“I’ve been around teeth my whole life,” laughs Dr. José Gabriel Martinez Colmenares, a Barcelona-based dentist and professor of dentistry.

The OsteoGen® Bone Grafting Plug is an easy and affordable way to clinically deliver bone graft—providing socket preservation without the need for a membrane. It creates a bone-grafting material by combining type I bovine Achilles tendon collagen with bioactive (and resorbable) non-ceramic calcium apatite crystals. To use an OsteoGen plug:

Editor’s note: This blog was originally published by Dental Product Shopper on April 25, 2022. Read the original version here. When Ultradent first introduced the Gemini™ 810 + 980 Diode Laser in 2015, the ground under the dentistry world noticeably shifted. As the world’s first-ever dual-wavelength soft tissue diode laser, it was a game changer for dentists and their workflows. Now, get set for another game changer with the newly released Gemini EVO™, an innovative laser that follows in the footsteps of the original Gemini but is packed with new features, including a user-friendly Dashboard, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, and 100-watt peak power—a significant increase over the 20-watt peak power of the Gemini 810 + 980.

They’re all too common questions: Can whitening harm teeth? If so, what’s the least harmful teeth whitening? Can too much whitening damage the teeth? Are there safe teeth whitening products that don’t harm teeth at all? Teeth, and more specifically, smiles, are one of the most unique, inimitable things we possess, and they deserve protection.

Infection control barriers on dental curing lights are paramount for infection control—especially in pandemic/post-pandemic times, patients expect these measures to be taken more seriously than ever. Using these barriers on certain pieces of equipment have become as intuitive as putting on gloves before a procedure. While they can impact light output, proper application will ensure minimal effect on light while providing infection control.

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.

There’s no shortage of questions surrounding teeth whitening, especially when it comes to toothpastes claiming to do the trick. What’s the best teeth whitening toothpaste? How does teeth whitening toothpaste work? Will teeth whitening toothpaste cause sensitivity? Which toothpastes will give you the best teeth whitening results without damaging your teeth? Does whitening toothpaste also offer cavity protection and oral health benefits, or do I need a separate toothpaste for that?

This post is a continuation from part one, available here, in which Dr. Pettit discusses misconceptions around shortcuts, some common trends to avoid, and controlling bleeding. Part two continues below with retraction, accurate impressions, and conclusion.

By Dr. Irene Renieris, DDS EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published by Dental Product Shopper, September 10, 2021, viewable here. When I was looking to purchase what would be my first dental laser, I spent a lot of time doing research—I even had different companies drop off their lasers for me to give them a try for a week. By far, the Gemini laser from Ultradent stood out as the cleanest and easiest to use. I really liked the fact that it had dual wavelength, and it allowed for easy updates by just plugging it into a computer.

Being in a rush is a common experience for anyone working in a dental office. Time is in short supply and you’re always looking for ways to provide quality care without crippling the clock. “A lot of the time dentists are in a rush, they feel like they need to get things done quickly, so sometimes the polishing step is skipped,” says Dr. Brett Richins, DDS, and Ultradent Clinical Team member. “But this extra step of polishing doesn’t need to be intimidating, doesn’t need to be something you think is going to take a bunch of time [ ... ] It’s the final touch that takes good dentistry to great dentistry.”