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Ultradent Products, Inc., is pleased to welcome comedian, TEDx speaker, and suicide survivor Collin Williams for a benefit comedy show on Friday, August 30, 2019. This unique event will raise funds to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in their work to promote awareness, research, and aid for those affected by suicide.

Collin is well known for tackling delicate subjects head on. His unconventional brand of humor, focusing on topics that are usually off limits, is designed to open doors for conversation and healing. His comedy show entitled “My Suicide Note” weaves together real-life experience from his own suicide attempt with humor to shed light on this challenging topic. Proceeds from the event will benefit the AFSP, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization working to “save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.”

Collin will speak and perform on Friday, August 30, 2019 from 8:00–10:00 p.m. at Ultradent headquarters located at 505 W 10200 S, South Jordan, Utah. To attend, please make a minimum donation of $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door. Those who find discussion of suicide and trauma triggering may not wish to attend, but can still donate if desired. To donate and/or attend the comedy show please click here.

About Collin Williams

Born into a biracial family, Collin quickly realized he had to embrace diversity or go crazy. Choosing the former (the jury’s still out on the crazy part), he learned to make fun of his differences and experiences, while developing a unique brand of stand-up. Collin has come a long way since hitting his first open mic at Seattle’s Comedy Underground when he was barely seventeen—his humor manages to artfully touch on areas usually considered taboo, enabling him to cover topics that most are hesitant to tackle.

His unique style of dark comedy has given him the opportunity to perform across North America and Europe at clubs, colleges, and a stadium. He was nominated as one of Utah’s top comedians, among other accolades. Collin’s charisma is irresistible to audiences, which earned him a position as Niantic’s lead live broadcaster for 2016. His level of skill also led to the honor of being selected for TEDxSaltLakeCity 2018 as the expert speaker on comedy.

From a spot as a featured speaker at the Utah Capitol for the anti-sexual assault rally “Walk of No Shame,” or on the stage at Kingsbury Hall discussing jokes about trauma, Collin uses over a decade of experience as a nationally touring stand-up comedian to uplift his audience. He helps them laugh with his trauma, or even spark conversation as he addresses some dark and controversial subjects.

His current nationally touring comedy show discusses his personal experiences as a sexual assault and suicide survivor in a way that made The Daily Utah Chronicle say: “All of us loved it.” The owner of the WIP theater in Chicago also highly recommends it, saying: “Collin’s show is one of the best dark comedy shows you’ll ever see.”

About the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

• Funding scientific research
• Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
• Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
• Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide in our mission

Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement. For more information, visit www.afsp.org.

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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.

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Ultradent Products Inc. is honored to announce its participation and support of the upcoming Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk Saturday, September 14, at Liberty Park (600 E. 900 S.) in Salt Lake City. Opening ceremonies begin at 11am, and the 5k Out of the Darkness Walk begins at 11:30am. Any employee, family member, or friend of Ultradent employees are invited to join in on the walk, or to donate. Ultradent hopes to rank as the number one team this year in fundraising, and encourages all employees to register to walk and/or to donate and/or encourage friends and family to support the cause.

There are currently four ways employees can participate and/or donate to the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk. These include inviting friends and co-workers to join the Ultradent team (extra black Ultradent tee-shirts will be available at the park); inviting those who cannot attend to donate to the Ultradent team; sharing the Ultradent team’s donation page via social media; and emailing the link to Ultradent’s team donation page to friends.

Ultradent invites everyone to participate in any way they can. To register for the walk or to donate, please visit www.afsp.org/slc, join “Team Ultradent,” and donate the desired amount as an Ultradent team member. Remember, even non-employees of Ultradent can join the Ultradent team, so let’s raise some incredible awareness and support for this worthy cause.

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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.

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Ultradent is pleased to announce two new regional managers for the west coast: Samantha Lujan and Nichole Churpek. Samantha Lujan, a former technical product advisor for the west coast and Hawaii, will manage the West Coast Region—which encompasses Southern California and Hawaii. Nichole Churpek—a former territory account manager for the Santa Barbara, California area—will manage the Northern California Region. Both regional managers officially start on July 1st, 2019. Of their promotions, Ultradent’s Director of U.S. Sales & Merchandising, Steve Clark, said, “I’m thrilled to welcome Samantha and Nichole in their new roles as regional sales managers. They were chosen because they are standouts in all they do, and I believe they have what it takes to lead their teams with enthusiasm, integrity, and care. I have no doubt they will be incredible in their new roles and an asset to the Regional Sales Manager team.”

