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	Effective retraction of the lips and cheeks during the dental treatment is the wish of every clinician.

 is a latex-free lip and cheek retractor that reportedly is easy to use, quick to place and comfortable for the patient. The lip and cheek retractor is now also available for children in two new colors: blue and pink.

	Quite often, it is difficult to retract the soft tissue sufficiently with the dental mirror, saliva ejector and cotton rolls. The retraction of the tissue often causes a defensive reaction in the patient.

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	OptraGate is designed to allow unimpeded retraction of the lips and cheeks over a large area. At the same time, the soft and flexible material is said to give in to movements of the mouth in a controlled manner, which reportedly makes it easier for the patient to keep the mouth open. The dental assistant and the clinician can better check and focus on the isolated treatment area, as it is more easily accessible. The dental mirror and saliva ejector are merely used for retracting the tongue and can thus be used more efficiently. OptraGate is designed to raise efficiency by allowing better focus on the treatment procedure.

	The new color variations, blue and pink, are said to give the dentists a chance to break the ice and gain trustfulness of their little patients. They impart a playful aspect to the treatment situation and facilitate relative isolation in young patients.

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Effective retraction of the lips and cheeks during the dental treatment is the wish of every clinician.

OptraGate lip and cheek retractor now available for children in two new colors

announces that for the second year, $100 will be donated to breast cancer research for each pink 

sold during the month of October. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ivoclar Vivadent employees will also be supporting the cause by participating in the 

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“Our award-winning Bluephase® LED curing lights provide a great resource for dental practices, and we at Ivoclar Vivadent believe that donating a portion of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Research provides a great resource for finding a cure,” said Danny Forcucci, Marketing Manger for Bluephase® Curing Lights. “Now you can help us make a contribution toward Breast Cancer Research with the purchase of a pink Bluephase® Style light in the month of October.”

, the Bluephase® Style LED curing light is the latest advancement in dental curing lights that efficiently cures all dental materials. Specially designed for easy access to posterior teeth, the Bluephase® Style can be used cordless or corded. Its slim design and intuitive two-button operation is lightweight and very small, making it the ideal curing light for any treatment.

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, approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. With more than 230,000 new cases each year, breast cancer is a serious and aggressive disease. By funding research, advances in diagnosis and treatment are possible. For more information, contact the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health at 

 Ivoclar Vivadent announces that for the second year, $100 will be donated to breast cancer research for each pink Bluephase® Style curing light sold during the month of October. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ivoclar Vivadent employees will also be supporting the cause by participating in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure.