A study1 in the U.S. has shown, and it should not be much different in Europe, that we generate approx. 50% of our income with treatments using light polymerization (direct or indirect restorations). That‘s why this topic deserves an appropriate degree of attention: Which lights do I use? How are they handled?

Tooth whitening can have many faces. The indications and requirements are as different as the variety of existing treatment concepts: equally in terms of the application duration and in terms of the practical expenditure of time and money. Therefore, it is recommendable to determine the patients’ requirements and objectives in detail prior to the start of a specific treatment protocol. A suitable opportunity is provided during the regular oral hygiene sessions which, by the way, build the foundation of every whitening treatment.

Recently, I received a letter from Dr. David D. May, a dentist from Hemet, California, of which I would like to share a short extract with you: „I am a self-appointed Bondodontist“.

“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.