A Chicago-area dentist and sustainability enthusiast shares how 2 of Tokuyama Dental’s OMNICHROMA restoratives have boosted his workflow efficiency while reducing inventory and material waste
Dr. Fry is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. He was inducted into the national dental honor society Omicron Kappa Upsilon and received numerous other awards. In addition to practicing at La Grange Dental Studio, in La Grange, IL, Dr. Fry is a member of the faculty at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. He serves as a Clinical Instructor for the Inclusive Care Clinic, mentoring the next generation of dentists to care for patients with special healthcare needs. Dr. Fry was selected as a Speaker on the Rise for the 2022 American Dental Association national convention in Houston, delivering a presentation on environmental sustainability in dentistry. His professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Christian Medical and Dental Association.
No More Mirrors!
“Before OMNICHROMA Flow, appointments would start with handing the patient a mirror and spending a lot of time choosing the best shade match,” Dr. Fry said. “Now, it’s a great match every time. It’s so much more efficient, and I’m never reaching for that mirror.”
Dr. Fry also uses OMNICHROMA Flow BULK, often as a final finishing layer for Class V restorations. “It’s very easy to polish, and I don’t have ledges and steps coming from the tooth,” he explained. With just one shade, Dr. Fry has more room on his inventory shelves, and he’s discarding far fewer expired materials. “One of our core values in our practice is sustainability, and we really try to minimize material waste,” he explained.
"With OMNICHROMA, scheduling is easier, appointments are faster, and there’s less waste. Plus, it’s the best shade matching of any composite—it’s a 'one and done.' Most of all, I’ve never had a situation where a patient is unhappy with a shade after using OMNICHROMA.”
