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Dentistry in the later half of the 20th century began to see marked improvements in preventative dentistry. These advancements have become so successful that patients are choosing to undergo cosmetic dental surgery and it is clear cosmetic treatments through private dental care are becoming a significantly higher proportion of dental work compared to traditional corrective care treatments.

The techniques and materials developed have improved the dentists' ability to perform the best in cosmetic and general dental care, but one thing remains the same; the patient still has to spend a lot of time in the dental chair! Technological advancements in the ergonomics and functionality of dental chairs have done some towards making the patient more comfortable during long and laborious procedures, but for those periods where patients are lying down, an enduring problem is one where liquids such as water are introduced to the mouth, but don't stay in the mouth!

With traditional dental bibs, these liquids usually run down the patient's neck, especially at the sides and then round to the back of the neck. For competitive dentists that want to create a 'spa like' experience, these dental bibs just aren't good enough.

After extensive consultation with patients, a few dentists discovered that even though the patient sat in a comfortable chair, had a choice of DVD's to watch, wore stylish booties and had a snug blanket for extra comfort, these patients still did not feel either comfortable or at ease. During the treatment the liquid that saturated the back of the patients neck was cold and clammy, accentuated further by the air conditioning. At the end of the treatment the patient then had to walk away with a damp and soggy collar.

Designed by dentists for dentists, as a solution to this dilemma, CollarDam™ has created a high tech cutting edge product that is unrivalled in creating and maintaining patient comfort.

The CollarDam™ Procedure dental bib is a simple yet effective design. With a primary focus on patient care and comfort, each CollarDam™ bib is specific to each patient. So how can a disposable dental bib possible be designed to be specific to each patient? With CollarDam™ it is in the high tech, exclusive design.

The simple design consists of a strip of material that forms an absorbent collar around the neck of the patient. Adjustable to accommodate all patient sizes, the collar is fastened to remain in the exact place for the duration of its useful life. This resolves the problem at the back of the neck where traditional gaps due to fastening had occurred.

Importantly for both the patient and the dentist, CollarDam™ bibs are disposable, complying with current cross infection control criteria. Its design is intended ultimately as a mass-market disposable item in terms of health, safety and convenience and will allow the clinician to continue with the high-speed production techniques as with traditional bibs. The amount of clinical waste that a practice produces is always of paramount concern, but with the CollarDam™ bib you will see a reduction in the amount of bibs that you will need to dispose of.

Unlike traditional bibs that are repellent or waterproof, the CollarDam™ bib is actually absorbent which means the patient is kept dry throughout the entire procedure.

The exclusive design is made from technology involving crystals and fibre that change colour when it is time to change the protections bib. Previously you would have to rely on the patient to indicate that they were starting to feel uncomfortable, now you can be more than one step ahead of the patient with a bib that tells you that the customer could soon be getting wet and uncomfortable.

Compared to traditional bibs, CollarDam™ demonstrates longevity. The unique absorbent technology means that the dentist will use less bibs and tissues than previously. The bib is cost effective, saving on tissues and standard bibs that are no longer necessary as the CollarDam™ doubles up as a dabber. For a few pence extra, CollarDam™ will turn the patients' experience around.

Further maximising the potential of the dentist to provide a 'spa like' experience, is the CollarDam™ Premier, which has been described as the crème de la crème of dental bibs. With all the features available in CollarDam™ Procedure, the Premier has a unique petal collar that guarantees top of the range comfort around the patient's neck. Longer in length, the Premier provides maximum cover for the patient wherever the spray from treatment may go.

Dentistry as a profession is becoming more competitive than ever and dentists are recognising that to retain loyal customers then they need to do more than just provide the basics. CollarDam™ has addressed this with the introduction of these revolutionary bibs. Patients feel warmer; more relaxed and feel a sense of security whilst wearing the bibs. Safe, secure and sterile and more importantly affordable, the CollarDam™ bib will guarantee the best in patient comfort, remembering that a comfortable patient is a loyal patient.

For further information on CollarDam™ please call 0845 310 4286 or email: Collar4uk@collardam.com, or visit www.collardam.com