Cements

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  • Julie Cullen
  • 06/25/2018

  Bioactive Endodontic Cements: Do Your Research

  Based on what I’ve been reading about bioactive cements and endodontic treatment, some confusion still exists about the materials’ benefits. It also appears that more research is needed. In the meantime, though, let’s consider some basic information. Bioactive materials in general (cements, liners, restoratives): have a biological effect on...

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  • Mariano Polack
  • 02/04/2015

  Update in Contemporary Dental Cements with Mariano Polack, DDS, Prosthodontist and DPS Evaluator

  Dr. Polack, what are the top 5 changes you’ve seen in cements since you wrote Contemporary Dental Cements, An Inside Look at a Vital Dental Material for Dental Product Shopper in 2011? Not much has changed except I believe that self-etching resin cements are probably the most popular cements now. The biggest change since 2011 seems to be the...

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  • Steven Klett
  • 04/16/2019

  EXACTA Guarantee: Customer-Focused Plan for Dental Products

  When you’re buying dental products, there’s always a chance that something will go wrong with an order or that you’ll end up not completely satisfied with the product. And with many products and manufacturers, you’re often stuck with buyer’s remorse, as you might not be able to easily obtain a refund. This can be extremely frustrating,...

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  • Michael Howard
  • 04/16/2019

  Alleviate the Burden of Bur Management

  Modern dental offices are equipped with an array of burs suited for any number of procedures. These tools come in many different sizes, shapes and grits and must be reprocessed between each procedure—sterilized, organized and stored before they can be used again. While the expense of purchasing these tools can certainly add up, managing them...

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  • Michael Howard
  • 04/16/2019

  Formulating a Better Composite

  In the years since their introduction, resin-based composites have replaced dental amalgam as the most placed restorative material in developed countries. This marked rise in popularity can be attributed to the attractive, tooth-like esthetics that composites offer coupled with increased concerns for mercury content in amalgam. Historically,...

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  • Julie Cullen
  • 04/16/2019

  Infection Control: Patient Safety and More

  Infection control, most obviously (and importantly), is about patient and staff safety. You use dozens of products and tools in your office every day to protect patients from harm and ensure your team members go home every night happy and healthy. You want those products to do everything from provide a shield against radiation to sterilize...

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