Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, according to a study by Rutgers University researchers.

The study, recently published in the Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice, analyzed the health records of 107 community-dwelling senior citizens treated at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine clinic between 2015 to 2016.

The results showed that more than 25 percent of the patients had malnutrition or were at risk for malnutrition. The researchers saw a trend in which patients with 10 to 19 teeth were more likely to be at risk for malnutrition. Those patients classified as having malnutrition had higher rates of weight loss, ate less and more frequently reported that they suffered with dementia and/or depression and severe illnesses than those who had a normal nutrition status.

“The mouth is the entry way for food and fluid intake,” said lead author Rena Zelig, director of the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program at Rutgers School of Health Professions. “If its integrity is impaired, the functional ability of an individual to consume an adequate diet may be adversely impacted.”

Although further studies need to examine the relationships between tooth loss and malnutrition risk, Zelig said the findings show that dental clinics are ideal locations to perform nutritional status screenings as they can identify patients who may not regularly visit a primary care provider and who may be at risk for malnutrition. “Clinicians also can provide patients with referrals to Registered Dietitians and community assistance programs such as Meals on Wheels to prevent further decline in nutritional status,” she said.

This was the first part of a mixed-methods grant to research the associations between tooth loss and nutritional status in older adults. The second part of the grant built on these results and qualitatively studied the eating experience and eating-related quality of life of community-dwelling older adults using qualitative interviews.

The study sets the stage for further research to examine the relationships between tooth loss and malnutrition risk and the impact of tooth loss on the eating experience and eating-related quality of life.

ABOUT RBHS

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network and four centers and institutes. RBHS offers an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research and the full spectrum of allied health careers. RBHS clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state. 

The American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD) awarded Ultradent Product’s Uveneer™ Direct Composite Template System as its 2019 Best Product. The award was presented by AAWD President-Elect, Dr. Brittany Bergeron, to Ultradent representative Kristin Verdone, on August 6, 2018, during the 97th Annual Conference of AAWD held at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa, Georgia.

The Uveneer system is a unique, minimally invasive template system that creates beautiful direct composite veneers with predictable shape and symmetry—all in one visit. Each template mimics natural dentition and is designed to create high-quality, natural-looking anterior composite restorations.

The Uveneer template system uses innovative technologies that help dentists achieve a refined, anatomically correct, high-gloss restoration in a fraction of the time than if done free-hand. Results are reproducible and predictable. It can also be used for mock-ups and shade selection, as well as temporaries.

With a suggested retail price of approximately $660, the Uveneer system is also affordable.

“Being able to meet the patient in the middle when she couldn’t afford porcelain veneers has made a life-long relationship with this patient, leading to referrals, etc.,” says Dr. Brittany Bergeron, AAWD president-elect and 2018 conference chair. “If you’re looking to simplify your technique for predictable and esthetic direct composite restorations, check out the Uveneer composite veneer template kit. You won’t be disappointed!”

“As a woman with a busy practice, I found that traditional free-hand direct composite veneers were artistically challenging, unpredictable, and not always cost-effective. Being passionate about conservative dentistry, I knew there had to be a better way to create long-lasting, esthetic composite veneers more efficiently and easily. I spent years creating and perfecting a template system that any dentist could rely on, which resulted in the Uveneer system,” said Dr. Sigal Jacobsen, the creator of the Uveneer system. “Ultradent and I are so honored that the Uveneer won the 2019 Best Product Award by the AAWD and hope it can make the lives of the clinicians that use it easier!”

As Dr. Bergeron puts it, “If you haven’t tried the AAWD 2018 Best New Product yet, you’re missing out!”

About AAWD:

In 1921, during the annual meeting of the American Dental Organization, the Federation of Women Dentists was formed. This organization, now known as the American Association of Women Dentists, is committed to “advancing, connecting and enriching the lives of women dentists.” The organization’s membership is comprised of a diverse group of women at different stages in their careers and working in all areas of dentistry. AAWD connects women of all generations to improve overall health of the people they serve as well as personal life. For 96 years, the American Association of Women Dentists has been a trusted resource and voice for women in the dental profession. For more information, visit www.aawd.org.

