Always Use Two Hands to Syringe the Impression Material
The problem with final impressions is that they are so ... final. This is truly one time when 'good enough' really isn't. This is one time when the...
Gary DeWood | 10 years ago ›
Four Guidelines for Direct Resin
There can be confusion for clinicians when trying to decide if direct composite is the adequate solution to treat patients, or if dong an indirect restoration...
Frank Spear | 10 years ago ›
Three Options to Restore Patients in CR
In previous articles, I covered the topic of doing a functional analysis on mounted models and it's importance. Although it was discussed how to mount...
Greggory Kinzer | 10 years ago ›
The question of cementing or bonding e.max restorations is not always easy to answer. Here we break down various e.max products to see if there is one right answer.
Gary DeWood | 6 years ago ›![Attack of the Collagen Eaters [Ed.]](https://assets.speareducation.com/www/uploads/blog/images/featured/19217.jpg)
Attack of the Collagen Eaters [Ed.]
The COLLAGEN EATERS have been released! When you prep a tooth, actually, when you create injury to any bodily tissue, some stuff called matrix...
Gary DeWood | 11 years ago ›
Etch vs. Ivoclean: Cleaning Up the Ceramic Confusion
Dr. Mary Anne Salcetti takes a look at ceramic restorations and their cleaning and etching.
Mary Anne Salcetti | 5 years ago ›
Composite for Managing Wear and Altering VDO
In general, the use of composite is significantly more common in Europe than the United States. Let me clarify that by saying that although composite...
Greggory Kinzer | 9 years ago ›
Lithium Disilicate Resin-Retained Adhesive Bridgework in Fixed Prosthodontics
Dr. Jason Smithson explains why lithium disilicate resin-retain adhesive bridgework leads to better clinical outcomes and is less expensive or time consuming...
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›
I had an interesting visit to a company here in Scottsdale that is fabricating 'digital' dentures. The technique is based on impressions that are stitched...
Gary DeWood | 12 years ago ›
Return On Investment in the Dental Practice
Understanding the basics of ROI (return on investment) is crucial to enhancing technology and profitability in your practice.
Gary DeWood | 6 years ago ›![Treat or Extract? [Part I]](https://assets.speareducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Treat-Extract-2.png)
We are often faced with the question of having to decide on whether to extract or treat a tooth with endodontic or periodontal issues....
Steve Ratcliff | 10 years ago ›
I'm always interested in what's new and pragmatic in our clinical and laboratory world. I have never been satisfied with the use of rubber bands to...
Mary Anne Salcetti | 11 years ago ›