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Composi-Tight ® 3D Fusion Feather Light LED CLEARFIL MAJESTY ™ ES Flow BruxZir ®

Sectional Matrix System UltraLight Optics, Inc. Kuraray America, Inc. Full-Strength Zirconia
Garrison Dental Solutions Glidewell Dental Laboratories
DentaPure DP365B Sinsational Smile PANAVIA™ SA Cement Plus elements™ free Cordless
Crosstex International Sinsational Smile, Inc. Kuraray America, Inc. Continuous Wave Obturation
Kerr Endodontics
Harmonize™ Universal Picasso /Picasso Lite Traxodent ® Alpen ® Speedster ®

Composite AMD LASERS ® Premier Dental Products Co. Coltene Whaledent, Inc.
Kerr Restoratives
TOP & PREFERRED
2018
JAN/FEB 2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER PRODUCT AWARDS
VOL. 35, NO. 01
This year is a big Top Product Awards Long-Term Performer: Esthetic Zirconia
Long-Term Performer: Zirconia
Hygiene................................15
celebration for us! Hygienist’s Choice
As we look back on Preparation.............................3
Endodontics..........................10 Prophy Paste
all of the wonderful Anesthetic Buffering System Fluoride Varnish
Carbide Burs: Multi-Use Endodontic Bioactive Cement
products we have had Endodontic Irrigant
Carbide Burs: Single-Use
the privilege to evaluate, Handpiece: Air Driven Endodontic Obturation System
many companies and Apex Locator
products have stood the
Handpiece: Electric Driven
Innovative Design Dental Dam: Latex Preferred Products
Dr. Sabiha S. Bunek test of time. Equally Dental Dam: Non-Latex Cement: Adhesive................................17
Editor-in-Chief exciting are the number Direct Restoratives................4-5 Cement: Self-Adhesive Resin................17
Sectional Matrix
Patient Products ...................11
of new and innovative derivations of dentistry. Take-Home Whitening
Cement: Esthetic Resin........................17
Bonding Agent: Total Etch Cement: Innovative..............................17
Our awards and preferred products are some Composite: Highly-Filled Flowable Temporary Therapeutic Device
Denture Adhesive Cement: Temporary Implant.................17
of the most sought after in the industry, due Composite: Low-Filled Flowable
Athletic Mouthguard Bonding Agent: Self-Etch......................18
to our clinical evaluation combined with lab Composite: Universal
Composite: Esthetic Preventative Product Bonding Agent: Total-Etch.....................18
testing. Every day of every year, our clinical Composite: Universal...........................18
Composite: Bulk Fill Restorative
consultants are the people who provide us with RMGI Restorative
Small Equipment...................12 Composite: Universal Multilayer...........18
valuable feedback from the field. I could not Bioactive Restorative LED Curing Light Composite: Flowable...........................18
speak and educate without using these products Pulpal Protectant Handpiece Maintenance System RMGI: Restorative................................18
myself. When I can combine the feedback Two-Step Composite Polisher Intraoral Camera
Surface Disinfectant............................19
Desensitizer Diode Laser
from dental assistants, hygienists, laboratory Dynamic Mixer Hand Care..........................................19
technicians, and our awesome team at the Indirect Restoratives..............6-8 Whitening: In-Office Glove: Chloroprene..............................19
DENTAL ADVISOR, I am so confident in Disposable..........................................19
Soft Tissue Management Paste
our results. Retraction Cord Diagnostic.............................13 Isolation & Protective Device:
Scannable Impression Material LED Headlight Dry Angle............................................19
Many people ask if our awards are purchased Dental Dam: Non-Latex........................19
Bite Registration Panoramic Imaging System
or sponsored, and whether people buy their Alginate PVS Impression Material......................20
way in to make the list. The answer is no. Alginate Alternative Infection Control...............13-14 Retraction Cord...................................20
Our awards are provided to companies that Composite Core Material Gloves: Nitrile Fiber Post............................................20
have their products evaluated by our group of Provisional: Universal Gloves: Fitted Cement: Temporary .............................20
consultants (also unpaid), in our laboratories, Provisional: Esthetic Gloves: Chloroprene Primer: Ceramic..................................20
and follow them over the long term. Cement: Self Adhesive Hand Care Primer: Zirconia ..................................20
Cement: Esthetic Resin Disposable
We look forward to providing this information Cement: Innovative Prophy Paste ..................................... 21
Air/Water Syringe Tip
for another 35 years or more. Endless thanks Cement: RMGI Waterline Treatment Product Manual Toothbrush .............................21
Cement: Implant Surface Disinfectant Alginate .............................................21
to our team and industry customers for
Ceramic Polishers Instrument Cassette Whitening: In-Office ............................21
continuing to generate excitement for us to Zirconia Primer Sterilization Pouches
keep doing what we are doing. Thank you Denture Reline Material Sterilization Monitoring System
for your continued support, and as always,
your comments and suggestions are always Long-Term Performers..............9 Miscellaneous Awards............15
welcomed; you can reach me at drbunek@ Long-Term Performer: Ceramic Nitrous Mask Visit dentaladvisor.com
dentaladvisor.com. Long-Term Performer: Bonding Agent Best Value Product for more information.
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T O P P R O D U C T AWA R D W I N N E R S
CATEGORY: PREPARATION
ANESTHETIC BUFFERING SYSTEM CARBIDE BURS: MULTI-USE

Anutra Local Anesthetic Delivery System Alpen® Speedster ®
(Anutra Medical) 2018
TOP AWARD (Coltene Whaledent, Inc.)
WINNER
Why we chose this product: 2018

TOP AWARD
WINNER
This anesthetic buffering system
allows a clinician to immediately begin Why we chose
treatment as opposed to waiting for this product:
anesthesia to take effect. Multiple When tested clinically and in our laboratories,
patients can be treated with single-use Alpen Speedster cut faster over repeated use
syringes, using pH buffering solution than other burs tested.
stored in a tank.
Consultants’ Comments:
• “These burs made such a dramatic difference
• “I like being able to dispense the – great cutting efficiency.”
amount of anesthesia I need for • “Fast, smooth and vibration-free – minimal
each procedure into one syringe.” chatter.”
• “I love this product; we achieved a • “Durable – did not break during use
profound mandibular block in 56 seconds.” and stood up to autoclaving well.”
• “Buffering anesthetic saves time and patients had no discomfort.”
CARBIDE BURS: SINGLE-USE HANDPIECE: AIR-DRIVEN

SINGLES Tornado
(Meisinger USA) (Bien-Air)
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
Why we chose this
2018
TOP AWARD product: P
WINNER
Tornado is a high torque handpiece
with unique technologies: a vibration-
canceling bur-retention mechanism, a
Why we chose this product: PRODUCT: patented anti-heating feature designed to
SINGLES by Meisinger are packaged in pre-sterilized, easy-to-open maintain the instrument’s head at a safe
packets that allow visual identification and ensure a new bur for each temperature, and 30 watts of power.
patient use.
• “Really good power and torque.”
• “They cut incredibly fast and efficiently.” • “Quieter than my usual handpieces.”
• “Easy to identify for set up, and they are pre-sterilized.” • “The Tornado is a workhorse.”
• “SINGLES by Meisinger have converted me to single-use burs.”
HANDPIECE: ELECTRIC INNOVATIVE DESIGN

iOptima AVID Fit ® Hygiene System
(Bien-Air) (AVID Dental) 2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
Why we chose 2018
TOP AWARD
Why we chose
this product: WINNER
this product:
The iOptima is based A truly innovative design, AVID Fit Hygiene System
on a unique technology is the only adjustable and tilting nose cone on the
which allows the electric market. The handpiece has a full 360 degree swivel
handpiece to be controlled and the nose cone can be tilted up to 20 degrees in
by an iOS app. The MX2 any direction. This improves access to hard-to-reach
Micromotor is lightweight, areas while encouraging a neutral hand position.
short and provides excellent
balance in hand. Consultants’ Comments:
• “The adjustable nose cone was good for easier
Consultants’ Comments: access to difficult-to-reach areas.”
• “The pre-programmed settings make this system unique and user friendly.”
• “I like that I can keep my hand in a neutral position – the handpiece
• “Handpiece runs quietly and smoothly.” moves to different angles.”
• “Illumination was super – very bright.” • “I like that the handpiece is lightweight.”
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CATEGORY: DIRECT RESTORATIVES
SECTIONAL MATRIX BONDING AGENT: TOTAL-ETCH

