September 2016 Marketplace

LOUPES OFFER PROTECTION AND STYLE

SurgiTel, Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers lightweight, comfortable, and fashionable loupes, as was recently announced through the addition of Oakley frames. Oakley has teamed with SurgiTel to release the Flak 2.0 (upper photo) and Radar EV sports frames, which are available in a variety of colors. Among the highlighted features is a wraparound design that protects against debris and liquids, multiple lens choices, balanced weight distribution, and nonslip ear socks and nose pads. These loupes also offer pantoscopic tilt for enhanced ergonomics. 800-959-0153; surgitel.com.

ANESTHETIC REVERSAL AGENT INDICATED FOR AGES 3 AND OLDER

Septodont, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, announces that the United States Food and Drug Administration has reduced the minimum age for OraVerse. Previously indicated only for children age 6 and older, it now is approved for children as young as 3. OraVerse (phentolamine mesylate) is formulated to rapidly reverse lip and tongue numbness, as well as associated functional deficits resulting from an intraoral submucosal injection of a local anesthetic containing a vasoconstrictor. The clinician ad ministers OraVerse immediately after routine procedures. Septodont promotes the product for busy patients who need to return to work, patients with diabetes who can’t wait to eat after a procedure, and children who tend to chew their numb lips and cheeks following dental treatment. 800-872-8305; septodontusa.com.

IN-OFFICE AND AT-HOME WHITENING SYSTEMS

Vista Dental Products, Racine, Wisconsin, recently expanded its line of tooth whitening products to include Fluorescent EXpress White— an in-office whitening system—and Fluorescent, designed for dentist prescribed at-home whitening. These systems are ideal for patients with healthy, unrestored teeth and healthy gums who desire a brighter smile. Fluorescent EXpress White is an easy-to-use, premixed, complete procedure kit. This nonlight activated in-office treatment is completed in just one visit and contains 35% hydrogen peroxide gel. Fluorescent take-home whitening comes in syringes, with the clear viscous formula gel offered in 16% and 22% carbamide peroxide formulas and mint and citrus flavors. 877-418-4782; vista-dental.com.

IMAGE DELIVERY SYSTEM

Midmark Dental, Dayton, Ohio, manufactures the dental imaging solution ClearVision CR Dental Reader. This image delivery system is said to be an easy, cost-effective way for busy dental practices to rapidly deliver high-quality digital images. The unit boasts a small footprint and an automated, magnetized feeding tray. The reader follows the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standard and uses a range of bitewing and intraoral imaging plates. A size 4c plate is available, which enables clinicians to capture more anatomy on a single image without software stitching. With Midmark’s Progeny Imaging Software, which comes standard, clinicians can view images immediately or export, email, or print them. 800-MIDMARK; midmark.com/reader.

PEDIATRIC TOOTHBRUSH PROMOTES BRUSHING

Practicon, Greenville, North Carolina, has a friendly solution for instilling good oral hygiene habits in children— the SmileGoods Dinosaur Toothbrush. This easy-grip, nonslip handled toothbrush is contoured for small hands, and allows children to brush every quadrant of the mouth with ease. A friendly design features four built-in rubber feet to keep the brush’s soft, flat-trimmed bristles clean. The kid-friendly dinosaur design not only makes brushing easy, it also makes it fun. 800- 959-9505; practicon.com.

FLUORIDE VARNISH DEBUTS NEW FLAVORS

Ultradent Products Inc, South Jordan, Utah, has introduced three new flavors to its Enamelast fluoride varnish line: cool mint, bubble gum, and orange cream—in addition to the original walterberry flavor. This product, which is touted as a fluoride varnish that does not leave uncomfortable or gritty residue, applies nearly invisible on dentition. This virtually eliminates post-appointment embarrassment as patients carry on with their daily routines. Such a benefit promotes longer wear time, enabling sufficient time for maximum fluoride uptake. 800-552-5512; ultradent.com.

LATEX GLOVE ALTERNATIVE

Halyard Health Inc, Alpharetta, Georgia, sells Flexaprene Green Powder- Free Exam Gloves, which feature chloroprene technology. This innovation enables gloves to provide the feel and tactile sensitivity of latex without the risk of allergic reactions to natural rubber latex proteins. Flexaprene Green gloves with chloroprene technology are soft to the touch, yet powerful in grip, and feature a polymer coating that is designed for improved donning. 844-425-9273; halyarddental.com/flexaprene.

MOUTHRINSE FOR OLDER ADULTS

CloSYS, Scottsdale, Arizona, offers CloSYS Silver™—a daily oral mouthrinse specially formulated for adults age 55 and older. Designed to meet the needs of mature mouths, this alcohol-free, sulfate-free, triclosan-free, and gluten-free product contains patented Cloralstan™ for gentle and targeted bacteria elimination. It is also formulated to help relieve dry mouth without irritation. CloSYS Silver strengthens enamel and protects against caries, reduces plaque biofilm, kills the volatile sulfur compounds responsible for oral malodor, and offers pH balance to reduce bacteria growth. 480-948-6997; closys.com.

