Did you know that calcium hydroxide is a popular temporary medication used to disinfect root canals, and has been shown to be effective in a wide variety of situations?

Have you ever experienced the composite resin drying out or becoming difficult to handle during a restoration? This can be quite common, depending on the layering technique and / or the restorative material used.

Simply put, dental radiometers are a tool clinicians use to measure the light output of curing lights. Although less accurate than sophisticated lab equipment that can pinpoint light output precisely, the portability and affordability of dental radiometers often make them a handy tool for dentists. However, because of their inaccuracy, dentists should use caution when using a radiometer to compare curing lights’ performance, as the radiometer can mislead the doctor into purchasing or using an inferior light—possibly leading to inadequate curing and failed future restorations.

The digital world is putting new pressures on the cosmetic dental industry. The desire for a dazzling smile is no longer just for face-to-face interactions—for many, their virtual grin is far more vital. Photogenic smiles get blasted across the globe on the seemingly endless supply of social media platforms. A picture becomes a post and that post gets viewed by our closest friends, family… and the internet at large. The ensuing digital judgement crosses back through the virtual matrix and skews our real-world perceptions.