Why use the Ultrawave piezo ultrasonic device? Any ultrasonic power scaler will be faster and more efficient than hand scaling, but the Ultrawave piezo has the added advantage of being easier on the clinician from an ergonomic standpoint, and easier on the patient from a comfort standpoint. The linear action of the tip paired with the reflex technology allows the tip to talk, or communicate, with where the energy is being generated in the unit itself. For the Ultrawave device, this is called Reflex™ technology. Thanks to this feature, the tip adjusts to the work load according to the treatment situation so that the clinician doesn’t need to use, for example, added lateral pressure which is ergonomically hard on the hands and the patient. This technology also prevents heat buildup in the handpiece, so less water is needed, giving the clinician better visibility and giving the patient a more relaxing, less stressful experience!

When we met JJ and heard his story, we knew it had to be shared with the world. Be warned though, you might want to grab a tissue!

“Dr. Fischer’s philosophy saved me from depression and discouragement in my field and reaffirmed that minimally invasive dentistry, which I felt was the best way to practice, was in fact the right way to practice,” says Dr. Gary Halko, a general practitioner from Georgetown, Texas. “I now feel encouraged, happy, and content with what I do, and I see a lot of wonderful successes. As Dr. Fischer would say—practicing minimally invasive dentistry, keeping people comfortable with their teeth and the appearance of their teeth, is very rewarding. Rebuilding people’s smiles brings me great satisfaction. It seems to me that I’ve been able to do almost anything composite now. I just love it.”

Carol Jent and I rounded out 2014 with two fabulous and fun lectures that won’t soon be forgotten. The first lecture was in Oklahoma City where, once again, Carol Jent presented to the dental hygienists and attending staff that accompanied the clinicians in attendance. Denise Jennings and Nick Williams, two of our outstanding territory account managers (TAMS), addressed the sales needs. I was blown away by Nick’s expertise and passion for turning clinicians on to Expertemp™. His deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the product has put him at the very top of the total company sales for ExperTemp. Thank you Nick, for your hard work in spreading the word about what a difference a fantastic product like ExperTemp can make in a dental office. You are a true professional!

Barbara Maddalena Having been with Ultradent since the opening of its Italian subsidiary in 2005, there’s not much Barbara Maddalena hasn’t had her hand in, and in her own words, it’s been “quite an adventure.” She says, “I’ve covered so many different roles from the beginning because we were so small at first! I’ve worked in ordering and shipping, accounting, regulatory and quality control, as well as staffing! All of those experiences mean a lot to me because I was able to touch so many different aspects of the company, deal with so many different issues, and help to solve so many kinds of problems— it’s given me the experience and wide perspective that helps me make more informed decisions in my role at Ultradent today.”