Cellerant’s Best of Class Technology Awards debuted in 2009, focusing on the remarkable products that set standards for dentists. Recognizing that hygienists are a vital part of oral health care, I launched the Best of Class Hygiene Awards three years ago. This coveted honour applauds innovative technologies, materials, and other solutions that optimize hygiene treatment. Eight thought leaders and educators in the hygiene space researched practice-defining products through a rigorous, uncompromising, and unbiased selection process.
Here are the extraordinary innovations that captured the panellists’ attention and approval:
Trios 5 Wireless: 3Shape’s award-winning scanner reaches a new level of patient protection and infection control with its FDA-cleared autoclavable scan tip with a sealed mirror of scratch-free sapphire glass and single-use body sleeves to reduce cross-contamination.
Epic Hygiene: Biolase offers the only hygiene-only laser FDA-cleared for bacterial reduction.
FlouriMax NAF Varnish: Elevate Oral Care’s product is thin, hypoallergenic, and great tasting – no wonder it’s the fastest-growing fluoride varnish brand.
OraCare Health Rinse: This rinse kills the same bacteria as chlorhexidine, but without the side effects, and with the added benefits of killing viruses and fungi and the ability to reduce VSCs and break up biofilm.
Allday Comprehensive Dry Mouth Therapy: This patented dry mouth spray and gel by Elevate Oral Care can be used multiple times daily. Allday 5000 prescription toothpaste is a must-have for a comprehensive treatment plan for dry mouth patients.
Quick Pass In-Office Water Test: This waterline testing product by ProEdge is a reliable and cost-effective testing product that can show results in as little as 48 hours.
Perio Tray™ therapy by Perio Protect: Delivering Perio Gel deep into periodontal pockets can reduce bacterial loads, inflammation, and bleeding, decrease pocket depths, and promote whiter teeth and fresher breath.
Synapse Dental Pain Eraser: This needle-free, drug-free, and numb-free oral pain solution relieves pain in seconds and lasts for hours.
Xlear Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol: Besides reducing nasal congestion and dryness, this natural saline spray is scientifically proven to defend against bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants that enter the nose.
HYBENX Advanced Dental Debridement: EPIEX Medical’s FDA- cleared antibiotic-free cleaner uses Desiccation Shock Technology to destroy bacteria and biofilm, remove pathogens and smear layer, and safely debride necrotic tissues in as little as 30 seconds.
AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master: For effective systematic and educational workflow for dental hygiene care, this Guided Biofilm Therapy’s (GBT) advanced technology by EMS Electro Medical Systems provides impactful visual education with less ergonomic impact.
LIVFRESH Gel Toothpaste: Livionex created the first approved homecare product to prevent and treat gingivitis and periodontitis. It is clinically proven to reduce plaque 250% better, gum bleeding 190% better, and gum inflammation 250% better than leading brands.
Oravital System: Screen your patients with this comprehensive Biofilm DNA test that detects periodontitis, oral candidiasis and carries risks.
GC Fuji Triage EP: This glass-ionomer sealant and surface protectant by GC America is enhanced with RECALCDENT (CPP-ACP) to form a chemical-mechanical bond and barrier to protect the covered and surrounding tooth surfaces.
Please join me in congratulating all the winners of these practice-changing products for your
hygiene team.
About the Author
Lou Shuman is the CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, dentistry’s leading corporate incubator and accelerator. He is a venturer in-residence at Harvard’s i-Lab, co-founder of LightForce Orthodontics, a member of the Oral Health advisory board and founder of the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards. He was selected in 2021 by Global Summits Institute one of the World’s Top 100 Doctors.
