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Ultradent Adds New Cordless Prophy Handpiece
June 27, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is announcing the addition of the Ultrapro™ Tx Cordless handpiece to its prestigious Ultrapro™ Tx prophylaxis family. Building on a legacy of providing innovative dental solutions, the Ultrapro Tx Cordless handpiece combines the power and reliability of corded devices with the convenience and freedom of a cordless one.
Designed to deliver comfort and efficiency, the Ultrapro Tx Cordless handpiece takes the strain out of prophy treatment with a lightweight and ergonomic structure, improving experience for both the clinician and patient.
The Ultrapro Tx Cordless handpiece combines high performance with extreme mobility and accessibility—featuring a robust output of up to 4,000 RPMs for efficient stain removal, without compromising enamel safety. Its open design is compatible with most disposable prophy angles, including Ultrapro™ Tx disposable prophy angles, like the Ultrapro™ Tx Sweep™ DPA.
Further enhancing its operability, the Ultrapro Tx Cordless handpiece comes equipped with a Bluetooth foot pedal, enabling the same control as a corded handpiece with no learning curve. Clinicians can also appreciate the handpiece's endurance—a single wireless charge ensures all-day operation. Ultradent's unwavering commitment to quality is embodied in the 2-year warranty accompanying the Ultrapro Tx Cordless handpiece, providing added assurance to dental professionals.
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Ultradent Adds Jiffy™ Spin Disks to Finishing and Polishing Line
June 6, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is introducing Jiffy™ Spin disks, the latest innovative product in its restorative dentistry line-up. This new shaping and finishing disk system offers dental professionals a rapid and efficient solution for high-quality restorations.
Jiffy Spin disks feature precise, ultra-thin disks designed for interproximal finishing and shaping. The system includes aluminum oxide coated disks ranging from coarse to fine for smoothing and finishing, as well as a unique disk exclusive to Jiffy™ Spin disks: diamond grit for rapid shaping and gross removal.
Jiffy Spin disks help clinicians achieve esthetic restorations at an affordable price, with efficiency and speed. The extra-coarse diamond grit disk ensures even faster removal, allowing dental professionals to transition seamlessly to finer grits for that perfect finish. Designed for use on both composite and ceramic materials, Jiffy Spin disks maintain the exceptional quality and long-lasting shine synonymous with the Jiffy family of products. The ultra-thin design ensures the disks can fit into any restoration area, making quick work of those challenging interproximal regions.
“The extra-coarse disk is a unique product that I absolutely love having around,” says Dr. Brett Richins, an early adopter of Jiffy Spin disks. “It allows me to make large adjustments to the length or contour of a restoration quickly, predictably, and with only one disk. Before I started using the extra-coarse disk, I would often have to use several disks if I was doing multiple anterior restorations."
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Ultradent Earns 2023 Great Place to Work® Certification™ For 3rd Time
May 23, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials and equipment is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the third year in a row. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Ultradent. This year, 89% of employees said it’s a great place to work—32 points higher than the average U.S. company.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention, and increased innovation.
“Great Place to Work Certification™ isn’t something that comes easily. It takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work. “It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Ultradent is one of the best companies to work for in the country.”
Ultradent’s CEO and President, Dirk Jeffs, remarked, “We’re honored to hear that Ultradent received its Great Place to Work Certification for the third year in a row. Great Place to Work’s rigorous standards, based entirely on anonymous employee feedback, makes it one of the most respected recognitions for a company to receive. We’ll continue to work hard to preserve and continuously improve upon Ultradent’s uniquely caring, people-first culture that made this distinguishment possible.”
According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Ultradent Launches BFC3™ Powered Impression Gun
May 16, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is announcing the BFC3 impression gun—Ultradent’s first cordless, handheld, motorized tool to express dental impression material. Designed for efficiency, precision, and convenience, the BFC3 impression gun streamlines dental impression procedures and chairside material dispensing.
Featuring an ergonomic design, the BFC3 impression gun is compatible with standard 25 ml, 50 ml, and 75 ml 1:1 or 2:1 automix cartridges. It has an adjustable flow rate that optimizes the expression of various impression materials, allowing clinicians to be in full control of the amount of material needed for each procedure. The BFC3 impression gun's anti-drip feature momentarily reverses the plunger when the dispensing trigger is released, preventing waste, and ensuring a clean working environment. It also includes an auto-stop feature with overload protection when a cartridge has been emptied (ensuring safety and product longevity).
