Dr. Carlos Ramos is the creator of the Endo-Eze Genius system, an endodntic system that combines the best aspects of various existing endodontic systems on the market. Learn about the ideal file motions for different objectives within the canal, the two preventable reasons for endodontic failure, and the biggest challenge in endodontics today. Dr. Ramos will also speak about different types of sealers, including resin-based and bioceramic sealers. Dr. Carlos Spironelli Ramos graduated in dentistry from the State University of Londrina in Brazil. He received the title of endodontics specialist and a PhD from the University of Sao Paulo, Bauru School of Dentistry. Dr. Ramos maintained a part-time endodontic practice from 1987 to 2012 and worked as a professor of endodontics at the State University of Londrina for 17 years.

Dr. Dan Fischer says dentists should be brand conscious about two products: curing lights and bonding agents. Ultradent created a notched-edge bond strength testing method that is so accurate, it has been the ISO standard for testing dental adhesives since 2013. Accurate testing means improved formulation and development of truly non-compromising adhesives. Learn about the advantages of a non-compromising adhesive and hear Dr. Fischer's recommendations for high quality adhesives in this week's episode. Dan E. Fischer is President and CEO of Ultradent Products, Inc. He is extensively involved in the research and development of many dental products and maintains a part-time practice with an emphasis on esthetic dentistry.

Production of inexpensive LED curing units is on the rise, but can those units compare with American-made VALO? Dr. Dan Fischer explains the difference between LED lights inexpensively manufactured overseas and VALO engineering. He summarizes findings in research by Dr. Richard Price and then outlines requirements for a curing light being used for posterior restorations and bulk fill restorations. Dr. Fischer also gives tips for getting an accurate reading on your light curing meter. Dan E. Fischer is President and CEO of Ultradent Products, Inc. He is extensively involved in the research and development of many dental products and maintains a part-time practice with an emphasis on esthetic dentistry.

Opalescence Toothpaste was born on Valentine's Day. Though it didn't provide much romance for our chemist (or our CEO) that day, it now freshens the breath and brightens the smile for people all over the world. It provides high fluoride uptake, which is especially important for aging patients who experience high incidents of dry mouth and root exposure. Dr. Dan Fischer discusses how this low-abrasion formula is safe for daily use and explains exactly why it costs more than the average toothpaste. Dan E. Fischer is President and CEO of Ultradent Products, Inc. He is extensively involved in the research and development of many dental products and maintains a part-time practice with an emphasis on esthetic dentistry.

Soft tissue diode lasers are extremely versatile, being used for treatments such as gingivectomies, troughing, frenectomies, hemostasis, and more. Samantha gives an overview of soft tissue diode lasers, including specifics about Ultradent's Gemini Diode Laser and why Dr. Fischer thought it was such a good product, he wanted to add it to the Ultradent catalog. She also gives examples of procedures that can be completed using a soft tissue diode laser. Samantha Lujan is the Laser Specialist for Ultradent Products Inc. She started her dental career over 20+ years ago as a dental office manager and helped one of her doctors with a dental laser startup called Zap Lasers. Due to a series of mergers & acquisitions she has helped other dental companies successfully introduce soft-tissue lasers to the dental market. Out of all of the dental products and technologies Samantha has worked with, she is most passionate about dental lasers, and has helped educate dental companies, dentists and orthodontists on how to successfully implement soft-tissue lasers into their practice.

Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD, graduated from the dental assisting program at Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1994. Shannon is an active member of the AACD and the first auxiliary to sit on the AACD board of directors. She has been one of Dentistry Today’s Top 100 Clinicians for the past three years, selected as one of Dental Products Report’s 25 Most Influential Women in Dentistry, and named Dr. Bicuspid’s Dental Assistant Educator of the Year for 2012. Shannon and her husband Erik are the owners of Contemporary Product Solutions, the only dental editorial that combines product reviews for the whole dental team.

Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, CDD, graduated from the dental assisting program at Bowman Gray School of Medicine in 1994. Shannon is an active member of the AACD and the first auxiliary to sit on the AACD board of directors. She has been one of Dentistry Today’s Top 100 Clinicians for the past three years, selected as one of Dental Products Report’s 25 Most Influential Women in Dentistry, and named Dr. Bicuspid’s Dental Assistant Educator of the Year for 2012. Shannon and her husband Erik are the owners of Contemporary Product Solutions, the only dental editorial that combines product reviews for the whole dental team.

Gary Takacs discusses whitening as a "Gateway Service" in terms of practice building. He recommends three steps to growing the whitening component of any dental practice: shade match, value pricing, and lifetime whitening.

There are very few absolutes in this world. Rarely can we use the terms 'everybody' or nobody'. However, it is possible to say that virtually everybody would like whiter teeth. In fact, there was a recent study published in USA Today that reported that 85% of the people responded that they would like whiter teeth when asked, if they could improve their smile, what would they like to improve? Think about that for a moment. That means that if you happen to see 20 people in your dental office today, then statistically, 17 of them would like whiter teeth!

Ultradent's origin story is an incredible example of the American Dream. One wonderful part of the story is that Ultradent was founded to meet a need. There were no products on the market that could predictably control bleeding and sulcular fluid. So, Dr. Fisher invented one! Dr. Fischer also discusses the company core values of Integrity, Quality, Hard Work, Innovation, and Care.