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Interview with Takehiro Kameya
Manager of the Technology Division of Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.

Kuidas te tuvastasite vajaduse universaalse voolava taastava materjali järele? 

Universaalse värvitooni kontseptsiooniga pakendatavad komposiidid muutuvad üle maailma üha populaarsemaks. See asjaolu viis meid järeldusele, et nõudlus on ka voolava tüübi järele. Kasutajad saavad kasu ka lihtsustatud protseduuridest ja väiksemast värvitoonide arvust, mis on varude haldamisele positiivne mõju. Seetõttu tutvustasime universaalset voolavat komposiiti Jaapanis, kus see on juba saavutanud märkimisväärse turuosa. Kasutajad on seda kasutanud mitmesugustel juhtudel ja tagasiside on olnud suurepärane. Kuna see osutus Jaapanis väga hästi vastu võetuks, pöördusime Euroopa meeskonna poole, et laiendada turuleviimist Euroopasse ja otsustati see turule tuua. Viisime kommertsialiseerimise läbi ülikiires ajavahemikus, umbes ühe aasta jooksul. 

Kas universaalse voolava komposiidi kasutamine lisaks universaalsele pakendatavale variandile loob tõesti lisaväärtust? 

Jah, kaasaegse voolava komposiidi lisakasutamisest tuleneb mitmeid eeliseid. Seda seetõttu, et erinevalt varasematest toodetest pakub uusim põlvkond voolavaid komposiite piisavat mehaanilist tugevust, et neid saaks kasutada tavaliste taastamiste puhul. Voolava komposiidi kasutamise eelised hõlmavad võimet voolata isegi (mõnikord keerulise) kaariese kitsaimatesse osadesse, mis tagab lihtsa ja kiire täitmise ning tiheda ühenduse kleepuva pinnaga, mis tagab tiheda tihendi. 

Millised on erinevused CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow ja CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal vahel? 

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal säilitab CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow eripärased omadused, nagu mugav doseerimine, käitlemine ja vormimine, äärmiselt lihtne ja kiire poleerimine, pikaajaline läige ja suurepärased mehaanilised omadused. Tänu oma suurele tugevusele saab mõlemat toodet kasutada mitte ainult vooderdusena, vaid ka tavaliste otseste taastamisprotseduuride jaoks. Erinevus seisneb värvitooni kontseptsioonis. CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal tutvustab universaalset värvitooni süsteemi, mis võimaldab kohanduda laia värvitoonide valikuga vähemate värvitooni variatsioonidega. 

Palun kirjeldage CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal värvitooni kontseptsiooni. Kui palju värvitoone on saadaval ja kuidas neid valitakse? 

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal tootesari koosneb kahest värvitoonist: Universal (U) ja Universal Dark (UD). U on suurepärane valik kõikidele tagumiste hammaste taastamistöödele, sõltumata soovitud värvitoonist. Eesmises piirkonnas ja kaelapiirkonnas (III, IV ja V klassi kaaries) sobib U kõige paremini hammaste taastamiseks toonidega A1 kuni A3 (sh B1, B2, C1, C2, D2, D2, D3 ja D4), samas kui UD on sobiv toon sihttoonidele A3.5 kuni A4 (sh B3, B4, C3 ja C4). 

Värvi sobitamine eesmise ja tagumise osa taastamistega.

Miks pakute eesmise osa jaoks lisavärvi? 

Universaalse värviga komposiidid peavad võtma ümbritseva hamba struktuuri värvi, et saavutada täiuslik sobitamine suure hulga sihtvärvidega. Tagumises osas on tavaliselt olemas suur hulk ümbritsevat hamba struktuuri, kus on veel mitu kaariese seina. See hõlbustab hamba värvi võtmist võrreldes eesmise osa kaariesega. Siin läbib valgus kergesti, mistõttu komposiidi enda värv peegeldub tõenäolisemalt. See võib põhjustada värvi sobitamise piiranguid. CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal puhul näitas tagumise piirkonna jaoks ideaalseks osutunud U-toon mõningaid värvi sobitamise piiranguid tumedamate hammaste eesmise piirkonna taastamiste puhul. Seetõttu otsustasime pakkuda teist värvivalikut, mis on spetsiaalselt loodud sellisteks olukordadeks. U ja UD toonidega pakub CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal suurepärast värvi kohandatavust heledatest tumedate toonideni ja vastab seega täpse värvi sobitamise vajadusele, eriti eesmise piirkonna puhul. 

