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Thedevicegentlyholdsthepatient’s mouth open, keeps the tongue out of the working field, illuminates the oral cavity and guards the patient’s airway — all while continuously evacuating saliva and excess moisture. Additionally, the company announced that Isodry, a non-illu- minated dental isolation system, was named by www.drbicuspid.com as “Best New Instrument” in its 2011 Dental Excellence Awards. Isodry was introduced in February 2010 and was also named by Dentistry Today magazine as one of its “Reader’s Choice Top 50 Technology Products” for 2010. Both Isolite and Isodry dental iso- lation systems use the patented Iso- lite Isoflex mouthpiece. The super soft mouthpiece used with the device makes for a more comfortable experi- ence for the patient, and allows dental professionals to work more efficiently with greater control over the oral environment. Mouthpieces are available in six Isolite Systems’ dental isolation technology continues to receive praise from its users and recognition from the dental industry for its dental isola- tion technology. The Isolite™ dental isolation system was named one of the “50 Greatest Game Changers in Dentistry” by Den- taltown magazine. Recognition of the product’s contribution to the advance- ment of dentistry is a major milestone for the device. Isolite’s inclusion in the list placed it among some of the dental profes- sion’s biggest advancements, includ- ing fluoride, local anesthesia, dental handpieces and digital radiography. Isolite is a dental isolation system that combines the functions of light, suction and retraction into a single device that solves many of the frustra- tions that dental professionals deal with on a daily basis. DENTAL TRIBUNE | May 2011 Industry News 27A AD nology utilizes S-PRG filler, provid- ing a wealth of benefits for patients. Unlike other fluoride-releasing materials, S-PRG filler is durable, esthetic and recharges in high-flu- oride concentrations, carrying sus- tained preventative benefits. As published in JADA in 2009, a University of Florida study on S-PRG restoratives found that restorations containing S-PRG filler showed no secondary caries, no postoperative sensitivity and maintained their lus- ter over an 8-year period. A 13-year recall is currently underway. Introductory kit offer For a limited time only, BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus is available in two intro- ductory kit offerings. The standard kit (PN 2000S) contains two 2.2 gram syringes of both viscosities (F00 and F03) in shades A2 and A3, and the pedo kit (PN 2000P) contains two 2.2 gram syringes of both viscosities in shades A1 and bleach white. Both kits contain samples of Shofu’s top-selling products, includ- ing BeautiBond, One Gloss, Super Snap and the hybrid material BEAU- TIFIL II. The introductory kits are valued at $160 but retail for just $99.95. For more information contact Shofu Dental Corp. at (800) 827- 4638 or visit www.shofu.com. DT Isolite Systems: more industry recognition CDA BootH no. 1128 g DT page 28A One of the ‘50 Greatest Game Changers in Dentistry’ and ‘Best New Instrument’ (Photo/Provided by Shofu)