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IDS 2017: Ansell debuts Micro-Touch Denta-Glove line with improvements benefiting dentists and patients (VIDEO)

March 21, 2017
Ansell debuts its new Micro-touch Denta-glove series, and Dr. Salierno takes it for a spin. The gloves deliver improved dexterity, ergonomics, and promote overall health—for dental professionals and their patients.
Chris Salierno, DDS, Chief Editor, Dental Economics

In this video, Ansell debuts its new Micro-Touch Denta-Glove (trade name MICRO-TOUCH DENTA-GLOVE) series at IDS 2017, and I take it for a spin. The gloves deliver improved dexterity, ergonomics, and promote overall health—for dental professionals and their patients.

Curious how they function and feel? You're in luck: free samples are available at http://ansell.com/DentaGlove.

IDS 2017—DAY 1 COVERAGE:

An introduction to IDS 2017 (VIDEO)

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IDS 2017: Ansell debuts Micro-Touch Denta-Glove line with improvements benefiting dentists and patients (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Philips leadership announces new partnership, vision for a more connected dental world (VIDEO)

IDS 2017—DAY 2 COVERAGE:

IDS 2017: Day 2 wrap-up—à la mode (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: The health of dental trade fairs—interview with Greater New York Dental Meeting General Chairman Marc Gainor, DMD (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Hu-Friedy launches EverEdge 2.0 in Europe—interview with Stacie Barth and Anna Pattison, RDH (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Interview with Ansell's Angus Healy on dental gloves, market trends, and more (VIDEO)

IDS 2017—DAY 3 COVERAGE:

IDS 2017: Day 3 wrap-up—riding the Stadtbahn

IDS 2017: Dentistry's wait for viable 3D printing is over—interview with 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi and NexDent Managing Director Rik James

IDS 2017: Material mainstay VOCO announces expansion to digital technologies, debuts subgingival digital scanner

IDS 2017: New product extravaganza from Komet

IDS 2017: With a foundation of quality, Hu-Friedy begins work on a community

IDS 2017—DAY 4 COVERAGE:

IDS 2017: Day 4 wrap-up—prost! (VIDEO)

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IDS 2017: Interview with Dr. Markus Heibach, executive director of the Association of German Dental Manufacturers (VIDEO)

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IDS 2017: GC introduces MI (Minimally Invasive) Handbook for preventive dentistry and more (VIDEO)

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About the Author

Chris Salierno, DDS | Chief Editor, Dental Economics

Chris Salierno, DDS, is the chief editor of Dental Economics and the editorial director of the Principles of Practice Management and Group Practice and DSO Digest e-newsletters. He is also a contributing author for DentistryIQ and Perio-Implant Advisory. He lectures and writes about practice management and clinical dentistry. He maintains a blog to answer patient questions at ToothQuest. Dr. Salierno maintains a private general practice in Melville, New York. You may contact him at [email protected].

Updated Dec. 4, 2020