Hosted by Dr David Keir

Ever placed a filling only to discover a weak contact point or frustrating overhang? The secret to restorations that truly last lies in one critical skill: mastering your matrix technique.

In this episode, Dr. David Keir shares practical wisdom on selecting and placing matrices for perfect restorations every time.

You’ll discover:

• Which matrix systems work best for specific clinical situations
• How to achieve firm contacts and prevent overhangs
• Simple techniques to ensure proper gingival seals
• The game-changing “saddle matrix” for challenging distal restorations
• When to consider pre-wedging and how to properly use Teflon

Whether you’re placing Class II composites or tackling complex anterior restorations, these tried-and-tested techniques will transform your restorative outcomes and save you valuable chair time.

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This episode of the Dental Head Start Podcast is proudly supported by Dental Advice Network.

Whether you’re one year out or forty, we all have clinical questions—and it’s OK not to have all the answers. That’s exactly why the Dental Advice Network exists. With leading experts like Dr Omar Ikram (Endodontist), Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen (Oral Medicine Specialist), Dr Steven Parker (Dental Sedationist), Dr Manu Ayer (Specialist Anaesthetist), Professor Ian Myers (Restorative expert), Dr Kar Mun Chan (Specialist Paediatric Dentist) and Associate Professor Geraldine Moses (Dental Therapeutics and Pharmacology expert), it’s your go-to place for clinical advice, case support, and evidence-based insights.

From medication queries to red flags in oral pathology—or even just a second opinion—Dental Advice Network connects you to trusted voices in dentistry and medicine, including an in-house medical doctor. You’ll also get access to clinical webinars, CPD content, and curated updates to stay ahead in your practice.

It’s peace of mind, peer support, and education—all in one place.