In a time when patient safety and infection control are highlighted by a global pandemic, some dentists are still hesitant to use infection control barriers on their curing lights. While using barriers can require adjustments by the clinician (and have drawbacks, such as a dip in light output), proper application helps protect patients while minimizing issues experienced by the clinician.

By Daniel Lewis A quality matrix system is necessary for a large percentage of restorative cases, yet many fail to deliver elements clinicians need for the quality of work they want to provide. In creating the Halo™ matrix system, developers identified areas where many of these systems are lacking and rectified them in ways dentists appreciate—with rings lasting more than 1000 uses, the Halo matrix system is a high-quality, long-lasting system for high-quality, long-lasting restorations.

Ultradent Products is delighted to present the new Halo™ system. The easy-to-use sectional matrix system allows the creation of consistent, beautiful, and anatomically contoured composite restorations in less time. It offers all necessary components, such as nitinol rings, stainless steel matrix bands, and plastic wedges. The high-quality components are suitable for dealing with most of the clinical challenges associated with posterior restorations and were also designed to work together perfectly.

By Tanna Bowen Infection control barriers on dental curing lights are paramount for infection control—especially in pandemic/post-pandemic times, patients expect these measures to be taken more seriously than ever. Using these barriers on certain pieces of equipment have become as intuitive as putting on gloves before a procedure. While they can impact light output, proper application will ensure minimal effect on light while providing infection control.

by Katja Mannteufel (Oemus Media) First publication: ZWP Zahnarzt Wirtschaft Praxis [German monthly journal for dentists in practice] 6/22, p. 78– 79, OEMUS MEDIA AG, Leipzig The treatment concept of the "Zahnärzte am Nordufer (ZANH)" neighborhood dental practice in the Berlin district of Wedding is shaped by preventive dentistry and natural esthetics. Professional whitening also plays a major role here. In line with the practice philosophy "Esthetics is not everything, but it is important," Dr. Peter Getz and his dentist colleague Karin Joschko therefore searched for professional whitening products that are right for the practice and the patients.

The maintenance of good oral hygiene belongs to the basic understanding of our modern dental world. Despite all efforts, however, long, time-consuming dental procedures are almost inevitable from time to time. This is exactly the point at which dental professionals are faced with many challenges.

Your Patients are interested into teeth whitening and many questions arise as there are a lot of whitening brands out there. Many are effective, but are they safe? The Opalescence™ teeth whitening line has been studied more than any brand on the planet. Through the results of those studies, you can recommend a safe and reliable whitening experience.

Ultradent Products, Inc., is excited to introduce a line of premium accessories for VALO™ Grand curing lights. The addition of these six new lenses allows clinicians to use their VALO Grand light in increasingly nuanced ways to provide optimal care for their patients.

By Daniel Lewis A golf bag is usually filled with highly specialized tools, each designed to help golfers carve up certain sections of courses. If you are hitting from a bunker, grab a sand wedge. If you are on the green, it’s putter time. If you want to showcase your slice and embarrass yourself in front of your group, grab your driver. But every golfer has a club they can use in a thousand different situations. For me personally, it is a 7 iron. Almost like King Arthur pulled it from a stone, my 7 iron is a nearly mythical club - capable of saving me from consistently bad shots with its versatile, reliable performance. Dentists literally have their own proverbial “golf bags” filled with specialized instruments to help with specific procedures. With the financial strain of COVD-19 weighing on clinicians, finding tools that are versatile for a variety of clinical situations is more crucial than ever.

A user report by dental hygienist Lene Holm