
Chicago MidWinter 2022 Top Five Takeaways
In case you missed it, last week was the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. And, what a meeting it was! It was great to be back, live and in-person seeing so many familiar faces. In case we didn’t have a chance to see you or you didn’t attend, following is a recap of the major happenings at HuFriedyGroup:
1. Watch Now: What is the Current State of Normal?
Watch our new digital series: “Dental Roundtable,” where each quarter, we’ll bring together the industry’s most influential leaders to discuss dental’s hottest topics. The first panel discussion in the series, “What is the Current State of Normal?” was streamed LIVE from this year’s Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting.

2. Now Available: Crosstex™ Isolator™ Duckbill Surgical N95 Respirator
Selecting the appropriate respiratory protection for a particular procedure is a critical component of your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocol. Everyone’s face has a different shape and size, which is why it’s important to find the respirator that works best for you. The NEW Crosstex™ Isolator™ Duckbill Surgical N95 Respirator features a flat-fold, duckbill design with dual head straps and malleable nose piece for superior filtration, fit and comfort. It has a large chamber for enhanced breathability and is a NIOSH-Approved Surgical N95/FDA-Cleared Respirator.

3. Just for Fun: Trivia
Test your knowledge of infection control, best practices, and general dentistry to see how many points you can score!

4. Discover: the Benefits of Implementing DentaPure™ Cartridges into your Practice
Simplify your approach to water treatment with DentaPure™ Cartridges. With just one DentaPure™ Cartridge, you get one year or 240L of procedural water that is compliant with the EPA potable water standard of <500 CFU/mL. That means significantly less maintenance for you – no routine shocking, fewer protocols, and no cartridge changeouts every few months.

5. Harmony Ergonomics: Fit for You, with over 2.8 Million Reasons to Believe1
Knowing nearly 70% of RDHs experience hand, wrist, and/or arm pain.2 HuFriedyGroup proactively developed an innovative and truly ergonomic hand scaling solution. Building off the success of EverEdge™ 2.0, the NEW Harmony™ Ergonomic Scalers and Curettes designed with TrueFit™ Technology are the latest addition to the best-in-class hand instrument portfolio.
1) Data on file. Available upon request.
2) Hayes MJ, Cockrell D, Smith DR. A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals. Int J Dent Hygiene. 2009;7:159-165.

