bonding and beer by Rolando Nuñez

In Episode 44, Rolando Nuñez takes a closer look at one of the most fundamental (and often overlooked) principles of adhesive dentistry: mechanical retention. With today's advanced adhesives and primers, it's easy to focus entirely on chemistry. But even the best bonding systems depend on proper surface preparation to achieve predictable, long-lasting results. In this episode, we discuss why mechanical retention still matters, how it impacts bond strength, and the critical role it plays when bonding to today's most common restorative materials.

Episode 43 of Bonding and Beer is a special tribute to the late Dr. Suh. He was a visionary whose impact on restorative dentistry and dental bonding continues to shape the profession today. Rolando reflects on his personal relationship with Dr. Suh, dating back to 1997, and shares stories that highlight the passion, innovation, and leadership that defined his life and career.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the dental materials on the market? You’re not alone. In Episode 42 of Bonding & Beer, Dr. Rolando Nuñez breaks down the confusion and gives you a simple, practical framework for choosing the right materials. No more chasing trends or getting lost in endless options. We focus on the foundation of restorative dentistry: adhesives, cements, and composites, and explain how mastering these core materials can lead to more predictable, consistent clinical outcomes.

If your days in the dental office feel slower, harder, and more chaotic than they should, your equipment (not your technique) might be the problem. In this episode of Bonding and Beer, we break down the 6 essential tools (3 must-haves and 3 game-changers) that will immediately improve your workflow, reduce strain, and elevate your clinical outcomes. From curing lights and loupes to scanners, and 3D printers, join Dr. Rolando Nunez as he breaks down the essential equipment that will transform your practices workflow.

If your zirconia crowns keep debonding, the problem probably isn’t the cement, it’s the bonding protocol. In this episode of Bonding and Beer, we break down the 2 simplest and most reliable methods for bonding to zirconia, including the critical steps of sandblasting, cleaning, priming, and cementation. Also, whether the zirconia is sandblasted by the lab or in your office. If you place zirconia crowns, bridges, or restorations, this episode will help you understand why zirconia bonds fail and how to create a predictable zirconia bond every time.

Having trouble with bonded restoration failure? Overwhelmed by the number of dental adhesives to choose from? Looking for adhesive insight from dental professionals? Look no further! Dr. Rolando Nuñez and Dr. Rob Ritter share crucial adhesive dentistry knowledge over an Irish red ale in this episode of Bonding and Beer.

Stop guessing when it comes to pulp capping. Dr. Rolando Nuñez breaks down when to pulp cap, why it works, and what materials have the science backed power to get the job done right. 

When is the last time you read the instructions for use of your favorite dental product? Join Dr. Nuñez in episode 37 where he breaks down the importance of reading the instructions for use.

The Truth.... or should we say Dr. Rolando's professional opinion on the use 3D printed resins in dentistry. From models, to dentures, and all the way to final restorations, have you started using 3D printing in your dental practice?

Avoid these 3 major clinical mistakes that cause post-op sensitivity, zirconia debonding, and zirconia contamination. Learn how to properly manage etched dentin, bond zirconia predictably, and prevent saliva contamination during try-in. Dr. Rolando Nuñez breaks down decades of research and real-world cases from the operatory in this dental podcast.

In this episode of the Bonding and Beer dental podcast, Dr. Rolando Nuñez focuses on how to avoid and deal with failures during direct composite restorations. There are a number of things to be aware of when working on a direct composite restoration, but Rolando zeros in on the most common failures. Those failures revolve around your curing unit, dual-cured materials, using a solid composite, and a matrix system.

Dr. Devin McClintock joins Dr. Rolando Nunez on the Bonding and Beer Dental Podcast to give advice and insight to new dentists based on her our experience. You definitely need to hear Dr. McClintock's dental origin story. She also brought her own growler... this one was fun! 

Dr. Rolando Nunez breaks down 3 key features you should be looking for in your anterior composite. Learn the best techniques for composite restorations, get tips on composite layering, shade matching, and composite polishing. Bonding and Beer: the dental podcast for dentists and dental students!

So you are doing a composite restoration in the posterior? What are the must have attributes of your composite? In episode 31 of the Bonding and Beer Dental Podcast, Dr. Rolando shares those most have characteristics that you need to look for in your posterior composite. 

Dental composites are getting simpler, but does that make things more confusing? In episode 30 of the Bonding and Beer Dental Podcast, Dr. Rolando goes in depth on what he believes to be the top 3 trends in composite dentistry today: Universal composites, Simplified shades, and composite warming.

Join Dr. Rolando in episode 29 of the Bonding and Beer dental podcast as he talks about calcium release and calcium releasing products. Learn the importance of calcium in restorative dentistry, how calcium interacts with the tooth structure, how it's released into the system, and how to find the perfect calcium releasing product for your procedure. 

Why replace a good restoration when you can repair! In Episode 28 of the Bonding and Beer dental podcast, Dr. Nuñez explains what intraoral repair is all about. He gets into the specifics or why, when, and how to repair a tooth intraorally. 

Take a deep dive into the world of light curing units with Dr. Rolando Nuñez in Episode 27 of the Bonding and Beer dental podcast. Is your light curing unit up to par? Does your curing unit have a high enough milliwatt output? Get your curing light questions answered and learn more about beam profile, collimation, wavelength, and intensity.

