Bonding and Beer

Are Your Clinical Decisions Based on the Right Evidence? - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 48

How much should scientific literature actually influence your clinical decisions—and how do you know which dental research to trust? In Episode 48 of Bonding & Beer, Dr.

What Makes a Good Adhesive? The 3 Things That Really Matter - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 47

In Episode 47 of Bonding & Beer, Rolando Nunez breaks down 3 key characteristics that make an adhesive a good adhesive: convenience, compatibility, and water content. Wh

Chemical Bonding: MDP, Silane, and the Keys to Lasting Restorations - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 45

In Episode 45 of Bonding & Beer, Rolando Nunez breaks down the science behind chemical bonding and why it's one of the most important factors in achieving predictabl

Does Mechanical Retention to the Tooth Structure Really Matter? - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 45

In this episode of Bonding & Beer, we continue our conversation on mechanical retention by shifting our focus from the restoration to the tooth structure itself. We break

What Every Dentist Should Know About Mechanical Retention - Bonding & Beer Ep. 44

In Episode 44, Rolando Nuñez takes a closer look at one of the most fundamental (and often overlooked) principles of adhesive dentistry: mechanical retention. With today&

Remembering Dr. Suh: The Visionary Who Revolutionized Dental Bonding - Bonding & Beer Ep. 43

Episode 43 of Bonding and Beer is a special tribute to the late Dr. Suh. He was a visionary whose impact on restorative dentistry and dental bonding continues to shape th

The Foundation of Restorative Dentistry: Adhesives, Cements & Composites - Bonding & Beer Ep. 42

Feeling overwhelmed by all the dental materials on the market? You’re not alone. In Episode 42 of Bonding & Beer, Dr. Rolando Nuñez breaks down the confusion and gives yo

The 6 Pieces of Dental Equipment That Will Transform Your Workflow - Bonding and Beer - Ep. 41

If your days in the dental office feel slower, harder, and more chaotic than they should, your equipment (not your technique) might be the problem. In this episode of Bon

Your Zirconia Bonds Are Failing… The 2-Step Fix Most Dentists Miss - Bonding and Beer - Ep. 40

If your zirconia crowns keep debonding, the problem probably isn’t the cement, it’s the bonding protocol. In this episode of Bonding and Beer, we break down the 2 simples

Stop Blaming Adhesives: Why Your Bonds are Failing w/ Dr. Rob Ritter - Bonding and Beer - Ep. 39

Having trouble with bonded restoration failure? Overwhelmed by the number of dental adhesives to choose from? Looking for adhesive insight from dental professionals? Look

Pulp Capping Without Guesswork: When to Do It and What to Use - Bonding and Beer - Ep. 38

Stop guessing when it comes to pulp capping. Dr. Rolando Nuñez breaks down when to pulp cap, why it works, and what materials have the science backed power to get the job

Ignoring IFUs Is Costing You Restorations (and You Don’t Even Know It) - Bonding and Beer Ep. 37

When is the last time you read the instructions for use of your favorite dental product? Join Dr. Nuñez in episode 37 where he breaks down the importance of reading the i

The Truth About 3D Printed Resins... Is The Dental World Ready? - Bonding and Beer Ep. 36

The Truth.... or should we say Dr. Rolando's professional opinion on the use 3D printed resins in dentistry. From models, to dentures, and all the way to final resto

3 Costly Mistakes That Ruin Your Restorations (and How to Avoid Them) - Bonding and Beer Ep. 35

Avoid these 3 major clinical mistakes that cause post-op sensitivity, zirconia debonding, and zirconia contamination. Learn how to properly manage etched dentin, bond zir

Why Your Composite Restorations Keep Failing (and How to Finally Fix It!) - Bonding and Beer Ep. 34

In this episode of the Bonding and Beer dental podcast, Dr. Rolando Nuñez focuses on how to avoid and deal with failures during direct composite restorations. There are a

What I Wish I Knew as a New Dentist w/ Dr. Devin McClintock - Bonding and Beer - Episode 33

Dr. Devin McClintock joins Dr. Rolando Nunez on the Bonding and Beer Dental Podcast to give advice and insight to new dentists based on her our experience. You definitely

The 3 Secrets Behind Every Flawless Anterior Composite (Dentists Miss These!) - Bonding and Beer 32

Dr. Rolando Nunez breaks down 3 key features you should be looking for in your anterior composite. Learn the best techniques for composite restorations, get tips on compo

Stop the Failure: The 3 Features Every Great Posterior Composite Has - Bonding and Beer - Episode 31

So you are doing a composite restoration in the posterior? What are the must have attributes of your composite? In episode 31 of the Bonding and Beer Dental Podcast, Dr.

The Truth About Today’s Composite Trends (What Actually Works in 2025) - Bonding and Beer - Episode 30

Dental composites are getting simpler, but does that make things more confusing? In episode 30 of the Bonding and Beer Dental Podcast, Dr. Rolando goes in depth on what h

Finding The Right Calcium Releasing Product For Your Procedure - Bonding and Beer - Episode 29

Join Dr. Rolando in episode 29 of the Bonding and Beer dental podcast as he talks about calcium release and calcium releasing products. Learn the importance of calcium in