ORTHO INDUSTRY NEWS Strong Bonds For Restorations DMG America introduced its new PermaCem 2.0, a permanent cement that provides one of the strongest bonds to Zirconium restorations compared to the other leading self-adhesive cements, earlier this month. Utilizing both chemical and mechani-cal adhe-sion, the dual curing properties of Perma-Cem 2.0 offers an excep-tional bond across all substrates, including Zirconia. Formu-lated for “easy clean-up”, the optimized viscosity and no-drip formulation provide for the fastest and easiest removal of excess of all other self-adhesive cements, resulting in less stress and chair-time for the clinician. Plus, as a single step cement, it provides clinicians with the added benefit of not requiring an etching step. “With the popularity of Zirconium crowns and bridges continuing to grow, practices in the past have been forced to choose between cements that emphasize perfor-mance, simplicity or esthetics,” said Tim Habers-tumpf, Director of Marketing for DMG America. “With the release of new PermaCem 2.0, DMG America is offering practices a single cement that deliv-ers on all fronts. It’s a cement that practices can use without compromise.” DMG America is responsible for introducing some of the most widely used and clinically success-ful dental restorative products. For more information and a complete list of DMG America product offer-ings, please visit dmg-america.com. Member Benefit: Dental Financing That Will Make You Smile The American Orthodontic Society and Advance Care Dental are proud to announce a partnership with one of the nation’s largest and strongest credit unions, the Washington DC-based Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) to provide an exclusive financing program for AOS members and their patients. This program is the first of its kind in the dental industry. The provider pays no discount or fees to utilize this new service. The patient receives the application decision while in the office, and then receives six months free interest which is followed by an interest rate well below the industry. The approved patient will receive generous credit limits on their PenFed card, no prepay-ment penalty, and customer support from a strong and committed organization. Be looking for more information to arrive in the next few weeks. This is another great benefit to members of the American Orthodontic Society. Accelerate Patients’ Good Bacteria EvoraPro ® is a professional-strength oral care probiotic that is now available in a 90-day supply. At the core of EvoraPro is Oragenics' patented probiotic technology, ProBiora3. When applied following a cleaning or scal-ing, ProBiora3 accelerates the repopulation of beneficial bacteria. This safe, easy to use and completely natural probi-otic mint extends the clean “fresh from the dentist” feel-ing. These beneficial bacteria 8 September/October 2012 JAOS bind to teeth and go deep under the gingival margin, crowding out undesirable bacteria. EvoraPro naturally supports gum and tooth health while freshening breath and whiten-ing teeth.ProBiora3 contains three strains of beneficial bacteria that help maintain an optimal balance in the mouth.It is 100% natural and is made in the USA in an FDA-registered and GMP-certified facility ensuring safety, quality and efficacy.
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