Brea, CA – June 26, 2025 – Pac-Dent, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of the ProMate™ Contra Hygiene Handpiece. The ProMate™ Contra Hygiene Handpiece expands Pac-Dent’s growing preventive portfolio, solidifying Pac-Dent as a leading…
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