Clinical

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.

Articles

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

Using the Occlusinator from Strauss Diamonds, along with its various features has made posterior restorations more efficient and simple. 

How To Efficiently Create Great Restorations

Christina Cracknell, RDA, works with Troy Schmedding, DDS, of Family Dentistry of Walnut Creek in California.

GrindRelief PRO allows clinicians to immediately begin the diagnostic evaluation to determine if it is the proper treatment and/or long-term prosthesis of choice.

How To Treat Bruxism: This Gadget Changed Everything for Me

A dentist, author, lecturer, and instructor, Susan McMahon, DMD, AAACD, FAGD, is an expert in the field of cosmetic dentistry, dental care, dental services and teeth whitening. Dr McMahon is a past clinical instructor in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at her alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She lectures on cosmetic dentistry, minimal prep dentistry, dental technology, dental service, and teeth whitening around the world.

Creating restorations with Aura Easy composite can help close small black triangles with ease.

How To Use This Easy Technique For Closing Small Black Triangles

OMNICHROMA from Tokuyama Dental was used on a young patient with a rare hereditary condition.

How to Use a Single-Shade Composite System in an Indirect Application

Experts from across the industry share their favorite tips, tricks, and solutions to make dental care better for patients and easier for you.  [ complied by Noah Levine ]


Technique Touch-Ups

Tom Zaleske is the owner of Matrix Dental Laboratory in Crown Point, Ind., and has more than 25 years of experience in removable prosthodontics. He regularly lectures on providing high-quality service to dentists and, most importantly, to their patients. He can be reached at

Uses for GRADIA Light Body from GC America in 2 secondary processes. 

Use GLB-CL for Secondary Cases

Class II posterior direct restorations often present as complex cases. But Clean & Boost® Dentin and Enamel Cleanser from Vista Apex can increase bond strength while leaving the smear layer intact. 

How to Become a Class II Smooth Operator

We explain why shade matching materials for composite restorations is a complicated science, and what you can do about it in your practice. 

Shade Secrets: Best Dental Practices for Getting Your Shade Matching Correct

Peter Auster, DMD, has spent 30 years in  private practice in Pomona, N.Y. He has long-term experience in high-end reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry, and completed 2 terms as a director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) as well as a term as chairman of their leadership committee. Dr Auster is extremely proud to be a winner of the AACD Humanitarian of the Year Award. He has been named a “Top Dentist in the Hudson Valley” by his peers for the past 10 years from 

. He is the founder and past president of the Greater New York Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the New York affiliate of the AACD. He was named a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Dentists. He teaches dentists internationally and has given seminars on advanced dentistry from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon.

An innovative product from Tokuyama Dental America adds convenience while reducing composite waste.

Techniques