About Ultradent Products, Inc.

Ultradent Products, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s vision is to improve oral health globally. Ultradent even works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com.

Not near a sink? No problem. LISTERINE® is introducing a game-changing way to get a whole-mouth clean feeling outside of the bathroom. Anytime. Anywhere. Inspired by research from consumer studies and focus groups, the brand is rolling out its largest product launch in years: LISTERINE® READY! TABS™, Clean Mint solid-to-liquid tablets (that don't contain mouthwash) and freshen breath for up to 4 hours on-the-go. Transforming into your boldest, most confident self has never been easier. All it takes is 40 seconds, in three easy steps 1) Chew for 10 seconds to transform the solid tablet to a liquid 2) Swish for 30 seconds and 3) Swallow. And yes, it's 100% safe! Made out of food-grade ingredients and alcohol-free, the tabs were specifically formulated to ingest.

This simple, quick action kills millions of bacteria that cause bad breath, in areas a toothbrush can't even reach, like the back of a tongue. Even better, you can chew, swish and swallow on a plane, subway, train, car, restaurant. Anywhere! Need a boost of fresh breath confidence before introducing yourself for the first time, seconds before that first kiss, or after coffee before that meeting with the boss? Now you can have it at any moment of the day, and when you need it the most.

"Now consumers can have a whole mouth clean feeling even if they're not near a sink," said Sissy Urista, Senior Commercial Director, LISTERINE®. "We're changing the way consumers think about their everyday oral care routine with a revolutionary new form that's completely new to the market so that we can make their on-the-go lifestyle easier."

The LISTERINE® READY! TABS™ rollout marks a two-fold milestone for the brand, creating an entirely new category that will disrupt the oral care industry and unveil a digital-first creative ecosystem.

The campaign includes custom digital programs, TV, social, professional, PR and in-store.

For more information on LISTERINE® READY! TABS™, visit Listerine.com. They are currently available as an 8-pack ($2.99) at all mass food, drug and merchandise market retailers, as well as on Amazon in a 56-count. 

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About LISTERINE®

LISTERINE® has been defining oral care since 1914, with brand scientists driving foundational research on the many powerful benefits of mouthwash in fighting plaque, protecting gums, building strong teeth, and delivering long-lasting fresh breath. LISTERINE® Mouthwash has been used by more than one billion people in more than 85 countries and been awarded seals of acceptance by professional dental organizations around the globe. LISTERINE® Brand is part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies.

About Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc., based in Skillman, N.J., is one of the world's largest consumer health and personal care products company. Our consumer companies produce many of the world's most trusted brands, among them JOHNSON'S® Baby, BAND-AID®, NEUTROGENA®, TYLENOL®, MOTRIN®, and LISTERINE®. Each one of our consumer businesses embraces innovative science to create products that anticipate consumer needs and create experiences that help them live healthy, vibrant lives.  

A new policy from the American Dental Association (ADA) "strongly discourages the practice of direct to the consumer (DTC) dental laboratory services because of the potential for irreversible harm to patients." The new policy expands upon a 2017 ADA policy entitled "Do-It-Yourself Teeth Straightening" to include the sale of partial dentures, teeth whitening trays, snoring appliances, veneers and mouth guards, in addition to DTC orthodontic services.

The traditional role of a dental laboratory is to manufacture prosthetics and devices at the direction of the dentist. The dentist writes a prescription to the laboratory customized to the specific clinical needs of the patient citing the materials to be used and any special design features requested.

Recently, however, some laboratories have offered to sell such products directly to consumers. Bypassing the involvement and oversight of the dentist eliminates the dentist's essential role in diagnosing oral health conditions, creating treatment plans to meet those needs, and safely managing treatment needs through the course of dental care. Self-delivered, unsupervised dental treatment, in the view of the ADA, creates the risk of damage and irreversible harm to patients.

