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exhibitors28 Chicago Midwinter Meeting — February 27, 2015 n Henry Schein recently announced its eighth annual Henry Schein Busi- ness of Dentistry Conference will be held from Oct. 7–10 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Fla. Under the theme “Rise Above Busi- ness as Usual,” the three-day event will feature management training tailored for single-site general prac- tices, community health centers and large and multisite group practices interested in optimizing their use of Dentrix and Dentrix Enterprise practice management solutions and improving the efficiency of the prac- tice or clinic. The conference is expected to attract more than 1,700 dentists and dental team members who are inter- ested in learning new skills in busi- ness management, software use and clinical techniques. Featured keynote speakers include Henry Schein Chair- man and CEO Stanley M. Bergman, New York Times best-selling author Andy Andrews and Jameson Manage- ment founder Cathy Jameson. In addi- tion,conferenceparticipantswillhave an opportunity to attend networking sessions and educational courses cov- By Whip Mix Staff n Preppies pumice paste in single unit dose was introduced by Whip Mix in 1997. It was loved by hygien- ists, assistants and orthodontists as an easy way to clean teeth without any flavoring agents, oils or fluorides. It was safe for those with the most common allergies and was easier to use than mixing pumice paste as needed. Preppies became an ideal product of choice for a variety of operatory procedures. Chlorhexidine was first used as a mouth rinse as an adjunct to con- ventional non-surgical periodontal therapy in Europe in the early 1970s. It received FDA approval in 1986. Chlorhexidine gluconate is an effec- tive bactericidal agent and broad- spectrum antimicrobial drug. Acting as an antiseptic, it is an effective bactericidal agent against all categories of microbes, including bacteria, yeast and viruses. Chlo- rhexidine is useful in many clinical disciplines, including periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and opera- tive dentistry.1 After 20 years of use by the dental profession, chlorhexidine is recog- nized as the gold standard against which other anti-plaque and gingivi- tis agents are measured. Chlorhexi- dine’s anti-plaque effect is a result of the dicationic nature of the chlo- rhexidine molecule, which affords the agent the property of persistence ering a wide range of industry trends, practice management tactics and the latest office and clinical technology. “Each year at the Business of Dentistry Conference, oral health professionals rely on Henry Schein to deliver the tools and training that can take dental teams from good to great,” said Kevin Bunker, president, Henry Schein North America Dental Practice Solutions. “We are confident that this year’s conference will help oral health professionals boost pro- ductivity, operate efficient practices and provide high-quality care with innovative solutions and practice management software.” The conference agenda and course catalog features more than 70 classes on practice management and clinical skills. Topics will include: billing and accountsreceivable;businessmanage- of antimicrobial effect at the tooth surface, through both bactericidal andbacteriostaticeffects.2 Chlorhexi- dinehasbeenaddedtooralrinsesand is available as a gelatin-chip to treat periodontal pockets. Bringing these two great concepts together, Preppies Plus, a pumice paste with chlorhexidine, was intro- duced by Whip Mix in 2014. Building on the foundation of the original Preppies, Preppies Plus packs a pow- erful punch in cleaning for dental professionals. Preppies Plus does not containfluorides,oils,oraddedflavor- ingagents.Itisalsoavailableinsingle unit dose cups. Two separate product evaluations were completed during the develop- ment of the formula for Preppies Plus. Thefirst,atastetest,wascompletedto determine if a flavoring agent should be added because of the somewhat bitter taste of chlorhexidine. Sixty percent of participants felt there was some to little taste of the mix but that the taste was not a deter- rent. None of the participants felt the taste lasted long after , and all sug- gested the product would be better without added flavoring agents. The second evaluation was com- ment; clinical procedures, technology andrecords;continuingcare;customer service;dentalteammanagement;Den- trix, tips, tricks and product updates; insurance; patient information; peri- odontalcharting;practiceanalysisand security; practice marketing; profit- ability,schedulingandtreatmentplan- ning and case acceptance. The event pleted on the consistency of the formula. All participants reported the paste was creamier than normal, did not have splatter issues and they liked the softer consistency. When asked what they thought of the product concept, one general den- tist wrote: “Awesome idea. I am sur- prised it isn’t on the market already.” Starting with the strength of the Preppies pumice paste, and adding the power of chlorhexidine, known as the “gold standard” for antiplaque will also include pre-conference train- ing courses, including Henry Schein Financial Services’ “Entrepreneurship in Dentistry” program, as well as Den- trix Practice Advisor assessments, “Streamlining Billing Processes with Dentrix eServices” and “Improving Patient Engagement with Dentrix eServices.” and gingivitis agents, Preppies Plus was developed. Clinical testing has not been performed to demonstrate the anti- microbial effectiveness of this prod- uct. References 1. Kaplowitz, Gary and Cortell, Marilyn. Chlorhexidine: A Multi-Functional Anti- mocrobial Drug. PennWell. 2. Jones, CG. Chlorhexidine: is it still the gold standard?. Periodontol 2000. 1997. Pgs 55-62. ‘Business of Dentistry’ heads to Orlando Go for the gold with Preppies Plus Here in Chicago Stop by the Whip Mix booth, No. 2221, to learn more about Preppies Plus and request a free sample. Here in Chicago To learn more about the 2015 Business of Dentistry Conference and for regis- tration information, please visit www. businessofdentistry.com,orstopbythe Henry Schein booth, No. 2817. 5 Preppies Plus is available from Whip Mix. (Photo/ Provided by Whip Mix) ‘BusinessofDentistry’conferenceattendeeswillhaveaccesstothe HenryScheinteam, justafewofwhomarepicturedabove. (Photo/FredMichmershuizen,todayStaff)