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By Mydent International Staff n Mydent International has grown intoagloballeaderinthemanufactur- ing of high-quality infection control products, disposables, preventatives, impression material systems, rotary instruments and restoratives. From award-winning sterilization products, impression materials, pro- phy paste, disinfectant wipes and lab coats to disposables and more, Mydent International manufactures more than 300 items used by dental professionals. DEFEND Carbide and Diamond Burs Mydent International is pleased to announce the launch of its new Car- bide and Diamond Burs product line. Made of Austrian Carbide, DEFEND Carbide Burs feature a fast, smooth, vibration-free performance, reduc- ing patient discomfort and operative time. These burs exceed interna- tional standards and are 100 percent inspected by infared technology, the company asserts. DEFEND Diamond Burs are manu- factured with German electroplating technology. With minimal pressure required on turbine, these burs offer maximum precision and minimum vibration. To view DEFEND’s new bur catalog, visit www.defend.com/burs. DEFEND Plus Glider Barrier Envelopes This is, according to the company, the perfect barrier envelope to protect phosphor plates from cross contami- nation. It features a unique “GLIDER” loader/sealer,allowingyoutoquickly and easily “glide” your PSPs into the envelope. Upon peeling off the loader’s tab, the envelope practically seals itself. When the X-rays are completed, the center seam allows you to tear open the envelope and start the develop- ing process without ever touching the plate. DEFEND Plus Glider Barrier Enve- lopes can be used with virtually any system on the market. DEFEND T-Mix Mixing Tips New mixing technology provides less material waste and consistently high mixing quality, the company asserts. The changeover to the New T-Mix tips is seamless and 100 percent com- patible. Compatability with the exist- ing MIXPAC™ systems is guaranteed —asbefore,alloriginalaccessoriesfit, the company states. DEFEND Soft Touch Oral Evacuator Tips Cushioned, flexible and patient friendly, these evacuator tips are designed to be gentle on soft tissue and bone. DEFEND Soft Touch Oral Evacuator Tips reduce soft-tissue aspiration and noise. DEFEND Bendable – Tapered Applicator Brushes The company states these brushes make it easier to apply whitening agents, etchants, bonding agents, sealants, desensitizers, adhesives and resins. The brush’s chemical- resistant fibers hold up to the harsh- est dental materials, according to Mydent, and they allow for greater carrying capacity and better smooth- ing and spreading. DEFEND Curved Utility Syringe (12 cc) These syringes are 12 cc, non-sterile and curve-tipped, disposable and ungraduated, and they are used for impression materials and all irriga- tion purposes. DEFEND 20 percent Benzocaine Anesthetic Gels DEFEND’s 20 percent Benzocaine Anesthetic Gels are fast acting with no systemic absorption. The gels pro- vide temporary relief of pain dur- ing dental procedures. The company states the gels comfort patients with minor mouth irritations and have no bitter aftertaste. The gels are avail- able in flavors such as strawberry, cherry,piñacolada,mint,bubblegum, grape, mango, raspberry and banana. DEFEND Toothbrushes Mydent states that its DEFEND Tooth- brushes are the same quality of major brands at a fraction of the cost. DEFEND toothbrushes are individu- ally wrapped and come in assorted colors. The brushes are available as standard adult, premium adult with rubber grip, youth and child. DEFEND Multi-Purpose Disposable Dappen Dishes The DEFEND Multi-Purpose Dispos- able Dappen Dishes are designed to prevent cross contamination for a variety of procedures. They offer a quick and convenient vessel for pro- phypaste,compositematerials,acryl- ics, cements and bonding agents, the company asserts. Each dish is made of high-quality plastic that is imper- vious to most dental materials. Avail- able in assorted colors. exhibitors22 Chicago Midwinter — February 25, 2016 A look at DEFEND products: Burs, mixing tips, toothbrushes and more By Flow Dental Staff n Flow Dental, exhibiting at booth No.1521,isintroducingtwonewprod- ucts at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting. The first product is a fully adjust- able intraoral camera sleeve. New Perfect Fit sleeves let you create a custom-fit sleeve for virtually any size camera. Perfect Fit’s unique design allows youtoeasilyadjustthehorizontaland vertical tension to achieve a custom- like fit. It’s quick, easy and, best of all, will save you time and money. With the new Perfect Fit, your sleeve will stay on every time, and the area above your lens will always be wrinkle-free. Nothing fits your cameralikenewPerfectFitfromFlow Dental, according to the company, which also promises that Perfect Fit sleeves are 30 percent less expensive than other custom-fit camera sleeves. In addition to the Perfect Fit, Flow is also introducing new Slide’n’Stick universal sensor slippers. Slide’n’Stick slides over your Rinn XCP* or Flow RAPiD film bite block, instantly converting it into a univer- sal sensor bite block. Now you can continue to use your familiar film positioning system even after you go digital. Slide’n’Stick is easy to use, inexpensive and makes sensor posi- tioning as easy as film, according to the company. As William Winters, president of Flow Dental, said: “We understand imaging from a work-flow and case- management perspective. Our goal is toenhance,yetsimplify,anyaspectof the process that we can, by whatever degree we can. We make products that are easy to use, easy to adapt and are a benefit to both the patients and the practitioners.” *RinnandXCPareregisteredTrade- marks of DENTSPLY International Two products to make imaging easier 5 To use the Slide’n’Stick, slide it over the film bite block (left), peel off the cover and stick your sensor (center) and then use the positioning arms and aiming rings to complete setup. (Photos/Provided by Flow Dental) Here in Chicago To check out both the Perfect Fit and the Slide’n’Stick for yourself, stop by the Flow Dental booth, No. 1521. Here in Chicago To learn more about DEFEND prod- ucts, visit www.defend.com or call toll free (800) 275-0020. Here in Chicago, Mydent will be distributing free DE- FEND sample packs and product lit- erature. There will also be 4+1 dentist specials on all orders placed at the booth,No.845.Afree10thanniversary Mirrorlite will be available to dentists who order more than $250 worth of DEFENDproducts.A$100giftcardwill be raffled as well. 5 (Photo/Provided by Mydent International)