Discover the hidden secrets to perfect dental bonding that they never taught you in dental school! In this episode, Dr. Bez breaks down the critical steps that make the difference between successful restorations and frustrating failures.

Learn:

• Why air abrasion is a game-changer for creating pristine bonding surfaces





• Essential soft tissue management techniques to prevent bleeding complications





• The proper etching, rinsing, and drying protocol most dentists rush through





• How to eliminate post-operative sensitivity once and for all





• Why rubber dam isolation is non-negotiable for predictable results

Whether you’re bonding composites, crowns, or veneers, these fundamental principles apply to everything you do. Dr. Bez shares practical tips from years of clinical experience that will transform your approach to everyday dentistry.

Ready to take your bonding skills to the next level? Like this video, subscribe for more clinical pearls, and share your biggest bonding challenge in the comments below!

Key moments

03:12 – Air Abrasion: A Game Changer
06:48 – Soft Tissue Management Techniques
10:32 – TCA Application and Safety Tips
13:30 – Importance of Healthy Gingiva
16:45 – Rubber Dam Essentials
19:20 – Teflon Cord vs Retraction Cord
22:10 – Following Bonding Instructions
25:18 – Proper Drying Techniques
28:35 – Primer Application and Sensitivity
32:08 – Composite Application Methods
35:00 – Final Tips and Avoiding Sensitivity

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Whether you’re one year out or forty, we all have clinical questions—and it’s OK not to have all the answers. That’s exactly why the Dental Advice Network exists. With leading experts like Dr Omar Ikram (Endodontist), Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen (Oral Medicine Specialist), Dr Steven Parker (Dental Sedationist), Dr Manu Ayer (Specialist Anaesthetist), Professor Ian Myers (Restorative expert), Dr Kar Mun Chan (Specialist Paediatric Dentist) and Associate Professor Geraldine Moses (Dental Therapeutics and Pharmacology expert), it’s your go-to place for clinical advice, case support, and evidence-based insights.

From medication queries to red flags in oral pathology—or even just a second opinion—Dental Advice Network connects you to trusted voices in dentistry and medicine, including an in-house medical doctor. You’ll also get access to clinical webinars, CPD content, and curated updates to stay ahead in your practice.

It’s peace of mind, peer support, and education—all in one place.

 And for Dental Head Start listeners, we’ve teamed up with Dental Advice Network to bring you an exclusive 10% discount when you subscribe. Just use the code HEADSTART10 at checkout. Plus—if you’re a first-year graduate, you already get a massive 50% off.

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