Choice preventives from Crosstex

Crosstex International, a subsidiary of Cantel Medical Corp. (NYSE: CMN) and a leading global provider of infection control and preventive products, announces that its innovative Patient’s Choice® line of preventives has become among the fastest-growing brands in a highly competitive marketplace.

In bringing the line to market, the company devoted significant resources to developing products that would lead their category in quality and performance, according to Crosstex Vice President of Sales and Marketing Andrew Whitehead.

“Crosstex is best known for innovative infection control products that help protect health-care professionals,” he said. “When we decided to enter the preventives arena, we were committed to apply the same level of research and innovation to products that protect patients’ oral health.”

The Patient’s Choice preventives line from Crosstex includes the following.

Twist® and Sparkle® prophy angles & Sparkle EZ contra angle

These unique products address widespread issues with traditional prophy angles: vibration, noise, spatter, frictional heat and operator ergonomics.

Twist is the first and only disposable 90-degree reciprocating prophy angle. Its unique, patented oscillating motion eliminates spatter and heat.

Sparkle, developed with feedback from hygienists, has a patented second-generation gear design that runs vibration free and noise free.

Sparkle EZ delivers all the benefits of Sparkle along with an advanced ergonomically designed contra angle that reduces operator hand fatigue and micro-traumas.

Sparkle V™ 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish with Xylitol

Introduced at the 2010 ADA Annual Meeting, Crosstex’s entry into the fast-growing fluoride varnish arena utilizes a highly effective formula in a convenient single-use disposable delivery system. Sparkle V 5% Sodium Varnish with xylitol delivers the optimum fluoride dosage that dries to a natural tooth shade on contact.

The smooth, easy-to-apply, non-clumping formula sets rapidly in the presence of saliva, so there is no need to isolate teeth. Its innovative single-use package provides for simple, mess-free application and easy cleanup: just peel open and brush on.

The package also includes a bendable brush applicator to eliminate risk of cross-contamination. Sparkle V provides the benefits of xylitol and is gluten, aspartame and saccharin free.

Sparkle and Sparkle FREE® prophy paste with xylitol

Recently awarded 4 Stars from The Dental Advisor, both Sparkle prophy pastes offer a variety of patient-pleasing fun flavors in a choice of grits and an advanced spatter-free formula. Sparkle™ prophy paste contains 1.23 percent fluoride ion and is gluten free.

It has a time-set formula for superior consistency and offers maximum stain removal with minimal enamel loss. Sparkle FREE is 100 percent free of dyes, fluoride and gluten and it is the ideal prophy choice for patients during or after whitening or bleaching of teeth. Both provide the benefits of Xylitol.

Zap® Fluoride Gel, Zap Neutral pH Fluoride Gel and Zap Dual Arch Fluoride Trays

Patient’s Choice high-quality fluorides and convenient trays facilitate the treatment process and provide greater patient acceptance. Zap fluoride gel contains 1.23 percent APF fluoride ion.

Its gluten-free formula contains xylitol and has long-lasting flavor for greater patient acceptance. Smooth, creamy thixotropic formula flows easily under pressure for greater coverage. Fast, one-minute treatment.

Zap 2 percent neutral pH fluoride gel provides an ideal non-acidic balance and is safe for patients with porcelain or resin cosmetic restorations. Zap dual arch trays make application of fluoride gel and foam an easier experience. They have a soft, anatomical design for a comfortable fit, with buckle ridges to improve fluoride access to teeth. A unique “space-saver” package provides easy storing and dispensing.

GumNumb® Topical Anesthetic Gel

GumNumb topical gel contains 20 percent benzocaine for effective relief of discomfort from local anesthetic injections, periodontal curettage, impression taking and intraoral radiographs. All six patient-pleasing flavors provide rapid onset within just 30 seconds.

For information on the full line of Crosstex infection control and preventive products, please contact Crosstex at (631) 582-6777 or visit www.crosstex.com.