Ainult kahe komposiitvärvi väljatöötamine nii paljude sihtvärvide katmiseks tundub keeruline ülesanne. Kuidas hindasite, kas olemasolevad värvid on kliinilises keskkonnas sobivad?

Tõepoolest, oli üsna keeruline välja töötada U-värv, mis sobiks nii ees- kui ka tagahammaste puhul laiemale hammaste värvivalikule kui CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Universal U-värv. Arendatud toonide hindamiseks ja täpsustamiseks viisime korduvalt läbi täitematerjalide teste, kasutades laia valikut eksperimentaalseid toone kunsthammaste ja erinevate hammaste värvidega väljatõmmatud hammastega. Lisaks hindasid lõpliku toonivaliku visuaalselt hambaarstid, kes kasutasid komposiiti kliinilises keskkonnas. 

Millised on suurimad väljakutsed õige tooni määramisel ja valimisel kliinilises keskkonnas? 

Klassikalise värvitooni määramise peamine puudus on see, et see lihtsalt pikendab ravi aega. Nii hambaarsti kui ka patsiendi jaoks on aga ravi aja lühendamine lõppeesmärk, kuna see vähendab kulusid ja suurendab patsiendi mugavust. Aja ja mugavuse seisukohalt on tõeline puudus värvitooni määramise vea tõttu tekkinud värvitooni mittevastavus: see võib nõuda suuõõnes kohandusi või halvimal juhul uue restaureeringu tegemist. 

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal on saadaval kahe viskoossusega – madala ja supermadala. Miks see nii on ja milline on nende kasutamise erinevus? 

Otsustasime pakkuda kahte tüüpi voolavust erinevate tiksotroopsete omadustega, et rahuldada kasutajate eelistusi käsitsemise osas. Põhimõtteliselt ei ole madala ja supermadala viskoossuse vahel kasutamisel mingit erinevust. Siiski soovitame kasutajatel valida erinevate tiksotroopsete omadustega komposiite vastavalt oma eelistustele ja konkreetse juhtumi vajadustele. Näiteks on supermadal viskoossus kasulik tagumiste hammaste okklusaalpindade vormimisel. Madalat viskoossust saab laialdaselt kasutada näiteks kaelapiirkonna ja proksimaalpindade vooderdamiseks ja täitmiseks. 

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal – Great mechanical properties.

Millised tehnoloogiad tagavad CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal suurepärase sulandumise? 

Tõenäoliselt kõige populaarsem selles tootes kasutatav tehnoloogia on meie patenteeritud valguse hajutamise tehnoloogia. Otsustasime optimaalse valguse hajutamise põhjal, et tugev hajutatud peegeldus langevast valgusest põhjustab valgendamist ja nõrk valguse hajutamine muudab suuõõnes tumedate värvide omaksvõtmise lihtsamaks, tumendades täite koha. Lisaks keskendusime kroma kohandamisele: universaalne värvitooni kontseptsioon põhineb võimel omaks võtta ümbritseva hamba struktuuri värvi ja sellega sulanduda. Seetõttu oleme seadnud värvitooni nii, et see sobiks hästi kokku paljude erinevate hammaste värvitoonidega. Lõpuks reguleeriti materjali läbipaistvust submikroonsete täiteainete ja räniklastrite abil. Oluliste arvamusliidrite hinnangud aitasid meil määrata sobiva läbipaistvuse taseme. 

Kuidas toimida juhtudel, kus hambakude on allpool värvimuutunud – kas on vaja maskeerida blokeerija või opaakiga? 

Vajadus sõltub värvimuutuse astmest. CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal valguse hajutamise omaduste tõttu arvatakse üldiselt, et blokeerimine ei ole vajalik ja varjundit on võimalik saavutada. Kuid tõsise värvimuutuse korral võib olla kasulik täita kaariese põhja CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow toonidega A2D või A3D või kasutada CLEARFIL™ ST Opaquerit. 

Mida tegite, et vältida tühimike tekkimist kasutamise ajal? 

Oleme kasutanud sama pakendi disaini, mida kasutatakse CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow puhul, et vältida tühimike tekkimist ka selles tootes. Uuenduslik pakendi disain vähendab nõela otsa ja süstla vahelist vahet, kui ots on kinnitatud. 

