ViziLite Plus oral lesion ID and marking system
ViziLite’s newest tool combines chemiluminescent light with Tolonium Chloride for identifying and marking oral lesions for further evaluation. ViziLite Plus makes cancer screening more comprehensive than ever. For more information, call (866) 945-2776 or e-mail [email protected].
The newest tool in the fight against oral disease is the ViziLite Plus oral lesion identification and marking system from Zila Pharmaceuticals. It combines the oral screening technology of ViziLite, an advanced chemiluminescent light technology to help detect oral abnormalities, with TBlue630™, a marking system using Zila® Tolonium Chloride (ZTC™), the only patented pharmaceutical-grade form of toluidine blue that has been cleared by the FDA for use in marking lesions identified during a ViziLite examination.
ViziLite Plus makes oral screening more comprehensive than ever before, and is indicated for use in individuals at increased risk of oral cancer. If ViziLite reveals an abnormality, TBlue630 can be used to mark suspicious lesions for further evaluation.
For more information, call (866) 945-2776 or e-mail [email protected].
VELscope® oral mucosal examination device
LED Dental, Inc. announces that it has been granted FDA 510(k) clearance to market its Visually Enhanced Lesion Scope - or VELscope - oral mucosal examination device. The VELscope system consists of a light source and direct-viewing handpiece used during oral cancer and mucosal screenings as part of routine dental hygiene visits on all adult patients. The device utilizes a narrow band of high-energy blue light and specialized filter technology to help evaluate oral mucosa for abnormal areas of concern, such as potentially cancerous lesions that may be undetectable under white light.
VELscope’s technology was proven effective in clinical trials conducted by the British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA) and financed in part by more than $50 million in grants from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health, a U.S. government-funded agency.
Shipping in late June, VELscope will be available through Patterson, Sullivan-Schein, Benco, and Burkhart. For more information, call LED Dental at (604) 541-4614 or visit www.velscope.com.
New Miltex Contact Perfect™ matrix bands
Contact Perfect is a revolutionary posterior composite matrix system that produces predictable, naturally contoured contacts. There is no need for aggressive wedging; therefore, the risk of hyper-occlusion and patient sensitivity is reduced. This innovative product features a patent-pending design with removable interproximal “windows.” By removing the interproximal barrier, Contact Perfect matrix bands expose the composite resin and allow it to make direct contact with the adjacent tooth, forming tight contacts and natural contours. They are fast and easy to place with a Tofflemire retainer.
Contact Perfect matrix bands are available in three different styles: Universal 2-surface, Bicuspid 3-surface, and Molar 3-surface bands. They are offered in a 24 pack and include chairside instructions. An introductory pack of 12 also is available.
For more information, an in-office demonstration, or to place an order, call your dental dealer, call Miltex at (866) 854-8300, or visit www.miltex.com.
“100s of Pearls” - concentrated dental wisdom
“100s of Pearls” extracts the best tips in dentistry from hundreds of sources - fast and easy for you. Thousands have sold in 17 countries. The latest book, “100s of Pearls on Fees & Case Acceptance,” contains more than 400 pearls in 79 categories. Other best sellers include “Anesthesia & Pain Relief” (500 pearls in 97 categories), “Financing & Collections” (400 pearls in 76 categories) and “Endodontics” (600 pearls in 87 categories).
Designed for busy, real-world practicing dentists, the guides have a simple “here’s-what-you-need-to-know” style, for fast, clear, unbiased tips you can implement immediately. “100s of Pearls” also has forms, insurance narratives, patient letters, marketing materials, and scripts that have been time-tested in successful dental practices around the country. The pamphlet, “What Does My Insurance Cover?” is used in hundreds of offices.
For more information, visit 100sofpearls.com, or call (800) 427-2830 for a free special report.
Sani-Hands® for Kids
To promote the importance of hand hygiene and in an effort to reduce absenteeism, PDI® introduces Sani-Hands for Kids Antimicrobial Alcohol Gel Hand Wipes. Available for use in schools, day care, camps, children’s hospitals, physician and dental offices, homes, cafeterias, restaurants, and recreational facilities, they help reduce the risk of cross-contamination and infection. This parent- and kid-friendly product contains emollients such as aloe, glycerin, and Vitamin E to minimize the drying effects of alcohol and moisturize the skin. The wipes are more effective than gels because of the natural friction caused by the wiping action, an important function that rub-in alcohol hand washes alone cannot achieve.
