38. What the DEJ/DEC teaches us about bonding [Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus]

<p>Earn dental continuing education for listening to this podcast through: <a href= "https://www.dentaldigestinstitute.com/dental-continuing-education/"> https://www.dentaldigestinstitute.com/dental-continuing-education/</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This lesson features an interview with biomimetic master and founder of the BAARD institute, Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus.</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">He’ll discuss the complex inter-workings of the dentin enamel complex (DEC or DEJ) and make a compelling argument for how it functions as an organ. A fundamental understanding for the DEC/DEJ is necessary for understanding how to properly practice advanced adhesive dentistry. Why? Because, the DEC/DEJ is nature’s perfect bonding of enamel to dentin. Biomimetic dentists aim to mimic this biological structure in their restorations.</span></p> <p>About Dr. Schiffenhaus:</p> <p>Dr. Schiffenhaus received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology from Arizona State University where he conducted undergraduate and graduate research on biomarkers for a cancer vaccine. Dr. Schiffenhaus completed Dr. David and Davey Alleman’s Biomimetic Mastership program. He is the creator of the Biomimetic Advanced Adhesive Restorative Dentistry (BAARD) institute.</p> <p>While working on his Master’s he taught biology to students taking the medical admissions test, biology and chemistry at St. Mary’s High School, and general biology at Mesa Community College.</p> <p>He earned his second Master’s in Biomedical Sciences and Doctorate in Dental Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ.</p> <p>In November of 2015, he went on a dental mission to Tonga with a group of faculty and students from Midwestern University. During his mission he provided thousands of dollars of free dental care to those in need.</p> <p>Find out if Dr. Schiffenhaus’s episode of the <a href= "https://dentaldigestinstitute.com/podcast/">Dental Digest Podcast</a> is eligible for <a href= "https://dentaldigestinstitute.com/dent