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By Kristine Colker, Managing Editor n TODAY from 10–11 a.m. in aisle 5000, room 3, Dr. Howard Glazer will present “Baby Boomers Can Be Beautifil!” as part of the DTSC Symposia. In his session, Glazer will discuss the various uses of two GIOMER- basedmaterialsrelativetotheirprop- erties and clinical usage. Beautifil Flow Plus can be safely and effectively used in a variety of restorative procedures because of its availability in a wide range of shades anditsabilitytoresistwearandmain- tain a high glossy finish. To complement Beautifil Flow Plus, there is the conventional composite Beautifil II, which is extremely dura- ble, long lasting and ideal in larger restorative instances. Glazer talked to today about what to expect from his symposium. Dr. Glazer, you are presenting a DTSC Symposia session called “Baby Boomers Can Be Beautifil.” Would you give us a brief overview of your session? First of all, the word “beautiful” is not misspelled, but rather a play on the product line Beautifil from Shofu. The title is to imply that as my generation is maturing, there may be a need for enhanced esthetic restorations, and Shofu’s Beautifil line of products will allow the dentist to provide those services. Could you talk about flowable resins in general? What are some of the advantages of them and what should clinicians be looking for when they pick one to use? Flowable resin, such as Shofu’s Beau- tifil Flow Plus, have undergone a wonderful evolution into a material that is no longer just used for a base or liner but can now be used as a full restorative solution. Clinicians should look for a flow- able resin that can be used as a base-liner-restorative and has the following characteristics: highly vis- cous, stackable, good color range and stability, high-compressive strength so as to be abrasive resistant, highly polishable and plaque resistant, fluo- ride releasing (viz. GIOMER chemis- try) and, of course, is durable over a long period of time. How long have you been using Beautifil Flow Plus and Beautifil II, what are the advantages of both of these materials that you have found, and why would you recommend them to other clinicians? I have been using Beautifil II for more than three years, and it has been about two years since I was intro- duced to Beautifil Flow Plus. I would recommend both to my colleagues without reservation. As I’ve mentioned before, the new era of what I call “no flow-flowables” allows us to use these materials in instances where we previously had to use conventional composite resins. For example, I readily use Beautifil Flow Plus in Class V and Class I res- torations as well as shallow Class IIs. I rely on Beautifil II for large Class II restorations where I want a more packable resin that will also tolerate high masticatory forces. That said,therearemanyinstances whereby I create the cusps with Beautifil Flow Plus and fill the bulk of the restoration with Beautifil II. If an attendee is interested in going to your session, is there anything he or she should be aware of ahead of time? Is your session aimed at specialists or is it more of a general topic? The target audience for my presenta- tion is the general dentist and his/ her staff so that they become familiar with the advantages of these wonder- ful Shofu products. Through the lecture and with cases, I will be able to demonstrate the use of the materials and their respective advantages. Your session is sponsored by Shofu. How did you begin working with the company and what is it that you like about its products and services? My first association with Shofu was an introduction by a colleague who asked me to try their seventh- generation adhesive, Beautibond. As a big fan of seventh-generation adhe- sives,Iwasdulyimpressedandbegan to familiarize myself with more of Shofu’s products. I continue to be impressed with its product line and, therefore, continue our relationship not only because of the products but also because of the people who are Shofu. If there is one thing you hope attendees to your session come away with, what would it be? My objective is to have the attendees leave the presentation with a bet- ter understanding of what can be accomplished for our patients with flowable and conventional composite resins and to introduce them to the benefits of the beautiful Beautifil product line. Is there anything else you would like to add? Come, learn and ask questions. That is the hope for any audience by an educator. I think DTSC has provided a wonderful forum for such education, and I hope many will attend not only my program but others as well during the course of the meeting. speakers8 Greater New York Dental Meeting — Nov. 25, 2012 A ‘Beautifil’ lineDr. Howard Glazer talks about the evolution of flowable resins and how Beautifil Flow Plus and Beautifil II can benefit your patients ▲ ▲ About the speaker Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD, FACD, FICD, FASDA, FAAFS, is a past presi- dent of the AGD and former assistant clinical professor in dentistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y. He is the deputy chief forensic dental consultant to the Office ofChiefMedicalExaminerinNewYork City. Named as one of the “Leading Clinicians in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today, he lectures and publishes internationally on the sub- jectsofcosmeticdentistryandforensic dentistry. 5 Beautifil Flow Plus (Photo/Provided by Shofu Dental)