2015 Product Awards and Preferred Products by Mary Yakas

JAN/FEB 2015, VOL. 32, NO. 1

Product Awards & Preferred Products

Improving Patient Care Through Research & Education

IRIS Intraoral Camera Digital Doc LLC

DENTCA CAD/CAM Dentures DENTCA, Inc.

Multi-Axis Spiral Suction (M.A.S.S.), Ghost Mfg.

Composi-Tight 3D XR Sectional Matrix System Garrison Dental Solutions

ScanX Classic Air Techniques

MX2 Micro-Series Bien-Air USA, Inc.

Luster for Zirconia and Lithium Disilicate, Meisinger USA, LLC

MEISINGER “Singles” Meisinger USA, LLC

3M ESPE RelyX™ Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement 3M ESPE

Sinsational Smile Sinsational Smile, Inc.

Futar Fast Bite Registration Materials, Kettenbach LP

FluoroDose Centrix, Inc.

Seal-Tight Kerr TotalCare

MI Paste Plus GC America, Inc.

Theracal LC Bisco Dental Products

BruxZir Solid Zirconia Glidewell Laboratories

CS 8100 Carestream Dental

Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

Hg5 Amalgam Separator SolmeteX

SteriPocket® Richmond Dental Co.

MIXPACTM T-Mixer Sulzer Mixpac AG

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Product Awards & Preferred Products

JAN/FEB 2015

2015

VOL. 32, NO. 01 SENIOR EDITORS

Happy New Year! THE DENTAL ADVISOR awards are one of the most respected awards created to recognize quality products and equipment, taking into account evidence-based clinical and laboratory research to honor the best.

John W. Farah, D.D.S., Ph.D. John M. Powers, Ph.D.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sabiha S. Bunek, D.D.S.

CLINICAL EDITOR Lori K. Brown, D.D.S.

EDITORIAL BOARD John A. Molinari, Ph.D. Peter Yaman, D.D.S., M.S. William A. Gregory, D.D.S., M.S. Santine Harlock, D.D.S. Julius E. Bunek, D.D.S., M.S. Brent Kolb, D.D.S. Nizar Mansour, D.D.S., M.S. Charles I. McLaren, D.D.S., M.S. Kathy O’Keefe, D.D.S., M.S. William T. Stevenson, D.D.S. Robert J. Stevenson, D.D.S. Gary Bloomfield, D.D.S. Eric Brust, D.D.S., M.S. Stacy Griffith, D.D.S. Doug Hock, D.D.S., M.S. Mark Zahn, D.D.S. M.S.

EXECUTIVE TEAM Matt G. Cowen, B.S. Jackie Farah, M.A.Ed. Heidi L. Graber Tricia G. Hurtt Jennifer Kalasz Callie Knapp, B.A. John A. Molinari, Ph.D. Peri D. Nelson, B.S. Courtney Richardson, B.F.A. Christopher Voigtman Nelson Williams, M.S. Mary E. Yakas, B.A., CMC Ron Yapp, M.S.

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RATINGS: Excellent + + + + + Very Good + + + + +++ Good

Dr. Sabiha S. Bunek Editor-in-Chief

To be considered for an award, products have to receive an excellent rating by THE DENTAL ADVISOR, as well as stand out from all others in the market place. With hundreds of products to review each year, the task to pick the best of the best is not simple. Our editorial board spends weeks debating, discussing, and voting on products that fit our criteria for innovation, quality and excellence in each category. In the end, only one product is chosen for the Top Product Award, and the runner up is awarded the Preferred Product Award.

I extend my congratulations to our winners, and many thanks to our editorial board and our 250 practicing clinical consultants in the United States. Tried and true products, as well as newer products, are found on this list that acts as a buyer’s guide for dental professionals worldwide. Thank you for your continued support, and as always, your comments and suggestions are always welcomed; you can reach me at drbunek@dentaladvisor.com.

Product Awards Direct Restorative ...................... 3 Top Handpiece - Air Driven Top Sectional Matrix Top Anesthetic Accessory Top Topical Anesthetic Top Handpiece - Electric Top Tofflemire Type Matrix Band Top Needle Top Bur - Diamond Top Bur - Carbide Top 4th-generation Bonding Agent Top 5th-generation Bonding Agent Top 6th-generation Bonding Agent, Type 1 Top 6th-generation Bonding Agent, Type 2 Top 7th-generation Bonding Agent Top Universal Bonding Agent Top Flowable Composite - Low Viscosity Top Flowable Composite - High Viscosity Top Pulpal Protectant/Liner Top Universal Composite - Multilayer Top Universal Composite Top Bulkfill Composite - Base Top Bulkfill Composite - Restorative Top RMGI - Restorative Top Bioactive Product Top Composite - Esthetic Top LED Curing Light Top Composite Finishing/Polishing - One Step Top Composite Finishing/Polishing - System

