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92 DECEMBER 2016 // dentaltown.com

Dental Floss: Floss ThreadersProcter & Gamble: Oral-B Super Floss

Oral-B Super Floss is ideal for cleaning braces, bridges and wide gaps between teeth. Its three unique components—a stiffened-end dental fl oss threader, spongy fl oss and regular fl oss—all work together for maximum benefi ts. Oral-B Super Floss allows for easy fl ossing under appliances, cleaning between wide spaces and removing plaque under the gumline. Super Floss comes in convenient, pre-measured strands.

(Votes: 326 of 1026)

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In-Offi ce Topical Fluoride: Varnish3M Oral Care: Vanish 5% NaF White Varnish with Tricalcium Phosphate

3M Vanish 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish is the top-selling varnish in the United States. It fl ows across tooth surfaces and comes in contact with saliva, delivering extended fl uoride release and high fl uoride uptake, and stays on the teeth for effective protection. Quick and easy to apply to moist teeth.

(Votes: 178 of 1026)


Dental FlossProcter & Gamble: Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Clinical Protection Floss

Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Clinical Protection Floss is clinically proven to help reverse gingivitis in two weeks as part of a comprehensive dental health routine. This shred-resistant fl oss invigorates gums and slides up to 50 percent more easily in tight spaces versus the leading fl oss, while protecting against cavities and bad breath.

(Votes: 475 of 1026)


In-Offi ce Sensitivity Products (Nonfl uoride Varnish)Heraeus: Gluma

Gluma is the most well-known and trusted desensitizer in the dental industry. Used in more than 50 million restorations, Gluma Desensitizer is preferred for preventing and eliminating hypersensitivity. Just one drop of Gluma is all you need and the results are fast and effective. No

mixing, no curing and no repetitive steps.

(Votes: 281 of 1026)


Mouth rinses: Alcohol-FreeProcter & Gamble: Crest Pro-Health Clinical Rinse

Our most advanced antiplaque rinse ever, Crest Pro-Health Clinical Rinse helps patients maintain their dental cleaning with clinical-strength plaque and gingivitis protection. It is clinically proven to reduce plaque and help prevent plaque regrowth, and clinically proven to help prevent and reverse gingivitis in as little as two weeks. It also kills 99 percent of germs to improve breath.

(Votes: 184 of 1026)


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Mouth RinsesJohnson & Johnson: Listerine Antiseptic

Listerine Antiseptic kills germs that cause bad breath, plaque and the gum disease gingivitis. Learn more at listerineprofessional.com.

(Votes: 412 of 1026)


Prophylaxis: HandpiecesDentsply Sirona Preventive: Midwest RDH Freedom

The Midwest RDH Freedom cordless prophy system offers exceptional ergonomics and a lightweight design. The cordless, balanced design—designed to reduce the wrist fatigue associated with cords—allows for comfortable access to all areas of the mouth.

(Votes: 270 of 1026)


Oral Cancer ScreeningLED Dental: Velscope Vx

The Velscope Vx system enhances the way practitioners examine the oral mucosa and screen for tissue abnormalities, potentially leading to the earlier visualization of precancer, cancer or other disease processes. For more information, visit velscope.com or call 844-952-7327.

(Votes: 134 of 1026)


Prescription Fluoride: Daily UseColgate-Palmolive: PreviDent 5000Booster/Dry Mouth/Sensitive (Rx)

All of the PreviDent 5000 line contains 1.1% sodium fl uoride. PreviDent 5000 Booster is for patients with medium to high caries risk and orthodontic decalcifi cation; PreviDent 5000 Sensitive is for patients with dentin hypersensitivity and/or root exposure; PreviDent 5000 Dry Mouth is for patients with high caries risk/rate because of dry mouth.

(Votes: 576 of 1026)


Pit and Fissure Sealants3M Oral Care: Clinpro Sealant

3M Clinpro Sealant is a light-cure, fl uoride-releasing pit and fi ssure sealant with a unique color-change feature—pink when applied to the tooth surface, changing to an opaque off-white when exposed to light. The pink color aids dental professionals in the accuracy and amount of material placed during sealant procedures.

(Votes: 234 of 1026)



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Prophylaxis: Prophy PasteDentsply Sirona Preventive: NuPro

NuPro provides everything you need for excellent stain removal and polishing. With a truly splatter-free formula, it rinses cleanly and easily. Choose from four grits and the largest selection of great-tasting fl avors with 1.23 percent fl uoride ion. Select fl avors are also available without fl uoride. For more information, visit dentsply.com.

