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Interactive Solution for Better Tissue Management
Ultradent Products offers a program featuring step-by-step clinical application of effective tissue management techniques, materials and delivery devices. The disc is loaded with full-length video, clinical demonstrations of infusion techniques. Information on multiple tissue management solutions, including preparation techniques for bonding and direct or indirect placed restorations is also included.

Available for both PC and Macintosh formats, the comprehensive tutorial disk is available free-of-charge by calling 1-800-552-5512.



Self-study CD-ROM Illustrates Clinical Advances in Ultrasonics and Air Polishing and Provides Five Free CE Credits
Ultrasonic scalers and insert tips can do much more today than they could just a few years ago. With the advent of these new tools and techniques, there is an opportunity for the dental clinician to become more efficient and more productive than ever. However, making clinicians aware of these significant clinical advances has been a challenge.

DENTSPLY Professional hopes to change that with the introduction of a groundbreaking educational CD-ROM entitled “Your Clinical Edge: Ultrasonics and Air Polishing.” This interactive self-study tool provides the latest information on the use of ultrasonics in relation to the treatment of periodontal disease, and provides advanced clinical techniques for the use of air polishing.

Designed and written for the dentist and hygienist, the dynamic presentation features video clips that allow the clinician to see the latest technology and techniques. Upon completion of the each section, the clinician will be asked to complete a quiz, which is used for administering Continuing Education (CE) credits. Two CE credits will be issued for the successful completion of the ultrasonics section and three CE credits will be awarded for the successful completion of both the ultrasonics and air polishing programs.

Valued at $399, “Your Clinical Edge: Ultrasonics and Air Polishing” is available free of charge with the purchase of any Cavitron® ultrasonic unit from DENTSPLY Professional. In addition, the company promotes the interactive CD-ROM during various times of the year with the purchase of other scaling and air polishing products. For more information, contact DENTSPLY Professional at 800-989-8826

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The journal, dedicated to the art and science of modern dentistry, has original clinical and laboratory articles with beautiful reproduction of clinical photography, medical illustrations and editorial content that provides information that is easy to understand and implement. For more information, contact Dr. Gary Severance at 561-743-6908.

Degussa-Ney Dental has introduced Bio Pure, a new 99% gold and platinum high noble alloy. The porcelain alloy is designed for highly esthetic copings. BioPure offers a bright gold interior and natural warm background for a wide range of porcelains. The alloy is formulated primarily for single unit applications. No refractories or duplicate dyes are required. For convenience, 30-gram ingot bags are available. Additional information is available by contacting Irene Graeff at 860-242-6188.

The NTI Tension Suppression System (NTI-tss) for the prevention of migraine pain has been approved by the FDA. In clinical testing, 82% of the patients using the NTI-tss had a 77% reduction in migraine events. Imitrex use was reduced by almost 50% in addition to a 78% reduction in nausea episodes.

The Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition Tension Suppression System (NTI-tss) takes advantage of a protective reflex which suppresses the temporalis muscles from contracting with their fullest intensity. General dentists can fabricate and deliver the device, for patients suffering from TMJ syndrome, clenching and grinding, in less than 20 minutes.

The CEO and developer of the device is dentist James P Boyd, an ex-migraine sufferer, who developed the concept for his own relief. Further information is available by visiting http://www.nti-tss.com or by calling: 219-258- 5963.