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Foreword

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing… Never lose a holy curiosity.”

With these words, Albert Einstein encourages us to use our imagination and intuition to push the boundaries of the commonly accepted and create real progress.

For as long as I have known Douglas Terry, he has always followed that mantra, never satisfied with the status quo and continuously elevating dental care to new heights of clinical excellence.

This book presents such innovative concepts in a most comprehensive and invigorating manner. The incredible breadth of clinical applications of modern flowable composites, especially in combination with a novel injection technique, is demonstrated in such a compelling manner that it calls into question the validity of many “traditional” treatment concepts and materials.

While the existing evidence from a material science standpoint is convincing and supportive of the increased use of flowable composite materials in everyday clinical practice, the clinical simplicity, versatility, and longevity of the techniques described make them a true alternative to conventional protocols and restorative materials.

In addition to exceptional clinical documentation, one of the reasons Douglas’s books stand out in the dental literature and are so popular among clinicians and researchers alike is his unique ability to tell a compelling story. You will be drawn into the journey, starting with the fundamentals of adhesive dentistry and flowable composites and finishing with a variety of clinical applications and techniques you probably never even thought about. The level of detail Douglas provides from both scientific and clinical standpoints is astonishing, but it is never overwhelming due to his fluid and captivating writing style that keeps you reading and learning. In this book he has teamed up with the most renowned researchers and clinicians to distill the critical scientific and clinical information into a comprehensible and visually fascinating message. Whether you are a dental student or a most seasoned clinician or scientist, this book will open a new world to you and spur your curiosity in an unprecedented manner. “Never lose a holy curiosity!”

Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, Dr med dent habil

Professor and Chair, Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, Penn Dental Medicine

President, International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry