Clinical

Filip Ambrosio, DDS grew up in Rochester, New York, and attended college at the Rochester Institute of Technology. From there he attended dental school at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After dental school, Dr Ambrosio continued his education at the University of Detroit Mercy by completing a master's degree and Periodontal Surgery certificate. Dr Ambrosio is board certified by the American Board of Periodontics. He is also a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, the Seventh District Dental Society, and is a member of the New York State Dental Association's peer review and quality assurance council. He has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and received the award for most downloaded publication in 2018-2019 from the journal, Clinical Advances in Periodontology.

Dr Kurtzman has completed over 4,500 hours of continuing education in the areas of implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and other dental topics. A graduate of The AAID / Howard University College of Dentistry Implant Maxi Course, he has been trained in all aspects of Implant Dentistry. He has achieved fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA), International Congress of oral Implantologists (ICOI), the American College of Dentists (ACD) and the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI). Holds mastership in the AGD and the Implant Prosthetic Section of the ICOI. He also has achieved diplomate status in the ICOI and the American Dental Implant Association (ADIA). He is a former Assistant Program Director for an university based Implant Maxi-Course and a former Assistant Clinical Professor at University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dental Surgery in the department of Endodontics, Prosthetics and Operative Dentistry. An International lecturer, he has been recognized annually since 2006 as on of the "Top Dental Lecturers" by 

. Dr Kurtzman has published over 180 dental articles in national and international dental journals and is a consultant to multiple dental manufacturers.

Articles

It can be a challenge to treat both arches with implants. But proper treatment planning and sequencing can help. 

How to Treatment Sequence Both Arches With In-Office Virtual Planning and Provisionalization 

Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny is a leader in digital dentistry and intraoral scanners, carrying out lectures for many companies and industry. Dr Al-Hassiny is also the director of The Institute of Digital Dentistry in Wellington NZ. He graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand with first class honours.

How a digital workflow revolutionized 1 practice, resulting in better patient outcomes. 

How to Use Medit, exocad to Produce  IPS e.max Crowns In-House for a Single-Visit Workflow

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

Experts from across the industry share their favorite tips, tricks, and solutions to make dental care better for patients and easier for you.

Dental Products Report's Technique Touch-Ups 2022

Carla Cohn, DMD, is a general dentist, devoted solely to the practice of dentistry for children. She graduated from the University of Manitoba and then went on to complete a post-graduate internship in Paediatric Dentistry. She founded and maintains a private practice at Kids Sleep Dentistry Winnipeg and Kids Dental in Winnipeg, Canada. Dr Cohn is a partner, with surgical privileges at Western Surgery Centre, a private surgical clinic. In addition to private practice, she is a part-time clinical instructor in Paediatric Dentistry at her alma mater, The Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba. She is a member of multiple dental organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Speakers Bureau, Catapult Education Speakers Bureau, Pierre Fauchard Academy, Canadian Dental Association, Canadian Dental Institute, Manitoba Dental Association, Manitoba Dental Alumni Association, Winnipeg Dental Society, and is cofounder of Winnipeg Women’s Dental Network. She has served on multiple committees for Manitoba Dental Association and Manitoba Dental Foundation. Dr Cohn served as board member for Manitoba Dental Association for many years and was President of Manitoba Dental Association for the 2016-2017 term. She is a well regarded key opinion leader in the dental industry and has published many articles, and webinars and taught thousands of hours on Paediatric Dentistry for the General Practitioner, both nationally and internationally.

VOCO America’s GrandioSO takes time seriously, from the speed at which a practitioner can work to how long a restoration lasts.

How To Use Composites That Stand the Test of Time for Pediatric Patients

Dr Dimple Desai is the founder of Luminous Smiles of Newport Beach, California, a boutique dental practice focusing on rejuvenating patients’ lives through their smiles. She has been recognized locally as Orange County's Top Dentist for the past three years and was selected as one of the Top 40 Dentists under the age of 40 in the country. Dr. Desai obtained both her Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California, and later returned to her Alma Mater as a Clinical Adjunct Professor to educate dental students on the clinic floor. Dr Desai is also a graduate of the Kois Institute and an Accredited Member with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Loss of interdental papilla and ‘black triangles’ can be a common hurdle when treating older patients.

