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Slick Bands™, from Garrison Dental Solutions, were the first matrix bands to virtually eliminate the problem of difficult-to-remove matrices.  Developed as an improvement to the Composi-Tight 3D™ Sectional Matrix System, these are the original SM-series Slick Bands and have a thickness of .0016".

How Garrison Dental Slick Bands™ eliminate the problem of difficult-to-remove matrices

As modern-day dentists, we are faced with a complex set of treatment decisions, compelling us to continually weigh the available therapeutic choices as we push toward optimal patient care combined with efficient and profitable clinical practices. 

How to make endodontic treatment more predictable with Komet USA’s F360™ NiTi endodontic file system

In this video from Kerr Dental, you can learn how dual arch impressions can make a difference in the restoration of your patients’ smiles and how you can correctly use this technique in your practice.

Kerr Dental ‘Master Class’ video explains how to correctly complete dual arch impressions

In this technique video, courtesy of Dr. Jack D. Griffin, Jr., Bisco’s DUO-LINK UNIVERSAL™ is used during the cementation of an indirect dental restoration. 

How to simplify adhesive cementation with DUO-LINK UNIVERSAL™

One of the difficulties in dental practices is managing patient allergies. Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, offers tips on how to protect patients.

How to best keep track of patient allergies [VIDEO]

As a dental professional, you likely experience some type of work-related pain, from numb fingers to a stiff neck. But you don’t have to practice in pain. 

How to avoid work-related pain and extend your dental career

3M ESPE’s Lava Plus High Translucency Zirconia offers both outstanding esthetics and strength.   

How to create highly esthetic monolithic zirconia crowns in 8 simple steps

From clinical techniques to practice management advice, DPR revisits 2013's most-viewed articles that showed you how to enhance performance and better your practice.

The top 10 most-viewed how-to articles of 2013

In this 3M ESPE technique video, Dr. Robert Margeas, DDS, completes a posterior restoration using Filtek™ Restoratives, Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and Polishing Wheels and several other 3M ESPE dental products.

How to complete a posterior restoration with Filtek™ Restoratives [VIDEO]

Think you need multiple veneers to complete a smile makeover? Dr. Harvey Silverman tells you why that might not be the case.

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