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Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is announcing acquisition of Medicinos Linija UAB, known globally as "i-dental," a renowned manufacturer and distributer of dental products headquartered in Siauliai, Lithuania.

The addition of i-dental’s network and infrastructure will assist Ultradent’s ability to better serve dentists throughout the world. With i-dental as the company’s most recent acquisition, Ultradent now has offices and subsidiaries in 12 countries.

“With the help of the talented team members of i-dental, Ultradent will be able to empower more clinicians to provide better care for their patients,” says Ultradent President and CEO Dirk Jeffs. “Ultradent has a longstanding connection with i-dental and founder Gintaras Dapkus, whom we met 25 years ago when he attended one of our educational events. Both companies are driven by a shared mission—the mutual admiration, innovative spirit, and vision between Ultradent and i-dental make this a seamless partnership that will benefit oral health globally.”

Founded in 1992 by Gintaras Dapkus, i-dental began as a dental supply company and transitioned into a manufacturer of dental materials—top products include composites, glass ionomers, etchants, liners, and prophy paste. i-dental is ISO certified and has recently passed an MDR audit. Dapkus will remain minority owner and active i-dental management. “I am thrilled about this new chapter for i-dental, Ultradent, and oral health care providers around the world" says Dapkus. "This partnership opens up incredible opportunities for innovation, growth, and improving patient care.”

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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, visit ultradent.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

About i-dental

i-dental, founded in 1992 in Šiauliai, Lithuania, is a leading manufacturer of innovative medical devices, dental materials, and cosmetics, recognized for its ISO 13485 certified quality management system and CE marked products. The company exports to over 80 countries, prioritizing high-quality, user-friendly products that meet international standards and customer needs. Learn more at www.i-dental.lt.

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Ultradent proudly announces the acquisition of Ease-In-Shields™ from ViewMax Solutions, LLC. Ease-In-Shields provides unique eye protection for laser and curing light users, with their double patented shape, allowing the shields to fit into most loupe and eyewear shapes for maximum safety.

Of the Ease-in-Shield acquisition, Scot Andersen, Ultradent’s Vice-President of Business Development, said, “After years of working with ViewMax Solutions LLC, we’re pleased to announce the acquisition of their product, Ease-In-Shields™. We’re excited to continue working in conjunction with the founders to promote Ease-In-Shields more broadly in the dental space.”

Ease-In-Shields’ polycarbonate construction makes them both light and strong, less prone to fogging, and unlike other laser filter inserts in the market, offering total protective coverage as certified by Laservision USA’s Safety Laboratories.

The Ease-In-Shields won the prestigious 2017 Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology award, thanks to the unprecedented protection they offer and their unique benefits, such as quick and hygienic placement and removal from loupes without having to remove eyewear from the face. Ease-In-Shields’ various options afford eye protection for different types of laser wavelengths and accommodate many facial sizes.

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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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Dr. Dan Fischer, founder and CEO emeritus of South Jordan–based Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-tech dental materials and equipment, was recently named as one of two individuals in the country inducted into the national dental publication Incisal Edge Magazine’s annual “Dental Innovators Hall of Fame.” Dr. Fischer is called “the most prolific American dental inventor over the last 30 years,” as well as applauded for the global power and legacy of his "positive influence, clinical achievement, ingenuity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and giving.”

Edward Kobesky of Incisal Edge says, “Every year, there’s a spirited discussion (or argument, depending on whom you talk to) among the Incisal Edge team over potential Hall of Fame candidates. This year, one name prompted no dissent: Dr. Dan Fischer.” He continues, “The internationally recognized doctor built his highly successful company, Ultradent, founded in 1978, from a basement operation to a global powerhouse selling more than 550 products worldwide (including disposables, curing lights, lasers, composites and bonding, teeth whitening, and more).”

He continues, saying that during an audit of dental patents conducted by the publication in 2018, Dr. Fischer’s name “appeared on 1.5 percent of all dental patents, topped only by the likes of 3M, whose roughly $32 billion annual revenue is 45 times that of Ultradent. Proof that great ideas can move mountains.”

The piece goes on to tell the remarkable story of Ultradent’s founding, and how over the last 45 years, it has stayed committed to its core values and ethics, as well as how it continues to operate as a proud USA manufacturer, making 95% of what it sells right here in South Jordan. Ultradent sells the majority of its award-winning products abroad (in 130 countries and counting), in what Dr. Fischer famously deems “the opposite of outsourcing.”

Some of Ultradent’s most notable products include Opalescence™ teeth whitening, the VALO™ curing light family, its variety of Ultrapak™ knitted cord offerings, Peak™ Universal Bond adhesive solution, Ultra-Etch™ etchant, and the Gemini™ dual-wavelength diode laser.

Kobesky adds, “We proudly welcome him into our Hall of Fame—a living legend who’s still teaching dental students, and still a passionate hands-on R&D man after 46 years at the company he built.”

Click here to read Incisal Edge’s Hall of Fame induction piece dedicated to honoring Dr. Fischer’s many achievements, his code of ethics, and his many philosophies which have resulted in his and Ultradent’s remarkable legacy.

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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 Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is being recognized for the third consecutive year as a Fortune Magazine Top Large Workplace in Manufacturing and Production. Ultradent is fourth on the list in 2023, after being fifth and ninth in 2022 and 2021, respectively. Ultradent is the only company in Utah, as well as the dental industry, to ever make the list.

Fortune bases its rankings on a rigorous evaluation of the company’s culture, values, employee satisfaction, and extensive 3rd party employee surveys and feedback.

“Above all else, we value our people,” says Ultradent CEO Dirk Jeffs. “Without their passion and dedication, we wouldn’t be able to make such a distinct impact on oral health care around the world. I’m continually inspired by the efforts and innovation of our team members.”

Established in the basement of Founder and CEO Emeritus Dr. Dan Fischer in 1978, Ultradent has sought excellence in both its products and in what its founder calls “happiness in the workplace” since its inception.

From Fortune. ©2023 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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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 Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, is honored to be recognized as one of PEOPLE Magazine’s Companies that Care—a nationwide list released this morning. The annual list honors a select number of companies that go above and beyond for their employees, to uplift their communities, and to make the world a better place through investing in employees’ mental health, giving back to those in need, and more.

Of the national recognition, Ultradent CEO and President, Dirk Jeffs, said, “To meet the standards by which the organizations on PEOPLE’s Companies that Care list are chosen, and to be recognized for the hard work and care—which happen to be two of Ultradent’s core values—that we put into bettering the lives of our employees and communities is a real honor.” He adds, “We believe that the care and investment we put into our people and our communities comes back to us tenfold. This award really validates those efforts, and we’re thrilled to be recognized.”

For the last seven years, People Magazine, in partnership with Great Place to Work, have teamed up to find companies that best demonstrate outstanding respect, care, and concern for their communities, employees, and the environment. Rankings are based on about 6.1 million employee experiences, says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.

Bush remarked, “Changing the workplace changes lives. These companies show the impact engaged business leaders can have on their communities.” Click here to learn more.

PEOPLE’s Companies That Care Logo® is a registered trademark of; TI Gotham, Inc., a Dotdash Meredith company. Used under license.

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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 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 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 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 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 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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