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Cone Socket System

Hartzell Instruments by DenMat, Concord, California, offers a cone socket system known for superior edge-retention and ease of use. Available in titanium or carbon and stainless steel, the Hartzell Cone Socket System allows for the replacement of just the tip—not the entire instrument. 800-950-2206; ghartzellandson.com.

Protective Barriers

Kerr TotalCare, Orange, California, offers Pinnacle™ Barriers—a disposable barrier solution that has passed the blood and viral penetration test. Disposable barriers offer many advantages in infection control by helping clinicians reduce cleanup time and limit blood and viral cross-contamination. Designed for ease of use, Pinnacle Barriers are offered in a wide range of designs and sizes to meet every dental office’s needs. 800-841-1428; kerrtotalcare.com.

Intraoral Camera Accessory

Digital Doc, El Dorado Hills, California, now offers the Chair Camera solution kit—specially designed to extend the range of intraoral cameras. The kit was developed to extend USB 2.0 streaming video past the 15-foot invisible barrier. Using a set of USB-to-category-6 converters, Digital Doc offers a 75-foot cable run, enabling the camera to be placed in the position most convenient to the clinician. This solution provides increased bandwidth and fast data-transfer speeds. Integrated UTP power inserter technology provides 500 milliamps of power, enough to operate an intraoral camera or most new USB devices. 800-518-1102; digi-doc.com.

Dry Mouth Solution

TheraBreath by Dr. Harold Katz, Los Angeles, offers a solution for dry mouth: TheraBreath Dry Mouth Lozenges. The lozenges are designed to alleviate the discomfort of dry mouth by promoting saliva production, which helps defend the mouth and body against bacteria. TheraBreath Dry Mouth Lozenges are formulated with a natural salivary stimulant to help the body produce more saliva. Sweetened with xylitol and fortified with zinc glyconate, these lozenges are designed to help patients maintain healthy teeth and fresh breath. 800-973-7374; therabreath.com.

Easy-To-Use Prophy Paste

Keystone Industries, Gibbstown, New Jersey, is the maker of Gelato Prophy Paste, which has earned high accolades for its many benefits. These include low splatter, easy to rinse, and cups that are color-coded and simple to open. Tough enough for high-luster polishing and stain removal while remaining gentle on enamel, this 1.23% fluoride ion prophy paste is sold in a 200-count box of unit-dose cups, as well as 6-oz and 12-oz jars. Gelato is offered in fine, medium, coarse, and x-coarse grits and in a wide range of patient-pleasing flavors. 800-333-3131; keystoneindustries.com.

Body Temperature-Regulating Scrubs

Twice as Nice Uniforms, Chicago, has launched Twice as Nice Uniforms—scrubs made of antimicrobial fabric that adjust to the wearer’s body temperature to keep cool when warm and warm when cool. Offering high performance and maximum comfort, this patented uniform is made of breathable, movable, moisturewicking fabric. The company’s founder Debora Carrier, RDH, used her clinical experience to create scrubs that feel more like sportswear than traditional uniforms. The result provides wearers with a tailored yet comfortable uniform option. 844-TAN-GEAR; twiceasniceuniforms.com.

Oral Malodor-Measuring Device

Nissha USA, Inc, the North American division of FIS Inc in Schaumburg, Illinois, has debuted OralChroma®—an oral malodor-measuring device that provides quick and precise in-office analysis that screens for three volatile sulfur compounds responsible for most cases of oral malodor. This compact, operatory-friendly device enables clinicians to provide accurate and objective breath analysis. Patients simply breathe into a disposable syringe, which is then injected into the device. Results are available in as little as 4 minutes. 844-624-7662; oralchroma.us.

Relaxation System

Solace Lifesciences Inc, Wilmington, Delaware, now offers the NuCalm Dental Relaxation System. Designed to reduce patient fear, NuCalm is a safe, drug-free, four-part relaxation technology that brings the mind and body into a state of deep relaxation during dental care. An alternative to sleep dentistry, the technology is designed to reduce fear and appointment cancellations. Relaxed patients may also enable clinicians to work more efficiently, leading to quicker rotation of patients due to shortened chairside time. 877-668-2256; nucalm.com.

Tongue Cleaner And Biofilm Remover

Vista Dental Products, Racine, Wisconsin, debuts its HVE tongue cleaner. HVE is specifically designed to remove biofilm from the patient’s tongue during prophylaxis, disposing of the buildup through high-volume suction. HVE is a cost effective, preventive product recommended for use during all prophylaxis appointments. 877-418-4782; vista-dental.com.

One Ring, Many Views

ClikTech LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched its ShaRing™ and Litening™ Rods, designed to take all intraoral views with just one ring and inexpensive, autoclavable high-impact plastic rods. Compatible with any standard film or sensor biteblocks, ShaRing and Litening Rods save time and money. All components may be fully autoclaved in a single bag. 877-251-0594; clikray.com.

Topical Fluoride Varnish With Calcium And Phosphate

GC America Inc, Alsip, Illinois, manufactures MI Varnish with RECALDENT (casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate), which enhances enamel acid resistance and boosts salivary fluoride levels. This long-lasting fluoride varnish contains high levels of fluoride and calcium released in the oral cavity. 800-323-7063; gcamerica.com.

Series of Professional Products

Young Dental, Earth City, Missouri, and Oral-B, Cincinnati, have partnered to launch the innovative Oral-B Practitioner Series of professional dental products. Four new products comprise the series launch, including the Supa Slim. Touted as one of dentistry’s smallest disposable prophy angles, the Supa Slim is designed to provide clinicians with improved visibility, comfort, and versatility during polishing. The Oral-B Practitioner Series Fluoride Varnish, Prophylaxis Paste, and Dual Detection Disclosing Tablets round out this new product offering. practitionerseries.com.

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From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. June 2016;14(06):66–67.