Our 10,000 dental instruments and product solutions are sold in over 100 countries, and we have over 900 employees representing and growing our brand around the world. Headquartered in Chicago, we have offices and distribution centers in Italy, Germany, China, and Japan, and a sales force spread over 30 different countries.
Hu-Friedy’s mission is the same today as it has always been – to help dental professionals perform at their best. In order to do that, we have to be at our best, too, because better dentistry starts with us - and we take that responsibility very seriously.
Students at dental, dental hygiene, and dental assisting schools have very full plates. Whether in the classroom or in-clinic, there is a lot to learn in a relatively short amount of time. But one area where dental students sometimes get a break is in instrument reprocessing.
At this time last year, we were all collectively reeling from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and dealing with the confusion, uncertainty, and anxiety of managing a new virus. And, in the midst of an unprecedented shutdown that nearly ground dentistry to a complete halt, practices pivoted on the fly to implement new infection prevention and control procedures that would enable them to continue practicing safely.
Have you thanked a dental assistant lately? Now’s your chance. The American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) dubbed the first full week of March “Dental Assistants Recognition Week.”
Of course, dental assistants have earned our gratitude all year round. Dental assistants are the hardworking heroes who keep practices running smoothly and patients happy.
When we first introduced the Clear Collection for Clear Aligners, we wanted to make it easier for dental professionals like you to manipulate invisible aligners without the need to heat the instrument.
By Marie T. Fluent, DDS
2020 was the year that gatherings and events went virtual, and – at least for the immediate foreseeable future – it looks like there’s more of the same this year. You are essential, and we’ve been continually looking for ways to adapt to this new reality to serve you.
The only constant in life is change, but change can be scary. It can also be exhilarating if you make a change for the right reason at the right time. At this time last year, Hu-Friedy and Crosstex were coming together for the first time as the Dental Division of Cantel Medical. Then, at the 2020 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, we announced the new HuFriedyGroup name and identity, reflecting our expanded promise to dental professionals around the globe.
Who could have predicted that 2020 would turn out like this? At the beginning of the year, none of us expected that the global spread of a dangerous disease would upend how we live, how we relate to each other, and how we work.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a sobering reminder that as dental healthcare professionals, we all play an important role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. While infection prevention has long been a cornerstone of clinical theory and practice, the ongoing pandemic has undoubtedly raised the profile on infection prevention policies among clinicians and patients alike.
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