Samantha Lujan–West Coast Regional Manager

Samantha Lujan brings a wealth of product and clinical knowledge, as well as a rich history of sales experience to her new role. Prior to arriving at Ultradent four years ago, Samantha worked in pediatric dentistry and other dental practices for 26 years. She then went on to work for a laser manufacturing company as a global trainer. After that, she worked as a sales rep for two large companies. This led her to Ultradent, where she was hired as a technical product advisor and became our resident expert on the Gemini^™ 810 + 980 diode laser.

Of her new role as regional manager Samantha said, “Truthfully, when I found out I got the position, I was very emotional. It’s something I’ve really wanted. I have so much passion for this company, its culture, and our people, and I want to make a difference. I know I can do that with this team and I’m so grateful for the opportunity."

“I’m so excited about seeing my team members increase their product knowledge as individuals and for us to grow stronger together as a team. My vision for us is to increase our overall whitening business, sales skills, and to see to it that each individual member is on the path to the President’s Club. I truly believe we have the talent in my new region to be number one. That is my hope!”

Of her favorite Ultradent product Samantha said, “It’s the Gemini laser, for obvious reasons! Lasers have always been a passion of mine and I just love helping doctors be more efficient and get better treatment outcomes with the Gemini laser.”

A fun fact most people don’t know about Samantha is that she’s incredibly competitive, adventurous, and athletic. She’s run a marathon, been a cheer and soccer coach, competed in track and volleyball, and has worked as a personal trainer. She has a passion for team sports and teamwork, and it shows. She also loves checking things off her bucket list, like her recent skydiving adventure!

Nichole Churpek—Northern California Regional Manager

Nichole Churpek’s passion, work ethic, ambition, and product knowledge are sure to be a huge asset to the Northern California team when she takes the lead July 1st. Prior to this most recent promotion, Nichole worked as a territory account manager in Santa Barbara, California. This just over five years after arriving at Ultradent with no prior background in dental! In fact, Nichole worked in the mortgage and lending business for several years before dedicating her talents to raising her children full time—“the hardest, but most rewarding job I’ve ever had,” she called it.

Of her new role as the Northern California regional manager Nichole said, “I’m so excited to work alongside my teammates to cultivate a new culture in Northern California! I’m really looking forward to the successes and wins that I know we’re going to have together. Like any new job, there will surely be challenges, but I’m ready to learn and I’m confident that I have a lot to give and a lot to share. I’m so grateful for my incredible friends and co-workers here at Ultradent that have helped and mentored me along the way. I hope to pay it forward and do that for my team members.

“I’m very blessed and thankful for this opportunity. Ultradent feels like family. Everyone knows one another and genuinely cares about each other and that is something that you don’t see every day.”

Of her favorite Ultradent product Nichole said, “It’s really a toss-up between our impression materials and our Jiffy^™ polishing systems. Both are more of a ‘relationship sale,’ but there’s a huge return on investment in them once the customer is converted. If you can accomplish that, the sales just keep rolling in. It’s bigger business than whitening and it’s just such a great consumable to introduce every office to.”

A fun fact most people don’t know about Nichole is that she aspires to be an Olympic athlete. “Most women on the women’s rowing team at the Olympics are in their late 40’s and 50’s, and there’s a lake about ten miles from my house where there is a women’s rowing team that I hope to join when my kids get a little older. I’ve always been very athletic and very competitive and that is a real dream that I hold in my mind for the future,” she said.

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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.

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Ultradent Products, Inc., is pleased to announce that the Gemini 810 + 980 diode laser and the VALO curing light family—which includes the VALO and VALO Grand corded and cordless curing lights—have been selected as 2019 winners of the Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award. This is the VALO curing light’s sixth win and the Gemini laser’s third win. Now in its 11th year, the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award recognizes manufacturers and service providers for their innovations and is one of the most prestigious dental industry honors.

