Dentistry Today — February 2011

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   New Directions for 2011 and Beyond! This month our primary editorial focus is on new directions, and it is with great pleasure that we bring you a very dynamic issue of shared knowledge and food for thought. Research, education, and training will always play the major role in developing what the new directions in dentistry will be. Due to many dedicated people involved in these aspects of the profession, we now find ourselves in the vortex of a revolution that is creating many major and positive changes. With this in mind, we feel so fortunate to have secured some of…

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   The New Role of the Dentist: From Repairman to Architect Although the term "paradigm shift" has become somewhat cliche, with the discovery of dental stem cells, dentists are in fact on the cusp of a major paradigm shift in dentistry. DENTAL STEM CELLS: A PARADIGM SHIFT FOR DENTISTRY? A paradigm shift is not related solely to the development of a better tooth technique. For example, the invention of the printing press created a paradigm shift because it underscored the concept that knowledge could be made affordable for the masses. On the other hand, the invention of a high-speed turbine hand…

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   continued from page 14 stem cells will impact their practices. They should immediately begin to inform patients that stem cells exist in both deciduous teeth and adult teeth. In addition, they should be able to recommend a dental stem cell banking service if parents are losing healthy teeth. Just as a dentist must have knowledge of which sealer will be most effective when performing a root canal treatment, he or she should understand the basics of dental stem cell banking in order to evaluate the quality of a dental stem cell banking provider. A dentist should know how the samples…

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   continued from page 16 A NEW ROLE AS ENABLERS OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE In last month's issue of Dentistry Today, I presented a complete overview of the state of dental stem cell research and its present clinical status in a peer-reviewed journal with continuing education (CE) article. One of the conclusions of this research review is that the paradigm shift in dentistry will be a change from "repair and replace" to "regrow and regenerate." By analogy, the future of dentists will not to be the better and faster "shoe repair people," but the designers of the shoe itself. Those that a…

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   Dentistry Today.com Providing you with news and information from the industry leader in clinical content. New Site Features & Content! 2011 SWEEPSTAKES ipad Enter to win a FREE Apple iPad Dentistry Today now brings you the most exciting, user-friendly, interactive Online Buyers' Guide For 29 years, Dentistry Today has provided the dental profession with monthly Buyers' Guides in print, showcasing everything from equipment to instruments to impressive materials, and is now bringing that expertise to the online arena with the newly designed Web site. Visit buyers-guide to select and compare items within specific product categories. Enjoy an easy way of…

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   From the November 2010 Issue CARIES DETECTION DEVICE CarieScan CarieScan PRO uses AC Impedance Spectroscopy technology to determine both healthy and carious teeth with 92.5% accuracy, it's lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled, and simple to use. It offers the earliest possible detection of caries. It provides precise and repeatable data to monitor caries over time, enabling timely prevention and management. It supports evidence-based care plans. For more information, call (877) 580-7226 or visit cariescan.com. FREEinfo, RETRACTION CORD DISPENSER DUX Dental ShortCut, an all-in-one delivery system for retraction cord, provides an innovative solution to the problems and concerns dentists and assistants face when using…

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   NEW PRODUCTS CAD/CAM BUR KIT KOMET USA Acknowledging an increase in dental assistants and an increase in the benefits of using CAD/CAM technology, KOMET USA introduces the Shannon L. Pace CAD/CAM Bur Kit. It contains 12 instruments (9 polishers, 2 diamond discs, and 1 carbide bur) that allow dental assistants to perform minor contouring and polishing of milled ceramic restorations. For more information, call (888) 566-3887 or visit kometusa.com. FREEinfo, DENTIN REPLACEMENT MATERIAL Septodont Hailed as "dentin in a capsule," Biodentine is a biocompatible, bioactive all-in-one dentin replacement material that can be used in both the crown and root wherever…

