Dental Asia China magazine: July-September 2025

A new issue of Dental Asia China (July–September 2025) has been released; below is a concise, clinically oriented overview of key materials with commentary for practicing dentists and laboratory managers.

Key materials

From dental plaque to prevention: the role of the oral microbiome in managing overall health

The section analyzes the current understanding of the oral microbiome as a crossroads factor between oral and somatic health, emphasizing the bidirectional relationship with systemic diseases.

Key clinical takeaways and practical recommendations:

• Regular risk assessment: incorporating a history of systemic inflammatory conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes) during periodontal examination.
• Prevention and patient motivation: using evidence-based hygiene programs to correct dysbiosis and reduce systemic burden.
• Interdisciplinary coordination: information sharing with a general practitioner/endocrinologist in cases of significant microbiota changes or severe periodontopathy.

Expert commentary: For practice, it is important to integrate microbiological risk assessment into the standard periodontal chart—this enhances the quality of prevention and justifies referrals to relevant specialists.

Read in full (page 18 in the digital issue)

U.S. Clinical Guidelines: Class II Restorations of Upper Central Incisors

The article presents a simplified layering technique for restoring Class II restorations on upper central incisors using Transcend universal composite, emphasizing optical integration and a minimally invasive approach.

Practical points for the clinician:

• Preparation: adhere to the principle of minimally invasive tissue removal, preserving enamel margins for adequate adhesion.
• Material and layering: combine base and optical layers (enamel/dentin analogs) to mimic transparency and shade gradients.
• Contact and contour control: Use matrices and wedges to restore proper contact areas and incisal edge contours.

Expert commentary: When working in the aesthetic zone, preoperative shade assessment under natural light, polymerization testing, and step-by-step validation of optical layers are critical. Transcend demonstrates predictable polymerization and color stability in clinical practice, but always evaluate its interaction with the adhesive system used.

Read in full (page 34 in the digital issue)

From Chinese efficiency to American evidence-based medicine: Dr. Luo’s experience and the impact of exocad on digital dentistry

The interview with Dr. Luo highlights the role of the exocad platform as a key component of the digital workflow, facilitating the implementation of clinical innovations while simultaneously adhering to academic validation standards.

What is important for clinics and laboratories:

• A unified digital platform simplifies the integration of CAD/CAM, scanning, and milling/3D printing, reducing the number of manual steps and potential errors.
• Validation and verification: When implementing digital solutions, demand data on reproducibility and the accuracy of restoration fit within your laboratory’s specific conditions.
• Interregional differences: Consider local regulations and clinical preferences when adapting templates and material libraries.

Expert commentary: exocad provides flexibility in customizing protocols for laboratories of different levels; when transitioning to a digital workflow, it is crucial to conduct pilot cases and equipment calibration to maintain clinical predictability.

Read in full (page 40 in the digital issue)

Practical benefits for the clinic

To summarize, this issue is useful for implementing interdisciplinary approaches in periodontology, optimizing direct restorations in the anterior zone, and competently integrating digital solutions into clinical and laboratory practice. It is recommended to:

• Include assessment of systemic factors when planning periodontal prevention.
• Practice layering techniques and polymerization protocols to achieve stable aesthetics in Class II restorations.
• Plan a phased integration of CAD/CAM platforms with mandatory validation on your own cases.

Access to the issue

The full digital issue is available in the magazine’s online version.