Clinicians Report February 2026, Volume 19 Issue 2
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Composite Selection ◊ DIY Dentistry ◊ Calculus Removal
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In This Issue
Composite Selection That Makes Clinical Sense*
Three DIY Dentistry Trends Dentists are Faced with Fixing*
Hand-scaling, Piezo, and Magnetostrictive: Knowing When to Use What*
CR Noteworthy Products
*Also available as a Single Topic Article
Brands
3M Filtek One Bulk Fill
3M Filtek Supreme Flowable
3M Filtek Supreme Ultra
3M Filtek Supreme Universal
3M RelyX Luting Plus
BC Sealer ion+
BIO-C SEALER
Barnhart
Beautifil Flow Plus
BioRoot Flow
BioRoot RCS
Breeze RMGI
Columbia
EdgeBioCeramic
Endo-Eze MTA Flow Cement
EndoRez
Endosequence BC Sealer
EsCem RMGI Luting Cement
Fusion 5
G-aenial Universal Flo
GC Fuji PLUS
GC FujiCEM Evolve
H5
Harmonize
Harmonize Universal Composite
McCall
Meron Plus QM
Monet
Montana Jack
NeoMTA 2
Nevi Scaler
Nexus RMGI
OmniChroma One-Shade
SimpliShade Bulk Fill
SimpliShade Universal
TPH Spectra SV
TPH Spectrum
Tetric EvoCeram
Transcend Universal
VALO Grand
VALO X
Woodpecker X-Star Curing Light
Companies
American Eagle
Angelus
Avalon Biomed
Brasseler USA
DentLight
Dentsply Sirona
EdgeEndo
GC
GC America
GoldenDent
Hu-Friedy
Ivoclar
Kerr
MTA
Nordent
PDT
Pentron
Septodont
Shofu
Solventum
Spident
Tokuyama Dental
Ultradent
VOCO
Abstract
Composite Selection That Makes Clinical Sense
A clear, clinically grounded guide that cuts through composite marketing to explain which resin types actually perform best, helping dentists select the right composites based on filler load, strength, shrinkage, and real-world indications.
- Gordon’s Clinical Observations
- What Does the Literature Say?
- CR Scientists and Clinicians Simplify this Confusing Area
- What Composites are Necessary for Most Dentists? A Quick Look at the Science
- Further Exploring RBC “Types”
- CR Conclusions
Three DIY Dentistry Trends Dentists are Faced with Fixing
An eye-opening clinical overview of the most common DIY dentistry trends with practical guidance on managing the damage, educating patients, and protecting your practice as social-media-driven self-treatment rises.
- DIY (do-it-yourself) dentistry is rising
- Primescan 2 by Dentsply Sirona
- How to Talk to Patients about It
- Legal and Professional Considerations
- CR Conclusions
Hand-scaling, Piezo, and Magnetostrictive: Knowing When to Use What
A practical clinical guide to choosing hand scaling, piezoelectric, or magnetostrictive instrumentation, explaining when each method works best and how a blended approach delivers the most efficient, thorough calculus removal.
- Gordon’s Clinical Observations
- Hand Scaling and Ultrasonic Scaling
- Differences Between Magnetostrictive and Piezoelectric
- Hand Scalers
- Gordon’s Clinical Observations
CR Noteworthy Products
The following products were rated excellent or good by CR Evaluator clinical use and CR Science evaluations.
- Endodontic Sealer with Akermanite, a Well-Established Mineral with Osteogenic Properties
- Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement with High Strength and Lower Cost than Market Leaders
- Lower Priced Resin Curing Light with Desirable Large (12mm) Curing Tip Lens and Radiometer
Addendum: Composite Selection That Makes Clinical Sense
- A Note Regarding Dual-Cure Composite(s)
Addendum: Hand-scaling, Piezo, and Magnetostrictive: Knowing When to Use What
- Ideal Timing for a Prophylaxis Appointment of a Typical Healthy Adult Patient
- Modern Air-Powder Polishing
- Remember to Change Mask Frequently
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