Michael Quirk

Made from thermoplastic nylon, Lincoln Dental’s Itsoclear clasp is said to be easily adjustable and non-abrasive, while also remaining completely clear without the noticeable metal parts found in other aesthetic dentistry materials.

Henry Schein’s recently launched line of double-ended Acclean orthodontic toothbrushes are outfitted with an interdental brush, reportedly making it easier for users to clean hard-to-reach areas and remove debris between teeth and braces.

From orthodontic brushes to tooth desensitizer and milling burs, DPR’s weekly product roundup hosts a bunch of new products that you may have missed.

Like the rigid metal Quad-Tray before it, Clinician’s Choice’s Anterior Quad-Tray X2 provides highly accurate dual arch impressions and restorations that need little chair-side adjustment.

Reflection whitening kits from Smart Practice offers marketing opportunities for dental offices by creating custom, take-home whitening kits ornamented with their logo or other personalized images.

PaX-i3D Green is an eco-friendly addition to Vatech’s PaX-i3D brand, offering ultra-low dose radiation and FDA clearance for pediatric use. 

VITA’s Easyshade Advance 4.0 digital shade matching system provides optimal determination, advanced measurement technology and sturdy LED components.

By utilizing activated chlorine dioxide (CL02), OraCare’s microbiological efficacy on oral malodor and periodontal bacteria reportedly sets it apart from other common mouthwashes, allowing it to function instead as a proactive element in maintaining good overall oral health.

Lecturing patients to practice good oral health can be an exhausting – and often fruitless – aspect of a dentist’s or oral hygienist’s job.  So why not spare yourself and show them instead? 

Designed to be twice as fast as DENSO’s QB20 models, the QB30 2D barcode scanner scans moving objects, while its compact body allows it to be used in small spaces. 

Complimented by ergonomic “fins,” the Shark Tray’s extra-large handles make passing and handling easy. 

Drawing on a study of bio-resorbable synthetic hydroxyapatite granules, the Journal of Oral Implantology reports that cell proliferation increases when the bone-supplement granules are exposed to a 4% sodium fluoride solution.

Made in Germany, Primotec’s recently launched milling burs are specially designed for zirconia milling, plus offer 50% more cutting surface than average burs. 

Tess Oral Health’s Easy Braces toothbrush is reportedly the first toothbrush fashioned to under orthodontic patients’ arch wires, reducing or completely eliminating decalcifications.  

Infused with fluoride for high-quality tubule occlusion, Parkell’s Pain-Free F desensitizer is said to be a fast and simple way to provide relief to patients with tooth hypersensitivity.

Carestream Dental launched CS OrthoTrac Cloud today at the American Association of Orthodontists’ annual session in Philadelphia, giving attendees a first look at the cloud solution for the company’s original OrthoTrac practice management software. 

Developed considering the practical parameters of light and contrast, the LumiContrast sectional matrix reportedly protects eyes from stress caused by reflection and lack of contrast.

Greg Biffle, driver of the number 16 3M Ford Fusion in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series, is teaming up with 3M ESPE and Henry Schein, Inc. for a third year to benefit the American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile® program.

The SlimLine Pendulum Mount by Ergodontics is capable of suspending a flat panel display from the ceiling, reportedly eliminating the need for intrusive posts. Plus, it accommodates a wide variety of ceiling heights and conditions, including open joists and angled ceilings.

According to a press release, the CRANEX Novus e offers high-quality images, plus enhanced imaging values and easier operation with the ClearTouch™ control panel.

Peak Universal Bond, a 7.5% filled light cured resin well suited for direct and indirect bonding procedures, is now available in a bottle delivery option.

Composed of pure zirconium on a titanium adaptor that engages the implant, HI-TEC implants are used for creating direct crowns by bonding porcelain or as an abutment for cemented restorations.

According to a press release, Strada’s practice tools are found in the three primary categories - interact, inform and inspire – with each section providing different educational and informational resources.

Based on a nationwide survey carried out by an independent research firm, 1-800-DENTIST’s “What Dental Patients Want” studies actual patients’ attitudes and perceptions about dentists and dentistry, plus provides useful advice on ways to improve practice performance and reputation.

Said to be ideal for patients with braces, bridges or implants, Dr. Collins Dental Work floss features a built-in, double-ended threader that can be cut to any specific length, which provides easy access to hard-to-reach areas.

Unlike traditional casting processes, which produce about 20 dental frames per day, the EOSINT M 270 direct-metal laser-sintering system (DMLS) creates up to 450 dental units per day using CAD data.

Designed to work with most micro-motors, MedicNRG’s ApexNRG-Rider measures canal length when used manually or as an add-on to a handpiece. 

Designed for adhesive cementation techniques, Ivoclar Vivident’s next-generation Multilink Automix System offers an enhanced adhesive formula that allows for simpler clean-up of excess material using a quarter light-curing technique.

Specifically designed to repair ceramic, porcelain, acrylic and C and B materials, Shofu’s Ceraresin® Bond is said to reliably bond various restorative materials, including Ceramage® light-cured laboratory composite or Beautifil® Flow Plus light-cured resin composite.

As the dental industry continues to promote diversity, the “one-size-fits-all” mantra of previous years no longer applies, and even the tools and equipment practitioners use are beginning to reflect this progress.