Clinicians Report November 2025, Volume 18 Issue 11

   
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Cariostatic Restorative Materials ◊ Warming Composite Resin ◊ Fluoride

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In This Issue

Are Cariostatic Restorative Materials Necessary?*
Warming Composite Resin to Improve Handling*
Fluoride 2025: What Clinicians Need to Know*
Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators

*Also available as a Single Topic Article

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Clinicians Report November 2025 with Audio

Abstract

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Are Cariostatic Restorative Materials Necessary?

Example current cariostatic restorative products are identified, and suggestions for needed additional products are discussed in the article.

  • How do cariostatic dental materials inhibit dental caries?
  • The Need for Cariostatic Restorative Materials
  • Research on Cariostatic Materials
  • Non-Cariostatic Materials
  • CR Conclusions

Warming Composite Resin to Improve Handling

This report explains the advantages and limitations of resin warming to assist in determining if you should incorporate this technique. The features of nine resin heaters are compared.

  • Advantages and Limitations
  • Resin Heaters Comparison
  • CR Conclusions

Fluoride 2025: What Clinicians Need to Know

CR Scientists and expert clinicians review the current evidence, give clear language to help guide patient discussions, and suggest products for prevention and protection based on patient type and clinical need.

  • What the Evidence Shows
  • Risks and Exposure
  • Clinical Scenarios and Suggestions
  • Quick Scripts: Dealing with Patient Concerns
  • CR Conclusions

Products Rated Highly by CR Scientists and Clinical Evaluators

The following products were rated excellent or good by CR Evaluator clinical use and CR Science evaluations.

  • Newest Version of Popular Dual-Cure, Bulk-Fill Resin Composite from Parkell
  • Unique and Helpful Bur that Helps with Several Treatment Challenges
  • Adjustable, Folding Dental Dam Frame can Enhance Workflow with Improved Access
  • Concise Guidelines for Oral Cancer Screening Made Easy for Clinicians and Patients

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