Indirect Restorative .................... 6 Top Soft Tissue Management Paste Top Soft Tissue Laser Top Composite Core Material Top Impression Material - PVS Top Bite Registration Top Fiber Post Top Hemostatic Agent Top Provisional - Esthetic Top Cement - Self-Adhesive Top Cement - Temporary, Non-Eugenol Top Cement - Esthetic Resin Top Provisional - Universal Top Provisional - Long-Term Top Cement - Adhesive Resin Top Cement - RMGI Top Cement - Innovative Top Ceramic Primer Top Crown & Bridge Remover Top Ceramic Polisher Top Alginate Top Alginate Alternative

Long-Term Performers ............... 9

Miscellaneous Awards ............. 14

Top Long-Term Performer - Composite Top Long-Term Performer - Ceramic Top Long-Term Performer - Zirconia Top Long-Term Performer - Cement

Top Innovative Product Top Innovative Equipment Best Value Equipment Top LED Overhead Light Top Intraoral Camera Top Caries Detector Top Oral Cancer Screening Device Top Phosphor Storage Plate Top Splinting Material Top Dental Dam Top Air Compressor Top Green Product Top Endodontic Medicament Top Patient Product Top Vacuum Top Endodontic Access Bur Top Endodontic Reparative Cement Top Denture Reline Material Best Value Product Top Laboratory Product Top Amalgam Containment System Top Occlusal Analysis System Top Dynamic Mixer Top Smile Simulation Software Top Panoramic Imaging System Top Team Training Program

Implants .................................... 9 Top Implant Cement Top Implant Attachment Pick Up Material

Hygienists ................................ 10 Hygienist’s Choice Top Prophy Paste Top Fluoride Varnish Top Prophy Angle Top Desensitizer Top Preventative Product

Assistants ................................ 11 Assistant’s Choice Top Whitening - Take-Home Top Whitening - In-Office

Pediatric .................................. 11 Top Pediatric Product

Infection Control ...................... 12 Top Gloves - Latex Top Gloves - Polychloroprene Top Hand Sanitizer Top Hand Care Top Gloves - Nitrile Top Instrument Processor Top Waterline Product Top Sterilizer - Class B Top Surface Disinfectant Top Mask Top Disposable Eyewear Top Lab Performer - Infection Control

Disposables ............................. 13 Top Air/Water Syringe Tip Top Gauze Top HVE Tip Top Isolation and Evacuation Device Top Saliva Ejector

Oral Surgery ............................ 17 Top Hemostatic Dressing Top Oral Surgery Instrument Top Resorbable Membrane

Preferred Products 2015 Preferred Product List...18-19

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2015 Product Award Winners Direct Restorative TOP HANDPIECE - AIR DRIVEN

Statis ML (SciCan) (800) 572-1211 www.scican.com STATIS is a line of air-driven handpieces available in two head sizes. These high-speed handpieces have a 25,000 LUX illumination, an innovative spray system, and a push-button chuck mechanism. • “I liked the light weight, balance and small head size.” • “Great all-around handpieces.” • “Very good torque.” • “Super warranty!”

TOP SECTIONAL MATRIX

TOP HANDPIECE - ELECTRIC

Ti-Max Z95L (NSK Dental LLC) (888) 675-1675 www.nskdental.us The Ti-Max Z95L is a highspeed (1:5 increasing) contraangle attachment for e-type electric motors. The Ti-Max Z series of attachments are designed to offer improved visibility through the reduction of head and neck size. • “This is a high quality handpiece - quiet, vibration-free and dependable.” • “Gets into tight areas well.”

TOP TOFFLEMIRE TYPE MATRIX BAND

Composi-Tight 3D XR Sectional Matrix System (Garrison Dental Solutions)

PinkBand (PinkBand Dental Solutions, Inc.)

(888) 437-0032, (616) 842-2244 www.garrisondental.com

(847) 260-8330 www.PinkBand.org

Composi-Tight 3D XR Sectional Matrix System is designed to create tight, anatomical contacts on Class II composite restorations.

PinkBand® is a silicone-coated matrix band for use when placing composite restorations.

• “Blue rings are retentive and stable on teeth.” • “I thought the original 3D was a good product, but the new blue face is even better.”

• “Does not stick to composite.” • “Improved moisture control.” • “Thin, flexible band that does not collapse during placement.” • “Well-suited for large cavity preparations.”

TOP ANESTHETIC ACCESSORY

Onset (Onpharma Inc.) (877) 336-6738 www.onpharma.com

TOP FIBER POST

Rebilda DC (VOCO)

ParaPost Taper Lux (Coltene/Whaledent, Inc.)

(888) 658-2584

(800) 221-3046, (330) 916-8800 www.coltenewhaledent.com

www.voco.com/us

Rebilda DC is a dual-cured, radiopaque, flowable composite core build-up material. Three shades are available: blue, white, and dentin. • “The flow and dual-cured feature are great!” • “Material is hard after setting, and it cuts very well.” • “There is less waste and more control during placement.”

TOP IMPRESSION MATERIAL - PVS

TOP HEMOSTATIC AGENT

ViscoStat (Ultradent Products, Inc.) (800) 552-5512, (801) 572-4200 www.ultradent.com

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2015 PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS

TOP PROVISIONAL - ESTHETIC

TOP PROVISIONAL - UNIVERSAL

Luxatemp Ultra (DMG America)

Perfectemp10 (Den-Mat Holdings, LLC)

(800) 662-6383 www.dmg-america.com

1-800-4DENMAT (1-800-433-6628) www.denmat.com

Luxatemp Ultra advances the Luxatemp provisional material line, providing enhanced strength. • “Nice esthetics and shade selection” • “Great material.” • “Luxatemp Ultra polishes to a high luster.” • “Sets up pretty quick compared to other products.”

TOP PROVISIONAL - LONG-TERM

3M ESPE Protemp™ Plus Temporization Material (3M ESPE) (800) 634-2249, www.3mespe.com

TOP CEMENT - ADHESIVE RESIN

TOP CEMENT - SELF-ADHESIVE

3M ESPE RelyX™ Unicem 2 Automix SelfAdhesive Resin Cement (3M ESPE) (800) 634-2249 www.3mespe.com 3M ESPE RelyX™ Unicem 2 Automix Self-Adhesive Resin Cement is a dual-cured, selfadhesive resin cement. • “My favorite features were ease of use, consistent mixing, and less assistant time.” • “Easy to dispense and clean up.”

3M ESPE RelyX™ Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement (3M ESPE) (800) 634-2249 www.3mespe.com RelyX Ultimate is an adhesive resin cement used in combination with Scotchbond Universal Adhesive. It is dual curing and supplied in an automix syringe. • “This one kit does everything I need!” • “Fewer steps than other cements I have tried.” • “No post-operative sensitivity.” • “No refrigeration required.”

TOP CEMENT - RMGI

TOP CEMENT - TEMPORARY, NON-EUGENOL

3M ESPE RelyX™ Temp NE Zinc Oxide NonEugenol Temporary Cement (3M ESPE) (800) 634-2249, www.3mespe.com

TOP CEMENT - ESTHETIC RESIN

Variolink Veneer (Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.) (800) 533-6825, (716) 691-0010 www.ivoclarvivadent.com Vol. 32, No. 01 Jan/Feb 2015

GC FujiCEM 2 (GC America, Inc.) (800) 323-7063, (708) 597-0900 www.gcamerica.com GC FujiCEM 2 is a resin modified glass ionomer luting cement. Compared to original GC FujiCEM, it has increased bond strength to tooth structure and restorative materials. • • • •

“The fluoride release is reassuring.” “No post-op sensitivity.” “Easy to clean excess cement.” “Excellent retention!”

2015 PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS

TOP CEMENT - INNOVATIVE

Ceramir Crown & Bridge (Doxa Dental Inc.) (855) 369-2872 www.ceramirUS.com Ceramir Crown & Bridge is a permanent, radiopaque, bioceramic luting cement supplied in capsules. • “Consistent mixes and setting times.” • “Low-viscosity cement does not inhibit complete seating.” • “Excess cement peels away with a light touch.” • “No reports of post-operative sensitivity from patients.”

TOP CERAMIC PRIMER

Luster for Zirconia and Lithium Disilicate (Meisinger USA, LLC) (303) 268-5400 www.meisingerusa.com Luster for Zirconia is a dualcured, temporary resin cement for luting restorations to implants. Luster for Lithium Disilicate Adjusting and Polishing Kits contain re-usable burs indicated specifically for lithium disilicate restorations. • “The adjustment wheel is perfect for reducing contact areas.” • “The shapes of the polishers made it easy to adjust crowns.”

TOP ALGINATE ALTERNATIVE

Monobond Plus (Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.)

xantasil® (Heraeus Kulzer)

(800) 533-6825, (716) 691-0010 www.ivoclarvivadent.com

(800) 431-1785 www.heraeusdentalusa.com

Monobond Plus is an universal primer for all types of restorative materials. It is used wherever an adhesive bond between the resin cement and the restoration is necessary or desired and provides bond strengths between 15 to 29 MPa. Monobond Plus is unique in that it combines different coupling agents in one bottle that can be applied the same way for any restorative substrate.

xantasil® is a medium-viscosity, VPS impression material designed as a substitute for alginate that allows for multiple pours and storage of impressions for several weeks.

TOP CROWN & BRIDGE REMOVER

WAMKey (Golden Dental Solutions) (877) 987-2284 www.goldendentalsolutions.com

TOP CERAMIC POLISHER

• “Works great as a matrix for making a temporary crown.” • “Impressions turned out nicely each time!” • “I won’t go back to alginate.”

TOP ALGINATE

imprESSIX Color Change (DENTSPLY Raintree Essix Glenroe) (800) 883-8733, (941) 527-4450, www.essix.com

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2015 PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS

Long-Term Performers TOP LONG-TERM PERFORMER - ZIRCONIA

TOP LONG-TERM PERFORMER - COMPOSITE

Tetric EvoCeram (Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.)

BruxZir Solid Zirconia (Glidewell Laboratories)

(800) 533-6825, (716) 691-0010 www.ivoclarvivadent.com

(800) 854-7256 USA, (888) 278-0414 Canada www.glidewelldental.com

Tetric EvoCeram is a universal, nanohybrid composite. It is indicated for Class I, II, III, IV, and V restorations; veneering anterior teeth; splinting of mobile teeth; and repair of ceramic and composite veneers. • “I loved the way it blended with the tooth.” • “Easy to place, sculpt and, in general, work with.”

