Cement for crowns that come off, plugging access holes (without cotton)

In this month's mailbag, Dr. Austin shares his go-to cement for crowns that have come off. Plus, find out what he uses to plug his implant and endo access holes. (Hint: it's not cotton!)

Posttreatment mouth rinses for periodontal patients

No single product will work for every patient, every time. So when a reader asked about choices for posttreatment mouth rinses for periodontal patients, Colleen Olson, RDH, BBA, identified four distinct options.

Demo: How to heat your composite without a hot water bath [video]

If your dental school experience was anything like Dr. Austin's, you might have submerged composite compules in baggies in a hot water bath to decrease the composite's viscosity and increase its flow. These days, a product exists so you don't have to do that.

Tinted silver diamine fluoride, adjustable headrest, and more

Browse new products, including bundled glass fiber–reinforced resin posts, an entry-level 3-D imaging system, tinted silver diamine fluoride, an adjustable memory foam dental headrest, composite-staining brushes, and more.

Submit a dental or hygiene product question

Got a question about a dental or hygiene product? Let us help! Submit one to Dr. Austin and Colleen today.

HyperFil dual-cure restorative composite by Parkell

HyperFil is curable to any depth because it’s light-cured and self-cured. That’s why you can rely on its performance from the bottom of the cavity all the way to the top! The material is nanofilled with 80% inorganic filler for providing greater wear resistance. Learn more and save with the Intro Kit.

3M Filtek One bulk-fill restorative

3M Oral Care traveled to three different trade shows—the Hinman meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, the Star of the North meeting in Twin Cities, Minnesota, and the California Dental Association meeting in Anaheim, California—to find out what dentists think of the new 3M Filtek One bulk-fill restorative. See what the dentists said here.

Free samples from Steri-Shield

Steri-Shield makes nitrile barriers for lamp handles, plus a variety of other infection control products. Want to try some for free? Sign up for a free sample.

Bite-Chek articulation film from Microcopy

Bite-Chek eliminates forceps, making it easy-to-use in every operatory. This new articulation tool simplifies occlusal adjustment while preventing postprocedure pain. Read more about this product here.