Restoratives Special Feature/Hot Topic - Sargenti paste still widely used despite controversy

Mar 15, 2010

2010 02 02 12 41 18 604 Sargenti 70 Sargenti paste still widely used despite controversy
The FDA, ADA, and AAE do not condone it, nor do U.S. dental schools. So why do dentists continue to use Sargenti paste? Read more.

Latest in Restorations
2026 02 Catapult Riva 400
Riva SC is the next breakthrough
February 4, 2026
Dental Composite Anatoliy Gleb
Nordin launches new cement
December 17, 2025
2025 12 02 Catapult Universal Composites 400
Redefining what’s possible with universal composites
December 8, 2025
2025 10 24 Voco Vpt 400
Voco launches new biocompatible cement
October 24, 2025
Related Stories
2010 02 25 23 19 42 889 Biolase I Lase 250
Periodontics
FDA clears Biolase's iLase 'personal laser'
2008 09 29 16 08 46 67 Thumbsupanddown
Restorations
Christensen panel: Dental costs outpacing middle America
2010 03 15 09 59 46 507 3shape Ca Mbridge 450
3D Printing
3Shape's new CAMbridge 2010 offers automated milling
2014 02 13 13 44 51 873 Ask Marty200x200
Clinical
Ask Marty: What cool products did you see at this year's Chicago Midwinter Meeting?
More in Restorations
Riva SC is the next breakthrough
By Dr. Haleh Fazeli
Dr. Haleh Fazeli shares her experience using Riva SC, an advanced glass ionomer that offers superior strength, adaptability, and fluoride release for diverse restoration challenges.
February 4, 2026
2026 02 Catapult Riva 400
Nordin launches new cement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dual-cure post cement and core build-up composite offers high compressive strength and adhesion and user-friendly handling.
December 17, 2025
Dental Composite Anatoliy Gleb
Redefining what’s possible with universal composites
By Dr. John Zalesky
Dr. John Zalesky and the Catapult Education Evaluators provide their clinical feedback of Ultradent's Transcend Universal Composite.
December 8, 2025
2025 12 02 Catapult Universal Composites 400
Voco launches new biocompatible cement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Voco has launched MTA vpt, a biocompatible, radiopaque mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)-based cement for vital pulp therapy.
October 24, 2025
2025 10 24 Voco Vpt 400
What affects dental restoration longevity may surprise you
By Ava Barros
The longevity of dental restorations may be influenced by a few specific factors, reports research recently published in Dental Materials.
August 20, 2025
Restoration Woman Uv Curing Sandyche
Polish with precision: A clinical perspective on Shofu’s OneGloss system
By Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty
Composite dental restorations have revolutionized dentistry and transformed smiles. But clinicians must strike the right balance between functionality and aesthetics. Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty of Catapult Education relates her clinical experience with the Shofu OneGloss PS Polishing System.
August 1, 2025
Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty.
Why every dentist needs a reliable glass ionomer in their toolkit
By Dr. Danny Snyder
A reliable glass ionomer is essential for every dentist, writes Dr. Danny Snyder, and SDI Riva Light Cure stands out. Catapult Education evaluates Riva's biomimetic formula in a class V lesion.
July 8, 2025
2025 07 08 Snyder Danny 400
Exploring Biodentine XP from Septodont: A game changer in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Dr. Lauren Kuhn-Nuth discusses Septodont's Biodentine XP, a versatile dental material.
May 6, 2025
Dr. Lauren Kuhn-Nuth.
These 3D-printed restorations may not be OK long term
By Ava Barros
These 3D-printed noninvasive restorations may experience significant wear over time. Therefore, they may only be suitable for short-term use. The study was recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
May 2, 2025
2025 05 03 3 D Printed Restorations 400
Shofu Super-Snap Polishing System
By Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty
Looking for a reliable way to polish composite resin restorations? Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty with Catapult Education reviews the Shofu Super-Snap Polishing System.
May 2, 2025
2025 04 Catapult Shofu Supersnap 400
Ormco launches etch-free bonding
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ormco Corporation has launched its etch-free bonding solution, an adhesive system designed to improve the orthodontic bonding process.
April 25, 2025
2025 04 25 Ormco Etchfree Bonding
Dandy launches end-to-end smile workflow
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Digital dental lab Dandy has launched its 3-Appointment Smile Makeover, an end-to-end digital workflow for aesthetic cases.
April 17, 2025
Dental Implant Older Man
Page 1 of 274
Next Page