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   ImageWorks Plans for the Future With Product Development and Customer Service Q. What exactly is the history behind ImageWorks? A. ImageWorks is a leading international manufacturer of imaging products for the dental, medical, and veterinary fields, with more than 33 years of history in the imaging industry. The company's roots date back to the advent of x-ray imaging and the automated film processor. Today, the company carries a full spectrum of digital and analog imaging products in both 2-D and 3-D formats and sells its products through more than 1,000 quality dealers and distributors in more than 85 countries. Q.…

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   Midwinter Product Showcase The Midwinter Product Showcase highlights products that will be featured at the Chicago Dental Society's 146th Midwinter Meeting. If you can't make it to the show, it's not a problem. Dentistry Today will host a live blog during the Midwinter Meeting. To view the blog, visit live-blog. HYGIENE CARE KIT Ultradent Products Xylishield is the ultimate defense against cavities. It is the perfect addition to the take-home hygiene routine for patients. The Xylishield line consists of gum, mints, mouthwash, and toothpaste, each containing high levels of xylitol, an all-natural sweetener that helps to shield teeth from cavity-causing…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase FLOWABLE COMPOSITE GC America Gaenial Universal Flo is a nanohybrid light-cured flowable (low-flow) that performs like a conventional composite. Tests have shown it has better strength, wear resistance, and gloss retention than leading flowable and conventional composites. It is thixotropic for easy handling and placement, and indicated for use in Class I to V restorations (15 shades). For more information, call (800) 323-7063 or visit gcamerica.com. FREEinfo, SELF-ADHESIVE RESIN CEMENT 3M ESPE RelyX Unicem 2 Automix Self-Adhesive Resin Cement represents the next generation of self-adhesive resin cements. Building upon its predecessor's success, RelyX Unicem 2 Automix Cement…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase AIR ABRASION DEVICE Groman The uniodose EtchMaster tip is the ultimate power-blasting instrument for intraoral prophy and abrasion procedures. Its tips never clog and they ate without overspray, unlike traditional air polishers and sandblasting equipment. The tips are powered by your chairside air via a simple handpiece adapter. You can achieve perfect surface preparation prior to sealants, composite and porcelain repairs, crowns, veneers, brackets, bonding, plus localized stain removal, and surface polishing. For more information, call (800) 906-9298 or visit giomadental.com. FREEinfo, DISPOSABLE PROPHY ANGLE Premier Dental Products The 2pro Total Access Disposable Prophy Angles are designed…

