“We’ve got strength, we’ve got beauty. Now we’re going to start talking about long-term protection of restorations."

In this special episode of *Beyond the Operatory*, host John Stamper sits down with Dr. Troy Schmedding, a practicing clinician with 30 years of clinical experience. Brought to you by the team at Premier Dental, this conversation explores a technological leap forward in composite dentistry: the launch of MultiMatch™ Flow with BioArmor™ antimicrobial protection.

Dr. Schmedding explains how modern composite materials are evolving past traditional benchmarks of strength and aesthetics to tackle the challenge of secondary decay and marginal demineralization. They discuss the unique chemical properties of octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT) and how they fight against bacteria that can reduce the life of restoration, how single-shade universal systems eliminate complex shade-matching overhead, and how to comfortably use cutting-edge material innovations to build clinical authority and generate patient referrals.

 

In this episode, we cover:

Chapters

• 00:00:00 The Evolution of Composite Dentistry and Restoration Protection
• 00:00:54 Welcome and Introduction of Dr. Troy Schmedding
• 00:02:20 Combating Secondary Caries: The Problem MultiMatch™ Flow Solves
• 00:03:39 Deep Dive into BioArmor™ and Octenidine Dihydrochloride (OCT) Science
• 00:06:12 Light Diffusion Tech: Maximizing Aesthetics with Single-Shade Material
• 00:07:35 Leveraging Restorative Materials to Drive Patient Referrals
• 00:09:14 The Reality of "Dr. Google": Educating Post-COVID Dental Patients
• 00:11:18 Streamlined Workflows: Zero Technique Curve for the Clinician
• 00:13:03 Manufacturer & KOL Feedback Loops: The Premier Dental Partnership

 

About the Guest: Dr. Troy Schmedding, DDS, is an accomplished clinical dentist with three decades of private practice experience based in Walnut Creek, California. He serves as a prominent Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and clinical liaison for major dental manufacturers, including Premier Dental, helping translate raw technological material advancements into practical, real-world operatory success. Known for his forward-thinking approach to bioactive materials and patient communication, Dr. Schmedding focuses heavily on leveraging advanced restorative tech to maximize the long-term clinical outcomes of everyday restorative dentistry.