“Is it possible for a toothpaste to be, well, sexy?”

During this year’s IDS in Cologne, Ultradent Products invited interested dentists to attend specific exclusive expert sessions. The sessions covered topics of special interest, clinical discussions, treatment protocols as well as tips and tricks around the latest product innovations. In a relaxed atmosphere with tasty finger foods and drinks, the guests also had the opportunity to get answers to all their professional questions and to gain hands-on experience with the corresponding products.

Since its creation 29 years ago , the Opalescence™ Tooth Whitening System has continued to lead the market with innovation and improvement. It remains the leader in professional tooth whitening today and has helped millions of people brighten their smiles, giving them more confidence and improving their quality of life ! Here is a list of 20 reasons why dentists around the world choose Opalescence whitening over any other system. Check it out!

At Ultradent Products, we believe in putting our patients and their health first. That is why all of Ultradent Products' products, including all composite materials and sealants, have always been and always will be BPA (Bisphenol-A) free. To better educate our patients on this important matter, let’s take a look at the history of BPA, why it is harmful, and how the “BPA-free” standard is measured.

During this year’s IDS in Cologne, Ultradent Products invited interested dentists to attend specific exclusive expert sessions. The sessions covered topics of special interest, clinical discussions, treatment protocols as well as tips and tricks around the latest product innovations. In a relaxed atmosphere with tasty finger foods and drinks, the guests also had the opportunity to get answers to all their professional questions and to gain hands-on experience with the corresponding products.

Neil Jessop, Ultradent Products’ Vice President of Research and Development, recently spoke about the evolution of the VALOTM curing light. “There’s a sense of urgency that I constantly feel to keep an eye on what is right and on staying advanced. It’s not a free ride.” Ever innovating, in 2017 Ultradent Products released the VALOTM Grand curing light in Europe, which offers a 50% larger lens that measures a whopping 12 mm. This larger lens allows clinicians to cover and cure an entire restoration with the light’s highly efficient 385 nm–515 nm LEDs. The story behind the VALO light’s development, however, started more than two decades ago, in 1997.

Choosing the right adhesive is one of the most important and impactful product decisions a clinician can make. It affects the quality and longevity of their restorations, the time it will take to complete them, and the money the clinician will have to spend to ensure that their adhesive works on all substrates. It also affects whether or not the patient is satisfied and comfortable, relative to the amount of sensitivity that the bonding agent or procedure may cause. Here are a few aspects dentists should pay extra attention to when choosing the right bonding product for their office.

A trip to the dentist can be tricky for many patients. From dental phobia to just plain discomfort, it’s important for clinicians, hygienists, and dental assistants to ease these pain points as much as possible for the patient, but still accomplish the task at hand. A dental appointment sometimes becomes a balancing act between providing high-quality dental care and managing the patients’ feelings and desires to ensure they leave happy.

Every smile is unique. Every smile is powerful. For many patients a brighter, whiter smile is life changing. That’s the power of a smile!

More exhibitors, more visitors and noticeably more international flair. This year IDS Cologne once again proved its exceptional position as world’s leading dental trade show.