Did you know? Right after bleaching, enamel surfaces become roughened and porous—making them more prone to staining from coffee, wine, and other pigments. A new in vitro study published in Journal of Functional Biomaterials (2025) shows that applying fluoride varnish immediately after bleaching can significantly reduce short-term discoloration and protect enamel. 🔬 Key findings: Application of fluoride varnish immediately after bleaching reduced staining by up to two-thirds compared to untreated enamel. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis showed smoother enamel surfaces and signs of remineralization in varnish-treated groups. Enamelast® demonstrated greater adhesion and protective effects even after brushing. This in vitro study demonstrated that the application of fluoride varnish immediately after bleaching effectively reduced early discoloration on the enamel surfaces Enamelast® exhibits greater retention and efficacy after brushing as compared to competitors. These results suggest that fluoride varnish provides a physical barrier against staining and may contribute to enamel surface protection. These findings highlight the potential of fluoride varnish application as a simple and effective strategy to maintain bleaching outcomes and to prevent short-term discoloration after bleaching. Enamelast® Fluoride Varnish is available in selected regions. Check with your local dealer/distributor for availability in your region.

There are two things dentists seem to always be striving to improve: speed and quality. With cases requiring a sectional matrix system being so common, one area where many clinicians look to save time and boost results is with the sectional matrix system they choose.

For dental professionals striving to achieve flawless composite restorations that mimic the natural beauty of enamel, Jiffy™ composite finishing systems offer unparalleled solutions. Both the Jiffy™ Natural composite polishing system and the Jiffy™ Original composite finishing system provide comprehensive, high-quality tools for finishing and polishing, but with subtle distinctions between the two. These distinctions cater to the clinician’s esthetic style and preferences, as well as provide the ability to best match the patient’s existing dentition.

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™ Sectional 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.

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.