Imagine reading a scientific paper comparing two restorative materials. In the conclusions, the authors claim that one performs better than the other. However, when you examine the results, you discover that although one material yielded higher numerical values, the difference between the two was not statistically significant. Sound familiar? This is one example of what … Read more
The idea that immediate dentin sealing (IDS) can increase bond strength by more than 400% comes essentially from the classic study by Magne et al. published in 2005, in which the delayed dentin sealing (DDS) group showed extremely low bond-strength values compared with IDS. In the previous post on this blog, we reviewed the studies by Ribeiro … Read more
About a year ago, I was looking for background information for a research project analyzing the information shared about biomimetic restorative dentistry on social media, particularly Instagram. During that process, I came across several claims that caught my attention. One of them stated that biomimetic protocols can achieve bond strength values more than 400% higher than those obtained with … Read more
The idea of reinforcing resin-based materials with fibers is nothing new in dentistry. For decades, researchers have looked for ways to improve the mechanical properties of resin composites. These materials stand out for their esthetics and bonding ability, but they have historically had some limitations, including difficulty in stopping cracks from propagating and eventually leading … Read more
Last week, I was talking with a dentist friend about the adhesive protocol for cementing milled zirconia crowns. At one point in the conversation, I asked him: “Did you know that zirconia materials no longer have to come in discs or blocks to be milled? Zirconia can now be 3D printed.” He did not know this, so … Read more
September 2026 has begun with a launch that has generated enormous media attention in the dental field. I am referring to Dyson CameraJet, the new electric toothbrush from British company Dyson, which incorporates innovative technologies and enters the market with a launch price of US$499.99. Is Dyson CameraJet really innovative? Electric toothbrushes have been around … Read more
I recently read a scientific article by Maucoski et al. (2026) comparing the characteristics of eight contemporary multi-peak LED light-curing units (LCUs). What I found particularly interesting about this study, co-authored by Prof. Richard B. Price, was that, rather than simply comparing the total radiant power of each unit, the authors also analyzed how that power was … Read more
After several years of thinking about it, the time has finally come: I am officially launching my blog. Those who have known me for some time and have followed me on social media for more than 10 years know that, in addition to creating content about science and dentistry on Facebook and Instagram, I also … Read more