Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAustralian Mavericks: Let's Remove the Cracks
Season 1 Episode 9
In 2000, Graem Milicich and Tim Rainey published an article outlining how traditionally treated teeth were at greater risk to infections from cracks …
2 years, 1 month ago
Could This Type of Dentistry Make Me a Happy Dentist?
Season 1 Episode 8
In 1995 Dr. David Alleman wanted to quit dentistry. Frustrated with failing restorations and post-operative sensitivity, he couldn’t see how his work…
2 years, 2 months ago
Deep Margin Elevation
Season 1 Episode 7
Why aren’t all dentists performing deep margin elevations with composite? It might be because you’re listening to old research. “Violating the biolog…
2 years, 2 months ago
Stress-Reduced Direct Composite
Season 1 Episode 6
The tops of teeth don’t matter… as much as the bottoms. The key to any biomimetic restoration is the direct component, which is why I describe biomim…
2 years, 3 months ago
1995-2000: The Wild West of Dental Bonding Systems
Season 1 Episode 5
Early adhesive dentistry showed promise, but as Dr. David Alleman began implementing these new techniques into his practice, the success wasn’t immed…
2 years, 3 months ago
Flow and Dental Composites
Season 1 Episode 4
We are able to visualize how molecules move during polymerization thanks to the work of Carel L Davidson in the 1980s. Being able to visualize and th…
2 years, 4 months ago
What is C-Factor?
Season 1 Episode 3
C-factor is more than the ratio of bonded to unbonded surfaces. Understanding C-factor, or Configuration Factor, is essential to understanding how co…
2 years, 4 months ago
History, Chemistry and Why They Matter in Dentistry
Season 1 Episode 2
A long-lasting dental restoration comes down to molecules. Dr. David Alleman breaks down the research timeline of developing adhesives that can bond …
2 years, 5 months ago
Finding a Better Way to Fix Teeth
Season 1 Episode 1
Dr. David Alleman is known today as an innovator in the dental field, but it didn’t start that way. Dr. Alleman recalls his early interest in science…
2 years, 5 months ago