Dental Products Report-2012-12-01

These sales representatives stood out for great service in the past year. They were recognized and nominated by their peers or by the customers they serve.

The innovators behind some of this year’s top product launches give us an inside look at what it takes to turn a vision into a successful dental product.

This year, clicks are the criteria for gauging reader/user interest. These products are recognized for having the most views in our product database on DentalProductsReport.com.

DPR readers prioritize and value our techniques, case studies, and how-to pieces above all other content. Here are the top requested and best read How-To pieces from 2012. Be sure to check out each article to see the complete procedure in step-by-step form alongside a detailed slideshow.

With an intuitive user interface and computer control system, the CS8100 digital panoramic system’s imaging capabilities are for adult and pediatric patients as well as segmented panoramic, TMJ and maxillary sinus imaging.

The DDS Rescue data recovery solution is a business continuity solution that includes an onsite failover server, cloud backup and 24-hour system monitoring.

Described as an affordable way to simplify injections, the VibraJect® dental syringe attachment from ITL DENTAL controls pain from intraligamental, blocks and palatal injections. It also is said to improve the patient’s experience. Attached to the syringe body, high frequency needle vibrations block injection pain based on the Gate Control Theory.  

For an at-risk teen suffering the pain and humiliation associated with poor oral health, a healthy smile can change everything. It means they can concentrate in school, make friends with their classmates and realize their dreams.

Single use Calasept Color Coded Irrigation Syringes are 3ml Luer Lock syringes, which are color-coded to eliminate risk when using multiple irrigation liquids. They are available in packs of 20 syringes, 10 white and 10 green. The syringes also can be used with Calasept Irrigation Needles.  

Easy-to-install Durastrong® Sky-Scapes® light panels are said to be ideal for reception areas, operatories and offices. They are durable, lightweight decorative fluorescent light covers can replace existing light diffusers in minutes.

Complimenting the line of GUIDOR Matrix Barriers, GUIDOR Allograft is available in mineralized cortical particulate, mineralized cancellous particulate and 50/50 premixed blend of cortical/cancellous particles.

Updating a product isn’t easy. There is customer feedback to consider, as well as how best to use those comments while maintaining the properties that made that product successful. This list recognizes some of the products that were able to do just that in 2012.

Dental Products Report Technology Editor Dr. John Flucke is lucky enough to try numerous products out in his operatories. Here are five he put to work in 2012 that left a lasting impression on him and have the potential to help just about any dental practice.

With the first formula change in 4 years, Philips Zoom! DayWhite and NiteWhite take-home whitening products have increased levels of potassium nitrate, which is said to help reduce tooth sensitivity.

Compatible with both air and electric motors, TorqTech geared straight and contra angle attachments are designed with a high-precision gear system. The attachments are available in a 1:1 straight nose cone; 1:1 contra angle; and a 1:5 speed-up contra angle.

Many of the marketing articles over the past year focused on ways to use online options to boost brand awareness. Drawing from those highly-read features, here are some simple tips for creating an effective Web presence. 

To increase shade matching options, VITAPAN Plus® anterior teeth in 3D-Master® Shades are now available in shades 1M1, 2L1.5, 2M2, 3L1.5, 3L2.5, 3R2.5, 4M2 and 5M1.

These new products were chosen by our Editorial Team based on pure innovation, or the ability to bring greater efficiency or consistency to the practice. Is there any new product you saw in 2012 that should have made the cut? Tell us in the comments section!

Decorated with moons and stars, the 2500 Children’s Texture Grip toothbrush has a thumb grip along with finger grips on the back side. He soft, color-coordinated .007-inch bristles are surrounded by extra-soft .006-inch white bristles to provide gentle, comfortable cleaning. Free personalization of the toothbrushes is available. Tess Oral Health 800-762-1765 www.tessoralhealth.com

These new products generated the most user interest in 2012. What were your top products this year? Tell us in the comments section!

Ortho Insight 3D software simulates tooth movement for treatment planning including extractions, space closure and auto-alignment of dentition. Make precision bracket positioning then transfer to the patient, shortening chair-time and treatment time. The software is said to help orthodontists design accurate orthodontic appliances and eliminate lab fees and storage costs.