20 Dec

The Advantages of 1.23% APF Gel in Fluoride Treatments- Dental Product Shopper

By Keystone Industries In Gelato, Oral health, Prophy Paste /  2 No Comments

2019 might be the year to expand your fluoride treatment options for younger patients. The clinical evidence surrounding 1.23% APF (acidulated phosphate fluoride) gel, specifically, makes it a good option for several reasons.

According to Dr. Erica Anand, repeatedly using fluoride gel provides an excellent source of increased uptake in younger patients who are high risk for caries, including those who are medically compromised with reduced salivary flow, orthodontic patients, and those with high-carbohydrate diets. Additionally, 1.23% APF gel inhibits plaque build-up, prevents demineralization, and promotes re-mineralization for caries protection and prevention. Dr. Anand prefers Gelato ABF Fluoride Gel by Keystone Industries, because it offers these advantages as well as handling advantages discussed later in this blog.…

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31 Aug

ADA Gingivitis Reporting Guide: Implementing D4346

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ADA Gingivitis Reporting Guide: Implementing D4346

The profession started the year with the news that gingivitis was now being added to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT Code). D4346 is defined as: scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation – full mouth, after oral evaluation. The removal of plaque, calculus and stains from supra- and sub-gingival tooth surfaces when there is generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation in the absence of periodontitis. It is indicated for patients who have swollen, inflamed gingiva, generalized suprabony pockets, and moderate to severe bleeding on probing.1 This code should not be reported in conjunction with prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, or debridement procedures. …

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Gelato Top Prophy Paste 2016
12 Jan

Gelato Prophy Paste Wins Top Prophy Paste Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

By Keystone Industries In Gelato, News, Oral health, Prophy Paste /  1 No Comments

GIBBSTOWN, N.J. – Announced at the turn of the new year were The Dental Advisor’s annual Product Awards, one of the most respected awards presenters in the dental industry for their evidence-based clinical and laboratory research.

At the top of the Prophy Paste category was once again Gelato Prophy Paste, marking 2016 as the fourth consecutive year Gelato has won Top Prophy Paste amongst dental professionals.

Gelato, produced from the New Jersey-based manufacturer Keystone Industries, was evaluated by 35 professional consultants in 2500 different uses. At the end of the study, Gelato Prophy Paste received a 91% clinical rating. Sixty-three percent of consultants said they would switch to using Gelato Prophy Paste, while 80% said they would recommend it.…

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16 Jan

Gelato Prophy Paste 3-Peats as Top Prophy Paste for 2015

By Keystone Industries In Gelato, News, Oral health, Prophy Paste /  2 No Comments

Gibbstown, N.J. – It’s a 3-Peat for Keystone Industries and their highly-reputed Gelato Prophy Paste. For the third consecutive year, Gelato has taken home The Dental Advisor’s award for Top Prophy Paste, making it once again the top choice for dental professionals.

This prophy paste was evaluated by 35 consultant in over 2500 uses, and ended the testing with a 91% clinical rating.

Other than the numbers speaking for themselves, there are plenty of great reviews that helped The Dental Advisor solidify Gelato as their choice for the top prophy paste. Comments such as “Does not splatter”, “Easy to rinse”, and “Cups are color-coded and easy to open” for why Gelato has such a highly-regarded reputation.…

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