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.”

Achieving a beautiful, naturally esthetic smile is easier than you may think. The Uveneer™ and Uveneer™ Extra template systems were designed as a minimally invasive way to create high-quality, natural-looking composite veneers in one visit.

Fluoride varnish can play a major role in preventive treatment—but bad flavors, unsavory textures, uncomfortable thicknesses, and off-colors of many varnishes have given countless patients not-so-pleasant experiences.

With so many dental curing lights available on the market today, choosing the proper curing mode from case to case can be a complicated process. Clinicians often reach out to us here at Ultradent with various questions about curing light performance and functions, like:

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 $38k/year.

Etching is a crucial element in creating high quality restorations and the basis for proper adhesive technique. More than 30 years ago, Ultradent created a phosphoric acid etchant that provided total control in handling. Ultra-Etch™ etchant stays exactly where it’s put while penetrating even the smallest fissures—it’s the only etchant you need for total etch procedures.

When it comes to consumables, few things matter more to patients than taste. Let’s not downplay other crucial factors, but a poor palate presence will immediately induce a repulsed reaction.