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Rev ADM 2026; 83 (4)

Influence of Greene Vardiman Black and Michael Buonocore on minimal intervention dentistry.

Lanata E, Sifuentes SJÁ

Language: Spanish
References: 81
Page: 224-233
PDF size: 669.53 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Black and Buonocore were two pivotal figures in the development of dentistry. The former established standards and principles that endured for over seven decades; in his 1908 book A Work on Operative Dentistry he already warned: "The day will come when we will practice preventive dentistry instead of restorative dentistry". Over seventy years ago, the latter pioneered the acid-etching technique for tooth enamel, which laid the foundation for dental adhesion. This breakthrough enabled significant advancements in operative dentistry, dental materials, prosthodontics, and, most notably, preventive dentistry—ultimately leading to today's approach of minimal intervention. This article analyzes these shifts, which, unfortunately, are still overlooked by many educators and dentists worldwide.


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