“We are entering a new era in dentistry—one that will change how we diagnose, treat, and manage our patients and practices,” said Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO of Cellerant and founder of the Best of Class Technology Awards. “This was a breakthrough year in product and services technologies. The panel spent hundreds of hours in close discussion reviewing and analyzing the corporate landscape. Pay close attention to our winners as they are truly leading the way to provide you what is best in today’s contemporary practice.”

Of the Best of Class Honors, Ultradent’s global brand manager of equipment, Oliver Brown, said, “The VALO curing light family (VALO and VALO Grand) continues to be a wonderful culmination of brilliant clinical direction that has led to unsurpassed durability and incredible engineering, all in a sleek design. The precision that goes into every aspect of each VALO curing light is proof of the quality and care we strive to provide for our customers with products made for dentists by dentists. The Gemini 810 + 980 diode laser is another product that demonstrates our continued commitment to cutting edge innovation in the products we sell. We’re very grateful for the praise and recognition for both products from the highly respected Best of Class voters and the amazing Cellerant Consultant Group. It is truly an honor.”

Each year, Best of Class winners are chosen by a panel comprised of leading voices in dental technology who come together to discuss, debate, and decide which products merit recognition. “If there isn’t a clear winner in a category, then we don’t select one,” said Chris Salierno, DDS, Cellerant Best of Class panel member. “This award is about letting the public know when a company has raised the bar.” John Flucke, DDS, another Cellerant panel member added, “Our goal is to help the doctor make the best decisions for their office, which, in the end, benefits the patients that we all serve. I’m honored to be able to help my peers with the decision-making process and help them wade through a plethora of high-tech products that can change offices and lives for the better.”

The 2019 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award is selected by a panel of the most prominent technology leaders in the industry: Paul Feurstein, DMD, technology editor for Dentistry Today, John Flucke, DDS, technology editor for Dental Products Report, Marty Jablow, DMD, known as American’s technology coach, Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, editor-in-chief of Inside Dental Hygiene, Chris Salierno, DDS, editor-in-chief of Dental Economics, and Lou Shuman, DMD, BAGS, founder and creator of the Best of Class Technology Award.

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About Ultradent Products, Inc.

Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments. Founded in 1978 as a family-owned company, Ultradent’s vision remains to continue to improve oral health globally by creating better dental products that set new industry standards. Ultradent also aims to improve quality of live and the health of individuals through financial and charitable programs.

About The Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Awards

Since the inaugural presentation in 2009, the Best of Class Technology Awards have grown to occupy a unique space in dentistry by creating awareness in the community of manufacturers that are driving the discussion as to how practices will operate now and in the future.

The selection process relies on an expert panel of dentists recognized as thought leaders and educators. It includes Dr. Paul Feuerstein, Dr. John Flucke, Dr. Marty Jablow, Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, Dr. Chris Salierno, and Dr. Lou Shuman. Over the course of each year, the panel members seek out and conduct research on potentially practice-changing technologies, with deliberations on nominees and final voting taking place in February. Panelists are precluded from voting in any category where they have consulting relationships. The entire selection process is conducted and managed on a not-for-profit basis.

For more information on the Cellerant Best of Class Awards and the 2019 Award Winners, go to cellerantconsulting.com/bestofclass.

About Cellerant Consulting Group

Founded and led by CEO Dr. Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, Cellerant provides strategic dental market insights, clinical expertise, implementation resources and support to accelerate growth for client dental companies. Cellerant services include new concept incubation, clinical product evaluation, product development, continuing education program development and CE sponsorship, strategic branding and marketing, online marketing, content marketing, and dental media relations management. As an orthodontist and former owner of a 10-doctor multi-specialty private group practice, Dr. Shuman guides clients to offer products that engage dental customers and provide sustained differentiation. Cellerant operates under a unique model that merges leading voices in clinical product evaluation and strategic partner companies to provide a menu of services from one easily accessible network.

