Jun 27 / Dr. Dennis Hartlieb

Composite Polishing with Cosmedent Mini FlexiDiscs

Dr. Hartlieb reviews the composite polishing results you can achieve with the Cosmedent Mini FlexiDisc Starter Kit.

Composite Polishing with FlexiDiscs

In this product review, Dr. Dennis Hartlieb discusses common mistakes dentists make when polishing composites and provides a step-by-step guide to using the Flexi Disc system from Cosmedent. He highlights the importance of keeping the disc on the composite surface to avoid scratches and demonstrates how to achieve a smooth, glossy finish using the different grits and sizes of the FlexiDiscs.

From contouring with coarse discs to final polishing with superfine discs, Dr. Hartlieb shares valuable tips for optimal composite polishing and highly recommends using this product in your practice.

You can check out this product over at Cosmedent!


  • In this product review you'll see:
  • 1:40 Overview of the FlexiDiscs
  • 4:00 Starting with the 5/8th's FlexiDiscs
  • 7:06 Reducing the incisal edge with the Coarse FlexiDisc
  • 9:05 Contouring with the Discs
  • 15:32  Polishing with the Discs
  • 17:32 Final results

Additional Resources

Dennis Hartlieb, DDS, AAACD

Dr. Hartlieb is the founder & CEO of Dental Online Training. Dr. Hartlieb is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AAACD), a Member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and he runs a full-time cosmetic and restorative practice in Chicago.

Dr. Hartlieb is the host of the Dental Online Training Sharecast which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts.

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