Integrated Toothbrush and Paste
Philips Oral Healthcare, Snoqualmie, Wash, and Procter and Gamble, Cincinnati, introduce the IntelliClean System, an integrated power toothbrush and liquid toothpaste dispensing system. The system combines the Sonicare brush with Crest liquid toothpaste and is designed to drive the cleaning ingredients interproximally and into the sulcus. Patients can reapply toothpaste by pushing the dispensing button while brushing. The professional model is now available. (800) 676-SONIC; www.sonicare.com.
Xylitol Mints
OMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals, West Palm Beach, Fla, introduces new TheraMints™ 100% Xylitol Dietary Carbohydrate Mints. The mints provide xylitol therapy, which may reduce the risk of caries and plaque and it stimulates saliva flow. OMNII also offers TheraGum™ 100% Xylitol Dietary Carbohydrate Gum and TheraSpray Alcohol-Free Mouth Moistening Breath Spray with Xylitol. (800) 445-3386; www.omniipharma.com.
Instruments
American Eagle Instruments, Missoula, Mont, announces its new XP technology, designed to create a sharp edge that stays sharp for months with out resharpening. The XP curettes are available in the entire Gracey line in 3/8″ stainless steel and 3/8″ Eaglelite resin handles. (800) 551-5172; www.am-eagle.com.
Disinfecting Agent
Total Care, Orange, Calif, introduces CaviWipes disinfecting towelettes. They come in two sizes: regular and extra large. Caviwipes are nonwoven, nonabrasive towels and are recommended for all nonporous surfaces. (800) 841-1428; www.kerrtotalcare.com.