Crosstex® International Acquires Strong Dental Products

 CROSSTEX^® INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES STRONG DENTAL PRODUCTS

Hauppauge, NY: September 26, 2007 – Crosstex  International, leading global dental infection control and single use disposable products manufacturer, proudly announces its acquisition of Strong Dental Products, Inc, the pioneering manufacturer of comfort cushioning and protective devices for X-ray film and digital X-ray sensors.

Edge-Ease^®, a soft foam X-ray cushion, provides an extremely comfortable edge on film packets and digital sensors. Sensor Slippers^®, Wrap-Ease^®, BiteWing-Ease™, and Slip-Ease™ enhance ease, efficiency and patient comfort, protecting both the patient and the digital sensors.  According to Andrew Whitehead, VP of Sales and Marketing, “Strong Dental Products perfectly complement our new Patient’s Choice™ product line.  With Vonda S. Manley, RDH, MS joining the Crosstex family as resident hygienist, Crosstex will develop an even broader range of innovative and convenient patient comfort and infection control products to enhance the efficiency and safety within the dental community.”

Vonda S. Manley, RDH, MS originated the innovative category of comfort cushions and barrier sleeves for dental imaging devices as a way to solve the problems experienced during her personal patient interaction. “I created a line of products to address patient comfort issues while protecting the sensitive equipment.  I believe that Crosstex can take these unique products and open them up to an even wider market ? helping to further my commitment to improve patient care.”

All Strong Dental products will now be available through the Crosstex network of distributors, along with the full line of Crosstex Patient’s Choice™ products that include TWIST^® prophy angles; Sparkle™ and Sparkle Free™ Prophy Pastes; Zap™ Fluoride Gels, Foams and Trays; as well as GumNumb™ Topical Anesthetics.

For more information on Crosstex infection control products please call Crosstex International at 1-888-276-7783 (toll free), 631-582-6777 or visit www.crosstex.com.

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