Recently I have been having my patients with severe dry mouth utilize a prescription that relieves their symptoms and restores some of the balance to the oral cavity that saliva provides. Pilocarpine Read More
Universal Dentin Adhesives
The recent launch of Ivoclar's Adhese Universal adds to the growing category of materials known as "Universal Adhesives". In general when I hear the word universal I assume it is a product that can Read More
Cartridge Couplers for Impression Material
Wasted material is wasted money. Over the years I have tried to analyze the remaining impression material or bite registration in cartridges and make the decision whether there is enough remaining Read More
Teflon Tape To Block Out for Impressions
Vinyl Polysiloxane and Polyether impression materials are stiff enough that material that locks under a bridge pontic or through a large gingival embrasure can make removal of the impression from the Read More
Probiotics & Halitosis
I think all of us have patients in our offices who chronically complain of a bad taste or bad smell in their mouths. Some of these patients perceive this themselves, and others have feedback from Read More
Matrix Bands & Prep Design
We are all on the search for the perfect matrix system. Our hope would be to find one system that works every time. Working would be defined as sealing the margins of the prep so we have minimal to no Read More
Blocking Out Undercuts for Impressions
One of the great things about VPS impression material is the rigidity. Without this the impressions would have inaccuracies that made seating restorations very challenging. The other side of this is Read More
Veneer Provisionals & Bisacryl Set Time
Making provisionals for veneers can be one of the most challenging pieces of the restoration, so much so that many dentist shy away from recommending veneers. there are many techniques for veneer Read More
Selecting The Correct Size Impression Tray
This video clip looks at selecting the right type and size impression tray. The size of the tray is a critical factor in capturing an exquisite impression. As the foundation for everything else we do Read More
In Office Soft Relines
Removable has not always been my favorite of the procedures that I offer to my patients. In light of that over the years I am always looking for better techniques and better materials that improve the Read More