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Articles In This Issue:
Three Factors Affecting Zirconia Crown Survival*
Bonding to Old Composite: A Clinician’s Guide*
Dedicated Assisted Hygiene: Are You Missing Out?*
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
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Three Factors Affecting Zirconia Crown Survival
In this update, CR identifies restoration debonds, crown fractures, and wear of opposing dentition as three potential negatives of zirconia restorations and gives guidelines on how to mitigate these problems.
This is one article from the November 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Bonding to Old Composite: A Clinician’s Guide
In this article, CR Scientists and Clinical Experts provide clear, actionable guidance to help achieve durable, successful composite repairs
This is one article from the November 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Dedicated Assisted Hygiene: Are You Missing Out?
Most dental offices use assistants to help dental hygienists in some ways, such as recording periodontal chartings, helping sterilize instruments, or other occasional services. This article examines something very different: What if each hygienist had a DEDICATED assistant?
This is one arti...
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Episode 5 of the 2024 Accelerated CR Dentistry Update Series presented by Dr. Gordon J. Christensen, Dr. Michael Dorociak, Dr. David Wright, Dr. Mark Durham, Dr. Jacqueline Fetner, and Dr. Barton Foutz (recorded September 6, 2024).
Topics: Digital Scanners, Ortho Retention, Pediatrics, Prosthetics, Botox, and more.
"Having different presenters makes it easy to stay alert and focused, plu...
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Articles In This Issue:
CR Subscribers’ Favorite Products—2024*
Resin Restorative Cookbook: A Recipe for Success*
How Can Digital Techniques Improve the Denture Experience?*
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
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CR Subscribers’ Favorite Products—2024
This report highlights the products and key concepts that were noted most frequently in a survey of Clinicians Report subscribers.
This is one article from the October 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Resin Restorative Cookbook: A Recipe for Success
CR Clinicians, Project Directors, and Scientists put forth an exemplary technique, complete with a sampling of all-star products, to achieve consistent and desirable results for Class II restorations.
This is one article from the October 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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How Can Digital Techniques Improve the Denture Experience?
This report compares products and techniques to improve the denture experience for patients, dentists, and labs in order to meet the need for high quality, well-fitting dentures.
This is one article from the October 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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3 CEs
Episode 4 of the 2024 Accelerated CR Dentistry Update Series presented by Dr. Gordon J. Christensen, Dr. Michael Dorociak, Dr. David Wright, Dr. Mark Durham, and Dr. Bryan Trump (recorded August 23, 2024).
Topics: Improving Treatment Plan Acceptance, Implant Surgery, Oral Pathology, and more.
"I enjoy this type of CE course, the convenience, the updated information, and the knowledge of ...
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Articles In This Issue:
Suggestions for Solving Top Esthetic Challenges!*
Which Interdental Brushes and Picks Should Your Patients Use?*
How is the New LOCATOR FIXED System Working?*
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
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Suggestions for Solving Top Esthetic Challenges!
CR makes suggestions for solving the survey respondents’ top esthetic issues and advises on 1) shade matching, 2) best materials for the esthetic zone, 3) the expected lifetime of surface staining on porcelain, lithium disilicate, and zirconia, and 4) ways to build color that are longer last...
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Which Interdental Brushes and Picks Should Your Patients Use?
This article examines several brands of interdental picks and brushes and compares how they may be used to improve oral health.
This is one article from the September 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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How is the New LOCATOR FIXED System Working?
Is LOCATOR FIXED allowing more dentists to enjoy simplified complete fixed prostheses, thus increasing their patient base? Yes—read how in this issue.
This is one article from the September 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Handheld X-ray Units
A review of the clinical advantages of handheld x-ray units, common questions and concerns, and a comparison of several models.
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In This Issue:
New X-Ray Sensors Take Aim at Market Leaders
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In This Issue:
Have What You Need in a Medical Emergency
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Articles In This Issue:
Post and Cores: What is Popular and What Should You Use?*
Socket Grafting: When and Which One?*
In the News
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
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Post and Cores: What is Popular and What Should You Use?
In this article, CR Scientists and Clinicians evaluate the most popular post brands as chosen by readers, explaining the details in material and design that have the greatest impacts on core strength and retention.
This is one article from the August 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Socket Grafting: When and Which One?
This article compares the available graft substances, their advantages/disadvantages, and cost.
This is one article from the August 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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3 CEs
Episode 3 of the 2024 Accelerated CR Dentistry Update Series presented by Dr. Gordon J. Christensen, Dr. Michael Dorociak, Dr. David Wright, Dr. Mark Durham, Dr. Larisse Skene, Dr. Ryan Speirs, and others (recorded June 14, 2024).
Topics: Challenges of Cementing Crowns, Skinny Burs, Ailing Implants, Esthetic-zone Attrition, Ridge Preservation, Traits of Optimistic People
"I loved how eac...
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Articles In This Issue:
New Economical Handheld X-ray Units*
Solving Challenges with Screw-Retained Implant Abutments*
Skinny (Periotome) Burs for Faster/Easier Extractions*
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
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New Economical Handheld X-ray Units
This report compares the features and performance of three portable, handheld x-ray generators.
This is one article from the July 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Solving Challenges with Screw-Retained Implant Abutments
This article identifies challenges, and suggests remedies to help solve them.
This is one article from the July 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Skinny (Periotome) Burs for Faster/Easier Extractions
This article explains the use of the “skinny/periotome bur” for faster, easier, and more conservative exodontia.
This is one article from the July 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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ACCELERATED DENTISTRY UPDATE 2025 SERIES—ALL 7 EPISODES
Don't miss a single episode in the 2025 Accelerated series.
