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, recognizing in both products the company’s dedication and commitment to solving problems through groundbreaking design.

Using criteria such as degree of innovation, functionality, ecological soundness and more, a panel of design experts praised the intra-oral syringes’ functional and ergonomic design, extraordinary innovation, longevity, and ease of use.  Similarly, the retraction capsule was noted for its functionality and effectiveness, widespread compatibility, user-friendliness, and ergonomic dispenser.

Learn how this practice dramatically enhanced patient care using 3M ESPE's 3M True Definition Scanner

“3M ESPE has a long history of design innovations that improve the delivery of products,” said Mark Farmer, president of 3M ESPE. “We are honored to be recognized once again for creating highly functional solutions that make dentistry easier for our customers and their patients.”

The 2013 Red Dot Awards maintain a streak the company began more than five years ago.  In a study conducted by the 

, 3M ESPE was recognized for 63 innovations in 2012 alone ,far outranking seven other companies the report acknowledged as top innovators since 2007. In fact, between 2007 and 2012, the second most innovative company in the examination was cited with 213 innovations, while 3M ESPE was recognized for 375. 3M ESPE has received additional Red Dot honors in the past for its 

Each product will receive a Red Dot Quality seal at an awards ceremony in Essen, Germany on the 1

For more information about 3M ESPE or the products mentioned, head to the company’s website at 

.  To find out more about the Red Dot Awards, go to 

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The long-running and prestigious Red Dot Design Awards honored 3M ESPE’s 3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe and the 3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule, recognizing in both products the company’s dedication and commitment to solving problems through groundbreaking design.

Red Dot Design Awards hail 3M ESPE products for their innovation and groundbreaking design

Said to release seven times more fluoride in a shorter period than a leading varnish brand, 

 reportedly offers a more patient-pleasing alternative to other brands of varnish. 

The varnish spreads easily and leaves a uniform film that is easy to see during application, yet sets to a clear finish. Additionally, it can be applied to a wet tooth, saving time by eliminating the need to dry the tooth. And since it’s specially formulated to reduce clumping, NUPRO white varnish doesn’t string or drip when applied, eliminating a major frustration clinicians face with other fluoride varnishes.

Available in grape and raspberry flavor, NUPRO also offers flexible handling, as the dose cups may be snapped into the prophy grip, set on a flat surface or held between the fingers.

Get more information about NUPRO white varnish – or request free samples – by heading to 

Said to release seven times more fluoride in a shorter period than a leading varnish brand, NUPRO white varnish by Dentsply reportedly offers a more patient-pleasing alternative to other brands of varnish. 

Dentsply’s NUPRO® white varnish delivers rapid fluoride release for hypersensitivity relief

As referenced in a recent message from Gary Price, President and CEO of the 

 campaign is taking shape with nearly 500 billboard placements across the country, including the one pictured below in Chicago.

The campaign, working in partnership with the 

, encourages parents to take a proactive role in preventing oral disease in kids by ensuring their own children brush two times a day for two minutes.  On top of a widespread media push, the 2MIN2X website offers activities, 

 and fun video games as well, all designed to communicate the importance of brushing twice a day for two minutes.

According to Price, nearly 1 million visitors have already been to the site, and in July the organization will begin evaluating the success of the campaign with the cooperation with the Ad Council.

The product of a consolidation of the American Dental Trade Association and the Dental Manufacturers of America, the Dental Trade Alliance serves as a voice for the dental industry in promoting regulatory matters, public policy and more. For more information about the Dental Trade Alliance, head to the organization’s website at 

As referenced in a recent message from Gary Price, President and CEO of the Dental Trade Alliance, the 2MIN2X campaign is taking shape with nearly 500 billboard placements across the country, including the one pictured below in Chicago.

The Dental Trade Alliance’s 2MIN2X promotes children’s dental health on billboards and airwaves across America

’ new international subsidiary in Guangzhou will allow for the importation and storage of the company’s products, ensuring fast delivery to a growing Chinese customer base.

Ultradent president and CEO Dr. Fischer has spent the last month in China and other areas of Asia offering seminars outlining the latest dental technologies to clinicians and their staff.  His travels will culminate at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, presentation and cocktail reception celebrating the subsidiary’s grand opening.

Currently operating in 10 international offices around the world, Ultradent exports 70% of its products overseas, as well as participates and contributes to many humanitarian efforts both domestically and abroad.

For more information about Ultradent, call (800) 552-5512 or head to 

These two curing lights provide quality results with a high ROI

Ultradent offers Peak Universal Bond in bottle delivery option

Ultradent partners with Levin Group on group education grants

Ultradent Products’ new international subsidiary in Guangzhou will allow for the importation and storage of the company’s products, ensuring fast delivery to a growing Chinese customer base.

Ultradent Products to offer its full inventory at a new Chinese subsidiary

Multitudes of human mysteries have prompted philosophers and scientists to ask big questions over the centuries: What’s the meaning of life?  Why am I here? Why does orange juice taste so bad after I brush my teeth? 

Long have we searched in vain for answers to these important questions. Fortunately for us, though, the 

 finally explores that last mystery in the latest episode of their animated 

The video explains what in your mouth interacts with chemicals found in toothpaste and orange juice to create an unpleasant taste.  Apparently, toothpaste contains a detergent called sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) that produces bubbles while brushing.  A wonder chemical in widespread use due to its amazing ability to produce suds, SLS has also been observed to do weird things to the way your mouth - a big, powerful chemical sensor - tastes food. 

