Evaluating Dental Materials

Whether shot on site at a conference, recorded over Zoom, or captured in some other setting, video was a big part of the content published by Dental Products Report in 2023. The most popular videos of the year include a mix of product evaluations, roundtable discussions and weekly new product roundups. Check out the 10 most viewed videos of the year right here.

New endeavor designed to elevate material quality assurance in dental and biomaterial manufacturing.

Earn up to 1/2 Continuing Education Credit after reading this article about pulp capping materials.

With just one universal shade, and a highly efficient workflow, this new composite is flowable and can bulk cure.

Virtual event courses taught by experts on endodontics, implants and dental materials offer 3 CE credits, chance to learn about the newest advances in dentistry.

Durability and esthetics remain top characteristics that clinicians look for when selecting restorative materials.

A new product line of multicomposition zirconium dioxide for the dental industry is well on its way.

[SPONSORED] Carla Cohn, DMD, shares her experience trying SHOFU's Beautifil KIDS SA Giomer restorative material.

Catapult evaluators set out to find out whether Shofu’s Beautifil Flow Plus X is a product that checks all the boxes.

[SPONSORED] The latest version of Tokuyama’s one-shade composite, OMNICHROMA Flow BULK expands where and how the color-matching composite can be applied while maintaining the material’s ease of use.

SHOFU’s BeautiBond offers high strength and minimal sensitivity in just 3 steps—apply, dry, and cure.

The X5 Matrix System from Premier Dental is a disposable, single-sized ring manufactured using a proprietary resin.

This premium alginate from Cavex Holland BV combines 5-μm accuracy, high tear strength, and excellent elasticity—unique properties for an alginate, challenging those of VPS materials.

The new Predicta Bioactive Cement is designed to fill and seal microgaps.

The RE-GEN materials have presented dentists with the next advancement in the evolution of resin composite restorations.

A roundup of several bioactive materials available today.

Pola Rapid is designed to whiten teeth in one 24-minute session

Evaluators found GC America’s dual-cure, self-adhesive resin cement to be a reliable, efficient cementation product.

Glidewell is committed to helping general practitioners expand the services they offer through world-class education, proven implant systems, a full range of custom restorations, and a comprehensive lifetime warranty.

Doxa Dental’s Quikcap helped eliminate many of the typical technique issues of most direct restorative materials.

This bioceramic pulp protectant promotes dentin formation while creating an adverse environment for bacteria.

This dual-cured, self-adhesive liner and base impresses, thanks to its easy dispensing and placement.

Catapult evaluators find improved delivery with the PowerMix™ Automatic Impression Material Dispenser.

From brushing to flossing, rinses to mouthwash, preventative products have enjoyed drastic improvements over the years.

A Guide to Selecting Preventative Products for Your Practice: Treating patients' problems once they are here is a lot of what you do. But how do you prevent them before they start? This helpful guide can help you choose preventative products for your practice.

There are a lot of choices for digital dental materials. Strength, esthetics, inventory management, and workflow must all be considered before picking the right material.

How CAD/CAM Materials Differ From Traditional Indirect Materials. The materials that dentists use in CAD/CAM machines have changed over the years. Here’s what you need to know about how these products differ from traditional indirect materials.

As early as the 1700s, dental professionals have been taking impressions of patients' teeth. Over 200 years, many things have changed for the better. Here’s a brief history of how and why impression materials have changed over the last few centuries.

From technique improvements to tray selection options and inventory management and procurement tips and tricks, we take a look at how to optimize the use of your impression materials to get the most out of your investment.