The dental industry has particularly been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic: an estimated 200,000 dentists and dental specialists in the United States were forced to shut down over fears of infection. As restrictions are eased and business picks up, dentists are focused on addressing patient safety concerns as well as exploring alternatives to traditional pain relief.

Sterngold Dental, a trusted name in restorative dentistry, is pleased to add two new distributed products for Supplies and Equipment, categorized for Protection & Prevention and Relief. These are:

  • BN-200: This hospital-grade bacterial and viral disinfectant cleaner utilizes the power of HOCl to effectively sterilize dental office surfaces and equipment with disinfectant properties for the fight agains old and new bacteria, viruses (including the Covid-19 causing SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus), molds, and fungus.
  • TRC Cream: This product uses prescription-strength, medical grade CBD in a transdermal cream formulation to provide a more natural, holistic alternative to oral analgesics or opioids for dental pain relief.

Both of these product developments use more natural yet effective ways to achieve desired results. Effectiveness is delivered without compromising patient safety. The BN-200 is also EPA registered (environment friendly).

The Need to Disinfect the Dental Office

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Without the proper safety protocols, dental procedures carry a high risk for virus transmission or contamination due to their proximity to the mouth, throat, and nose.

To practice, dentists cannot respect the social distancing regulation of observing six feet of space. Practitioners are particularly exposed to a high risk of coronavirus infection during sessions involving surgical procedures, where blood, saliva, and other fluids are present.

Additionally, certain types of dental work generate bioaerosols. Such aerosols are very common during various dental treatments, such as scaling and root planing using ultrasonic scalers or preparing the teeth with rotating instruments. The risk of airborne infection is considered higher in these types of scenarios.

The coronavirus has also been found to survive outside living organisms. The droplets from a Covid-infected person's speech, cough, or sneeze linger on surfaces, waiting for the next victim to come along; meaning Covid-19 can infect humans even without direct contact.

Continuous and vigorous disinfection of the dental space is thus foremost in minimizing the risk of infection to patients and staff alike. Further, it is not just the practice of disinfecting that matters but more important, the type of products used. Using a hospital-grade disinfectant is considered a non-negotiable for dental and medical practices. Hospital-grade disinfecting cleaner is effective against more resistant types of organisms, including salmonella and aeruginosa. When determining the right disinfectant, users should also consider toxicity levels. Most cleaning solutions on the market will get the job done but at a price. Disinfectants like ammonia or hydrogen peroxide-based solutions contain toxic chemicals or irritants that are not environmentally friendly.

HOCl Protects Dental Patients and Staff Against Infection

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For dental instruments and clinic surfaces, a hospital-grade Category IV disinfectant is the best option as a safe and effective pathogen killer.

There is another, less harmful way to effectively disinfect and sanitize the dental office: NDS BN-200, an HOCl (free of bleach and impurities) formulated, EPA registered sanitizer and disinfectant for the fight against old and new bacteria and viruses, including coronavirus.

BN-200 is a hospital-grade, category 4 disinfectant that eliminates the need for toxic ammonia-based disinfectants. It is equally effective for air and surface disinfection. BN-200 is safe and does not pose any environmental issues.

In its granule form, adding BN-200 to water creates hypochlorous acid (HCOl), a natural and powerful oxidant. HCOl is a naturally occurring biocide produced by white blood cells and is an essential part of our immune system. It kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, and other pathogens by oxidizing the cell wall. Compared to other disinfecting solutions which are inherently toxic, HCOl is relatively harmless, making it a fast-emerging disinfectant-of-choice across many industries. In liquid form, it can be sprayed on surfaces and wiped down or be diffused in the air using foggers or humidifiers.

Hypochlorous acid, which is between 80-200 times more powerful than bleach despite being much safer, is included on the “N” list of disinfectants recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency to also kill the coronavirus.

Storage of BN-200 is economical and convenient as the product comes pre-measured in 600 PPM stick packs or in a 10 oz. jar with scoops. BN-200 granules retain their potency for up to two years. Other benefits:

  • It’s biodegradable
  • Consistent hospital-grade strength delivered every-time (600PPM whether in quart, gallon, or jar sizes)
  • It’s Non-corrosive
  • Broad-spectrum efficacy
  • Safe for the environment

The new normal requires new approaches in the quest for complete dental office sanitization. Limiting the spread of bacteria and virus, especially coronavirus, requires disinfection methods that surpass previously set standards in effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness, and NDS-200 ticks all the right boxes. Sterngold Dental can help your practice step up its infection control procedures by eliminating the need to invest in a range of expensive chemicals that just aren’t up to the task.

Holistic Dental Pain Management with Transdermal Relief Cream (TRC)

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Prescription-strength CBD cream delivers targeted dental pain relief.

Studies support that the once-maligned Cannabis Sativa plant has emerged as an organic source for pain relief through its various cannabinoids, with cannabidiol or more commonly referred to as CBD, bringing natural anxiety and pain-relieving properties. CBD does not contain the psychoactive compound that produces the high sensation from the plant.

Recent research has shown that a medical-grade transdermal CBD cream—containing 2.5% CBD—can diminish pain and inflammation through pro-neurogenic effects and by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines. These studies have demonstrated the long-lasting therapeutic effects of transdermal CBD treatment without any psychoactive side effects.

By synthesizing the pain-relieving properties of cannabinoids into a patient-friendly transdermal relief cream (TRC), dentists now have a therapeutic alternative to oral analgesics. This new product is a much faster, more targeted way to treat dental-related discomfort. TRC’s dentist-approved patented formulation contains 2.5% transdermal cannabidiol, classified prescription strength for delivering higher concentration and longer-lasting relief.

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Another in a series of holistic dental product additions, CBD transdermal relief cream offers an alternative to the usual oral analgesics and opioids.

Tested by dentists, for dentists, TRC Cream is particularly effective at reducing discomfort associated with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)—a condition of the temporomandibular joint that disrupts the normal function of muscles, bones, and soft tissue, causing acute facial pain. Massaged into the masseter and temporalis muscle, as well as the preauricular area, the compound rapidly penetrates the skin to deliver effective pain relief to the affected areas.

Unlike oral analgesics which require controlled dosing, patients can apply the TRC cream as often as needed. This is especially helpful to patients undergoing occlusal splinting therapy during the daytime when splints are usually not worn. Many patients report lasting relief of up to 5-6 hours, with effects being felt within 10-15 minutes of application. It’s important to note that CBD transdermal relief cream does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the other active component of the cannabis plant that produces psychoactive effects. The only active ingredient in TRC is is prescription-strength CBD.

In the span of a few generations, the cannabis sativa plant has managed to transform its reputation from a gateway narcotic to a safe and effective way to treat pain and anxieties while also offering other health benefits.

Sterngold: At the Forefront of Dental Product Distribution

With the effects of Covid-19 still being felt in many settings, the so-called ‘new normal’ requires alternative, holistic, but no less effective approaches in the quest for dental practice sanitization and patient peace of mind. The hospital-grade BN-200 HOCl disinfectant—equally effective for air and surface disinfection—can help your practice set new standards for safety while allaying the fears of anxious clients. On the other hand, new dental pain relief is found in the CBD medical-grade Transdermal Relief Cream (TRC).

To learn more about these distributed products under the new Protection & Prevention plus Relief categories, visit Sterngold.com today.