Kas on mingeid soovitusi, millal kasutada CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow ja millal valida CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal? 

Kuigi universaalset varianti saab kasutada üldiste vooderdus- ja täitematerjalide jaoks, nagu on kirjeldatud kasutusjuhendis, soovitatakse CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow kasutada juhtudel, kus hambakude on kaetud ja kogu hamba värvi on vaja muuta. Otsesed veneerid on selleks ideaalne näide. Sellistes olukordades on erinevate toonide ja läbipaistmatuse kasutamine selgelt kasulik. 

Milline on voolavate komposiitide tulevik? 

Kuna teave kliinilise toimivuse ja füüsikaliste omaduste kohta levib jätkuvalt, on oodata, et usaldus voolavate komposiitide vastu Euroopas suureneb, mis toob kaasa nende laialdasema kasutamise. Lisaks on oodata nõudluse kasvu tänu voolavate komposiitide kasutamisele täitematerjalina koos vormide või maatriksitega. 

TAKEHIRO KAMEYA

TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER RECOGNIZED AS TOP PRODUCT YET AGAIN

Dental Advisor has recognized TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER as a Top Product in the category of Hygiene – Desensitizer yet again. This year’s recognition – the eleventh in a row (2015 – 2025) – was announced in the January/February 2025 issue of the publication. TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER allows an effective non-invasive approach to the treatment of hypersensitivity – a painful condition that generally occurs when dentinal tubules are exposed – when used as directed by dental professionals.

HOW IT WORKS

TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER is designed to crystalize hydroxyapatite (HAp), a mineral that is naturally found in enamel and dentin, and is the human body’s strongest material. When applied to exposed, mechanically treated, or freshly prepared dentin, the calcium phosphate-based mixture blocks the exposed tubules and provides immediate pain relief. During setting, HAp is formed, providing for long-term prevention of hypersensitivity. Further, when used in the context of restorative treatment, TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER does not have a negative effect on the bond strength of subsequently utilized dental adhesives or cements.

BENEFITS IN A NUTSHELL

TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER is a versatile solution providing hypersensitivity relief independent of the cause. It is perfectly suited for

• Treatment of dentin exposed by toothbrush abrasion, gingival recession, periodontal disease and/or acid erosion.
• Treatment of dentin after mechanical tooth cleaning, scaling and/or root planing.
• Treatment of the tooth surface before and after bleaching.
• Treatment of prepared dentin for fillings and/or prosthetic restorations.

The use of the product is also beneficial as it is

• Easy to mix and apply.
• Proven to be effective.
• Tissue-friendly and highly biocompatible.

OUTSTANDING CLINICAL PERFORMANCE RATING: 96 PERCENT

In a clinical evaluation, the Dental Advisor consultants found TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER effective in providing hypersensitivity relief immediately following and for up to six months after application. The study evaluated 27 patients diagnosed with gingival recession-related hypersensitivity, which was diagnosed using thermal testing with cold air. For the initial assessment, patients were asked to evaluate their level and frequency of hypersensitivity per tooth on a five-point scale. They were questioned about their level of sensitivity immediately after TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER was applied, according to the instructions for use, and again six months later. At baseline, 91 percent of the patients stated that they had no or only mild, sporadic sensitivity, which was still the case for 85 percent after six months.

Among the consultants’ comments were

• “TEETHMATE DESENSITIZER is easy to apply and seems to provide consistent relief.”
• "At six months, the majority of patients continue to experience marked improvement from their preoperative sensitivity or no sensitivity at all."

As a result, the product received a clinical performance rating of 96 percent.

ABOUT DENTAL ADVISOR

The Top Product and Preferred Product Awards from Dental Advisor, a US-based organization, were initiated to help busy practitioners navigate the variety of new dental solutions available, particularly for less invasive techniques and standardized procedures. These awards aim to identify products that improve outcomes consistently. Dental Advisor conducts clinical evaluations and product performance tests shortly after a product’s launch and publishes annual results online to help practitioners identify high-quality dental materials suited to their specific needs.

For more information, visit Dental Advisor at: www.dentaladvisor.com

Interview with Dr. Ludivine Facon

Individual prophylaxis, early defect detection and treatment, minimally invasive restorative techniques: In her joint dental practice in Anstaing, France, Dr. Ludivine Facon does everything in  her power to keep her patients’ teeth healthy for their lifetime. When we met her at the International Dental Show in Cologne, where she was a speaker for Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc., we asked her to share information about her treatment philosophy and how flowable injection fits into her overall approach.