Pentron Strada offers free patient education resources, plus other tools to help you keep up with the latest dental topics.

So exactly how does SLS interact with orange juice and your taste buds to produce that terrible taste?  Check out the video below for the answer:

Why does orange juice taste bad after brushing your teeth?

 prosthetic measurement device recently received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Developed in cooperation with dentists and dental technicians, the PalaMeter is made from fully flexible materials and is said to simplify the daily work of practices and laboratories.   It can be used to measure the aesthetic curve, width of a gap, dimensions for implantology, vertical dimension, dental arch, and much more.

For more information about the PalaMeter, or to download an instruction guide, head to 

Heraeus Kulzer announced today that the PalaMeter prosthetic measurement device recently received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The newly patented PalaMeter® prosthetic measurement device is multi-functional and easy to use

, including the Pin-Type material adapter, the 50 Main Clamp 2 and more.  

The Pin-Type adapter supports up to six pin-type materials for drilling in resin, zirconia and nano ceramics, while the clamp serves to precisely index partially milled material stock. The new tools and accessories are said to allow laboratories to work with a broader range of materials and address a larger number of applications. 

For  more information about the DWX-50 or the new tools and accessories, call (800) 542-2307 or head to 

The DWX-50 dental mill now comes with additional accessories and tools, including the Pin-Type material adapter, the 50 Main Clamp 2 and more.  

New tools for Roland DGA's DWX-50 milling machine offer greater versatility and broader application

From BEGO's bone profilers to Spear Case Assistant, this week DPR highlighted some of the newest and best products designed to make life easier for dentists and hygienists.

Perfect for removing light to medium debris, 

 thin-tipped Big Easy ultrasonic insert offers better access to tight interproximal areas, plus a wider, more ergonomic handle prevents hand fatigue.  Find out more at the full article 

 for crestal bone intrusions lets dentists safely and smoothly remove bone intruding over implant shoulders.  Also, the milling tool's 45? offers safe intraoral application with BEGO 

 plus more. Read the entire product announcement 

Pola Office+ in-office tooth whitening system

Reportedly the world's fastest in-office whitening system, Pola Office+ offers dentists a safe and effective whitening option for patients on the go.  The system doesn't require light activation, plus it comes with built in desensitizer to offer maximum comfort during and after treatment.  Catch the full product article 

 cloud-based software provides technicians in any size lab with easy-to-use applications that manage every step of production. An inexpensive digital connections put labs in touch with doctors, plus much more.  Find the entire story 

 chairside treatment-planning tool offers curated educational content plus a newly redesigned interface.  Using the tool, practitioners are immediately able to access educational resources and learning materials to inform their patients and offers treatment guidance.  Check out the full story 

Black NOMAD® Pro 2 handheld x-ray system

A new color option - black - is now available for 

 handheld x-ray system.  Outfitted with gray trim, the device offers an upgraded communication system, increased scratch and moisture resistance, superior battery performance, and more.  For more information on the NOMAD Pro 2, call (801) 226-5522 or head to 

.  The high-speed scanner offers accurate digital models from silicone or alginate impression, plus practitioners can add virtual bases to their scanned models.  For more information about the 3Shape R700 Orthodontic Scanner, call Great Lakes Orthodontics at 1 (800) 828-7626 or head to 

 new series of LPS-24 piezio-motor-driven linear positioners provide 15mm of travel range with a closed-loop sensor resolution of up to two nanometers.  Three new models are available, including the Self-Locking Piezo Walk Linear Motor, which is self clamping and offers long-term power-off position-hold capabilities.  For more information, head to Physik Instrumente's website at 

 keeps clutter and other contaminants at bay, while also being easy to install and convenient to use.  Find out the full story 

 suite of applications, ePerioCare offers advanced periodontal charting plus patient analysis, reports and more. Check out the full story 

Catch up with the week's latest product announcements - May 24th, 2013

Part of a larger set of web-based clinical modules called 

 is an advanced periodontal charting app that lets dentists easily chart, view historical reports, analyze patient progress, and more.

The app’s mass charting tool allows dentists to set key parameters for readings in the mandibular and maxillary quadrants, the mandibular anterior or the entire mouth.  Once these parameters are set, additional inputs allows practitioners to fine tune their reading even more.

Watch the video below to see the ePerioCare app in action.

Dental Symphony’s additional modules include 

, while other features include online registration and clinical workups as well as automated treatment planning.  These modules may be employed independently or in collaboration with the Dentisoft’s 

 or the practitioner’s existing practice management software.

For more information about ePerioCare or Dental Symphony, head to 

.  To find out more about Dentisoft Technologies or Dentisoft Office Cloud, go to 

Part of a larger set of web-based clinical modules called Dental Symphony, ePerioCare is an advanced periodontal charting app that lets dentists easily chart, view historical reports, analyze patient progress, and more.

ePerioCare app offers advanced periodontal charting tools, patient analysis and much more

A convenient way to dispose of syringes, anesthetic carpules, burs, and more. 

 is said to provide a safe and easy way to keep dental operatories and labs safe and clutter-free.

Reportedly, installation is easy: just drill a one-inch hole into a countertop, mount the included u-shaped bracket to the bottom side of the counter and slide in the sharps container.

The containers are six-inches tall with 3.25 inch circular opening at the top.

For more information on Sharps Down Under, or to view a complete product list, head to Kisco Dental’s website at 

A convenient way to dispose of syringes, anesthetic carpules, burs, and more. Sharps Down Under by Kisco Dental is said to provide a safe and easy way to keep dental operatories and labs safe and clutter-free.