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.

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.

UltraSeal XT hydroTM dental sealant is a light-cured, radiopaque, fluoride-releasing composite sealant. It is stronger and more wear resistant than other dental sealants because it is a 53%-filled resin and has less polymerization shrinkage than competitive products.

As children, most of us remember the highs and lows of our twice-annual trips to the dentist: the x-rays, the friendly hygienist asking how often we ate candy and if we remembered to floss every day, trinket toys as a reward for no cavities, and of course, picking out a flavor for the foamy fluoride treatment at the end. However, for many adults, the frequency of those memorable appointments diminishes with age. Jobs, family, friends, and the daily concerns and stresses of life take precedence, and often, dental health suffers. In fact, a whopping 34% of the American adult population didn’t see their dentist last year at all! Yes, daily brushing and flossing can make a huge difference, but regular dental care remains vital. One of the key reasons? Fluoride treatments.

Children and their sippy cups and toddlers with their bottles are a well-known recipe for disaster when it comes to tooth decay, but with the rise in popularity of adult sports like road biking, mountain biking, and long-distance running, the risk once only assigned to toddlers has increased for adults. The culprit? Sports drinks and energy bars. Thus, — fluoride varnish and dental sealants — once considered preventive treatments for kids, have become just as important for many adults, and the impetus for these extra measures of care lies with the dental hygienist.

Reopening dental offices is a welcome sight to clinicians and patients alike, but concerns about COVID-19 are still top of mind among doctors. We know how important it is to get back to work and we want to help you do it safely by making sure you have everything you need while protecting you, your staff, and your patients.

Ideal for removing superficial white and brown decalcification stains due to enamel mottling from fluorosis, Opalustre 6.6% hydrochloric acid slurry contains silicon carbide microparticles. This combination provides chemical stain removal along with gentle mechanical abrasion. Opalustre, along with OpalCups, can be used to quickly remove unsightly enamel decalcification defects that are less than 0.2mm in depth.

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.