I'm fortunate to share the halls of Ultradent with members of my own family. Many of my children have made careers here at Ultradent. I'm proud of the family culture we have here—a culture that spans our global campus with our global family. Our large and global Ultradent family recently gathered for our annual State of the Company address. We highlighted achievements, showcased future plans, and celebrated our people. I was overjoyed to see our core values exemplified in our work. We've had a remarkable year at Ultradent. We've introduced new products, aided inspiring humanitarian efforts, and furthered our vision of improving oral health globally.

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 turn Joe Schmo into a Renaissance savant. "I don't want to be recognized as an artist, because I want this to be reproducible," says restorative wizard, Dr. Rafael Beolchi. "If you don't have any method, or as I call them, parameters […] then you're wandering around in the dark. You're trying and trying and trying… but blindly."