Composi-Tight® 3D Fusion
OptiBond™ FL
Sectional Matrix System
(Kerr Restoratives)
(Garrison Dental Solutions) 2018
TOP AWARD 2018
WINNER TOP AWARD
WINNER
Why we chose
this product: Why we chose
Garrison continually redesigns their this product:
products for an ultimate sectional OptiBond FL is an excellent
matrix system, delivering near perfect total-etch bonding agent and,
contacts every time. when tested in our labs, had an
excellent bond to both dentin
and enamel.
• “The new ring design makes placement predictable on tough preps, Consultants’ Comments:
short clinical crowns and other challenging areas. The rubber ends of
the rings result in minimal slippage.” • “Viscosity is great and the material is easy to see on dentin.”
• “Best forceps of any system I have used, and best selection of clamps.” • “Excellent fluoride-releasing, light-cured bonding agent.”
• “Coating of the matrix made band removal easy along with the tab on • “I have been using the bonding agent for years and my patients have
the matrix band.” no reported sensitivity!”“
BONDING AGENT: UNIVERSAL COMPOSITE: LOW-FILLED FLOWABLE

Scotchbond Universal Adhesive NovaPro™ Flow
(3M) (Nanova Biomaterials, Inc.)
2018 2018
Why we chose TOP AWARD
this product:
TOP AWARD
WINNER Why we chose WINNER
this product:
Scotchbond Universal has been
tested in our laboratories and resulted in NovaPro Flow is the first and
amazing bond strengths to dentin and enamel. only nanofiber-reinforced
Assistants find the product is easy to use due flowable composite on the
to its flip top design which allows one handed dispensing. Scotchbond market. This reduces the
Universal can also be used as a primer for zirconia restorations; no need potential for shrinkage stress.
for a separate bottle.
Consultants’ Comments: • “It stays where placed and does not run.”
• “Polishes like glass.”
• “So many different uses in one bottle; it simplifies bonding.”
• “The shades were amazing—they disappeared into the tooth surface.”
• “High bond strength gives me confidence.”
• “Now I can keep just one adhesive in the office for every procedure.”
COMPOSITE: HIGHLY-FILLED FLOWABLE COMPOSITE: UNIVERSAL

CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ ES Flow Estelite® Sigma Quick
(Kuraray America, Inc.) (Tokuyama Dental America, Inc.)
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER Why we chose
Why we chose this product:
this product:
Estelite Sigma Quick blends
This flowable composite is exceptionally well with the
truly universal and can be surrounding tooth structure,
used in all classes, offering offering a chameleon effect.
superior esthetics and excellent Our long-term data shows
polishability. 2018
excellent resistance to fracture and staining. TOP AWARD
WINNER
Consultants’ Comments: Consultants’ Comments:

• “The material blended so well with the tooth structure that you had to • “The ease of placement and workablilty of this product are excellent.”
look hard to find the interface.” • “Definitely a great handling material for both anterior and posterior
• “Syringe design prevents oozing from the tip.” restorations. Great opalescence and translucency allow it to blend
• “Readily apparent on radiographs.” very well with surrounding teeth.”
• “Looks great after five years, and I am sure it will last much longer.”
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CATEGORY: DIRECT RESTORATIVES
COMPOSITE: ESTHETIC COMPOSITE: BULK FILL RESTORATIVE

Harmonize Universal Composite
™
Tetric EvoCeram® Bulk Fill
(Kerr Restoratives) (Ivoclar Vivadent)
Why we chose 2018
this product:
TOP AWARD
WINNER
Harmonize has Adaptive Response 2018

TOP AWARD
Technology (ART), which enables a WINNER
dynamic viscosity for superior handling
and optical characteristics that mimic
human enamel. Why we chose
this product:
Consultants’ Comments: Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill has performed well over time in our long-term
• “Wonderful esthetics. It blends beautifully to tooth structure with a good studies, showing no wear and very minimal discoloration and fracture
chameleon effect.” over time. This bulk fill requires no capping layer and is easy to sculpt.
• “With an adequate bevel, the interface between the tooth and
composite was invisible.” Consultants’ Comments:
• “The esthetics were excellent – retains surface gloss over time.”
• “Beautiful polish, it polished to a mirror finish and seems like glass.
It looks so natural.” • “Good results without layering.”
• “This is now my ‘go to’ product for posterior composites.”
BIOACTIVE RESTORATIVE RMGI RESTORATIVE

ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE™ Ionolux
(Pulpdent Corporation) 2018
TOP AWARD
(VOCO)
WINNER
2018
TOP AWARD
Why we chose WINNER

ACTIVA is an unique bioactive this product:
restorative which offers several Ionolux is an easy-to-activate,
benefits specifically for high radiopaque RMGI restorative that
caries risk patients such as does not stick to instruments and requires no conditioner.
geriatric or pediatric patients.

• “Having good uptake of calcium, phosphate and fluoride ions is a • “This RMGI is a huge improvement over traditional glass ionomers.”
huge plus.” • “Easy to use and dispense, good handling and packability – did not
• “I like using ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE in pediatric patients stick to instruments.”
– it bonded well without a bonding agent.” • “I like that it is one step, does not require a conditioner or bonding
• “The esthetics were excellent at two years.” agent or varnish after placement, and it releases fluoride.”
PULPAL PROTECTANT DESENSITIZER

TheraCal LC ® TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER
(Kuraray America, Inc.)
(Bisco, Inc.)
2018 Why we chose
Why we chose
TOP AWARD
WINNER
this product: 2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
this product: DENTAL ADVISOR conducted
Available in light-cure and dual- a six-month study and the
cure mode, TheraCal LC is an product performed extremely well,
easy-to-use resin modified calcium lasting for longer intervals when
silicate material which can be compared with other desensitizers
simply and directly or indirectly
placed as a pulp cap or base/liner. in reducing patient sensitivity.
Consultants’ Comments: • “TEETHMATE DESENSITIZER is easy to apply and seems to provide
consistent relief.”
• “No mixing required and it’s a one-step application.”
• “Immediately following desensitizing, nearly every patient reported an
• “It was not as messy as other liners and it’s simple.” improvement in the level of sensitivity.”
• “Light-cure feature is a great advantage.” • “At six months, the majority of patients continue to experience marked
improvement from their pre-operative sensitivity.”

CATEGORY: INDIRECT RESTORATIVES
SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT PASTE RETRACTION CORD

Traxodent ® Knit Pak™+ AICI3 Impregnated
(Premier® Dental
Knitted Cord
Products Co.) (Premier ® Dental Products Co.)
2018
TOP AWARD
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER WINNER
Why we chose Why we chose this
this product: product: P
Traxodent is an easy-to-place, soft tissue Knit Pak+ is impregnated with aluminum
management paste. It has a great viscosity chloride and offers many sizes to achieve
and achieves hemostasis well. hemostasis.

• “I used Traxodent with my two-cord system and the results • “The 000.0 size is an excellent addition to the traditional cord sizes.”
are great.”
• “Knit Pak+ is far more resistant to shredding and wrapping around a
• “Easy to use; rinses off completely.” high speed bur.”
• “This material seemed to work well following a gingivectomy, where • “I love using the double- and triple-zero for two-cord technique.”
cord could not be placed.”
SCANNABLE IMPRESSION MATERIAL BITE REGISTRATION

Flexitime® Fast & Scan Futar ® Fast
(Kulzer) (Kettenbach)
2018
TOP AWARD
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER WINNER
Why we chose Why we chose

this product: this product:
Evolving impression techniques have This bite registration provides an
made scannable materials a necessity. accurate and smooth result—it
Our laboratories tested the accuracy of flows well and stays where put.
scans using Flexitime Fast & Scan and
the scans and resultant restorations were Consultants’ Comments:
excellent in accuracy and fit. • “Easy to remove—does not lock into undercuts.”
Consultants’ Comments: • “Stiff but not brittle.”
• “Putty lends rigidity to a dual-arch tray.” • “Positive seat of casts results in accurate occlusion.”
• “Great detail quality.”
• “No need to powder impression for scanning.”
ALGINATE ALTERNATIVE ALGINATE

Xantasil ® Cavex Cream Alginate
(Kulzer) (Cavex Holland BV)
2018
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
TOP AWARD
WINNER
Why we
chose this
product:
Why we chose this product: Cavex Cream Alginate is a unique alginate with accuracy up to 5 microns.
Xantasil is an alginate alternative that allows multiple pours and long- Assitants love the high quality of this material and lack of void.
term storage. Its medium viscosity makes it easy to dispense and capture
good detail on impressions. Consultants’ Comments:
• “Easy mixing for a creamy consistency. I never had any bubbles or voids
Consultants’ Comments: in my impressions.”
• “Works great as a matrix for making a temporary crown.” • “I love the working time, it sets so fast. It makes it so much better for
• “Impressions turned out nicely each time!” the patient.”
• “I won’t go back to alginate.” • “Great product. The detail and accuracy are excellent.”

