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Here’s another look at 5 of the top technique articles published in Dental Products Report® this past year.

Top 5 Product Techniques 

Using a CAD/CAM workflow gave the patient the opportunity to visualize the final restorative outcome.

How to Rehabilitate a Maxillary Arch Using a Digital Workflow for Same-Day Smile Transformation

Dr Kurtzman has completed over 4,500 hours of continuing education in the areas of implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and other dental topics. A graduate of The AAID / Howard University College of Dentistry Implant Maxi Course, he has been trained in all aspects of Implant Dentistry. He has achieved fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA), International Congress of oral Implantologists (ICOI), the American College of Dentists (ACD) and the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI). Holds mastership in the AGD and the Implant Prosthetic Section of the ICOI. He also has achieved diplomate status in the ICOI and the American Dental Implant Association (ADIA). He is a former Assistant Program Director for an university based Implant Maxi-Course and a former Assistant Clinical Professor at University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dental Surgery in the department of Endodontics, Prosthetics and Operative Dentistry. An International lecturer, he has been recognized annually since 2006 as on of the "Top Dental Lecturers" by 

. Dr Kurtzman has published over 180 dental articles in national and international dental journals and is a consultant to multiple dental manufacturers.

Yuval Wind, DMD, is in practice in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is a graduate of the The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University and a member of the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. He is a former director of the Advanced Aesthetics Program at The Ronald E. Goldstein Research Center for Aesthetics in Dentistry at Hebrew University–Hadassah School of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem, Israel. He is a well-known lecturer in the field of esthetic dentistry, minimal intervention dentistry, prosthodontics, adhesive dentistry, and composite materials.

Infinix™ acts as an antimicrobial, antibacterial composite in restorative treatment to fight against caries from first steps to final curing.

How to Reduce Demineralization and Secondary Caries 

Filip Ambrosio, DDS grew up in Rochester, New York, and attended college at the Rochester Institute of Technology. From there he attended dental school at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After dental school, Dr Ambrosio continued his education at the University of Detroit Mercy by completing a master's degree and Periodontal Surgery certificate. Dr Ambrosio is board certified by the American Board of Periodontics. He is also a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, the Seventh District Dental Society, and is a member of the New York State Dental Association's peer review and quality assurance council. He has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and received the award for most downloaded publication in 2018-2019 from the journal, Clinical Advances in Periodontology.

It can be a challenge to treat both arches with implants. But proper treatment planning and sequencing can help. 

How to Treatment Sequence Both Arches With In-Office Virtual Planning and Provisionalization 

Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny is a leader in digital dentistry and intraoral scanners, carrying out lectures for many companies and industry. Dr Al-Hassiny is also the director of The Institute of Digital Dentistry in Wellington NZ. He graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand with first class honours.

How a digital workflow revolutionized 1 practice, resulting in better patient outcomes. 

How to Use Medit, exocad to Produce  IPS e.max Crowns In-House for a Single-Visit Workflow

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

Experts from across the industry share their favorite tips, tricks, and solutions to make dental care better for patients and easier for you.

Dental Products Report's Technique Touch-Ups 2022

Carla Cohn, DMD, is a general dentist, devoted solely to the practice of dentistry for children. She graduated from the University of Manitoba and then went on to complete a post-graduate internship in Paediatric Dentistry. She founded and maintains a private practice at Kids Sleep Dentistry Winnipeg and Kids Dental in Winnipeg, Canada. Dr Cohn is a partner, with surgical privileges at Western Surgery Centre, a private surgical clinic. In addition to private practice, she is a part-time clinical instructor in Paediatric Dentistry at her alma mater, The Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba. She is a member of multiple dental organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Speakers Bureau, Catapult Education Speakers Bureau, Pierre Fauchard Academy, Canadian Dental Association, Canadian Dental Institute, Manitoba Dental Association, Manitoba Dental Alumni Association, Winnipeg Dental Society, and is cofounder of Winnipeg Women’s Dental Network. She has served on multiple committees for Manitoba Dental Association and Manitoba Dental Foundation. Dr Cohn served as board member for Manitoba Dental Association for many years and was President of Manitoba Dental Association for the 2016-2017 term. She is a well regarded key opinion leader in the dental industry and has published many articles, and webinars and taught thousands of hours on Paediatric Dentistry for the General Practitioner, both nationally and internationally.

VOCO America’s GrandioSO takes time seriously, from the speed at which a practitioner can work to how long a restoration lasts.

How To Use Composites That Stand the Test of Time for Pediatric Patients

Dr Dimple Desai is the founder of Luminous Smiles of Newport Beach, California, a boutique dental practice focusing on rejuvenating patients’ lives through their smiles. She has been recognized locally as Orange County's Top Dentist for the past three years and was selected as one of the Top 40 Dentists under the age of 40 in the country. Dr. Desai obtained both her Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California, and later returned to her Alma Mater as a Clinical Adjunct Professor to educate dental students on the clinic floor. Dr Desai is also a graduate of the Kois Institute and an Accredited Member with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Loss of interdental papilla and ‘black triangles’ can be a common hurdle when treating older patients.

How to Deal With Challenges of Esthetic Rehabilitation and the Senior Patient

Podcasts

Featuring Kirk Huntsman, chairman and CEO of Vivos Therapeutics, we take a closer look at sleep disorders and why dentists are uniquely positioned to treat them.

Episode 33: Sleep is the Best Medicine

Dr. James Chae graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry in 2000. He currently owns a private practice in Diamond Bar, Calif., called Diamond Bar Dental Group, and he has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry for the past 19 years. He is a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, California Dental Association, and American Dental Association. He has published cases in Dental Products Report, Dentistry Today, Dental Product Shopper, and Compendium. You can also find him on Facebook and Instagram at @diamondbardentalgroup where he shares his work and answer questions.

This vital procedure requires a variety of tools and materials, including  the light-cured, resin-modified calcium silicate TheraCal LC from BISCO. 