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Reducing Sensitivity in Class II Direct Resin Restorations

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

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

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

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

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
Managing the Midline Diastema Part 3: The Restoration

Managing the Midline Diastema Part 3: The Restoration

In the final article of this series on midline diastemas, Dr. Jason Smithson walks through the step-by-step process of doing the restoration with direct...

| 11 months ago