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    Dental Every dentist who performs invisalign or other aligner-based orthodontic procedures knows that achieving proper space during interproximal reduction is critical to a successful outcome. The all-inclusive IPS Set by Dr. Gates and Gray is your description for accurately, safely, and efficiently creating space between teeth etched manually or with a handpiece. All components were selected to give you better tactile control. For more information, call (800) 355-5063 or visit axisdental.com. FREEinfo, MATRIX BANDS Garrison Dental Solutions Slick Bands prevent bonding agents from sticking to the matrix band by applying a micro thin coating to their stainless steel matrix. Testing…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase ULTRASONIC HANDPIECE Medidenta The MM1500+, with its cavitation effect, effectively cleanses the lateral canals and greatly reduces post op pain and patient recalls. It is a must-have complement to all Ni-Ti rotary systems because: (1) it removes the smear layer; (2) it facilitates safe and rapid canal flaring and/or debridement; and (3) it offers superior cleansing with the irrigation and cavitation effect. For more information, call (800) 221-0750 or visit medidenta.com. FREEinfo, EXTRACTION INSTRUMENT GoldenMisch The Physics Forceps GMX standard series instrument set is a unique line of beak and bumper instruments designed to utilize the biomechanical…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase OBTURATION GUN B&L Biotech USA The Beta Obturation device is designed for warm gutta-percha techniques, such as backfilling a canal with warm vertical obturation or with a complete fill technique (injecting from the apex up). Perfectly compatible the Alpha heat source, the Beta unit provides simplicity, operator ease, and comfort, and durability into this cordless, injectable obturation gun. The Beta will give more than 4 hours of continuous use on a single charge. For more information, call (949) 863-3636, visit bnlbio.com, or e-mail bdshelsky@bnlbio.com. FREEinfo, LIP BALM Lip Balm Express Lip Balm Express offers high-quality lip balm…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase HANDPIECE UPGRADE SYSTEM Prodrive Systems ProDrive System's patented locking turbine and triangular bur design firmly grips the bur for faster, smoother cutting and superior cut accuracy with reduced bur vibration and heat generated on the tooth. It's a turbine upgrade compatible with today's leading brand handpieces. It allows dentists to continue using their preferred handpiece, yet empowers their handpiece for superior overall performance. For more information, call (866) 937-8382 or visit prodrivesystems.com. FREEinfo, INTERPROXIMAL FINISHING/CONTOURING STRIPS Brasseler USA The patented, safe, flexible design of ET Flex allows you to adapt the strip to meet all of your…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase CAD/CAM SYSTEM D4D Technologies Discover unparalleled accuracy, versatility, and ease of use. F4D Dentist defines an ultramodern standard for chairside CAD/CAM systems. Its high-speed laser scanner takes a digital impression to create a 3-D image without the use of contrast agents. Innovative software guides the operator from scanning to milling, creating beautiful restorations from a variety of proven materials. For more information, call (800) 645-2894 or visit e4d.com. FREEinfo, MICROMOTOR Aseptico The AEU-7000L features all of the benefits of the AEU-7000E-70V, plus an LED-illuminated micromotor to enhance visibility at the surgical site. LED intensity is fully adjustable,…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase FILE Charles B. Schwed C Files are ideal for negotiating calcified, torturous, or severely curved canals. The files are available in 21- and 25mm lengths and size Nos. 06, 08, and 10. These allow the practitioner to lean on the instrument more, enabling easier negotiation in extremely narrow or calcified canals. For more information, call (800) 847-4073. FREEinfo, FLOWABLE COMPOSITE Heraeus Kulzer Venus Bulk Fill is the optimal restorative solution that offers savings of time with a faster, easier placement of posterior restorations while proving its clinical efficacy with a 4mm depth of cure, low shrinkage stress,…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase RESTORATIVE APPLIANCE DenMat See Snap-On Smile for new versatility in aesthetic and diagnostic treatment options. Patented, removable, and custom-fit, it requires no prepping, no injections, and no adhesives, simply snapping over the patient's natural teeth. It's totally noninvasive, easily removable, and highly aesthetic. Also, don't miss the new Sapphire portable diode laser. It's compact, easy-to-use, and affordable. For more information, call (800) 445-0345. FREEinfo, DEFIBRILLATOR HealthFirst CPR can help a person in cardiac arrest, but it alone cannot save lives. A "shock" from a defibrillator is needed to restore the heart's normal pumping rhythm. Ready when needed,…

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    Award-winning V3 is the best Sectional Matrix System on the market! But don't take our word for it... Here is what dentists are saying about the award-winning V3 Sectional Matrix System from Triodent: Composite interproximal contacts are a great way to highlight a V3 Ring... V3 all-in-1 rings deliver predictable contacts every time. George Freedman, DDS With Triodent's V3 Matrix System, we now have a simple solution for creating tight-fitting and natural looking contacts when restoring posterior teeth with direct composite material. Ara Nazarian, DDS The V3 Ring is by far the best purchase I have made for my practice,…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase ZIRCONIA RESTORATION Assured Dental Laboratory Z-Brux is a 100% full-sintered, pure zirconia restoration; there is no zirconian overlap to create porcelain fractures. Due to its aesthetic qualities and 1,000-MPa flexural strength, it is a great alternative to a PFM with a metal occlusal or a full-cast gold crown. It is half the price of a gold crown and offers adjustability and stain ability, excellent marginal fit, conventional chamfer prep, and cementation. For more information, call (877) 283-5351 or visit assureddental.com. FREEinfo, TEMPORARY PARTIAL Sun Dental Labs Sunflex is stain-resistant, and does not warp, discolor, or become brittle.…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase ENDODONTIC DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT Jordco The e-Dx is the next generation in endodontic diagnostic instruments. This unique instrument can easily coldand fracture-test teeth. Using a special open-cell foam insert, e-Dx stores dental coolants longer enabling a doctor to easily cold test multiple teeth. The detachable contra-angled pliers are designed to securely hold the foam insert and reach posterior teeth to provide improved visibility during cold testing. For more information, call (800) 752-2812. FREEinfo, DENTAL LAB Crown Doctor Dental Lab Since its establishment in 1981, Crown Doctor Dental Lab has become one of the most trusted names in the…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase DISPENSING TIPS Microbrush Flowthru Microbrush-style applicators eliminate waste and allow the practitioner to precisely place and distribute material. The ends of the tips have mouthfeel, nonabsorbent fibers that form a perfect sphere of solution without soiling or dripping. The same plastic applicators are designed for use in place of standard Luer Lock needle tips. The plastic tip can bend up to 90° without pinching, and greatly reduces needle phobia. For more information, visit microbrush.com. FREEinfo, DISPOSABLE BIB HOLDER DUX Dental Bib chain contamination risk is a hot topic. Unless you sterilize the clip between patients, switch to…

