Dr. Ben Alvarez

Periodontics
Improving patient recovery following SRP
Catapult Education
How does the StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Recovery Kit affect healing after SRP? Two Catapult evaluators share insights.
September 4, 2026
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Intraoral Scanners
Precision without the premium: The future of digital scanning
Catapult Education
Dr. Ben Alvarez of Catapult Education reviews the Panda Scanner, an intraoral scanner that promises speed and accuracy under $13,000.
October 1, 2025
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Restorations
Modern solutions for class II restoration challenges
The sectional matrix has been perhaps the best advancement in modern dentistry. Recently, Ultradent introduced its new Halo Sectional Matrix System. Dr. Ben Alvarez provides his tested-in-the field review.
April 1, 2025
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Top Stories
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Legal Issues
Police investigate patient death following dental cleaning
Police are investigating two cases in which one patient died and another went into cardiac arrest following dental cleanings.
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Smile Design
Why I keep saying yes: One dentist's story of a patient, a risk, and a tray of fruit
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Podcasts
Why a few bad Google reviews may actually help your dental practice
Police emergency vehicle lights flashing red and blue at night.
Legal Issues
Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police
Metal handcuffs rest on top of a fingerprint identification card.
Legal Issues
Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
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