December 2016 Marketplace

WRAP-AROUND LASER EYEWEAR

Palmero Health Care, Stratford, Connecticut, provides wrap-around laser eyewear. The polycarbonate filter lenses feature a lightweight nylon frame, rubberized temple bars for a comfortable grip, and rubber nose pad and foam pad insert to promote fit while ensuring complete eye protection. The laser eyewear also offers optical density >5+ from 800 nm to 980 nm and visible light transmission. 203-377-6424; palmerohealth.com.

CLEAR FLUORIDE VARNISH

Preventech, Indian Trail, North Carolina, introduces VellaMini 5% Fluoride Varnish with NuFluor, designed to be used with the back-of-the-glove technique. Featuring a patented combination chemistry containing calcium, phosphate, and fluoride, VellaMini contains xylitol and is gluten free and n-hexane free. This clear varnish comes in caramel, spearmint, bubble gum, melon, and strawberry flavors. Free samples are available. 800-474-8681; preventech.com.

MOISTURE-BEARING GLOVES

Hedy Canada, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, offers Caress Gloves. Thanks to its patented colloidal oatmeal moisturizing layer and natural healing extracts, Caress protects hands, reduces redness, eliminates itchiness, and soothes and softens hands—even when healing broken skin. Caress Gloves are available in either white nitrile or cream latex. 800-661-4339; hedycanada.com

IMAGING WAND

Dentsply Sirona, York, Pennsylvania, introduces the RINN ComfortWand™. This compact holder with a soft,elastic edge is a great option when there is little room for a bite block, such as with pediatric patients and endodontic imaging. It is autoclavable and indicated for both vertical and horizontal periapical imaging.800-989-8825; dentsply.com.

CONTROL GRIP TOOTHBRUSH

Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, makes the Oral-B^® PRO-HEALTH™ Control Grip toothbrush, designed to provide patients with a gentle, low abrasive, comprehensive clean. It features unique end-rounded bristles with feathered ends that allow for more cleaning tips. The small brush head enables comfortable, easier, more precise
cleaning. 513-983-1100; proshop.dentalcare.com.

DENTAL UNIT WATERLINE TREATMENT

Crosstex, Hauppauge, New York, offers DentaPure, its powerful dental unit waterline treatment system. Left unmanaged, water passing through narrow dental unit waterlines can harbor dangerous bacteria. Installation of one nontoxic, noncorrosive DentaPure cartridge provides safe, compliant water for 365 days. 888-276-7783; dentapure.com.

MODERN ULTRASONIC SCALING

Dentsply Sirona, York, Pennsylvania, presents the Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System. The unit features the exclusive Steri-Mate^® 360 handpiece, which enables the clinician to rotate the insert while holding the nose of the handpiece. A modern touchscreen interface provides ease of use with added memory presets and customizable power settings for improved efficiency. The system also features a lightweight, detachable handpiece cord for improved ergonomics.800-989-8825; dentsply.com.

TREATMENT GEL FOR SENSITIVITY

Premier Dental Products Co, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, presents Enamelon^® Preventive Treatment Gel for the treatment of sensitivity and soothing and moisturizing of dry mouth tissues. Enamelon also helps prevent caries and gingivitis. It does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate, gluten, or dyes, making its use safe for patients of all ages.
888-670-6100; premusa.com.

POWDER-FREE NITRILE GLOVES

Cranberry USA, Pinole, California, introduces Truly 200 LDP. These powder-free nitrile exam gloves are free of accelerator chemicals, which helps reduce the risk of type IV dermatitis hypersensitivity. Textured fingertips and SmartGrip technology provide optimal wet-grip performance. Truly 200 LDP is available in a 200-glove count box, reducing waste and storage space. 888-811-6839; cranberryusa.com

FACE MASKS WITH A NATURAL FIT

Dentsply Sirona, York, Pennsylvania, introduces its new Com-Fit Plush™ Natural Fit Masks. The masks feature a patent-pending elastic chin strip to help ensure a comfortably snug fit. Said to be soft and breathable, this mask offers clinicians’ powerful protection and hypoallergenic comfort. 800-637-8582; fitforayear.com.

PROPHY PASTE WITH ACP

Premier Dental Products Co, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, offers Enamel Pro^® Prophy Paste. With innovative remineralizing technology via amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), Enamel Pro is designed to deliver great luster for white, bright teeth. Enamel Pro removes stains and polishes without splatter, is gluten free, and is available in multiple grits and seven patient-pleasing flavors. 888-670-6100; premusa.com.

SALIVA EJECTOR

BeeSure, Pinole, California, now sells Rainbow Saliva Ejectors. These saliva ejectors are made of 100% preconsumer plastic waste and feature fixed, soft tips with smooth edges for patient safety and comfort. 888-811-6839; ecobeeworld.com.

SPLATTER-FREE PROPHY PASTE

Preventech, Indian Trail, North Carolina, makes Next Prophy Paste, which provides clinicians with a nonsplatter, smooth-handling formula combined with flash rinsing and excellent stain removal characteristics. This gluten-free, xylitol-sweetened prophy paste comes in a variety of patient-pleasing flavors and appropriate grits. Free samples are available. 800-474-8681; preventech.com.

