Clinicians Report May 2026, Volume 19 Issue 5
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Impression Trays ◊ Hands-Free Headlamps ◊ Antibiotic Prophylaxis
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Double-Arch Impressions—Update 2026*
Hands-Free Headlamp Controls for Improved Infection Control*
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Not Indicated for Most Patients with Prosthetic Joints*
CR Noteworthy Products
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Brands
3-Way Trays
3.n.One
3M Dual Arch Impression Tray
AAOS Orthoguidelines App
Absolute Dentin
Accur8
AirLux
Beautifil Flow Plus X
BeeSure True Impression
BluPrint
BluPrint Premium
Build-It FR
COE Sideless Triple Function
Clearfil Majesty ES Flow Universal
Clearfil Photo Core
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CompCore
Core Paste
CoreTEC +
DIBT
Defend Bite Trays
Disposable Three Way Impression Trays
Dual-Arch Mesh Bite Trays
Eclipse CS
Exacta Tray
Excellent Bite
First Bite
FluoroCore 2+
G-aenial Universal Flo
Harmony
LED DayLite Wireless IR HDi
Luxator
MARK3 Disposable Bite Registration Trays
Maxima Bite Trays
Multi-Tray
MultiCore
Natural Elegance Premium Flow
NeoTray
Nice Bite
OMNICHROMA Flow
Omega Pro Headlight - Cordless Hybrid
Opti-Quad
Polybite
Quad Tray
Quad-Tray Ultimate
SDR flow+
Shark Tray
Simplishade Bulk Fill Flow
Solventum Filtek Easy Match Flowable Restorative
Spark
Tetric Evoflow
The Gripper
Three-In-One Impression Trays
Triple Tray
V1980 Foolproof, Fast Single Crown Procedure
ValuLine Bite Trays
Visalys Core
WaveLUX
XV1
Xpanders
elvatome 2.0
Companies
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
ArtCraft Dental, Inc.
Benco
Brasseler
Cargus
Centrix
Clinician's Choice
Dentamerica
Dentazon
Dentsply Sirona
Designs for Vision
Directa
EcoBee
Exacta Dental
GC America
Henry Schein
Ho Dental
HuFriedyGroup
Ivoclar
Karl Schumacher
Kerr Dental
Kuraray Noritake Dental
LumaDent
Maxill
Mydent
Orascoptic
Pac-Dent
Parkell Inc.
Patterson
Pentron
Pentron Clinical
Plasdent
Practicon
Premier
Safco
Salvin
Shofu
Solventum
Sultan Healthcare
SurgiTel
TBS Dental
Tokuyama
Ultra Light Optics
Abstract
Double-Arch Impressions—Update 2026
A 2026 update on double-arch impressions: when they remain clinically effective, how they compare to digital scanning, and key techniques for achieving accurate, predictable results.
- Gordon’s Clinical Observations
- Current Use of Double-Arch Impressions
- Clinical Tips
- Comparison of Double-Arch Trays
- CR Conclusions
Hands-Free Headlamp Controls for Improved Infection Control
A practical evaluation of hands-free headlamp technologies comparing control systems, infection control benefits, and real-world limitations to help clinicians choose the safest, most efficient option for their operatory.
- Gordon’s Clinical Observations
- Available Designs
- Example Hands-Free Headlamp Designs
- CR Conclusions
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Not Indicated for Most Patients with Prosthetic Joints
An evidence-based update on antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with prosthetic joints, clarifying when premedication is unnecessary and guiding dentists toward safer, individualized decision-making.
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- What This Means for Dentists
- Clinical Decision Tool
- CR Conclusions
CR Noteworthy Products
The following products were rated excellent or good by CR Evaluator clinical use and CR Science evaluations.
- Popular Resin-based Composite Brand in Flowable Version with Three Simple Shades
- Extraction Instrument with Unique Tip is Desirable Adjunct to Extraction Armamentarium
- Budget-Friendly Dual-Cure Core Buildup Material
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