Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | December 2012A6 DENTSPLYProfessionalpre- sented a $3,534 check to the American Cancer Society on behalf of its associates and customers. This is the second consecutive year DENTSPLY Profes- sional has made a contribution for every limited edition pink Midwest® RDH Free- dom® Cordless Prophy System sold in sup- port of the fight against breast cancer. “With so many individuals affected each year by breast cancer, we are extremely proud to contribute to this cause through sales of our pink Midwest RDH Freedom Cordless Prophy System,” said product manager Autumn Anstine. Presenting the check were associates who donated money as part of DENTSPLY Professional’s support of Lee National Den- imDay,whichraisedfundsduringOctober for the American Cancer Society. Like many, Betty McFeely, DENTSPLY Professional‘s Denim Day coordinator, had a personal connection to the cause: “As a breast cancer survivor, I am very happy to raise donations for Lee National Denim Day in support of the American Cancer So- ciety and I am thrilled that DENTSPLY Pro- fessional has chosen to donate proceeds of our pink Midwest RDH Freedom Cordless Prophy System to them as well,” she said. Donations help the American Cancer Society discover new ways to prevent, find and cure breast cancer while ensur- ing access to mammograms and provid- ing free support to people with the dis- ease. (Source: DENTSPLY Professional) Ad Probiotics update Two items need to be updated in the “What is a probiotic?” article on page D1 of the November 2012 Hygiene Tribune, Vol. 5. No. 5: The acclamation-phase dose for Evora Pro oral probiotic has changed from twice to once per day, and the children’s product is no lon- ger available; Evora Pro is safe and effective for both children and adults. Ad DENTSPLY Professional associates show their support on Lee National Denim Day, part of the company's efforts during October to raise funds for the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer programs. Pictured below right is the pink Midwest RDH Freedom Cordless Prophy System. Photos/Provided by DENTSPLY Professional $3,500 raised for cancer research INDUSTRY NEWS