Why I Use...OMNICHROMA Family

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By: Dental Product Shopper
3/19/2024

An ambitious new dentist and practice owner shares her perspective on a growing family of single-shade composites

 

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KAYLEE SALESKY, DDS

In just a year of practicing after her graduation from the University of Washington School of Dentistry, Dr. Salesky became a co-owner at her private practice in Kennewick, WA. She also became certified in Botox and dermal fillers, and published blogs for both the American Dental Association and Tokuyama Dental. She was the president of the American Student Dental Association and is a current member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and Benton-Franklin Dental Society.

 

In high school, Dr. Kaylee Salesky dreamed of pursuing a career in general dentistry and becoming a practice owner. The first person in her family to enter the dental profession, she dove headfirst into the many responsibilities of running a successful practice, which includes choosing which restorative materials to stock on her operatory shelves. Here, she opens up about her transition into practice ownership, as well as the time- and cost-saving benefits of using Tokuyama Dental’s OMNICHROMA family of restorative materials, including OMNICHROMA, OMNICHROMA Flow, and OMNICHROMA Flow BULK.

 

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When it comes to restorative dentistry, the composites we use are the bread and butter of our practice, so it's always been important to me to have the best products on hand. That said, during my transition from dental school to private practice, I quickly learned that not all composites are created equal.

 

When I first joined my practice team, they were already using Tokuyama Dental's OMNICHROMA, a universal composite that matches every patient's teeth with a single shade. While there were a few other composites in rotation, I always appreciated OMNICHROMA the most. I trusted that no matter whose hands the composite was in, the fillings would turn out equally great—unlike some of the materials we relied on in dental school, which were not easily curable or predictable, and sometimes resulted in postop sensitivity.

 

Today, I'm co-owner of that same practice, and my patients’ postop sensitivity is close to none. I believe that relying on the OMNICHROMA family of composites is a huge reason for that.

 

Great Restorations Guaranteed

 

I really like that OMNICHROMA is highly polishable and can universally match different shades with its Smart Chromatic Technology, regardless of which teeth we're restoring. Its translucency helps ensure an excellent cure, and the OMNICHROMA BLOCKER is helpful to use in areas where the tooth has a higher opacity. Across the board, OMNICHROMA’s durability outshines that of many other composites.

 

A Supportive Pillar for Success

 

As the first dentist in my family, it was challenging to navigate my way to the best dental school and become a private practice owner. Surrounding myself with people and resources who are willing to help me along the way can’t be taken for granted. Tokuyama’s support has been a great resource for any product-related questions or problems, and I appreciate the company's investment in dental practitioners and its commitment to providing high-quality materials that are easy to use and effective.

 

As a new dentist, it's important to be confident in your abilities yet remain open-minded and willing to learn through critique and experience. This concept easily applies when choosing your practice’s go-to tools and materials. It has certainly been a rewarding journey from where I started to where I am now, and OMNICHROMA is one product that I'm grateful to have found along the way.  

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