Certified for use in oral examinations for patient safety and peace of mind

15 May - Iselin, NJ – Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions and makers of the popular Microflex® and MICRO-TOUCH® examination gloves is excited to announce the launch of its MICRO-TOUCH® DENTA-GLOVE® SERIES, a highly-diversified portfolio of dental examination gloves that simply outperform the competition.

MICRO-TOUCH DENTA-GLOVE is the first series of examination gloves developed specifically for the needs of dental professionals. All products in this series are certified for use in oral examinations for patient safety and peace of mind and are designed with the most advanced film technologies to meet the unique and demanding needs of the dental profession.

“Our new MICRO-TOUCH DENTA-GLOVE series is specially developed with every aspect of a dental practice in mind, providing improved dexterity, ergonomics and hand health,” says Anthony López, President and General Manager, Medical Solutions at Ansell. “Each and every glove user in any dental office will find a solution that perfectly meets their needs, so they can focus on delivering a comfortable patient experience.”

MICRO-TOUCH DENTA-GLOVE products are tested for bio-compatibility by using ISO oral mucosa irritation and chemical residue testing methods to ensure that the gloves are the safest for patient contact. In addition, products in this series feature inner coatings like Allogel® and HydraCare™ that promote the health of wearer’s skin. Products in the series also feature Ansell’s proprietary ERGOFORM™ Ergonomic Design Technology, delivering reduced muscle effort for long procedures and the cumulative effect of working in examination gloves day after day.

In addition to introducing new technological innovations, Ansell has been globally recognized for providing high quality, accredited Continuing Education (CE) programs to dentists, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. The goal is to create a culture of safety for healthcare providers and patients through the implementation of best practices. Ansell is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. For more information visit http://ansellhealthcare.com/temps/educationalprograms/dental/index.cfm

For more information about MICRO-TOUCH DENTA-GLOVE examination gloves or to request a free sample visit www.ansell.com/DentaGlove. In addition, Ansell offers free online education courses developed by its specialized clinical team, allowing dental offices to remain up-to-date on infection control topics www.AnsellCares.com/Dental.