Our commitment to you:

Kuraray Noritake dental products offer dental professionals all over the world high-quality products using simple procedures with long-lasting results. With the COVID-19 outbreak, all of us are now going through difficult times which we were not prepared for. Our thoughts are with all those people who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

We, at Kuraray Europe GmbH, as the European sales office of Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., feel a strong responsibility towards our customers and partners, colleagues and communities and we would like to inform you that, in spite of the challenges we are now facing, we will do our best to provide you with the services that you require:

1. Business as usual.

It is both important that we continue to provide products and services to all our customers and at the same time secure the safety of our employees. With that in mind, we have transitioned most of our employees not involved in manufacturing to working remotely and eliminated all non-essential and cross-border travel. This change should not impact in any way how you, our dear customers, contact us. We are ready, willing and able to support you. Clearly, to keep face-to-face interactions to a minimum, we will focus our communication on what is most convenient for you – either a phone call, through email or video chat (Skype, FaceTime or Google Hangout). Whatever is convenient for you!

2. Delivery

As of today, we have sufficient inventory for both dentists and dental labs, as well as reliable logistics. Thanks to our global network of dealer-depots, dental professionals all over the world will continue to have direct local access to our wide range of Kuraray Noritake Dental products. Kuraray Europe GmbH will exert every effort possible to deliver your orders on time. Parallel to this, we kindly ask you to make sure that somebody in your office will be available to receive the parcel. In case, for whatever reason this is not possible, please notify your supplier in advance.

3. Technical Services.
   Our technical service is available to meet your needs.

If there is anything else that we can do to support you, please let us know.

We wish you all the best. Take good care and stay healthy.

Sincerely,

Kuraray Europe GmbH

BU Medical

Our commitment to you:

Kuraray Noritake dental products offer dental professionals all over the world high-quality products using simple procedures with long-lasting results. With the COVID-19 outbreak, all of us are now going through difficult times which we were not prepared for. Our thoughts are with all those people who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

We, at Kuraray Europe GmbH, as the European sales office of Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., feel a strong responsibility towards our customers and partners, colleagues and communities and we would like to inform you that, in spite of the challenges we are now facing, we will do our best to provide you with the services that you require:

1. Business as usual.

It is both important that we continue to provide products and services to all our customers and at the same time secure the safety of our employees. With that in mind, we have transitioned most of our employees not involved in manufacturing to working remotely and eliminated all non-essential and cross-border travel. This change should not impact in any way how you, our dear customers, contact us. We are ready, willing and able to support you. Clearly, to keep face-to-face interactions to a minimum, we will focus our communication on what is most convenient for you – either a phone call, through email or video chat (Skype, FaceTime or Google Hangout). Whatever is convenient for you!

2. Delivery

As of today, we have sufficient inventory for both dentists and dental labs, as well as reliable logistics. Thanks to our global network of dealer-depots, dental professionals all over the world will continue to have direct local access to our wide range of Kuraray Noritake Dental products. Kuraray Europe GmbH will exert every effort possible to deliver your orders on time. Parallel to this, we kindly ask you to make sure that somebody in your office will be available to receive the parcel. In case, for whatever reason this is not possible, please notify your supplier in advance.

3. Technical Services.
   Our technical service is available to meet your needs.

If there is anything else that we can do to support you, please let us know.

We wish you all the best. Take good care and stay healthy.

Sincerely,

Kuraray Europe GmbH

BU Medical

By Daniele Rondoni, RDT

A middle-aged patient sought dental advice because she felt uncomfortable with the aesthetic appearance of her upper front jaw, specifically regions 11, 12, 21 and 22. Additionally, she was not happy about the diastema between her upper central incisors.

Fig. 1: Initial situation.

The oral examination showed four crown regions (12-22) and revealed that all of them have deteriorated. Tooth 21 had undergone an endodontic treatment, while teeth 11 to 22 have been newly built up. Due to the deteriorated conditions, all affected teeth were taken into consideration in the planning and designing of new restorations, including the intention to close the diastema between the width-to-length-ratio for the incisors.

The best suitable material for a natural look in combination with a close gingival attachment to the restoration is, in this case, zirconia, because of its biocompatibility and gentleness to the gingival region. The KATANA^TM Zirconia series from Kuraray Noritake Dental, offers a line-up of high-quality materials combined with true-to-life aesthetics, due to its natural color gradient within the material.