COMPOSITE CORE MATERIAL CEMENT: SELF-ADHESIVE

Visalys Core
®
PANAVIA™ SA Cement Plus
(Kettenbach) (Kuraray America, Inc.) 2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
2018
TOP AWARD Why we chose
WINNER
this product:
Panavia SA Cement
Why we chose Plus can be used in a
this product: moist environment and
removal of excess is
Visalys Core is a dual-cured, versatile material that can be used with very easy.
any bonding agent and is BPA free.
Consultants’
Consultants’ Comments: Comments:
• “Being able to use any adhesive simplifies my procedure set-up.” • “Easy to work with and easy clean-up.”
• “It doesn’t set up too quickly when tack curing, and the excess peels
• “The cured material is easy to prep.” easily from the margin.”
• “Excellent viscosity for post cementation.” • “It’s quick and simple to use. We had no retention or sensitivity issues.”
PROVISIONAL: UNIVERSAL CEMENT: ESTHETIC RESIN

Visalys Temp
® Variolink® Esthetic 2018
(Kettenbach) (Ivoclar Vivadent) TOP AWARD
WINNER
Why we chose
this product: 2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
Visalys Temp was loved
by our clinical evaluators
due to its excellent fit
and minimal shrinkage Why we chose this product:
after set. A noticeable Available in Light- and Dual-Cure options, Variolink Esthetic offers
difference was in the lack the clinician everything needed for cementing esthetic cases in one
of air-inhibited layer. kit. Try in pastes are true to final color and the kit is well organized and
easy to use.
• “Great handling – easy to finish and polish.” • “I was able to get precise shade matching with Variolink Esthetic.”
• “Minimal air-inhibited layer.” • “Easy clean-up.”
• “This is my new favorite provisional material.” • “Shading system is perfect for all different shades.”
PROVISIONAL: ESTHETIC CEMENT: INNOVATIVE

Luxatemp Fluorescence TheraCem®
(DMG Amercia) (Bisco, Inc.)
2018
TOP AWARD
Why we chose
WINNER
this product: TheraCem is innovative in that it provides continuous 2018
calcium and fluoride release, making it an excellent TOP AWARD
WINNER
Luxatemp Fluorescence continues to choice for high caries risk patients. When tested in
win awards for its excellent esthetics and the DENTAL ADVISOR laboratories, the bond strength
polishability. It is strong enough to use for performed above average compared to other self-adhesive cements on
longer term provisionals. the market.
• “It tack cured quickly. Clean-up was perfect and there was no
• “Nice esthetics and shade selection.” sticky residue.”
• “Great material.” • “The simplicity made it a pleasure to use. I like not needing the steps
• “Luxatemp Fluorescence polishes to a high luster.” of etching/bonding, as well as the product’s consistency.”
• “Super thin viscosity and film thickness made it easy to dispense and
spread along margins.”


CEMENT: RMGI CEMENT: IMPLANT
GC FujiCEM™ 2 CEM-IMPLANT™
(GC America) (B.J.M. Laboratories, Ltd.)
2018 2018
TOP AWARD
TOP AWARD
WINNER
WINNER
Why we chose
this product: An excellent non-eugenol resin
cement with two-stage cure. It
GC FujiCEM 2 performed well in our labs when bond strength was features an initial gel phase for removal of excess cement and a rigid
tested. Long term data is very positive, showing high retention and lack of final set in four to five minutes. It is strong, yet allows retrievability for
microleakage. temporary restorations.
• “I am pleased with the esthetics and color stability in the restorations • “Excess cement is easy to remove in one piece and not crumbly.”
cemented with GC FujiCEM 2.” • “Direct placement of cement into the restoration makes the procedure
• “The lack of sensitivity is very important.” quick and easy.”
• “Retention is everything. I was very pleased to see so few debonds • “Perfect consistency and amount of retention.”
with this cement.”
ZIRCONIA PRIMER DENTURE RELINE MATERIAL

Z-PRIME™ Plus Sofreliner Tough S
(Bisco, Inc.) (Tokuyama Dental America, Inc.)
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
Why we chose
this product: Why we 2018
TOP AWARD
chose WINNER
Z-PRIME Plus is an excellent zirconia
primer which is a single component this product:
and does not require refrigeration. Sofreliner Tough S adapted well
to soft tissue and produced a very good fit. It is easy to dispense and
Consultants’ Comments: place, and greatly improved comfort for patients.
• “It was really easy to use – single bottle, no Consultants’ Comments:
mixing – and coated
very well.” • “Great product for denture patients that are healing after a surgery.”
• “I did not have to refrigerate.” • “Holds up well.”
• “Compatible with dual-cured resins and most surfaces.” • “This product gives the patient pain-free retention.”
CATEGORY: POLISHERS
COMPOSITE POLISHER: TWO-STEP CERAMIC POLISHERS
Twist Polishing Kit ALL CERAMIC Polishers® 2018
(Meisinger USA) (Cosmedent, Inc.) TOP AWARD
WINNER
2018
TOP AWARD
Why we chose WINNER

Why we chose
Twist Polishing Kit contains flexible Offering both intra-oral
intra-oral composite polishing disks with and extra-oral kits,
feathered edging, making polishing easy in these ceramic polishers
any area of the mouth. offer excellent gloss on
all types of ceramics.
• “The polished surface is noticeably smooth and shiny, with a high gloss Consultants’ Comments:
and no scratches.” • “I like that there is one polishing kit for all ceramic types.”
• “Easy to get into grooves for a flawless polish.” • “Polishers seem to hold up and don’t disintegrate during use.”
• “They held together and could be used multiple times.” • “Excellent results for IPS e.max and zirconia - very gentle on
restorations.”
CATEGORY: LONG-TERM PERFORMERS

LONG-TERM PERFORMER: CERAMIC LONG-TERM PERFORMER: BONDING AGENT
IPS e.max Press OptiBond™ XTR
(Ivoclar Vivadent) (Kerr Restoratives)
Why we 2018
TOP AWARD 2018
WINNER TOP AWARD
chose WINNER
this product:
Why we chose
Year after year, IPS e.max Press is the this product:
chosen material for highly esthetic ceramic restorations. It has proven to
be a high-strength, durable material with excellent clinical performance OptiBond XTR with Herculite Ultra showed
for over seven years. Its performance has exceeded that of traditional PFM no signs of wear, high fracture resistance,
wonderful esthetics, and excellent
restorations as well as many all-ceramic restorations. resistance to marginal discoloration at five
years.
• “Very versatile, highly esthetic material. I use it for most of my anterior Consultants’ Comments:
and posterior restorations.” • “Excellent bond to dentin and enamel.”
• “IPS e.max Press never fails to disappoint in achieving the perfect • “Using OptiBond XTR on composites has proven to be an
shade match for even the most challenging cases.” excellent choice.”
• “A strong yet very esthetic restoration. I’ve never been disappointed.” • “I like that it can be used as a primer for restorations as well.”
LONG-TERM PERFORMER: ESTHETIC ZIRCONIA LONG-TERM PERFORMER: ZIRCONIA

NexxZr ® T BruxZir ® Full-Strength
(Sagemax Bioceramics, Inc.) (Glidewell Laboratories)
2018
2018 TOP AWARD
WINNER
TOP AWARD
WINNER Why we chose
this product:
Why we chose this product: BruxZir has continued to perform exceptionally in our long-term studies;
at over six years, it has shown no wear on opposing dentition. Esthetics are
NexxZr T has been tested in our laboratories, by our clinicians over the
excellent and chipping and fracture have been non-existent.
long-term, and has performed very well over time, maintaining its high
esthetics. Consultants’ Comments:
Consultants’ Comments: • “Excellent fit and esthetics – exceptional for posterior crowns.”
• “It’s easy to see why NexxZr T is one of the best selling zirconias. With its • “One of the nicest implant crowns I have seen – opaque enough to
exceptional translucency, strength and depth of color, it can be used as a mask the metal abutment.”
multiple unit bridge or an aesthetically pleasing anterior crown.” • “BruxZir is a great choice for worry-free crowns and a good value.”
• “I’ve been using NexxZr for over 3 years and it has been a very reliable • “I have been using BruxZir for six years and have not been disappointed.
material with no failures and excellent aesthetics. Patients have been Neither have my patients.”
very pleased as well.”
LONG-TERM PERFORMER: SELF-ADHESIVE CEMENT LONG-TERM PERFORMER: UNIVERSAL MULTI-LAYER