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December 5, 2025 (Friday)
"It's so refreshing to hear practical, tested data to inform practice choices. As an educator and life-long Gordon follower, I LOVE the common sense approach and material. I feel like a normal dentist again." — Dentistry Update attendee
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October 31, 2025 (Friday)
"CR Dentistry Update continues to be my favorite source of CE. This non-biased 'consumer reports of dentistry' should be the gold standard for every practicing dentist." — Dentistry Update attendee
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Articles In This Issue:
New X-Ray Sensors Take Aim at Market Leaders*
Comparing Popular Dental Practice Management Software*
Bonding Techniques: Are Universal Adhesives Better?*
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
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New X-Ray Sensors Take Aim at Market Leaders
This report shows features and performance characteristics of the Acuity sensor (AMD Lasers) and the Carina sensor (Henry Schein), and compares them with other popular brands.
This is one article from the June 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Comparing Popular Dental Practice Management Software
This report shows user trends and compares popular dental practice management solutions, listing key features and advantages of each software.
This is one article from the June 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Bonding Techniques: Are Universal Adhesives Better?
In this article, CR Scientists and Clinicians offer insights into universal adhesives, offer a predictable bonding technique, answer questions, and provide clinical tips with adhesives and bonding.
This is one article from the June 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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October 10, 2025 (Friday) — Paris Las Vegas
"Thank you for always providing practical and usable information in a comfortable setting. It's great to learn in a supportive, non-intimidating environment. My first CR Dentistry Update was five years ago, and I am thankful for how much I've been able to learn and grow since then." —Dentistry Update attendee
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September 12, 2025 (Friday)
"Dr. Christensen and his team communicate in a simple and practical way. Every year I find myself using a product and/or equipment that are useful to my practice." — Dentistry Update attendee
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August 15, 2025 (Friday)
"After practicing for three decades, I still learn new things from this course. Dr. Christensen is an exciting and energetic speaker and never leaves a dull moment." — Dentistry Update attendee
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June 13, 2025 (Friday)
"The practicality of this course is priceless. It is nice to learn from a lecture that discusses the reality of dentistry and the issues we all deal with daily. Information presented that we can trust and implement with confidence in our practice. Thank you!" (Course Attendee)
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May 9, 2025 (Friday) — Planet Hollywood
"Excellent course. CR Dentistry Update courses and the monthly report are my main source of information about dental products and techniques. The information they provide has been invaluable to my career." — Dentistry Update attendee
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Articles In This Issue:
Improving Endodontic Debridement with Active Lavage*
Are Your Provisional Prostheses Working Well?*
How Dental Assistants Can Elevate Your Practice*
In the News: Silver Diamine Fluoride vs. Sealants
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
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Improving Endodontic Debridement with Active Lavage
This report describes current concepts and products for active endodontic lavage and makes suggestions for improvement of endodontic treatment.
This is one article from the May 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Are Your Provisional Prostheses Working Well?
CR Clinicians and Scientists provide in-depth research on the many products and help dentists determine the best provisional material.
This is one article from the May 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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How Dental Assistants Can Elevate Your Practice
This article evaluates strategies of using more DAs as the practice grows to increase quality and profits. The article also suggests changes that may need to occur in some states or provinces to better utilize these crucial auxiliaries.
This is one article from the May 2024 issue of Clinicia...
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3 CEs
Episode 2 of the 2024 Accelerated CR Dentistry Update Series presented by Dr. Gordon J. Christensen, Dr. Michael Dorociak, Dr. David Wright, Dr. Mark Durham, Dr. Barbara Mauldin, Dr. Richard Bauman, and others (recorded April 12, 2024).
Topics: Failures, Better Practice, AI, 3D Printing, Head Lights, Work/Life Balance, Irrigation, Leadership Characteristics
"I loved how each presenter br...
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SUMMER 2025: Sail into the heart of adventure along Norway's majestic fjords on our unforgettable 2025 cruise!
CR Dentistry Update & Office Manager Course
July 12–19, 2025
"I have been attending Dr. Gordon's updates since 1986 and have thoroughly enjoyed including my four children. They look forward to joining me since they know their summer vacation will always be in a fun-filled place for...
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In This Issue:
Is It Time to Change to Ergonomic Loupes?
Hydrogen Peroxide Gel Treatment for Gingiva and Improving Periodontal Health
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In This Issue:
Fast Instrument Sterilization with Lower Cost
Prescription 5000 ppm Fluoride Dentifrice with Surfactants that Help Moisten Oral Cavity
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Articles In This Issue:
Crowns have Changed—What Should You Change?*
In the News: Smile Direct and Sedation/Anesthesia Alert
Demystifying Controversies in Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Joints*
Are Tissue-Level Implants a Better Option?*
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
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Crowns have Changed—What Should You Change?
To enhance success in fixed prosthodontics, CR experts demonstrate the right material choices and tooth preparation techniques for the digital age.
This is one article from the April 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Demystifying Controversies in Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Joints
CR Clinicians and Project Directors offer important information to clarify this controversial subject.
This is one article from the April 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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Are Tissue-Level Implants a Better Option?
This report discusses the advantages of tissue-level implants, together with other factors, that potentially improve implant success and patient outcomes.
This is one article from the April 2024 issue of Clinicians Report.
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3 CEs
Episode 1 of the 2024 Accelerated CR Dentistry Update Series presented by Dr. Gordon J. Christensen, Dr. Michael Dorociak, Dr. David Wright, Dr. Mark Durham, Robert Spiel, Tim Palmer, and others (recorded February 16, 2024).
Topics: Top Products, Hiring, Prep Design and Materials, Associates, Low-Cost PVS, and Gordon's Techniques
"I enjoy the multiple presenter format in that it keeps my...
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