Fig. 2: Preparations, showing discoloration in the cervical area of tooth 21.

Fig. 3: Occlusal view of the preparations.

Fig. 4: The four zirconia crowns after designing followed by milling.

Fig. 5: Result directly after sintering.

To achieve an even more natural-looking and aesthetic restoration, CZR FC Paste Stains were used externally on the zirconia surface.

Fig. 6: Characterization of the restoration.

As often done, Cervical 2 was used to give an orange tint to the cervical area, to accentuate even better the natural tooth gradation. For the incisal areas, Grayish Blue in combination with Value was used to enhance transparency and opalescence. Same procedure applied to the approximal areas. Mamelon Orange 2 was used to reproduce dark orange stain on the mamelons.

Fig. 7: Result after cementation of the four new zirconia crowns. Their shape and chroma blend harmoniously with the arch.

Fig. 8: The vestibular view showing natural-looking characterization.

During a period of five years, annual check-ups showed intact crowns and a healthy gingiva. Additionally, the durability of the restorations, including their mechanical and optical properties revealed no signs of deterioration.

By Daniele Rondoni, RDT

A middle-aged patient sought dental advice because she felt uncomfortable with the aesthetic appearance of her upper front jaw, specifically regions 11, 12, 21 and 22. Additionally, she was not happy about the diastema between her upper central incisors.

Fig. 1: Initial situation.

The oral examination showed four crown regions (12-22) and revealed that all of them have deteriorated. Tooth 21 had undergone an endodontic treatment, while teeth 11 to 22 have been newly built up. Due to the deteriorated conditions, all affected teeth were taken into consideration in the planning and designing of new restorations, including the intention to close the diastema between the width-to-length-ratio for the incisors.

The best suitable material for a natural look in combination with a close gingival attachment to the restoration is, in this case, zirconia, because of its biocompatibility and gentleness to the gingival region. The KATANA^TM Zirconia series from Kuraray Noritake Dental, offers a line-up of high-quality materials combined with true-to-life aesthetics, due to its natural color gradient within the material.

Fig. 2: Preparations, showing discoloration in the cervical area of tooth 21.

Fig. 3: Occlusal view of the preparations.

Fig. 4: The four zirconia crowns after designing followed by milling.

Fig. 5: Result directly after sintering.

To achieve an even more natural-looking and aesthetic restoration, CZR FC Paste Stains were used externally on the zirconia surface.

Fig. 6: Characterization of the restoration.

As often done, Cervical 2 was used to give an orange tint to the cervical area, to accentuate even better the natural tooth gradation. For the incisal areas, Grayish Blue in combination with Value was used to enhance transparency and opalescence. Same procedure applied to the approximal areas. Mamelon Orange 2 was used to reproduce dark orange stain on the mamelons.

Fig. 7: Result after cementation of the four new zirconia crowns. Their shape and chroma blend harmoniously with the arch.

Fig. 8: The vestibular view showing natural-looking characterization.

During a period of five years, annual check-ups showed intact crowns and a healthy gingiva. Additionally, the durability of the restorations, including their mechanical and optical properties revealed no signs of deterioration.

Na Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. estamos orgulhosos de que os nossos produtos estão a ser desenvolvidos utilizando tecnologias inovadoras, prestando atenção aos detalhes e tendo em mente as necessidades dos nossos clientes.

Estamos empenhados em oferecer produtos excepcionais que proporcionam aos profissionais dentários a flexibilidade para a auto-expressão e criatividade, acrescentando valor e proporcionando excelentes resultados estéticos a todos e cada um dos procedimentos.

Usabilidade, simplicidade e, claro, qualidade sempre em mente - fornecendo aos profissionais de medicina dentária materiais que tornarão a sua prática diária livre de stress.

Como prova de que os nossos produtos satisfazem as necessidades tanto dos dentistas como dos técnicos de laboratório, temos o prazer de partilhar convosco os Certificados CE de Sistema de Garantia de Qualidade Total que recebemos do Organismo Notificado. Estes podem ser descarregados abaixo.