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    Midwinter Product Showcase MICROSCOPE Seiler Precision Microscopes The Evolution xR6 is a 6-step microscope option. It has 6 steps of magnification (2.27x, 4x, 5.30x, 8.7x, 10.88x, 17x), high quality German optics, apochromatic lenses, a 50W metal halide light source, and a zero to 220° inclinable head. All of these features make it the best buy for the dental microscope market. For more information, call (800) 489-2282 or visit the Web site seilermicrco.com. FREEinfo, REVOLUTIONARY. THE EVOLUTION xR6 The Evolution xR6 dental microscope has truly revolutionized the way the dental industry views magnification. High quality German optics coupled with the brightest…

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    To assist practitioners in their selection of essential dental products, Dentistry Today presents items reviewed by THE DENTAL ADVISORS staff of authors and consultants. Established in 1984, THE DENTAL ADVISOR, based in Ann Arbor, Mich, has provided dental professionals worldwide with objective, accurate information using in vivo and in vitro results on the performance of materials and equipment based on clinical and laboratory research. For more information, visit dentaladvisor.com or call (800) 347-1330. CORE-FLO DC +++++1/2 BISCO Dental Products | (800) 247-3368 | bisco.com Consultants' Comments "I liked the dispensing tips and the opaque and blue shades." "Flows into tooth—adapts…

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    Elipar S10 +++++ 3M ESPE | (800) 634-2249 | 3mespe.com Consultants' Comments • "Easy to activate, easy to reach posterior areas, easy to clean." • "Cures everything." • "Durable light—the housing is unbreakable." • "Lightweight." • "Unit gets warm." Description The Elipar S10 is an LED curing light with a 3-10 mm light guide that rotates 360°. Its exterior is stainless steel for easy disinfection and resistance to discoloration and staining from disinfectants and dental materials. It offers cordless portability with 60 minutes of curing time from a fully charged battery (approx. imately ten ten-second cycles) with a 90-minute recharge…

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    Spotlight New Series of Hardand Soft-Tissue Lasers' Affordability and Versatility Cited CHICO, Calif.- Lares Research's new LightWalker Hard and Soft Tissue Laser series, which includes dentistry's first model priced below $30,000, features lasers in both single Er:YAG and dual Er:YAG/Nd:YAG wavelength models. The lasers, manufactured by Fotona, a European leader in all tissue dental lasers, can perform fast cavity preps (usually without anesthetic), virtually all soft tissue surgical procedures, and minimally invasive laser endo and perio treatments. The lasers are available in 3 models: the single wavelength 8W model SF E Er:YAG laser, which is perfect for hard tissue, soft…

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    Unit Easily Converts Any Air-Driven Delivery Unit to an Electric Motor System WOODINVILLE, Wash—Offered by Aseptico, the US made AEU 5000 Electric Motor easily converts any standard air delivery unit to a powerful electric motor system. Offered with a 2-year warranty, its features include a compact console with an intuitive user interface and a large, easy to read backlit display, and a powerful 40,000 rpm brushless micromotor is compatible with AHP 72MBF0 XL Mont Blanc 1:5 increaser, AHP 77C/CS 20:1 surgical, AHP 63MBF0 XL 1:1 standard, and 8:1 AHP 88MX0/ MNP MicroNiti endo handpieces. The AEU's LED intensity is user-adjustable…

