Clinical

Tom Zaleske is the owner of Matrix Dental Laboratory in Crown Point, Ind., and has more than 25 years of experience in removable prosthodontics. He regularly lectures on providing high-quality service to dentists and, most importantly, to their patients. He can be reached at

Articles

This adapted tray technique streamlines the master impression process and the records appointment into a single session, condensing 2 appointments into 1.  

Save Time, Get Higher-Quality Dental Impressions With Regi-Tray 

Here’s another look at 5 of the top technique articles published in Dental Products Report this past year. For more clinical how-tos, go to dentalproductsreport.com.


Top 5 Techniques of 2020

Dr Fish has run a solo private practice since 1989 in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Chandler, Arizona. His education includes a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery from UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, California (July 1984-June 1987); and doctor of dental surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry Los Angeles (September 1978-June 1982).

Dr Sarhangian has been an associate in private practice in Chandler, Arizona, since July 2018, and prior to that practiced at the V.A. (Veteran Affairs) Hospital, General Practice Residency (West Los Angeles, California). Her education includes a Certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery from UCLA Medical Center (July 1984-June 1987); and doctor of dental surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry (September 1978-June 1982).

Leveraging advanced robotic technology to precisely avoid critical anatomic structures during implant placement. 

How to Achieve Accurate Implant Placement Using Robotic Guidance

A demonstration of how using Pulpdent’s Activa Presto presents a new paradigm for the “Sandwich Technique” in restorative dentistry.

How To Use Bioactivity With Exceptional Esthetics

The VPro device is designed to accelerate tooth movement while decreasing patient discomfort. 

How to enhance the orthodontic experience with Propel VPro

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.

Direct composite bonding using Kuraray Noritake’s CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES-2 Premium composite material.

How to create conservative smile rejuvenation on a patient with peg laterals

Videos

Troy Schmedding, DDS, shares an onlay case showcasing. restorative materials from Kuraray Noritake.

Technique in 2 Minutes: How to deliver optimal care with the right restorative essentials

A brief visual technique guide to a Class I case restored using Ivoclar Vivadent's Adhese Universal, Tetric PowerFill, Tetric PowerFlow, and Bluephase PowerCure.

Technique in 2 Minutes: How to Increase Efficiency, Predictability, And Durability In Class I Restorations

A quick visual technique guide for using Tokuyama Dental's Universal Bond System to place multiple crowns in the same seating appointment. The dentistry in this case is performed by Robert A. Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FACD.

Technique in 2 Minutes: How To Use The Universal Bond System For A Perfect, Predictable Fit

A diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Michael S. Pagano, DDS, and his business partner Alexander T. Vaughan, MS, DDS, founded Virginia Total Sleep in February 2019. In June 2019, they opened their first location in Glen Allen, Virginia. Dr Pagano is a faculty member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Mastery Program. He was the first dentist in the Army to pass the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Board Exam and continues to train active duty dentists as part of the Army’s Dental Sleep Medicine Mini Residency, and also continues to serve the country in the US Army Reserves as a general dentist.

The following case study illustrates how scans from the Medit i500 helped alleviate one patient’s OSA.

How to deliver oral appliance therapy as an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea

How predictable cementation of full coverage dental restorations can help prevent required adjustments.


How to use the Universal Bond system for a perfect, predictable fit

Dr. Harvey Shiffman’s Boynton Laser Dental Center is a Boynton Beach, Florida dental practice. 

 offer a full range of dental treatment and oral health options, with an emphasis on oral rehabilitation. 

Dr Shiffman was recently awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of Laser Dentistry, is personally involved in the use and development of cutting edge technology and has performed thousands of laser procedures in the last 10 years.

Fotona’s LightWalker dental laser can be used to treat sleep disorders and help improve patients’ quality of life.

How to use breakthrough nonsurgical laser sleep applications

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

Dr. Marty Jablow is America’s Dental Technology Coach. Due to his expertise in dental technologies, he is in high demand both as a lecturer worldwide and as a consultant to the manufacturer community. He is a member of the prestigious Cellerant Best of Class selection committee, charged with the annual selection of industry awards, and is the Chief Development Officer of Cellerant Consulting Group dentistry’s leading incubator and accelerator. Dr. Jablow has written articles for every major dental journal including his own column and video series. He is president of Dental Tech Advisors, a dental consulting company.

He received his dental degree from Rutgers Dental School in 1986 and practices in Woodbridge, NJ., and has achieved Fellowships from the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Association of Dental-Facial Esthetics. He has been selected multiple times as one of Dentistry Today's magazine Top Lecturers. He holds memberships in the American Dental Association and NJ Dental Association and is a long-time member of his county’s Peer Review Committee.

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.