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Ultradent Earns 2022 Great Place to Work® Certification™ for Second Time
May 19, 2022 South Jordan, Utah
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 second year in a row. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Ultradent. This year, 91% of employees said it’s a great place to work—30 points higher than the average U.S. company (and two points higher than Ultradent’s 2021 percentage).
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 Vice President of Human Resources, David Alsop, remarked, “We are honored to be Great Place to Work certified once again. Many companies buy recognition and have marketers submit lengthy applications to win one of many best workplace awards. At Ultradent, we seek authentic awards based on employee feedback to help us continuously improve our culture as we grow. To have our employees recognize our shared company culture with such prestigious recognition is a true testament to leaders and employees partnering to deliver ideal results for our business—and maximum satisfaction for each individual.”
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 Opens Subsidiary in South Korea
April 27, 2022 South Jordan, Utah
Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is expanding its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region by opening a new subsidiary in South Korea: Ultradent Products Korea LLC (울트라덴트프로 덕트코리아 유한책임회사).
“South Korea is a key strategic market and having a local presence in the country will help us drive our mission of improving oral health globally,” says Asia/Pacific/Sub Sahara General Manager Fabio Fowler.
With the addition of the South Korea location, Ultradent now has subsidiaries in 10 countries and sells products in more than 125 countries. The latest addition creates immense possibilities for Ultradent to continue pursuing its mission of improving oral health globally by providing premium dental materials to the clinicians of South Korea. The team looks forward to developing relationships with key partners in this extraordinary region.
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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 New Accessories for VALO™ Grand Curing Lights
March 23, 2022 South Jordan, Utah
Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is introducing a line of premium accessories for VALO™ Grand curing lights. The addition of these six new lenses allows clinicians to use their VALO Grand light in increasingly nuanced ways to provide optimal care for their patients.
Curing Lenses:
- PointCure™ lens: creates a 2.5 mm diameter curing area to aid in position and tack curing
- ProxiCure™ ball lens: holds matrix against contact while curing composite for Class II restorations
Diagnostic Lenses:
- Interproximal lens: provides a focused 1 mm white light to help view interproximal caries
- TransLume™ lens: aids in detection of cracks and defects in a tooth or prostheses
- Black Light lens: fluoresces chemicals in various dental materials
- White Light lens: provides a pure natural light for accurate shade matching
About VALO Grand Curing Lights
VALO Grand curing lights use a custom, multi-wavelength light emitting diode (LED) for producing high intensity light at 385–515 nm through an optimally collimated beam capable of polymerizing all lightcured dental materials including porcelain and underlying resin cements. The VALO Grand light features a 12 mm lens and its extremely durable, slim, ergonomic shape allows unprecedented access to all restoration sites.
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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’s Dirk Jeffs Named CEO of the Year by Utah Business Magazine
March 10, 2022 South Jordan
Dirk Jeffs, President and CEO of Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is being recognized as CEO of the Year by Utah Business Magazine. The announcement came today.
“I humbly and gratefully share this award with everyone at Ultradent. All of our accomplishments, especially throughout the past year, have involved whole teams of people working together to get them done,” says Jeffs. “None of it was ever me alone. I’m so grateful for them and for the opportunity to lead such a fantastic, impactful company whose mission, every single day, is to improve oral health globally.”
Ultradent founder and CEO emeritus, Dr. Dan Fischer says, “Dirk’s leadership record is remarkable and his commitment to Ultradent’s core values has been evident throughout his 26 years with us. His experience, attitude, and demeaner continue to serve Ultradent and dental industry well.”
Taking the reins of CEO at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeffs’ long list of accomplishments include expansion of international sales into now more than 120 countries. Ultradent also recently received its first Great Place to Work Certification and was recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s Best Large Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production. In the last year under Jeffs’ leadership, Ultradent also opened a new business entity, Canyon Labs, and announced a partnership between Ultradent’s world renowned professional teeth whitening brand, Opalescence™ Whitening Systems and Align Technologies, the makers of Invisalign® aligners and Vivera® retainers.
Most importantly, Jeffs says he looks forward to continuing to lead the company in bettering the lives of Ultradent’s customers, patients, and employees through better products, healthier smiles, innovative research, humanitarian work, and an ongoing commitment to the company’s core values.
