I'll admit that the abrasiveness of over the counter toothpastes has not been something I have always thought about. The increasing use of monolithic ceramic restorations that get Read More
Tongue Position & Nose Breathing
I recently watched a curator journal from my friend Dr. Chris Catalano on Restorative Nation about the many roles the tongue plays in oral health and breathing. Having completed Read More
Announcing My Return To The Pankey Institute!
I am excited to share with you the news that I am rejoining The Pankey Institute as Director of Education, overseeing curriculum and faculty development as well as teaching Read More
Zirconia Implants
This week we had a patient in the office with a complex treatment planning dilemma. A number of years ago she lost tooth #10 and replaced it with a bridge from the central to the Read More
Creating Dental Anatomy in Composite
One of my goals with composite restorations is to do as much of the forming and shaping prior to picking up a curing light as I can. The material is very sculptable before it is Read More
Condensing Composite
Composite Instruments with disposable tips eliminate the issues of cleaning off cured composite and avoiding scratching or damage to the surface. Posterior composite placement is Read More
No More Gold Composite Instruments
Over the years I have had a love hate relationship with composite instruments. In the search for something that the composite did not stick to I have tried the gold tipped variety, Read More
Announcing Restorative Nation!
I am excited to announce RestorativeNation.com, a private social network and dental learning community with in-depth educational videos, Curator's video journals, webinars, Read More
