Sunstar Butler Shines a Bright New Light on Plaque Disclosants

SUNSTAR BUTLER SHINES A BRIGHT NEW  LIGHT ON PLAQUE DISCLOSANTS

GUM^® INTRODUCES PLAK-CHECK™ “MESS-FREE” DISCLOSANT

Chicago, February 24, 2006 - Sunstar Butler, a leader in providing advanced oral care products for both professionals and consumers worldwide, today announced the newest addition to its disclosant product line.  GUM^® Plak-Check™ is a virtually “invisible” stain-free plaque disclosing system that is ideal for both children and adults.

“The new Plak-Check™ has better a patient acceptance rate than the red dye disclosants on the market,” remarked Richard Gross, Senior Marketing Manager, Sunstar Butler.  “Since the plaque only glows when the fluorescein is applied and the special blue light illuminates the mouth, it’s appealing to adult patients who do not want to deal with embarrassing stains that remain after leaving their dentist’s office.  And for kids, glowing yellow teeth has a certain ‘coolness’ to it.”

Plak-Check™ highlights harmful bacterial plaque on tooth surfaces, displaying areas where additional brushing and flossing are needed.  Plak-Check™ is available as a kit that includes individual dose units of sodium fluorescein liquid and a convenient battery-powered hand-held unit with a small mirror and blue light.  Unlike other contrasting color disclosant products, a simple application of the fluorescein liquid presents a “glowing” effect on areas overlooked in daily oral care routines. 

The use of a plaque disclosant enables the patient to determine the effectiveness of their oral care routine for controlling cavity-causing plaque, by revealing how much of it is on the teeth and where it is located.  When used at the beginning of the oral hygiene check-up, it provides the patient and clinician with a baseline from which to evaluate the success of future plaque control efforts. And when used after brushing and flossing, it allows patients to see the effectiveness their oral hygiene program.

A retail version of Plak-Check™ is also available so the patient can continue this oral hygiene routine at home. For more information on Plak-Check™ or additional GUM^® brand products, please contact your local Sunstar Butler sales representative at 1-800-528-8537 or visit www.SunstarButler.com. 

About Sunstar Butler

Sunstar Butler and its parent company, Sunstar Inc., continue their global partnership with dentistry to develop a better understanding of the potential links between oral health, general health, and quality of life.  The GUM^® brand of products manufactured by Sunstar Butler is one of the most trusted and recommended by dental professionals for over 80 years.  The company’s products are designed in consultation with dental professionals and are manufactured to the highest quality standards, assuring product excellence and patient satisfaction. 

For more information on new products, special offers, or to sign up for Sunstar Butler’s quarterly newsletter, please visit www.SunstarButler.com. 

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