By circumventing the involvement of a licensed dentist, patients lose a very important quality control checkpoint—their dentist—to ensure all aspects of their treatment are performed and are progressing in the best interests of the patient. This includes oversight of the manufacture of prosthetic devices, including disclosure of materials used and country of origin, ensuring that they are to the satisfaction of both patient and dentist. Moreover, if consumers experience problems with a DTC manufactured dental prosthetic, their ability to resolve the situation is greatly impaired in the absence of a dentist who has prescribed the prosthetic device.

However, another avenue is available. Because dental prosthetics, such as aligners, partial dentures and snoring appliances are considered medical devices by the FDA, the FDA encourages consumers as well as health care professionals, in case of problems, to utilize and submit the MedWatch voluntary reporting form to help improve safety by bringing attention to particular issues. More general information about the FDA medical device reporting program can be found here.

In the view of the ADA, the dentist is ultimately responsible for the patient's care, and is the only individual licensed and qualified to accept responsibility for prosthetic care. By adopting this new policy, the ADA strongly discourages the practice of direct to consumer dental laboratory services. Visit MouthHealthy.org/DIYdentistry to learn more.

About the American Dental Association

The not-for-profit ADA is the nation's largest dental association, representing more than 161,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ADA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ADA Seal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The monthly The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit ADA.org. For more information on oral health, including prevention, care and treatment of dental disease, visit the ADA's consumer website MouthHealthy.org. 

In a colossal collaboration on Saturday, October 20, The Smile Generation, Futuro Academy Public Charter School, Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., and KaBOOM! transformed an empty site on the Futuro Academy campus into a kid designed, state of the art playground in just six hours. “Our families are so excited for a space that will promote safe play, fun, and a sense of community for our students,” said Ignacio Prado, Executive Director of Futuro Academy. Throughout the day, dozens of volunteers worked tirelessly as live music played. As the build finished, dozens of proud and tired community members and volunteers participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony, which featured a handmade banner crafted by Futuro Academy students. The official unveiling marks the 13th playground built in partnership with The Smile Generation and KaBOOM!.

During the playground construction, volunteers with The Smile Generation, a referral service that connects prospective patients with trusted dentists in their communities, were joined by Smile Generation-trusted dentists to provide patient care. In partnership with the PDS® Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization committed to serving patients by improving oral health care, clinicians utilized the Foundation’s Mobile Dental Clinic to provide patients comprehensive dentistry, including cleanings, x-rays, scaling and root planing, restorations, and extractions totaling $45,000 in donated dentistry for 80 Futuro Academy students and community members in need.

This KaBOOM! playground collaboration, along with dozens of other annual Smile Generation and Pacific Dental Services Foundation initiatives, is part of the culture of service that is fundamental to Pacific Dental Services, a dental support organization (DSO) that provides business and administrative services for dental offices. “We’re passionate about helping people get healthier and happier,” said Kyle Guerin, Director of The Pacific Dental Services Foundation and Corporate Responsibility. “What better way to do that than by building a playground to benefit the children of the local community?” There will certainly be many more healthy smiles at Futuro Academy thanks to this great, safe place for kids to experience healthy play. 

About The Smile Generation®

The Smile Generation is a referral service that connects patients with trusted dentists and financial options that helps patients afford the care they want and need. The Smile Generation network is made up of more than 650 dental offices throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee, South Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. Smile Generation-trusted offices are supported by Pacific Dental Services® For more information, visit us at https://www.smilegeneration.com; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smilegen; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smilegeneration/; Twitter: https://twitter.com/smilegen; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmileGenerationTV 

About Pacific Dental Services® Foundation

The Pacific Dental Services Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to create opportunities to serve through improving oral healthcare locally, nationally and internationally. By creating opportunities to serve, the PDS® Foundation will positively enhance the lives of those in need and in turn those who serve. The Foundation has key pillars in which we provide access and advocacy to disadvantaged and underserved communities: PDS® Foundation Mobile Dental Clinic; Special Needs Advocacy and Training; and Oral Health Scholarships. For more information, visit www.pdsfoundation.org.

