User report by Petteri Viljakainen You would not want to be without a curing light in your dental practice. As they are used repeatedly on a daily basis, they are vital for the success of numerous dental procedures. Alongside the drill, a curing light is probably one of the most important tools in a dental practice. In order to obtain perfectly polymerized restorations, the curing light’s intensity as well as its handling properties are crucial.

Dr. Cristiane Maucoski—an accomplished dentist, orthodontist, and PhD candidate practicing in Ponta Grossa, Brazil— is described by colleagues as a passionate learner, skilled dentist, a scholar, and a problem solver.

By ShaLyse Walker This past month on the heels of celebrating 45 years in business, Ultradent Products landed on two prestigious, nationwide lists honoring outstanding workplaces across the country that go above and beyond for not only their employees, but also for the communities and the world around them.

By Renato Miotto Palo, DDS White spot lesions (WSLs), defined as “white opacity,” occur as a result of subsurface enamel demineralization that is located on smooth surfaces of teeth. If improved oral hygiene and application of low-dose topical fluoride does not alter the appearance of the lesions, then further measures are available to a clinician. The two treatment options are teeth whitening and microabrasion.

By James Wright, DDS This edition of Clinical Tips welcomes Dr. James M. Wright, and his experience with J-Temp™ temporary resin.

User report by Dr. Elisa Jurianz One of my patients arranged an appointment in our practice, wishing to get whiter teeth. She was unhappy with her tooth color and especially with the fact that her teeth's cervical regions were significantly darker. The regular consumption of coffee was a visible cause for the discoloration of the tooth surfaces. The patient presented no fillings, allergies, or any other health restrictions.

By Daniel Lewis “If anybody has had to move a dental office, you'll find out it's ten times worse than moving a home,” says Ultradent Products VP of Clinical Affairs, Dr. Jaleena Jessop. “Often times there are so many different products that just have one indication for what it can be used for.”

User Report by Luisa Roch (DH, B. Sc.) Many offers on the Internet, particularly on the different social media channels, are dedicated to the topic of tooth whitening. Therefore, it is not surprising that the patients’ attention is more and more drawn to the esthetics and appearance of their teeth. Some years ago, I offered tooth whitening treatments almost only exclusively and specifically targeted in our practice. Today, my patients proactively demand these treatments. Many patients aim for whiter teeth but are unsure, whether tooth whitening will cause any risks or side effects. Consequently, professional whitening offers have become indispensable in a modern dental practice.

Ultradent Products, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, recently released its newest product, J-Temp™ Temporary Resin, a pre-mixed, light-cured temporary resin designed for multiple use cases and maximum ease of use—for dentists, by dentists.

By Dr. Paulo Vinicius Sores The method used by clinitians to treat the internal surface of the ceramic restoration is essentially what dictates the quality of bond we can obtain. Knowing that a high-quality treatment of the ceramic generally results in an ideal level of bonding, it is important that dentists do not underestimate the importance of using great quality products and the impact that these may have during any of our restorative procedures.