André V. Ritter, DDS, MS, MBA, PhD

Dr. André Ritter is Professor and Chair at the Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care at New York University, in New York City. He received his dental doctorate degree from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil (UFSC), in 1987, a MSD degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) in 2000, and a PhD from Positivo University in 2019. Dr. Ritter also has two Certificates in Operative Dentistry, from UFSC and UNC, and an MBA in HealthCare Management from Northeastern University. He is actively involved in clinical and laboratory research, particularly in the areas of biomaterials and caries risk assessment and management. He also maintains a part-time intramural practice devoted to restorative and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Ritter has published numerous journal articles, research abstracts, and book chapters. He is a member of several dental organizations, including the American and International Associations for Dental Research, the European Caries Organization, and the International College of Dentists. Dr. Ritter has presented many scientific papers and continuing education courses regionally, nationally, and internationally.


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Posterior Composites (7th Edition)

Posterior composites, because of the continuing improvement in materials and patient popularity, continue to gain popularity as an alternative to traditional restorative materials.&nbsp\; The author has updated the information and references in this dynamic area of restorative dentistry.&nbsp\; Two important areas (Longevity and Causes of Failure) are included to aid the clinician in decision-making and communication with the patient. In addition, important new material has also been added to the section on curing lights, including discussion of the newer LED light sources.&nbsp\; The 7th edition of this Guide continues to be a valuable contemporary reference for the dentist providing posterior composite restorations in their practice.

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