Produtos para consultório dentário

Produtos para laboratórios dentários

As the manager of a dental practice and the co-founder of the Deutsches Zahnärztinnen Symposium (DZÄS), an event that provides a forum for female dentists in Germany, Dr Frederike Fehrmann is an extremely busy woman. In this interview, she discusses her experiences as a woman working in dentistry and offers advice for those who are considering entering the field.

How did you decide to enter the field of dentistry?

I knew very early that I wanted to study dentistry. My mother is an orthodontist and I always liked what she was doing. During my studies, though, things looked different—I wanted to do oral and maxillofacial surgery for a period. But then I was offered the dental practice where I now work, and though it was different from what I had expected, I was still able to develop my skills in many directions, arriving finally at CAD/CAM and laser dentistry, which have been my favourite areas in recent years.

My professional life is constantly changing and developing, and that is what makes it exciting. High-tech dental surgery is exactly what I want to do and work with.

In your experience, are there any advantages or disadvantages to being a woman in dentistry? Have these changed over time?

I think dentistry is great, but it’s the same in this field as in many other professions in which women work. We often have a double burden simply because of our responsibility to bring the next generation into the world. This is a topic that has been on my mind for a long time. In fact, the DZÄS will be hosting a symposium in Frankfurt later this year where we will highlight the balancing act between technology and mindfulness, between career and family. I’m looking forward to it very much.

In my experience, women tend to have certain advantages—for example, we often find it easier to deal with children as patients than male dentists do. However, we still have to assert ourselves constantly. But things are changing. At the university near us, there are hardly any male dental students. It is time to rethink and adapt dental education to empower women to fulfil their potential.

How important is it to have peers and mentors with whom you can discuss dental issues?

Having other women with whom one can exchange ideas is worth its weight in gold. Sometimes you discuss your problems and suddenly find there is a simple answer that you yourself would not have thought of, one that makes your life easier. It’s possible to do without a mentor, of course, but things do become more difficult. Both peers and mentors make you strong and help you progress continuously. Besides, women often talk and listen differently and understand even without words.

What qualities and skills do you think are needed to succeed in the dental world?

I have had feedback from many patients who say that they like to see women providing treatment, as we can often read between the lines and might be more likely to recognise when they are afraid, for example.

Nevertheless, we frequently have to prove ourselves repeatedly. How often haven’t I heard the questions, especially as a young professional, “Are you able do that? Are you strong enough to remove that tooth?” I don’t think that a male dentist would be asked this.

Do you have any advice for girls and women considering a career in dentistry?

Just do it! Network and never, ever give up. Find a focus, something you do better than everyone else. Find mentors and colleagues who can help and guide you when needed. Educate yourself and find out what you’re passionate about.

Which Kuraray Noritake products do you employ in your daily workflow?

I use both KATANA™ AVENCIA™ Blocks and KATANA™ Zirconia Blocks in my CEREC workflow to produce CAD/CAM dentures. A colleague who works a lot with Kuraray Noritake told me about these blocks, and so I tried them out. The zirconia blocks impressed me by being super-translucent and variable in their colour texture. Their fit is excellent and the CEREC workflow is easy. The AVENCIA™ blocks are very simple to use because after milling they only need to be polished, not fired. This is particularly useful when supplying inlays.

As the manager of a dental practice and the co-founder of the Deutsches Zahnärztinnen Symposium (DZÄS), an event that provides a forum for female dentists in Germany, Dr Frederike Fehrmann is an extremely busy woman. In this interview, she discusses her experiences as a woman working in dentistry and offers advice for those who are considering entering the field.

How did you decide to enter the field of dentistry?

I knew very early that I wanted to study dentistry. My mother is an orthodontist and I always liked what she was doing. During my studies, though, things looked different—I wanted to do oral and maxillofacial surgery for a period. But then I was offered the dental practice where I now work, and though it was different from what I had expected, I was still able to develop my skills in many directions, arriving finally at CAD/CAM and laser dentistry, which have been my favourite areas in recent years.

My professional life is constantly changing and developing, and that is what makes it exciting. High-tech dental surgery is exactly what I want to do and work with.

In your experience, are there any advantages or disadvantages to being a woman in dentistry? Have these changed over time?

