Fluoride Rinse

The Natural Dentist, Medford, Mass, introduces The Natural Dentist Healthy Teeth & Gums Anticavity Fluoride Rinse, designed to strengthen tooth enamel to minimize the risk of dental caries. The rinse is all natural, with no alcohol, artificial sweeteners, dyes, or preservatives. It soothes and protects gums and preserves mouth moisture with aloe vera gel and glycerin and kills germs with xylitol and grapefruit seed extract. The Natural Dentist Healthy Teeth & Gums Anticavity Fluoride Rinse kills bad breath germs and has a minty flavor with cool, menthol freshening, but without burning or staining. (800) 615- 6895; www.thenaturaldentist.com.

Instrument Precleaning Spray Gel

Hu-Friedy Mfg Co Inc, Chicago, announces the extension of its Enzymax^® dual-enzyme ultrasonic detergents to include a ready-to-use spray gel designed for instrument precleaning—Enzymax Spray Gel. With the new spray gel, instrument cleaning can begin while instruments are waiting to be processed. It is a pH neutral, dual enzyme gel that maintains moisture to help prevent debris from drying onto instruments when they cannot be processed right away. The spray gel helps dissolve blood, tissue, and other debris, eliminating the need for scrubbing. Simply spray the gel directly onto soiled instruments, allow to soak, rinse if desired, and process instruments as usual. (800) HU-FRIEDY; www.hu-friedy.com.

Whitening System

Dr. Collins Dental Products, through CH Distribution, Lake Forest, Calif, introduces the All White Bleaching System. The system is an at-home teeth whitening system that includes four 5 ml gel syringes containing 10%, 16%, and 22% carbamide peroxide gel, four thermoform boil and bite trays, and a retainer box for safe and hygienic storage of the trays. (866) 996-9101; www.chdistribution.com.

Surface Disinfection Wipes

Kerr TotalCare, Orange, Calif, announces CaviWipes in a flat pack—the newest member of its surface disinfection line. The new flat pack offers an easyopen/ easy-close pull tab with slim, flexible packaging and adhesive-backed strips. Each flat pack contains durable, nonwoven, nonabrasive disposable towelettes presaturated with CaviCide^® surface disinfectant cleaner. The flat pack allows for easy placement of disinfectant wipes in areas with limited space, helping to maximize countertop and storage space. (800) 841-1428; www.kerrtotalcare.com.

Fluoride Varnish

Zenith Dental, Englewood, NJ, introduces ClearShield™ 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish to its Kolorz™ line of dental hygiene products. ClearShield goes on clear with no yellow staining and is manufactured with flavors developed by gourmet food industry professionals. The varnish is gluten-free and is sweetened with xylitol. Its 5% sodium fluoride formula is designed to offer patients long-lasting relief from dentin sensitivity.(800) 662-6383.

Manual Toothbrushes

Practicon, Greenville, NC, has launched SmileGoods Toothbrushes, premium toothbrushes featuring brand-name quality and design at an economical price. Each toothbrush style features soft, end-rounded Dupont Tynex^® bristles in an unbreakable, nonslip handle for patients of all ages. Offered in a variety of styles and colors, SmileGoods toothbrushes can also be imprinted. Smile- Goods toothbrushes are manufactured under strict ISO 9002 guidelines. (800) 959-9505; www.practicon.com.

Sealant and Liquid Polish

Shofu Dental Corp, San Marcos, Calif, announces ClearCheck SLP, a clear pit and fissure sealant and liquid polish that is approved for use with caries detection devices. Eliminating the concern of hidden caries, Clear Check SLP is designed to seal a tooth effectively, allowing for the detection of decay beneath restorations. It is a therapeutic sealant that encourages remineralization and has a high fluoride release. Composed of a nano filler, Clear Check SLP is resistant to occlusal wear and easy to place. (800) 827-4638; www.shofu.com.

Hand Instrument Grips

Tony Riso Co, North Miami Beach, Fla, introduces SoftDentalGrips, formerly of Acushy. Tony Riso Co recently acquired the Acushy line of dental hand instrument grips. Invented by a dental hygienist who experienced musculoskeletal discomfort due to tightly gripping dental instruments, SoftDentalGrips provide a soft, spongy grip that allows the clinician to use a lighter grasp, reducing hand fatigue. The grips come in two varieties: a patented Soft Air Cell Silicone Grip and a Soft Mirror Grip. They fit onto most instrument handles and enlarge their diameters to 1/2 inch. As a result, the clinician can alternate from a pinch grasp to a palm grasp, reducing fatigue. The grips increase tactile sensitivity by opening the hand to a more neutral position, reducing muscle tension, and enhancing circulation and oxygenation to the muscles. The Soft Air Cell Silicone Grips are autoclavable up to 400°. (866) 986-6974; www.softdentalgrips.com.