BruxZir Solid Zirconia Crowns and Bridges is a monolithic solid zirconia restoration with no porcelain overlay. • “BruxZir restorations had a high rate of acceptance by patients.” • “Great option for second molars because minimal occlusal reduction is required (0.5-1.0 mm).“ • “The recalled BruxZir restorations looked great and had excellent anatomy and surface finish.“

TOP LONG-TERM PERFORMER - CERAMIC

IPS e.max (Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.) (800) 533-6825, (716) 691-0010 www.ivoclarvivadent.com

TOP LONG-TERM PERFORMER - CEMENT

3M ESPE Unicem/ Unicem 2 Self-Adhesive Resin Cement (3M ESPE) (800) 634-2249, www.3mespe.com

Implants TOP IMPLANT CEMENT

implantlink semi (Preat Corporation) (800) 232-7732, www.preat.com implantlink semi is a dual-cured, temporary resin cement for luting restorations to implants. • • • •

“Nice mix, nice shade, easy to handle.” “Ease of dispensing.” “I liked the gel phase clean-up.” “Ease of removal of restoration.”

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TOP IMPLANT ATTACHMENT PICK UP MATERIAL

Quick Up (VOCO) (888) 658-2584 www.voco.com/us Quick Up is a pink-colored, self-cured Implant Pick Up composite for adhering attachment components into removable prostheses. • “Very complete kit.” • “Makes placing connectors much easier.” • “Quick Up LC prevents locking acrylic around implant.” • “Detailed instructions yielded great results.” • “Color blends well with denture base.”

2015 PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS

Hygienists HYGIENIST’S CHOICE

Cavitron slimLINE 1000 FIT GRIP Ultrasonic Insert (DENTSPLY Professional) (800) 989-8825, www.dentsply.com

TOP PROPHY ANGLE

2pro Total Access Disposable Prophy Angles (Premier Dental Products Company) (888) 670-6100, (610) 239-6000, www.premusa.com

TOP PROPHY PASTE

Gelato Prophy Paste (Keystone Industries) (856) 663-4700 www.keystoneind.com Gelato Prophy Paste with fluoride (1.23% fluoride ion) contains a unique blend of cleaning and polishing agents. • • • • • •

“Does not splatter.” “Mild flavors.” “Easy to rinse.” “Patients liked the flavor variety.” “Cups are color-coded and easy to open.” “Does not feel gritty in the mouth.”

TOP FLUORIDE VARNISH

TEETHMATE DESENSITIZER (Kuraray America Inc.) (800) 879-1676 www.kuraraydental.com TEETHMATE DESENSITIZER is composed of a calcium phosphatecontaining powder and a liquid that is primarily water. • “TEETHMATE DESENSITIZER is easy to apply and seems to provide consistent relief.” • “While the initial reduction in sensitivity experienced by patients was not always maintained at the same level after six months, all were pleased with the overall result.”

TOP PREVENTATIVE PRODUCT

FluoroDose (Centrix, Inc.)

MI Paste Plus (GC America, Inc.)

(800) 235-5862 www.centrixdental.com

(800) 323-7063, (708) 597-0900 www.gcamerica.com

FluoroDose is a clear 5% sodium fluoride varnish. FluoroDose is indicated for the treatment of hypersensitive root surfaces and prevention of root decay in older patients, and for caries prevention in children

MI Paste Plus™ is a waterbased creme containing RECALDENT™ a milk derivative, (CPP-ACPF - casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride) with incorporated fluoride to aid in tooth remineralization and caries prevention.

• “Seemed to be less sticky than other brands I have used.” • “Patients like the variety in flavors.” • “Every child liked it!”

TOP DESENSITIZER

• “Good consistency for spreading on the teeth.” • “I had high patient compliance.”

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2015 PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS

Assistants ASSISTANT’S CHOICE ClearView Single-Use Nasal Hoods (Accutron, Inc.) (800) 531-2221 www.accutron-inc.com ClearView Single-Use Nasal Hoods used to deliver nitrous oxide, have a double-hood design that includes a colored, scented inner hood as well as a transparent outer hood. The addition of this transparent outer hood gives the clinician a visible indication (in the form of condensation), that the patient is properly breathing the nitrous oxide. • “Nice variety of scents.” • ‘Patients say they are comfortable.” • “Seals well around the nose.”

TOP WHITENING - IN-OFFICE BEYOND Polus Whitening Accelerator with BEYOND II Complete Professional Whitening Kit with Tray Whitening Material (BEYOND Dental & Health) (281) 277-4352 www.beyonddent.com BEYOND Polus Whitening Accelerator is an in-office whitening system. BEYOND II Complete kit contains everything needed for the treatment of the most difficult whitening cases. • “This system produces the most consistent results. Every patient lightened at least three Vita shades. • “Complete kit - contains everything I need.”

