Dental Products

Fruit compound shows promise against gum disease, may offer alternative to antibiotics

by Oral Health
Fruits containing morin, a flavonoid researchers say may help fight gum disease. (iStock)

A naturally occurring compound found in fruits such as apples, guava and figs could help prevent and treat gum disease, according to new research from São Paulo State University (UNESP). Scientists at the university’s Araraquara School of Dentistry (FOAr-UNESP) and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCFAr-UNESP) identified morin, a plant-derived flavonoid concentrated in fruit peels … Read more

New Study Reveals Gen Z More Likely to Seek Alternative Oral Care Products

by Oral Health
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Delta Dental released their 2023 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, revealing oral health opinions and behaviours across generations. The research included more than 2,000 U.S. adults and parents. It was encouraging to see that most adults (92%) consider oral health to be important to their overall health. However, it is interesting to note … Read more

Premier Celebrates 110 Years!

by Premier
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Premier Dental Products Company is excited to announce its 110th Anniversary! Dental professionals have turned to Premier as a leader in bringing innovative products to market that improve their daily procedures, practices and patient outcomes. “The achievement of Premier’s 110th anniversary is absolutely monumental. 110 years is actually difficult to fathom – to put that … Read more

Chlorhexidine: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

by Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, CEO and Founder of Cellerant Consulting
Chlorhexidine

When you hear the word chlorhexidine it is easy to guess the first things that pop into your mind: stain, poor patient compliance, great bacterial killer, terrible taste, works well but causes calculus, and adds a lot more work. If you speak with a dental professional about chlorhexidine there are usually two camps of thought. … Read more

Preventive Protocols and Quality Recommendations: Helping Your High-Risk Dry Mouth Patients

by Brooke Crouch, RDH
Dry Mouth

Is dry mouth a complaint you hear frequently from your patients? Does your mirror ever stick to your patient’s cheek during their dental visit? We can all probably think of those patients – those patients with severe dry mouth. The American Dental Association reports that anywhere from .9-64.8% of patients suffer from dry mouth.1 The … Read more

Toothpaste Will Never Be the Same!

by Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, CEO and Founder of Cellerant Consulting
Toothpaste

Amicrofibrillated cellulose platform derived from Norwegian spruce trees is the basis for a revolutionary approach to toothpaste that has the capability to offer superior plaque and biofilm removal. The result is more efficient brushing and better oral health. Founder, Chairman, and Head of R&D Mohamed E. Labib, PhD, and CEO Carmine J. Durham are the … Read more

Weave Wins Dental Product Shopper Readers’ Choice Award

by Weave

Weave (NYSE: WEAV), the all-in-one customer communication platform for small business, has won the Dental Product Shopper Readers’ Choice Award in the patient communication category for the second consecutive year. Dental Product Shopper readers identified winners of the Reader’s Choice Awards as their go-to solutions for their respective categories. “We are honored to be named … Read more

Dentsply Sirona Celebrates Partnership with Top Suppliers at its First Annual Exceptional Supplier Partner Awards

by News

Sustainability, performance, innovation, and value were among the awards criteria at the Dentsply Sirona Global Supplier Forum 2022. Dentsply Sirona has announced the nine winners of its first annual Exceptional Supplier Partner Awards. The companies received recognition for their outstanding work during the closing session of Dentsply Sirona’s two-day Global Supplier Forum 2022. The exciting … Read more

maxill Introduces Packard Healthcare PPE Product Line.

by maxill inc.

maxill inc has announced the release of a new personal protective product line, Packard Healthcare following increasing demand for quality PPE. The line will feature nitrile gloves and disposable gowns at affordable prices. The demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has fluctuated greatly during the pandemic. Disposable gloves and gowns have been a crucial component … Read more

Medit Announces a Distribution Agreement in North America with Henry Schein Dental

by MEDIT Corporation

Medit, makers of the award-winning i700 scanner, announced a distribution agreement in North America with Henry Schein Dental, a global solutions provider of dental products and services, to help optimize workflows and improve operational success and clinical outcomes of dental practices. “Medit is pleased to collaborate with Henry Schein, as doing so helps align our … Read more

W&H Announces Strong Brand Presence at Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting

by W&H Impex, Inc.

W&H unveils and demonstrates new innovations and solutions at one of the largest exhibits of dental products and manufacturers in North America. W&H Group, a leading international medical technology company, will unveil their latest innovations and solutions for dentists and clinicians at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) 2022 Midwinter Meeting. This national convention takes place … Read more

Oral Science, the New Official National Service Center for the EMS AIRFLOW®

by Oral Science

Oral Science (Brossard, QC) is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by EMS (Switzerland) the new official national service center for the EMS AIRFLOW®. Dental offices across Canada will now have a convenient and quick access to the team of technical specialists at Oral Science for their EMS AIRFLOW® units requiring servicing and … Read more

New CEREC Tessera High-Strength Glass Ceramic Blocks Impress with Robust Strength, High Esthetics and Fast Processing

by Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona has introduced CEREC Tessera Advanced Lithium Disilicate CAD/CAM Blocks, a new material for CAD/CAM-fabricated restorations for anterior and posterior regions. The advanced lithium disilicate (ALD) ceramic is characterized primarily by its robust strength and high esthetics. The glaze firing takes only four and a half minutes, so the entire manufacturing process is accelerated. … Read more

New Bioactive Cement Works with Natural Tooth Structure to Protect Marginal Integrity

by Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona introduces new Calibra® Bio Bioceramic luting cement. Calibra® Bio cement’s new bioactive chemistry works naturally with the tooth structure to form a self-repairing layer of hydroxyapatite (HA) for improved marginal integrity. And its unique Calcium Aluminate Ionomer (CAIO) chemistry delivers seamless adaptation towards the tooth structure at the cement-tooth interface. It has been … Read more

Oral-B Announces Latest Lineup Additions and Innovations for Improved Oral Care Health, Access and Education

by Financial Post

Oral-B , the industry leader in oral care innovation and #1 dentist recommended brand worldwide, unveiled its latest digital health innovations at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), including its CES Innovation Award Honoree Oral-B iO10 with iOSense™ that serves as the ultimate oral health coach. With its mission to enable better oral health for … Read more

New Curaprox Toothbrushes & X-PUR Opti-Rinse’s Available at London Drugs Pharmacies

by Oral Science

Oral Science is pleased to announce that London Drugs pharmacies, a leading Canadian retail pharmacy chain based in Richmond, British Columbia, which has 78 stores in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, will now expand its offering of Curaprox & X-PUR products. London Drugs will now carry: X-PUR 0.05% Opti-Rinse, mint flavour, … Read more

Lexa Sterilizer – More Capacity and Efficiency

by W&H Impex Inc

With the new Lexa sterilizer, W&H offers more of what counts in everyday dental infection control: incredible capacity, efficiency and protection. Large chamber capacity combined with short cycle times and full traceability speed up your sterilization process at the highest standards. Versatile cycle program options for all types of loads makes the Lexa sterilizer the … Read more

Primescan and Atlantis Suprastructures: A Validated Workflow for Efficient Treatment of Edentulous Patients

by Dentsply Sirona

Primescan, the high-performance intraoral scanner from Dentsply Sirona, is an excellent starting point for digital workflows that can assist in further improving dental treatment in restorative dentistry, orthodontics, and implantology. Primescan is now validated for full arch fixed implant restorations with Atlantis suprastructures, mainly due to the proven accuracy1 of Primescan. It is now possible for … Read more