Supersmile Toothpaste and Whitening Powder by Robell Research

Undoubtedly, a “whiter and brighter” smile is still in high demand by patients of all ages as it portrays youth and a healthier dentition. Visit any supermarket, health store, or pharmacy and you will find a myriad of choices for whitening toothpastes and mouthwashes. The one I have found that works most satisfactorily for many of my patients is the combination of Supersmile Toothpaste and Whitening Powder.

Supersmile was invented by the father of bonding and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Irwin Smigel. His desire was that the beautiful outcomes we achieved with our restorations, be they composite or porcelain, should be able to be maintained by patients’ daily hygiene regimen.

The secret of the Supersmile products was the incorporation of their proprietary Calprox formulation (encapsulated calcium peroxide and minerals) that cleans and whitens without sensitivity by removing the sticky protein pellicle (biofilm) to which plaque and stains adhere, helping remineralize the enamel. The manufacturer claims—and has studies to back them—that you can whiten up to six shades in five days (on average). Added benefits include that it fights plaque formation and is 75% less abrasive than the limit set by the American Dental Association (ADA); it also helps in remineralization of the enamel.

Supersmile contains fluoride, calcium, and phosphate to help strengthen the teeth and protect against future cavities. There is also a fluoride-free version.

Using the paste/powder combination is easy: simply apply a pearl-size amount of toothpaste, sprinkle on the powder, and brush your teeth for 30 seconds in each quadrant, repeating at least twice daily. Personally, I have used this combination, and my teeth are brighter and feel smoother than ever before. You can even use the powder mixed with a little water as a whitening rinse. There is a variety of Supersmile flavors, and all are compatible with the powder, resulting in a beautiful smile.

everX Flow by GC America

Did you ever have a situation where a patient has an incredibly strong bite and has repeatedly fractured a splint or even a restoration? I bet you wished you had an iron rebar to reinforce your chosen method to “fix” the situation. Although it is not iron, we do have an injectable material with a very high fracture toughness useful in splints and weakened or cracked teeth … and even after removing a very large failing alloy or composite restoration.

GC’s everX Flow is a short-glass microfiber-reinforced resin that redirects cracks to avoid restorative failures in those instances. It is a thixotropic flowable that stays where you place it and adapts to the cavity floor without slumping. Of course, many such gross failures occur in the posterior, and the fact that it does not slump makes it very useful in upper molars.

everX Flow is available in several shades: the Dentin shade, with its higher opacity, is useful for core buildups and has a depth of cure of 2 mm. When using it to restore endodontically treated teeth, I would suggest layering the flowable in 2 mm increments. The Bulk shade is most suitable for fairly deep restorations since it has a 5.5 mm depth of cure, significantly reduces time, and is a bulk-fill restorative with great fracture resistance without compromising esthetics. However, in both instances, I would “cap” the restoration with an enamel layer of G-ænial A’CHORD to achieve maximum esthetics. 

Editor's note: This article appeared in the October 2026 print edition of Dental Economics magazine. Dentists in North America are eligible for a complimentary print subscription. Sign up here.