I think dentistry is great, but it’s the same in this field as in many other professions in which women work. We often have a double burden simply because of our responsibility to bring the next generation into the world. This is a topic that has been on my mind for a long time. In fact, the DZÄS will be hosting a symposium in Frankfurt later this year where we will highlight the balancing act between technology and mindfulness, between career and family. I’m looking forward to it very much.

In my experience, women tend to have certain advantages—for example, we often find it easier to deal with children as patients than male dentists do. However, we still have to assert ourselves constantly. But things are changing. At the university near us, there are hardly any male dental students. It is time to rethink and adapt dental education to empower women to fulfil their potential.

How important is it to have peers and mentors with whom you can discuss dental issues?

Having other women with whom one can exchange ideas is worth its weight in gold. Sometimes you discuss your problems and suddenly find there is a simple answer that you yourself would not have thought of, one that makes your life easier. It’s possible to do without a mentor, of course, but things do become more difficult. Both peers and mentors make you strong and help you progress continuously. Besides, women often talk and listen differently and understand even without words.

What qualities and skills do you think are needed to succeed in the dental world?

I have had feedback from many patients who say that they like to see women providing treatment, as we can often read between the lines and might be more likely to recognise when they are afraid, for example.

Nevertheless, we frequently have to prove ourselves repeatedly. How often haven’t I heard the questions, especially as a young professional, “Are you able do that? Are you strong enough to remove that tooth?” I don’t think that a male dentist would be asked this.

Do you have any advice for girls and women considering a career in dentistry?

Just do it! Network and never, ever give up. Find a focus, something you do better than everyone else. Find mentors and colleagues who can help and guide you when needed. Educate yourself and find out what you’re passionate about.

Which Kuraray Noritake products do you employ in your daily workflow?

I use both KATANA™ AVENCIA™ Blocks and KATANA™ Zirconia Blocks in my CEREC workflow to produce CAD/CAM dentures. A colleague who works a lot with Kuraray Noritake told me about these blocks, and so I tried them out. The zirconia blocks impressed me by being super-translucent and variable in their colour texture. Their fit is excellent and the CEREC workflow is easy. The AVENCIA™ blocks are very simple to use because after milling they only need to be polished, not fired. This is particularly useful when supplying inlays.

Though traditionally a male-dominated discipline, dentistry is increasingly welcoming women into the fold, and female dental students now outnumber their male counterparts in many countries. The Paris-based dental surgeon Dr Anne Longuet Tuet recently spoke with Kuraray Noritake Dental about the challenges that women may face in dentistry and what it takes to succeed in this environment.

Dr Longuet Tuet, how did you decide to enter the field of dentistry?

I have always wanted to work in a medical profession. Initially, I wanted to be a veterinarian, but then, at a certain point, I spent a lot of time in a dentist’s office. She was also a woman, a teacher at the local university, and I saw what she could do and was inspired to help people in a similar way in order to let them smile again.

In your experience, are there any advantages or disadvantages to being a woman in dentistry? Has the situation changed over time?

I regularly lecture, and this still tends to be a very male-dominated arena. For example, at a lecture last year in Tunis, there were ten of us on stage and I was the only woman. Being a female lecturer can sometimes be a bit of a disadvantage, as we often have to work harder than the average male lecturer to prove ourselves and receive the same level of recognition. However, this will hopefully change in the future as more women prove themselves to be highly capable in this field.

Do you have any female mentors or role models in dentistry that you look up to?

Someone I really admire is Dr Francesca Vailati, who has contributed so much to modern adhesive dentistry through her lectures and research articles.

How important is it to have peers and mentors with whom you can have discussions?

I think it’s very important to have female peers and mentors, but it’s also worth remembering that men should also be part of your network. It’s nice to see other women when I give lectures or attend conferences, of course, but I also have plenty of male peers I admire and who help me grow professionally.

If you don’t consider men for mentorship, you can really limit yourself in the dental world, so it’s better to be open-minded in this respect. Good mentorship isn’t necessarily related to sex but instead to knowledge, experience, charisma and a willingness to share your expertise.

What do you need to succeed in the dental world?

I think the most important quality is a commitment to lifelong learning. It’s dangerous to think that you know everything there is to know about dentistry—there’s always an area in which you can improve. Even when you’re at a certain level and have been practising for many years, there’s always some new technology or technique that you can learn or something that you can improve on.

