The use of fluorides has always been an important element of prophylaxis treatments. The reason why is self-explanatory: they have shown to be very effective against tooth decay and sensitivity. However, the use of fluoride varnishes should be well thought through in order to guarantee ideal results.

Let’s talk about the appropriate application technique for dental material.

Prosthetics was my favorite topic during my time as a student at Loma Linda University in California, as well as later as a young dentist. I was fascinated by exact fitting crowns, bridges, and inlays made of gold alloy. But on the other hand, I was even more disappointed when I noticed that a crown margin turned out to be insufficient and did not match with the preparation margin.

A study1 in the U.S. has shown, and it should not be much different in Europe, that we generate approx. 50% of our income with treatments using light polymerization (direct or indirect restorations). That‘s why this topic deserves an appropriate degree of attention: Which lights do I use? How are they handled?

Recently, I received a letter from Dr. David D. May, a dentist from Hemet, California, of which I would like to share a short extract with you: „I am a self-appointed Bondodontist“.