New Dental Products – August 12 - August 16, 2024

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// Digital Medication Handbook

Digital Drug Handbook

Designed to provide a fast, safe process for medication information in the dental practice, the new Digital Drug Handbook by MedAssent DDS is described as a game-changer for dental providers. Founded by dentists and pharmacists, this innovative tool delivers instant, reliable medication insights up to 10X faster than traditional methods, the company states. With two-thirds of U.S. adults on prescription medications, dentists often face long and unfamiliar medication lists. Now, with the Digital Drug Handbook, clinicians can quickly access concise, dental-specific information, including anesthetic warnings, dosing guidelines, and dental implications. Users can save time and enhance patient care with this intuitive and integrated software, which is designed to transform a lengthy 10- to 30-minute process into under 1 minute per patient. With MedAssent DDS, you can Create Med Reports in seconds. The next time the patient comes in, simply search their name to pull their last med list. Dental providers can gain valuable tips for evaluating patients for occlusal guards or frequent checkups, all linked to specific drug side effects. As an added benefit, the drug handbook can reduce liability with timestamped and saved records, and help practices stay updated with the latest guidelines from the FDA, ADA, and other regulatory bodies. With MedAssent DDS’ Digital Drug Handbook—your pharmacist-in-your-pocket for medication management in dentistry—you can elevate your practice's workflow efficiency and patient safety.

MedAssent DDS Inc.

(310) 916-9432 // medassentdds.com

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// Infection Control

PureFX

The PureFX line of chlorine dioxide cleaning products is designed to be effective against unwantedmicrobes, and to be safe in any environment. The product can rapidly disinfect and sterilize dental instruments, dental equipment, dental impressions, dental operatories, and surfaces of all kinds.PureFX clears air and surface areas of bacteria, mold, and spores (including the coronavirus), and does not require sponges, wipes or mops, according to the manufacturer. Simply spray and walk away.The patented formula is EPA-certified and safe, alleviates odor while eliminating bacteria, and it kills E. coli, MRSA, staph, influenza, and more, according to Jensen Chemical & Remediation.Additionally, the mixing process is simple—open the cap, fill the bottle with water, and allow 20-30 minutes to mix. Once the ClO2 mixture is stored in the 2.5-gallon container, users purchase a pack of chlorine dioxide testing strips. After 3 weeks, measure the mixture’s potency by following the directions on the test strip’s packaging.PureFX ships dry for easy handling, and can be used on any type of hard, non-porous surface, and in the air. It also serves an effective deodorizer, and is very light and portable. PureFX’s chlorine dioxide mixture packets last 2 years on the shelf when stored in a cool, dark place, the company states. The ClO2 formula will last for up to 30 days after it’s been mixed.Additionally, the company offers PureFX Ultra Pure CLO2 which used to clean dental unit water lines, and ActivePure-XL for air and surface disinfection, a product that is effective at removing harmful aerosolized methyl mercury from dental amalgam.

The Aqua Flosser from Aquasonic. Image credit: © Aquasonic

// Water Flosser

The Aqua Flosser

The Aqua Flosser by Aquasonic reportedly offers a more efficient alternative to traditional flossing. Its 360-degree rotary tip can reach areas that regular floss can't, providing a deeper clean in half the time. Clinically proven to be up to 5 times more effective than traditional floss, it also massages gums to boost circulation, according to Aquasonic. This cordless, rechargeable device uses a lithium-ion battery to produce water jets that gently remove food and plaque, cutting flossing time by 90%. It comes with 3 usage modes and various attachments, including standard tips, a periodontal tip, an orthodontic tip, and a tongue scraper.