Pediatric

TOP WHITENING - TAKE-HOME

Venus White Pro (Heraeus Kulzer) (800) 431-1785 www.heraeusdentalusa.com Venus White Pro is a takehome whitening kit for custom trays. The carbamide peroxide whitening gel in the kits is available in concentrations of 16%, 22% and 35%, and in various kit configurations, to meet patient needs. • “The 35% gel whitens the teeth fast!” • “Nice patient kit.” Patients’ Comments: • “It really lightened my teeth!” • “I liked the amount of gel that was provided in the kit.”

TOP PEDIATRIC PRODUCT

Zooby Prophy Angles/ Prophy Paste (Denticator) (800) 227-3321 www.denticator.com Prophy Angles: • “The animal characters were great for children ages 2-8. It really helped to engage the patient.” • “Zooby Prophy Angles performed as well or better than any prophy angles I have.” • “The quality and design are great.” Prophy Paste: • “Kids enjoyed the flavors.” • “The variety and names of flavors are great for kids.”

Dental Assistants are a critical part of success in a dental practice. Every month, our amazing dental assisting team shares tips and tricks for making product integration easy and beneficial. Look for this valuable information on our website and share it with your team!

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2015 PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS

Infection Control TOP GLOVES - LATEX

TOP GLOVES - NITRILE

Cyntek Powder-Free Latex Gloves (Cranberry USA)

Ultraform® PowderFree Nitrile Examination Gloves (Microflex)

(888) 811-6839, (707) 553-6190, www.cranberryusa.com

(8800) 876-6866, microflex.com/BetterThanSkin.com

TOP GLOVES - POLYCHLOROPRENE

Le Soothe Polychloroprene Powder Free Exam Gloves (SmartPractice) (800) 522-0800 www.smartpractice.com Le Soothe Polychloroprene Powder Free Exam Gloves are latex-free, ambidextrous, single-use gloves containing an emulsion of aloe vera, nopal, and vitamin E. • “The material stretches, unlike other non-latex gloves, making donning much easier.” • “Feels like I don’t even have a glove on.” • “Made my hand feel soft.”

TOP INSTRUMENT PROCESSOR

HYDRIM L110w G4 (SciCan) (800) 572-1211 www.scican.com The HYDRIM L110w G4 is a large capacity, stainless steel instrument washer that can be freestanding or mounted under a counter. • “Instruments are clean and dry before sterilization.” • “I used the five minute rinse cycle to clean soiled instruments immediately after use - later I ran a full cycle.”

TOP WATERLINE PRODUCT

DP365B (Dentapure) (800) 972-3543 www.dentapure.com

TOP HAND SANITIZER

Moist SURE™ Foaming Sanitizer (Sultan Healthcare) (800) 637.8582, (201) 871-1232 www.sultanhealthcare.com Moist SURE Foaming Sanitizer is designed to sanitize and moisturize hands. • “I like this product - it is not greasy, absorbs quickly, and has a mild scent.” • “It didn’t leave a slimy residue on my hands like some gels do.” • “I loved that it did not adversely affect my hands and in fact, conditioned my skin to be smoother and less irritated.”

TOP HAND CARE

Hand Essentials™ Skin Repair Cream (Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company) (800) 483-7433, www.hu-friedy.com 12

The DP365B (DentaPure) is an iodine-based waterline treatment system designed to remove microorganisms from waterlines in dental practices. A study by THE DENTAL ADVISOR showed that DP365B cartridges were able to successfully reduce and achieve control of waterborne bacteria in dental waterlines for a one-year test interval.

TOP STERILIZER - CLASS B

BRAVO (SciCan) (800) 572-1211 www.scican.com BRAVO is a fractionated vacuum sterilizer that incorporates both pre-vac and post-vac cycles designed for optimum steam penetration and uses only fresh distilled water for every cycle. • “Dries instruments and pouches better than any other sterilizer.” • “Easy to use; easy to load/unload.” • “I like the auto fill and auto drain features.”

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TOP SURFACE DISINFECTANT

Optim 33 TB (SciCan)

TOP DISPOSABLE EYEWEAR

TIDIShield Assemble ‘n Go™ Eye Shields (TIDI Products)

(800) 572-1211 www.scican.com

(800) 521-1314, www.tidiproducts.com

OPTIM 33TB is a ready-to-use, accelerated hydrogen peroxide (0.05%) one-step, multipurpose, disinfectant cleaner. • “OPTIM 33TB sprays on evenly.” • “The pre-moistened wipes are wetter than my previous brand.” • “The product is non-irritating to eyes/ skin – no warning labels needed.”

TOP LAB PERFORMER - INFECTION CONTROL

Clorox Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner and Disinfectant (Clorox Company) (800) 638-2625 www.cloroxprofessional.com

TOP MASK

SecureFit Technology Face Masks (Crosstex) (888) 276-7783, (631) 582-6777 www.crosstex.com

Clorox Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes are a one-step cleaner disinfectant, designed to offer a fast-working alternative to bleach-based disinfectants. Studies by THE DENTAL ADVISOR showed that these wipes quickly and effectively clean surfaces and kill all test organisms within the prescribed contact times.

SecureFit® Face Masks are a patent pending fluid-resistant, ear loop, disposable, single-use face masks. • • • •

“Masks have a good fit and are secure and comfortable.” “I like the top and bottom strips for better adaptation/comfort.” “Easy to breath - does not fog up glasses.” “I like the availability of three barrier levels.”

TOP GAUZE UltraPure® Non-Woven Sponges (Crosstex) (888) 276-7783, (631) 582-6777 www.crosstex.com

Disposables TOP AIR/WATER SYRINGE TIP

Seal-Tight (Kerr TotalCare) (800) 841-1428 www.KerrTotalCare.com Seal-Tight is a disposable air/ water syringe tip designed to help prevent cross contamination. • “Absolutely no water contamination when using air!” • “We are switching all our syringes over to this system. I liked the quality of the adaptor, uniform spray, and quality of the tips.” • “Spray was even and uniform. I could rotate the syringe tips, but they didn’t twist during use.” Vol. 32, No. 01 Jan/Feb 2015

TOP HVE TIP

Safe-Vac (Safe-Vac, LLC) (866) 294-0321, www.safevac.com

TOP ISOLATION AND EVACUATION DEVICE

Dry Shield (Dry Shield) (888) DRY-0300, dryshield.com

TOP SALIVA EJECTOR

Safe-Flo Saliva Ejectors (RJC Products) (651) 735-3935, www.safe-flo.com 13

2015 PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS

Miscellaneous Awards TOP INNOVATIVE PRODUCT

DENTCA CAD/CAM Dentures (DENTCA, Inc.) (855) 433-6822 dentca.com Using CAD/CAM, DENTCA is capable of greatly enhancing the final denture quality due to 3D modeling and production techniques, reducing manufacturing time and costs. DENTCA only requires 1 patient visit before final denture delivery, compared to 5 or more visits required by traditional methods. Additionally, the 3D model is a permanent digital record. DENTCA can access the file in the event a replacement or additional set of dentures is needed.

TOP CARIES DETECTOR

Spectra Caries Detection Aid (Air Techniques) (800) AIR-TECH, (516) 433-7676 www.airtechniques.com Spectra Caries Detection Aid is a digital imaging product used as an aid in caries detection. • “Easy to use and no calibration required.” • “Patients love to see the pictures of their teeth. They like the high-tech nature of the process, and it is a great motivator to follow through with treatment.”

TOP INNOVATIVE EQUIPMENT

OralID (OralID)

(800) 801-6491, www.Stratasys.com

(855) 696-7254 www.oralid.com

BEST VALUE EQUIPMENT ®

STERLING High Speed Fiber Optic Handpiece (Benco Dental) (248) 494-4460, www.benco.com

TOP LED OVERHEAD LIGHT

TOP PHOSPHOR STORAGE PLATE

ScanX Classic (Air Techniques) (800) AIR-TECH, (516) 433-7676 www.airtechniques.com

TOP SPLINTING MATERIAL

A-dec LED (A-dec)

Dentapreg SFM (Dentapreg America, Inc.)

(800) 547-1883, (503) 538-7478 www.a-dec.com

(866) 697-5266 www.dentapreg.com

TOP INTRAORAL CAMERA

IRIS Intraoral Camera (Digital Doc) (800) 518-1102 www.digi-doc.com IRIS is an intraoral camera that features a user-friendly, multistop focus wheel and a unique USB connector. • “Great images!” • “Camera is lightweight with a slim head.” • “Easy to operate.” • “Lights are bright but do not wash out the colors in the images.”

TOP ORAL CANCER SCREENING DEVICE

Objet Eden260V (Stratasys)

TOP DENTAL DAM

Isodam (Hedy Canada) (403) 287-0012, (800) 661-HEDY www.hedycanada.com Isodam is a non-latex dental dam formulated from synthetic polyisoprene (similar to natural rubber). • “This is probably the best dental dam I have ever used. I was very pleased with it.” • “It is extremely flexible and doesn’t tear when stretching it.”

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TOP AIR COMPRESSOR

TOP VACUUM

AirStar 70 Dental Air System (Air Techniques)

Mojave Dry Vacuum System (Air Techniques)

(800) AIR-TECH, (516) 433-7676 www.airtechniques.com AirStar 70 Dental Air System is a 100% oil-free air compressor with membrane drying technology.

(800) AIR-TECH, (516) 433-7676 www.airtechniques.com The Mojave Dry Vacuum System utilizes a single-stage regeneration pump driven by a variable frequency drive.

• “Quiet and requires little maintenance while providing consistent air pressure.” • “Very low maintenance, no oily smell.” • “Handpieces run strong, air lines are moisture free, and many operators are able to work at one time.”

• “So simple and reliable.” • “There was no change in suction power, no matter how many operatories were in use.” • “Saving water and electricity is a bonus.” • “System may be expanded if my practice grows.”

TOP GREEN PRODUCT

TOP ENDODONTIC ACCESS BUR

Bio-Pure (SABLE INDUSTRIES INC.)