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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 Supporting Ukrainian Refugees Through Donation
March 1, 2022 South Jordan, Utah
Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, stands united with our friends in Ukraine in the face of aggression and tyranny. Amidst unimaginable turmoil, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are being forced to flee their homes to neighboring countries. They need our help. To assist, Ultradent is donating 10% of our U.S. sales on Thursday, March 3, to USA for UNHCR.
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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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Gemini EVO™ Laser: The Next Evolution in Laser Dentistry
February 28, 2022 South Jordan, Utah
Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is introducing the latest addition in the Gemini laser family, the Gemini EVO™ diode laser.
The Gemini EVO laser provides 100 watts of peak power—5x the power of the original Gemini laser—for faster cutting, less heat, and ultra-clean incisions in soft tissue. User-friendly operation is facilitated through a guided touch interface and multiple preset procedures are divided into three categories for efficient, intuitive use. Wi-Fi connectivity allows for over-the-air updates with dedicated tech support—there’s also a mobile app and dashboard to monitor usage statistics, including ROI.
Three PBM adapters are included with the Gemini EVO laser (3 mm, 7 mm, and 25 mm) so clinicians can take full advantage of laser technology in their office—it also features a two-year warranty (which can be extended), has three wavelength modes, and uses the same tips as the original Gemini™ laser.
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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 MTApex™ Bioceramic Root Canal Sealer
February 15, 2022 Salt Lake City, Utah
Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials and equipment, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new endodontic product, MTApex™ bioceramic root canal sealer.
For clinicians performing root canal treatments requirement obturation, MTApex bioceramic root canal sealer provides a sealer that is bioceramic and can be used withany endodontic obturation method. It features an extra smooth consistency that when mixed is designed to be delivered through Ultradent’s 29 ga Single Sideport NaviTip™ tip. The proprietary gel and tricalcium silicate powder mixture releases calcium ions, stimulating bone repair and increasing the pH of the canal. This helps avoid post-procedure bacterial growth and root resorption. Each kit of MTApex bioceramic root canal sealer contains enough powder and gel to seal approximately twenty canals.
Click here to purchase or learn more about Ultradent’s new MTApex bioceramic root canal sealer.
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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 MTApex™ Bioceramic Root Canal Sealer
February 15, 2022 Salt Lake City, Utah
Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials and equipment, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new endodontic product, MTApex™ bioceramic root canal sealer.
For clinicians performing root canal treatments requirement obturation, MTApex bioceramic root canal sealer provides a sealer that is bioceramic and can be used withany endodontic obturation method. It features an extra smooth consistency that when mixed is designed to be delivered through Ultradent’s 29 ga Single Sideport NaviTip™ tip. The proprietary gel and tricalcium silicate powder mixture releases calcium ions, stimulating bone repair and increasing the pH of the canal. This helps avoid post-procedure bacterial growth and root resorption. Each kit of MTApex bioceramic root canal sealer contains enough powder and gel to seal approximately twenty canals.
Click here to purchase or learn more about Ultradent’s new MTApex bioceramic root canal sealer.
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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 Now Distributing Dental Bone Grafting Plug
February 2, 2022 South Jordan, Utah
Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is now distributing the OsteoGen® Plug by Impladent Ltd.
The OsteoGen® Plug is a dental bone grafting plug that combines non-ceramic OsteoGen® bioactive resorbable calcium apatite crystals with a Type I bovine achilles tendon collagen matrix. The bioactive calcium apatite crystals create a structure that mimics the organic and inorganic characteristics of actual bone and is resorbable allowing it to be replaced by host bone tissue within a few months. The OsteoGen plug is radiolucent when placed but will become radiopaque within 3–5 months when it has been replaced with host bone tissue; implant placement can then be achieved.
The OsteoGen® Plug is manufactured by Impladent Ltd. Jamaica, NY.
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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 Donates to Kentucky Tornado Relief Efforts
December 23, 2021 South Jordan, Utah
Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is donating 10 percent of all domestic sales from December 16, 2021, to relief efforts in Kentucky following devastating tornados earlier this month.
The funds were sent to the Red Cross of Kentucky on December 23. “The people of Kentucky are showing remarkable spirit in the face of tragic events,” says Ultradent President and CEO, Dirk Jeffs. “We hope this contribution will help the Red Cross care for those affected as they continue to recover. We’d like to thank our customers for partnering with us to provide support.”
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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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