A five-year randomised clinical trial has assessed the performance of high-viscosity glass ionomer restorative systems in small Class II restorations, providing valuable evidence for everyday dental practice.
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A fresh new look for Pola Whitening
Celebrating 25 years, Pola Whitening unveils new packaging with a fresh look. Trusted by dental professionals for effective, comfortable teeth whitening.
Evaluating High-Viscosity Glass Ionomers: Five-Year Clinical Study
A five-year randomised clinical trial has assessed the performance of high-viscosity glass ionomer restorative systems in small Class II restorations, providing valuable evidence for everyday dental practice.
A Stela alternative to amalgam from SDI
Dr Hussein S Patanwala explores how Stela, a self-cure bulk fill composite from SDI, offers a fast, reliable, affordable alternative to amalgam restorations in everyday dentistry.
Upselling orthodontic treatment with whitening
Dr Dan Shaffer explains the benefits of offering professional tooth whitening alongside orthodontic aligner treatment for patients and businesses alike
25 years of innovation, comfort and predictable results with Pola
Pola Whitening has changed professional teeth whitening over the last 25 years, offering safe, effective and low-sensitivity solutions for both in-practice and at-home treatments.
A fresh new look for Pola Whitening
Celebrating 25 years, Pola Whitening unveils new packaging with a fresh look. Trusted by dental professionals for effective, comfortable teeth whitening.
Transform your whitening game: Clinical, legal and practical essentials
Dr Kiran Shankla shares practical insights on integrating whitening into everyday dentistry, from diagnosis and delivery to legal considerations and patient communication.
Managing challenging discolouration: Clinical insights from Dr Linda Greenwall
With 25 years of success, Pola Whitening has become a trusted system for Dr Linda Greenwall, who uses it to manage complex cases from tetracycline staining to post-orthodontic discolouration.
SDI celebrates 2025 Dental Advisor Awards wins
SDI celebrates success at the 2025 Dental Advisor Awards, with key wins for Stela, Pola Rapid, and Riva Light Cure HV, recognised for innovation and clinical excellence.
Rapid whitening success
Kiran Shankla presents this case of a patient undergoing Pola Rapid whitening treatment, showcasing the effectiveness of in-practice whitening for quick and reliable aesthetic improvements.
Restoring a lower molar with Stela composite during Active Aligner treatment
Dr Dan Shaffer demonstrates how SDI’s Stela composite restored a fractured amalgam filling during Active Aligner treatment.
Luna Flow flowable composite for attachments
Dr Dan Shaffer explains why Luna Flow is the ideal choice for composite attachments in Active Aligner treatments
How quick is quick teeth whitening?
Pola Rapid delivers professional results in 45 minutes and offers convenient on-the-go touch-ups for lasting brilliance.
Growing your tooth whitening business
Is your practice promoting tooth whitening effectively? Discover how marketing, pricing, and patient education can boost whitening uptake, increase revenue, and attract new treatments.
How to offer whitening to suit every patient and build your practice
Michael Farrow, SDI European Sales Manager, discusses how adding a whitening offering for all in your practice can increase revenue and widen your reach.
Revolutionising dental luting with Riva Cem Automix
Riva Cem Automix is a revolutionary resin-modified glass ionomer luting cement that harnesses innovative ionglass™ technology to offer superior bond strength, exceptional durability and unparalleled aesthetics.
The power of word-of-mouth for your whitening business
Dr Donna Mills says you should never underestimate the power of word-of-mouth recommendations for your whitening business
The smile revolution
Kiran Shankla discusses the changing demographics and consumer choices for teeth whitening in the UK and how, as a profession, we play a role in educating them about the legal and most effective options.
Case study: Restoration with Stela
Dr Kiran Shankla presents a case study demonstrating the benefits of Stela, a self-cure composite that streamlines restorative dentistry while delivering durable, aesthetic results.
Tooth whitening: Step-by-step guide
Kiran Shankla examines a recent tooth whitening case with guidance on patient engagement, examination insights and optimal treatment plans for long-lasting and effective results.
Why Pola’s tooth whitening solutions are best for patient choice
Why Pola’s tooth whitening solutions are best for patient choice Explore Pola’s versatile...
Dental team training in whitening
Dental team training in whitening SDI is committed to offering dental team training opportunities...
How paint-on whitening meets patient demand
In a world of quick fixes, Pola Luminate offers patients a fast, affordable and effective paint-on whitening solution—perfect for on-the-go results.
The power of choice in teeth whitening
Partner with Pola Whitening for trusted, versatile solutions tailored to your patient’s needs, offering in-chair, at-home and on-the-go options.
Tooth whitening protocols
Ali Salehi explains how maximising the aesthetic result of tooth whitening can be achieved by answering three questions
Tooth whitening systems: the law
Michael Farrow, SDI European Sales Manager, says more dental professionals should warn patients of the dangers of illegal whitening.
How Pola makes whitening faster than ever
Discover SDI’s express tooth whitening solutions, offering the world’s fastest in-chair treatment and convenient at-home options.
Need results fast? Choose in-office teeth whitening
Pola Rapid is a quick, effective in-office whitening with 6% hydrogen peroxide, minimised sensitivity and brighter smiles in just 45 minutes.
How DO you decide which teeth whitening system is best?
We explore what to look for in a teeth whitening system that will deliver the best results for both you and your patients.
Using dental practice marketing to build your whitening business
Using dental practice marketing to build your whitening business As the number of teeth whitening...
Avoiding the problem of sensitive teeth after whitening
Sensitive teeth after whitening can be managed with proper assessment, patient education, and advanced whitening systems like Pola, designed to reduce sensitivity while delivering effective results.
A real turnaround in whitening treatment
If you think you’ve heard everything about tooth whitening treatment, you may need to think again
Lighting the way for at-home whitening
Linda Greenwall talks about a new at-home whitening system using LED light technology
Tooth whitening kits: be aware of MLM marketing
Social media-fuelled MLM schemes are misleading patients with unsafe whitening products. Dentists must educate patients, market professionally, and counteract this with trusted chairside solutions.
Discover the feel-good factor of whitening
Dr Paul Hooi, Practice Principal at Anne’s Lane Dental, explores how offering SDI’s pola teeth whitening system can benefit a dental practice.
Tooth bleaching and sensitivity: find the solution with pola
Is your patient worried about sensitivity when it comes to tooth whitening? Put their mind at ease with SDI pola’s readymade solutions.
Considering convenience
A look at how the whitening procedure itself could be just as important as the results
Seeing the light
Linda Greenwall explains why SDI’s LED light technology is leading the way for professional at-home whitening
Consider your patients as consumers
Modern patients demand control over their whitening options. Offer professional in-practice, take-home, and touch-up solutions to meet their needs and boost practice growth.
Lighten up your whitening!
Linda Greenwall, international lecturer and world authority on tooth whitening says if you’re looking for a different whitening product, try Pola Light
Why wait when you can straighten and whiten your teeth together?
Gone are the days of waiting to whiten your teeth after orthodontic treatment. New Pola for Aligners enables you to do both at the same time!
Building confidence in whitening for under-18 year olds
Kiran Shankla examines evolving regulations on teeth whitening for under-18s and their effects on dental care, covering historical restrictions, current protocols and key considerations.
How to increase your whitening volume
Dr Kiran Shankla questions why the rise in demand for tooth whitening doesn’t reflect in the volume of procedures within practices.
Top ten tips for making your tooth whitening business more profitable
Maximise your whitening business with these quick, effective tips from Dr Kiran Shankla.
Here comes the summer!
As summer excitement returns, SDI’s Pola Light and whitening solutions meet the demand for fast, effective at-home whitening, offering patients brighter smiles with innovative, easy-to-use systems.
Restoration of a maxillary first molar
Restoration of a maxillary first molar Dr Jatinder Heer discusses how he replaced a restoration...
Why Pola Light is the definitive answer to effective at-home teeth whitening
Why Pola Light is the definitive answer to effective at-home teeth whitening Mike Farrow explains...
Aura Bulk Fill – leading the way on reliability and durability
Aura Bulk Fill – leading the way on reliability and durability The key with any universal...
How The Radii Xpert Professional LED Curing Light can radicalise your practice
How the Radii Xpert professional-led curing light can radicalise your practice Any dentist knows...
Luna – transforming restorative dentistry
Luna – transforming restorative dentistry Dental composites have transformed restorative...
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