How Pulpdent’s Smart Restorative Materials are Reshaping Dentistry
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“70% of restorations that we now place today are replacements for existing restorations.” In this episode of Beyond the Operatory, hosted by John Stamper and proudly brought to you by Dental City, Dr. Neville Hatfield joins Michael Jeffery, Director of Product & Strategy at Pulpdent, to discuss the role of bioactive restorative materials in modern dentistry. The conversation explores recurring restoration failures, adhesive margin breakdown, remineralization science, and why clinicians are increasingly looking beyond passive materials toward therapeutic restorative solutions. The discussion also examines patient expectations, AI-driven healthcare research, implant education trends, and the evolution of restorative materials from traditional composites to bioactive systems like ACTIVA. Listeners gain practical insight into how manufacturers and clinicians collaborate to identify workflow challenges, improve treatment outcomes, and meet the expectations of increasingly informed patients. In this episode, we cover: Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction & Podcast Welcome 00:03:52 What Bioactivity Means in Restorative Dentistry 00:09:34 Explaining Bioactive Restorations to Patients 00:11:46 Product Launch: ACTIVA Bulk Flow 00:13:25 Evolution of Composite Materials & Innovation 00:24:49 AI, Patient Expectations & Dentistry’s Future 00:29:52 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up About the Guests: Dr. Neville Hatfield Private-practice clinician practicing five days per week in Northern New Jersey. Dr. Hatfield is recognized for his focus on restorative materials science, evidence-based clinical decision-making, and adoption of bioactive treatment philosophies that prioritize long-term patient outcomes. Michael Jeffery Director of Product & Strategy at Pulpdent. Michael works at the intersection of R&D, clinician feedback, and product innovation, helping guide the development of restorative materials focused on patient benefit and clinical efficiency. Featured Product: ACTIVA BioACTIVE Bulk Flow According to Pulpdent’s product strategy team, ACTIVA Bulk Flow expands the company’s bioactive treatment system by providing a low-viscosity, self-leveling restorative option that prioritizes both clinician efficiency and patient benefit. Why Practices Should Consider Standardization Supports bioactive restorative philosophy Simplifies restorative decision-making Helps reduce workflow variation between providers Creates consistency across operatories Aligns restorative protocols with preventive dentistry goals Shop ACTIVA BioACTIVE Bulk Flow here: https://dentalcity.com/product/22385/pulpdent-activa-bioactive-bulk-flow
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