045 Adhesive Dentistry Unpacked: Bonding, Isolation, and the Art of Shade Matching with Dr.Celine Higton

Get the latest information on the 6th International Symposium here: https://tinyurl.com/nhhc5anxIn this episode of the All Pulp No Fiction Dental Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Celine Higton to explore her journey from architecture to dentistry, her first-ever visit to Japan, and how culture, artistry, and precision shape her approach to modern adhesive dentistry. She discusses the evolution of adhesive techniques, the critical steps that determine long-term success—especially dentine bonding and rubber dam isolation—and practical insights on shade matching, composite shrinkage, and balancing direct vs. indirect restorations. Outside the clinic, Dr. Celine shares her passion for motorbikes, the challenge of finding balance, and her advice for young dentists striving for excellence. She closes with a message to attendees of the upcoming 6th International Dental Symposium: it’s a lineup and experience not to be missed.Dr. Celine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcelinehigton/Paper mentioned in the interview:Clinical in-situ evaluation of the effect of rubber dam isolation on bond strength to enamel. (Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jerd.12979)