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Wynn Okuda, DMD, FAACD, FICOI, FICD is the past national president and an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). He is also a fellow of the International College of Dentists and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In 2014, Dr Okuda achieved accredited fellow status with the AACD. He is the esthetic dentistry expert to the National Dental Expert Advisory Board of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He is also the esthetic columnist of the 

 publication of AGD. Dr Okuda, founder of the Pan Pacific Dental Academy (panpacdental.com), is dedicated to teaching the next generation of dentists about quality clinical dentistry, practice management, and business development ideas to achieve success in practice.

Articles

There are many devices considered essential, but for this author, the most valuable item to own is a dental laser. 

The Must-Have Equipment for Cosmetic Dentists

Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

Featuring Nano-ORMOCER technology, VOCO America’s Admira Fusion x-tra delivers results and simplifies procedures.

Closer Look: A Simple Shade Solution for Posterior Restorations

This economical resin-modified glass ionomer cement is easy to use for placement of zirconia and metal-based restorations.

Ivoclar Vivadent Introduces ZirCAD Cement

Troy Schmedding, DDS, is a 1993 honors graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. He maintains a private practice in Walnut Creek, California, where he focuses on esthetic and functional dentistry. An accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he lectures both nationally and internationally on esthetics and restorative materials. Schmedding also serves as a key opinion leader for numerous manufacturers, helping develop and bring new products to market. Contact him at troyschmeddingdds@gmail.com.

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal composite utilizes light diffusion technology to integrate into the preparation.

How to Use a Universal Single Shade Composite for a Class II Restoration

How a composite material works in your hands is an essential consideration when choosing restorative materials. However, there are times when you should go with the flowable. 

Composite Material: When You Should Go With The Flowable 

Composite restorations require a detailed eye for technique. However, you also need to keep an eye out for these common technique mistakes. 

3 Common Technique Mistakes That You Should Avoid When Placing Composite Restorations  

VisCalor described as an efficient, esthetic, 2-in-1 restorative that eliminates the need for a separate flowable, to optimize workflow and improve efficiency of the restorative procedure.

VOCO America Releases Its Second Thermo-Viscous Composite

Featuring shade tabs made from BruxZir Zirconia, this new shade guide aims to make it easier to achieve highly esthetic outcomes with the material.

Glidewell Launches the BruxZir Zirconia Shade Guide

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.  

VOCO’s thermoviscous bulk-fill composite VisCalor bulk provides clinicians with the viscosity of a flowable composite and the sculptability of a packable composite in a single material.

Composite Warming for the Best of Both Worlds

Increased durability and enhanced esthetics are the top factors when it comes to choosing a new material. Find out what material preferences matter most with the Dental Products Report® 2021 Materials Survey.

Restorative Dentistry