ADJUSTABLE LOUPE

Orascoptic, Middleton, Wisconsin, recently launched the EyeZoom™ Mini—a dental loupe that employs two-step variable magnification technology between 2.5x and 3.5x power. The EyeZoom Mini allows wearers to zoom in on fine details but then zoom out quickly to a wide field of view. With the ability to bring the operating site closer and into focus, the loupe helps improves speed and efficiency in the operatory by reducing the need to reposition when switching between magnification levels. The EyeZoom Mini is available on Orascoptic’s Legend™, Rave™, Rydon™, and Victory™ frames. The loupe is available in a through-the-lens configuration. 800-369-3698; orascoptic.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.

ULTRASONIC CLEANER

SciCan, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, announces the debut of its StatClean Ultrasonic Cleaner. Due to a 1.6-gallon tank and self-docking lid, the StatClean can hold a variety of instruments in its unique handsfree drying basket. According to SciCan, StatClean’s 4.5 mm thick, engineered-grade plastic wall housing is one of the quietest on the market. Two ultrasonic transducers provide uniform distribution of ultrasonic waves, strong cleaning, and high durability. Two ceramic heaters are mounted under StatClean’s tank for safe and even heating, while the two cooling fans improve heat dissipation. The ultrasonic cleaner’s LED display shows a 1-minute to 30-minute timer and five temperature settings. Users can also view the temperature of the tank’s solution. 800-572-1211; scican.com.

HAND INSTRUMENT LINE EXPANDS OFFERINGS

Hu-Friedy, Chicago, has announced the debut of Gracey Curette designs to its line of EverEdge 2.0 hand instruments. EverEdge 2.0 was developed using a proprietary heat treatment process and enhanced finishing techniques, which yield superior edge retention and wear characteristics. Gracey Curettes, a series of double-sided, areaspecific instruments, are ideal for the successful removal of deposits from root surfaces. The combination of the timehonored Gracey Curettes with the optimized steel of EverEdge 2.0, which was introduced earlier this year, blends classic design with modern technology to help practitioners achieve optimal clinical results. EverEdge 2.0 instruments are available in the original EverEdge diamond-knurled, large-diameter handle, as well as the Resin 8 Colors handle, a lightweight resin handle featuring a color-coded system to easily identify scalers and curets that correspond to areas of the mouth. 800-HU-FRIEDY; hu-friedy.com/EE2.

ADAPTER DELIVERS SAFE SUCTION

RJC Products, Oakdale, Minnesota, introduces the Safe-Flo Adapter, which is used to convert a high-volume suction line to a size that accepts a saliva ejector. This is beneficial when an ultrasonic scaler is in use, and allows a dental assistant to use an extra high-volume suction line to help the dentist when low-volume suction is being used. Clinicians will also appreciate the fact that patients can close their mouths without fear of backflow from the suction line. 651-271-0863; safe-flo.com.

SMART TECHNOLOGY COACHES PATIENTS

Philips Oral Healthcare, Stamford, Connecticut, introduces the Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected—a smart toothbrush that tracks toothbrushing in real time. It syncs with a free smartphone app to create a personalized mouth map, helping users identify missed spots while providing technique instruction. The brush monitors each area of the mouth without a camera, giving users the freedom to move while brushing. A SmartTimer feature helps ensure that users brush for 2 minutes, while the BrushPacer prompts them to move to the next area. To protect gingiva, sensors warn when too much pressure is applied. A touch-up feature directs patients back to any missed spots immediately after brushing. 800-422-9448; philipsoralhealthcare.com.

DENTAL ANESTHETIC NASAL SPRAY

St Renatus LLC, Fort Collins, Colorado, offers KOVANAZE™ Nasal Spray, which recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. This new dental anesthetic allows dental anesthesia to be administered via nasal spray instead of a needle. KOVANAZE was designed for use as a topical anesthetic, delivered in the nasal cavity to achieve pulpal anesthesia for the restorative treatment of teeth. This unique anesthetic is indicated for regional anesthesia when performing a restorative procedure on teeth #4 to #13 and A to J in adults and children who weigh at least 88 lbs. 800-770-9400; st-renatus.com.

DISCS FOR DRY MOUTH RELIEF

OraHealth Corp, Bellevue, Washington, makes XyliMelts. These oral adhering discs stick to the gingiva and teeth, slowly releasing xylitol and cellulose gum to stimulate saliva and coat the mouth with a gel that provides lasting dry mouth relief and helps reduce caries risk. XyliMelts can be worn day or night. 877-6720-6541; oracoat.com.

From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. September 2016;14(09):65–67.