The ‘Wizardry’ of Light-Curing Adhesive Resin
Proper curing of adhesive resin requires deftness, knowledge, and an effective wand. In this article, Spear Resident Faculty member Dr. Jeffrey Bonk explains...
Jeffrey Bonk | 1 day ago ›
How MMPs Affect Your Adhesive Dentistry
Acidic, low-pH environments — such as the hybrid layer during acid etching — can activate these enzymes, which play a key role in...
Jason Smithson | 1 month ago ›
Minimally Invasive Caries Removal: An Evidence-Based Technique
More conservative approaches to caries removal, such as the selective and stepwise techniques, are preferred today because they help preserve dentin pulp...
Melissa Seibert | 1 month ago ›
Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics: Going Beyond the Human Eye
QPD technology can flag potential structural problems in teeth and restorations almost instantaneously, allowing clinicians to identify possible causes...
Cherilyn Sheets | 2 months ago ›
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.
Jason Smithson | 4 months ago ›