What patients need to know about the lifespan and maintenance of their restorations.

In the precise world of dentistry, every second and every detail count—including the safety of your eyes. Lasers and curing lights enhance the care that can be given to patients, and the consistent use of them means eye protection is not just a precaution but a necessity. Ease-In-Shields™ inserts are innovative protective loupe inserts designed for dental professionals who demand both safety and convenience.

Editor’s note: This blog was originally published by Dental Product Shopper on April 25, 2022. Read the original version here. When Ultradent first introduced the Gemini™ 810 + 980 Diode Laser in 2015, the ground under the dentistry world noticeably shifted. As the world’s first-ever dual-wavelength soft tissue diode laser, it was a game changer for dentists and their workflows. Now, get set for another game changer with the newly released Gemini EVO™, an innovative laser that follows in the footsteps of the original Gemini but is packed with new features, including a user-friendly Dashboard, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, and 100-watt peak power—a significant increase over the 20-watt peak power of the Gemini 810 + 980.

If you have not had the chance to look at the Valo X Curing Light, here it is...

As curing light technology improves, dentists are consistently sold on irradiance (mw per cm2) as being the defining factor in beam effectiveness. While there is no doubt irradiance adds value, it does not tell the full story of how well a light will cure various materials. Irradiance tests typically only show the irradiance of a very small portion of the light. Measuring the power distributed over the entire beam tells a more comprehensive story of its curing capabilities.