Alleman Center of Biomimetic Dentistry

09/08/2026

Alumni of our programs say dentistry feels easy after learning the Six Lessons Approach. This sense of ease comes from:

Knowledge: The Six Lessons Approach protocols outline exactly how to achieve long-term bonds to dentin and why they work. Learning SLA and the supporting research shifts your perspective so you clearly see the benefit of every step in your restorative process.

Mentorship: Questions come up, whether it’s a tricky case in the office, another post you see on Instagram or a new material from your rep. The Biomimetic Mastership includes long-term mentorship and support so you can have all of your questions answered, allowing you to practice at the same level as your teachers and mentors.

Confidence: Dentistry isn’t easy, but having confidence that your restorations will last for decades without failure or sensitivity removes the worry that many doctors feel on a daily basis. This confidence gives you the peace of mind to enjoy your work and know that your patients will enjoy the outcomes, too.

Learn more at allemancenter.com/sla

Upcoming training programs:
September 14: Online Biomimetic Mastership starts
September 25-26: SLA Workshop
October 7-10: In-Person Biomimetic Mastership
December 4-5: SLA Workshop

SLA Protocols by David Alleman
Case and videos by Davey Alleman and Dafina Doberdoli

08/24/2026

Crack dissection doesn’t work if:

You don’t understand the central stop zone
You aren’t able to clearly access and see the crack
You don’t use bonding protocols that account for the hierarchy of bondability and C-factor
You don’t isolate

Why?
The central stop zone (peripheral seal zone concept) protects the pulp when treating deep pathologies.

If you cannot see the bottom of the crack, you are probably not dissecting to the bottom. This means the crack will continue to propagate, causing symptoms and possibly leading to cuspal or root fracture.

Techniques matter when bonding to different substrates in the tooth. David Alleman ‘s Six Lessons Approach protocols outline techniques that restore the tooth to maximize bond strength, even in the deepest areas of the tooth that are the most difficult to bond to.

Isolation helps with visibility and prevents contamination that reduces bond strength.

With the right protocols, dissecting cracks in dentin can increase the predictability of your restorations by eliminating the cracks that cause post-operative sensitivity and fracture.

Every program at the Alleman Center teaches the Six Lessons Approach protocols for diagnosing, treating and restoring teeth with cracks. View upcoming course dates at allemancenter.com/events (link in bio).

Upcoming dates:
September 14: Biomimetic Mastership starts
September 25-26: SLA Workshop
October 7-10: In-Person Biomimetic Mastership
December 4-5: SLA Workshop

Case by Davey Alleman and Dafina Doberdoli

08/17/2026

In-Person Workshop: Advanced Occlusion
October 23-24
Provo, UT

CE: 16 Participation Hours
Prerequisite: Biomimetic Mastership or SLA Workshop

Beyond daily dentistry, biomimetic occlusion can benefit advanced cases with a minimally invasive approach. In this two-day workshop with Dr. David Alleman, DDS, and Dr. Davey Alleman, DMD, alumni build on Six Lessons Approach protocols and learn how to plan and treat full-mouth occlusion cases, including use of a Dahl appliance. The course will include multiple case examples with opportunities for attendees to practice all techniques in-operatory.

🦷Occlusal adjustment treatment planning for single tooth, quadrant and full mouth cases
🦷Opening envelope of function with Dahl appliance for TMJ treatment
🦷Additive techniques for occlusal adjustment
🦷Small group setting - one doctor per operatory

As part of this course, doctors also receive:

🦷Articles supporting the course materials
🦷A one-on-one treatment planning session after the workshop with Dr. David Alleman or Dr. Davey Alleman to discuss one of their current cases

Tuition $4,500
Early-bird Tuition $3,800 (ends September 23)
Register: https://www.allemancenter.com/events/occlusion-2026

For doctors new to the Six Lessons Approach who are interested in this course, you can sign up for our September Biomimetic Mastership or September SLA Workshop to meet the prerequisite.

Dr. David Alleman, DDS Dr. Davey Alleman, DMD October 23-24 Provo, UT

08/13/2026

59% of caries is left behind when using a tactile approach for caries removal.
(Anderson M, Charbeneau G. A comparison of digital and optical criteria for detecting carious dentin. J Prosth Dent. 1985;53(5): 643-646.)

Sound, caries-free dentin achieves the highest possible bond strengths, so when relying on adhesion for your restoration, knowing exactly where caries needs to be removed completely (peripheral seal zone) and where caries can be left behind (central stop zone in vital teeth) is critical for long-lasting restorations.

This means caries detector dye is non-negotiable.

If your techniques are predictable, you won’t achieve predictable results.

This systematic approach is at the center of every Six Lessons Approach training program. The protocols offer clear guidelines for practitioners that ensure consistent results with every case.

Learn more about online and in-person fall training programs at allemancenter.com/events.

SLA protocols by David Alleman
Case by Davey Alleman

08/05/2026

The better option for endodontically treated teeth. Here’s why:

🦷 Conserve critical tooth structure: The cervical 2-3 mm of dentin at the base of a tooth is considered critical tooth structure because this is where teeth naturally absorb occlusal forces. When this structure is removed (like with traditional crown preparations), excess stress is transferred to other areas of the tooth, increasing the risk of fracture

🦷 Deep margin isolation and elevation: Non-vital teeth often have deep defects that require subgingival treatment. Protocols for deep margin isolation and elevation create long-lasting bonds to deep and root dentin to elevate the margin to restore this area without surgery and allow for better isolation during endodontic treatment.

