Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition No.4, 2016

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | May 2016 C3 INDUSTRY NEWS Ad For this year’s National Facial Protec- tion Month (April), five of the nation’s top dental associations joined forces to remind athletes and recreational sports players to wear mouthguards to protect their teeth. Mouthguards are an essential piece of athletic gear and can help pre- vent serious, painful facial injuries that affect the mouth and teeth. The dental experts at the Academy for Sports Dentistry (ASD), American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), American Association of Oral and Max- illofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and the American Dental Association (ADA) urge parents, caregivers, athletes and coaches to be proactive about staying safe by using a mouthguard. The five associations pooled together the following mouthguard-related sta- tistics to keep in mind as spring sports season begins: 3 – Types of mouthguards: Custom- fitted mouthguards are made by your dentist for you personally. Stock mouth- Protect your game face: A mouthguard PSA 60 – The number of times that ath- letes are more likely to suffer harm to the teeth if they’re not wearing a mouth- guard. All –How many sports during which you should wear a mouthguard. Collision and contact sports may be high-risk for the mouth, but you can still experience a dental injury from other sports such as gymnastics or skating. (Source: American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons) guards come pre-formed and may offer a bulky fit. Boil and bite mouthguards are softened in boiling water and then in- serted and allowed to adapt to the shape of your mouth. 5 – The number of top dental associa- tions that encourage athletes and recre- ational sports players to wear mouth- guards to keep their teeth and smiles intact. 7 to 11 – The ages during which children are most vulnerable to sports- related mouth injuries. Keystone Industries’ PF2 mouthguard provides a do-it-yourself custom fit with no need to take impressions of the teeth. Photos/Provided by Keystone Industries Keystone Industries, the U.S.-based com- pany that manufacturers some of the world’s top mouthguard products, has launchedthelatestproductinitsPro-Form Mouthguard line — the PF2 mouthguard. Unlike laminated mouthguard products that require a dentist to custom fit to the patient, the PF2 mouthguard is a do-it- yourself guard that provides an accurate custom fit without any need to take im- pressions of the teeth. With the elimination of dentist appoint- ments and impressions, the price of this guard is significantly lower than custom- fitmouthguardswhilestillprovidinghigh- impact protection, according to the com- pany. The PF2’s unique design also enables it to be re-fit by the user multiple times. “Being a leader in this field means we need to set the bar high for new products and innovation,” said Michael Prozzillo, vice president of sales for Keystone. “The PF2 will change the way athletes buy mouthguards, but also how the dentist sells them.” The PF2 mouthguard is avail- able in either black or white. The company reports that there will be bulk purchasing available in the near future, which will in- clude a display piece and literature on the product suited for dental offices. New mouthguard has athletes smiling Multiple color options will also be available soon, similar to the Pro-Form line of color options, accord- ing to the company. Custom fit in less than a minute “You won’t be able to get ahold of another mouthguard that can be custom fit in un- der a minute and provide the same benefi- cial features,” said Derek Keene, Keystone’s vice president of marketing and product development. “We’re excited to watch PF2 take off and provide significant value to our customers and athletes across the country.” To keep up to date on the PF2 and Key- stone, go to www.keystoneindustries.com. You also can follow the company on all the major social media platforms. (Source: Keystone Industries) CDA BOOTH NO. 365

Hygiene Tribune U.S. Edition No.4, 2016

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