(Votes: 266 of 1026)


Toothbrushes: PowerPhilips Oral Healthcare: Sonicare/ Sonicare FlexCare

Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Connected is the latest innovation from the top dental professional-recommended power toothbrush brand in the United States. The product uses Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to an app that tracks brushing in real time and reveals trouble spots, ultimately guiding patients to a complete clean even when they’re out of the dental chair. Unique Smart Sensor technology specifi cally tracks brushing location, scrubbing and pressure and alerts patients to change their behavior. The Touch Up feature even tells patients the spots they missed after brushing, and data stored in the handle makes it easy to use the technology and monitor brushing habits even without the phone in the bathroom.

(Votes: 552 of 1026)


ToothpasteColgate-Palmolive: Colgate Total

Colgate Total is the only toothpaste that is FDA-approved (through the New Drug Application process) and ADA-accepted to fi ght gingivitis. Colgate Total works better than ordinary non-antibacterial toothpaste to help prevent and treat gingivitis by providing

12-hour protection from live plaque bacteria.

(Votes: 386 of 1026)


Prophylaxis: Prophy AnglesDentsply Sirona Preventive: NuPro Revolv

NuPro Revolv contra DPAs are designed to allow the hand and wrist to operate with less effort, leading to improved clinician comfort, with a unique cup designed to reduce splatter and improve interproximal cleaning. NuPro Revolv slim DPAs are 38 percent more slender than standard DPAs, allowing for improved maneuverability and visibility along with reduced chatter.

(Votes: 94 of 1026)


Toothpaste: Desensitizing GlaxoSmithKline: Sensodyne Repair & Protect

Sensodyne Repair & Protect toothpaste builds a robust reparative layer over and within dentin tubules, with twice-daily brushing. The layer begins to form from the fi rst use and provides proven, lasting protection from dentin hypersensitivity.

(Votes: 480 of 1026)


Toothbrushes: ManualProcter & Gamble: Oral-B Manual Toothbrush

Oral-B, a leader in the brushing market, has pioneered many technologies commonly seen today and continues to develop exceptional products, like its newest manual—the Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical ProFlex Toothbrush with innovative fl exing sides.

(Votes: 363 of 1026)


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Toothpaste: WhiteningUltradent Products: Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste

Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste provides effi cient, quick fl uoride release and helps patients maintain a white, sparkling smile. The low-RDA formula provides maximum enamel, dentin and restoration protection. Opalescence Whitening Toothpaste comes in a Cool Mint fl avor, and is safe for multiple uses per day. It is triclosan-free.

(Votes: 194 of 1026)


Endodontic Hand InstrumentsBrasseler USA

Brasseler USA’s Glick hand instrument combines a paddle and a plugger, which allows for effi cient placement and compaction of EndoSequence root repair material for apical surgery and other root repair applications. Contact your Brasseler USA representative today for more information. Call 800-841-4522 or visit brasselerusa.com.

(Votes: 157 of 820)


Xerostomia ProductsGlaxoSmithKline: Biotene OralBalance

Biotène OralBalance Gel provides instant and long-lasting dry-mouth symptom relief, soothing and moisturizing for up to four hours.* The portable tube is easy and discreet to use. Biotène OralBalance Gel helps maintain the oral environment, soothing and helping to protect the oral tissues.

* As measured in a 28-day clinical study.

(Votes: 425 of 1026)


Xylitol ProductsXlear: Spry 100% Xylitol Gums, Mints, Candies, Toothpaste and Mouth Rinse

Research has shown reduced plaque and dental caries with three to fi ve daily exposures to 100 percent xylitol-sweetened products such as Spry gums, mints and candies, which come in a variety of fl avors. “Strive for fi ve Spry xylitol exposures each day” is the message from Xlear. For more information on the complete line of Spry dental defense products, visit xlear.com.

(Votes: 196 of 1026)


Canal Treatment: Lubricants and CleanersPremier Dental: RC-Prep

RC-Prep’s unique formulation of glycol, urea peroxide and EDTA helps remove calcifi cation and lubricates the canal to permit more effi cient instrumentation. Both fi nger- and engine-driven instruments will move easily without binding. RC-Prep is excellent for use with apex locators, because it permits consistently reliable readings. Visit premusa.com.

(Votes: 369 of 820)


Canal Treatment: MedicamentsUltradent Products: UltraCal XS

UltraCal XS is a uniquely formulated 12.5 pH calcium hydroxide paste that is aqueous and radiopaque. Calcium hydroxide offers strong antimicrobial effects and potentially stimulates the healing of bone to promote healing in infected canals. UltraCal XS can be easily delivered, thoroughly fi lling the canal, via Ultradent’s 29ga NaviTip.

(Votes: 171 of 820)


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