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    Cordless-Powered Heat Delivers Unprecedented Precision and Safety SAVANNAH, GA—Offered by Brasseler USA, the EndoPro270 is the most advanced powered heat source on the market. Utilizing an ergonomic design and the newest in cordless heating technology, it delivers unprecedented precision and safety. A sophisticated yet simple device, it can improve the quality and efficiency of your obturation and post placement. For more information or to order, call Brasseler USA at (800) 841-4522 or visit brasselerusa.com. In Canada, call (800) 363-3838. FREEinfo, Anti-Snoring Device's Simplicity and Effectiveness Cited NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF—Distributed in the United States exclusively by Glidewell Dental Laboratories, the aveoTSD,…

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    Micro-Apical Placement System Offered TULSA, Okla.— Offered by DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties, the MAP (Micro-Apical Placement) System is a placement device for endo and retreatment materials including amalgam, MTA, and calcium hydroxide. It is available in 3 system options with varying tips to meet clinical and surgical needs. The Intro Kit is designed for orthograde and retrograde obturation of anterior and posterior teeth, and includes 4 triple angled and 2 curved tips. The Surgical kit is designed for retrograde obturation of anterior and posterior teeth and includes 4 triple angled and 2 triple-angled/retro tips. For more information, call DENTSPLY Tulsa…

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    Attachment Provides Patients With Secure Prosthesis Retention SANTA YNEZ, Calif Utilizing PREAT Corp's Preci Sagix attachment, clinicians can re place old i.7-mm and 2.2-mm VKS-SG females with the Preci Sagix females patented snap mechanism and provide patients with secure prosthesis and sis stability and increased snap retention. The Preci-Sagix with segmented female is indicated for partial dentures and implant applications and is compatible with existing VKS-SG females. The replaceable plastic female has 3 retention levels and is available in 1.7-mm and 2.2-mm sizes. The male is available in a plastic, prefabricated, nonprecious cast to a thread or replaceable ball. For…

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    Uncompromising Image Quality Meets Wireless Mobility: The New Kodak RVG 6500 Digital Radiography System Combining leading RVG technology— film-quality images, durable design, and quick acquisition—with a user-friendly wireless design, the new Kodak RVG 6500 Digital Radiography System is the latest intraoral radiography solution from Carestream Dental. The Kodak RVG 6500 system redefines portability and convenience. It is designed to eliminate workflow and drive productivity by providing exceptional noise-free images, optimal image times for fine, and reliable stability while allowing users to move freely between examination rooms. With the RVG 6500 sensor, users no longer have to sacrifice image quality for…

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    Spotlight Restorative Products Facilitate Easy Handling With No Sacrifices in Strength and Aesthetics ALSIP, Ill The use of flowable composites in the past required dental professionals to make sacrifices in strength and aesthetics in order to get the easy handling they loved. With the introduction of GC America's 3-product family for restorative dentistry, that is no longer the case. G-genial Universal Flo is a nano hybrid light-cured composite that has the easy handling of a low flow (high viscosity) flowable. Advancements in filler technology led to a new silanization process resulting in a product that is 65% (by weight) filled…

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    Xylitol-Based Product Line Hailed as Perfect Addition to Patients' Take-Home Hygiene Regimen SOUTH JORDAN, Utah The ultimate defense against cavities, Ultradent Products' Xylishield product line is the perfect addition to patients' take-home hygiene regimen. The line consists of gum, mints, mouthrinse, and toothpaste, each containing high levels of xylitol, an all-natural sweet ener that helps to shield teeth from cavity-causing bacteria. Studies demonstrate that consuming 6 to 10 g of xylitol per day may reduce the risk of tooth decay. By helping patients establish a daily Xylishield routine, they'll be equipped with an easy, effective, enjoyable way to improve their…

