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EPA Publishes Amalgam Separator Dental Rule
Solmetex, creator of the Hg5 series of amalgam separators, is celebrating the
EPA's signing and publishing of the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards
for the Dental Category.
The regulation, commonly referred to as the "Dental Rule," was signed into
the Federal Register, now requiring all 50 states to comply with a new standard
of best management practices (BMPs) regarding amalgam waste. The regulation
was signed Dec. 16, 2016, and was under review with the new presidential
administration until June 9.
The rule requires certain dental offices to either install an ISO 11143:2008
certified amalgam separator or an ANSI/ADA Standard No. 108 certified amalgam
separator at a separation rate of 95 percent. Additionally, dental offices will be
required to use amalgam waste buckets, as defined in the BMPs, for the proper
disposal of contact and noncontact amalgam items such as vacuum traps and
amalgam capsules.
Michael Toole, Solmetex vice president of sales and marketing, says the
regulation will greatly reduce the amount of mercury present in the wastewater and
that the company is committed to helping dentists become compliant.
For more information, visit solmetex.com/regulation or call 508-393-5115.

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Sterngold Receives U.S. Patent for the Stern Snap Angled Attachment
Sterngold's Stern Snap Angled Attachment was recently issued a U.S. patent.
The two-piece design can perform true angle correction of up to 20 degrees on
divergent implants without a hinging attachment. It's compatible with most implant
systems and has a low profile of 2.5 millimeters in height. Its new maximum durability
retention caps come in three levels at 1lb (yellow), 2lb (green), and 3lb (brown).
The company says it is continuously working to improve its product line and make
sure its customers are equipped with reliable, high-quality products. One problem
Sterngold aims to fi x is implant misalignment and its negative effect on patient
satisfaction. The best way to deal with divergent implants is to correct the alignment
at the abutment level. The attachment was designed and engineered to deliver versatile
angulation and improved durability.
For more information, call 800-243-9942 or email info@sterngold.com.

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Foundation for Endodontics
Exceeds Fundraising Goal
The Foundation for
Endodontics ended its fundraising
year on a high note, exceeding its
annual goal.
At the annual meeting of
the American Association of
Endodontists, held in New Orleans
in April, the foundation surpassed
the targeted $1.4 million with a
total of $1.48 million raised. To
reach that goal, the foundation
relied on the networking and
fundraising efforts of trustees,
committee members and
colleagues in the specialty, as well
as the support of endodontists,
residents and corporate partners.
Through purchasing raffle
tickets, making a first-time
pledge or increasing a past pledge,
individuals and corporations
contributed to the foundation,
enabling funding for endodontic
research, education, public
awareness and access to care.
The foundation is fulfilling its
mission through varied activities,
including competitive research
grants, support of endodontic
departments, heightened public
awareness efforts and increased
access to care for underserved
sectors of the population.
For more information, visit
aae.org/foundation.
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