35. Unmasking the Hismile V34 colour corrector with Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh

The Hismile V34 colour corrector has been the elephant in the (dental industry) room for a while now, raising eyebrows and provoking conversations among professionals and the wider population. This innovative teeth whitening product claims to revolutionise the way we achieve brighter smiles, but it has certainly sparked debates about its efficacy and place in the industry.

On one side of the argument, its convenience and ease of use offers a time-efficient alternative to traditional teeth whitening methods and on the other side of the spectrum, critics argue the color corrector merely masks the issue rather than addressing the root cause of teeth discoloration.

With both sides of the story, this episode allows for a balanced discussion that takes into account the existing science and the aim is to empower you, whether you’re a dental professional or not to make informed decisions about your oral care and teeth whitening choices.

Throughout this episode, we'll be delving deep into these controversies, examining the scientific evidence, and hearing from Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh who has had extensive experience working as a consultant for many oral care brands and who helped developed a range of clinical systems and technologies which are in global use, including saliva profiling for oral diseases, developed clinical protocols for the use of CPP-ACP nanomaterials.

So, get ready for a thought-provoking episode and join us as we answer the question once and for all - does the V34 colour corrector have a place in the teeth whitening space?

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The science behind the V34 colour corrector
• Is the V34 a gimmicky trend?
• Which patients may benefit from using the V34 colour correction products?

Articles mentioned in episode:

Patents and patent applications that explain the V34 science:

US 6030222 https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/f9/e6/09/f3748490ad2d66/US6030222.pdf

US2006/0104922 https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/8e/ce/06/99e2b625296ea4/US20060104922A1.pdf

Research papers

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300571208000420 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300571208000444

Links:

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Emma’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@emmatalksteeth/featured

Thank you to Hismile for powering this episode Talk Dental to Me Podcast!