RelyX Unicem 2 Automix Self-Adhesive Resin Cement (3M)
™
Filtek™ Supreme Ultra Universal Restorative (3M)
Why we chose
this product:
Why we chose 2018
TOP AWARD
Filtek Supreme Ultra 2018
this product: WINNER TOP AWARD
WINNER
Universal Restorative
3M Rely X Unicem 2 performed exceptionally
has consistently performed well over well in the categories of
10 years in the areas of esthetics, esthetics, resistance to fracture/chipping,
retention, and lack of marginal resistance to marginal discoloration, and
discoloration. wear resistance at 6 years.
• “My favorite features were ease of use, consistent mixing and long-term • “The enamel shades give good depth for most anterior multi-layer/shade
retention.” restorations.”
• “Easy to dispense and clean up.” • “Composite stays where placed and is easy to sculpt.”
• “In 10 years of using this cement, it really has proven itself.” • “Good color match and very nice surface finish.”
CATEGORY: ENDODONTICS
ENDODONTIC BIOACTIVE CEMENT ENDODONTIC IRRIGANT
NeoMTA Plus ™
Irritrol
(Avalon Biomed, Inc.) (Essential Dental Systems)
2018
TOP AWARD
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
Why we chose WINNER
this product:
Irritrol is a one-step product combining
Why we chose this product: two irrigants, saving time during endodontic
NeoMTA Plus has superior handling properties and is easy to place, pack, procedures.
and mold. Once in place, the material retains its position.
Consultants’ Comments: • “During irrigation with Irritrol, an amazing amount of debris is
• “Good radiopacity.” eliminated from the canal. I could see it bubble out.”
• “Ideal material to treat a pinpoint pulp exposure during • “The green color makes it easy to identify and differentiate from
a restorative procedure.” other irrigating solutions.”
• “Consistency is smooth, not gritty.” • “No waiting period for solution to work.”
ENDODONTIC OBTURATION SYSTEM APEX LOCATOR

elements™ free Cordless Apex ID™ Digital Apex Locator
Continuous Wave Obturation (Kerr Endodontics)
(Kerr Endodontics)
2018
TOP AWARD
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER WINNER
elements free Cordless Apex ID is a compact, easy-to-use apex
Continuous Wave Obturation is a cordless locator which continually calibrates,
system for both warm obturation and eliminating guesswork and maintenance.
condensing. It is lightweight and performs well.
Consultants’ Comments: • “The small size of the locator makes it easy to use.”
• “Portable, lightweight, and heats quickly. I also like the one-touch • “Very accurate readings I can trust.”
activation/deactivation ring.” • “I like the fact that it makes a sound when it shuts off.”
• “Love the cordless feature of this system.”
• “Easy to use and produces great fills.”
DENTAL DAM: LATEX DENTAL DAM: NON-LATEX

Sanctuary Powder Free Isodam®
Black Latex Dental Dam (HEDY Canada)
(Sanctuary Health)
Why we chose 2018

TOP AWARD
WINNER
this product: Extremely strong yet
This dental dam offers excellent flexible, Isodam has been the
color contrast and is great for top rated dental dam for several
photography. years at the DENTAL ADVISOR. Our
2018
TOP AWARD laboratories tested the tear strength of this dam and found it to be very high.
WINNER
• “Great tear resistance.” Consultants’ Comments:
• “Easy on the eyes, and great for photography.” • “It is extremely flexible and doesn’t tear when stretching it.”
• “Best rubber dam ever!” • “Easy to place and floss through it without the need to lubricate the dam.”
• “This is the best non-latex dental dam I have ever used.”

CATEGORY: PATIENT PRODUCTS

TAKE-HOME WHITENING TEMPORARY THERAPEUTIC DEVICE
Venus White Pro SOVA® Night Guard
(Kulzer) (Akkervall Technologies)
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
Why we chose
this product: Why we chose this product:
Venus White Pro is a comprehensive kit offered through dental SOVA is a unique therapeutic device which consultants utilized as a
offices for at-home whitening. The professional kit contains everything interim nightguard for bruxing patients. It is a hard thermoplastic, BPA-free
a patient may need for at-home whitening, and is available in three material, which can be reboiled and molded up to 20 times.
strengths: 16, 22, and 35% carbamide peroxide.
• “The 35% gel whitens the teeth fast!” • “Great option when we need an immediate splint.”
• “Nice patient kit.” • “Excellent adaptation and retention can be achieved.”
• “I love having the lower percentage of carbamide peroxide available • “The ability to reheat and re-adapt numerous times is one of the
for patients with extremely sensitive teeth.” best features.”
DENTURE ADHESIVE ATHLETIC MOUTHGUARD

OlivaFix® SISU® NextGen
(Bonyf) (Akervall Technologies)
Why we
chose this
2018 2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER product: TOP AWARD
WINNER
SISU NextGen
mouthguards
are uniquely designed to be heated
Why we chose this product: and remolded as dentition changes. They have a breathable design which
OlivaFix is a zinc- paraben- and petrolatum-free denture adhesive with allows for drinking and makes speaking easier while wearing.
olive oil base, which reportedly offers anti-bacterial properties.
Consultants’ Comments: • “Great material with interesting properties – unobtrusive, thin
• “Patients raved about it. They use it once a day and the denture stays in and lightweight.”
very tightly all day.” • “Great for orthodontic patients, young athletes and gaggers.”
• “Effective and improves stability of upper dentures in particular.” • “People like the thinness, air holes, and ability to speak and drink with
• “Easy to remove and didn’t wash out in use.” it in – good compliance.”
PREVENTATIVE PRODUCT Good dental

MI Paste Plus ®
care begins
(GC America)
at home.
Patient consumer products are
a growing part of our consultative
2018
TOP AWARD business. If you have a product that
WINNER
requires a patient response, we can
be of service to you.
Why we chose this product: To reach our account managers:
Dave Molnar:
MI Paste Plus exhibits a great reduction of sensitivity for patients, is easy to dmolnar.@dentaladvisor.com
use, and adds in remineralization and recalcification effect. Chris Voigtman:
Consultants’ Comments: cvoigtman.@dentaladvisor.com
• “Good consistency for spreading on the teeth.”
• “I had high patient compliance.”
• “I had great results in recalcifying white spots by etching them and Photo courtesy of brushyball.com dentaladvisor.com
applying MI Paste Plus.”

CATEGORY: SMALL EQUIPMENT
HANDPIECE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM

LED CURING LIGHT
QUATTROcare™ Plus
Bluephase® Style
(Ivoclar Vivadent)
2018
TOP AWARD
(KaVo)
WINNER
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER

Why we chose
Bluephase Style offers multiple curing this product:
modes and is ergonomic and lightweight. The
Bluephase II Meter is one of the most accurate An easy-to-use handpiece maintenance
on the market in measuring light intensity. This system that prolongs the life of
light has continually won awards from DENTAL handpieces.
ADVISOR due to its simple yet effective operation.
• “Quick and efficient.”
• “Lightweight and ergonomically friendly.” • “Allows me to do other tasks while the
• “Easy to get in tight spaces.” unit is running.”
• “Easy, stable docking.” • “Quiet as a whisper.”
• “Quiet operation.”
INTRAORAL CAMERA DIODE LASER

IRIS Intraoral Camera Picasso/Picasso Lite
(Digital Doc) (AMD LASERS ®)
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
Why we chose
this product:
IRIS successfully integrated with all practice
management and imaging softwares when evaluated Picasso and Picasso Lite offer both
by our consultants. It is truly a plug- and-play camera. experienced and new users an easy-to-
use, intuitive diode laser. Both disposable
Consultants’ Comments: and strippable fiber tips are available.
• “Camera is lightweight with a slim head.”
• “Easy to operate and great images!” Consultants’ Comments:
• “Lights are bright but do not wash out the colors • “Disposable tips are great! Stripping/cleaving are eliminated.”
in the images.”
• “Laser is lightweight, and the handle makes it easy to carry.”
• “Captures detail of all intra- and extra-oral
structures.” • “The wireless foot pedal is convenient and easy to move around.”
DYNAMIC MIXER IN-OFFICE WHITENING

Dynamix Speed BEYOND® Polus® Advanced
(Kulzer) 2018 (BEYOND ® International, Inc.)
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
WINNER
Dynamix Speed makes an assistant’s this product:
life easier, eliminating hand mixing of BEYOND Polus Advanced is easy to position
impression material. It has three different and adjust, and offers several programs to cater
speeds; two for tray material, and one for to a variety of whitening needs.
syringe loading.
• “It works well and no heat is emitted from
• “Loading an impression tray is usually hard on my hand from the light.”
squeezing the handle of an automix gun. This mixing system is
literally as easy as the push of a button.” • “It has a great range of power modes and
settings for all whitening indications.”
• “Cartridges are easy to change.”
• “It gives you a 3-minute warning that the time is almost up.”
• “Fast mixing and excellent, reliable results.”

