Ronald D. Perry, DMD, MS, is an associate clinical professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and director of the Gavel Center for Restorative Dental Research. Dr. Perry is a product evaluator for REALITY. In addition, he is on the editorial advisory board for Inside Dentistry and publishes regularly in various trade journals. Dr. Perry maintains a private practice in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. A graduate of Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, he received his MS in dental research from Tufts University. He has authored over 25 articles and 60 abstracts dealing with a variety of dental topics such as bonding, composite wear, prosthodontic materials and technology, whitening, and dental laboratory communication, in addition to lecturing internationally.