News & PR
Press Release: Mydent International is pleased to help ADA's Give Kids A Smile program through product donations. Give Kids A Smile, or GKAS, is devoted to improving the oral health of children in need. The event will take place on February 3, 2012.
Press Release: 'Tis the season for dental professionals to make videos. Well, at least videos that spread holiday warmth and love. From December 20th – December 27th 2011, Mydent International will begin its first ever “I LOVE DEFEND” holiday video contest.
Press Release: Mydent is pleased to attend the 2011 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), November 27 – 30.
Press Release: Mydent International has recently donated DEFEND face masks, gloves, sterilization pouches, prophy paste, barrier products and other items to Dental Lifeline Network.
Press Release: Mydent International gets award winning DEFEND+PLUS Wipes featured on Hygiene Product Shopper and Dental Product Shopper websites.
Press Release: Mydent International has recently published a free dental marketing report. “15 Strategies for Growing Your Dental Business Online” provides dentists, hygienists, dental dealers and other industry professionals various techniques aimed at improving their website presence and search engine rankings.
Press Release: Mydent is pleased to attend the 2011 ADA Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV.
Press Release: Denture and retainer boxes now added to Mydent's growing product line.
Press Release: Mydent International has released its latest addition to their glove line: DEFEND Powder-Free Textured Nitrile Exam Gloves (LITE).
Press Release: Mydent is pleased to attend the July 2011 RDH Under One Roof show in Chicago, IL.
Press Release: DEFEND® product users are invited to take advantage of Mydent’s double points rewards program. Participants can redeem points for gifts in categories such as wellness, fitness, home, outdoor living, golf, electronics and more.
Press Release: Mydent is pleased to attend the June 2011 ADHA meeting in Nashville, TN.
Press Release: Mydent International, manufacturer for DEFEND and private label disposables, preventatives, infection control products, and impression materials, has provided over 25 years of reliable service to the dental industry.
Press Release: Mydent International is pleased to announce its ongoing support of Autism Speaks, the nation's largest and most effective autism science and advocacy organization.
Press Release: Effective April 1, 2011, DEFEND users can take advantage of special savings on face masks and shields.
Press Release: Mydent is pleased to attend the April 2011 Greater Long Island Dental Meeting.
Press Release: Mydent is pleased to attend the 34th International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany, March 22-26, 2011. As the largest meeting this year, Mydent seeks to further develop its professional relationship with international dealers.
Press Release: DEFEND+PLUS Jackets provide the latest technology in protection, with 28% better filtration (Nelson Laboratories 1/2011), higher quality stitching, cuffs, and collar compared to leading competition.
Press Release: Mydent remains committed to providing the high quality products you've come to expect from our DEFEND brand, or your private label branding, at the rock-bottom prices we've always offered.
Press Release: Mydent International has introduced DEFEND® Prophy Paste, a new prophy paste that contains balanced ingredients for maximum stain removal with minimal enamel loss. Available in two formulas, DEFEND+PLUS and DEFEND Prophy Pastes are smooth, pliable, and contain 1.23% active fluoride ion to strengthen tooth enamel.
By Karson L. Carpenter D.D.S.
Many communities across the US are still affected by the 2009 H1N1 influenza, formerly known as Swine Flu. While the severity of this outbreak during the next several months is unknown, all dental personnel will most likely be exposed.
Press Release: Mydent International has announced that it will be moving its warehousing and shipping operations to Kuehne+Nagel, one of the largest and most respected 3rd party logistics providers in the United States. The move should be completed on or about October 19th. This move will have NO EFFECT whatsoever on the current arrangements that we have for private label impression material.
By Jennifer Garvin
HAUPPAUGE, NY: January 19, 2009— Mydent International has introduced Defend® Silpure-Treated Cotton Poly Scrubs, which have antimicrobial properties. Recent studies have shown that untreated scrubs can carry bacteria and have the potential to spread infectious disease. Silpure is an advanced antimicrobial treatment for textiles that uses next-generation silver technology to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, even after many detergent washes.
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DEFEND+PLUS Sterilization Pouches received a "Best Product" rating by Hygiene Product Shopper! A group of 13 experienced hygienists and assistants participated in the evaluation of these sterilization pouches, which offer a lead-free, built-in internal sensor that indicates when the correct sterilization temperature is reached.
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DEFEND+PLUS Prophy Paste received a "Recommended Product" rating by Hygiene Product Shopper! Twelve experienced hygienists participated in a four-week evaluation of this splatter-free prophy paste, which offers superior stain removal and polishing in a gluten-free formula.
Read the full review.

DEFEND sterilization pouches can be seen on a recent episode of ABC's hit soap All My Children. Forward the above clip to the 7 minute, 15 second mark!
The Dental Trade Alliance has a new ad campaign designed to encourage people to visit their dentist despite the recent economic downturn.
The "Oral Healthcare Can't Wait" awareness campaign urges patients not to shortchange their oral health. The campaign includes seven ads.
New from Mydent International, Silpure Treated Poly Cotton Scrubs are treated with ionized silver (Silpure) to give the fabric antimicrobial properties. According to Mydent, independent laboratory testing demonstrated that Silpure inhibits 11 strains of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Click here to read the full review of Silpure Lab Coats and Scrubs
DEFEND brand VPS Bite Registration Material flows easily without running or slumping, optimizing dimensional accuracy and minimizing distortion.
Click here to read the full review of DEFEND VPS
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Important Informational Websites
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)
American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Dental Trade Alliance (DTA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped (NFDH)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration- Pandemic Flu Guidance
Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP)
RID (Committee to Reduce Hospital Infections)
World Health Organization (WHO)











