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...
Jason Smithson | 11 months ago ›
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.
Jason Smithson | 1 year ago ›
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.
Jason Smithson | 1 year 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 | 2 years ago ›
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...
Jason Smithson | 2 years 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 | 3 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 | 3 years ago ›
Planning the Class IV: The Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry — Part 1
With proper planning and a command for Class IV restorations, Dr. Jason Smithson believes dentists can confidently approach any anterior situation with...
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›
Ultra-Conservative Management of the Discolored Tooth
Explore a more modern, minimally invasive approach to the discolored non-vital teeth using the 'Modified Walking Bleach' approach.
Jason Smithson | 3 years ago ›