Our dental podcast has a special guest this week: Dr. Bradley Olson. We talk about how he made the move to cosmetic dentistry early in his career, how he got involved with the AACD, Veneer cementation, and what his life is like post dentistry. It was a pleasure having Dr. Olson on the show and we hope you enjoy this fun interview!

A compilation of our favorite moments from the first 25 episodes of the Bonding and Beer dental podcast. Thank so much to all who have supported and enjoyed our show over the past year. Cheers to the first 25 episodes and cheers to the future of Bonding and Beer!

In Episode 25 of Bonding and Beer, Dr. Rolando reflects on the topic of his masters thesis: The Effect of Warming Composites. It's safe to say, he's an expert when it comes to this topic! Learn about the pros and cons of warming composites and how to properly apply this technique.

Rolando sits down with Dr. Patrick Calalang to discuss what post-op sensitivity is, where it comes from, and how to avoid it completely. Tune in to our dental podcast for a review of an Arizona IPA, dental stories between 2 friends, and a lot of laughs along the way. Huge shout out to Dr. Calalang for coming on the podcast!

In today's dental and beer podcast we are talking about MDP (10-Methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate), the monomer that changed the game when it comes to bonding. Tune in to this episode of Bonding and Beer to learn about the history of MDP and how to use the monomer to get better bonds. Whether it's to metal, dentin, or zirconia, MDP can handle it all.

Today we are talking about the water content in dental adhesives. Dr. Rolando gets into the importance of water as part of your adhesive's formula and also the importance of getting rid of that water in order to achieve a more stable bonding layer. He also cracks open a beer from Paraguay! 

What makes a universal adhesive, universal? In episode 21 of Dr. Rolando Nuñez's dental podcast: Bonding and Beer, we talk about the specifications of what makes a dental adhesive universal. While drinking a Hazy IPA from the Northwest coast, Dr. Nuñez explains the importance of including a reliable universal adhesive at your dental practice. 

What are MMPs? Should I be worried about them? How can I deactivate MMPs? Dr. Rolando answers these questions and lets you in on the secret of longer lasting bonds in episode 20 of Bonding and Beer. 

Episode 19 of Bonding and Beer, the dental podcast, hosted by Rolando Nuñez.

The Adamo episode! Friends Ro and Adamo tell stories, talk about the AACD, and have a delicious east coast IPA during episode 18 of Bonding and Beer. Thank you to the wonderful Dr. Notarantonio for coming on the podcast!

Dive into the science of light polymerization and Filipino beer with Rolando in episode 17 of Bonding and Beer!

This week we have special guest Brian Rossetti on Bonding and Beer! He took a break from the phones and his travels to join us for a Guinness and to share some of his tales from sales. A lot of stories and a lot of laughs in this one!

Using a shade stable cement can be the difference between a happy patient and a disappointed one. In episode 15, Rolando gets into what shade stability is, why it's important, and gives you tips and tricks that will leave your restorations looking as aesthetically pleasing as possible.

Resin cements are cements based on polymers designed to adhere to the tooth structure, but what does that mean? Learn about what resin cements are, the history of how they became popular today, and much more in this episode of Bonding and Beer.

What is Immediate Dentin Sealing? When is it used? What are the advantages of using this technique? Find out the answer to those questions and more in Episode 13 of Bonding and Beer!

In this episode we are again talking lithium disilicate, but this time we focus on bonding to e.max. Learn what it takes to form a proper bond to e.max, whether you're doing crowns, inlays, onlays, or veneers!

In this episode we are talking lithium disilicate, more specifically e.max! Tune in to hear about how e.max became the go to lithium disilicate product and what makes it so special.

Working with dental composites can be tricky. From finding the right instrument, to dealing with the natural stickiness of composites, Rolando talks about how modeling resin could be the key ingredient your practice is missing.

You don't have to be a chemist to avoid adhesive compatibility issues! In episode 9, Rolando gives some tips and tricks on how to make sure your adhesive is compatible with the dual-cured material of your choosing. 

How does a dental product go from concept to being sold on the market? Rolando brings in special guest Tim Sedlacek, BISCO's project manager/supervisor, to help answer this question. Tune in to learn all about the process of creating a new dental product.

In episode 7 Rolando talks everything fiber posts. Starting with where post treatments come from to their place in modern day dentistry. 

In episode 6 we talk about the best uses for silane and concoctions in your practice. To expand on the topic, Ro brings in a special guest: BISCO's Research Scientist/Supervisor Dr. Qiang Ma, an expert when it comes to silane.

In episode 5 Ro delves deeper into the topic of Zirconia and describes how  Zirconia bonding is possible, and it might be easier than you think!

In episode 4 Ro explains what Zirconia is and goes into the history of how the material made its way into dentistry. 

Episode 3 of the Bonding and Beer podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez, features a special guest: Dr. Erick Yu the Manager of R&D Technology at BISCO. Rolando and Erick discuss what bioactivity is and what it takes to make a material bioactive.

Episode 2 of Bonding and Beer podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez, discusses Bonding Techniques and which one is best.

Bonding and Beer is a dental podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez , where adhesive restorative dentistry meets craft beer reviews 🎙️ Join Ro every 3 weeks as he uncorks a new beer and dives into the world of dental bonding, sharing insights and answering your questions.