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New dental product: Tom’s of Maine Botanically Bright by Tom's of Maine
March 14th 2013SLS-free and fluoride-free Tom’s of Maine Botanically Bright toothpaste reportedly whitens teeth with natural foaming action and great taste. Blended botanicals including chamomile and organic aloe with mint flavors and the natural sweetner steveia (a plaque-acid reducer) leaves mouths fresh and clean. Naturally-sourced silicas help whiten teeth without bleaching ingredients. The 4.7-ounce tubes of toothpaste is available in spearment with aloe and chamomile and peppermint with Xylitol and propolis flavors.
New dental product: Bosworth Prophy Powder by The Bosworth Company
March 12th 2013Three flavors have been added Bosworth® Prophy Powder line. The powder is now available in strawberry, raspberry and lemon-lime. It is said to be less abrasive than prophy paste and easily removes stain, plaque, soft debris and orthodontic cement. The powder continues to be available in orange, grape and mint flavors. The Bosworth Company 800-323-4352
New dental product: XyliMelts® from OraHealth
March 8th 2013XyliMelts® for dry mouth are all-natural oral adhering discs that time release 500mg of Xylitol and oral lubricant. They are for use during the day or at night when sleeping to help reduce tooth decay and dry mouth. The discs stick to gums or teeth. They are said to provide long-lasting relief (all night when sleeping), freshen breath, stimulate saliva and are useable with CPAP machines. The discs are available in mild mint and mint-free flavors. OraHealth
Xlear donation helps NCOHF protect smiles
February 28th 2013Charlotte, February 2013 - Xlear Inc., an industry leader for xylitol-based products, has donated more than $80,000 in Spry® gumball machines and gumballs containing xylitol to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy® (NCOHF). As a result of this donation, 74 NCOHF Affiliates have received a Spry® gumball machine and gumballs to share with their patients.
What should you do if someone faints in your practice?
February 27th 2013It’s good to be prepared for the unexpected every day. Did you know that fainting is the most common medical emergency in dentistry affecting patients? But the good part is it’s also easy to handle and manage … if you’re prepared.
New dental product: Gelato APF Fluoride Gels by Keystone Industries
February 22nd 2013Smooth and creamy Gelato APF Fluoride Gels are said to be effective, efficient and high quality while providing caries protection and prevention. The easy-to-use APF and neutral fluoride gels are an economical and quick application treatment. The gel is a 60-second acidulated phosphate fluoride that contains 1.23% fluoride ion. The low PH provides maximum fluoride uptake with improved thixotropic properties to ensure closer adherence to enamel and interproximal areas.
New dental product: Baby Banana® Brush from Live-Right LLC
February 21st 2013The dual-purpose Baby Banana® Brush is a combination teether and toothbrush. Said to have an “a-peal-ing” design that is irresistible to babies, the brush features 100% medical grade silicone bristles babies love to chew on. It cleans teeth and gums. The peels of the banana are easy for tiny hands to grab and hold. Safety is designed into the brush as it is virtually impossible for a child to hurt themselves while using it. Live-Right LLC
Dental health benefits linked to breastfeeding
February 11th 2013A recent study published by The American Dental Association reports a direct link to breastfeeding infants and increased oral health. The journal report is an effort to keep dental professionals updated on health-related benefits of breastfeeding.
Caries detection -- The times they are a-changin'
February 11th 2013The set-up “We are all looking for better ways to help our patients, and what better way than detecting and monitoring caries at its earliest stages. Several devices give dentists the opportunity to do just that. They not only allow dentists to see caries that might otherwise be impossible to detect, they provide valuable info to help guide treatment. So see what my buddy Dr. Marty Jablow has to say and see if one of these technologies is right for you.”-Dr. John Flucke, Team Lead
New dental product: Hager Dry Mouth Drops by Hager Worldwide, Inc.
February 5th 2013Round Hager Dry Mouth Drops hard candies are 100% sweetened with natural Xylitol. Xylitol is said to aid in saliva production, enabling the drops to provide an ideal Xylitol delivery system for helping to reduce oral dryness, along with other dental health benefits. The drops are available in mint, cherry and melon flavors. Hager Worldwide, Inc. 800-328-2335 www.hagerworldwide.com
REVIEW: Hygienist Angie Mott on the ease of ClikRay, ClikStik and ShaRing systems
January 31st 2013I had the pleasure of meeting Tom Gillen, President /Design & Engineering for ClikTech, at the 2012 RDH Under One Roof in Las Vegas, where he was demonstrating both the ClikStik™ and the ClikRay™ system for digital and x-ray film radiography. With some hesitation I listened to what he had to say…from there my interest was sparked.
New dental product: Xyli-Spray from Hager Worldwide, Inc.
January 31st 2013Alcohol-free Xyli-Spray fresh breath spray is 100% sweetened with natural Xylitol. It is said to help with bad breath relief while also providing a convenient and easy way for patients to enjoy the dental benefits of Xylitol. Hager Worldwide, Inc. 800-328-2335 www.hagerworldwide.com
Air Techniques' Spectra Caries Detection Aid saves your patients time, money
November 29th 2012You know how important it is to catch problems in the mouth before they get out of hand. Finding problems earlier rather than later not only keeps your patients happy and healthier, it saves everyone time and money.
New Dental Product: Floor Activator by Tapmaster Inc.
November 29th 2012The low-profile Floor Activator is an alternative to infrared faucets or peddle valves. It is adaptable to any style of sink arrangement including porcelain, drop-in counter, pedestal, wall-hung or traditional cabinets. It offers hands-free temperature selection and the ability to mount directly in the floor or optional surface mount.
New Dental Product: Holiday Toothbrush from Plak Smacker
November 9th 2012The festive Holiday Toothbrush is said to keep younger patients smiling while they brush. The brush is available in green and red decorated with a snowman and snowflake and a “Happy Holidays” message printed on the small handle.
Alliance for Cavity-Free Future reports progress
November 9th 2012Organizations like the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future are educating dental professionals as well as patients around the world on the importance of good oral health. With a goal to “Stop Caries NOW,” the Alliance is hoping to educate the public and challenge leaders to take action.
Inside look at Air Techniques' Spectra Caries Detection Aid [VIDEO]
October 25th 2012Jon Newman, Digital Product Manager for Air Techniques, discusses the Spectra Caries Detection Aid from the ADA show floor. The Spectra has been a recipient of the Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Award three years in a row.
Bottled water and its link to tooth decay
October 22nd 2012Favoring bottled water over tap could be causing children to get more cavities. When the dentist had to fill six cavities in her 4-year-old son’s baby teeth, Amy Wilson was shocked. The New York City mother of three scanned her family’s habits, trying to figure how Seamus, now 7, could have developed such tooth decay so early.
Creating a profitable hygiene department
October 17th 2012The dental hygiene component of a general practice can and should be a profit center for the practice. Yet in too many practices it is viewed as a break even, or even worse, a loss leader. The following miss-steps contribute to the perception that a hygiene department is unprofitable: