Our Opaque Painting Stick was featured on the September cover of Dental Lab Products Magazine, and since the issue was released we've had countless requests for more information - and we are thrilled. With so many people contacting us about the BK Opaque Painting Stick we thought we would show how easy it can make the process of applying opaque and similar materials.

The BK Opaque Painting Stick works with any type of opaque, including paste opaques, as well as other materials like liners and modifiers. It is made from a tempered glass, that is formed and polished with dual ball shaped ends. It is well balanced and gives users optimum control over the placement of materials.

There are different techniques to using the Opaque Stick, and once you start using it you might find your own variation, but the basic concept and process is extremely simple.



Start by picking up some material on the end of the ball, then drop it across the top of the coping.



Work on one area pulling the excess material towards the margin, allowing the instrument to glide on top of the surface of the material, rather than actually touching the coping. The idea is to "pull" the material into place in order to achieve a smooth layer.



Repeat the process in other areas, dropping material at the top and working down, finally covering the entire coping.



The coping should have a consistent layer of material, and it can be as thick or thin as you choose.

Resources Volume 2, Issue 6 is mailing out to every dental lab in the United States - plus this issue is going to every laboratory in Canada. This is our first international issue and we are excited about being able to get the word out about all our great products to our friends "north of the border".

Canadian customers can request samples through our website by visiting our Sample Request Page, but currently our web store is not set up to process orders shipped to Canadian addresses. However, we work with a great group of dealers in Canada that can offer top notch service to our Canadian customers. They can take the hassle out shipping across the border, plus offer very competitive pricing.

Here is our list of Canadian Partners:

Cerum Dental Supply
Dental-U Inc
Excel Dental Lab Source
Henry Schein Canada
Lab Depot
Oceanic Dental Supply
Patterson Dental
Sinclair Dental Company
Westan Distributors

If you have any trouble ordering our products in Canada simply give us a call or drop us a message and we'll be happy to assist in getting you the products you need.

And if you can't wait for the snail mail to deliver your copy simply head over to our Resources page to download a digital copy right now.

The BK Heating Clear is the perfect choice for crown and bridge or removable technicians - plus the new upgraded version uses two activation sensors for easier working.

Replace your Bunsen burner or other open flame device with this safe, compact and economical device that quickly heats all types of wax instruments. Simply place the waxing instrument inside the opening, triggering the activation sensors, and in seconds the instrument will be ready for use.

The Heating Clear allows technicians to use their traditional waxing tools in all areas of the lab. Since there is no open flame the device is much safer than natural gas or bottled gas burners, and it uses far less energy.

The LED tells users if the device is in heating mode or stand-by mode, and also if the instrument has been left inside the heating tunnel for too long. In addition, the device incorporates a special plastic lining to protect the inside of the unit from wax droplets.

Plus, the New BK Heating Clear now incorporates two activation sensors located on the upper sides of the opening. This makes activation of the heating mechanism easier and helps avoid "dead spots". This makes working easier and allows instruments to be placed into the opening at multiple angles.

Be sure to get more information on the New BK Heating Clear.