How to Deal With Challenges of Esthetic Rehabilitation and the Senior Patient

Podcasts

Featuring Kirk Huntsman, chairman and CEO of Vivos Therapeutics, we take a closer look at sleep disorders and why dentists are uniquely positioned to treat them.

Episode 33: Sleep is the Best Medicine

Dr. James Chae graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry in 2000. He currently owns a private practice in Diamond Bar, Calif., called Diamond Bar Dental Group, and he has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry for the past 19 years. He is a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, California Dental Association, and American Dental Association. He has published cases in Dental Products Report, Dentistry Today, Dental Product Shopper, and Compendium. You can also find him on Facebook and Instagram at @diamondbardentalgroup where he shares his work and answer questions.

This vital procedure requires a variety of tools and materials, including  the light-cured, resin-modified calcium silicate TheraCal LC from BISCO. 

How to Repair Amalgam Restorations With Recurrent Caries

Robert Rosenfeld, DDS did his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California. He then went on to the University of the Pacific where he graduated from the School of Dentistry.

Throughout his career, Dr Rosenfeld has continued to train rigorously with top aesthetic and restorative dental experts from around the world. In addition to his advanced training, which includes The Pankey Institute and the Kois Center, Dr Rosenfeld has served the community through his work with Share the Care Foundation and St. Leo’s Dental Clinic. He also chaired The Continuing Education Council and served on the Board of Directors for The County Dental Society.

Dr Rosenfeld is now recognized as a clinical instructor at The Kois Center, which allows him the opportunity to interact with students and participants throughout the year. In addition, he annually attends the Kois Center Symposium held in Seattle at the Kois Center. The symposium provides a yearly update on systems, products, and protocols based on the newest developments in evidence-based research.

Dr Rosenfeld is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, County Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Newport Harbor Academy of Dentistry, South Coast Academy of Dentistry, and The Pierre Fauchard Academy.

The OMNICHROMA universal composite from Tokuyama Dental America keeps up with patient’s habitual bleaching—29 applications later the shade still matches. 

Match Tooth Shade Post Bleaching: Following up With Restorative Cases

Dr Mark Donaldson received his baccalaureate degree from the University of British Columbia and his Doctorate in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Washington. He completed a residency at Vancouver General Hospital and has practiced as a clinical pharmacy specialist, clinical coordinator and director of pharmacy services at many healthcare organizations in both Canada and the United States. He currently serves as the Associate Principal, Pharmacy Advisory Solutions for Vizient, in Whitefish, Montana.

Dr Donaldson is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Montana in Missoula, Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Dentistry at the Oregon Health & Sciences University in Portland, Oregon, and Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia. He has a special interest in dental pharmacology and has lectured internationally to both dental and medical practitioners. He has spent the last 20 years focusing on dental pharmacology and dental therapeutics and is a leader in the field. 

Dr Donaldson has published numerous peer-reviewed works, continuing education modules, and textbook chapters. He currently serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of the American Dental Association, is board certified in healthcare management, and is the Past-President and now Regent of the American College of Healthcare Executives’ Montana Chapter. Dr Donaldson was named as the 2014 recipient of the Bowl of Hygeia for the state of Montana. This award is conferred upon an individual who possesses outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities while encouraging pharmacists to take active roles in their communities. He is also the 2016 recipient of the Dr Thaddeus V. Weclew Award. This national award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry and/or enhanced the principles and ideals of the Academy of General Dentistry. In 2019Marke was conferred by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) with the “Special Friend of Canadian Dentistry Award.” This award is given to an individual outside of the dental profession in appreciation for exemplary support or service to the profession as a whole.

The Best OTC Post-Op Analgesic Regimens

Dr Brenes is an associate professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed implant surgical and restorative training before obtaining his Master's degree in Prosthodontics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. Dr. Brenes is a renowned professional in implementing digital dentistry workflows. He is an international speaker, and key opinion leader for multiple companies such as Medit, Sprintray, Exocad, Asiga, Blueskybio, and Roland. He has had multiple articles published on topics such as CAD/CAM, guided surgery, implants, biomaterials, milling, and 3D printing technologies, and dental esthetics. 

The Medit i700 scanner, Medit Link software, exocad, and Roland DWX-52DCi 5-axis mill make a completely digital workflow possible. 

Techniques