September 2015 Product Spotlight

September 2015

Colgate – New Colgate^® Enamel Health™ transforms enamel from rough and weakened to smooth and strong. Replenishes natural calcium and phosphate back into weakened enamel to fill in rough spots. Gently polishes the tooth surface so it’s smoother and bacteria are less likely to stick.

Crest Oral-B – Oral-B PRO 5000 with Bluetooth technology allows for 2-way communication between your patient’s power toothbrush and our Oral-B^® App. In no time at all, program the app to coach, motivate, and help patients track their daily compliance with your recommendation. Recommend Oral-B^® SmartSeries and make patient compliance easier than ever. 

Crosstex –

NEW: Crosstex^® ProGuard™ 5 % Sodium Fluoride Varnish with Xylitol, Gluten-Free

ProGuard’s convenient single-dose packaging, smooth consistency, and excellent flow characteristics make application a breeze. Dries to a clear finish and sets fast, even in the presence of saliva. Patients appreciate ProGuard’s pleasant flavors, clear-setting formula, quick application process, and efficient, highly effective desensitization. Available in two pleasant flavors: mint and melon

Mint 50/Box Ref# UFVPM

Melon 50/Box Ref# UFVPML

DENTSPLY Professional – Captivate by NUPRO™ is the brand you can trust to deliver consistent whitening results for patients. The 15% Hydrogen Peroxide formula delivers dramatic results in just 15 minutes a day for 7 days. It’s clinically proven to whiten an average of 5 tooth shades when used alone and 9 tooth shades when combined with the 36% Hydrogen Peroxide In Office treatment. The Carbamide Peroxide formula is clinically proven to maintain whitening results for two years.

DENTSPLY Rinn – The #1 selling universal autoclavable sensor holder in the USA is just one of many products from DENTSPLY Rinn that allow you to achieve precise radiographic imaging with every shot. The universal design stretches to fit any size and any brand sensor while the silicone-cushioned edges help provide patient comfort . XCP-DS FIT can be used alone or with XCP-ORA^® and XCP^® arms and rings.

Designs for Vision –

Designs for Vision, Inc. proudly introduces Micro 2.5x Loupes – 36% lighter, allowing for greater comfort and ease of use. The Micro 2.5x is 23% smaller improving peripheral vision and combined with the rectangular objective, allows for lower through-the-lens placement providing greater angle of declination and personalized ergonomics.

GlaxoSmithKline – ProNamel^® toothpaste has an optimized fluoride formulation to protect against the effects of acid erosion. ProNamel^® delivers more available fluoride deeper into the enamel surface than many other fluoride toothpastes to help strengthen your patients’ demineralized enamel.¹ ProNamel^® has a neutral pH, low abrasivity and is SLS free.

1. Edwards MI et al. Correlation of Enamel Surface Rehardening and Fluoride Uptake – DSIMS imaging. Presented at IADR, September 2006.

Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products – LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE Anticavity Mouthwash is an anticavity mouthwash designed to help protect teeth against cavities beyond brushing alone. LISTERINE^® TOTAL CARE Anticavity Mouthwash provides up to 7x more fluoride uptake vs. Act^®*† and makes teeth 50% stronger than with fluoride toothpaste alone*‡.

*Data on file, McNEIL-PPC, Inc. 2015

‡Compared to Crest^® fluoride toothpaste and rinsing with water in a laboratory study.

Kerr TotalCare – Kerr TotalCare has announced its new offerings from the popular PerfectPearl line. In addition to the exceptional interproximal access provided by the contra angle, the lip of the latex-free cup delivers a nice flare for optimal subgingival cleaning. The spiral grooves on the inside of the patented cup design holds the prophy paste and pushes it towards the tooth as the prophy angle rotates, reducing splatter. The comprehensive line of 12 additional new SKUs now includes disposable prophy angles in a sleek Midnight Series and an updated Classic Series, as well as a new brush.

Microcopy –

NEODRYS, Pink To Make You Think!

Microcopy turned NeoDrys PINK to raise awareness for breast cancer. From October through December all NeoDrys will be produced in pink and a portion of the proceeds of all NeoDrys sales will be donated to support the battle against breast cancer. Pink NeoDrys offer the same great benefits as the original and reflective blue and yellow NeoDrys. Valid October 1-December 31, 2015.

Palmero Health Care – DisCide^® Ultra is a one-step, hospital-level disinfectant that can kill deadly pathogens in one minute or less. That’s the kind of protection your patients and staff demand. Compare kill times and discover that DisCide Ultra kills 99.99% harmful germs and over 21 microorganisms in one minute or less.

Parkell – Introducing the NEW TurboVUE™ illuminated magnetostrictive ultrasonic scaler from Parkell, Inc. This uniquely engineered device provides excellent visability when scaling all areas of the oral cavity. The TurboVue features a patented light source built into the handpiece allowing a significant amount of light to emit through the 30K, light – transmitting ultrasonic inserts. Each insert features a durable, autoclavable glass sleeve to transmit the light from the handpiece to the operating field.

Philips –

The new Philips Zoom QuickPro whitening varnish uses innovative two-layer technology to whiten up to four shades with just a five-minute in-office application. The 20% HP whitening varnish is followed by a sealant layer that dries in seconds, locking the HP layer into place. Patients brush or wipe off the thin film 30 minutes later. Learn more at philipsoralhealthcare.com.

Premier –

NEW! Big Easy Ultrasonic Implant Insert – 25K & 30K

from Premier^® Dental Products Company

Now available from Premier^® Dental Products Company is the innovative Big Easy^® Ultrasonic Implant Inserts. Make power scaling work for you. The no-scratch tip will safely and quickly clean around implants surfaces and is also ideal for sensitive patients. The innovative design features a permanently attached tip made from PEEK, which is autoclavable and very tough for long lasting performance.

Preventech –

NL Contra Disposable Prophy Angle

With Preventech’s new Pivot^®NL Contra Disposable Prophy Angle, hygienists can finally enjoy the greater reach, access, visibility and comfort of a 15° contra bend along with Pivot’s higher performance and the PivotNL cup preferred by 4 out of 5 hygienists. *Without paying more.

* Data on File

Shofu – PRG Barrier Coat effectively treats dental hypersensitivity by providing immediate and long lasting relief. A light-cured varnish with extended protection time of up to 6 months, PRG Barrier Coat incorporates Shofu’s proprietary GIOMER technology, “Surface Pre-Reacted Glass”, for high fluoride release and recharge, acid neutralization and anti-plaque benefits. Designed with excellent self-adhesive abilities, simply light cure a thin coating to block dentinal tubules from external irritants. Ideal for a variety of applications.

Sunstar Americas – Sunstar Americas recently announced that GUM^®Paroex^® (Chlorhexidine Gluconate USP, 0.12%) Oral Rinse, the only FDA-approved alcohol-free CHX, is now available in a convenient 4 oz. size as well as the original 16 oz. size. Paroex’s lack of alcohol enables a practice’s entire patient base to have access to the same standard of care for the treatment of gingivitis. Click the link below to find out how Paroex is able to eliminate alcohol without sacrificing therapeutic efficacy.

Dimensions CE –

Authored by world-class educators, Dimensions CE courses provide cutting-edge information that can improve your practice and keep your license current. An ever-growing number of activities is available through Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and online.