Smooth, Safe, and Sting-Free

If you’ve ever struggled with sticky varnishes, stringy residue, or patients who squirm at the first hint of a burning sensation, there’s a new option on the market worth your attention: Profisil^® Fluoride Varnish from Kettenbach. Designed to eliminate the unpleasant side effects of traditional fluoride varnishes, Profisil is turning heads and making life easier for dental hygienists across the country.

“I am so thankful there are new products out now like Profisil that do not have rosin or ethyl alcohol, which can make the fluoride sticky and sting a little,” says Tina Clarke, RDH, MEd, FADHA, an Oregon-based clinician, educator, speaker, and author. “I want my patients to feel the benefits of their newly cleaned teeth and not feel like there are sticky strands across them.”

Profisil’s formula contains 5% sodium fluoride in a smooth, dimethicone gel that is free from ethyl alcohol and colophony (rosin), two ingredients often associated with irritation, burning, and allergic reactions. The result? A clean, silky finish that glides on easily and leaves patients with a natural mouth feel, not a gritty, tacky one.

Clarke says the difference was immediate in her operatories. “I love how smooth it goes on and that my patients can continue with their day. Several of my patients made comments when I made the switch saying it was a lot nicer now and they like the mild flavor and mild mouth feel it has.”

With flavors including berry, mint, and unflavored, Profisil offers something for everyone, even patients with the most particular palates. “It’s nice knowing Profisil doesn’t contain many of the allergens that other varnishes may have,” Clarke notes.

The application process couldn’t be easier. There’s no need to change your technique or re-educate staff. Whether applied on wet or dry teeth, with or without prophylaxis, Profisil fits seamlessly into your workflow, and its patient-friendly profile increases acceptance.

“We mainly use fluoride varnish for patients at moderate or high risk for decay,” Clarke explains. “Our secondary use is for tooth sensitivity. With Profisil, my patients’ acceptance for this application has increased.”

One of the biggest wins? No more complaints from kids. “Some of my youngest patients used to complain about the older varnishes I used. They didn’t like the sting or the strings across their tongue. I used to have some ‘gagging’ moments as well,” Clarke says. “With Profisil, none of my patients experience that and no longer complain.”

Beyond its clinical benefits, Profisil is sold direct to dental offices, with attractive pricing and same-day shipping. That’s good news for practices that value efficiency as much as effectiveness.

In a world where every patient interaction matters, Profisil offers a modern upgrade to a routine procedure — no grit, no burn, no fuss. Just a smart, smooth solution for today’s dental hygienists and their discerning patients.

Kettenbach Dental
kettenbachusa.com
877-532-2123

From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. July/August 2025; 23(4):26.