In 1997 lecturers were
urging dentists to clean teeth prior to "bonding" restorations,
yet there were no tools small enough to remove the debris.
Dr. Hughes designed and patented a brush that would attach
to dental handpieces and was small enough to fit into the prepared
area. This brush helped to "sweep" away the remaining
particles in the tooth allowing more predictable bonding.
In May 1998 one of the
most respected publications in Dentistry, Clinical
Research Associates Newsletter, gave the new product
it's highest rating; 100% of CRA Evaluators rated the product
excellent.
Later that same year the
new brush was awarded the coveted Reality
Choice 5 Star Award and continues to receive the award year after year. Reality,
a professional publication, is dedicated to evaluating dental
products according to actual clinical use. The editorial team
is composed of an international group of dental professionals
who provide unbiased information with no commercial influences.
The ratings are designed to help the dental professional choose
products that will enhance success with dental procedures.
The ICB Brush was one of only 65 products chosen out of the
500+ products that were evaluated in 1999 to receive the 5
Star Award. All of the most respected lecturers in the country
have integrated the ICB Brush into their own procedures and
lectures to make bonded restoration procedures better.
In 1998 Dr Hughes was asked
by Ultradent Products, Inc. to lecture about his product and
the new direction of bonded restorations. At the Ultradent
education center Dr. Hughes lectured to the faculty members
of most of the dental schools in this country and even some
progressive educators from foreign countries. The hope was
to help teachers of our future dentists to become knowledgeable
about the newest trends in restorative dentistry.
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