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.

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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.

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The currently available preventive care methods for the maintenance of a good general oral health have been continuously improving. Nevertheless, lengthy (and time-consuming) treatments are almost unavoidable from time to time. At this point, users and practice teams are frequently faced with various challenges. In the following interview, Dr. Getz from Berlin (Germany) tells us more about the use of a smart new auxiliary and his experiences with it: the Umbrella tongue, lip, and cheek retractor.

A guideline for your patients By Tanna Bowen Internet searches, ads, and store shelves are all packed with products that claim to whiten your teeth. And many do. Have you ever wondered, however, if they’re safe? Have you wondered why there are so many? And what the difference is? Well, here’s a resource that can help answer those questions. With this you can make a confident choice—that won’t upset your dentist.