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Our Company
Cosmedent
. . . Aesthetic Pioneers Continue to lead dentistry with quality and innovation
Meet the Co-Founders
Dr.
Mopper  Michael
O'Malley
Cosmedent's Founding
Cosmedent was founded in 1982 to meet the early demand of educating
dentists in the use of composite materials for esthetic dentistry. Two
of the original co-founders, Dr. K. William (Bud) Mopper and Michael O'Malley,
shared an excitement and enthusiasm for the vast possibilities of direct
resin bonding, not only as a restorative material, but also as a cosmetic
procedure that would meet the needs of image-conscious patients. Bonding
offered the dentist new opportunities, both as a rewarding artistic experience
that made patients feel better about themselves and also as a way to significantly
increase office revenues.
The Very Beginning
Initially, the company sponsored lectures all over the United States and
Canada, teaching dentists the proper use of products and techniques used
in the new and fast-growing dental bonding market, as well as offering
one of the first hands-on training programs working directly with composite
materials. Resin dentistry was not in the curriculum of any dental school,
and dentists were anxious to learn from these early esthetic clinicians.
Product Goals
Over the years, Cosmedent continued to focus on education while developing
a line of quality products for the esthetic marketplace. As a pioneer
in this industry, Cosmedent was always experimenting with dental materials,
instruments and supplies, and quickly realized the inadequacies of existing
materials. Several attempts were made to share information with manufacturers
about how they could make their products better and fill existing voids,
all without success. Cosmedent decided this was a disservice to the dental
industry, and embarked on developing its own line of esthetic products
that are now recognized and recommended worldwide by leading cosmetic
dentists. 
Cosmedent maintains a manufacturing facility in Germany,
employing the top polymer chemists to guarantee constant upgrading of
existing materials and to insure the continued introduction of quality
and innovative products. This focus on creating innovative products to
help make the esthetic dentist's work easier and more predictable, has
led to the development of a stream of unique specialty products. Last
year alone, Cosmedent introduced DeMark (a flowable radio-opaque hybrid
to clearly demarcate your composite restoration on an x-ray), ShowOff
(a mock-up material with self-sticking chemistry), GingaGuard (a new resin
dam that virtually eliminates patient sensitivity and pain) and Pink Opaque
(a material that will neutralize all undesirable color). These products
were again the result of working with practicing dentists to fill voids
in the marketplace.
Customer Focus Leads to Awards
"Our focus has always been on making materials that work for the
dentist. They are designed from the dentist's point of view, incorporating
the chemistry that best achieves that goal," says Michael O'Malley,
President of Cosmedent.
This strategy has been rewarded by the many awards these
products have received. Renamel Microfill was the first and only cosmetic
product to win 'Product of the Year' from REALITY, and it won three out
of the last five years. Renamel Hybrid, Creative Color, The Top Finisher
System, Insure and Prevue have all been rated 5 star products, representing
the top few products that are highly recommended by independent researchers
and evaluators. At a recent American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting
of accredited members, the question was asked from the podium, "How
many members used Renamel for their accreditation?" An almost unanimous
show of hands indicated that Renamel was the material of choice.
Outstanding Faculty Exceeds
Expectations
Cosmedent continues its original focus on education to expand the knowledge
and clinical skills of dental professionals. The first newsletters and
patient education booklets have evolved into a series of instructional
manuals that are acclaimed as the best in the industry.
 When
Cosmedent moved to its new international offices in 1999, it opened the
Center for Esthetic Excellence, an ultra-modern and fully equipped educational
center located in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The CEE has
gathered a faculty of world-class lecturers including Dr. Mopper, Dr.
Robert Nixon, Dr. Newton Fahl, Dr. Corky Willhite, Dr. Jeff Morley, Dr.
Jimmy Eubank, Dr. Robert Margeas and Dr. Dennis Hartlieb to teach in the
center.
 This
outstanding faculty teaches the most current esthetic dental techniques,
combining lectures with hands-on experience. A sampling of last year's
comments from some of the attendees include: "The course was phenomenal,"
"Beyond my expectations," "Fabulous day, everything is
the highest level," "Should be taken by any dentist serious
about esthetic restorations," "Great class, great facility,"
"The best course I've ever taken," "This course helped
me reach a greater level-a real eye-opener," "The low student-to-teacher
ratio was super."
Making a Difference
As Director of the Center for Esthetic Excellence and Chairman of Cosmedent,
Dr. Mopper knows firsthand that individual dentists can make a tremendous
difference not only in their immediate community, but also in the entire
dental industry. Dr. Mopper's career has grown and evolved in ways he
never even imagined from his beginnings at the University of Iowa Dental
School. His passion for direct resin bonding and early pioneering research
in the field has led to the development of many new and innovative Cosmedent
products plus a lifetime devoted to teaching thousands of dentists how
to work with direct resin bonding materials, some of whom have become
the leading clinicians and lecturers of today.
A Promising Future
Now as the company expands rapidly into world markets, Cosmedent plans
to continue to prosper and grow in the dental industry by offering only
the finest products and educational services to the esthetic dentist again
leading the way. Modern resins have changed the face of dentistry, and
as Dr. Mopper remarks, "We are just in the infancy period of esthetic
dentistry by the artistic dentist. We all should become familiar with
it. It truly makes dentistry more rewarding and enjoyable for both the
patient and the dentist. It certainly has changed my life!"
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