Dental trade shows roll out cool new
products
From ergonomic dental chairs to instant dentures, companies unveil cool dental products this winter at trades shows in Dallas and Chicago. Dr. Linda Niessen has a report about new gadgets for the dental patient.
STORY: New Dental Gadgets
Script
#497 SHOOT: 1/31/03
AIRDATE: Monday, March 10, 2003
Daybreak and Midday From ergonomic dental chairs to
instant
DHC Master #17 dentures, the latest products
are being rolled out this winter
in dental trade shows. Dr. Linda
Niessen reports from Dallas
and Chicago on really cool stuff
for the dental patient. Details in
SOVT: 1:51 today’s Dental Health Check.
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CHICAGO TRADE SHOW (VOICE-OVER)
In the windy city…
and in Big D….
DENTISTS SHOPPING dentists shop for the newest
products and technology.
ERGONOMIC DENTAL CHAIR For example, an ergonomic dental chair
prevents back pain for both the patient
and dentist during long appointments.
ECLIPSE DENTURES How about instant dentures that fit
better and last longer.
CERAC CROWN New all porcelain crowns eliminate the
ugly dark line often seen in metal crowns.
SIMPLY WHITE/CREST WHITE STRIPS To whiten your natural teeth, the bleaching
products battle it out. Never has it been easier and cheaper to bleach your teeth.
COLGATE ACTIVE ANGLE And to keep your teeth clean, the simple
Toothbrush is now multi-angled with
multiple levels.
GLIDE FLOSS Newly designed dental floss is kinder and
gentler to both your gums and your fingers.
RETAINERS For the orthodontic patient, retainers
can reflect a patient’s hobbies, sports,
even choice of college.
Page 2 New Dental Stuff
U.S. ARMY DENTAL CORPS In a booth of a different kind, recruiters
stand ready to sign up dentists for the U.S.
Army Dental Corps.
QUIZ GAME Just for fun, students from
Baylor College of Dentistry, play a
competitive game of dental Jeopardy.
JED HILDEBRAND You might recognize one of the dental
Students. 4th year student Jed Hildebrand appeared on the Survivor television show.
He comes from a family of dentists.
SUPER: Jed Hildebrand :1:25-1:30 (“I just followed my brothers and my
Dental Student dad’s footsteps. All three of them are
dentists. The passion I have is to help
people have beautiful smiles.”)
ON CAMERA (STAND-UP CLOSE)
Dental conferences offer more than just the
SUPER: Dr. Linda Niessen latest products and technology.
Baylor College of Dentistry They also offer education to dentists and
And their staffs. So that back at the office,
They do an even better job treating you.
For Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas
A & M System, I’m Dr. Linda Niessen.