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Reinventing Dental Care: How Ergonomic Gloves are Changing the Game

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Hand fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders have long plagued dental professionals as a result of repetitive hand movements, often leading to conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. Dentists and hygienists who experience such issues may face chronic pain, decreased productivity, medical intervention, or even early retirement. However, advancements in ergonomic glove technology, such as those introduced by … Read more

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Winner in prevention: The GBT Experience

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  Survey of over 400,000 patients worldwide Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a systematic, evidence-based and modular concept for professional prevention, periodontal and peri-implant treatment for lifelong maintenance. A unique global survey of over 400,000 patients provided a clear result: more than 94% prefer GBT as a positive overall experience. Oral health is based on … Read more

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Winner in prevention: The GBT Experience

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  Survey of over 400,000 patients worldwide Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a systematic, evidence-based and modular concept for professional prevention, periodontal and peri-implant treatment for lifelong maintenance. A unique global survey of over 400,000 patients provided a clear result: more than 94% prefer GBT as a positive overall experience. Oral health is based on … Read more

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Indirect Restorations Made Better: The Case for PANAVIA V5

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Restorative dentistry has seen remarkable advancements over the years, and few understand this better than Dr. Laurie St. Pierre of Montreal, Canada. A forward-thinking dentist who embraces the latest technologies, Dr. St. Pierre relies on PANAVIA V5™ – a versatile adhesive resin cement by Kuraray – as a cornerstone of her practice. In this piece, … Read more

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Indirect restorations made better: The case for PANAVIA V5

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Restorative dentistry has seen remarkable advancements over the years, and few understand this better than Dr. Laurie St. Pierre of Montreal, Canada. A forward-thinking dentist who embraces the latest technologies, Dr. St. Pierre relies on PANAVIA V5™ – a versatile adhesive resin cement by Kuraray – as a cornerstone of her practice. In this piece, … Read more

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Aesthetics and Efficiency in Chairside Dentistry:

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The Complete Workflow using GC Initial LiSi Block and G-CEM ONE In the evolving world of restorative dentistry, the demand for quick, reliable, and esthetic solutions is ever-increasing. Chairside CAD/CAM dentistry offers a powerful way to meet these demands, but only when paired with materials that can keep up with the pace of modern practice. … Read more

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Aesthetics and efficiency in chairside dentistry:

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The Complete Workflow using GC Initial LiSi Block and G-CEM ONE In the evolving world of restorative dentistry, the demand for quick, reliable, and esthetic solutions is ever-increasing. Chairside CAD/CAM dentistry offers a powerful way to meet these demands, but only when paired with materials that can keep up with the pace of modern practice. … Read more

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To floss, or water floss?

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This is the question. It’s a tale (almost) as old as teeth: patients don’t like to floss.

In fact, a 2015 survey from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) showed that more than a quarter (27%) of U.S. adults lie to their dentist about their daily flossing habits. Over one third (36%) of those surveyed said that they would prefer to do some other unpleasant activity over attending to a bit of daily flossing, including tackling a sink full of dirty dishes (18%), cleaning the toilet (14%), or spending an hour in gridlock traffic (a staggering 9%!).1

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To floss, or water floss?

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That is the question. It’s a tale (almost) as old as teeth: patients don’t like to floss. In fact, a 2015 survey from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) showed that more than a quarter (27%) of U.S. adults lie to their dentist about their daily flossing habits. Over one third (36%) of those surveyed … Read more

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When Should I Use an Adhesive Cement?

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Every time you plan a dental restoration, you have to decide: Is adhesive cement the best choice for this procedure? Factors to Consider All restorative materials can be bonded with adhesive cementation if following proper bonding protocols. Because adhesive cementation yields the highest bond strength, it is the preferred choice for the glass ceramics used … Read more

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How can you make conservative restorations more accessible in your practice? 

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When it comes to esthetic dentistry, patients have high expectations. Direct composites are both an affordable and conservative option for creating beautiful, esthetic restorations and, in some cases, offer a welcome alternative to porcelain veneers. While creating “freehand” direct composite veneers can be technique sensitive and time-consuming, we have seen an evolution in both products … Read more

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What Cement Should I Use for Zirconia Restorations?

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In the previous article of this three-part series, I talked about general principles for selecting a cement for dental restorations. Here, I focus on the optimal cement for Zirconia restorations. Known for its strength and superior esthetic results, Zirconia—a crystalline oxide of zirconium—has surged in popularity in recent years. Cementing the Deal Adhesive, self-adhesive and … Read more

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Better Handpiece.  Better Practice

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Handpieces have been a mainstay of dental practice since the advent of modern dentistry and tooth restoration. Traditionally, handpieces were powered using compressed air. Several decades ago, electrically driven handpieces entered the marketplace as a competing technology, but the early models emerged with some undesirable attributes; they were heavy, not ergonomic, and presented a significant … Read more

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How Do I Choose the Right Cement System for My Restoration?

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It depends! In fact, the clinical case determines how much choice you have with the cement system. Dentists have a trio of options to choose from: adhesives, self-adhesives, and conventional cements. You can weigh the selling points of each one against various practical factors, such as clinical presentation, restoration type and material, and your patient’s … Read more

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How does 3M™ Filtek™ Matrix enhance natural aesthetics in anterior composite restorations?

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Achieving the correct shape is vital to a natural-looking anterior composite restoration. Learn how the 3M™ Filtek™ Matrix, paired with the right finishing and polishing technique, can help you achieve esthetic, natural-looking results patients want. Anterior composite restorations help to preserve natural tooth structure with minimally invasive dentistry. However, they can be time consuming, somewhat … Read more

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Women in Oral Health Care: Dr. Sophia Lalani 

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What led you to become a dentist? From a young age, I had a wide variety of interests. A family member served as one of my main mentors and opened my eyes to a career in dentistry. The profession appealed to me due to its unique combination of science, art, and business, while also allowing … Read more

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The Technology Powering the Practice of the Future

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  Dentistry, despite being a critical aspect of healthcare, has historically lagged other industries in adopting the latest technologies. While areas like information technology, manufacturing, and even other medical specialties have been quick to embrace advancements like artificial intelligence, digital record keeping and management systems, and big data analytics, dentistry has been relatively conservative. This … Read more

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The Efficiency Zone

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Efficiency doesn’t mean cutting corners. It means removing wastage—wasted time, wasted effort, and wasted resources. It’s the philosophy underlying Ivoclar’s Efficient Esthetics workflow, that combines esthetics, quality and efficiency. From isolation to appropriate preventive care, Ivoclar offers seamlessly coordinated products. “Efficient protocols make everyone’s life easier,” notes Dr. Shashikant Singhal, a Buffalo, NY-based materials research … Read more

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The Efficiency Zone

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Efficiency doesn’t mean cutting corners. It means removing wastage—wasted time, wasted effort, and wasted resources. It’s the philosophy underlying Ivoclar’s Efficient Esthetics workflow, that combines esthetics, quality and efficiency. From isolation to appropriate preventive care, Ivoclar offers seamlessly coordinated products. “Efficient protocols make everyone’s life easier,” notes Dr. Shashikant Singhal, a Buffalo, NY-based materials research … Read more