MicroDental exclusive manufacturer of PPM mouthguards

dentalproductsreport.com-2010-04-01, Issue 4

MicroDental Laboratories, the largest full-service dental laboratory in Northern Calif., today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Makkar Athletics Group to be the sole manufacturer of the PPM (Pure Power Mouthguard).

MicroDental Laboratories, the largest full-service dental laboratory in Northern Calif., today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Makkar Athletics Group to be the sole manufacturer of the PPM (Pure Power Mouthguard).

Invented by Dr. Anil Makkar, the PPM is an innovative sports appliance that naturally aligns the athlete’s jaw for increased balance, range of motion, flexibility and sustained power.  The device is custom-designed and manufactured to each individual athlete and can be fitted by any PPM-certified dentist.

Top athletes who have experienced the benefits of the PPM include three-time PGA tour winner Scott McCarron, world champion skier Bode Miller, four-time NBA championship winner Shaquille O’Neal and Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints Cornerback Tracy Porter.

“We are very excited that MicroDental will be the exclusive manufacturer of the PPM and believe it is a testament to our strong culture of quality, utilization of technology and world-class customer support.  The PPM is considered best-in-class and fits nicely into MicroDental’s portfolio of high-end, high-quality and high aesthetic product offerings,” said Kimberly Bradshaw, President and CEO of MicroDental.

“This partnership is testament to the fact that Makkar Athletics has far surpassed the early entrepreneurial stage of its development and has entered a stage of profound growth.  We are now positioned to make a substantial footprint in the U.S. marketplace while charting a course for global growth,” said Dr. Anil Makkar, Founder and President of Makkar Athletics.  “MicroDental is the largest full-service facility in the U.S. and will provide depth of technological expertise, customer support and scalability which are crucial elements at this stage.”