Your treatment philosophy seems to be minimally invasive. Would you please tell us a bit more about it?

Ever since I started treating patients, my priority has always been to preserve the dental tissues and to be as minimally invasive as possible when restoration is required. My interest in prevention started with my thesis in 2000, which focused on oral health prevention in Quebec, Canada, a country where prophylactic care is an integral part of dental treatment. I have always been highly interested in individual prophylaxis, which naturally led me to focus on minimally invasive treatments. My goal is to stay as low as possible on the therapeutic gradient, always thinking about the long-term benefits for the patient.

What are the benefits of this approach for your practice?

Integrating prophylaxis for every patient into my practice allows me to work with excellent surface conditions for bonding. The oral environment is sanitized before applying conservative restorations, and carious lesion removal is kept to a minimum.

When defects – be it a carious lesion or severe tooth wear – are present, I use the following instruments and materials that allow for truly minimally invasive interventions:

• Rondoflex 50-micron sandblaster to roughen the surface,
• Micro diamond burs to remove what is necessary,
• Layered composites for single-tooth restorations,
• Injected composites when multiple teeth are involved.

Case predestined for composite injection, as multiple teeth in the maxilla need to be treated (smile makeover).

What dental materials do you use for your restorative procedures?

I am a hands-on dentist, and in my daily practice, I strictly follow surface preparation and bonding protocols recommended for CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2 (Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.). In addition, I use high-quality composites from Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc. For layering, CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES-2 Premium Enamel and Dentin are my got-to solution, while I use CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Low for injection.

What are the benefits of a conservative approach for your patients?

Patients appreciate the fact that my treatment approach is as conservative as possible while still allowing for easy reintervention if necessary, preserving as much healthy dental tissue as possible. Another significant advantage is the moderate cost, which makes the treatment more accessible.

How does composite injection fit into this philosophy?

This technique allows for an easy reconstruction of multiple teeth by transferring a wax-up designed in the lab into the mouth via an injection of modern flowable composite into a transparent silicone index. Patients like this technique because it is aesthetic, reliable, reproducible and minimally invasive. A major advantage is that it allows for touch-ups and repairs, making it a reassuring solution. In some cases, no tooth preparation is needed at all—we simply add material, making the whole treatment truly non-invasive.

Why do you think this technique is promising?

It is a trendy and promising technique because:

• It is non-invasive --> preserves tissues --> aligns with minimally invasive dentistry.
• It is predictable --> due to the index, the technique is reproducible.
• It is easier than traditional layering --> saves chair time and improves patient comfort.
• It is cost-effective --> a cheaper alternative to ceramic veneers.
• It allows for repairs at any time, making it a reassuring option.

How did you proceed before knowing this technique?

In the anterior region, I used traditional composite layering with a wax-up and a palatal silicone index. It allowed me to rebuild the palatal wall and provide for precise incisal edge placement. In the posterior region, I used inlays, onlays, or overlays made of lab-processed reinforced composite or lithium disilicate.

Transparent silicone index with injection hole used to inject the flowable composite and restore the tooth to its planned shape.

What made you start using the new technique?

There has been an explosion in demand for smile enhancements, especially among young adults. The composite injection technique is an appealing alternative for reshaping smiles in young patients with intact teeth but unsatisfactory size or shape. It is less invasive than veneers, which have gained popularity due to social media trends, but often require significant tooth preparation.

How did you proceed in the beginning?

I first discovered the technique in a specialized journal in 2019, then trained myself using online tutorials. Of course, there were some trial-and-error moments, but it is a very accessible technique—even for beginners. To achieve optimal results, I believe that proper case selection and treatment planning are key. One of the most important preconditions for aesthetic outcomes is that the patient’s teeth have a simple shade structure. If the shade structure of the teeth is complex or the required restoration is large, it is better to layer the dentin before injecting the enamel. Moreover, it is essential to produce two models in the wax-up phase, not just one: An “intermediate wax-up model” with every other tooth featuring the wax-up, while the remaining teeth remain unmodified. The second is a “full wax-up model” with all teeth reshaped.

