When dental problems are not identified early, they are left untreated and once pain sets it, it becomes too late. Patients can testify that in most cases, expensive and uncomfortable dental treatment is the solution to their problems.

All this can be avoided if the problem is detected and treated early, before the disease grows severe.

Team GPA held a press conference to introduce the DIAGNOdent™ 2190 pen system that gives dentists the ability to detect dental caries in their preliminary stages. The handheld device utilizes laser that works as a detector to analyze different fluorescence of caries-affected enamel, compared to healthy teeth. Both dentist and patient receive instant feedback, via the ‘digital beeping’ of the DIAGNOdent™, on not only the presence of caries but its severity.

A ‘live’ demonstration by Team GPA gave members of the media a first-hand look at how the system works. Once caries have been identified, they are effectively sealed to prevent development into cavities and decay. Team GPA also introduced ICON®, an innovative gel that not only helps to seal the caries but also preserves healthy hard tissue and subsequently increasing the lifespan of the affected tooth.

With DIAGNOdent™ and ICON®, there is no need for drilling or anesthetic injections.

Even in more severe cases, Team GPA has incorporated Laser Dentistry’s latest – the Turbo handpiece. With cutting speeds comparable to the old high-speed drill, coupled with greater precision, accuracy and safety, Team GPA has the most advanced dental laser in Singapore that provides virtually ‘painless’ dental solutions.

Throughout the event, Team GPA dentists impressed upon the media their commitment to champion dental technology for the benefits of patients in Singapore.