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Rubber Dam Benefits Part 2: Advocating for Cofferdam Integration
Techniques & Materials

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.

| 2 days ago ›
The Introduction of the Rubber Dam in Operative Dentistry
Techniques & Materials

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...

| 4 days ago ›
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 3: The Restoration
Beyond Restoration

Managing the Midline Diastema Part 3: The Restoration

In the final article of this series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the step-by-step process of doing the restoration with direct...

| 5 months ago ›
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 2: Challenges
Beyond Restoration

Managing the Midline Diastema Part 2: Challenges

In the second of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson discusses the special challenges you can encounter in providing treatment for...

| 5 months ago ›
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology
Beyond Restoration

Managing the Midline Diastema Part 1: Etiology

In the first of a 3-part series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson examines the etiology of the condition and what initial exams should include.

| 6 months ago ›
Finishing the Direct Posterior Composite Restoration: A Visual Essay
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Beyond Restoration

Finishing the Direct Posterior Composite Restoration: A Visual Essay

Dr. Jason Smithson writes about an under-examined part of doing composite restorations—the finishing protocol—and outlines three components of a successful process.

| 10 months ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 3: Restoring the Proximal Box
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Techniques & Materials

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...

| 1 year ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 2: Management of Direct Resin
Techniques & Materials

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...

| 1 year ago ›
Closing the Class 2 Restoration Box, Part 1: Common Problems
Techniques & Materials

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...

| 1 year ago ›
Advantages of Direct Composite Resin Veneers When Masking Tooth Discoloration Restorations
Techniques & Materials

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...

| 1 year ago ›
Management of Uncomplicated Crown Fractures in the Permanent Dentition
Beyond Restoration

Management of Uncomplicated Crown Fractures in the Permanent Dentition

With crown fractures and luxation of the permanent dentition the most common injuries, a busy dental office must know how to manage uncomplicated crown...

| 1 year ago ›
Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 3
Esthetics

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.

| 2 years ago ›