CATEGORY: DIAGNOSTIC
LED HEADLIGHT PANORAMIC IMAGING SYSTEM

Feather Light LED CS 8100
(UltraLight Optics, Inc.) (Carestream Dental)
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
2018
TOP AWARD
Why we chose
WINNER
this product:
CS 8100 produces consistently superior
images, and is simple and intuitive to position
Why we chose this product: patients.
UltraLight Optics continually innovates their design to remain the smallest
and lightest headlight on the market. Consultants’ Comments:
• “Software is intuitive and easy to use.”
Consultants’ Comments: • “One of the easiest machines to use. and
• “Lightweight – I do not feel any additional weight on my glasses.” adaptable to all body types and sizes.”
• “Battery charge lasts all day.” • “Clear, crisp images.”
• “Bright, focused light makes my job easier.”
CATEGORY: INFECTION CONTROL

GLOVES: NITRILE GLOVES: FITTED
QualiTouch® Blue Nitrile
Transcend Nitrile Powder
™
Left/Right Fitted Gloves
Free Examination Gloves
(SmartPractice)
(Cranberry ®)
Why we chose
Why we chose
this product:
this product:
This glove has a patented
Low Derma Technology which eliminates chemical accelerators QualiTouch gloves offer a
commonly found in nitrile gloves, reducing the risk of Type I and Type IV form fit which minimizes
hypersensitivities. Consultants found the glove comfortable and offered a hand fatigue. These fitted gloves are ideal when
good grip and fit. performing long procedures since they allow the
hands to maintain a relaxed position.
• “Fit and touch are excellent.”
2018 • “Great tactile feel and no hand fatigue!” 2018
• “Great fit – I’m in between sizes – the smaller size TOP AWARD TOP AWARD
fits me very well with no hand fatigue.”

WINNER
• “Sturdy gloves with no defects.” WINNER
• “Great for gripping things like endo files.” • “Nice fit and ergonomics.”
• “Lack of skin sensitivity is a plus.”
GLOVES: CHLOROPRENE HAND CARE

LeSoothe® Polychloroprene fiteBac® SkinCare Gel
Powder Free Exam Gloves (Kimmerling Holdings Group, 2018
(SmartPractice) fiteBac SkinCare LLC) TOP AWARD
WINNER

this product: 2018 this product:
TOP AWARD
Le Soothe WINNER fiteBac is a one-of a kind product. It is a silicone-

Polychloroprene based skin care gel that forms a coating over the
Powder Free Exam skin. When tested by the DENTAL ADVISOR Infection
Gloves feature a greater amount of stretch than consultants’ other non- Control Laboratories, fiteBac remained on the hands
latex gloves, contributing to a high level of tear resistance in the gloves and as an antibacterial agent for an extended period of
reduced hand fatigue. time even after repeated hand washing.

• “The material stretches, unlike other non-latex gloves, making donning • “Hands feel soft like they have lotion on, but with no greasy residue.”
much easier.” • “I will add this into my hand hygiene routine.”
• “Feels like I don’t even have gloves on.” • “Gloves go on smoothly after using fiteBac.”
• “Leaves my hands feeling soft.” • “This is an incredible product. Softening takes place immediately and
lasts through multiple hand washings.”
CATEGORY: INFECTION CONTROL
INSTRUMENT CASSETTE AIR/WATER SYRINGE TIP Why we chose

Infinity Series™ Cassettes Seal-Tight™ Disposable Air/Water this product:
(Hu-Friedy) Syringe Tips Seal-Tight has a unique interlock
(Kerr TotalCare) system that eliminates o-ring wear
2018 and tear that is experienced with other
TOP AWARD
WINNER tips. There is also no air contamination
Why we chose from the water chamber due to the
this product: unique design.
Infinity Series Cassettes are well
designed, durable, and effective Consultants’ Comments:
instrument cassettes. They have an • Absolutely no water contamination
ergonomic design for easy grip and a when using air!”
positive locking mechanism to prevent accidental opening. • “We are switching all our syringes
over to this system. I liked the
Consultants’ Comments: 2018
TOP AWARD
quality of the adapter, uniform spray,
• “The rail design keeps instruments in place well.” WINNER and quality of the tips.”
• “Instruments are clean and free of debris; the holes are bigger in these • “Spray was even and uniform. I
cassettes and seem to allow more detergent in.” could rotate the syringe tips, but
• “These cassettes are the most durable we have ever owned. The latch they didn’t twist during use.”
does not come loose like other brands.”
STERILIZATION POUCHES SURFACE DISINFECTANT

DEFEND® LOC OPTIM 1
(Mydent International) (SciCan)
2018 2018
TOP AWARD
TOP AWARD
WINNER WINNER

These pouches have a OPTIM 1 is a proprietary formulation with an
pre-folded flap which one-minute kill time that is suitable for use on
eliminates uneven sealing all clinical contact surfaces and can be safely
of the sterilization bags. handled.

• “I like that the pouches have both an internal and an external indicator.”
• “OPTIM 1 is easy to use, has no aerosol, is easy on sensitive skin,
• “The pouches are strong – they did not rip when placing instruments and does not produce eye reactions.”
into them.”
• “Did not leave a film on surfaces.”
• “The pre-folded flap is awesome, it helps to make sure the package is
sealed properly.” • “Extremely quick action while having broad-spectrum
effectiveness.”
STERILIZATION MONITORING SYSTEM WATERLINE TREATMENT PRODUCT

Sterility Assurance System DentaPure® DP365B
(Crosstex International) (Crosstex International)
2018
TOP AWARD
2018 Why we chose

WINNER
WINNER
This system offers three ways A study by the DENTAL
to verify sterilization: dual ADVISOR showed that
indicator bags, a class 5 integrator, and a biological indicator. DP365B cartridges were able to successfully reduce and achieve control of
waterborne bacteria in dental waterlines for a one-year test interval.
• “You can see results right away, as opposed to the monitoring service Consultants’ Comments:
which takes days.” • “DentaPure makes it very easy to maintain our waterlines. Just install
the cartridge and replace when necessary.”
• “I like having three separate options to verify results.” • “Soon after installation of the DP365B iodine-releasing cartridges, the
• “ConFirm 10 saves me time and money compared to the strips I decline in waterborne bacterial presence was observed to be dramatic.“
have to mail in for results.” • “At the end of the one-year study, the practices voluntarily ordered and
re-installed new DP365B cartridges.“

CATEGORY: INFECTION CONTROL CATEGORY: HYGIENE

DISPOSABLE HYGIENIST’S CHOICE
Bib-Eze® Disposable Bib Holders GingiCaine® Syringes
(Kerr TotalCare) (PacDent International, Inc.)
2018
TOP AWARD
Why we chose WINNER

Why we chose
Bib-Eze is a convenient disposable alternative for metal bib chains. A
study from Dr. John Molinari in our Microbiological Laboratories showed Hygienists loved this product for deep
contamination of metal bib chains and recommended a disposable scaling and root planing. It was easy
option. to place, and had an immediate
anesthetic effect.
• “Love that they are disposable and convenient to
2018 Consultants’ Comments:
incorporate into practice.” TOP AWARD
WINNER • “Great delivery system. It was very easy to assemble the syringe and
• “I appreciate the lack of cross-contamination.” there were fewer parts than our product’s delivery system.”
• “Patients thought it was soft and comfortable.” • “The micro-needle tip protects the sulcus during delivery.”
• “GingiCaine gel stays exactly where it is placed.”
CATEGORY: MISCELLANEOUS
PROPHY PASTE
NITROUS MASK Gelato® Prophy Paste
ClearView Single-Use Nasal Hoods (Keystone Industries)
(Accutron, Inc.)
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER
2018 Why we chose

Why we TOP AWARD
WINNER
this product:
chose this
Gelato was highly rated by our hygiene
product: consultants due to its lack of splatter and
ClearView Nasal Hoods have creamy consistency. Patients liked the
a transparent outer hood which variety of flavors as well.
gives the clinician a visible indication in the form of condensation that
the patient is properly breathing the nitrous oxide.
Consultants’ Comments: • “Does not splatter.”
• “Patients say they are comfortable.” • “Easy to rinse.”
• “Seals well around the nose.” • “Cups are color-coded and easy to open.”
• “Nice variety of scents; not too strong.”
BEST VALUE PRODUCT FLUORIDE VARNISH

MIXPAC™ T-MIXER FluoroDose® 5% Sodium
(Sulzer Mixpac AG) Fluoride Varnish with Xylitol
(Centrix, Inc.)
2018
TOP AWARD
2018
TOP AWARD
WINNER WINNER
Why we chose
this product:
Why we chose this product: FluoroDose ® 5% Sodium Fluoride
Volume was measured in our laboratory and showed 25%-40% less Varnish has an innovative “lollipop”
waste occurred by using MIXPAC T-MIXER compared to longer, standard package design; its brush is contained
mixing tips. in the package.
• “Homogeneous mix and less waste.”
• “Seemed to be less sticky than other brands I have used.”
• “Seemed to be easier to extrude material.”
• “Every child liked it!”
• “I found the MIXPAC T-MIXER tips to be an excellent product,
providing a savings to the office without changing procedures.” • “Application is smoother than most varnishes.”

