Exhibit hall in Boston offers plenty to see and do

Those looking to stock up on fluid dentin, cements and adhesives for example, found they were in the right place. There were plenty of endodontic files and obturation equipment, latex gloves, orthodontic appliances — and much, much more.

Many companies offered educational presentations right in their booths for small groups, so attendees could can learn something. Some companies offered special giveaways — including tickets to see the Red Sox or Celtics, making attendance not only worthwhile for one’s practice but also a lot of fun.

Other highlights on the exhibit hall floor included the following:

• At the P&G Professional Oral Health booth, attendees could learn about an oral care regimen that includes use of the Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 with SmartGuide, Crest PRO-HEALTH Toothpaste and Crest PRO-HEALTH Rinse.

• Attendees could learn about gingivitis reduction at the Colgate booth.

• At the Triodent Corp. booth, attendees could check out the V3 Ring for posterior composite restorations and the Triotray for posterior impressions.

• The new Under Armour Performance Mouthwear was on display at the Patterson Dental Supply booth. A launch kit was available to help dentists become an exclusive provider for this new technology.

• At the DMG America booth, there was a lot of interest in the new Icon caries infiltrant, which offers treatment without the use of a drill.

• At the InfoStar booth, company reps were on hand to show attendees their company’s SideKick patient education tool.

• At the Shofu Dental Corp. booth, interest was high in the BeautiBond adhesive, which contains not one but two powerful monomers.

• At the VOCO America booth, there was lots of interest in Amaris Gingiva, a light-cured composite system in gingival shades. It’s an alternative to surgery for patients with severe gum recession.

• At the Zila booth, attendees could learn about the Rotadent, which is described as much more than just a power toothbrush. Rather, it is a whole system for home periodontal therapy.

• At the Henry Schein Dental booth, attendees could learn more about the E4D technology and how it can be incorporated into a dental practice.

• At the Glove Club booth, former New England Patriots football player Rodney Harrison and current Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester were signing autographs for attendees who made a purchase.