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

By Lee Ann Brady
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
By Lee Ann Brady
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
By Lee Ann Brady
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
By Lee Ann Brady
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
By Lee Ann Brady
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
By Lee Ann Brady
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
By Lee Ann Brady
Tooth sensitivity is something we encounter everyday in practice. One of the most common forms is hydrodynamic tooth sensitivity. Dentin is made up of a myriad of hollow collagen tubules. The ends of Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
The debate between total etching and self etching rages on, but now we have a third choice known as selective etching or a hybrid etching technique. Selective etching combines the best of both the Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
With predictability when I hear a group of dentists discussing the use of topical anesthetic the conversation revolves around how it doesn't work, has no impact on the feeling of the injection and is Read More
By Lee Ann Brady
Deep caries that encroaches on or invades the pulp is a common challenge in dentistry. Both indirect and direct pulp capping are long standing procedures designed to maintain the health and integrity Read More