GAP Australasian-Dentist Issue 80 Jul-Aug 19

36 AustrÀlÀsiÀn Dentist pro tÀ Waterpik®Water Flosser The easy and most effective way to floss!™ Clinically proven results Good oral health takes work. For years dentists and hygienists have encouraged flossing for cleaning between the teeth, however, many of these professionals and their patients know that flossing is not easy. But there is good news: clinical research studies now confirm the Waterpik®Water Flosser is the easy and most effective way to floss™. Recent studies show the Water Flosser is up to 50% more effective than traditional dental floss and Sonicare®Air Floss Pro (model HX8341) for reducing gingivitis and improving gum health. Whether using a manual or sonic powered toothbrush, adding the Water Flosser has consistently provided significantly better reductions in plaque and gingivitis. Waterpik’s impressive record for safety and effectiveness has been evaluated in more than 70 published clinical studies at 25 independent and university-based research centres. The Waterpik®Water Flosser is Baldus nitrous oxide sedation system wins German innovation award The German manufacturer Baldus Medical Technology supplies dental practices with their digital nitrous oxide sedation system Baldus Touch worldwide. The company is a forerunner for an innovative system with touchscreen for the dental nitrous oxide sedation market. “Innovations that shape the future and improve life exist in all sectors. Sometimes you see them at first glance – but often not,” says the organisation team of the German Innovation Award. Exactly for such an innovation Baldus Medical Technology and its Baldus Touch got the winner award in the category Medical Technologies Excellence in Business to Business. “Every product made by Baldus is the perfect combination of heart, soul and enthusiasm/passion. It is our ambition to work for the best solution with state-of-the-art technology,” says Fabian Baldus, managing director at Baldus. “We are all the more pleased to win the German Innovation Award for our Baldus Touch. The Baldus brand represents premium product with highest quality and operating comfort.” The development of Baldus focused design, aesthetics and high technology to fulfil customer needs worldwide. “The German Innovation Award shows us, that we are going the right direction with our development clinically proven to provide significant oral health benefits to even those with braces, implants, crowns, bridges, and diabetes. The Waterpik®Water Flosser Removes 99.9% of Plaque Biofilm After 3-Second Treatment Biofilm Removal with a Dental Water Jet Gorur A, Lyle DM, Schaudinn C, Costerton JW. Compend Contin Ed Dent 2009; 30 (Suppl 1):1 – 6. Objective To evaluate the effect of the Waterpik®Water Flosser on plaque biofilm removal using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Methodology Eight periodontally involved teeth were extracted. Ten slices were cut from four teeth and were inoculated with saliva and left for four days to further grow plaque biofilm. Four slices were treated with the Classic Jet Tip, four slices were treated with the Orthodontic Tip, and two slices were used as controls. The remaining 4 teeth were treated with the Orthodontic Tip to evaluate the removal of calcified plaque biofilm. All teeth were treated department. And it is incredibly motivating for the team, that we continue to build on the three pillars of innovation, design, simple handling and quality,” says head of department nitrous oxide sedation Benjamin Nüse. Due to the development and market launch of the medical device, Baldus Touch (class IIb), Baldus Medical Technology presents the next generation of oxygen nitrous oxide mixer units for the dental market. The touchscreen provides easier input functions for patient’s clinical details and system settings. The Baldus Touch is characterised by high technology and an easy patient documentation. The system enables patient’s data to be easily transferred to PCs under a patient ID or anonymous. Further highlights include automatic recovery button with a countdown function. A maximum flow of 18 litres per minute allows a better sedation and more comfort for all patient types. Due to advanced technologies, safety is in our focus of development. When Baldus Touch is switched on, it automatically starts a self-test of software and hardware. The sedation system works independently of temperature and pressure. This thermic measurement is safer for a shorter reaction time. There is a RED oxygen flush button centrally placed for 100% oxygen supply when required. The acoustic and visual information signal ensures a fast identification for any faults or disturbances, which can be addressed quickly. The Baldus Touch with its timeless elegant state of the art technology is developed for the dental market worldwide. The German Innovation Awards honour products and solutions across sectors, which differ from previous solutions mainly by being user-centred and offering added value. The jury is made up of independent, interdisciplinary experts from industry, science, institutions and finance. The Baldus Touch is available from Alldent. For more information on The Baldus Touch contact Alldent on: Tel: 03 9646 3939 Email: sales@alldent.com.au www.alldent.com.au Alldent, 13/15 Thackray Road Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Àew Àroducts from Àlldent Àew Àroducts from Àaterpik ® Àater Flosser using medium pressure for three seconds and evaluated by SEM. Visit www.waterpik.com.au/ shop for details.