About KaBOOM!

KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to giving all kids – especially those living in poverty – the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play. KaBOOM! inspires communities to make play the easy choice and works to drive the national discussion about the importance of PLAYces. KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build or improve more than 17,000 playspaces, engaged more than 1.5 million volunteers and served over 9 million kids. To learn why play matters for all kids, visit kaboom.org and join the conversation at https://twitter.com/kaboom, https://facebook.com/kaboom, and https://instagram.com/kaboom; #playmatters #PLAYceforKids

About Futuro Academy Public Charter School

Futuro Academy Charter School is a public charter school that was founded in the 2017-18 school year to fulfill it’s mission of educating all Kindergarten through Eight Grade scholars to excel through middle school, into high school, and to a university of their choice. Futuro Academy Charter School was founded using a community based, slow-growth model and currently serves 260 Kindergarten through Second Grade students, and will add one grade level annually until full growth at Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. https://futuroacademylv.org/ 

About Chicanos Por La Causa Nevada, Inc.

CPLC Nevada, Inc. is a Community Development Corporation (CDC) committed to building strong, healthy communities as a lead advocate, coalition builder, and direct service provider. CPLC promotes positive change and self-sufficiency to enhance the quality of life for the benefit of those we serve. CPLC offers the “Promise of Opportunity” through our four pillars of service: 1) Housing; 2) Economic Development; 3) Health and Human Services and 4) Education. Programs within these four pillars include housing counseling, neighborhood stabilization, community revitalization, small business lending, and various social service programs, making Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. the third largest Hispanic non-profit in the country. www.cplcnevada.org; www.cplc.org 

3Shape has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) USA market clearance for the 3Shape Ortho System clear aligner workflow.

The 3Shape Ortho System clear aligner workflow is used in 3Shape’s Clear Aligner Studio software. Because of this, USA dental professionals can now use 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio to design and produce their own orthodontic clear aligner treatments.

3Shape Clear Aligner Studio guides professionals through the case analysis, setup, and staging, and exports to print for production.

Using simple and intuitive workflows, the software provides analysis of arch shapes, overjet/overbite, Bolton ratios, occlusion, and spaces. From there, virtual setups can be created and subdivided into the clear aligner stages needed. Attachments and interproximal reduction can also be added to the treatment plan and when planning is complete, sub-setups can be prepared for printing. Production files can be exported for 3D printing and vacuum forming. The software is compatible with a wide range of 3D printers.

“Around the world, hundreds of thousands of clear aligners are produced every year using 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio. It is very exciting that USA professionals now have the same opportunity to take total control of their design, budgeting, and production of clear aligners,” says Allan Hyldal, Vice President of 3Shape Orthodontics.

Like all 3Shape solutions, 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio is open. Professionals are free to decide how much of the workflow they want to do in-house and/or seamlessly send to design and production partners.

Because the workflow is digital, treatment planning and simulations can be shared onscreen with patients as well as between practice and lab via the 3Shape Communicate cloud platform.

Brasseler U.S.A. Dental, LLC (Brasseler USA), a leading manufacturer of quality dental instrumentation, is pleased to announce the development of new procedure systems for use in CEREC® procedures with cerecdoctors.com. These new procedure systems incorporating Winter Restorative Concepts, a line of diamond burs and refinement instruments by Dr. Robert Winter, now provide clinicians end-to-end solutions for the preparation, finishing and polishing of ceramic CAD/CAM restorations.

Brasseler USA CAD/CAM procedure systems are available in:

· Anterior and posterior tooth preparation systems featuring the Winter Depth Limiting and Winter Shoulder Series of diamonds. These diamonds provide clinicians minimally invasive, precise preparation design ensuring more predictable outcomes for CAD/CAM dentistry.

