With the increasing trend of quick treatment times and “varnish you can’t even feel on your teeth,” we will share findings from our extensive research into the benefits of fluoride uptake into enamel from fluoride varnishes, the difference between varnishes that claim significant uptake into healthy enamel versus enamel lesions, and why long treatment times and tangibility of varnish is actually a good thing.
Published April 4, 2025. Credit valid for three (3) years from Published date.
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Andy Kawamoto
Andy Kawamoto is a senior director of R&D Chemical at Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading dental company that develops innovative and high-quality products for oral health care. He has over 20 years of experience in research and development, leading teams of chemists and engineers to create new formulations and technologies for dental applications. He holds Master degrees in Chemistry and Business from the University of California Los Angeles and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has also been awarded multiple patents for inventions in the field of dental materials and devices. One of Andy’s notable contributions is “Fluoride varnish compositions including an organo phosphoric acid adhesion promoting agent.” Andy is passionate about advancing the science and art of dentistry and improving the lives of patients and dental professionals. He is a member of several professional associations and regularly attends conferences and workshops to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the industry.
