Seeing the dentist can be stressful for children. Zooby has developed a range of products that help young patients to feel more comfortable in the practice. Paediatric bibs with colourful animal motifs are the latest addition to the product line.

The bibs create a cheerful atmosphere and children can use them to dress up as a zebra, penguin, tiger, leopard, or flamingo. This reduces fear, promotes cooperation, and distracts them from technology, strangers and unfamiliar noises and odours. Positively tuned, they can be optimally cared for, and the practice remains a good memory. The non-permeable disposable bibs are available in packs of a hundred each.

The Zooby collection was developed specifically for young patients, as individual prophylaxis should start with the deciduous teeth to avoid cavities. The eruption of secondary teeth brings new challenges, such as incomplete enamel maturation, the unfavourable position of occlusal surfaces, the formation of retention niches, and thus a tendency towards plaque accumulation. Therefore, the Zooby portfolio also includes items for professional teeth cleaning, such as contra-angles, pastes, and disclosing tablets. More information at www.youngdental.eu.

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