News
Darby Dental hosts Darby-Q event
Memphis, Tenn.-based Darby Dental Supply held its first annual Darby-Q at Tom Lee Park, Memphis - along the banks of the Mississippi River. More than 600 dentists, hygienists, assistants, and office managers took part in the festivities. Darby hosted the event as a way to thank and support the Memphis dental community. A celebrity guest list consisted of Chris Wallace from the Memphis Grizzlies and longtime Elvis sidekick and TV personality, George Klein. In addition, Dr. Robert Maddux from Hernando, Miss., won the drawing for a Backwoods Smoker Chubby Cooker, valued at over $900.
"It was a fun time where we lay our everyday business concerns by the riverbanks and enjoyed three days of great food and drink with our customers, suppliers, and their families," explained Darby Dental Supply president Gary Rosenberg.
Midmark names new dental sales representative
Versailles, Ohio-based Midmark Corporation announced that Steve Mikulski was named as the new dental sales representative for New England, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire. Prior to joining Midmark, Mikulski was a territory manager for BioLase Technology (Irvine, Calif.). Mikulski will be developing opportunities for Midmark’s dental product line as well as identifying new business prospects through distribution partners. Mikulski will report directly to Ted Kehagias, regional sales manager, dental products - East Coast region.
Zirc hosts Henry Schein reps
Zirc played host to the Minnesota Branch of Henry Schein representatives in late August. After refreshments and a company tour, Zirc continued the meeting with training sessions on its unique color code system and products, along with an in-depth look at the Crystal HD mouth mirror line. Overall, the visit offered Henry Schein representatives a chance to learn more about Zirc and its products.
Essential Dental names Cologgi sales rep
Essential Dental Systems, Inc. (EDS) recently appointed Andrea Cologgi as a Sales Representative for the entire state of Florida. In this position, Cologgi will be responsible for developing and servicing EDS partners as well as driving sales opportunities within her region.
Cologgi comes to EDS with an extensive sales background and has spent the last 19 years as an account manager with both Berkshire Hathaway and Canon USA.
Products
Bel-Cypher Digital Panoramic X-ray system
Belmont introduced its Bel-Cypher digital panoramic X-ray system. The system provides an economical way to capture panoramic and TMJ images. In addition, Bel-Cypher features a special bitewing imaging mode. The system is TWAIN compliant, and will interface with most practice management software. Bel-Cypher utilizes a high frequency inverter and has a small focal spot to produce crisp, clear images - even with minor patient positioning errors. Imaging programs are easily selected via PC interface at each dental practice. The Bel-Cypher includes a 5-year warranty.
www.belmontequip.com
Kerr TotalCare PerfectPearl prophy paste
Kerr TotalCare introduced PerfectPearlTM prophy paste, a new addition to its line of infection-prevention products. A cleaning and polishing paste in one, PerfectPearl is formulated to break down as it cleans, from a coarse to a fine grit, resulting in less abrasion to the dentin and enamel. Available in unit dose cups, it contains fluoride, has a neutral pH value, and is available in fresh mint or bubblegum flavor. For a limited time, Kerr TotalCare is offering a risk-free trial. Every box of 200 contains a box of 10 free cups to try out. If not completely satisfied, the customer can return the unopened main box.
www.KerrTotalCare.com
3M ESPE Lava Chairside Oral Scanner
The 3MTM ESPETM LavaTM Chairside Oral Scanner (COS), a digital impression system featuring 3D-in-motion technology, is now available to dentists nationwide to offer digital impressioning. The scanner’s upgraded software, Lava Software 2.0, offers greater ease of use for crowns, multiple adjacent units, inlays/onlays, 3-4 unit bridges, seated implant abutments and veneers. By using the Lava COS to create detailed 3D impressions, dentists using the system have reported a 41 percent reduction in seating times for single unit crowns and a remake rate due to marginal fit that is 80 percent below the reported industry average. Productivity gains with the new software upgrades include easier anterior and full arch scanning, a faster scanning speed, and reduced processing times.
www.3MESPE.com/LavaCOS
Midmark Track Light Monitor
Midmark Corporation recently announced its second generation dental Track Light Monitor. This enhanced product design combines the proven features of the original Track Light Monitor with a new dental grade HD TV and an improved cable system that delivers an exceptional picture. The new Track Light Monitor provides the best in dental lighting with unparalleled monitor positioning, enabling dental professionals to enhance the patient experience while increasing efficiency and case acceptance. Much the same as the original Track Light Monitor, the second-generation product provides flexible positioning that is achieved through a two-trolley design, allowing independent movement of the light and monitor. The new 17-inch dental grade HD TV features a brighter picture, improved sound, digital TV tuner with closed captioning, HDMI connectivity and a user-friendly menu system. Engineered for the dental operatory, the monitor offers up to 16.7 million colors and 1280 x 1024 SXGA resolution while the sealed display, control buttons and speakers withstand the use of disinfectants.
www.midmark.com
GC America EQUIA
GC America, Inc. introduced EQUIATM, a self-adhesive esthetic posterior restorative system that balances quick and easy handling with excellent esthetics in Class I, Class II (non-stress bearing areas) and Class V Posterior Teeth. EQUIATM combines GC Fuji IXTM GP Extra and G-COAT PLUSTM into a single system that achieves high performing restorations in as little as three minutes 15 seconds.
www.gcamerica.com
Microflex ColorTouch® Pink Latex Gloves supporting Breast Cancer Research
Microflex Corp., a division of BarrierSafe Solutions International® (BSSI), announced the launch of a new hand protection product: ColorTouch Pink latex gloves. Microflex developed ColorTouch Pink as a comfortable glove for those in the in dental, medical, and laboratory environments. ColorTouch Pink gloves can be worn for extended periods, on a daily basis, with reduced hand fatigue. These medical-grade examination gloves are made with polymer-coated latex making them easy to put on, and they are fully textured for a secure grip on instruments, glass, and other hard-to-hold items. The gloves meet or exceed ASTM/FDA requirements and have an AQL of 1.5. ColorTouch Pink latex gloves are colored pink to raise awareness of breast cancer research, a cause Microflex is proud to support. One dollar of every case sold will be donated directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
www.microflex.com
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