Press Releases 2018

Heidelberg, September 12, 2018 – In periodontology, fine, sharp instruments are essential, therefore scalers and curettes have to be constantly sharpened. Now the American Eagle patented XP^® technology makes instrument tips much more durable and time-consuming sharpening is a thing of the past.

The alloys are applied to a stainless-steel base during the nano-optimised surface treatment. This results in an extremely hard instrument tip, while at the same time the process enables manufacturing thinner blades. Dr. Phillip Watson from the University of Toronto has been able to prove that XP^® instruments are significantly more durable and resistant than standard products and therefore are an enormous improvement.

Moreover, the slim design means easier access to interdental spaces and periodontal pockets, therefore better results can be achieved while the patient’s comfort level is increased. Thanks to the razor-sharp blades, the practitioner can reduce force and thus retains the tactile sensitivity.

In the American Eagle product range XP^® technology is available for universal scalers, curettes and Gracey curettes. The instruments are available in the standard design with a stainless-steel handle or with an ergonomic EagleLite^® handle that significantly reduces hand fatigue. Even more comfortable are the ultra-lightweight Pro Thin™ handles with extra fine working ends for a particularly gentle therapy.

Alternatively, the user can also select a Quik-Tip™ handle in the colour of his choice and chose an XP^® instrument tip which is then solidly screwed into the handle using a specially designed wrench. This is environmentally friendly and saves costs, because not the entire instrument has to be replaced.

Heidelberg, 19 July 2018 – The US dental group Young Innovations is now the sole supplier of American Eagle products in Europe. Young acquired the manufacturer of dental instruments and practice supplies last year.

The American Eagle range includes innovations for prophylaxis, diagnostics, restoration, periodontology, implantology and endodontics. “American Eagle expands our portfolio and makes us a full-line supplier of high-quality premium products,” emphasizes Frank Whyte, Managing Director of Young Innovations Europe, adding: “Our company offers outstanding clinical solutions for dentists and patients and is ideally positioned internationally. Customers benefit from our know-how and reliable sales via the dental trade.”

Young Innovations Europe has further strengthened its Sales division. New to the team since July is José Muñoz, who is Regional Account Manager for Northern Germany and Spain. The proven dental expert was previously also responsible for regional sales of a global instrument manufacturer and is a specialist for periodontology, surgical equipment and soft tissue management.

Heidelberg, 14 June 2018 – Preventative therapy can avoid tooth decay and secondary diseases. The new Zooby^® Disclosing Tablets support professional teeth cleaning for children and increase their personal responsibility by colouring new plaque red and older plaque blue, highlighting areas that are often missed when brushing the teeth.

The patients then receive individual instructions and tips for their personal dental care from the practitioner. Afterwards all tooth surfaces and interproximal areas are thoroughly cleaned and polished. The fruit-flavoured tablets are available in packs of 250 and are free of gluten and erythrosine (E127). They can also be used at home to improve the daily care routine.

Professional tooth cleaning is carried out in a risk-oriented manner because the breakthrough of the second teeth brings about changes such as incomplete enamel formation, unfavourable topographical position of the chewing surfaces or retention niches and thus increasing the risk of plaque deposits. Also Orthodontic braces as well as the increase in sugar intake and acidic foods effect plaque build-up.

Zooby®’s child-friendly prophylaxis system offers a wide range of tools to significantly increase patient compliance in children. The polishing cups are made of proprietary special rubber that adapts to the tooth contour accurately.

The polishing pastes are available in six popular flavours such as chocolate, melon and berry as well as three different grains each with 1.23% fluoride. They remove stains, are remarkably efficient and are also vegan, sugar, lactose and gluten free. They are delivered as a practical hygienic single dose, and the matching finger holder is included free of charge. In order to reduce spatter, the pastes have a particularly adhesive consistency, and the hygienic disposable packaging minimizes the risk of cross-contamination.

Heidelberg, February 27, 2018 – Young Innovations can look back on a successful year: The American dental group has been present on the European market since 2017, has established the Young, Zooby^®, Microbrush^® and ContactPro^® product lines and recorded encouraging growth. Further dental innovations will be launched in 2018, which is why the sales and logistics team has been strengthened with two experienced senior professionals.

Alexander Groß is now Regional Manager and Head of Sales in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He has been working in the dental industry for many years, most recently as Country Manager for Hu-Friedy in Southwest Germany and Switzerland. Before he worked as Sales Manager for an instrument manufacturer worldwide. He has excellent contacts and in-depth expertise in the fields of prophylaxis, periodontology, surgery, implantology and orthodontics.

John Mullarkey is the new Warehouse Manager at Young Innovations’ European logistics headquarters in Ireland. He has over twenty years of experience in the healthcare industry, including twelve years as Warehouse Facilitator at GlaxoSmithKline. Mullarkey is responsible for organising and structuring the warehouse, integrating new product lines and optimising all internal and external logistics processes. This includes the complete digitalisation of orders, warehousing and dispatch.

Heidelberg, January 16, 2018 – Young Dental presents a range of new pastes for professional tooth cleaning. They remove discolouration, achieve significant teeth whitening, and impress with their remarkable efficiency. The pH-neutral pastes are less abrasive than similar products and are also vegan, sugar-, lactose- and gluten-free.

The varieties “Mint” and “Berry” are supplied as a practical single dose, the matching finger holder is included free of charge. Available are a fluoride-free polishing paste in fine grain size and a stain remover in medium grain size with 1.23% fluoride. In order to reduce splashes, special attention was paid to a particularly adhesive consistency, the hygienic disposable packaging minimizes the risk of cross-contamination.

The sugar substitute Xylitol belongs to the ingredients, it reduces the formation of tooth-damaging acids and plaque and has a cariostatic effect. Another component is sodium bicarbonate, which shortens the cleaning time and promotes tooth whitening. It also improves the buffering capacity of saliva and eliminates harmful microorganisms in plaque. At the same time, the growth of caries bacteria is inhibited thanks to its acid neutralising effect.