Sealants are commonly delivered through a syringe, but this can sometimes create voids or excess material which requires adjustment. Champ® Pit & Fissure Sealant from Centrix is a single-unit sealant with a brush applicator. It is a bioactive, light-cured sealant, and it does not require a bonding agent. Instead, the clinician just needs to etch, rinse, apply, and cure. Champ also releases fluoride and phosphate over time.
Note: for those who prefer syringe delivery, Champ will be available in a syringe in July 2021.
Initial Insights
When I use flowable, I dispense it and then use a brush. This has it all in one place!
It would be interesting to see research on the fluoride and phosphate release over time; if it’s longer than other products, I would switch!
Please include etchant in the kit.
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Hand sanitizers are often strong-smelling, drying, and sting cracked hands. HANDSIES by NCA Laboratories is a non-alcoholic sanitizer that uses quaternary ammonium compounds (commonly known as “quats”) to kill bacteria. The formulation reportedly creates a barrier on the hands that prevents bacterial growth for a prolonged period. It contains aloe vera extract as a moisturizer and has a pink coloration. It is available in 500mL bottles.
NOTE: The design of the bottle is going to change, so watch for a new look in the near future.
Initial Insights
The smell is almost floral; it’s very pleasant!
I always have dry hands but this makes them feel softer.
The current bottle dispenses a lot so be sure to really cup your hand.
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In July 2020, an EPA ruling requiring amalgam separators in offices went into effect. While many offices were able to install one, some situations may make it difficult. Capt-all by DOVE Dental Products is a handheld HVE tip with a built-in amalgam separator. It not only prevents backflow, but it also captures all amalgam before it enters the lines. It is single-use and recyclable. The company provides a recycling box for easy cleanup.
Capt-all fits easily into the hand
Initial Insights
This would be great in mobile dentistry or if you’ve just bought an old practice.
Super easy to recycle.
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During appointments, instruments are often wiped off on 2×2 gauze pads or on the patient’s bib. All-Wipe™ Instrument Cleaner by AllPro Dental is a solution to possible pokes and inefficient wiping. It is a multi-grooved foam pad that adheres to the back of the hand, bib, tray, or other convenient locations. The clinician can wipe instruments through the grooves to remove debris rather than searching for a piece of gauze.
Strong adhesive tape on back of pad
Several deep grooves in the foam
Wipes off debris easily!
Initial Insights
It sticks really well to my glove!
I was surprised how well it cleaned my instruments; much easier than fighting with a loose piece of gauze.
I didn’t feel like there was any chance that I’d poke myself when wiping off an explorer.
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DycloPro from Septodont is a topical anesthetic that is unique in that it is an oral rinse. It is indicated to be used to reduce gag reflex in positioning digital x-ray sensors or films and when taking impressions. It can also be used for prophylaxis and scaling and root planing. DycloPro is available in 1 fl.oz. (30mL) bottles. DycloPro claims to achieve satisfactory anesthesia with just 4 to 20 mL of rinse.
Initial Insights
My patient confirmed that it didn’t interfere with his swallowing.
This made such a difference that a patient who had avoided the dentist for over 10 years has started coming back for continued treatment.
Would be great if it came in different flavors.
After swishing, my entire mouth was numb for a number of hours.
I had my patient sit forward to avoid numbing the back of his throat.
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