Clinicians Report 3 Month Trial

Clinicians Report April 2025

• First Look: New Curing Light Technology—Is It Better? This article provides data from CR’s evaluation of Loop and helps clinicians decide if this technology would benefit their practice.
• Five Years After COVID: How Has Dentistry Changed? This article examines which changes appear to have persisted since COVID and why.
• Air Polishers: New Advances Entice Dentists and Hygienists. In this article, CR discusses if newer systems really do have the capabilities to: 1) create sealants that last longer and are much more protective, 2) not just clean off teeth, but directly combat rampant inflammation of the periodontium, 3) save failing implants, 4) keep biofilm off teeth for longer, and 5) all while being less of a mess and hassle than ever before..
• Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators: Products rated excellent or good by CR Evaluator clinical use and CR Science evaluations

Clinicians Report May 2025

• Beyond Glutaraldehyde: The Foundation of a Durable Bond. In this article, CR Clinicians and Scientists make suggestions for achieving desensitization and disinfection without sacrificing adhesion.
• Single-use Diamonds for Cutting Teeth and Zirconia: This report compares numerous low-cost diamond brands and provides guidance for selecting and using them.
• Orthodontic Extrusion: A Simple, Real-World Way to Save Teeth! In this article, CR reviews this procedure, discusses why dentists should learn to provide this important treatment, and shares related techniques and products.
• Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators. Products rated excellent or good by CR Evaluator clinical use and CR Science evaluations

Clinicians Report June 2025

• What are Some of CR’s Best Products of All Time? This article uniquely takes a broader perspective, highlighting many of the exceptional dental products identified by CR over nearly 50 years—those products considered among the greatest innovations in dental practice history.
• Capping the Controversy: The Importance of Pulp Capping. In this article, CR Clinicians and Scientists present the best materials and techniques for achieving successful pulp capping therapy. When the dental pulp is compromised, no procedure is more critical for preserving a vital, healthy tooth.
• Are Calcium Silicate Endo Sealers an Improvement? This report discusses popular calcium silicate endodontic sealers, their advantages and disadvantages, and potential clinical application.
• Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators. Products rated excellent or good by CR Evaluator clinical use and CR Science evaluations

* Due to immediate access and download, purchase of past issues and single topic articles are non-refundable. CR is a non-profit, educational research institute. Your purchase funds this research.