🦷 Seal the tooth under the restoration: Prevent reinfection and recurrent decay with a bond to dentin that seals out bacteria from entering under the restoration. These advanced adhesive protocols protect the remaining tooth structure while promoting a long-term bond to the enamel replacement.

These are the topics taught only in the Biomimetic Mastership. Learn the techniques and research that apply advanced adhesion to non-vital teeth.

Our next class (and last of 2026) starts September 14. Early-bird registration discount ends August 14. Learn more and register at allemancenter.com/mastership.

Questions? DM us 👋

Case and video by Davey Alleman and Dafina Doberdoli

07/29/2026

Free Lecture: The Black, White and Gray of Crack Management with Dr. David Alleman, DDS, and Dr. Davey Alleman, DMD

Tuesday, August 4
6:30 pm MDT (UTC-6)
CE Hours: 1 Lecture Hour

Cracks into dentin, the third most common dental pathology, are commonly undiagnosed, ignored or mistreated. Drawing on both dental and engineering research from recent decades, predictable crack treatment is now possible, conserving tooth structure, resolving symptoms and protecting pulp vitality long-term. In this free lecture, Dr. David Alleman, DDS, and Dr. Davey Alleman, DMD, will discuss research, techniques for practitioners and practical cases for diagnosing and treating cracks into dentin. Bring your questions for Q&A after the lecture.

Attendees will learn:
Crack propagation research and its applications in restorative dentistry

Tools and protocols for predictable crack diagnosis

Safe crack removal with the peripheral seal zone concept

Register ➡️ allemancenter.com/cracks

07/21/2026

Adhesive (and retention) restorations can make teeth more susceptible to crack initiation.

How?
🦷 Sub-occlusal webs of enamel support natural teeth, helping them withstand occlusal forces. In most preparations, these are removed, so the remaining tooth structure loses this support.

🦷Thin cusps around the restoration will bend more than natural teeth are designed to do, making crack initiation easier in the surrounding tooth structure.

🦷 Restorative materials work in opposition to the tooth, creating unnatural stresses where the tooth is not designed to absorb loads.

How to prevent crack initiation in your adhesive restoration:
🦷Onlay thin cusps that are at greater risk of fracture. These are considered non-critical tooth structure above the biorim.

🦷Create bonds to dentin that mimic a tooth’s natural connection to itself (30-50 MPa). With these bonds, the remaining tooth structure is supported around the restoration and does not excessively flex under force.

🦷Select materials that mimic the stiffness and flexibility of a natural tooth, so the restoration and remaining tooth structure function as a cohesive unit.

Also remember: Cracks might have been present when the original restoration was placed, but without the proper techniques, they were overlooked or left untreated.

Comment “CRACKS” or DM us and we’ll send you more resources for crack diagnosis and treatment. Also available at allemancenter.com (link in bio).

Case and videos by Davey Alleman and Dafina Doberdoli

07/14/2026

If Netflix US asked us about biomimetic restorative dentistry, this is what we should share:

🦷 Advancements in dental materials and techniques mean more patients can avoid more invasive treatments like root canal therapy and implants. Patients want to save their natural tooth structure, and biomimetic dentistry lets them do that.

🦷 Many dentists and patients don’t realize that conservative solutions exist for resolving pain and sensitivity in teeth. Not every painful tooth needs a root canal. Not every cracked tooth needs a crown. Modern adhesion that mimics a natural tooth’s function and structure also resolves the most common causes of pain and sensitivity for patients.

🦷 Biomimetic dentistry isn’t new. David Alleman has been practicing biomimetic dentistry for decades with a global community of dentists he has trained, who all experience the same restorative outcomes.

Learn more at allemancenter.com/brd

07/02/2026

Configuration factor, also called C-factor, is most simply described as the ratio of bonded to unbonded surfaces. While this definition is taught in dental school, few dentists are equipped to mitigate C-factor stresses in their dental restorations. Understanding and reducing C-factor stresses is essential to a restoration that stays bonded long-term, and techniques for overcoming these stresses are part of Lesson 4 of Dr. David Alleman’s Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry.

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Configuration factor, also called C-factor, is most simply described as the ratio of bonded to unbonded surfaces. While this definition is taught in dental school, few dentists are equipped to mitigate C-factor stresses in their dental restorations. Understanding and reducing C-factor stresses is es

06/18/2026

Critical vs non-critical tooth structure: What structure in the tooth helps it function like a natural tooth by withstanding the forces of occlusion? The bottom 2-3 mm and the occlusal top. The sub-occlusal transverse ridges that span the top of the tooth are often removed during restoration, so in retreatment cases like these, conserving the bottom 2-3 mm, also called the biorim, is key to long-term function of the tooth. Any other tooth structure that impedes caries and crack removal is non-critical. Caries and cracks left in the peripheral seal zone will lower bond strengths and increase stresses to the final restoration, so creating a stable bonding field is more important than non-critical tooth structure, if you have to pick one or the other.

Watch the full video on YouTube The Alleman Center : https://youtu.be/AvIkERYJQPk

Case and photos by Davey Alleman