Press Releases 2020

Heidelberg, August 27, 2020 – The dental product range of Young Innovations is not only convincing in terms of quality and efficiency, the sustainability is also constantly being improved: The ecological footprint of the Microbrush^® brand production plant has been significantly reduced via intelligent lighting, consistent shutdown of unused machines, and by recycling 45 tons of plastic resin waste per year. Now the proportion of plastic in all packaging is being gradually reduced.

First of all, the containers of the Microbrush^® Plus applicators are receiving a makeover. For the dispenser kit and the refill pack of 400 pieces each, the foil and holders are being replaced with recycled cardboard, thus saving 8,000 kilos of plastic per year. The package size and content remain the same, as do the weight and the order number. The previous barcode will be replaced by the Global Trade Item Number GTIN. With this marking, goods can be identified and traced worldwide, which further increases product safety.

Microbrush^® applicators are ideally suited for applying a wide variety of materials during dental treatment, such as cement, bonding and etching agents, sealing and staining solutions. They have a rigid tip and a flexible neck for precise placement of substances in hard-to-reach areas. The brush head, made out of lint-free nylon fibres, absorbs liquid until it is applied, ensuring maximum control.

For detailed information on Microbrush^® products, visit the website www.microbrush.eu, which has been redesigned and given a fresh new look.

Heidelberg, June 23, 2020 – Finally every dental practice can easily determine, how much money is wasted on sharpening instruments: The required time per week and the hourly wage are entered on the website www.am-eagle.org/sharpening_calculator, the online tool then evaluates the expenses incurred each year.

In a second step, the financial benefits of switching to sharpen-free American Eagle XP instruments can be discovered. These scalers and curettes retain the shape and functionality throughout their lifetime and are always ready with original sharp cutting edges. The therapist can therefore noticeably reduce the physical effort and act more ergonomically. Thanks to XP Technology^®, sharpening stones are history and time can now be used more productively.

The effort to resharpen the equipment is often underestimated, but the procedure requires considerable experience, patience and the proper technique. The instruments must be aligned and fixed, and a gage is needed to maintain the correct sharpening angle. To avoid facets and ensure a perfect working edge every detail must be checked with a magnifying glass.

Moreover, resharpened instruments along with substance also lose their ideal shape which is no longer comparable with the original design. This shortens the lifespan of the instruments, because it degrades their performance or they even become entirely useless and must be replaced. For more information on XP Technology^® from American Eagle please visit www.am-eagle.de/en/xp-technology

Heidelberg, May 12, 2020 – Young Innovations and NSK present SMILEBOX, a complete set for professional tooth cleaning. The products perfectly match and complement each other. Each box contains a prophy contra-angle handpiece, prophy cups, prophy paste, disclosing solution and parotid patches.

2Tone^™ Solution reveals plaque with an advanced multicolor formula. It turns new plaque red and older blue, showing patients the areas they consistently miss while brushing the teeth. This not only serves to monitor patients, it also enables individual recommendations for the dental hygiene at home.

The DryTips^® parotid patches are placed on the inside of the cheek directly in front of the largest salivary gland. The cellulose pads keep the work area dry during treatment, are far more absorbent than cotton rolls, but take up less space. They therefore particularly facilitate procedures in the back of the oral cavity.

The Young^™ Elite Cup is a perfect match for the NSK stainless steel contra angle handpiece FX57m. The short polishing cup in combination with the ultra-small head enables easy access to all quadrants. The screw-type cup adapts neatly to the contra angle, while the soft rubber adapts completely to the tooth surface. While the internal ridges remove plaque, the external ridges support interproximal cleaning and reduce splatter.

The Young^™ mint polishing paste with baking soda ensures the brilliant shine. It is free of fluoride and gluten and packed in hygienic single-unit doses. Its adhesive consistency reduces splatter, the non-abrasive baking soda removes discoloration and in one single step also achieves amazing luster. For more information about SMILEBOX visit https://www.youngdental.eu/en/smilebox/