Apokin Alexander Dmitrievich is a prominent dentist, educator, and digital content creator known for his technical expertise in rubber dam isolation.1 He is the founder and primary figure behind the #RUBBERDAMOLOGY movement.

Based on his professional profiles and course descriptions, here is the comprehensive information available:

Professional Profile

  • Experience: He is a dentist with over 25 years of clinical experience (as of 2026).
  • Location: He maintains a private clinical practice in Moscow.
  • Role: He is a general dentist, documentary cameraman, and editor/administrator for the global Rubberdamology network of websites.
  • Industry Recognition: He is a recognized “Opinion Leader” for several major dental brands, including Nictone, Polydentia, Tor VM, Wagotrix, and Heraeus Kulzer.

The #RUBBERDAMOLOGY Movement

Apokin defines Rubberdamology as a “practical discipline about all possible methods of isolating hard dental tissues.”6 His project is highly structured across multiple digital platforms:

  • Rubberdamology.com: An international catalog of scientific materials and courses for self-study.
  • Rubberdamology.pro: An online “practical magazine” featuring annual compendiums of clinical cases.
  • Rubberdamology.org: Dedicated to his upcoming clinical atlas (textbook) on rubber dam isolation, which is being translated into multiple languages including English, Chinese, and Hindi.

Course Content & Methodology

His “Most Complete #RUBBERDAMOLOGY Course” is noted for its extreme visual detail and technical depth:

  • Cinematic Quality: He is described as a professional documentary cameraman in the dental field, filming procedures in 8K resolution with macro lenses to show minute details of clamp placement and dam inversion.
  • Technical Focus: Unlike courses that focus only on simple “recipes,” Apokin’s material covers:
  • Morphology: How specific tooth shapes (e.g., lower jaw molars vs. upper premolars) dictate clamp choice.
  • Complex Scenarios: Protocols for Deep Margin Elevation (DME), Class V restorations, and “Split Dam” techniques.
  • Equipment Mastery: Deep dives into clamp contact points, jaw design, and the use of floss ligatures.
  • Training Assets: His YouTube channel hosts over 2,500 videos, including short animations for training and long-form clinical documentaries.

Published Works

  • Books: Author of Tooth Anatomy and Endodontic Access and the forthcoming Rubberdamology Clinical Atlas.
  • Digital Programs: Developer of the #DTGC (Tor VM) training program, which features over 250 specialized 4K videos.

Clinical Philosophy

Apokin emphasizes that isolation is a fundamental discipline rather than just a preparation step. He focuses heavily on the “Bonding Concept” (often using the hashtag #RSBC) and promotes the idea that high-quality documentation (photography/video) is essential for clinical self-improvement.