December 2019 Marketplace for Dental Hygienists

ULTRASONIC INSERTS

Hu-Friedy, Chicago, offers Streamline PLUS ultrasonic inserts, which are designed with ergonomic textured handles for comfort and ease of movement when shifting grasps. Streamline PLUS inserts feature tapered cones for enhanced visibility to treatment sites and premium grade steel for tip longevity. 800-483-7433; hu-friedy.com.

CORDLESS HANDPIECE

Premier, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, gives dental hygienists the mobility they want with AeroPro. This lightweight, cordless, and pedal-less handpiece is designed to help reduce hand fatigue by allowing dental hygienists to rotate the prophy angle a full 360° for improved intraoral access and comfort. AeroPro delivers long-lasting power thanks to ChargeSMART™ Battery Technology. The AeroPro cordless handpiece is United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-compliant by protecting patient safety from cross-contamination by using custom-fit disposable polyurethane barriers that slide easily over the motor component. 888-670-6100; premierdentalco.com

CROSS CONTAMINATION PREVENTION

Pac-Dent, Brea, California, offers a buy 3, get 1 free offer on Armor^™ Air/Water Syringe Tip and Sleeve Combo. The ergonomically designed syringe–tip–sleeve system features a four air-core tip to provide precise and reliable delivery of air and water. Its co-polymer film sleeve slides onto the shaft of the syringe and covers the entire syringe for total infection prevention. With a no-slip texture, the sleeve is easy to grip and fits like a glove. The Armor Air/Water Syringe Tip and Sleeve Combo combines tip and sleeve placement into a single step for fast and easy infection control and cross-contamination prevention. 909-839-0888; pac-dent.com

FLUORIDE VARNISH

Patients will love the flavor of Tastytooth by Premier, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Tastytooth is a great tasting varnish made from a blend of xylitol and sucralose. The silky smooth formula is described as being easy to apply, has high-impact flavor, and is gluten-free. Tastytooth is available in caramel, melon, and bubblegum flavors. 888-670-6100; premierdentalco.com

DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM

Dental hygienists can advance their degrees and enhance their profession at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. The university offers online Bachelor of Science degree completion and Master of Science in Dental Hygiene programs for the licensed practitioner. Both programs offer students flexible course scheduling, competitive tuition rates, and individualized curriculum. Rolling admissions, so apply today. 505-925-4513; hsc.unm.edu/school-of-medicine/dental-medicine/education/

PREP AND PROPHY PASTE

Preventech, Indian Trail, North Carolina, offers Nada BOGO. Clinicians can purchase Nada, a prep paste without flavor agents, fluoride, or dyes, and get any box of Next Prophy Paste free. Choose from a variety of splatter-free, fun flavors, and grits. 800-474-8681; preventech.com

DISPOSABLE PROPHY ANGLE

New Pivot Plus Spiral Cup Disposable Prophy Angles (DPA) by Preventech, Indian Trail, North Carolina, feature nonlatex cups that are designed to be softer, more elastic, and more like natural rubber. Available in eight varieties, Pivot Plus Spiral Cup DPA is available in soft and firm nonlatex cups, tapered brushes, and right and contra styles. The Pivot Plus Spiral Cup DPA with external edges is designed to make polishing adjacent teeth and interproximal areas much easier. 800-474-8681; preventech.com

COMFORT FITTING GLOVES

New Inspire Nitrile gloves by Cranberry USA, Pinole, California, are designed to be the company’s fittest and lightest gloves yet. Inspire Nitrile gloves feature an aegean blue color to minimize visible stains during use, enhanced fingertip texture for superior handling, and increased control. The gloves InSoft™ formulation also provides clinicians with increased soft comfort. These gloves are available in a 300-count Saver Pack. 888-811-6839; cranberryusa.com                 

APRON HANGER

Flow Dental Corp, Deer Park, New York, offers Tranzform, a new adjustable apron hanger. Tranzform makes it easy to hang two aprons on the same hanger. Clinicians simply adjust the shape of the hanger to accommodate an apron of any size or shape. Tranzform is easy to install, and made to last. 631-242-9729; flowdental.com

INFECTION CONTROL COMPLIANT HANDPIECE

Preventech, Indian Trail, North Carolina, supports infection control compliance in all 50 states with ēsamate handpieces. Compliance with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for sterilization may not be enough as 11 state dental practice acts already mandate heat sterilization of handpieces. Both the MW and ST ēsamate handpieces are heat sterilization tolerant, and are said to offer proven air-driven performance. These handpieces do not require charging or batteries, they fit ēsa disposable prophy angles and are backed by a 2-year warranty. 800-474-8681; preventech.com

TOOTH CREAM

VOCO, Indian Land, South Carolina, offers Remin Pro. This tooth cream provides a combination of nanohydroxyapatite, fluoride, and xylitol. Applied using a finger or with a soft toothbrush, Remin Pro is designed to protect against demineralization and erosion, while restoring mineral balance, strengthening the tooth, and preventing sensitivity. It is available in three flavors: strawberry, melon, and mint. 888-658-2584; vocoamerica.com

ERGONOMIC HAND INSTRUMENT

PremierAir^™ single-ended diagnostic instruments by Premier, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, are specially designed to reduce hand fatigue. These lightweight, ergonomically designed instruments combine rugged polymer handles with a comfortable nonslip grip. Less pressure is needed to maintain control and that means dental hygienists will feel the difference in their hands and wrists. Each instrument undergoes extensive testing to ensure a long working life. 888-670-6100; premierdentalco.com

FLUORIDE VARNISH

Profluorid Varnish by VOCO, Indian Land, South Carolina, now comes in bubblegum flavor. Packaged in an easy-to-use SingleDose delivery system, Profluorid Varnish provides the same quick uptake formulization, low film thickness, and smooth feel. Its tooth-shaded color won’t cause yellow discoloration of teeth and it adheres well to moist surfaces, setting quickly in seconds after contact with saliva. This white, transparent 5% sodium fluoride varnish also comes in caramel, mint, cherry, and melon flavors. 888-658-2584; vocoamerica.com

From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. December 2019;17(11):44–45.