What's new in dental products? 6 more updates for August 2014

We’ve compiled some recent updates to keep you posted on what’s happening in the world of dental products. Here, we touch on new products hitting the market, new partnerships that might impact the products you choose to use, and more.

BioMers and 3Shape announce collaboration
3Shape’s TRIOS digital impression system has been certified for use with the BioMers SimpliClear digital orthodontics solution.
For more information: Visit 3shapedental.com/trios or simpliclear.com.

Crest announces Sensi-Stop Strips for homecare of dentinal sensitivity
Crest has announced their new Sensi-Stop Strips for patient homecare of dentinal sensitivity. The strips, which contain dipotassium oxalate, can be used for 10 minutes to provide up to one month of sensitivity relief.
For more information: Visit dentalcare.com/getsensitivityrelief.

Premier Dental Products introduces Enamelon Preventive Treatment Gel
Premier Dental Products has introduced Enamelon Preventive Treatment Gel, a non-abrasive blend of stannous fluoride, calcium, and phosphate for treating sensitivity, while preventing caries and gingivitis.
For more information: Visit premusa.com or call 888-670-6100.

SmartPractice expands dental supplies offerings
SmartPractice has expanded their dental supply selection to include more products from Crest and Oral-B, as well as GlaxoSmithKline. Their expanded selection also includes products from more manufacturers, including Air Techniques and Denterprise.
For more information: Visit smartpractice.com/supplies or call 800-522-0800.

SurgiTel unveils no-touch LED headlight
SurgiTel has unveiled the Eclipse LED, a no-touch headlight that features motion-sensor technology to turn on and off with a wave of a hand to prevent cross-contamination, avoid blinding patients during consultations, and conserve battery life.
For more information: Visit surgitel.com.

Vision USA introduces LCD computer screen magnifiers
Vision USA has introduced a new line of LCD computer screen magnifiers that double the visual size of the screen and enhance its contrast with tinting when hung from an existing computer monitor.
For more information: Visit visionusasupplies.com or call 800-257-5782.

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Additional reading:

• FDA clears MicroDental's MicrO₂, the first CAD/CAM-milled sleep apnea device
  
• DentalVibe launches new Gen3 for pain-free injections
  

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