Easy and fun to use, Sani-Hands for Kids are proven to kill 99.99% of germs, and are available in 220- and 135-count canisters and individual “on-the-go” packets. For more information, visit www.pdipdi.com.
Pulpdent offers patient brochure on sealants
Pulpdent Corporation, manufacturer of Embrace™ WetBond™ Pit and Fissure Sealant, is offering an informative patient brochure that promotes patient education, oral health, and also serves as a practice builder. The new brochure explains how sealants are applied and why they work. Frequently asked questions such as “When should teeth be sealed?” and “How long will the sealants last?” are answered. Illustrations show how the fast, easy, painless procedure is performed.
It includes a brief summary of a clinical study to demonstrate the success of Embrace sealant use. The study showed that after a minimum of two years, none of the 1,102 teeth had developed caries on the sealed surfaces. Embrace is the first sealant resin that can be applied to moist teeth. It integrates with tooth structure, forming a margin-free interface that virtually eliminates microleakage.
The Pulpdent Sealant Brochure is available upon request. Simply call Pulpdent at (800) 343-4342 or request via e-mail at [email protected], subject: sealant brochure.
New JET BLUE BITE™
Coltène/Whaledent Inc. introduces a new polyvinylsiloxane bite registration material, JET BLUE BITE. Its smooth, whipped cream consistency stays exactly where you want it, with no resistance to closure and no rebound. JET BLUE BITE sets rock hard for accuracy, yet it’s flexible for easy trimming. Whether you choose fast or superfast set times, JET BLUE BITE is designed to provide consistent and accurate bite registrations with superior handling characteristics for restorations. The end result is perfect occlusal fit on the first try and minimal time spent on chairside adjustments!
The product is available in two types of automix cartridge systems, JET BLUE BITE 50 ml, and 25 ml microSystem™.
For more information, call your dental supplier, Coltène/Whaledent Inc. at (800) 221-3046, or visit www.coltenewhaledent.com.
Bisco’s 9.5% buffered hydrofluoric acid gel
Bisco Dental Products announces the availability of its 9.5% PORCELAIN ETCHANT, a buffered hydrofluoric acid gel. It saves time and improves the adhesive bond to porcelain, increasing the surface area of porcelain with an effect similar to sandblasting, but producing more controlled and effective results. It will microscopically roughen porcelain and glass surfaces.
PORCELAIN ETCHANT is now available in two concentrations - 9.5% (to reduce etching time) and 4% (for more traditional use). Use either product to etch porcelain veneers, crowns, inlays, and onlays prior to cementation or for the repair of porcelain restorations.
This product is sold with Bisco’s BARRIER GEL which is used where etching is not desired. Both products also are sold in individual 5 g syringes. To order or for more information, call (800) 247-3368 or visit www.bisco.com.
OrthoClear launches OrthoTouch™ technology
OrthoClear, Inc., the maker of “The Next Generation in Invisible Orthodontics” announced the launch of its OrthoTouch technology at the 106th Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). OrthoTouch technology uses motion-sensing gloves to enable clinicians to maneuver a patient’s 3-D dental image. The gloves provide five-finger feedback to the clinician’s desktop, which translates to specific tooth movements. Currently, doctors who treat patients with clear aligners are limited to using a standard computer screen and mouse to interact with and control a patient’s 3-D model. OrthoTouch provides OrthoClear doctors with the ability to interact with their patients’ OrthoView digital models using specially designed gloves and a holographic display that provides true 3-D visualization.
OrthoTouch provides an unprecedented level of accuracy and interactivity that approaches that of working directly in a patient’s mouth.
For more information about OrthoClear or for information on becoming certified, visit www.orthoclear.com/wd.
Ansell’s new Micro-Touch® Affinity®
Ansell Healthcare Products, LLC launches the Micro-Touch Affinity glove. Made of 100 percent polychloroprene (neoprene), the Micro-Touch Affinity is a latex-free, powder-free examination glove. It provides the fit, comfort, tactile sensitivity, and stretch ability that the health-care professional looks for without the allergen risks associated with natural rubber latex.
