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Bonding and Beer

by Rolando Nuñez · English · Tech & Science

Welcome to Bonding and Beer, the dental podcast hosted by Rolando Nuñez, where we combine Ro's two favorite things: adhesive restorative dentistry and beer. Every 3 weeks, he picks a new beer to enjoy while educating his audience on a topic relevant to the dental bonding world. Make sure you stay un

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 36 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 45 minNew

3D Printed Dental Resins: What Dentists Need to Know w/ Dr. Jeff Trembley - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 50

Are 3D-printed dental resins ready for permanent restorations, or does the technology still have some work to do? Welcome to Episode 50 of Bonding and Beer! This week, Dr. Rolando Nuñez sits down with Dr. Jeff Trembley to discuss one of the fastest evolving technologies in restorative dentistry: 3D-printed resins. Dr. Trembley is an expert on the subject and has been perfecting his craft with 3D-printed resins since 2018. He explains how far this technology has come and breaks down what clin...

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S1 · E49 · 22 Sep 2026 · 33 min
Are Dental Materials Toxic? Biocompatibility vs. Toxicity Explained - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 49
What does it really mean when a dental material is called biocompatible and does that mean it can’t be toxic? In Episode 49 of Bonding and Beer, Rolando Nuñez breaks down the difference between toxicity and biocompatibility, why those terms are often confused, and what they actually mean in clinical dentistry. In this episode, we discuss: - What biocompatibility means in dentistry - How toxicity is different from biocompatibility - Why pulpal health and direct pulp contact...
S1 · E48 · 1 Sep 2026 · 37 min
Are Your Clinical Decisions Based on the Right Evidence? - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 48
How much should scientific literature actually influence your clinical decisions—and how do you know which dental research to trust? In Episode 48 of Bonding & Beer, Dr. Rolando Nuñez explores how scientific literature shapes clinical decision-making in dentistry, from understanding evidence-based dentistry to recognizing the important differences between in vitro research and clinical studies. With new research constantly being published, and studies sometimes reaching conflicting conc...
S1 · E47 · 11 Aug 2026 · 37 min
What Makes a Good Adhesive? The 3 Things That Really Matter - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 47
In Episode 47 of Bonding & Beer, Rolando Nunez breaks down 3 key characteristics that make an adhesive a good adhesive: convenience, compatibility, and water content. When it comes to dental adhesives and universal bonding agents, convenience doesn't always mean better performance. Compatibility can determine whether your adhesive works predictably with other dental materials. And water content can influence both the chemistry of the adhesive and its resistance to hydrolytic degradation ...
S1 · E46 · 21 Jul 2026 · 37 min
Chemical Bonding: MDP, Silane, and the Keys to Lasting Restorations - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 45
In Episode 45 of Bonding & Beer, Rolando Nunez breaks down the science behind chemical bonding and why it's one of the most important factors in achieving predictable, long-lasting restorations. From enamel and dentin bonding to indirect restorations like zirconia, lithium disilicate (e.max), metal, and composite, you'll learn how different functional monomers create durable chemical adhesion, and why choosing the right chemistry matters. In this episode, we discuss • What chemical inter...
S1 · E45 · 30 Jun 2026 · 39 min
Does Mechanical Retention to the Tooth Structure Really Matter? - Bonding & Beer - Ep. 45
In this episode of Bonding & Beer, we continue our conversation on mechanical retention by shifting our focus from the restoration to the tooth structure itself. We break down why mechanical retention is one of the most important factors in achieving predictable, long-lasting bonds, and why understanding the differences between enamel and dentin can make or break your restorative success. From the history of acid etching to modern techniques like sandblasting and self-etching, we explore ...
S1 · E44 · 9 Jun 2026 · 35 min
What Every Dentist Should Know About Mechanical Retention - Bonding & Beer Ep. 44
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 ...
S1 · E43 · 19 May 2026 · 34 min
Remembering Dr. Suh: The Visionary Who Revolutionized Dental Bonding - Bonding & Beer Ep. 43
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. In this episode, we discuss: • Dr. Suh’s journey and history in chemistry • His revolutionary vision for the future o...
S1 · E42 · 28 Apr 2026 · 34 min
The Foundation of Restorative Dentistry: Adhesives, Cements & Composites - Bonding & Beer Ep. 42
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. I...
S1 · E41 · 7 Apr 2026 · 32 min
The 6 Pieces of Dental Equipment That Will Transform Your Workflow - Bonding and Beer - Ep. 41
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 ...
S1 · E40 · 17 Mar 2026 · 31 min
Your Zirconia Bonds Are Failing… The 2-Step Fix Most Dentists Miss - Bonding and Beer - Ep. 40
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 an...
S1 · E39 · 24 Feb 2026 · 44 min
Stop Blaming Adhesives: Why Your Bonds are Failing w/ Dr. Rob Ritter - Bonding and Beer - Ep. 39
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. In Episode 39: Adhesive Dentistry we cover: -The evolution of adhesive dentistry -Why adhesive restorations fail and tips to make them last longer -What a clinician should l...
S1 · E38 · 3 Feb 2026 · 33 min
Pulp Capping Without Guesswork: When to Do It and What to Use - Bonding and Beer - Ep. 38
