Fluoride varnish can play a major role in preventive treatment, but bad flavours, unsavory textures, uncomfortable thicknesses, and the strange colours of many topical fluoride varnishes have given countless patients not-so-pleasant experiences. Some patients (and clinicians) even miss out on its many benefits because they believe it is only meant for children, forgetting that fluoride varnish is a great preventive treatment for adults as well.

Achieving a beautiful, naturally aesthetic smile is easier than you may think. The Uveneer™ and Uveneer™ Extra template systems were designed as a minimally invasive way to create high-quality, natural-looking composite veneers in one visit.

User report by Dr. David Stachowicz

Material-viscosity as key factor for controlled procedures and effective results

Dentists have their own tool kits filled with specialised instruments to help with specific procedures. With financial strains and time constraints weighing on clinicians, finding tools that are versatile for a variety of clinical situations is more crucial than ever. Ultradent’s new MTAFlow™ White repair cement is that versatile endodontic tool.

Since its creation over 30 years ago, Opalescence™ teeth whitening kits have continued to lead the market with innovation and improvement. Opalescence whitening remains the global leader in professional teeth whitening today and has helped millions of people successfully whiten their teeth, giving them more confidence and improving their quality of life! Here is a list of 20 reasons why dentists around the world say Opalescence teeth whitening is the best way to whiten any patient’s smile. Check it out!

Time is a critical asset in any practice, usually in short supply and high demand. Impression taking can steal large chunks of time, especially when rework is involved. Ronald. D. Perry, DMD, MS, suggests the average clinician takes roughly 384 impressions annually, costing more than USD $38k/year.

Tooth discoloration can be due to many causes. Some medications, dental trauma, root fillings, as well as certain foods and drinks can cause tooth discoloration over time. Some discolorations may be superficial while others are internal. All can be effectively treated by a dentist - professional whitening is the best option to safely lighten discolored teeth.

Sharing job perks with our friends and family is generally awesome, regardless of your field. I have a carpenter friend who’s thrilled when another buddy asks him to help remodel a kitchen. Another friend works at a bike shop and lights up when I ask her about fork suspension. But working in the dental industry, it’s hard for me to share pieces of my job with those around me—let’s face it, the party doesn’t exactly light up if I arrive with an ultrasonic scaler and some prophy angles.

Over the last 20 years, dentistry has changed quite a bit. It used to be that “because it’s a temporary, quality and esthetics didn’t matter.” Now, it’s more like “just because it’s a temporary, doesn’t mean quality and esthetics don’t matter.” Additionally, more clinicians are realizing the negative effect bad temporaries have on their business. If any of the following problems sound a little too familiar to you, it’s time to consider upgrading your temporary material.