· An intra-oral ceramic adjustment and polishing system as well as an extra-oral ceramic adjustment and polishing system featuring the Dialite® LD Feather Lite™ series of polishers. These polishers provide clinicians with flexible polishing spirals that easily adapt to any surface, leaving behind an enamel-like finish while preserving unique surface differentiation on ceramic materials, including Zirconia and Lithium Disilicate.

These procedure systems are used and taught by leading dental professionals including Spear Education and cerecdoctors.com.

For more information about Brasseler USA’s extensive product and service solutions for all dental, hygiene and laboratory professionals, please visit https://shop.brasselerusa.com or call 800-841-4522.

About Brasseler U.S.A. Dental, LLC

Brasseler U.S.A. Dental, LLC (Brasseler USA) is a leading ISO-certified healthcare company, providing quality instrumentation to healthcare professionals for use in restorative dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery and oral hygiene. Over the past five decades, Brasseler Dental has developed a reputation as an innovative market leader in diamonds, carbides, polishers, endodontics, hand instruments, and handpieces. Today, Brasseler USA offers the most comprehensive assortment of dental instrumentation under one brand in the world. For more information, please visit www.BrasselerUSA.com.

Prisyna, the oral care division of Synedgen, founded to optimize oral health using advanced, proprietary glycomics technology, today announced the market launch of Moisyn Rinse for the relief of xerostomia.

Xerostomia (also known as dry mouth, or dry mouth syndrome) occurs when there is a decrease in the presence of saliva. Dry mouth affects a large percentage of the adult population, and as much as half of the elderly population in the United States. The symptoms of dry mouth significantly impact patient quality of life and often cause difficulty in chewing, swallowing and speaking. Xerostomia can result in dry, thick oral mucus, painful oral tissues, bad breath, and sleep disturbance.

Moisyn Rinse is the follow-up companion product to Moisyn Mist, Prisyna’s convenient dry mouth spray. The Moisyn product line is the first glycomics targeted therapy that has been shown in a clinical study to reduce pain and increase comfort for patients living with dry mouth.¹ Moisyn products relieve the symptoms of dry mouth while moisturizing and lubricating oral dryness.

“The launch of Moisyn Rinse is another great milestone for Prisyna and our dedicated team. I believe our technology is truly unique, innovative, and most importantly, addresses a need that is not currently being fully met with the product offerings on the market. Prisyna’s advanced, patented technology provides relief that soothes dry mouth symptoms,” said Leo Pranitis, General Manager of Prisyna. “We are now pleased to offer patients dry mouth relief in both a rinse and spray form.”

“It’s exciting to see our product line expand to include the Moisyn Rinse, said Dr. Shenda Baker, COO of Synedgen. “The value of Moisyn to patients reflects the benefit of our core glycomic science in addressing important medical challenges. Prisyna is the first of our divisions to become commercially viable, and we look forward to bringing our innovations to other areas of medicine where acute needs still exist.”

About Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, causes dryness in the oral cavity, most commonly the tongue and roof of the mouth. Typically, it is identified by a reduction or absence of oral saliva and can be brought on by a variety of conditions, including aging. Over 1000 prescription and non-prescription medications, including drugs for treating anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, allergies, and cancer are known to alter the production of saliva and cause dry mouth as a side effect.

Common problems stemming from dry mouth include tooth decay, disturbed sleep, dry throat, burning sensation in the throat, gum disease, oral infections, taste change, and difficulty speaking and swallowing.

About Prisyna

Prisyna, the oral healthcare division of Synedgen, is developing and commercializing a new class of oral health care products based on glycomics, a revolutionary approach using natural glycopolymers to target the mucosal interface. Prisyna uses this unique technology to develop oral health care products that clean the mouth, reduce pain and irritation on sensitive mucosal surfaces and improve overall oral health. Prisyna is building a family of environmentally safe products using cutting edge science to promote healthy teeth, gums and oral surfaces. https://www.prisyna.com/

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More than 150 dental students from 37 dental schools across the country descended on Chicago from October 19- 21 to participate in an Aspen Dental VIBE Session: Academic Edition. This was a one-of-a-kind recruitment event designed to match fourth-year dental students with Aspen Dental practice owners looking to hire new dentists upon graduation.

