Michelangelo took four years to paint the Sistine Chapel and two years to complete the sculpture of David. Masterpieces take time, which is a luxury most dentists aren't typically afforded. Creating art within the real-world constraints of a dentist's schedule is a daunting task—but tools exist that can help professionals of varying skill levels create highly aesthetic restorations consistently and efficiently.

Article courtesy of Dr. Douglas Harvey Critical to the success of every root canal treatment is establishing and maintaining a clean, dry, isolated field. Preventing the introduction of oral bacteria into the root canal space cannot be over-emphasized. The use of a rubber dam is the standard of care, however, maintaining a complete seal around the tooth can often be a challenge, especially with a badly broken down tooth. The result could be saliva contamination of the access cavity and/or the leakage of root canal irrigants, such as sodium hypochlorite, into the oral cavity with disastrous consequences.

When Ultradent started manufacturing the VALO dental curing light in 2009, we aimed to produce the best curing light on the market, crafting each from a single piece of aircraft grade aluminum. So, it felt like destiny when the aeronautical DNA took over and we let a VALO light take flight.

Back in the 1950's, Michael F. Buonocore discovered that resin filling materials adhere to etched enamel. He might not have fully appreciated the significance of his discovery at that time, but his work has earned him the title of "Father of Adhesive Dentistry". Today, the enamel etching technique that Dr. Buonocore pioneered is still in use. Additionally, we’ve come to learn how important it is to etch dentin for achieving a quality bond.

From patient care to bookkeeping, clinical tools to advertising, the digital age has brought paradigm shifts to all aspects of dentistry. Many clinicians are experiencing changes in patients’ motivations for seeking care, while others patients to virtually test drive new smiles before committing to treatments. File cabinets have shrunk into hard drives and newspaper ads have been replaced by social media campaigns. The latter has created a cottage industry to help dentists navigate the stormy seas of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and whatever new platforms pop up next month.

Ultradent has long been known for innovating with syringe delivery systems. In fact, most of Ultradent’s products are designed with syringe delivery in mind, earning the company the nickname “the syringe people” before helping make syringe delivery the industry standard. However, there are still dentists that do not know that the classic 1.2ml syringes are not the only option for clinicians to experience Ultradent’s innovative products.

Bonding is fundamental in all dental restorations. During the dental adhesive application procedure there are 3 critical, yet often times neglected, steps that we need to pay close attention to. They are:

Find the Best Tooth Whitening For Your Patients As the global leader in tooth whitening, the Opalescence™ whitening family has become beloved and trusted by patients and clinicians alike. With multiple Townie Choice, Reality's Choice, Dental Product Shopper awards, and more, we've got the laurels to prove it.1

A Fluoride Varnish with Benefits That Last Dentists treat patients who complain about sensitive teeth every day, and (as diligently as people may try to avoid them) sugary drinks and candy have become ubiquitous! Given these realities, it's no wonder that fluoride treatments have become so popular. But, before you begin fluoride treatments how should you determine what to use? Is fluoride toothpaste or mouthwash sufficient? Should you use a fluoride varnish? How should you choose which fluoride varnish to use and why? The answers might surprise you.

Tooth Sensitivity During Whitening Treatments Many dental patients experience tooth sensitivity but don't know how to manage it. Some patients experience sensitivity to hot temperatures, while others experience sensitivity to cold. Many patients experience sensitivity after a filling and a few for what may feel like no reason at all!