The Pros and Cons of Dental Cements
Dr. John Carson examines the pros and cons of the three main types of dental cements.
John Carson | 1 month ago ›
Dental photography is an integral part of the treatment planning process. Dr. Andy Janiga shares best practices for creating better photos to aid in case...
Andy Janiga | 2 months ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 3: Restoring the Proximal Box
In this final article of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the main strategies employed to restore the...
Jason Smithson | 2 months ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 2: Management of Direct Resin
In the second of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the fundamentals of placing direct resin...
Jason Smithson | 3 months ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 1: Common Problems
In the first of a three-part series on Class 2 restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson discusses the common issues that arise after placing direct...
Jason Smithson | 3 months ago ›
Immediate Dentin Sealing: What We Know
Dr. Melissa Siebert explains the concept and history of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) and examines the research on its benefits and disadvantages.
Melissa Seibert | 3 months ago ›
Is Flexural Strength a Keystone Property of Restorative Dental Materials?
Spear Resident Faculty member, Dr. Doug Benting, discusses restorative dental materials such as high-performance polymers—their relative flexural strengths, their...
Doug Benting | 4 months ago ›
Dental Digital Workflow: Tooth-Supported Rehabilitation of the Maxillary Arch
In this visual essay, Dr. Ricardo Mitrani illustrates a sample dental digital workflow used in the reconstruction of a maxillary arch.
Ricardo Mitrani | 4 months ago ›
Accurate Bite Records and Mounting Models Made Easy
Dr. John Carson reveals simple tips and techniques to make more accurate bite records and mounting models.
John Carson | 5 months ago ›
Evolving Caries Visualization with Fluorescent Technology
Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Robert Winter discusses evolving caries visualization tools such as using fluorescence technology in diagnosing and...
Robert Winter | 6 months ago ›
Three Shell Provisional Techniques and a Relining Case Study
Dr. John Carson summarizes the three main shell provisional techniques, emphasizing shell relining in a detailed case study.
John Carson | 6 months ago ›
Clinical Remount Procedure: A Visual Guide
This visual guide of clinical remount procedures provides clinicians with options for efficiently fabricating these casts in the office, thereby preserving...
Darin Dichter | 9 months ago ›