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If you would like to make any change to your subscription (name, address or to opt out) please send us an email at database@dental- tribune.com and be sure to include which publication you are referring to. Also, please note that subscription changes can take up to six weeks to process. INDUSTRY NEWS ◊ AWARDS, page C1 Mydent develops new ordering website for dental professionals For limited time, get a $50 eGift card with $250-minimum orders Mydent International has devel- oped an ordering website for health care professionals to conveniently place DEFEND dealer orders. The web- site, available 24/7, enables users to identify their dealer for order fulfillment. For a limited time, Mydent International is giv- ing away $50 eGift cards for www.restaurant.com to health care professionals who order $250 or more (suggested retail) on the website of DEFEND products through their dealer. The eGift card will be issued within one business day. Mydent’s new ordering website enables users to save their favorite products and view prior dealer orders. The website is free to sign up and easy to use on computers, tablets and smartphones. All orders will be processed through an autho- rized DEFEND dealer within two business hours. Access the website at www.defend.com/order or call (800) 275-0020 for further information. According to the company, Mydent Interna- tional is dedicated to fully maintaining its brand promise: “To provide the health care professional with the highest quality infec- tion control products, disposables, preventa- tives and impression materials at affordable prices, supported by superior service and 100 percent customer satisfaction.” The company’s slogan for its DEFEND products is: “Works Better. Lasts Longer. Costs Less.” New DEFEND products available Mydent International recently launched a num- ber of new DEFEND products. Krazy Cone Face Masks feature four characters designed to delight pediatric patients. Choices include a dog, cat, rabbit or a pig. Advantages include: non- glare pliable nosepiece; cool, comfortable breathing; fluid resistant; soft inner layer for facial comfort; fiberglass and latex free; 99 percent bacterial filtration efficiency; and 99 percent particulate filtration efficiency. They come 50 per box each, or there is an assorted box of 40. Four-ply patient towels are three-ply tissue and one-ply poly. According to the company, a unique technique is used to securely bond the layers of tissue and poly to eliminate separation of the layers. Reinforced edges provide added strength and durability. They’re sized at 13 by 18 inches to maximize absorption and patient protection. They come 500 to a case, all blue. DEFEND+PLUS Prophy Angles are contra designed to reduce hand fatigue, micro traumas and to enable greater access. They are disposable, latex free, smooth running and vibra- tion free; and they have a flared cup design to reduce splat- ter. They come 100 per box in a firm cup (purple) or soft cup (green). Omnicare™ Antibacterial Foam Soap (400 ml) is formu- Mydent’s new ordering website enables users to save their favorite products and view prior dealer orders. The website is free to sign up and designed for use on desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. Visit www.defend.com/ order to learn more. Photos/Provided by Mydent International lated with Bag-on-Valve Instant Foam Technology™ for cir- cumstances where hand hygiene is paramount. According to the company, powerful antibacterial action helps control the growth of microorganisms and bacteria. The complementary Omnicare Hand Sanitizer Spray (400 ml) is for disinfecting hands when soap and water aren’t readily available. It kills 99.9999 percent of bacteria. And it contains skin condition- ers and nourishing ingredients to not dehydrate the skin, making it suitable for frequent use. There also is an Omnicare Automatic Dispenser, which comes standard with touch-free mechanism. It requires eight AA batteries (included). Also included are mounting brackets and/or double-sided foam tape that will stick on most sur- faces. All of the new products are available on www.defend.com or by calling the company at (800) 275-0020. Or call or visit the website for more information on Mydent International and all of the the DEFEND brand of products. (Source: Mydent International) GNYDM BOOTH NO. 3618 About Procter & Gamble The Procter & Gamble Com- pany serves approximately 4.8 billion people worldwide with a port- folio of well-known brands such as Ace, Always, Ambi Pur, Ariel, Bounty, Char- min, Crest, Dawn, Downy, Duracell, Fairy, Febreze, Fusion, Gain, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Iams, Lenor, Mach3, Olay, Oral-B, Pampers, Pantene, Prestobarba, SK-II, Tide, Vicks, Wella and Whisper. The P&G community includes opera- tions in approximately 70 countries. You can visit www.pg.com to learn more about Procter & Gamble and its brands. (Source: Crest Oral-B) distributed by Procter & Gamble. Oral-B is the worldwide leader in the more than $5 billion brushing market. Part of the Procter & Gamble Company, the brand includes manual and electric toothbrushes for children and adults, oral irrigators and interdental products, such as dental floss. Oral-B manual toothbrushes are used by more dentists than any other brand in the United States and in many inter- national markets. Contra-designed DEFEND+PLUS Prophy Angles enable greater access while reducing hand fatigue and micro traumas. They’re disposable, latex free, smooth running, vibration free and have a flared cup to reduce splatter. They come 100 per box in a firm cup (purple) or soft cup (green).