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Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

Articles

GC Initial® LiSi Block from GC America can be used to mill durable, esthetic restorations without the need for firing, harnessing the power of micronization and densely packed microcrystals.

Saving Time and Money Using Nonfiring Lithium Disilicate Materials 

Eyal Simchi, DMD, is a board-certified pediatric dentist who maintains a pediatric dental practice in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. He lectures on various topics related to pediatric dentistry. He can be reached at drsimchi@riverfrontsmiles.com.

A pediatric dentist shares his experience using SilverSense SDF from Centrix as a noninvasive caries intervention tool for a patient with dental phobia.

Noninvasive Caries Intervention Using Silver Diamine Fluoride

Nisha Krishnaiah, DDS, and Brad Jones, FAACD

Dr Krishnaiah, DDS, is an experienced cosmetic and general dentist practicing at Aesthetic Dentistry of Noe Valley, located in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Dr Krishnaiah graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry Texas A&M system in 1997 and went on to complete a hospital residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago. For over 23 years she has been in private practice, first in Arizona and for the past 20 years in San Francisco’s Noe Valley. Her passion and focus have always been on creating

beautiful smiles. She is one of a handful of dentists in San Francisco that is a 15-year long member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and accredited. She is a member of AACD and AAID and SFDS.

Brad Jones has achieved his Fellowship in the AACD. He has served 7 years as an accreditation examiner as well has served 2 terms on the AACD Board of Directors. He has lectured internationally on advanced ceramic techniques. Brad co-founded and co-directs Total Team Advantage, a hands-on live patient seminar where clinicians and technicians are given experience and confidence in high-level esthetic smile designs. He owns and operates a boutique laboratory, EDGE Productions, in Pocatello, located in the heart of the Idaho mountains. EDGE Productions' exclusive services range from simple smile design cases to complex, full mouth reconstructions. This gives Brad the opportunity to excel in creating some of the most beautiful smiles in the world.

In this case presentation, IPS e.max and other Ivoclar products are used to remove tetracycline stains, pull back the splaying of the upper anterior teeth, and deliver a great new smile to the patient.  

Restoring Severe Tetracycline-Stained Teeth and Correcting Protruding Anterior Teeth

We explore the challenges of getting patients in the chair for necessary care and how to overcome them. We also look into how to ensure patients care more about their role in essential care for their oral health. 

Getting Patients to Care: From Booking to Follow-Up to Oral Health Engagement, Here Are Some Things That Work

What materials you use for restorative work affects your results. We explore the pros and cons of the types of materials available and the indications of today's chairside CAD/CAM materials. 


Chairside CAD/CAM Materials: What Are the Pros, Cons, and Indications 

Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

The 6-city US tour looks to advance restorative dentistry with AI-powered digital workflow and 3D printing featuring hands-on sessions and the latest technology advances.

SprintRay, Align, and Ivoclar Collaborating on The Midas Restoration Tour

Achieve superior esthetics and strength with this versatile flowable composite for all restorations.

5Ws: CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal

Dr Derse, the Chief Clinical Director at Espire Dental, is experienced in cosmetic dentistry including veneers and clear aligner therapy. She owned and operated a private practice until 2018 and transitioned to the DSO model. She lectures from short to full day courses with topics including aligner therapy workflow, occlusion, cosmetic dentistry, and patient service. Her current role at Espire includes hiring and mentoring doctors and advising in practice strategy and growth.

Using a variety of products, including Structur CAD from VOCO, we can craft restorative solutions that can address esthetics, functionality, and even temporomandibular disorders. 

A Step-by-Step Approach to Phased Treatment for Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

Dr Alvarez enjoys the complexities that come with treating patients. The key to understanding complex cases lends itself to having a proper diagnosis. He believes in using conservative materials with conservative treatment philosophies to help repair, restore, and maintain his patients’ smiles. Dr Alvarez’s treatment philosophy embraces the holistic approach of not just treating the “hole” but the “whole.” It’s about treating the whole patient and meeting them where they are at with comprehensive and conservative treatment options. His practice, Artizan Dental Care, in Marshfield, MO, combines both the artistic and technological sides of dentistry to create beautiful smiles every day.

The Catapult Education evaluation team tries out SDI’s new Riva Cem Automix and bestows the Catapult Vote of Confidence.

Using Technology, Reliable Cementation Methods to Deliver Great Clinical Results

Glidewell aims to make digital dentistry, including chairside milling and 3D printing, more accessible and affordable for dental clinicians with this integrated scanning solution.

Restorative Dentistry