Considering these aspects, it is possible to obtain great outcomes quite quickly. The learning curve is steep, however – as with every new technique to be implemented – you need to step out of your comfort zone.

Apart from CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2 and CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Low you already mentioned, what instruments and materials do you use?

For treatment planning including the wax-up, I use digital technology via Smilecloud, but a traditional wax-up works just as well. The production of the silicone index is the most delicate part when doing it in-house. I recommend using EXACLEAR (GC), the only truly effective transparent silicone currently available. Adjacent teeth are isolated with PTFE tape. Finishing instruments that have proven their worth are:

• Scalpel Blade No. 12,
• 3M™ Sof-Lex™ Contouring and Polishing Discs (Solventum),
• Red-ring fine diamond burs,
• TWIST™ DIA for Composite polishers (Kuraray Noritake Dental Inc.).

Intermediate wax-up model: One tooth with wax-up followed by one tooth without.

Full wax-up model.

Do you believe that the quality of the outcome is affected by the composite material you use?

Absolutely! New high-filled flowable composites, like CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Low, offer excellent mechanical properties and polishability, making them very promising.

Highly aesthetic treatment outcome after injection of CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Low.

What material characteristics impact overall quality?

First of all, the optical properties or shade matching ability of the material are crucial. I like the fact that I can select from a variety of shades when using CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow. Once the right shade is selected and the thickness of the injected layer does not exceed 1 mm, the optical properties of the restorations may be expected to be exceptional.

Moreover, we need a material with great flow properties (fluid, but not too runny), which is virtually void-free. I prefer using low viscosity flowable composites like CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Low (two other flowabilities – HIGH and SUPER LOW – are also available). The physical properties (mechanical strength) and polishability plus polish retention are also important. They are usually excellent with premium flowable composites.

What are your most important clinical tips and tricks?

For beginners:

• Press firmly on the cervical area of the silicone index to reduce excess material upon removal.
• Finish the proximal area thoroughly before moving to the next injection step. This way, you provide for perfect key positioning for the following teeth.

If you follow the protocol, the technique is very beginner friendly!

What is your opinion about the emerging hybrid "layering & injection" technique?

This hybrid technique complicates the original injection technique, which is meant to simplify composite restorations. However, it is very useful in cases where aesthetic complexity requires layering. For maximum mimicry with this technique, I would love to have injectable composites in an enamel shade at my disposal.

Would you please share your final thoughts with us?

Take your time planning! Observe, document, take photos, use digital tools! Less is more.

Dr. Facon, thank you very much!

Dentist:

LUDIVINE FACON

Dr. Ludivine Facon graduated from the University of Lille, where she developed a solid foundation in dentistry. Passionate about periodontology and dental aesthetics, Dr. Facon pursued specialized training to refine her skills in these fields. In 2007, she completed clinical periodontology training at the Charon Clinic, followed by individual dental prophylaxis training with Michel Blique in 2008. From 2013 to 2014, she attended the long cycle program at the Académie du Sourire in Aix-en-Provence, enhancing her expertise in dental aesthetics. Dr. Facon continued to build on her knowledge with international training, including at the International Institute of Periodontology in Montreal in 2015, and a veneer training course at the GAD Center in Bordeaux the same year. In 2016, she further advanced in mucogingival surgery at the Académie de Parodontologie in Aix-en-Provence. Always keeping up with the latest developments, she participated in the CIDAE training in Brussels in 2022. More recently, in 2024, Dr. Facon completed a course in composite layering and injection, led by Guillaume Piskorski, the French specialist in injected composite technique, in Lille. With extensive expertise, Dr. Facon is also an educator in direct aesthetic composites, having taught at the University of Lille in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

In part two of this veneer workflow, Roberto Rossi completes the restoration by applying CERABIEN™ MiLai lusters to the pre-stained and sintered KATANA™ Zirconia YML. Watch as he enhances surface texture, gloss, and lifelike detail through precise finishing techniques.

With just a few simple steps, Roberto creates depth, dynamic light effects, and natural contours that rival real enamel. The process is intuitive and efficient, delivering a high-end finish—culminating in a final self-glazing fire for a polished, natural result.

An intelligent solution for dental technicians seeking efficiency without compromising on aesthetics.

In the first part of this aesthetic veneer workflow, dental technician Roberto Rossi demonstrates how to apply internal stains to KATANA™ Zirconia YML. This crucial step enhances the restoration by adding depth, translucency, and natural character from within.

