Oral-B is pleased to announce the launch of the Stages Toothpaste range, which is launched to complement Oral-B's recent range of children's oral care products.

Unlike normal u-shaped files, the K3 incorporates Radial Land Relief to reduce friction on the canal wall and the unique Positive Rake Angle results in an efficient cutting performance as opposed to the scraping action of a normal instrument.

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There are three products in the range -Winnie the Pooh, Buzz Lightyear and the Disney Princesses. Each is available in a mild 75 ml sugar-free gel containing 500 ppm fluoride and is suitable for children from the age of six months.

The Direct Placement (DP) capsule sys-tem involves a special applicator and allows the operator to express the amalgam directly into the tooth cavity, eliminating the use of amalgam carriers and amalgam wells.

SDI are pleased to announce the launch of the SDI amalgam capsule system. SDI claims it is designed to give a consistent and accurate mix everytime.

The patient is then supplied with a Colgate Total toothbrush and toothpaste for use at home. Patients return for a second assessment after 6 weeks. The results of the trial are being collated and will be released later on in the year. For more information on the leaflets or the patient trials phone 01483 401 901.

Oral-B claims combining Disney char-acters with a great fruity flavoured paste will ensure that brushing remains fun for children.

Colgate is also running a patient programme. The programme involves patients visiting their dental practice for a gingival assessment. The practitioner records plaque and bleeding scores using the charts supplied.

The Colgate patient advice booklets have recently been revamped. The range includes Plaque and periodontal disease, Tooth decay, Oral first aid and How to care for your teeth and fixed brace.

The booklets use colour photography and clear and easy to understand text to explain common oral diseases, problems, some of the solutions and the treatments available. Colgate claims the booklets help by reinforcing dentists'advice to their patients in their own homes. New leaflet holders are now available so that the range can be displayed in the surgery.

Kerr UK is pleased to announce the launch of the new K3 endodontic kit. Kerr claims the K3 is designed to cut quickly and safely with debris removal and addresses techni-cal and procedural issues.

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This DP System is available as Permite DP and Lojic+ DP and presented in 1 spill, 2 spill and 3 spill, in fast or regular carving times. For more information visit www.sdi.com.au.

The access handle improves access to the posterior region by reducing total length by over 4mm. K3 comes complete with 10 tip sizes with simplified colour coding. For more information phone 01733 260998.