Whether it's a tooth with two or three broken cusps, a cracked tooth, or a post-endodontic restoration, Dr. Gammichia isn't afraid to ask the question: Why not composite? In this episode, our guest pulls back the curtain on how he restores these large, complex composite cases. He'll share the materials, burs, and clinical techniques that have made these restorations predictable in his hands, along with the practical tips and tricks he's developed over three decades of practice. Fair warning: you may completely disagree with our guest—or this conversation may challenge some of your most deeply held restorative beliefs. Either way, it's going to make you think. And if you're open to the possibilities, by the end of this episode you'll be looking at composite in a whole new light.

Patient communication is one of those skills that gets overlooked and undertrained—but it’s actually one of the most important things you can master to run a successful dental practice. To tell us all about it is our guest, Dr. Todd Snyder. He is a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to dental companies. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: www.Legion.Dentist.

Periodontal disease is no longer understood as a condition driven by biofilm alone. Emerging evidence continues to highlight the role of airway dysfunction, altered breathing patterns, and chronic inflammation as contributing risk factors to periodontal breakdown. This two-part CE webinar series explores the airway–inflammation–periodontal connection through a prevention-focused, hygiene-centered lens. Participants will learn how mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing influence the oral microbiome, salivary function, and inflammatory burden, and how these changes present clinically during routine hygiene visits. Dental hygienists will gain practical tools for recognizing airway-related red flags, implementing simple screening strategies within their scope, communicating findings confidently with patients, and integrating prevention-based periodontal care models that support long-term stability.

This 1 hour CE webinar examines current and emerging methodologies for the detection and non-invasive management of early dental caries. Participants will review recent evidence supporting minimally invasive interventions in comparison to traditional methodologies and discuss clinical protocols that preserve natural tooth structure while improving long-term outcomes.