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The Evolution of Composites and Light-Curing
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The Evolution of Composites and Light-Curing

We look at the evolution of light curing and composite materials and what you can do to better your outcomes today.

| 5 years ago
Cementation and Bonding Systems Checklists

Cementation and Bonding Systems Checklists

Checklists are important to ensure successful, repeatable results. That is why we're offering a free set of customizable bonding protocol checklists for...

| 5 years ago
e.max: Bond or Cement?
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e.max: Bond or Cement?

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.

| 7 years ago
Return On Investment in the Dental Practice
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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.

| 7 years ago
Gold, Ceramic and Composite: A Restorative Dental Material Discussion

Gold, Ceramic and Composite: A Restorative Dental Material Discussion

What lasts longer? What's more esthetically pleasing? We look at restorative dental material options and what dentists should consider.

| 8 years ago
EFSB Guide 2016: Revised for Easier Use
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EFSB Guide 2016: Revised for Easier Use

Learn how to get the outcomes you desire for your patients with our updated Esthetics-Function-Structure-Biology Checklist.

| 8 years ago
How to Get the Most Out of Analog Articulators

How to Get the Most Out of Analog Articulators

Analog articulators may be considered 'old school,' but there are advantages to using them.

| 8 years ago
Two Steps to Better Bonding in Dental Restorations

Two Steps to Better Bonding in Dental Restorations

Besides the two steps to better bonding, we also cover solutions to potential problems with etching and silane application.

| 8 years ago
This Facebow Must Be Wrong! The Model Will Not Fit.

This Facebow Must Be Wrong! The Model Will Not Fit.

Has this ever happened to you? The upper model is trimmed normally, you position it on the bitefork, close the upper member of the articulator, and the...

| 9 years ago
Leaf Gauge Refinements
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Leaf Gauge Refinements

An example of a leaf gauge. If you like using the leaf gauge as much as I do, you undoubtedly have occasions when you wonder why there is a discrepancy...

| 9 years ago
Topical Anesthetics
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Topical Anesthetics

Topical anesthetics are designed to make the use of local anesthesia as comfortable as possible, something that is appreciated by patients and dentists...

| 9 years ago
What is a Megapascal?
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What is a Megapascal?

I have always loved science and numbers; putting the world around me into neat little boxes of information that can be classified, reviewed and studied....

| 10 years ago