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• Frontier Pharmaceutical donates aid to Ecuador

  Posted: Sep 23 2015

  

  Frontier Pharmaceutical has proudly contributed DioxiCare products to Blanca’s House for their mission to provide critical dental care for the community of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Blanca’s House is an organization of volunteers that brings free medical services, dental services, and healthcare education to communities in Latin America. Blanca’s House is based in Huntington Station, New York, near our office in Melville.

  The following excerpt was reported from the mission’s website:

  This dental mission is being launched August 4-9, 2015 in response to the lack of access to care and the resulting poor oral health of thousands of Ecuadorians.  Free dental care will be provided to indigent children and their families in Guayaquil Ecuador.  In addition to free treatment we will educate Ecuadorians about proper dental care and help them lead healthier lifestyles.

  It was our pleasure to work with Ann Lalezarian, RDH, MS, and Barbara Greene, RDH, MBA, who headed the mission. 300 hundred patients were treated in 4 days. Three of Frontier’s products:  DioxiRinse Mouthwash, DioxiBrite Toothpaste, and Penetrator Periodontal Gel were provided for the mission.

  DioxiRinse proved to be a versatile tool. All patients rinsed before and after treatment. The rinse was also used in conjunction with various procedures like extractions, scaling and root planing, and even for cleaning a seriously contaminated denture that had not been removed from the patient's mouth in over 20 years. With the addition of a thorough oral cleaning, including use of DioxiRinse, the patient's mouth was normal when re-evaluated 4 days later. Penetrator Gel was used for treating periodontal pockets. DioxiBrite was given to patients who were in the most need of toothpaste for home hygiene.

  

  The entire staff also gargled and rinsed on a daily basis with DioxiRinse and was happy to report that no one got sick. Travelers to distant places are at high risk for infection. 

  We commend the volunteers of Blanca’s House for providing healthcare to under-served international communities.  

  Links

  https://www.godentalmission.com describes the mission

  https://blancashouse.org is the website for Blanca’s house

• Summertime Colds Are the Worst!

  Posted: Aug 25 2015

  

  They're the last thing you expect. But with air conditioning on high during heat waves, particularly in offices, the upper respiratory system is stressed as you move between hot and cold air. Any cold viruses present in your system multiply and these conditions can lead to a cold that’s hard to shake. In addition, summertime travel in planes, trains, cruise ships, and buses increase the risk of all kinds of infections, including colds. Fellow passengers from far-flung areas in these contained areas can transmit viruses for which you have not developed immunity.

  Gargling into the back of the throat with DioxiRinse Mouthwash provides an immediate soothing effect for sore throats associated with summertime colds. Chlorine dioxide is a well-known deactivator of virus, and is also thought to neutralize inflammatory compounds such as oxygen free-radicals which can cause pain.

  For fastest results, gargle with DioxiRinse a few times, about 15 seconds each time. Tilt your head back so the solution washes the back of the throat. At the same time, maneuver some of the circulating liquid into the nose entrance (nasopharynx) at the top of the throat. A slight burning or tingling usually indicates that you’ve “reached the right spot.” If necessary, repeat the procedure later during the day, or before sleeping. It is not necessary to rinse your mouth with tap water after the procedure.

  If the pain and infection is due to flu or bronchitis, the disease in this case may be too internalized for achieving good reduction of irritation. But otherwise the relief of pain is quite noticeable.  

  Last helpful hint – clean your home air conditioner filters on a regular basis. Nothing good for your respiratory system accumulates there.

  New York Times Article, Really? The Claim: Air-Conditioning Can Cause Colds

  Article from Medical Daily Website on summer colds, air conditioning, and travel

   

• Take our Mouthwash on the Plane!

  Posted: May 28 2014

   

  Great news!  We've changed bottle size from 4oz to 3oz. Now you can take your mouthwash with you in your carry on luggage and freshen up before you get off the plane! 

  Our new shape bottles make it even easier to enjoy DioxiRinse on the go.  Our new bottles are refillable (you must ensure that you always refill the right part into the right bottle).