As a dental professional, you work hard to make your practice the best it can be. From helping to create a serene environment for patients to searching for the best practice management software, you pour intention into every aspect of your workplace. That should extend to reevaluating your materials and equipment, too!
Are you happy with your tools and equipment, or are you just making do with what you learned on in dental school? If it's the latter, it may be time to see what new products are out there. Dentistry is an ever-evolving field and Zest Dental Solutions is proud to be at the forefront of the industry. While we are best known for our LOCATOR family of products including LOCATOR FIXED® and LOCATOR R-Tx®, we also manufacture industry-leading dental consumables as well as tools and equipment. We are passionate about providing you with highly effective, and convenient tools and dental materials so you can focus on doing what you do best!
Don’t Take Our Word for It
Dr. Troy A. Schmedding is a dentist in Walnut Creek, CA who has decades of experience and has received accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. As a practice owner, he is always on the lookout for new dental tools and equipment that he can be using to level up his workflows. Dr. Schmedding recently sat down with us to give his opinion on what he thinks are the top 3 products every dental office should be using in 2024.
Watch the video below to hear from him yourself and keep scrolling to find special discounts we are offering readers of this blog!
1. Bulk EZ Plus
According to Dr. Schmedding, the new evolution of the Bulk EZ Plus makes it a must-have for all dental practices in 2024! Dr. Schmedding has been using Bulk EZ in his practice for over 8 years now. However, he has recently made the switch to Bulk EZ Plus. So why is Bulk EZ Plus Dr. Schmedding’s go-to material for dentin replacement? That’s because it still has unlimited cure depth, like the original Bulk EZ, but it now also incorporates state-of-the-art 80 nm spherical zirconia fillers, enhancing the wear resistance and esthetics of the restoration with better shade-matching and polishability.
With dentin replacement, one of the biggest considerations to accommodate for is the depth of cure. The greater the depth, the trickier it is to cure and really good curing lights can only go so far. That’s where the dual cure feature comes in handy as it facilitates directed shrinkage, virtually eliminating microleakage for a complete seal. So if you’re looking for a composite material that combines simplicity and flowable cavity adaptation with high strength, wear resistance, polishability, and a superior chameleon effect – all in one step – look no further than Bulk EZ Plus!
Looking to save on your next order of Bulk EZ Plus?
Use code BOGOPLUS at checkout to buy one 6 gm Bulk EZ Plus refill and receive one free*! (Must add two refill units to your cart before entering promo code at checkout to receive your discount!)
*Offer is valid on new orders only placed with code BOGOPLUS and cannot be combined with other offers (including LOCATOR FIXED Starter Kit offers). Not valid on past orders.
Hear from real customers who love Bulk EZ Plus!
2. MicroEtcher
The second product on Dr. Schmedding’s list of must-haves for 2024 is the MicroEtcher IIA. This sandblaster can be used intraorally and extraorally and creates excellent surface micro-roughening for strong and reliable adhesion, even with Zirconia! As materials keep evolving, it is important to also be using the latest tools at your disposal. With a precise, ergonomic, and autoclavable handpiece, the MicroEtcher IIA makes it easy and convenient to clean biofilm or prepare surfaces for cementation.
Save on Your New MicroEtcher
We are currently running a promo for 25% off any order of a MicroEtcher* when you use the code MICRO25 at checkout. Be sure to take advantage of this exclusive deal!
*Offer is valid on new orders only placed with code MICRO25 and cannot be combined with other offers (including LOCATOR FIXED Starter Kit offers). Not valid on past orders.
3. Prep-Start H2O Hydro Abrasion System
Dr. Schmedding loves to use his PrepStart™ H2O unit for sterilization, cleaning, and preparation. The versatility of this piece of equipment comes from its use of both water and air. Thanks to our proprietary combination of air and hydro-abrasion technology, this revolutionary equipment facilitates minimally-invasive, anesthesia-free dentistry without the use of a dental bur. As such, PrepStart H2O achieves cleaner, smoother, and more conservative preparations for greater bond strength and increased patient comfort. The system is great for clinicians, dental hygienists, and assistants alike and allows for:
- Minimally invasive cavity preparation
- Simple Stain removal
- Removal of remnant restorative materials
- Removal of infected carious dentin or biofilm
Save 25% on PrepStart Air or H2O Abrasion Systems
If you want to see for yourself why Dr. Schmedding loves his PrepStart unit so much, be sure to use promo code PREPSTART25 for 25% your order*.
*Offer is valid on new orders only placed with code PREPSTART25 and cannot be combined with other offers (including LOCATOR FIXED Starter Kit offers). Not valid on past orders.
What are your practice must-haves?
We love to hear from dental professionals like yourself because we know that no two practices are alike. So tell us, did we miss any of your must-have products? What are you going to be restocking this year? Be sure to share your opinion with us by tagging us on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook. If you have a question for us, feel free to contact us and a member of our team will happily assist you.
