Rubber Dam Benefits Part 2: Advocating for Cofferdam Integration
In this follow-up to his last article on the cofferdam, Dr. Jason Smithson offers some tips for overcoming common objections and advocating for its use.
Jason Smithson | 2 days ago ›The Introduction of the Rubber Dam in Operative Dentistry
Dr. Jason Smithson explores the rubber dam in dentistry, its origins, benefits, and practical tips for placement. Learn why it's crucial for clinical...
Jason Smithson | 4 days 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year 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 | 1 year ago ›Advantages of Direct Composite Resin Veneers When Masking Tooth Discoloration Restorations
Spear's Dr. Jason Smithson shares his technique for masking discolored single anterior restorations using a direct composite resin veneer over an indirect...
Jason Smithson | 1 year ago ›Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 3
Learn Dr. Jason Smithson's go-to protocol for layering direct composite to achieve aesthetic success and functional durability.
Jason Smithson | 2 years ago ›Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 2
In part two of Dr. Smithson's series, learn why particle abrasion improves bond strengths and longevity for Class IV direct composite restorations.
Jason Smithson | 2 years ago ›Old Tricks for New Dogs - Vertical Margin in Fixed Prosthodontics
Follow this visual essay from Dr. Jason Smithson for tips to address the vertical margin in fixed prosthodontics.
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›Restoration of the Peg Lateral: The Direct Resin Approach
Using a direct resin, freehand approach to treat a peg lateral tooth can be professionally rewarding for dentists and well received by patients.
Jason Smithson | 3 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 ›Finishing Anterior Composite: How to Recreate Natural Enamel Morphology and Texture
Learn step-by-step how to finish and polish anterior composite restorations to look like natural tooth enamel.
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›