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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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DDS , Assistant Professor , Director of Local Anesthesia Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences
School of Dentistry University of the Pacific Arthur A . Dugoni
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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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