Clinical

Dr. Simona Cuevas received her DDS degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. She previously taught at the UTHSCSA School of Dentistry while developing her private practice, The Institute of Ethsteic Dentistry in San Antonio. She was a contributing editor for the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry for more than 10 years and has published numerous articles in the field of esthetic dentistry. She has lectured nationally and internationally on the topics of direct composite bonding, facial smile esthetics and indirect cosmetic restorations. To date, Dr. Cuevas teaches part-time at her alma mater while maintaining a full-time cosmetic dental practice as well as providing product development and support for dental manufacturers and providing webinars to help her peers fulfill CE requirements.

Articles

How one dentist ensures success with one-step bulk fill composites.

How to restore dental decay with KaVo Kerr materials

New York City-based prosthodontist Dr. Leora Walter completed her graduate prosthodontics and implant dentistry residency at New York Hospital Queens. She has received numerous honors, including the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award, the Quintessence Award for Research Achievement, the NIH Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholarship, and the International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs scholarship. Dr. Walter has spent time in Ethiopia teaching clinicians how to recognize the oral manifestations of HIV as well as in Peru, where she conducted extensive research into head and neck cancers. Dr. Walter has authored numerous clinical articles, and she lectures internationally on topics relating to prosthodontics as well as systemic diseases and their effects on the oral cavity. 

The new polishers from Komet USA reduce polishing procedures down to two quick and easy steps.

How to polish composite restorations with Footsie

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

Technological advances and specialist shortages have altered the practice-lab relationship.

Are dental laboratories still relevant?

How G-ænial Universal Injectable can be used to create esthetic and durable restorations.

How to achieve easy placement and long-lasting strength with an injectable composite

The combined collection is said to reduce working steps up to 58 percent.

Ivoclar Vivadent introduces the Efficient Esthetics Product Portfolio

Outsourcing manufacturing has led to increased regulatory oversight, but most labs might already be FDA compliant.

Increasing FDA involvement in CAD/CAM dental restorations

How the iTero scanner from Align Technology can help keep your practice at the forefront of the industry.  

How scanning can set your practice apart

Why one clinician uses the GC Fuji Automix LC to produce positive outcomes. 

How to simplify notoriously difficult restorations

The tips reportedly create exceptionally fine crown margins that are essential to a well-fitting, durable restoration.

Komet USA introduces new Sonic tips for crown preparations

Temporaries are an important part of any lab’s technical skill profile. These five techniques will help you improve those skills.

Restorative Dentistry