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    Cordless Device Facilitates Warm Gutta-Percha Techniques BALA CYNWYD, PA-88L Biotech's cordless Beta Obtur ation device has been designed for warm gutta percha tech niques such as backfilling a canal with warm vertical obtu ration or with a complete fill technique (injecting from the apex up). Perfectly comple menting B&L's Alpha heat source, it provides simplicity, operator ease and comfort, and durability. For more information, con tact Bruce D. Shefsky at bdshesky@hmlbio.com or call (610) 581-3636. FREEinfo, Knives Aid in Atraumatic Extractions UPPLANDS VASBY, Sweden- Given a 92% clinical rating by THE DENTAL ADVISOR, Laxator instruments, periodontal ligament knives designed to…

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    Dental Lab's Capabilities and Commitment to Customer Service Cited BALTIMORE Since its establishment in 1981, Crown Doctor Dental Lab has become one of the most trusted names in the dental industry, providing the highest level of artistry for both aesthetics and occlusal form and function. It is at the cutting edge of aesthetic dentistry and services the most demanding dentists in the country, always welcoming the challenge. Crown Doctor believes efficiency and consistency are 2 factors that develop a successful relationship between a dentist and laboratory. With attention to customer service is its trademark. It realizes that open communication is…

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    Pit and Fissure Sealant's Technology Allows It to Bond to Slightly Moist Teeth CULVER CITY, Calif Discus Dental's Hero pit and fissure sealant features Embrace technology that allows it to bond to slightly moist teeth. Featuring evidence based technology backed by more than six years of research for retention and caries prevention, it will help hygienists and pediatric dentists deliver improved caries prevention care to their patients. Hero's unique chemistry formulation that helps it provides exceptional bond strength without the extra long time and money required for a separate bonding step. It creates a margin free seal around pits and…

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    Kit Offers Comprehensive Selection of Nonstick Matrix Bands SPRING LAKE, Mich—Garrison Dental Solutions' new Tofflemire-style matrix band kit offers a very thin (0.0014 in) nonstick matrix band for every type of restoration. The kit contains No.1 Universal, No. 2 Subgingival, No. 13 Periodontic, and the new Right Curve Tofflemire-style bands. Both regular and dead soft versions of each band are included in the kit along with standard, contra-angle, and pedodontic size matrix retainers. The Right Curve matrix band's increased curve translates into a wider funnel shape that more easily reaches over to the adjacent teeth, allowing for the creation of…

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    Restorative Material Takes Flowable Hybrids to a New Level—the Occlusal Level SAN MARCOS, Calif.-Shofu's BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus represents the next step in the evolution of restorative materials, combining the convenience of a syringe delivery system with physical properties that push quality that rivals leading hybrids. Approved for all inch cations, including Class II, BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus presents a novel way to complete restorations quickly and easily using a single material, filling all the way up to the occlusal surface. Shofu's proprietary S-PRG (Surface Pre Reacted Glass) technology also provides sustained fluoride release and recharge, making BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus ideal for…

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    Enhanced Version of Oral Disease Detection Device Introduced; Cleared by FDA for Sale in the United States BURNABY, British Columbia LED Dental's VEIscope Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System features updated optics technology, a simpler cordless design, and affordable pricing that now makes it easier than ever for dental practices to detect oral cancer and other forms of oral disease, and the system recently received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, making it available for sale in the United States. The VEIscope Vx shines a blue light into the oral cavity and excites natural tissue fluorescence. When viewed by the clinician through…

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    NEWS/TRENDS Industry News Henry Schein Dental to Be Exclusive Distributor of VELscope Vs System in North America LED Dental announced recently that Henry Schein Dental will be the exclusive distributor of its new VELscope Vs Enhanced Oral Assessment system in North America. "As the world leader in oral disease detection, it was our desire to partner with the world leader in dental distribution," said Peter Whitehead, founder and CEO of LED Dental. "We are committed to providing our customers the best possible training and service, and Henry Schein Dental offers an unmatched ability and determination to support that commitment." The…

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