Of course, this is not just on the personal level. Dental materials and technologies are constantly evolving, and if you stop learning about them, you stop being up to date, right?

This is especially true if you work in adhesive dentistry. You need to be aware of the new bonding products and materials that are introduced to the market, since this can be a way of improving your work and the cases you treat.

How were you first introduced to Kuraray Noritake Dental’s wide range of adhesive solutions?

It was about four years ago, just after I really began to develop my restorative and adhesive dentistry skills. I was looking for a way to improve my composites and the way I bonded my ceramic restorations, and a friend of mine told me that the company’s CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ range of composites was very good. I was sent some samples soon afterwards and have been using the company’s products ever since.

Which Kuraray Noritake products do you use in your daily workflow?

Since 80% of my work at the practice is now restorative dentistry, I use the CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 composite every day, as well as Kuraray’s PANAVIA™ adhesive cement. In addition, the dental lab that I work with uses KATANA™ Zirconia regularly to manufacture dental crowns.

Though traditionally a male-dominated discipline, dentistry is increasingly welcoming women into the fold, and female dental students now outnumber their male counterparts in many countries. The Paris-based dental surgeon Dr Anne Longuet Tuet recently spoke with Kuraray Noritake Dental about the challenges that women may face in dentistry and what it takes to succeed in this environment.

Dr Longuet Tuet, how did you decide to enter the field of dentistry?

I have always wanted to work in a medical profession. Initially, I wanted to be a veterinarian, but then, at a certain point, I spent a lot of time in a dentist’s office. She was also a woman, a teacher at the local university, and I saw what she could do and was inspired to help people in a similar way in order to let them smile again.

In your experience, are there any advantages or disadvantages to being a woman in dentistry? Has the situation changed over time?

I regularly lecture, and this still tends to be a very male-dominated arena. For example, at a lecture last year in Tunis, there were ten of us on stage and I was the only woman. Being a female lecturer can sometimes be a bit of a disadvantage, as we often have to work harder than the average male lecturer to prove ourselves and receive the same level of recognition. However, this will hopefully change in the future as more women prove themselves to be highly capable in this field.

Do you have any female mentors or role models in dentistry that you look up to?

Someone I really admire is Dr Francesca Vailati, who has contributed so much to modern adhesive dentistry through her lectures and research articles.

How important is it to have peers and mentors with whom you can have discussions?

I think it’s very important to have female peers and mentors, but it’s also worth remembering that men should also be part of your network. It’s nice to see other women when I give lectures or attend conferences, of course, but I also have plenty of male peers I admire and who help me grow professionally.

If you don’t consider men for mentorship, you can really limit yourself in the dental world, so it’s better to be open-minded in this respect. Good mentorship isn’t necessarily related to sex but instead to knowledge, experience, charisma and a willingness to share your expertise.

What do you need to succeed in the dental world?

I think the most important quality is a commitment to lifelong learning. It’s dangerous to think that you know everything there is to know about dentistry—there’s always an area in which you can improve. Even when you’re at a certain level and have been practising for many years, there’s always some new technology or technique that you can learn or something that you can improve on.

Of course, this is not just on the personal level. Dental materials and technologies are constantly evolving, and if you stop learning about them, you stop being up to date, right?

This is especially true if you work in adhesive dentistry. You need to be aware of the new bonding products and materials that are introduced to the market, since this can be a way of improving your work and the cases you treat.

How were you first introduced to Kuraray Noritake Dental’s wide range of adhesive solutions?

It was about four years ago, just after I really began to develop my restorative and adhesive dentistry skills. I was looking for a way to improve my composites and the way I bonded my ceramic restorations, and a friend of mine told me that the company’s CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ range of composites was very good. I was sent some samples soon afterwards and have been using the company’s products ever since.

Which Kuraray Noritake products do you use in your daily workflow?

Since 80% of my work at the practice is now restorative dentistry, I use the CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 composite every day, as well as Kuraray’s PANAVIA™ adhesive cement. In addition, the dental lab that I work with uses KATANA™ Zirconia regularly to manufacture dental crowns.

This BOND edition covers the pursuit for durable dental aesthetics.

Unique insightful articles from renowned clinicians and researchers of the likes of Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek, Prof. Dr. Florian Beuer and Dr. Hendrik Zellerhoff are waiting for you. 

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