KOMET USA Bur Kits

KOMET USA is currently offering bur kits for a variety of dental procedures. The Porcelain Veneers bur kit helps dentists achieve proper depth and enamel reduction, margin refinement, and material removal and polishing. The Fissure/Anatomy bur kit is for the minimally invasive opening of fissures and caries. The Diamond Finishing/Facial Surface Trimming and Carbide Finishing kits are perfect for contouring and finishing composite restorations. For more information, call 800.208.1630 or visit www.komet-usa.com.

Uni-GripAR Positioner from Dentsply Rinn

Dentsply Rinn now offers the Uni-GripAR Positioning Arm and Ring for use with Uni-Grip Universal Disposable Radiography Holders. With Uni-Grip you only need 1 radiography holder, 1 positioning arm, and 1 ring to perform an entire full-mouth x-ray series. The system can be used with film, phosphor plates, or digital sensors and features color-coding to ensure correct positioning. Fast, easy, and accurate, Uni-Grip positioners and holders are reusable and fully autoclaveable. For more information, call 800.323.0970 or visit www.unigrip.com.

Zimmer One-Piece Implant

Zimmer Dental Inc introduces the 3-mm diameter, 17° angled Zimmer One-Piece Implant to the US market. The new implant uniquely addresses clinician and patient needs in challenging anterior areas where space is limited and an angled abutment is required. It is indicated for use in the tight interdental spacing of the maxillary laterals and mandibular central and lateral incisors. The new Zimmer implant offers a unique 1-piece solution for immediate restorations. For more information, call 800.854.7019 or visit www.zimmerdental.com.

Pelton & Crane Spirit 3000 Side Delivery

Pelton & Crane's new Spirit 3000 Side Delivery unit provides enhanced positioning capabilities for proper ergonomics during any procedure. The small, contoured design and 6 available instrument positions make the Spirit 3000 Side Delivery unit the ideal integrated instrument delivery solution. The unit comes with standard features such as a squeeze and release air brake, centralized touchpad, and dual-positioning instrument holders (90º and 45º). For more information, call 800.659.6560 or visit www.pelton.net.

Mini LED Autofocus

The new Mini LED Autofocus from Acteon Group is the first high-power light featuring an autofocus function. The Autofocus automatically calculates the necessary illumination time for polymerization of all composite types through 2 mm. Exceptionally high light intensity and a 100% light spectrum enable dentists to achieve extremely rapid curing without generating heat. Power can be controlled with 3 different curing programs: standard mode, pulse mode, and soft start mode. For more information, visit www.acteongroup.com.

N-Tralig Syringe from Miltex

Miltex Dental, a division of Miltex, Inc, announces the introduction of its new N-Tralig syringe. The NTralig syringe delivers precisely 0.2 cc of anesthetic, has a positive ratchet action, and protects against the breakage of anesthesia cartridges. The slow infiltration of anesthetic during the periodontal ligament injection prevents dislodging of the tooth and helps numb that specific tooth. The 30º adapter handles even the most difficult-to-reach injections with ease. For more information, call 866.854.8300 or visit www.miltex.com.

Smile Reminder Software

Smile Reminder is a patient messaging software system that provides a secure and effective way for practices to communicate directly with patients by automatically sending text messages and e-mails. It enables dental offices to send appointment reminders, personalized e-mails, e-surveys, birthday/holiday greetings, continuing care reminders, and more. Smile Reminder increases profitability by eliminating many no-show patients with easy cancellation options, so that filling in cancellations is possible. For more information, call 866.605.6867 or visit www.smilereminder.com.

Executive Unit from Amtel Systems

Amtel Systems Corporation's Executive Unit is now available for use with its text messaging system, a powerful tool for intraoffice communication. The new model saves valuable desk space with a footprint of only 4 inches x 8 inches and can be positioned for ease of viewing and use. It sends specific text to clearly announce patient arrivals and telephone calls and is as simple as pushing a button. This easy-to-use system streamlines patient flow, maximizes staff productivity, and assures office efficiency. For more information, call 800.999.8903 or visit www.amtel.com.