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tool and techniques. Although this case study is indicative for this specific patient, the preliminary diagnostic information is essential to collect from all patients prior to the start of treatment. Furthermore, as SDF and GIC restorations are furthered studied, it is essential for practitioners to present appropriate informed consents and alternatives to treatment to ensure understanding for their patients.
Acknowledgements The authors would like to acknowledge Drs. Steven Duffin, John Frachella, Jason Hirsch, Jeremy Horst, Martin Macintyre, Cate Quas, and Douglas Young for the term“ Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Treatment( SMART)” as pioneers for this technique. SMART has several possible variations one of which is presented here. The authors would also like to thank Drs. Vu Le and Allen Wong for contribution of the figures provided in this case study.
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Bernadette ALVEAR FA
DDS, Assistant Professor, Director of Local Anesthesia Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences
School of Dentistry University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni
San Francisco CA 94103, USA
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Dr. Bernadette Alvear Fa, DDS is an assistant professor in the Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences. She is the current Director for the Local Anesthesia Curriculum. She began as an instructor in 2006, then became a clinical instructor at the University of Illinois, Chicago in 2008. She returned to the Pacific as an assistant professor in 2010 and actively practices in the Faculty Dental Service Group
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