A large, heavy glass dispenser, filled with dental floss, is featured at the Benco Dental museum in Northeast Pennsylvania. This "Champion" dental floss dispenser (shown), from Johnson & Johnson, circa early 1900s, is much different from the lightweight, small floss dispensers we use... CONTINUE READING
The nation’s largest family-owned dental distributor strives to make it simple to stay up to date with the latest equipment and technology. As the July temperatures sizzle outside, Benco Dental presents a few of cool advancements to consider in the form of their Six Neat Things... CONTINUE READING
Following an evaluation that included 1,802 brushing sessions by a panel of dentists, hygienists and patients, the VarioSonic® power toothbrush by PRO-SYS® received Dental Advisor's highest possible rating of +++++, Excellent/Editor's Choice, based on a 96% overall score. Evaluators noted... CONTINUE READING
Nation’s largest privately-owned dental distributor introduces Herman Miller cabinetry system that features interchangeable components for flexibility; launches PRO-SYS® sonic toothbrush to GNYDM audience Navigating change. Innovating. Driving dentistry forward. The nation’s largest... CONTINUE READING
From Instagram, YouTube, Saturday Night Live and a Pittsburgh Steelers Game to a primary school in the United Kingdom, one dance has been increasing in popularity since 2014. According to knowyourmeme.com, the Floss dance has seen a steady upsurge: Most recently, the dental profession... CONTINUE READING
The American Dental Association (ADA) today announced that the PRO-SYS® VarioSonic® Powerbrush receives its ADA Seal of Acceptance. The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs accepted the power toothbrush based on the finding that the product is safe and effective in removing plaque and helping to... CONTINUE READING
Follow the leaders. The first battery-operated, handheld intra-oral X-Ray system, first FDA approved, CO2 9.3 micron dental laser for hard and soft tissue, and first 45 degree electric attachment handpiece paved the way for dental innovations everywhere in 2015. Earlier this year, these dental... CONTINUE READING
Recent clinical findings by The Dental Advisor’s John A. Molinari, Ph.D. and Peri Nelson, B.S. prove the aseptic handle on the adult and junior series toothbrushes in the PRO-SYS® oral care family are 1,500 times cleaner than other brush handles after months of use. The unique PRO-SYS... CONTINUE READING
Xylitol consumption by pregnant women might have positive effects on their children, according to a report in Evidenced-Based Dentistry. Nature.com stated that in 11 studies published between 2000 and 2012, involving a total of 601 patients: "Xylitol consumption by mothers with high... CONTINUE READING
Ron Lamb, DMD, President of World Dental Relief and the 2012 ADA Humanitarian of the Year (shown) welcomes four pallets July 15 at the World Dental Relief headquarters in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Inside these packages: 50,000 Benco Brands toothbrushes on behalf of the PRO-SYS® BuyOne, Give... CONTINUE READING