Munce Discovery Burs (CJM Engineering)

(800) 368-8106, Fax: (519) 579-9324 www.trybiopure.com, www.sableindustriesinc.com

(888) 256-0999 http://www.cjmengineering.com/

TOP ENDODONTIC MEDICAMENT

Diapaste (Diadent Group International) (877) 342-3368, (604) 451-8851 www.diadent.com Diapaste is a calcium hydroxide and barium sulfate root canal treatment material. • “Highly radiopaque.” • “Pre-mixed paste saves time.” • “Tips are flexible.”

TOP PATIENT PRODUCT

Cinema ProMED System (Total 3D Solutions) (248) 494-4460 www.total3dsolutions.com

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TOP ENDODONTIC REPARATIVE CEMENT

NeoMTA Plus (Avalon Biomed, Inc.) 844-MTA-PLUS (844-682-7587) www.avalonbiomed.com NeoMTA™ Plus® root and pulp treatment material is a powder/ gel system with no resin. The components are an extremely fine powder primarily tricalcium and dicalcium silicate plus a waterbased gel. • “Good radiopacity.” • “Versatile material.” • “Ideal material to treat a pinpoint pulp exposure during a restorative procedure.”

TOP DENTURE RELINE MATERIAL

Sofreliner Tough S (Tokuyama Dental America Inc.) (877) 378-3548, www.tokuyama-us.com

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BEST VALUE PRODUCT

TOP DYNAMIC MIXER

MIXPACTM T-Mixer (Sulzer Mixpac AG)

Dynamix speed (Heraeus Kulzer)

+41 81 772 20 00 www.sulzer.com MIXPACTM T-Mixer automix tips are a new generation of mixing tips designed to minimize material waste while providing a consistent, highquality mixing result.

(800) 431-1785 www.heraeusdentalusa.com Dynamix speed is an automatic impression mixing unit with three speed options.

• “Homogeneous mix and less waste.” • “I found the MIXPAC T-Mixer tips to be an excellent product, providing a savings to the office without changing procedures.” • “Seemed to be easier to extrude material.”

TOP LABORATORY PRODUCT

• “Loading an impression tray is usually hard on my hand from squeezing the handle of an automix gun. This mixing system is literally as easy as the push of a button.” • “Cartridges are easy to change.”

TOP SMILE SIMULATION SOFTWARE

Perfect Polish Diamond Compound (American Dental Supply, Inc.)

SNAP Cosmetic Simulation Software (Snap Imaging Systems)

(800) 558-5925, www.americandentalsupply.net

(727) 748-5497, (866) 987-7627, www.SnapDental.com

TOP AMALGAM CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

Hg Containment System (Anterior Quest) (877) 750-4347 www.anteriorquest.com The Hg Containment System is a containment unit and removal service for management of mercury and amalgam in dental wastewater. • “Elegant in its simplicity.” • “No expensive filters to replace.” • “No more cleaning of the suction trap!”

TOP OCCLUSAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM

T-Scan® System (Tekscan) (800) 248-3669 www.tekscan.com/dental

TOP PANORAMIC IMAGING SYSTEM

CS 8100 Digital Panoramic System (Carestream Dental) (800) 944-6365 www.carestreamdental.com The CS 8100 digital panoramic system is a compact x-ray unit and dental imaging software. • “One of the easiest machines to use.” • “Clear, crisp images.” • “Small, compact unit.”

TOP TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM

ALL-IN-ONE FEDERAL OSHA/GHS & HIPAA/ Omnibus Rules Training & Compliance Package (Dental Enhancements) (941) 587-2864, www.dentalenhancements.com

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Oral Surgery TOP HEMOSTATIC DRESSING

TOP ORAL SURGERY INSTRUMENT

SureStop (Impact Medical Sales and Supply)

Luxator (Directa Dental) +46 8 506 505 75 www.directadental.com

www.impactmedicalss.com SureStop is a sterile, soluble cellulose-based dressing that transforms quickly into a clear, viscous gel upon contact with blood or fluids.

TOP RESORBABLE MEMBRANE

GUIDOR® matrix barrier (Sunstar Americas, Inc.)

• “Stops bleeding very effectively.” • “Excellent product and a must have if you do extractions.” • “Good adjunct to pediatric extractions since kids have a hard time maintaining pressure on gauze.”

+41 21 821 0500 www.sunstar.com

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015 1:00pm PT, 4:00pm EST

Dr. Sabiha Bunek, Editor In Chief of THE DENTAL ADVISOR, will discuss highly rated products in the industry. These products are carefully chosen for outstanding performance when used by practicing clinicians. Product features, advantages, and clinical use will be discussed. This session will also allow attendees to ask questions on product use and clinical armamentarium. Categories will include: Direct and Indirect Restoratives, Long Term Performers, Infection Control Products, Specialty Products, and Hygiene Products. For over 30 years, THE DENTAL ADVISOR has been a trusted resource for the dental industry providing objective information on products and equipment.