After refining the anatomy and surface texture, Roberto skillfully blends and applies selected shades such as A+, Fluoro, and Incisal Blue. These shades create depth, opalescence, and inner vitality that radiate through the final restoration.

A must-watch for dental technicians looking to elevate their zirconia restorations with advanced, yet straightforward, internal staining techniques.

Workflow for sealing a prepared abutment tooth (for indirect restorations and CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick 2.

EUROPEAN KOLS EXPERIENCE INNOVATION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP IN JAPAN

This September, seventeen of Kuraray Noritake Dental’s Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) from across Europe—representing nine countries—embarked on a remarkable journey to Japan. The program offered a rare opportunity to experience the heart of Kuraray Noritake Dental’s culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration.

A JOURNEY OF INSIGHT AND INSPIRATION

The tour began in Tokyo, where the group traveled by bullet train to Nagoya to explore some of Japan’s cultural and professional landmarks. Visits to Nagoya Castle and the historic Noritake Garden provided glimpses into the artistry and heritage that continue to inspire our company’s ceramic technologies today.

Nagoya castle.

That evening, an official dinner in Nagoya brought together the European guests and key members of the Kuraray Noritake Dental team, including Ms. Kiyoko Ban, Mr. Yoshihisa Yamada, and Mr. Kazuhiro Yamada. It was an evening filled with rich conversations, meaningful connections, and a shared vision for the future of dental excellence.

FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION: VISITING THE MIYOSHI AND NIIGATA FACTORIES

The following day, the KOLs visited the Miyoshi Factory, where the company’s ceramic products such as KATANA™ Zirconia are manufactured, and  attended insightful presentations by their European peers — including Jorgen Gad, Sophie Dallem, Dumitru Leahu, Marios Georgoulis, Stratos Chatzichristos, and Kamila Krzepkowska — followed by a comprehensive factory tour and in-depth discussions  with R&D experts on zirconia and dental lab materials, providing unique professional insights.

Discussion with Kuraray Noritake Dental team at Miyoshi Factory.

Presentation given by DT Sophie Dallem and DT Dumitru Leahu at Miyoshi Factory.

Presentation given by DT Marios Georgoulis at Miyoshi Factory.

The tour also brought our KOLs to Niigata, where participants experienced firsthand the research and development process behind Kuraray Noritake Dental’s renowned products. A highlight was the hands-on demonstration of CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Universal, allowing each participant to engage directly with the materials and processes that define the company’s quality.

Hands-on course at Niigata plant.

CONNECTING THROUGH COLLABORATION

Between technical sessions, the group visited the Tokyo office and showroom, sharing open discussions with our Japanese colleagues at the headquarters, followed by a sightseeing tour through Tokyo’s landmarks — from the Imperial Palace to Tokyo Tower. These shared experiences strengthened the sense of partnership and mutual respect not only between the European and Japanese teams but also between the KOLs themselves and the company.

“It was an incredible experience meeting exceptional people worldwide, among them top specialists.” 
—    DT Kamila Krezpkowska, Poland

Discussion with Kuraray Noritake Dental team at the Tokyo headquarters.

WORDS FROM OUR KOLS

The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive:

“It was truly a lifetime experience — both inspiring and invaluable for me as a dental technician. Witnessing how the materials we use every day are created gave me an even deeper appreciation for the craft behind them.”
— DT Marios Georgoulis, Greece

“I’m so impressed by the organization, the endless friendliness, the openness, and the willingness to answer all my questions. It was a wonderful time, filled with so many experiences.” 
— Dr. Bernhild Stamnitz, Germany

“It was a life experience I will never forget and I am very grateful I got this opportunity to be there.[…] The drive and compassion of all the workers in office, but also at the factory were very impressive to see. The view I had about the quality of your product improved more than it already was.” 
—  Dr. Mark Laske, Netherlands

A SHARED COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

The KOL Japan Tour 2025 was more than a professional visit—it was a bridge between continents, uniting people through shared values of precision, innovation, and artistry. Kuraray Noritake Dental extends heartfelt thanks to all participants and to the teams in Japan who made this unforgettable experience possible.

Group picture at the Kuraray Noritake Dental office in Tokyo.

Arigato!

Workflow for cementation of indirect restorations with PANAVIA SA Cement Universal and CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick 2.