Clinical

Troy Schmedding, DDS, is a 1993 honors graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. He maintains a private practice in Walnut Creek, California, where he focuses on esthetic and functional dentistry. An accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he lectures both nationally and internationally on esthetics and restorative materials. Schmedding also serves as a key opinion leader for numerous manufacturers, helping develop and bring new products to market. Contact him at troyschmeddingdds@gmail.com.

Articles

Class II posterior direct restorations often present as complex cases. But Clean & Boost® Dentin and Enamel Cleanser from Vista Apex can increase bond strength while leaving the smear layer intact. 

How to Become a Class II Smooth Operator

Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, MS, shares his experiences working with and testing Tetric Prime, a versatile universal composite from Ivoclar Vivadent.

A Composite System Primed to Meet the Needs of Any Case

New temporary cement is designed to provide optimal esthetics while offering ideal physical properties for the retention of temporary crowns and bridges.

VOCO Introduces Provicol QM Aesthetic Temporary Cement

Dr Morgan graduated from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry in Chicago. He studied the art of cosmetic dentistry at Baylor University, The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, The Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, and the University of Geneva in Switzerland.

Dr Morgan is a published author and international lecturer on cosmetic dentistry, conservative composite restorations, digital photography, and complex treatment planning.

Videos

This clinical example from Michael S. Morgan, DDS, demonstrates the use of Kuraray Noritake’s CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Premium composite material for direct bonding in the anterior region.

Technique in 2 Minutes: How To Create Conservative Smile Rejuvenation On a Patient With Peg Laterals

The company will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its founding on Feb. 11, 2021.

GC Presents Centennial Logo to Celebrate the Company's 100th Anniversary

Dental issues have plagued humankind throughout history and evidence of preparing and filling cavities dates back at least 13,000 years. Here's a look at some of the different materials used to fill cavities over the years.

The History of Dental Filling Materials from Prehistoric to Modern Times

This health rinse comes in 2 bottles to create chlorine dioxide with each mix, which also is designed to maximize benefits.

5Ws* OraCare Health Rinse

These 2 are designed to do it all, as 3M presents a truly universal 2-component system for virtually all direct and indirect bonding applications.

5Ws* 3M RelyX Universal Resin Cement,  3M Scotchbond Universal Plus Adhesive

FiteBac Antimicrobial Cavity Cleanser from FiteBac Dental provides this clinician an added level of protection.

A New Weapon In the Battle Against Decay

Researcher and clinician Ken Malament, DDS, explains the conclusions reached by his 16 years of longitudinal research using Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max Press material.