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A coordinated system of materials and light-curing technology optimizes chair time without sacrificing restorative integrity and esthetics.

How to increase efficiency, predictability, and durability in Class I restorations

Dr. Renee Kurtz received her undergraduate degree in biology from Villanova University and her doctorate in dentistry from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She was accepted to an internship program with Gordon Christensen, DDS, PhD, MSD, in Provo, Utah, where she attended Practical Clinical Courses and participated with Clinical Research Associates in various research studies. She is a recent member of the Academy of Healthy Dentistry.

She has served as course director and clinical instructor at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry, coauthored the dental manual for Operative Dentistry, participated in the USC Esthetic Dentistry Continuum, and developed a “Women in Dentistry” seminar.

She is also a faculty member at the Los Angeles Institute of Clinical Dentistry and a key opinion leader for Convergent Dental.

One clinician explains why OrthoFX is unique in their materials technology and delivery of orthodontics to patients who want to improve their oral health and esthetics.

How to implement a game-changing aligner for your practice

XVWeb® by Apteryx Imaging offers secure, open architecture cloud-based treatment planning. 

How to use cloud-based imaging to work more efficiently

Dr. Katie Hawn holds active dental licenses in both Tennessee and Georgia and has been practicing with The TeleDentists since 2019. Hawn graduated with honors from UNC School of Dentistry in 2009. The following year, she completed a general practice residency (GPR) program at Rancho Los Amigos in Downey, California, which focused on the management of dental patients with special health care needs. In 2012, she earned a certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from UCLA Westwood, achieving board certification with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2013. When not actively engaged in teledentistry calls, Hawn enjoys teaching her two daughters at home, managing their family’s real estate investing business, and swing dancing with her husband.

Joining The TeleDentists helped a practitioner contribute to the overall well-being of her patients. 

How to divert patients from emergency rooms with teledentistry

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.

Your dental team consists of carefully chosen players—so should your restorative armamentarium.

How to deliver optimal care with the right restorative essentials

Dr. Hemali Ajmera is a general and cosmetic dentist serving patients at Ajmera Dentistry in Woodside, Queens, N.Y. In 2008, she graduated with a DDS from NYU’s College of Dentistry.

Achieve shade match superiority with nano-ORMOCER technology from VOCO that is biocompatible and features a low polymerization shrinkage rate. 

How to Perform Occlusal Bonding with an Omni-Chromatic Restorative

With the introduction of Estelite Bulk Fill Flow, a revolutionary change occurred in the way clinicians use bulk fill flowable composites.

How to Bulk Fill Flowable Composite Restorations Without a Capping Layer

Adam P. McCormick, D.D.S., FACS, attended dental school at The Ohio State University, graduating magna cum laude, and did a four-year surgical/medical residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia. He joined a practice near Washington, DC, then started the first oral and maxillofacial surgery program at Roseman University of Health Sciences, the first dental school in Utah. He now cares for patients at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of Utah and has been on humanitarian missions to Honduras, China, Mexico and Ecuador.

The Gingival Cuff Link System is a simple, predictable, and time-efficient methodology that benefits both dental professionals and patients.

How To Create the perfect emergence profile for dental implant restorations

Dr. Joan Otomo-Corgel is a graduate of UCLA School of Dentistry (DDS), UCLA School of Public Health (MPH), West Los Angeles VAMC General Practice, and Postdoctoral Periodontics Residencies. She is currently a Clinical Full Professor, UCLA School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics, and faculty at the Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care Center Dental Service.   Dr. Otomo-Corgel is currently the president of the Los Angeles Dental Society, she also serves on the UCLA School of Dentistry Board of Counselors, the ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure, the AAP CEOC and VQAC, and is a Director on the Board of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation. She has been in private practice limited to periodontics and implantology in Los Angeles for over 3 decades. 

GUM  Hydral from Sunstar provides meaningful relief for dry mouth.

How to: Deliver improved quality of life for patients with xerostomia

When dental devices work in the patient’s oral cavity, a large amount of aerosol and droplets will be generated. The use of a rubber dam can help stop the spread of these particles.

How to significantly reduce airborne particles with a rubber dam

With OMNICHROMA, the shade-selection step is removed, the need for a high-cost inventory of multiple composite shades is removed, and a high-quality restoration can be placed with less clinical chair time.  

How to enhance efficiency and predictability with composite restorations

Dr. Richard Young received his dental training at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1985. He is an assistant professor of general dentistry at LLUSD where he lectures for and co-directs the D3 esthetics program. Dr. Young was a very early adopter of advanced bonding techniques and has acquired a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience on minimally invasive dentistry. He has been using photography his practice for 34 years. He is known for his expertise in digital photography and has inspired countless colleagues to adopt digital photography in their practices. He lectures and gives hands-on workshops internationally on both advanced adhesive dentistry, Bioclear matrix techniques and digital photography. Dr. Young maintains a private practice with his wife focusing on esthetic dentistry. He has many interests outside of dentistry and spends as much time as possible with his wife and daughter enjoying activities centered around the outdoors.

The following clinical case illustrates how to use advanced adhesion techniques to dramatically improve dentin adhesion and reduce post-operative sensitivity. PANAVIA SA Cement Universal from Kuraray Noritake is used in this technique article.

How to simplify cementation of a supragingival lithium disilicate crown with new adhesive technology

Sometimes, it has to be experienced to be believed!

Case Study using ALL-BOND UNIVERSAL®

Dr. Geoffrey Jackson graduated with honors from the University of Florida. He received his DDS from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland Dental School and completed a dental externship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Baltimore Maryland. Dr. Jackson was born and raised in Tampa, FL. He is an avid Gator fan, former Eagle Scout, lover of boats and an amateur cook. Dr. Jackson lives in the Virginia Park area of South Tampa with his wife Rachel, their son Alexander, their daughter Rowan, and their dog Ninja. Dr. Jackson is an active member of the Tampa community and lover of all things Tampa Bay.

These two cases demonstrate the power of MOPs® and HFV technology to maximize efficiency and predictability in clear aligner cases while drastically reducing the number of total office visits. 

How to do more with less in clear aligner therapy

Periodontitis and Flossing: Not a match made for each other

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.

How to achieve long-lasting, natural-looking restorations

Growing awareness of Silver Diamine Fluoride bringing new solutions

Dr. Nazeli Tarjan graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 2009. She is the owner/operator of ICON Dental in downtown Denver and is a Gold Plus Invisalign provider.

How to increase predictability for faster tooth movement

Laura Dorr is the executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network.

How Carolina Hemp Company is transforming the way the dental industry manages pain and anxiety with Carolina Hemp Naturals.

Keep calm and drill on

Relieving sensitivity in younger patients improves outlook for future dental visits.  

Techniques

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