With a charging time of just 2 ½ hours for a full charge, the BFC3 impression gun can dispense up to 60 full 50 ml heavy body VPS cartridges on a fully charged battery. A low battery indicator light alerts users to when a recharge is needed, with the ability to dispense up to 10 additional full cartridges after the light illuminates. The battery charger features a full-charge indicator LED and overcharge protection circuitry, ensuring the device's longevity.
The BFC3 impression gun is compatible with Thermo Clone™ VPS and Chromaclone™ PVS impression material lines, alginate alternative material, bite registration, and impression mixing tips. It provides flexibility and convenience to dental professionals. The device's compatibility with the Thermo Clone line allows dental professionals to save time with the impression material’s exclusive Thermal-accelerated set.
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Ultradent Unveils New Universal Shade Composite
May 9, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is announcing the launch of Transcend™ universal composite, a new composite material providing unmatched esthetics and handling properties. Transcend composite is designed to simplify the restorative process by allowing dentists to complete most restorations with just one shade of composite.
Thanks to Ultradent's Resin Particle Match™ technology, Transcend composite offers high levels of translucency, allowing for ideal pigmentation and opacification to match the surrounding dentition. The Universal Body shade also has optimal opacity to help block the underlying tooth color, eliminating the need for a blocker shade.
"Transcend composite enables dentists to achieve excellent esthetic results with ease," says Ultradent Sr. VP of Research & Development, Neil Jessop. "Its unique formulation offers the perfect balance of flexibility, strength, and gloss retention to ensure the long-lasting results patients are seeking."
Transcend composite is a nanohybrid formula that combines high strength and easy sculptability, making it ideal for both posterior and anterior composite restorations. The handling properties of Transcend composite have been finely tuned to be firm but malleable, allowing it to stay in place without drooping or slumping during manipulation. The material is highly wear-resistant, but also less abrasive to opposing dentition than other composites on the market.
In addition to the Universal Body shade, Transcend composite features four dentin shades and two enamel shades for cases when a layering technique is appropriate. These layering shades were handpicked to include only the most popular shades from Ultradent's esthetic composite lines to ensure dentists have the shades needed to accomplish restorative work done on a regular basis
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Ultradent Adds 168,000 Sq. Ft. Facility to Campus
May 3, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials and equipment, is unveiling a new 168,000 sq. ft. facility on its South Jordan campus.
The building’s grand opening will feature a 10am MST ribbon cutting on May 3, 2023. Ultradent’s leadership, along with South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey, as well as numerous state and local officials will be in attendance—including representatives from the offices of Senator Mitt Romney and Gov. Spencer Cox.
The 168,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building, which Ultradent broke ground on last year, makes room for the company’s tremendous growth—housing its injection molding, equipment manufacturing, repair facilities, and more. The building will support 24/7 operations to facilitate Ultradent’s increasing domestic and international presence. PGA&W Architecture headed up the structure’s design, and Layton Construction led the contracting work.
Of the new building, South Jordan’s Mayor Ramsey says, “Ultradent has been an incredible part of the community, both as an employer, and with their longstanding tradition of giving back. We are thrilled for their success and continued expansion. This new building marks an exciting growth benchmark for not only Ultradent, but also for South Jordan.”
Ultradent invites media to attend the ribbon cutting, which will take place at 10:00am MST today, at 10193 S. Jordan Gateway, in South Jordan, Utah. Attendees should enter at the Southeast corner of the building. Following the ribbon cutting, Ultradent will host an open house, tours of the new building, and serve refreshments and drinks to guests and media.
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through charitable programs. For more information, call 800.552.5512 or visit LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Ultradent Announces New Leadership
April 27, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is announcing leadership changes in sales and marketing.
Steve Clark is now the General Manager of North America and Sean Kennedy is the Senior Vice President of Marketing.
Steve Clark
Steve has been with Ultradent for 20 years, most recently serving as Director of U.S. Sales. Steve has successfully led and developed a very large sales team with significant achievements over the last several years. “Steve’s knowledge and passion will no doubt continue to serve the company well in this new role,” says Ultradent President and CEO, Dirk Jeffs. In addition to U.S. sales responsibilities, Steve will also lead consumer retail sales and client relations teams.
