A Correction Or Two

Well, wouldn't you know it. I step out of my territory,
and into the clinical world to share some great tips
with you...and I get immediately corrected...TWICE!

First, Dr. Steve Allen of Australia correctly points out
that to get the best elimination of the oxygen inhibited layer,
use a non-water based substance. Here's what he said:

"KY gel is a water based lubrucant (for very obvious reasons as
a se*ual lubricant!!!) and definitely does not keep oxygen
away from the composite. Please use glycerine - you will be
getting the correct curing without an oxygen inhibition layer.
If in doubt check Dr Gordon Christensen at Clinician's Report
formerly CRA)."
Kind regards,
Steve Allen (Australia)

Thanks Steve! Next, my own assistant Paige read my message
and said, "Dr. B, you know we haven't used KY gel in FOREVER!
We've been using Oxygene gel and Liquid Lens".

Paige and Susan put the gels in little Ultradent syringes,
so it's easy to dispense. So I had goofed when I said KY
in the earlier message. Sorry about the mix-up. So you'll
need to cancel that case of KY you just ordered!

The Oxygene is water based too, but does have glycerin as well,
so I'll have to check on that. But at least I was able to
get it straight for you, with the help of Paige and Dr. Steve.

I think I'll stick to MY territory from now on...

All my best,
Chris