Description
The Stevenson Restorative Reader
A Compendium of Materials, Adhesion & Technique
The Stevenson Restorative Reader is a comprehensive, evidence-based clinical reference for dentists who want to understand not only what materials and techniques to use, but why.
Developed from the Stevenson Dental Solutions MasterPath curriculum and the clinical teaching of Richard G. Stevenson III, DDS, FAGD, FACD, ABOD, this 2026 edition brings seven Stevenson Readers together into one practical restorative dentistry reference.
The book follows restorative dentistry from the foundation outward — beginning with adhesion to enamel and dentin, progressing through glass ionomers, vital pulp therapy and composites, and concluding with glass-ceramics, zirconia, and the evidence behind the Stevenson Method.
Topics Include:
- The Adhesion Reader — Bonding to enamel and dentin, adhesive chemistry, etch strategies, adhesive generations, and clinical protocols
- The Glass Ionomer Reader — Conventional glass ionomer, RMGI, glass hybrids, material selection, and clinical applications
- The Pulp Capping Reader — Caries excavation, diagnosis, vital pulp therapy, direct and indirect pulp capping, materials, and clinical protocols
- The Composites Reader — Composite chemistry, filler systems, polymerization, handling, bulk-fill materials, resin cements, core build-ups, and CAD/CAM resin-ceramic materials
- The Glass-Ceramic Reader — Dental glass and glass-ceramic materials, classification, material families, selection, bonding considerations, and clinical applications
- The Zirconia Reader — Zirconia materials, generations, properties, material selection, surface treatment, cementation, and clinical considerations
- Read Before You Restore — Twelve foundational papers behind the Stevenson Method
Built for Clinical Decision-Making
This is not simply a collection of material specifications. The Reader is designed to help clinicians connect materials science, evidence, and clinical technique.
Throughout the book, Stevenson Recommends sections identify the clinical decisions we teach and use. Each major reader concludes with a Stevenson Doctrine, Master Comparison Table, and Chairside Quick Reference, making the book useful both for in-depth study and quick consultation during clinical practice.
A Curated Clinical Index provides rapid access to materials, products, techniques, and clinical topics throughout the book.
Evidence-Based. Defensible. Practical.
The central philosophy is simple: match the material to the job.
No restorative material is universally “best.” Understanding the chemistry, biology, mechanical properties, limitations, and available evidence allows the clinician to select the appropriate material and technique for each clinical situation.
The Stevenson Restorative Reader was created to bridge the gap between academic materials science and everyday restorative dentistry — providing a reference that can be studied, taught, defended, and used chairside.
