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exhibitors18 Chicago Midwinter Meeting — Feb. 21, 2014 By Mydent International Staff n Launched in 1985, the DEFEND brand, by Mydent International, has grown into a global leader, serving more than 50 countries in the manu- facturing of high-quality infection control products, disposables, pre- ventatives and impression material systems. With more than 27 years of reli- able service to the dental industry, Mydent International manufactures more than 40 percent of consumables used in the dental operatory. From award-winning sterilization products, impression materials, pro- phy paste, wipes and lab coats to dis- posables and more, Mydent Interna- tional manufactures more than 300 items used by dental professionals. Award-winning impression material Mydent International’s impression material line is an industry favorite. Recognized by Dental Product Shopper as a “recommended” product, DEFEND impression materials have been describedbydentistsas“thebestmate- rial ever used.” Offering exceptional mix and flow characteristics, DEFEND VPS and bite registration impression materials provide outstanding detail and need minimal dispensing effort. Award-winning disinfectant wipes DEFEND+PLUS Wipes disinfect, deo- dorize and clean hard, non-porous surfaces safely and effectively. The wipes, which contain a stable, low-pH- formulated disinfectant and deodor- ant,featureanew,two-minutekilltime forvariousorganisms,includingmethi- cillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; influenza A; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; and hepatitis B and C; and they deliver aone-minutekilltimeforhumanimmu- nodeficiencyvirus-1.Thesewipeswere awarded “Best Product 2011” by Dental Product Shopper. Ultrasonic cleaning tablets Mydent International’s Ultrasonic Enzymatic Tablets dissolve in a gallon of water in less than a minute to create a powerful and effective ultrasonic cleaning solution. In 2012, The Dental Advisor conducted a clinical evalua- tionofMydentInternational’sDEFEND Ultrasonic Enzymatic Tablets. Evalu- ated by 34 dental consultants in 821 uses, the tablets received a high 90 percent positive clinical rating. Jackets and lab coats Awarded a 4.5+ rating out of 5 from The Dental Advisor, DEFEND+PLUS jackets and lab coats provide the lat- est technology in protection, with 28 percent better bacterial filtration (Nel- son Laboratories, January 2011). These jacketsandlabcoatsaremadeofasoft, three-layer, SMS fabric and provide higher quality stitching, cuffs and col- lar compared to most competition. New spore testing service Mydent’s new DEFEND spore testing service was issued the prestigious “Best Product 2013“ award from a recent clinical evaluation through Dental Product Shopper. Eleven clini- cal evaluators participated, resulting in a final score average of 4.6 out of 5.0. According to the evaluation, “ease of use” received the highest rating (4.9 outof5.0).Theothercriteriaevaluated included response time, effectiveness, instructions, ease of doing tests, docu- mentation and overall satisfaction. This spore testing service provides dentalprofessionalswithaquickturn- around time and access to test results via a secure website. Dual fit masks feature latest technology Mydent’s newly designed line of DEFEND Dual Fit Face Masks create a tight custom fit for enhanced facial protection. With the latest in contour technol- ogy, these face masks feature a form- fitting pliable nose and adjustable chinbandtoensureultimatecomfort. New prophy angles DEFEND Prophy Angles have been added to Mydent’s expanded line of dental supplies. These disposable prophy angles are constructed with contra design to reduce hand fatigue and micro traumas while allowing greater access. DEFEND Prophy Angles are also latex-free, smooth running and vibration-free. New DEFEND ordering website Mydent International has devel- oped an ordering website for den- tal professionals to conveniently place DEFEND orders through their dealer. For a limited time, Mydent Interna- tional is giving away $50 restaurant. com eGift cards to dental profession- alswhoorder$150ormore(suggested retail) of DEFEND products through their selected dealer from the web- site. Learn more at www.defend.com/ order. Charitable initiatives Mydent International is active in supporting charitable organizations. With autism rates estimated as high as one in 91 children, Mydent Interna- tional feels compelled to take action. As a result, a portion of the profits from every DEFEND product sold goes to Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. Mydent International is dedicated to fully maintaining the DEFEND brand promise: “To provide the health-care professional with the highest quality infection control products, disposables, preventatives and impression materials at afford- able prices, supported by superior service and 100 percent customer satisfaction.” 300 dental products and counting Mydent International’s record of reliable service dates back more than 27 years Here in Chicago Visit Mydent International atboothNo.1007forfreesamples, exclusive specials and chances to win SpaFinder gift certificates. For more information on Mydent International and the DEFEND brand of products, call (800) 275- 0020 or visit www.defend.com. 5 (Photo/Provided by Mydent International)