New Products

Clear Advantage

Johnson-Promident introduces the Clear Advantage Hygiene Handpiece, a replacement for the Midwest RDH hygiene handpiece. The Clear Advantage Hygiene Handpiece offers the same design, performance, and warranty as the original but for half the price.

Hand Essentials for Canadian Market

Hu-Friedy announces the introduction of Hu-Friedy’s Hand Essentials to the Canadian market. Several products from the premium hand care line, already available in the US, will be available for purchase beginning January 3, 2012.

Medflex Armor Antimicrobial Disposable Lab Jackets

First Medica introduces a new lab jacket to the Medflex family of disposables. Medflex Armor PPE garments are the only OSHA approved disposable lab jackets available in the healthcare market today pre-coated with an EPA registered and USDA accepted antimicrobial protective coating that kills microbes on contact.

MI Varnish

GC America announces the launch of MI Varnish, a 5%sodium fluoride varnish with RECALDENT (CPP-ACP). MI Varnish is unique compared to other fluoride varnishes; MI Varnish with RECALDENT (CPP-ACP) brings bio-available calcium, phosphate, and fluoride to the tooth surface releasing high levels of fluoride.

AO ProVantage Family

PerioSciences has launched the dental industry’s first antioxidant-based, topically-applied oral care products. The AO ProVantage family of products contain the novel combination of antioxidants Phloretin and Ferulic, which have demonstrated to neutralize free radicals which lead to oxidative stress commonly caused by dental materials, alcohol, nicotine, and the hydrogen peroxide used in teeth whitening products.

Beam Brush

The Beam Brush is the world’s first smart toothbrush, a manual brush that monitors oral hygiene habits and reports them to a smartphone app. Beam contains embedded sensors that upload brushing length and frequency data to an easy-to-read interface. Users also have the option to send their data to their dentist ahead of cleanings so home oral hygiene characteristics can be considered in treatment planning.

Nano-Silver

The Mouthwatchers Nano-Silver toothbrush is the first toothbrush that works synergistically with toothpaste to fight tooth and gum decay. Each Mouthwatchers brush has more than 2000 individual bristles composed partly of nanosized colloidal silver compound particles.

SmileGoods Youth Toothbrushes

Practicon Dental offers its youth-sized SmileGoods “dolphin” toothbrush in bright, fun colors. Available either with or without an imprint, the SmileGoods’ toothbrush features a 2-color, nonslip dolphin grip, flat-trimmed bristles, and a reach-around tip. Imprinted brushes hold 28 spaces of a smooth gold imprint on one line, and they are individually poly wrapped and packaged 144 per box.

TruFit Ultra Thin Nitrile

The Ultra Thin Nitrile—part of Plak Smacker’s TruFit line—is a latex-free glove made from nitrile.

Theodent Classic

Theodent Classic represents a major innovative discovery in oral care. By harnessing the power of the cocoa bean, Theodent Classic offers a nontoxic and revolutionary alternative to fluoride, Rennou. Theodent classic is ideal as a daily dentifrice replacement to traditional toxic fluoride therapies in the marketplace.

FireFly Angry Birds Squirt N Brush Tooth Foam

Dr. Fresh announced that it has entered a new licensing agreement as the exclusive U.S. manufacturer and marketer of Angry Birds branded oral care products. The first product to be rolled out under the licensing arrangement will be the FireFly Angry Birds Squirt ‘N Brush Tooth Foam, launching in the 3rd quarter of 2012.

DEFEND Pit and Fissure Sealant

Mydent International introduces DEFEND Pit and Fissure Sealant. This product covers and seals pits and fissures in occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth to aid resistance to caries in those surfaces. DEFEND Pit and Fissure Sealant, which features a very low viscosity flowable resin system, has a white opaque color to help identify retention at recall appointments.

natural extensions Earloop Masks

natural extensions ear-loop masks from Benco Dental are fluid-resistant and feature a white facial soft tissue inner layer as well as an adjustable nose band. natural extensions ear-loop masks are latex-free and exceeds 99% PFE @ 0.5 µm.

iBarrier

Crosstex introduces their newest barrier protection product—iBarrier. Made specifically to fit the iPad, the iBarrier will fit multiple tablets currently on the market. Designed to protect healthcare professionals, staff, and patients from cross contamination, the iBarrier is the only single use, touch sensitive tablet sleeve created for the healthcare profession.

Paper Tray Covers

Mydent has introduced Paper Tray Covers, the latest in its line of DEFEND disposable products. Made of durable construction, these Paper Tray Covers provide low absorbency and fit trays comfortably.

natural extensions Gloves

natural extensions Nitrile Plus Fuchsia gloves from Benco Dental feature excellent comfort and stretch as well as textured fingertips for extra feel.

VOLO

Wipe the Slate Clean

VOLO Disinfecting Wipes from Sultan Healthcare

VOLO wipes feature a 2-minute kill time and a large size for fast, safe disinfection.

Sultan Healthcare introduces VOLO disinfecting/deodorizing/ cleaning wipes. VOLO wipes are tuberculocidal, virucidal, and bactericidal in just 2 minutes. The 2-minute kill time helps minimize the wait for proper disinfection and can help the practice transition quickly from one patient to the next.

Elite Series

The Elite Series from Young Dental is a complete line of prophy angles and cups created for maximum benefit to the patient and practitioner.

Pro Tip Turbo

It is impossible to clean a metal syringe tip; therefore it is impossible to sterilize which results in corrosion and biofilm build-up.

fiteBac SkinCare Germicidal Hand Softening Gel

fiteBac SkinCare has launched a hand sanitizer, fiteBac SkinCare Germicidal Hand Softening Gel, to help solve a major issue in healthcare—healthcare associated infections resulting from noncompliance with hand hygiene protocols because of damage to skin caused by traditional hand sanitizers and protocols.