Product News in May 2025 Issue
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Recycling Solution
TerraCycle has introduced ClinicCycle, a recycling solution for health care. According to the company, ClinicCycle helps dental practices manage and recycle hard-to-process waste, including clear aligners, disposable garments, plastic packaging, and cleaning supplies, in an environmentally responsible way. The company provides zero-waste boxes to collect, return, and recycle disposable material, combating the 1.7 million tons of plastic waste generated by the health-care sector annually.
For more information, contact TerraCycle, 1 TerraCycle Way, Trenton, NJ 08638. (866) 846-7786; www.terracycle.com
3D AI Services
EasyRx recently launched two new features for its three-dimensional AI service to simplify preparation of bleaching trays and sports mouthguards. The bleaching feature automatically adjusts trays to make room for whitening agents, while the mouthguard feature converts intraoral scans into 3D-printable models. According to the company, the additions streamline production of these devices when using the company’s lab-management software.
For more information, contact EasyRx, 3150 Arden Road NW, Third Floor, Atlanta, GA 30305. (888) 340-3751; www.easyrxcloud.com.
Dental Unit
The Pro50 dental-care unit from Planmeca adapts to the needs of every user and treatment room, according to the company. Symmetrical functions guarantee comfort for both right- and left-handed users. The Pro50 allows easy access to the patient, whether the practitioner is seated or standing. Additional features include a touch screen for unit management and access to patient data, infection-control functions, and easily moved arms.
For more information, contact Planmeca USA Inc., 11727 Fruehauf Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273. (630) 529-2300; www.planmeca.com.
Single-Patient Bur
Prodia Dental has recently released Prodia Sport, a single-patient diamond bur engineered to last the duration of common restorative procedures. According to the company, an optimized manufacturing process results in faster, more consistent cutting performance, with notably less noise and vibration, offering better outcomes for the dentist and patient. The advanced diamond pattern and plating ensure optimal sharpness and minimal degradation during cutting.
For more information, contact Prodia Dental, 8400 Green Meadows Drive N., Lewis Center, OH 43035. 888-901-7585; www.prodiadental.com.
