July 24, 2020 Feature Materials & TechnologyOral HealthTooth whitening

Tooth Whitening and Sealing: An Innovative Concept for the Retention of Destaining Results

by George Freedman, BSc, DDS, DiplABAD, FIADFE, FAACD; Fay Goldstep, DDS, BSc, FIADFE, FASDA; Edward Lynch, PhD, Lond, MA, BDentSc, TCD, FDSRCSEd, FIADFE, FDSRCSLond, FASDA, FACD, Specialist in Endodontics, Specialist in Prosthodontics, Specialist in Restorative Dentistry; and Patrick C. Hardigan, PhD, MBA, BS.

Two studies were undertaken to evaluate the retention of tooth whiteness, both objective and subjective, and the perceived smoothness of the treated tooth surfaces with a single application of an innovative product that incorporates both a tooth whitening gel and…

April 3, 2019 Feature Cosmetic / AestheticOral Health

Developing A System To Eliminate Cementation Failures: A Practical Understanding For Predictable Outcomes

by Chad C. Duplantis, DDS, FAGD

Abstract Cementation has a lengthy history in dentistry, with varied amounts of success along the way. As clinicians, we have seen numerous changes to formulations over the years. Each change is designed to improve our clinical results. However, misunderstanding the processes can…

December 11, 2018 Feature Oral HealthProactive Intervention Dentistry

Enhanced Minimal Invasive Tooth Whitening

by Dr. Andrew M. Brostek, BSc, BDSc, FICD, FPFA; Professor Laurence J. Walsh, BDSc, PhD, DDSc, GCEd, FRACDS, FFOP (RCPA), FICD, FADI, FPFA

Keywords Minimal Invasive Dentistry, Tooth whitening, White spot lesion, CPP-ACP, MI Paste Abstract This article discusses the philosophy behind the clinical protocols to achieve enhanced results in tooth whitening, and the successful reversal of enamel white spot lesions. External tooth…

March 14, 2017 News Dental CareNewsTooth whitening

Tooth Whitening Administered Dangerously by Dental Nurse

by Carl Stroud, The Sun

Vivien Hassett, who advertised her services on Facebook, was found to pose a “risk of harm to patients”. And she has now been removed from the General Dental Council’s register following a probe by their Professional Conduct Committee. It found…

November 23, 2011 News Cosmetic DentistryLaser DentistryMarketing strategiesNew TechnologiesOffice designYouTube

For those of you who truly think outside the box!!!

by ken

Forget websites, forget social media/networking…….BE CLEVER, BE UNIQUE http://www.youtube.com/user/samsungmobileusa Watch this YOU TUBE clip and then ask yourself; if I change the product to say SMILES….line of folks waiting to get into a “dental office” – one incredibly cool guy…

October 19, 2011 News BlogsTooth whitening

Get back home Loretta, whiten where you belong…

by ken

The first professional strength LED teeth whitening light system for at home use is on the market. MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — White Smile Global Inc. (OTCBB: WSML) and Luma-Lite Inc., a California based Professional Dental Manufacturer, have just…

August 7, 2011 News Tooth whitening

New Review Suggests: Physical Properties of Some Dental Materials May Be Altered by Bleaching

by ken

From Dental Health-ub – Sunday, August 7, 2011 Whitening of the teeth by bleaching is quite popular and is offered by dentists and in some cases non-dentists and pursued by many patients. The two most popular bleaching products are hydrogen peroxide (HP) and carbamide…

August 6, 2011 News Cosmetic DentistryTooth whitening

Bleachorexia: When Teeth Are Never White Enough

by ken

OMG, OMG!!! By COURTNEY HUTCHISON, ABC News Medical Unit June 2, 2011 The American obsession with dental hygiene has taken an ironic turn over the past decade. In an attempt to have the bright, white, healthy-looking smile of the stars, many consumers…

June 22, 2011 News Cosmetic DentistryTooth whitening

Go Red!

by ken

From Dr. Bicuspid – June 21, 2011 Red laser light enhances teeth whitening June 21,2011 — When used to activate bleaching gel,low-level laser energy increases the effectiveness of teeth whitening, according to a study in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (June…

May 17, 2011 News Cosmetic DentistryTooth whitening

GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device Launches Nationwide At Sephora

by ken

I was in Sephora today picking up eyeliner and mascara for a Goth evening on the town – pause, 1, 2, 3……humour arh, arh…. GLO Science, LLC, introduces the GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device–available in Sephora stores nationwide and on Sephora.com–today,…

March 15, 2011 News Tooth whitening

From o’er the pond – The dark side of white teeth: DIY whiteners can be dangerously addictive, cause chemical burns and leave teeth yellower than before

by ken

When my five-year-old son suddenly exclaimed: ‘Why are your teeth so dirty, Mummy?’, I knew it was time to do something. Years of drinking coffee and red wine had left my teeth stained and grey. It had bothered me — I’d…

March 10, 2011 News Cosmetic DentistryTooth whitening

Lady Gaga, DDS?

by ken

Lady Gaga’s song Teeth includes these lyrics: Open your mouth boy Show me your teeth Show me what ya got Take a bite of my bad girl meat. Sex, power, youth and the quest for perfect teeth     BY…

February 23, 2011 News Tooth whitening

Oh! That’s Easy! Oh! That’s Brilliant! Oh! That’s Opalescence! shhh, this is called product placement

by ken

Ida Baghoomian, Public Relations Manager (801) 553-4243 ida.baghoomian@ultradent.com Steve Clark, Senior Brand Manager Whitening (801) 553-4303 steve.clark@ultradent.com  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH- February 2011 -Opalescence makes another striking statement with the launch of Opalescence Oh! at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting this month. Unit-dose disposable…

October 11, 2010 News General News

Discus Dental Acquired by Philips

by ken

The Global Leader in Professional Tooth Whitening and Oral Care Products Acquired by Philips, the Makers of Sonicare, Broadening Its Oral Healthcare Portfolio CULVER CITY, CA, Oct 11, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Today, Discus Holdings, Inc. announced that it…