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exhibitors18 Greater New York Dental Meeting — Nov. 28, 2012 By DrQuickLook Staff n In the recent presidential election, just how many times was the word “change” mentioned by the candi- dates? The reason is that this word “change” has the ability to conjure up thegoodthingsthatcanhappenwhen you let go of the present way of doing things and look to a new and exciting direction. DrQuickLook™ represents a new frontier in dental imaging by allow- ing the patient to view teeth on a screenthatisheldintheirownhands. The power of this is difficult to put into words. The advent of cellular phones has literally put the world at our fingertips. People of all social backgrounds can see images in their hands that they could only dream of before. DrQuickLook puts the patient in the position of holding the fate of their dental care in their own hands. Seeing is believing! The ease with which DrQuickLook is used by dental staff, who need virtually no training, has led some Shofu’s BeautiBond seventh-generation bonding agent is simple to use and provides results By Fred Michmershuizen, today Staff n BeautiBond™ is a seventh-gener- ation bonding agent developed by Shofu. This new product contains unique dual adhesive monomers that work independently to produce equal bond strengths for dentin and enamel. Available in convenient unit doses, BeautiBond offers easy, one-step, one- coat applications. Just ask Howard S. Glazer, DDS, a general practitioner who has been using the new product for some time now at his practice in Fort Lee, N.J. “I have been a seventh-generation user from the day it was introduced and have used every one on the mar- ket, and I am telling you — this one is hot, and it is getting hotter,” Glazer told today. BeautiBond’s enhanced bond strength rivals that of leading sixth- generation adhesives, but with the convenience of a seventh-generation material. “It will definitely get people who havebeenhesitatingtoswitch.Infact, it makes ‘the leap’ so much easier, and ‘the leap’ is in quotes because there is no leap really,” he said. Glazer said he likes BeautiBond to observe, “It’s just a viewer.” This is 100 percent correct. It’s just a viewer that allows patient to see exactly what you see. It’s just a viewer that allows the dentist to show the patient problems during treatment quickly and clearly. It’s just a viewer that lets you walk to the reception area to talk with a par- ent or guardian. That’s the beauty of because it incorporates two separate chemistries that bond to both the den- tin and the enamel. He also likes that it works with a very low micrometer thickness, leav- ing no gap of potential porosity for his patients. The light-cure, self-etching adhe- sive has a film thickness of less than 5 micrometers for better adaptation of restorative materials and is ideal for highly esthetic and minimally- invasive restorations. Another huge plus, Glazer said, hand-held dental imaging. Users say DrQuickLook can really sell dentistry. It doesn’t. DrQuickLook validates what den- tal professionals tell patients, allow- ing them to make the commitment to treatment and feel comfortable about it. This results in the patient not only making the next appoint- ment but keeping that appointment. is the ease of use the product offers. BeautiBond requires very few steps andtheunitdosedeliveryisstable,for excellent chairside handling. “There is no fumbling, no mixing, no shaking,” Glazer said. “Just look at the steps card — it is as easy as one, two, three.” A single application of BeautiBond requires just 30 seconds for a durable, reliable bond. High-bond strengths are achieved because of BeautiBond’s HEMA-free composition, resulting in virtually no gingival blanching, DrQuickLook becomes the patient’s second opinion. Immediate confirma- tion equals treatment success. A successful dental practice is one that takes advantage of the strength of unique advances in science. Clearly, DrQuickLook represents an advantage that can outpace nearly all others on a value basis. The ability to have every staff member learn to use DrQuickLook in a matter of minutes is critical to its success. So many dental dollars are spent on items that never provide any return on investment. Placing a DrQuickLook in your patients’ hand today will give you control over your practice. No more empty operatories —- just satisfied patients who can see and appreciate the care you deliver. DrQuickLook can deliver this and so much more. which is normally caused by the combination of HEMA and the acid monomer. BeautiBond is an all-in-one adhe- sivethatenablesetching,primingand bonding in one simple step for a wide rangeofapplications.Itcanbeusedwith any composite resin on the market, and is ideal for use with Shofu’s Beau- tifil® IIcompositerestorativematerial. Beautifil II, designed for any appli- cation, is wear-resistant with low shrinkage and has a “chameleon-like quality that allows for a harmonious blend of shades with natural tooth color, yielding ideal fluorescence and optical characteristics that mimic natural teeth,” according to a review by Glazer. An inquisitive practitioner who is always looking for increased effi- ciency, Glazer typically tests half a dozenorsonewproductseverymonth. “Iwantthingsthatarefaster,easier and better, not only for me, the doctor, butalsofortheultimateenduser—the patient,” he said. “After all, we’re in the smile business, so we like to keep everybody smiling.” For a demonstration of BeautiBond, as well as Beautifil Flow Plus, Shofu’s flowable composite indicated for all classes of restorations, stop by booth No. 3207. DrQuickLook: The age of handheld dental imaging Easy as one, two, three 5 Lenny Sulkis, left, of Shofu and Dr. Howard S. Glazer talk about the BeautiBond seventh-generation adhesive. (Photo/Fred Michmershuizen, today file photo) Here at the GNYDM Visit Shofu at booth No. 3207 for more information. Here at the GNYDM FormoreinformationonDrQuickLook, stop by the booth, No. 3829. Patients can easily view their own dental care with a handheld device, Dr- QuickLook. 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