The Gemini™ dual-wavelength diode laser can increase the efficiency of hygiene and dental procedures, boosting the health of patients and practice EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published by Dental Product Shopper, October 7, 2021, viewable here. When patients hear the word “laser” spoken by their clinician, they may become understandably concerned if they have not previously encountered this technology. However, the versatile device can help provide virtually painless treatment for a wide range of indications.

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.

Unparalleled tissue management starts with rapid, profound hemostasis. For many years, dentists have trusted the immediate hemostatic power, detailed margins, and elimination of surface bleeding and sulcular fluid provided by our tissue management products.

As busy clinicians we're always looking for ways to be more efficient and more effective in our practices. One of the latest categories of dental products brought to the market by numerous manufacturers is gingival retraction paste, which is meant to replace traditional gingival retraction cord for tissue management cases. Ultradent's Ultrapak® retraction cord was tested against popular retraction pastes on the market to surprising results Touted as faster and easier to apply, the concept of a gingival retraction paste seems to check the efficiency box, but is it effective? Ultradent's Vice President of Research and Development, Neil Jessop, devised a means of measuring its effectiveness when compared to UltrapakTM gingival retraction cord and the results were surprising.

By Leo Tjäderhane; DDS, PhD, professor of Cariology and Endodontics.

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.

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.