SYSTEM WHITENS TEETH,IMPROVES GINGIVAL HEALTH

Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, offers Crest^® PRO HEALTH^® [HD]™, which is designed to offer antimicrobial benefits, as well as provide noticeable whitening in less than 1 month. This two-step toothpaste and gel system is said to provide rapid gum health improvement for patients with gingivitis. 513-983-1100; proshop.dentalcare.com.

SALIVA STIMULANT

OraHealth, Bellevue, Washington, presents XyliMelts^® for Dry Mouth. This all-natural, great-tasting, oral-adhering disc slowly releases 550 mg of xylitol and oral lubricant to relieve dry mouth. It works both day and night. Patient samples are available. 877-672-6541; oracoat.com.

PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING EXAM GLOVES

Hedy Canada, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, offers Optimum Nitrile Examination Gloves, which deliver high tactile sensitivity without sacrificing protection. Textured fingertips allow for a sturdy grip on small instruments. Optimum Nitrile Exam Gloves come in many different sizes, including an exclusive small-medium size. 800-661-4339; hedycanada.com.

MINI DISPOSABLE PROPHY ANGLES

Pac-Dent International Inc, Brea, California, is the manufacturer of STERILE Mini™ Disposable Prophy Angles. These prophy angles are Gamma-irradiated, giving clinicians a sterile angle right out of the package. They are designed to help reduce the risk of infection during hygiene procedures involving invasive scaling and soft tissue trauma. 909-839-0888; pac-dent.com.

TARGETED TOOTHBRUSH

Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, now offers the Oral-B^® GENIUS™ Professional. This toothbrush pairs with the Oral-B App to help patients improve brushing technique and target every zone. Its 3D Cleaning Action is designed to remove more plaque than a manual toothbrush, while triple pressure control reinforces gentle brushing. The Pro-Timer encourages brushing for the recommended 2 minutes. 513-983-1100; dentalcare.com/genius.

ERGONOMIC PROPHY ANGLE

Preventech, Indian Trail, North Carolina, offers the Pivot^®NL Contra Disposable Prophy Angle. This prophy angle combines the ergonomic and cleaning benefits of a 15° contra bend with high performance. Due to its ergonomic design, PivotNL Contras offer improved reach, access, visibility, and comfort. PivotNL Contra Disposable Prophy Angles run smooth and operate free of chatter. 800-474-8681; preventech.com.

REVITALIZING EXAM GLOVES

Cranberry USA, Pinole, California, debuts Cranberry Crave Nitrile—an exam glove featuring skin revitalizing lanolin and vitamin E coating to relieve dry, rough skin. The glove’s SmartFeel formulation provides clinicians with a balance of tactile sensitivity, softness, and grip. Crave is available in a 200-glove count box, reducing waste and storage space. 888-811-6839; cranberryusa.com.

GEL FOR DRY MOUTH RELIEF

OraHealth, Bellevue, Washington, introduces OraCoat XyliGel^® for Dry Mouth—an all-natural, great tasting gel that coats the mouth with 17% xylitol and lubricant to relieve dry mouth. XyliGel can be used day or night to reduce the risk of caries. This nonacidic dry mouth gel is pH buffered to the best range for the mouth (pH 7.4). 877-672-6541; oracoat.com.

CORDLESS PROPHY HANDPIECE

Dentsply Sirona, York, Pennsylvania, has released the Nupro Freedom™ Cordless Prophy System with SmartMode™ Technology. SmartMode Technology provides the latest advances in handpiece speed control, while the electric motor and high quality-Nupro Freedom^® Disposable Prophy Angles reduce noise and vibration. 800-989-8825; dentsply.com.

ASEPSIS SOLUTION

Palmero Health Care, Stratford, Connecticut, offers DisCide ULTRA—a complete line of effective, fast-acting, hospital level disinfectants. DisCide ULTRA is designed to simplify operatory cleanliness and aid in expediting operatory turnover without compromising infection control protocols and standards. Offered as a spray, foam, aerosol, and towelette, this disinfectant is designed to kill pathogens in 1 minute or less. 800-344-6424; palmerohealth.com

EVACUATION SYSTEM CLEANER

Premier Dental Products Co, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, debuts VACU BLAST™. This highly effective evacuation system cleaner is compatible with all amalgam separators. VACU BLAST’s nonfoaming, anti-corrosive formula protects the evacuation system’s pump parts, while its metered-dose bottle makes it easy and economical to use. VACU BLAST is phosphate
free, making it environmentally friendly. 888-670-6100; premusa.com.

DENTAL DAM

Hedy Canada, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, manufactures the Isodam^® Polyisoprene Dental Dam. It uses a strong polyisoprene material, offering better stretch than latex with superior tear resistance. Economy package options for the company’s most common sizes, 5″x 5″ and 6″x 6″ medium, are now available. 800-661-4339; hedycanada.com.

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From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. December 2016;14(12):54–56.