Press Contact for Cellerant

Lauren Burns Krzyzostaniak

Executive Consultant

Cellerant Consulting Group

Phone: 800.884.5707 x107

lauren@cellerantconsulting.com

www.cellerantconsulting.com

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Ultradent is pleased to unveil all-new premium packaging for its award-winning, professional take-home whitening system, Opalescence Go tooth whitening. The beautifully sleek redesign not only looks and feels more esthetic, modern, and luxe, but it also streamlines the entire unboxing experience. A new dispense feature allows patients to simply take off the box top, turn around the lid, and remove each individually wrapped tray with ease.

That’s not all. In addition to the newly designed boxes and easy, innovative dispense system, patients will now get the added bonus of a 1-oz tube of Opalescence^™ Whitening Toothpaste in every full patient kit. Opalescence Go whitening patient kits contain 10 individually wrapped, disposable, prefilled upper and lower UltraFit^™ trays that mold to the teeth for a custom-like fit and molar-to-molar coverage. Opalescence Go whitening is also available in mini kits, which contain four upper and lower individually wrapped UltraFit trays—perfect for whitening touch ups! Clinicians will also have the option of purchasing the new Opalescence Go whitening sample tower, which features the same new look, with 20 ready-to-go samples. Each sample contains a handy card that opens up to reveal full step-by-step instructions so the patient can apply the trays correctly at home without additional office staff instruction. This helps to ensure that every patient has a great experience with Opalescence Go whitening by using it correctly the first time. Opalescence Go whitening’s new design makes the entire whitening experience easy from start to finish for the dental practice and the patient!

Opalescence Go whitening comes in a 10% hydrogen peroxide concentration that can be worn for 30 to 60 minutes with delicious choices of Mint or Melon flavors. The 15% hydrogen peroxide concentration is available in the Mint flavor and allows for a 15- to 20-minute wear time, providing sparkling results. Additionally, Opalescence Go whitening contains PF (potassium nitrate and fluoride). To learn more or to purchase Opalescence Go whitening, please visit ultradent.com or call us at 800.552.5512.

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About Ultradent Products, Inc.

Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer of high-tech dental materials, devices and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s mission is to improve the level of dental health care and to make dental procedures more predictable and hassle free. Consistent with its mission, Ultradent 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.

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Ultradent is pleased to announce the newest addition to its award-winning, innovative VALO™ curing light family, the VALO Grand Corded curing light. The new VALO Grand Corded curing light features all of the benefits of its counterpart, the VALO Grand cordless curing light, with the addition of a cord for a lighter weight, more affordable option that features consistent and constant power output without the use of batteries.

The VALO Grand and VALO Grand Corded curing lights feature all the benefits of the award-winning VALO light, but with a 50% bigger lens—measuring 12 mm! Both VALO Grand curing lights also come with a second activation button on the back for ease of use. Their highly efficient broadband LEDs (395 nm–480 nm) keep the wand body cool to the touch while the unique unibody construction (each light is precision milled from a single bar of high-quality aircraft-grade aluminum) and ergonomic shape allow for extreme durability and unprecedented access to all restoration sites. Moreover, the VALO Grand curing light’s optimally collimated beam delivers consistent, uniform power to the curing site at Standard, High Power Plus, and Xtra Power modes to accommodate your preference.

The VALO curing light family, which includes the original VALO corded and VALO cordless, VALO Colors, VALO Grand, and now the VALO Grand Corded curing lights continue to lead the market in unsurpassed durability, clean design, and category-topping functionality. The precision that goes into every aspect of every VALO curing light, from engineering and clinical research to manufacturing and packaging, allows it to continue eclipsing the competition, year after year. To learn more or to purchase a VALO Grand Corded light, please visit ultradent.com or call us at 800.552.5512.

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About Ultradent Products, Inc.

Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer of high-tech dental materials, devices and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s mission is to improve the level of dental health care and to make dental procedures more predictable and hassle free. Consistent with its mission, Ultradent 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.

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Ultradent Products, Inc., a global manufacturer and distributor of dental materials and equipment, is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new vice presidents to its executive team. Dr. Jaleena Jessop has been promoted to vice president of Clinical Affairs, and Karen Phillips has been promoted to vice president of Sales and Marketing. Both women bring a rich background and breadth of experience to their new roles and are proven, outstanding leaders in their fields of expertise.