ADD
PRI TEI FOENR A
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PPR OP D
RUOC
D TU C
AWT A
ARWDA RWDI NWNI ENRNSE R S
Amalgam Containment System Hemostatic Dressing

HG Containment Series, Anterior Quest HemoCell, Xlent Dental Products Inc.
Assistant Product of the Year HVE Tip

EyeSpecial C-II camera, Shofu Dental Multi-Axis Spiral Suction, Ghost MFG
Bur: Diamond, Multi-Use

FG Diamond Burs, A&M Instruments
Hygiene Handpiece
Young Hygiene Handpiece,
2018
TOP AWARD
20
PREF
Young Dental WINNER PROD
Cement: Adhesive
3M RelyX Ultimate, 3M Instrument Processor
Hydrim, SciCan
Cement: Temporary Non-Eugenol
Provicol QM Plus, VOCO Isolation & Evacuation Device
DryShield Starter Kit, DryShield
Composite: Bulk Fill, Base Primer: Universal Ceramic
Matrix: Anterior Monobond Plus, Ivoclar Vivadent
x-tra base, VOCO
Bioclear Anterior Matrix Kit,
Bioclear Matrix Systems
Composite Polisher: One-Step Pumice Paste
Minnow Polishers, Microcopy Preppies Plus, Whip Mix
Matrix: Band
Contoured Matrix Bands, PVS Impression Material
Composite Warmer Pink Band Dental Solutions
3M Imprint 4 VPS Impression Material, 3M
HeatSync Composite Warmer,
Bioclear Matrix Systems Matrix: Disposable Rinse
ProMatrix Band, MEDICOM
Crown & Bridge Remover Tooth & Gum Tonic,
Dental Herb Company
WAMkey, Golden Dental Solutions Isolation & Protection Device:
Dry Angle Saliva Ejector
Diamond: Single-Use NeoDrys, Microcopy SECURETIP SALIVA EJECTOR, SECURETIP
Neo Diamond, Microcopy
LED Overhead Light Splinting Material
Disposable Eyewear A-dec LED, A-dec/W&H Dentapreg SFM, Dentapreg America Inc.
TIDI Assemble ‘n Go Eye Shields,
TiDi Products Long-Term Performer: Cement Sterilizer: Class B
Multilink Automix, Ivoclar Vivadent BRAVO, SciCan
Endodontic Access Bur
Munce Discovery Burs, Long-Term Performer: Provisional Temporary Filling Material
CJM Engineering Inc. Protemp Plus Temporization Material, 3M Clip Flow, VOCO
Endodontic Clamp Kit Manual Toothbrush Ultrasonic Scaler

Sanctuary Dental Dam Clamp Kit, PRO-SYS Tapered Toothbrushes, Cavitron Plus,
Sanctuary Health Sdn Bhd Benco Dental Co DENTSPLY Sirona Preventive
Enzymatic Cleaner Mask Wedge

Good Vibrations, Vibe, BeeSure 3D Fusion Ultra Adaptive Wedge,
Certol International LLC Garrison Dental Solutions
Needle
Fiber Post Septoject Evolution, Septodont, Inc. Whitening: Take-Home
Parapost Taper Lux, Bite and White ABC System,
Coltene Whaledent Inc. Oral Surgery Instrument Cavex Holland B.V.
Plus Series Forceps, A. Titan Instruments
Gauze
UltraPure Non-Woven Sponges, Patient Oral Care Product
Crosstex International
Clinpro 5000, 3M
Glass Ionomer Restorative Pediatric Product

Ketac Universal, 3M Zooby Disposable Prophy Angles
and Paste, Young Innovations
Gloves: Latex
Cyntek Powder-Free Latex Gloves, Pit and Fissure Sealant
Cranberry Ultraseal XT Plus, Ultradent Products, Inc.
Hand Sanitizer Post and Core Kit

Preference Hand Sanitizer, Whip Mix RelyX Fiber Post 3D, 3M

P R E F E R R E D P R O D U C T AWA R D W I N N E R S
BONDING AGENT: SELF-ETCH BONDING AGENT: TOTAL-ETCH

CLEARFIL™ SE Protect iBond ® Total Etch
(Kuraray America, Inc.) (Kulzer)
Why we chose
Why we this product:
chose this
product: iBond TE performed well in our
long-term studies. It offers high
Clearfil SE Protect is a self-etching bond strength, and has a specially
bonding agent with an unique monomer designed bottle to control drops.
which makes the material anti-bacterial and cavity-cleansing.
• “Good surface wettability – only one application needed.”
• “No post-operative sensitivity.” • “No need to refrigerate.”
• “DENTAL ADVISOR long-term data shows no marginal staining.” • “No reported issues with post-operative sensitivity.”
• “I love the dispensing container; it keeps the two bottles together.”
COMPOSITE: ESTHETIC COMPOSITE: UNIVERSAL

Venus Pearl
®
Admira Fusion
(Kulzer) (VOCO)

Venus Pearl is an excellent esthetic Admira Fusion is a uniquely
composite that has a creamy formulated universal composite which provides the strength of ORMOCER™
consistency and is easy to sculpt. It offers wonderful esthetics and over a ceramic derivative, yet sculpts easily. It has no traditional monomers.
time in our clinical study has resisted fracture and microleakage and
shown no shade shift when used with iBond TE and SE.
Consultants’ Comments: • “Firm consistency is good for packing into preparations.”
• “Good consistency and esthetic results.” • “It adapts readily to the preparation and is easy to sculpt.”
• “Very radiopaque.” • “The radiopacity leaves no question as to what is tooth, restoration and
• “Polishes to a high luster.” possibly caries.”
• “My go-to for all anterior composites.”
COMPOSITE: RMGI RESTORATIVE

HIGHLY-FILLED FLOWABLE Riva Light Cure HV
(SDI North America, Inc.)
BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus
(SHOFU Dental Corporation)

BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus The high viscosity of
offers two viscosities: this light-cured, resin-reinforced glass ionomer makes it easier to place
zero flow and low flow. This makes it an ideal flowable in many clinical than other glass ionomers. It finishes nicely and is ideal in geriatric and
situations, whether stacking or filling a larger area. pediatric indications.

• “I can control the flow – composite doesn’t slump.” • “Easy to place – material provides good adaptation.”
• “Love this material for Class V restorations.” • “Finishes nicely.”
• “The composite is translucent and has a great color match.” • “Sets quickly.”

CEMENT: ADHESIVE CEMENT: SELF-ADHESIVE RESIN

G-CEM Linkforce ™
Maxcem Elite™ Chroma
(GC America) (Kerr Restoratives)

Why we chose this product: Maxcem Elite Chroma’s innovative color change identifies the proper time
to begin removing excess cement.
G-CEM LinkForce is a dual-cured, radiopaque, universal adhesive resin
cement system.
Consultants’ Comments
Consultants’ Comments: • “Clean-up is simple. I found it remarkably easy to remove cement
interproximally.”
• “Having everything in one kit is a plus, no more hunting around.”
• “I liked the long working time and the ease of clean-up.” • “Post-operative sensitivity is non-existent.”
• “I like the dual-cured option, and that G-Premio Bond can bond to any • “The color change indicator is helpful to both my assistant and I.”
material in any mode.”
CEMENT: ESTHETIC RESIN CEMENT: INNOVATIVE