Sean Kennedy
Sean has grown tremendously over his more than fifteen-year career in marketing at Ultradent. During his time as Senior Director of U.S. Marketing, he was instrumental in the many positive changes that have taken place within our marketing team. “We are confident the marketing function at Ultradent will continue to develop under Sean’s leadership,” Jeffs says.
These changes come as former VP of Sales and Marketing, Karen Phillips, announces her retirement.
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Introducing Ultracare™ Topical Anesthetic Gel
February 9, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent proudly announces the return of one its most sought after products, Ultracare™ topical anesthetic gel—a delightfully flavored 20% benzocaine oral gel formulated for rapid, profound topical anesthesia.
Dental professionals can administer Ultracare gel directly on a cotton swab for increased patient comfort. The gel’s trio of benefits include 20% benzocaine for effective numbing, as well as rapid onset—numbing tissues in 15–20 seconds. Last, Ultracare gel comes in a delicious dye-free Walterberry flavor with no bitter aftertaste.
Click here to purchase or learn more about Ultracare topical anesthetic gel.
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Ultradent Introduces J-Temp™ Temporary Resin
February 1, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, today released its newest product, J-Temp™ temporary resin, a premixed, light-cured temporary resin designed for multiple use cases and maximum ease of use—for dentists, by dentists.
Engineered for maximum usability—offering four solutions in just one product syringe, dentists can utilize J-Temp temporary resin for everything from bite ramps and temporary occlusal buildups, to build structure for isolation clamping, for temporary restorations, and for splinting between implant copings.
On developing J-Temp temporary resin, Ultradent’s vice-president of clinical affairs, Dr. Jaleena Jessop says, "J-Temp Temporary Resin started because there was always a need for something that didn’t exist. The more I used J-Temp temporary resin for different procedures, the more I found that it is really nice to have one product that can cover a gamut of different needs, versus needing five of six different materials that may expire before you use them next."
Ultradent’s J-Temp temporary resin features a consistency that’s viscous enough that it won’t run, but fluid enough to be self-leveling and easy enough to manipulate right in the operatory. Ultradent recommends using J-Temp temporary resin with Ultradent’s Black Mini™ tip for simple, precise placement. When it comes to removal, the resin’s light purple color allows for easy identification— making for a seamless experience for patient and dentist, start to finish.
Click here to purchase or learn more about J-Temp temporary resin.
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Crown Council Inducts Dr. Dan Fischer into Dental Hall of Fame
January 30, 2023 South Jordan, Utah
read more »Ultradent Products Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide, is celebrating the induction of its Founder and CEO Emeritus, Dr. Dan Fischer, into the Crown Council’s Dental Hall of Fame.
The ceremony was held January 28th, 2023 during the Crown Council’s 28th Annual Meeting. Dr. Fischer’s remarkable contributions to dentistry and his overwhelming lifelong commitment to humanitarian causes around the world were noted. Dr. Jaleena Jessop, Ultradent’s Vice President of Clinical Affairs and Dr. Fischer’s daughter, joined Crown Council CEO Greg Anderson onstage to present the award.
Dr. Fischer is not only the Founder and CEO Emeritus of Ultradent, he’s also an award-winning innovator, culture builder, passionate dentist, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. He started Ultradent at his kitchen table 44 years ago. Today, Ultradent operates 16 offices around the globe, in addition to its South Jordan headquarters. The company makes over 500 products and sells them in over 130 countries worldwide. This includes the award-winning Opalescence™ teeth whitening system—the #1 professional teeth whitening brand in the world, which he pioneered.
As passionate as Dr. Fischer is about improving oral health globally, he also continues to work tirelessly to better the lives of others through his undying commitment to humanitarian work. Under his direction, Ultradent donates products to dental humanitarian missions around the world. Additionally, he’s led efforts to raise significant funds for the Utah Food Bank for several years and has made many generous donations to catastrophic natural disaster relief efforts globally.
Dr. Fischer also founded and works continually to support and fund Ultradent’s long-standing charity, The Diversity Foundation, which focuses on providing education to young people who leave the FLDS community and need a helping hand. Since its inception, The Diversity Foundation has helped over 250 young people gain a college education and assimilate successfully to the outside world.
Ultradent joins Crown Council in congratulating Dr. Fischer for his outstanding commitment to improving oral health globally.
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About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent also works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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