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Reducing Sensitivity in Class II Direct Resin Restorations
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Reducing Sensitivity in Class II Direct Resin Restorations

Use these five techniques to help prevent the potentially high levels of composite polymerization stress when filling Class II cavities.

| 5 days ago ›
Rubber Dam Clamps, Floss Ties, and Teflon Tape: Part 4
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Rubber Dam Clamps, Floss Ties, and Teflon Tape: Part 4

In part four of Dr. Jason Smithson's series on rubber dams, clamp options, floss ties, and Teflon tape take center stage.

| 3 months ago ›
Rubber Dam in Dental Procedures Part 3: Preparing Your Armamentarium
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Rubber Dam in Dental Procedures Part 3: Preparing Your Armamentarium

Dr. Jason Smithson covers the main armamentarium for using rubber dam in dental procedures in part 3 of this...

| 4 months ago ›
Rubber Dam Benefits Part 2: Advocating for Cofferdam Integration
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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.

| 6 months ago ›
The Introduction of the Rubber Dam in Operative Dentistry
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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...

| 6 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
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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
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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
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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...

| 2 years ago ›
Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 3
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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.

| 3 years ago ›
Planning the Class IV: Workhorse of Cosmetic Dentistry – Part 2
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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.

| 3 years ago ›
Old Tricks for New Dogs - Vertical Margin in Fixed Prosthodontics
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Old Tricks for New Dogs - Vertical Margin in Fixed Prosthodontics

Follow this visual essay from Dr. Jason Smithson for tips to address the vertical margin in fixed prosthodontics.

| 3 years ago ›