NX3 Nexus™ Third Generation Ceramir ®
(Kerr Restoratives) (Doxa Dental)
Why we chose
this product:
NX3 offers both light-cure and dual-cure cement, compatible with both Why we chose this product:
self-etch and total-etch bonding agents. A complete kit includes try-in Ceramir is a uniquely formulated bioceramic luting cement, which is
gels and all needed accessories for esthetic restorations. easy to use and clean up. It requires no etching, priming, bonding or
Consultants’ Comments: conditioning and is compatible with all indirect restorative materials.
Editor’s note: This product is only available in the QuikCaps format now.
• “Ease of excess cement removal before the final set, esthetics,
and lack of postoperative sensitivity are excellent.” Consultants’ Comments:
• “Both cements have excellent viscosity.” • “Consistent mixes and setting times.”
• “The light-cure shade availablity was perfect for esthetic needs in • “Low-viscosity cement does not inhibit complete seating.”
anterior teeth.” • “Excess cement peels away with a light touch.”
CEMENT: TEMPORARY IMPLANT CEMENT: TEMPORARY

Premier Implant Cement
® ™ Temp-Bond™ NE
®
(Premier Dental Products, Co. ) Temporary Dental Cement
(Kerr Restoratives)
Why we
Why we chose this
chose this product:
product:
Temp-Bond NE offers a
Due to its two-stage cure, this cement
consistent mix and easy
is very easy to clean up. Consultants
removal of temporaries, as well
found it to be very retentive, and the light viscosity of the cement allows
as excess cement.
complete seating of restorations without excessive pressure.
• “Strong enough, yet easy to remove the temporary.”
• “Very easy to mix and use.”
• “Easy clean up.”
• “Consistency is smooth and creamy.”
• “Automix syringe offers controlled, easy dispensing.”
• “Very retentive material.”

PVS IMPRESSION MATERIAL RETRACTION CORD

Panasil ShortCut™ Retraction Cord
(Kettenbach) (Kerr Restoratives)

ShortCut Retraction Cord has a unique
Panasil offers excellent detail and good color contrast for reading dispenser and cutter.
impression margins.
Consultants’ Comments
• “The cord never gets tangled!”
• “I liked the viscosity of the light body; there were no voids or pulls.”
• “Innovative dispensing and cutting! I wonder why somebody didn’t
• “Light and heavy body material always blended together seamlessly, think of this before!”
and the heavy body material provided excellent detail without drag.”
• “Easy to disinfect – eliminates cross-contamination.”
• “Excellent color contrast.”
FIBER POST PRIMER: CERAMIC

GLASSIX Plus Radiopaque CLEARFIL™ Ceramic Primer Plus
& Light Transmitting Fiber Post (Kuraray America, Inc.)
(Nordin Dental)

GLASSIX Plus has a unique CLEARFIL Ceramic Primer Plus is a
post with twisted grooves, which one-step ceramic primer which performed
make trimming easier and exceptionally well in our biomaterials
increase retention. laboratory.

• “My assistants loved the simplicity of the system; color coding and kit • “Quick to apply and wets ceramic well.”
design are excellent.” • “Easy to use on a variety of ceramic materials.”
• “Drills were superb. They cut smoothly, cleanly, without chatter and • “Significantly increases long-term bond of ceramic restorations.”
resulted in a perfect slip fit of the post.”
• “Good radiopacity and excellent light transmission.”
PRIMER: ZIRCONIA
Q-CERAM™
(B.J.M. Laboratories) The DENTAL ADVISOR
Why we chose is a strong supporter of
this product: both educational and
Q-CERAM is an charitable programs
easy-to-use, versatile in dentistry, and for
ceramic primer. When the 4th year, we are a
tested in Dental Advisor proud supporter of The
laboratories, it performed Dental Trade Alliance
well with a high shear bond to zirconia.
Foundation. dentaltradealliance.org/foundation.
Take a look at this year’s grant program winners at:
• “It is formulated to improve bond strength to resin-based cements,
without the need for sand blasting or other conditioning.” dentaltradealliance.org/foundation/2017_grant_winners
• “Q-CERAM has a low viscosity and wettability which helps it flow and
coat the surface.”
• “A simple and easy product that is well worth the additional time.”

SURFACE DISINFECTANT HAND CARE

Hand Essentials™
CaviWipes™
Skin Repair Cream
(Kerr TotalCare)
(Hu-Friedy)
Why we chose
this product:
CaviWipes performed well when tested in our infection control
laboratory, and offer an XL size to cover more surface area. This lotion is dual action; it can be used both as a hand lotion and skin
repair cream.
• “Cleans surfaces really well before disinfecting!”
• “I have sensitive skin and this improved the feel and appearance
• “Surface stays wet, and the wipes don’t dry out.” of my hands.”
• “I love the XL size wipes because they cover more surface area.” • “A small amount goes a long way.”
• “Does not affect donning of my gloves.”
GLOVES: CHLOROPRENE DISPOSABLE

Micro-Touch® Denta-Glove ® Green Neoprene SteriPocket™
(Ansell) (Richmond Dental & Medical)
Why we
chose this
product:
Micro-Touch Denta-Glove Green
Neoprene have a special ERGOFORM™ technology which make the
gloves stretch more, and reduce muscle fatigue — especially in longer
procedures. Why we chose this product:
Assistants love SteriPocket’s pre-sterilized, pre-packaged gauze.
• “Soft and silky, stretchy and flexible – no finger fatigue; felt like a Consultants’ Comments:
second skin.” • “I could rest assured that the gauze stayed sterile until the patient was
• “Excellent tactile sensitivity. Felt more secure than nitrile gloves when ready to use it.”
handling instruments.” • “Positive patient perception – package is clearly marked ‘sterile’.”
• “Great fit without being too tight at the palm and wrist.” • “Gauze squares are thick and soft.”
ABSORBENT CHEEK PAD DENTAL DAM: NON-LATEX

Reflective Shields Plus® Sanctuary Powder Free Non-Latex Dental Dam®
(Richmond Dental & Medical) (Sanctuary Health)
Why we chose
this product:
Reflective shields in heart shape
accommodate buccal curvatures and Why we chose this product:
provide excellent absorption. Sanctuary Health has developed a highly tear-resistant, non-latex dam
which is highly rated for its adaptability.
• “Easy insertion – didn’t stick to the cheek and easy to remove.” • “More tear-resistant than the non-latex dams I was using.”
• “Very comfortable for patients.” • “I was impressed with the ease of use and texture of this non-latex
• “Effective absorbency and it didn’t swell.” rubber dam. I was expecting something similar to other nitrile products I
have used, but it handled very similarly to a latex rubber dam.”
• “Held their shape and didn’t slip during use.” • “This is the best rubber dam I have ever used.”

PROPHY PASTE MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH

Enamel Pro Prophy Paste Brilliant!®
(Premier® Dental Products, Co. ) (Compac Industries)
Why we chose
this product:
The unique design of Brilliant! assists in
cleaning hard-to-reach areas in medically
Why we chose this product: compromised or pediatric patients.
Enamel Pro contains ACP, which remineralizes tooth enamel by
incorporating calcium and phosphate into the enamel. Consultants Consultants’ Comments:
appreciated the smoothness of the paste. • “It was easy for my 20-month-old son to use. I do like that it has
round bristles for people with dexterity issues.”
Consultants’ Comments: • “Works extremely well in small mouths and around tori.”
• “The taste and scent were pleasing to my patients.” • “Effective on the distal surfaces of second and third molars.”
• “My patients liked how smooth their teeth felt after treatment.” • “The 360-degree designed bristles made it perfect for patients with
• “I like that it has ACP.” maunual dexterity problems.”
ALGINATE WHITENING: IN-OFFICE

KromaFaze ™
Sinsational Smile
(Kerr Restoratives) (Sinsational Smile, Inc.)
Why we chose
this product:
The innovative package design
of KromaFaze allows the user
to repurpose the container to Why we chose
measure the exact amount of this product:
water needed.
Pre-made in-office whitening trays make this product simple to implement
Consultants’ Comments: with a short treatment time of 20 minutes.
• “The color change is a useful feature; providing a visual cue for Consultants’ Comments:
the user.”
• “No patients reported sensitivity. during treatment.”
• “Less messy than conventional alginate products.”
• “Flexible light head was very easy to position.”
• “Very consistent results, and the mix lacks bubbles.”
• “Saves time not having to place blockout.”
2 0 1 8 E D I TO R I A L S C H E D U L E
lMARCH/APRIL: l SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER:
Making a Good Impression: Temporization: This issue will focus on long-term
This issue will discuss tissue management, techniques and short term temporaries as well as options for
(digital and traditional) and impression accessories. temporary cementation.
M AY / J U N E :
l NOVEMBER/DECEMBER:
l
Ceramics and Surface Treatments: This issue Hygiene Focus-Patient Centric Care: This issue will
will focus on ceramic materials for pressing and focus on resolving patient concerns from a hygiene
CAD/CAM and surface treatments. perspective: desensitizers, dry mouth and specialty
preventive products.
l J U LY / A U G U S T :
Clinical Problem Solvers: Our clinical problem solver
issue focuses on products and equipment which
solve a particular challenge for practicing dentists,
assistants, and hygienists.
A D D I T I O N A L P R E F E R R E D P R O D U C T AWA R D W I N N E R S
Air/Water Syringe Tip Composite Polisher: Two-Step

