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Dr. David Alleman has been practicing dentistry for 32 years since his graduation from the University of the pacific in 1978. The first three were in the US navy and the last 29 years in Utah. In 1995, he started studying adhesive dentistry with Dr. Ray Bertolotti. In 1999, he started studying with Dr. John Kois. These two mentors guided him through a 10-year/10,000 hour review of the literature on which advanced adhesive (Biomimetic) dentistry is based. Other mentors and collaborators are Dr. Gary Unterbrink, Dr. Didier Dietschi, Dr. Pascal Magne and Dr. Geoff Knight.  David's son, Davey is now following in his footsteps to teach their theories to the masses and encouraging dentists to think differently about adhesive dentistry.

Over the last 15 years, there has been a steady evolution in the restorative approach with a progression from mechanical retention to advanced adhesion.  Collectively, the science, principles, and techniques of advanced adhesive dentistry is known as Biomimetic Dentistry. At its core, the biomimetic approach respects the simple philosophy that we must “mimic life” and understand the natural tooth in its entirety to adequately restore teeth.  Naturally, conserving more of the intact tooth is paramount to this approach, and pairs perfectly with adhesion. The need for mechanical retention, and excessive preparation for full coverage restorations is eliminated. Properly applied, adhesion is best able to preserve marginal integrity and prevent leakage and gaps. Additionally, the adhesively restored tooth is best able to handle and manage functional stresses similarly to the intact natural tooth. As a result, the biomimetically restored tooth eliminates gaps under restorations and cracks into dentin that develop as a result of deformation and stress concentrations. Post-operative pain and sensitivity are eliminated, and vitality is preserved as bacteria are not able to invade and kill the pulp.

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Join JB for this week's news.  She highlights the ADA's upcoming resolution on amalgam use and their policy due in 2023 on direct restorative materials.  

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Dr. Adamo Notarantonio is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine (2002), where he received honors in both removable and fixed prosthodontics.  He completed his residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program at Stony Brook in 2003, and was chosen by faculty to complete a second year as Chief Resident.

Dr. Adamo was accredited by American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in 2011, and recently received his Fellowship in the AACD. He is the only Accredited Fellow in New York State, and the 80th person worldwide to achieve this honor. He was further honored by the Academy when asked to serve as a consultant and examiner for the Accreditation and Fellowship processes.

In 2016, Dr. Adamo was awarded the AACD’s  Rising Star Award.  Dr. Adamo has been re-elected to serve on the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry®,is the most recent past chairman of the ABCD, and has recently been appointed the Accreditation Chairman of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Adamo is a graduate of the Kois Center, where he studied under Dr. John Kois. He also has completed The Dawson Academy Core Curriculum. Dr. Adamo has received his fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He has been published in multiple dental journals and lectures nationally and internationally on such topics as CAD/CAM dentistry, implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, composite dentistry and dental photography. Dr. Adamo also volunteers his time at the NYU College of Dentistry where he is a Clinical Instructor in the Honors Aesthetics Program.

Dr. Adamo is an avid golfer and is also fluent in Italian.

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Join JB for this week's news update with more discussion on Massachusetts Question 2 and support coming in from ADA and AGD.

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Join JB, Chad and Jeff as they catch up with Dr. Robert Soto.
Instagram handle: @doctorsoto

Dr. Soto is a member of the AACD and is bringing esthetic virtual consultations to life.  As a graduate of Kois, he is delivering both esthetic and functional smiles to individuals all over the US.  If you have ever considered moving into virtual consultations or growing your knowledge of esthetic dentistry, this is the episode for you!  He is a dynamic dentist out of the San Francisco Bay area.  Dr. Soto is truly a gift to our profession. 
Original air date October 6, 2022

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Join JB as she interviews Dr. Paul Goodman of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect.  They discuss the current status of dental education, dental career choices and the future of the dental profession.  JB and Paul really dig deep into some big issues facing dentists and answer some hard hitting questions!  This is a must listen for all dentists regardless of your career phase.  The current challenges in dentistry will impact all clinicians at some point.  

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Join JB, Chad and Jeff as they discuss this week's news and happenings in the dental community.  Our previously scheduled guest had a conflict so they fly solo in this podcast!  

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Join JB for this week's news segment.  We discuss mid-level providers and current legislation that could have an impact on moving this agenda forward!

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Join JB, Chad and Jeff with Dr. Marta Revilla-León as she highlights the future of in face simulations and where digital dentistry research is headed.  You do not want to miss this one!

Dr.  Marta Revilla-Leónv obtained her PhD in Prosthodontics and Digital Dentistry at The Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde (ACTA) University in Amsterdam. She obtained her MSD in prosthodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle and a MS in Esthetic Dentistry at the Complutense University of Madrid.

Dr. Revilla-León is specialist in digital dentistry with more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed dental journals in the last 4 years related with facial and intraoral scanning methods, virtual patient integration, digital implant scans with photogrammetry systems, polymer, metal, and ceramic additive manufacturing technologies, development of dental devices with Exocad, 3Shape dental systems, blender and artificial intelligence for dental applications.

Prior to this position, Dr. Revilla-León has been the assistant program director in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Texas A&M University in Dallas.

Currently, Dr. Revilla is also Affiliate Faculty in the Graduate in Prosthodontic Program at the University of Washington in Seattle and in the Graduate in Prosthodontic Program at Tufts University in Boston.

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Join JB for this weeks news recap including September as Infection Control Month and a heart felt story of a 50 year career in dentistry!  Stay in the know with DINKS NEWS!