Aspen Dental VIBE Session: Academic Edition brings more than 150 dental students from 37 schools across the country together for one-of-a-kind recruiting experience in Chicago. Photo Credit: Aspen Dental Management, Inc.

In total, more than 300 interviews were conducted by nearly 50 dental practice owners during the event. What's more, 40 job offers were extended onsite, and 10 attending students have already accepted a full-time position at an Aspen Dental office upon graduation.

Of the roughly 6,000 dental students who will graduate in 2019, an estimated 25 percent will begin their career at a DSO-supported practice. There is an industry-wide race to recruit top talent, which means that DSOs are becoming increasingly competitive to meet the shifting needs and expectations of new dentists who are entering the job market. With a new Aspen Dental branded office opening every five days, Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI) is leading the charge to bring new talented dentists onboard.

"Just as patient expectations of dental care have changed, dentists' expectations for their careers are also shifting, particularly as more women and millennials enter the field," said Dr. Arwinder Judge, chief clinical officer at ADMI. "Events like this are just one of the ways we're revolutionizing how we recruit and train new dentists to adapt to the evolving wants and needs of the next generation."

The Chicago VIBE Event marked the second VIBE Session: Academic Edition this year. Dental students nationwide participated in the event, which included networking, a panel discussion, keynote speakers and one-on-one interviews with Aspen Dental practice owners looking to grow and expand their practices.

Added John Murphy, vice president of talent acquisition at ADMI, "The purpose of the event was simple: immerse students in our unique culture, understand their goals and career aspirations, and make it clear that dentists who join Aspen Dental are supported by mentors and an organization that will stop at nothing to enable their success."

The weekend was capped-off by a fun and engaging experience at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, which was hosting a limited-time "Saturday Night Live: The Experience" exhibit.

More information about Aspen Dental can be found at AspenDentalJobs.com

About Aspen Dental Offices

Aspen Dental-branded practices are committed to breaking down the barriers so that patients can get the care they need today. With nearly 700 offices in 38 states, Aspen Dental practices provide a wide range of general dentistry and denture-related services and offer patient-friendly programs and services, including convenient locations, onsite labs and extended hours. Together, Aspen Dental practices cared for more than 1.7 million patients in 2017. For additional information about Aspen Dental or to find an Aspen Dental office, please visit www.aspendental.com. 

About Aspen Dental Management, Inc. 

With an innovative model that takes care of non-clinical business and administrative services so that providers are free to focus on patient care, the team at ADMI is driven by one overarching purpose: To care for the people who care for the patients. ADMI makes it easier for clinicians to have the careers they've always dreamed of, delivering care to their patients with the support of a team of experienced business professionals who are committed to making their practices a success. Support provided by ADMI includes services and recommendations related to finding the right locations, leasing, acquiring equipment, accounting and marketing.  

Photo Credit: Aspen Dental Management, Inc.

ids (integrated dental systems) introduces AirClean™ implant maintenance system. Air polishing with glycine is a proven treatment for peri-implantitis, a major cause of dental implant failure. The AirClean system easily attaches to the existing handpiece line, is controlled by the chairside foot pedal and allows the user to deliver 30-micron glycine powder evenly and accurately. The glycine formulation is powerful on biofilm yet gentle on all implant surfaces and can be used to treat or prevent peri-implantitis.

The AirClean tip design allows users to remove biofilm in SUB and SUPRA gingival areas faster and easier than any other system. The ability to provide fast and effective treatment saves valuable chair time and improves patient satisfaction.

“The AirClean adapter allows dentists and hygienists to use the system in any operatory” explained Heidi Dubois RDH., the Director of Education for ids, “Other systems are bulky and cannot reach all subgingival areas which is critical in removing biofilm.”

The AirClean system is available from your dental distributor. For more information on our 60 Day Trial Offer, please visit idsimplants.com or call 866.277.5662.