Cellerant Consulting Group Announces Winners for 2023 Best of Class Hygiene Awards

The Cellerant Consulting Group has unveiled the recipients of the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards, recognizing innovative companies that have elevated the standard of care in dental hygiene. Dr Lou Shuman DMD CAGS, CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group and the creator of the Best of Class Hygiene awards program, expressed his delight in announcing the winners and the remarkable advancements made in the hygiene space.

“These innovative companies have earned the right to celebrate for their stand-out technologies that continue to elevate the standard of care in dental hygiene,” said Shuman. 

Recognizing Excellence in Dental Technology

The Best of Class Technology Awards, first presented in 2009, play a crucial role in highlighting manufacturers at the forefront of driving discussions on the future of dental practices and their operations, says Cellerant.

Each year, a panel of experts invests considerable time and effort in seeking out and researching potentially game-changing technologies for dental practices. The rigorous selection process involves thorough deliberations on the nominees, with final voting taking place in February.

The voting panel comprises distinguished dental professionals who possess extensive expertise in the field. The panel members for this year were Brooke Crouch, RDH; Brooke Crouch, RDH, BA; Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA; Nancy Miller, RDH, BA; Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, RDH, DMD, FACP; Rachel Wall, RDH, BS; Sarah Crow, RDH; and Valerie Dangler, RDH, BSDH.

Hygiene Award Winners

The following products have been honored with the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards:

Airflow Prophylaxis Master – EMS

Allday Dry Mouth Products – Elevate Oral Care

Dental Pain Eraser – Synapse Dental

Epic Hygiene – BIOLASE, Inc.

FluoriMax NaF Varnish  – Elevate Oral Care

GC Fuji TRIAGE EP  – GC America

HYBENX Advanced Dental Debridement – EPIEN Medical, Inc.

LIVFRESH Gel Toothpaste – Livionex Inc.

OraCare Health Rinse – OraCare

OraVital System – OraVital, Inc.

PerioProtect Non-invasive Perio Tray – Perio Protect LLC

QuickPass In-Office Dental Water Test – ProEdge Dental Water Labs

TRIOS 5 Wireless – 3Shape Global

Xlear Nasal Spray – Xlear, Inc.

“Discovering Emerging and Existing Products”

Melissa Turner, Best of Class panel member and Cellerant Chief Hygiene Officer, emphasized the importance of recognizing dental companies that are driving innovation in the industry, stating “Innovation in dentistry takes place every day, and we are thrilled to honor the companies working hard to advance our industry.”

“Our hygiene panel spent this past year discovering emerging and existing products that allow dental hygienists to excel in their practice. With this prestigious award, we’re thrilled to bring recognition to the best of the best manufacturers and their teams who go above and beyond to innovate.”