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. In Episode 38: Pulp Capping we cover: -The definition of pulp capping (direct and indirect) -Why and when to pulp cap -Pulp capping products and their history -The key attributes a pulp capping agent should have Bonding and Beer is a dental podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez , where adhesive restorative ...
S1 · E37 · 14 Jan 2026 · 35 min
Ignoring IFUs Is Costing You Restorations (and You Don’t Even Know It) - Bonding and Beer Ep. 37
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. In Episode 37: IFUs we cover: • The importance of IFUs • Safe and effective use of materials, reduced clinical failures, standardized patient care, and lower risk of malpractice • How different products (specifically Z-Prime and ZirClean) may have different instructions even when trying to achieve the sa...
S1 · E36 · 2 Dec 2025 · 30 min
The Truth About 3D Printed Resins... Is The Dental World Ready? - Bonding and Beer Ep. 36
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? In Episode 36: 3D Printed Resins we cover: - The History behind 3D printing and dentistry - The current state of 3D printed resins - The bonding protocol to 3D printed resins Bonding and Beer is a dental podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez , where adhesive rest...
S1 · E35 · 11 Nov 2025 · 34 min
3 Costly Mistakes That Ruin Your Restorations (and How to Avoid Them) - Bonding and Beer Ep. 35
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. Bonding and Beer is a dental podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez , where adhesive restorative dentistry meets craft beer reviews 🎙️ Join Ro every...
S1 · E34 · 21 Oct 2025 · 38 min
Why Your Composite Restorations Keep Failing (and How to Finally Fix It!) - Bonding and Beer Ep. 34
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. Bonding and Beer is a dental podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez , where adhesi...
S1 · E33 · 30 Sep 2025 · 45 min
What I Wish I Knew as a New Dentist w/ Dr. Devin McClintock - Bonding and Beer - Episode 33
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! Follow Dr. McClintock on Instagram 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 ...
S1 · E32 · 9 Sep 2025 · 35 min
The 3 Secrets Behind Every Flawless Anterior Composite (Dentists Miss These!) - Bonding and Beer 32
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! 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 w...
S1 · E31 · 19 Aug 2025 · 33 min
Stop the Failure: The 3 Features Every Great Posterior Composite Has - Bonding and Beer - Episode 31
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. 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 bond...
S1 · E30 · 29 Jul 2025 · 37 min
The Truth About Today’s Composite Trends (What Actually Works in 2025) - Bonding and Beer - Episode 30
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. 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 ...
S1 · E29 · 8 Jul 2025 · 38 min
Finding The Right Calcium Releasing Product For Your Procedure - Bonding and Beer - Episode 29
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. Bonding and Beer is a dental podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez , where adhesive restorative dentistry meets craft beer reviews 🎙️ Join Ro...
S1 · E28 · 23 Jun 2025 · 36 min
Intraoral Repair Explained - Why, When, & How - Bonding and Beer - Episode 28
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. 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 answe...
S1 · E27 · 3 Jun 2025 · 38 min
What Makes a Great Curing Light? A Dentist’s Guide to Curing Units - Bonding and Beer - Episode 27
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. 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...
S1 · E25 · 20 May 2025 · 46 min
Cosmetic Dentistry, Veneers, and Life Coaching W/ Dr. Bradley Olson - Bonding and Beer - Episode 26
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! Get in touch with Dr. Olson: [email protected] Bonding and Beer is a dental podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez , where adhesive restorative dentistry meet...
6 May 2025 · 46 min
The Best of Bonding and Beer
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! 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 i...
S1 · E25 · 22 Apr 2025 · 36 min
Is Warming My Dental Composite Worth It? - Bonding & Beer - Episode 25 - Warming Composites
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. 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 ...
S1 · E24 · 8 Apr 2025 · 48 min
Preventing Post-Op Sensitivity with Dr. Patrick Calalang - Bonding and Beer - Episode 24
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! Follow Dr. Patrick Calalang on Instagram Bonding and Beer is a dental podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez , where adhesive restorative dentistry meets craft beer reviews ...
S1 · E23 · 25 Mar 2025 · 34 min
MDP is The MVP of Bonding - Bonding and Beer - Episode 23 - MDP
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. Bonding and Beer is a dental podcast, hosted by Dr. Rolando Nuñez , where adhesive restorative dentistry meets craft beer reviews 🎙️ Joi...
S1 · E22 · 11 Mar 2025 · 34 min
How Does Water Effect Dental Adhesives? - Bonding and Beer - Episode 22 - Water Content of Adhesives
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! 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 w...

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Bonding and Beer is a English tech & science podcast from Rolando Nuñez. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Rolando Nuñez
Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 36 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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