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INFECTION CONTROL CASSETTE
PDT, Missoula, Montana, makes a line of FlipTop Cassettes that enables high-quality, convenient infection management and organization, as well as supporting ergonomic practice. Made from passivated, surgical-grade stainless steel, the FlipTop Cassette’s lid flips up, over, and under to act as its base to create a smaller footprint. The cassette lifts up at an angle, making it easier to identify and pick up instruments, while reducing hand and neck strain. Safety and sterilization features include a built-in needle recapper, air/water syringe clip, and cotton plier clip. They are available in multiple sizes and styles. 800-240-9895; pdtdental.com.
POWDER FOR AIR POLISHING SYSTEM![]()
Hu-Friedy, Chicago, has designed Air-Flow Plus Powder for use with its Air-Flow Therapy system. The new air polishing powder is said to gently and effectively remove biofilm from delicate surfaces while also efficiently eliminating light to moderate stains. Air-Flow Plus is made from erythritol, a material that ensures more efficient stain removal, and the powder is suitable for all types of surfaces, including enamel, dentine, soft tissue, restorations, orthodontic appliances, and implant surfaces. 800-483-7433; hu-friedy.com/biofilm.
ADDITIONS TO PROPHYLAXIS LINE![]()
Ultradent Products Inc, South Jordan, Utah, has added to its Ultrapro Tx prophylaxis equipment family. The Ultrapro Tx Air Handpiece is designed to reduce hand and arm fatigue due to its ergonomic, lightweight, and aluminum design, and its 360° swivel. Its soft-start motor is said to minimize spatter and is vibration-free to maximize patient comfort. Offering improved interproximal cleaning and internal blades to reduce spatter, the Ultrapro Tx Skini disposable prophy angle’s ergonomic shape minimizes hand fatigue. Its shorter head and slimmer neck provide excellent access and an unobstructed view for the clinician. The Ultrapro Tx Extra disposable prophy angle features external ridges for improved interproximal cleaning and better internal webbing for reduced spatter. 800-552-5512; ultradent.com.
NEW X-RAY APRON DESIGN![]()
Palmero Healthcare, Stratford, Connecticut, now offers a new companion to its Happy Face design that’s synonymous with the Cling Shield X-ray apron brand, “Smiley.” The new Smiley aprons are available in three styles—Child Protectall Apron With Neck Collar, Child Apron, No Collar, and Child Pano Dual Apron, No Collar. These aprons feature medical-grade textured vinyl Cling Shield backing, which remains in place to ensure coverage by preventing slippage and providing stability, as well as high-density lead along with Palmero’s lead-free materials to shield patients from radiation. 800-344-6424; palmerohealth.com.
From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. November 2018;16(11):45.