Its polymer coating provides excellent dry- and damp-hand donability, and textured fingertips make for better grip in wet and dry procedures. The ambidextrous gloves are available in extra-small through extra-large sizes.
For more information, visit www.ansell.com.
Miltex Petite Syringe for smaller hands
Miltex Inc. releases its new Miltex Petite Syringe, especially designed to meet the needs of dental professionals who prefer a more comfortable, form-fitting syringe than the standard size syringe. Miltex is mindful of changing trends in the marketplace and cognizant that nearly half of all graduating dentists are female. To meet the needs of this market shift, the Petite Syringe features a smaller ring handle for ergonomic benefits, and a shortened harpoon rod to ease aspiration. The modified ring handle features a reduced diameter, a new oval shape, rounded edges, and a slightly flared base to fit the natural contours of the thumb and to create a comfortable and smooth feel during use. The Miltex Petite Syringe offers a comfortable alternative to the dental professional with smaller hands.
The Miltex Petite Syringe has been available since April 28th. For additional information, an in-office demonstration, or to place an order, contact your local Miltex distributor or call (866) 854-8300, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.miltex.com.
New Glu/Sense™ no-drip dentin desensitizer
Centrix introduces Glu/Sense, the first no-drip HEMA/glutaraldehyde dentin desensitizer for use under restorations or any time dentin is exposed. It is easier and faster to use and provides more control and accuracy than the competition. An innovative new delivery system features a syringe with a foam-tipped needle for faster, easier direct placement. Glu/Sense is the only glutaraldehyde desensitizer in a gel formula that will not spill or drip onto sensitive tissue.
Glu/Sense will not interfere with bonding agents, requires only one coat, promotes adhesion, and minimizes microleakage. It is universally compatible and works with all materials and dentin bonding systems. When used under restorations, it reduces the chance of postoperative pain; it may also be used to treat hypersensitive dentin even when no final restoration is to be placed.
Glu/Sense is available in a kit containing 6 x 1 ml syringes with 60 SofNeedle Tips. For more information, call (800) 235-5862 or visit www.centrixdental.com.
ORASPHERE™ gives you more options
ORASPHERE Patient Education Version 3 is now available. This release for computer networks boasts a newly designed main menu for faster access, 50 percent more 3-D animated videos with audio, and three times as many unique INTERACTIVE 3-D presentation models, to clearly and consistently educate your patients. The relaxation videos also included will calm your patients and, the new SMILESPHERE library of cosmetic images will inspire them.
ORASPHERE provides your office with a high-tech image and saves valuable time. In addition, your production will increase as your informed patients readily accept treatment plans presented to them. DVD and Internet versions also are available.
For more information, visit www.orasphere.com. For a free 10-day trial, call (800) 955-9546 or e-mail [email protected].
Prevent pain and prolong your career
For dentists and hygienists who are prone to developing muscle imbalances and chronic pain, not all exercise programs are created equally. In fact, many typical exercise regimens can worsen the injuries and pain syndromes affecting nearly 80 percent of dental practitioners. Research shows that dental professionals who target specific stabilizing muscles of the trunk and shoulder girdle with endurance exercises, like those in the new Posturedontics® SMART MOVES Exercise Program on DVD, can prevent or reduce occupational pain in dentistry.
The SMART MOVES Exercise Program sells for $99.95 and includes a 20-minute exercise DVD or VHS, Theraband and door anchor, Swiss Ball, instruction manual, and exercise cue card. It may be ordered at www.posturedontics.com or by calling (503) 291-5121.
Reduce pinhole exposure risk with duet gloves
SmartPractice introduces new nonlatex QualiTouch® duet™ 2-Ply Nitrile Powder Free Exam Gloves. Unique duet gloves are manufactured by a revolutionary, patent-pending process that bonds two glove layers to significantly reduce pinhole exposure risk. Two color layers indicate the two layers of protection. Ambidextrous duet exam gloves offer superior tactile sensitivity, because there’s no added thickness.
Duet glove sizes include XS, S, M, L, and XL. Experience the confidence of two-ply protection - call SmartPractice for free samples at (800) 522-0800.