Dr. Jaleena Jessop, Vice President of Clinical Affairs

Dr. Jaleena Jessop, a practicing dentist for over 17 years, has brought an impressive depth of understanding of dental products and procedures and an expert, critical eye and voice to Ultradent’s R&D, Marketing, Product Development and Regulatory departments in the last two years in her role as the Director of Clinical Affairs. Additionally, Dr. Jessop has made valuable contributions to Ultradent for many years, playing an important role in the company’s New Product Evaluation Committee, as well as consulting on numerous product development and design projects. Dr. Jessop has also participated regularly for several years in the company’s upper management meetings, helping to establish the strategic direction of Ultradent and contributing her vast clinical acumen to many of the company’s decisions.

Dr. Jaleena Jessop began her undergraduate work at the University of Utah, studying medical biology prior to attending dental school. She then went on to graduate with honors in oral surgery from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2002. She later completed a two-year certification for straight wire orthodontics from the American Orthodontic Society. Dr. Jessop has served for two years on the Utah Dental Association board, and has served for several years and continues to serve on the national advisory board at the University of Utah Dental School. She also currently works as an adjunct professor at the University of Utah Dental School. Dr. Jessop owns a private dental practice where she has worked for 17 years with an emphasis on esthetic and minimally invasive dentistry.

Furthermore, thanks to Dr. Jessop’s connections and talent for recognizing other outstanding clinicians, she has built the team of doctors that make up our Clinical Affairs team. “With Ultradent’s vision to improve oral health globally, as well as her commitment to go above and beyond in serving both the clinician and patient, it is completely appropriate that Dr. Jessop should represent our Clinical department at the highest level of the organization, which will enable her to offer solutions that are driven from her clinical insights for many years into the future,” said Dr. Dan Fischer, founder and CEO of Ultradent Products, Inc.

Karen Phillips, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Karen Phillips brings 19 years of dedicated, passionate experience and service at Ultradent to her new role as the company’s vice president of Sales and Marketing. Additionally, prior to coming to Ultradent, Karen worked for 24 years in the clinical side of dentistry with several years as Dr. Gordon Christensen’s course clinical coordinator and lead dental assistant.

Starting as a territory account manager at the company in 2000, Karen’s vast clinical knowledge, experience, and passion for product education and training led to her promotion to regional manager, and later, to her role at Ultradent’s corporate headquarters as the sales and product training manager. In this role, Karen created, defined, and structured Ultradent’s training program that it still uses today, known as “Ultradent University.”

Later, Karen’s promotion to U.S. Director of Sales resulted in consistent growth in sales during her six-year tenure, as well as the expansion of the company’s salesforce from 92 to 140 territory account managers.

In 2018, Karen became Ultradent’s Director of Field Marketing and Events, overseeing seminars, public relations, training, universities, the company’s key opinion leader program, trade shows, and technical product advisors.

In her new role as vice president of Sales and Marketing, Karen will continue to lead the Field Marketing team, while adding the eBusiness, Sales, Marketing, and Brand Management teams to her field of responsibility. “In addition to her vast business experience and 24 years of clinical experience, including having worked closely with Dr. Gordon Christensen, one of the most renowned dentists in the world, Karen’s professionalism, care, and work ethic has earned the respect of her peers throughout the organization. She will be an outstanding addition to our executive team for many years to come,” said Dr. Fischer, founder and CEO of Ultradent Products, Inc.

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About Ultradent Products, Inc.

Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer of high-tech dental materials, devices and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s mission is to improve the level of dental health care and to make dental procedures more predictable and hassle free. Consistent with its mission, Ultradent 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.

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Ultradent Products, Inc., is pleased to introduce the all-new Omni-Matrix disposable retainer and matrix, a superior circumferential matrix band solution. Designed to perfectly customize to any preparation, the band’s circumference can be easily adjusted simply by twisting the handle, and the pivoting head allows it to access any quadrant of the mouth. Once the restoration is complete, the Omni-Matrix band easily releases without disturbing the restorative material.

The Omni-Matrix disposable retainer and matrix features an unmatched body design that is ideal for both single and simultaneous restorations. Its innovative shape allows superior procedural visibility and patient comfort, and its ultra-thin burnishable stainless steel adapts to all preparations. Additionally, its unique winged and wingless styles meet individual case needs while its disposable design saves time and money.