Clinical

Dr. Peter Gardell graduated NYU College of Dentistry in 1989 and has a technology-based practice with an emphasis on esthetics in Stamford, Conn. CEREC has been in use in the office since 2005; Galileos was added in 2010. Dr. Gardell holds a faculty position with CerecDoctors.com and is an instructor for the Cerec Accept program.He has been an alpha and beta tester for Sirona’s imaging and CAD/CAM technologies since 2009. He also is involved with testing for various manufacturers of restorative and implant products. Dr. Gardell is a basic and advanced trainer for the CEREC system, helping those who have brought CAD/CAM technology into their offices become proficient and profitable with it. He has authored articles and lectured on topics ranging from integration of technology in the dental office to materials, orthodontics, restorative and implant dentistry.

Articles

Follow these steps to create a great restoration and gain the "stamp of approval."

How to achieve beauty, form and function using the stamp technique

Dr. Christine Skordeles is a practicing dentist in New York City and a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. There, she currently serves on the alumni board of directors and ambassadors. She has lectured nationally and internationally on adhesive and restorative dentistry, whitening and waterline biofilm. Dr. Skordeles has a commitment to new research, which is constantly evolving and changing dentistry. Before becoming a dentist, Dr. Skordeles was a neuroscience research assistant studying brain cells. Her years of pure scientific research allow her to integrate new dental research and technologies into clinical practice

Solea® is the secret to performing anesthesia-free, truly minimally invasive dentistry.  

How an all-tissue laser changed the life of my practice

How one pediatric dentist uses OMNICHROMA to quickly and confidently place composite. 

How to manage shade selection and a patient's needs

The cordless Tri Auto ZX2 electric handpiece facilitates an efficient and safe procedure.

How to take a practical approach to root canal instrumentation and length control

Dr. Walter Devoto graduated with honors in dentistry and dental prosthesis in 1991 from the University of Genoa, Italy. He is particularly interested in the fields of conservative dentistry and esthetic dentistry and runs his own private practices in Sestri Levante and Portofino. In addition, he is collaborating with diverse prestigious dental offices throughout Europe that specialize in esthetic dentistry. He has worked as a teacher and demonstrator at the University of Genoa and as a lecturer at the universities of Siena and Madrid. Now, he is a lecturer at the International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, and visiting professor at the UniversitÃ¨ de la Mediterranee, Marseille.

Why this method is easier and more precise than using a palatal silicone index.

How to close a midline diastema using the front wing technique

Dr. Jihyon Kim is full faculty and co-director of the Bioclear Learning Centers. She directs the Master Track program for delegates and instructors and actively teaches and develops new curriculum for BLC. She has published articles about microscope enhanced dentistry, esthetics, the Bioclear Method and chairside smile design. Dr. Kim designed the Smile Design Gauge, a new tool for chairside smile design. She also maintains a full-time patient practice in Tacoma and Bellevue, Washington.

How black triangle treatment with Bioclear can be used to resolve esthetic concerns. 

Prescriptive and predictable black triangle treatment

Richard Young, DDS received his dental training at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1985. He is an assistant professor of general dentistry at LLUSD where he lectures for and co-directs the D3 esthetics program. Dr Young was a very early adopter of advanced bonding techniques and has acquired a wealth of knowledge and clinical experience in minimally invasive dentistry. He has been using photography in his practice for 34 years. He is known for his expertise in digital photography and has inspired countless colleagues to adopt digital photography in their practices. He lectures and gives hands-on workshops internationally on both advanced adhesive dentistry, Bioclear matrix techniques, and digital photography. Dr Young maintains a private practice with his wife in San Bernadino, California, focusing on esthetic dentistry. He has many interests outside of dentistry and spends as much time as possible with his wife and daughter enjoying activities centered around the outdoors.

The matrix system has evolved, giving even more options for many different types of anterior restorations.

How to create a Class III restoration using the Bioclear matrix with injection molding

How one dentist was able to use chairside milling to help an out-of-town patient. 

How to complete a same-day restorative case using a chairside workflow

Understand oral biofilm and rubber cup polishing to identify and treat the patients who can benefit most. 

Biofilm disruption with rubber cup polishing

Learn about this combination therapy with clear aligners and the Aligner Sleep Appliance®.

Techniques