FlashTips, DENTSPLY Sirona Super-Snap X-treme, Shofu Dental
Amalgam Containment System Core Material

Solmetex HG5 Amalgam Separator, LuxaCore Z-Dual, DMG America
Solmetex
Dental Dam: Latex
Anesthetic Buffering System Nic Tone Rubber Dam, MDC Dental
Onset, OraPharma a Valeant Company
Desensitizer
Bite Registration Shield Force Plus, Tokuyama Dental
2012 R-SI Line Metal-Bite, R-dental America Inc.
Bonding Agent: Self-Etch Enzymatic Cleaner

ACE ALL-BOND SE, Bisco Inc. Sani-Soak Ultra, Enzyme Industry
Matrix: Sectional
Bonding Agent: Universal V3 Ring, Ultradent Products, Inc.
Fluoride Varnish
Adhese Universal, Ivoclar Vivadent MI Varnish, GC America Inc
Needles
Burs: Carbide, Multi-Use Transcodent Painless Steel Injection
Gloves: Nitrile
Great White # 2, SS White Burs Needles, Sulzer (Transcoject America)
Ultraform Gloves, Ansell
Burs: Carbide, Single-Use Nitrous Mask

Hand Sanitizer
AXESS Mask Sedation System,
Neo Bur Trimming and Finishing Moist Sure Foaming Hand Sanitizer Crosstex International
Carbides, Microcopy
Dentsply Sultan Healthcare
Oral Surgery Instrument
Burs: Diamond, Multi-Use Handpiece: Air Driven Luxator, Directa Dental
BOSPHORUS Burs,
Ti-Max Z900L, NSK Dental LLC
Tekmetal San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Pediatric Product
Handpiece: Electric Angie by Angelus, Angelus USA LLC
Burs: Diamond, Single-Use Ti-Max Z95L, NSK Dental LLC
Select Diamonds Burs, Zendo
Post & Core Kit
Handpiece: Hygiene Rebilda Post System, VOCO
Cement: Endodontic Bioactive iStar Cordless Prophylaxis Handpiece,
MTA Repair HP, Angelus USA LLC Dental EZ Preventative Products
ReminPro, VOCO
Cement: RMGI Handpiece Maintenance System
RelyX Luting Plus Automix, 3M STATMATIC, SciCanLED Curing Light Rinse
Elipar Deep Cure S, 3M PerioRinse, Centura Pharmaceuticals
Ceramic Polishers
LUSTER EXTRAORAL & INTRAORAL TWIST HVE Tip
KITS, Meisinger USA
RMGI Restorative
Safe-Vac, Safe-Vac, LLC Ionostar Plus, VOCO
Composite: Bulk Fill, Base LED Headlight

Filtek Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative, 3M
Soft Tissue Management Paste
FireFly, DenMat Holdings, LLC Soft Tissue Retraction Paste, 3M
Composite: Bulk Fill Restorative LED Overhead Light Splinting Material

Filtek One Bulk Fill, 3M GCOMM Polaris LED Overhead Light, F-Splint-Aid Slim, Polydentia SA
Flight Dental Systems
Composite: Flowable, High-Filled Sterilization Pouches
CLEARFIL Majesty ES Flow, Mask SURE-CHECK Sterilization Pouches,
Kuraray America, Inc. Comfit Plush, DENTSPLY Sirona Crosstex International
Composite: Low-Filled Flowable Matrix: Anterior Temporary Therapeutic Device

Tetric EvoFlow, Ivoclar Vivadent Uveneer, Ultradent Products, Inc. NiteBite, Keystone Industries
Composite Polisher: One-Step Matrix: Band Waterline Treatment Product

One Gloss PS, Shofu Dental Pink Band, Pink Band Dental Solutions Monarch Lines, Air Techniques Inc.


Award Winning Products

& Clinical Problem Solvers
Presented by DENTAL ADVISOR Editor-in-Chief and CEO, Sabiha S. Bunek, DDS
It is often challenging for clinicians to keep abreast of the vast array of materials
and equipment on the market. In this course, you will learn which products received high
accolades in their particular product category as well as those products that have been
identified for solving a particular clinical challenge. For 35 years, DENTAL ADVISOR
has provided the dental industry with trusted information on products and equipment.
Participants will leave with a valuable update on the latest products and techniques to take
back and implement into daily practice for saving time, minimizing stress and maximizing
productivity.
Course Objectives:
During this course, Attendees will:
• Understand the process by which products are chosen for awards or as clinical problem solvers.
• Understand products that solve common clinical challenges or that simply increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Learn about the latest products including features, advantages and techniques for successful clinical use.
• Gain a better understanding of new and exciting areas in dentistry and how to educate themselves and their teams.
To arrange for Dr. Bunek to speak to your group, connect with us at connect@dentaladvisor.com
or at (734) 665-2020, ext. 129
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Composi-Tight ® 3D Fusion Feather Light LED CLEARFIL MAJESTY ™ ES Flow BruxZir ®

Harmonize™ Universal Picasso /Picasso Lite Traxodent ® Alpen ® Speedster ®

ANESTHETIC BUFFERING SYSTEM CARBIDE BURS: MULTI-USE

Why we chose this product: 2018

CARBIDE BURS: SINGLE-USE HANDPIECE: AIR-DRIVEN

HANDPIECE: ELECTRIC INNOVATIVE DESIGN

CATEGORY: DIRECT RESTORATIVES

SECTIONAL MATRIX BONDING AGENT: TOTAL-ETCH

BONDING AGENT: UNIVERSAL COMPOSITE: LOW-FILLED FLOWABLE

COMPOSITE: HIGHLY-FILLED FLOWABLE COMPOSITE: UNIVERSAL

Consultants’ Comments: Consultants’ Comments:

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CATEGORY: DIRECT RESTORATIVES

COMPOSITE: ESTHETIC COMPOSITE: BULK FILL RESTORATIVE

Harmonize has Adaptive Response 2018

BIOACTIVE RESTORATIVE RMGI RESTORATIVE

this product: Why we chose

Consultants’ Comments: Consultants’ Comments:

PULPAL PROTECTANT DESENSITIZER

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CATEGORY: INDIRECT RESTORATIVES

SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT PASTE RETRACTION CORD

Consultants’ Comments: Consultants’ Comments:

SCANNABLE IMPRESSION MATERIAL BITE REGISTRATION

Why we chose Why we chose

ALGINATE ALTERNATIVE ALGINATE

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CATEGORY: INDIRECT RESTORATIVES

COMPOSITE CORE MATERIAL CEMENT: SELF-ADHESIVE

PROVISIONAL: UNIVERSAL CEMENT: ESTHETIC RESIN

PROVISIONAL: ESTHETIC CEMENT: INNOVATIVE

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CATEGORY: INDIRECT RESTORATIVES

ZIRCONIA PRIMER DENTURE RELINE MATERIAL

Why we chose WINNER

CATEGORY: LONG-TERM PERFORMERS

LONG-TERM PERFORMER: ESTHETIC ZIRCONIA LONG-TERM PERFORMER: ZIRCONIA

LONG-TERM PERFORMER: SELF-ADHESIVE CEMENT LONG-TERM PERFORMER: UNIVERSAL MULTI-LAYER

ENDODONTIC OBTURATION SYSTEM APEX LOCATOR

DENTAL DAM: LATEX DENTAL DAM: NON-LATEX

Why we chose 2018

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CATEGORY: PATIENT PRODUCTS

DENTURE ADHESIVE ATHLETIC MOUTHGUARD

PREVENTATIVE PRODUCT Good dental

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CATEGORY: SMALL EQUIPMENT

HANDPIECE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM

Why we chose this product:

INTRAORAL CAMERA DIODE LASER

DYNAMIC MIXER IN-OFFICE WHITENING

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LED HEADLIGHT PANORAMIC IMAGING SYSTEM

CATEGORY: INFECTION CONTROL

fits me very well with no hand fatigue.”

GLOVES: CHLOROPRENE HAND CARE

Why we chose Why we chose

Le Soothe WINNER fiteBac is a one-of a kind product. It is a silicone-

Consultants’ Comments: Consultants’ Comments:

CATEGORY: INFECTION CONTROL

INSTRUMENT CASSETTE AIR/WATER SYRINGE TIP Why we chose

STERILIZATION POUCHES SURFACE DISINFECTANT

Why we chose Why we chose