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2015 PREFERRED PRODUCTS

2015 Preferred Products DIRECT RESTORATIVE Topical Anesthetic: OneTouch Advanced (Hager Worldwide) Needle: Transcodent Painless Injection Needles (Transcoject America, LLC) Bur - Diamond: MEISINGER “Singles” (Meisinger USA, LLC)

Bulkfill Composite - Base: Surefil SDR flow (DENTSPLY Caulk)

Cement - RMGI: 3M ESPE RelyX Luting Plus Automix (3M ESPE)

Universal Composite: ZNano (Danville Materials) Universal Composite - Multilayer: Aura [SDI (North America), Inc.] Cement - Self-Adhesive: G-CEM LinkAce (GC America, Inc.)

Bur - Carbide: Great White #2 (S.S. White Burs, Inc.)

RMGI - Restorative: 3M ESPE Ketac Nano Light-Curing Glass Ionomer Restorative (3M ESPE)

Handpiece - Electric: MX2 Micro-Series (Bien Air USA)

LED Curing Light: 3M ESPE Elipar S10 Curing Light (3M ESPE)

Sectional Matrix: V3 Ring Sectional Matrix System (Triodent Corp.)

Composite Finishing/Polishing: One Step: DIMANTO (VOCO)

Cement - Adhesive Resin: eCEMENT (Bisco Dental Products)

Composite Finishing/Polishing: System: KENDA G.P.S (Kenda AG) INDIRECT RESTORATIVE Soft Tissue Management Paste: 3M ESPE Retraction Capsule (3M ESPE)

4th-generation Bonding Agent: 3M ESPE Adper Scotchbond MultiPurpose Plus System (3M ESPE) 5th-generation Bonding Agent: RivaBond LC [SDI (North America), Inc.]

Soft Tissue Laser: Photon 3 and 10 Watt (Zolar Technologies) Impression Material - PVS: Aquasil Ultra Smart Wetting Impression Material (DENTSPLY Caulk) Bite Registration: R-SI-LINE METAL BITE (R-Dental)

Universal Bonding Agent: Adhese Universal (Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.)

Flowable Composite - High Viscosity: G-Aenial Universal Flo (GC America, Inc.) 18

Cement - Esthetic Resin: NX3 Nexus® Third Generation (Kerr Corporation)

Composite Core Material: Luxacore Z Dual (DMG America) Fiber Post: iLumi post (iLumi Sciences, Inc.)

Cement - Temporary, Non-Eugenol: Temp-Bond® NE™ (Kerr Corporation)

Ceramic Primer: Z-Prime Plus (Bisco Dental Products) www.dentaladvisor.com

2015 PREFERRED PRODUCTS Alginate: Cavex ColorChange (Cavex Holland B.V.)

Prophy Paste: Enamel Pro (Premier Dental Products Company)

Mask: Com-Fit Plush™ (Sultan Healthcare)

Prophy Angle: Sparkle Prophy Angle (Crosstex) Fluoride Varnish: Kolorz ClearShield (DMG America)

IMPLANTS Implant Cement: Premier Implant Cement (Premier Dental Products Company) ASSISTANTS Whitening - In-Office: Sinsational Smile (Sinsational Smile)

Preventive Product: Remin Pro (VOCO) Desensitizer: Shield Force Plus (Tokuyama Dental America) PEDIATRIC Pediatric Product: Vertise™ Flow (Kerr Corporation)

MISCELLANEOUS AWARDS Innovative Product: Phocal Discs (Colldent Ltd.) Best Value Product: Access Crown (Centrix, Inc.) Best Value Equipment: Sable Access S4500KL and Rotamax S6500 KL (Sable Industries) LED Overhead Light: Helios 3000 LED Operatory Light (Pelton & Crane)

DISPOSABLES Gauze: SteriPocket (Richmond Dental)

INFECTION CONTROL Gloves - Nitrile: Aqua Source (Cranberry USA)

Intraoral Camera: Polaris Intraoral Camera (Air Techniques)

Gloves - Polychloroprene: NeoGuard (Microflex) Hand Sanitizer: Avagard D (3M) Hand Care: Essensoy Deep Treatment Cream (Cranberry USA) Air/Water Syringe Tip: Flashtips (Sultan Healthcare)

Instrument Processor: G7881 Dental Disinfector (Miele Professional)

Oral Cancer Screening Device: Velscope VX (LED Dental) Endodontic Reparative Cement: MTA Reparative Cement (Angelus)

Waterline Product: Monarch Lines (Air Techniques)

HVE Tip: Multi-Axis Spiral Suction (M.A.S.S.) (Ghost Mfg)

Green Product: BeeSure Naturals Ear Loop Face Mask (EcoBee Inc.)

Surface Disinfectant: CaviWipes (Kerr TotalCare) HYGIENISTS Hygienist’s Choice: RDH Freedom Cordless Prophy (DENTSPLY Professional) Vol. 32, No. 01 Jan/Feb 2015

Amalgam Containment System: Hg5 Amalgam Separator (SolmeteX) Smile Simulation Software: Smile Guide Touch Pro (Digident, LLC) 19

Product Awards & Preferred Products dentaladvisor.com

NeoMTA Plus Avalon Biomedic, Inc.

iLumi post iLumi Sciences, Inc.

NV Microlaser Den-Mat Holdings, LLC

OptiBond速 FL Kerr Corporation

Pink Band PinkBand Dental Solutions, Inc.

SecureFit Technology Face Masks, Crosstex