Orascoptic receives Cuspies award at Chicago Midwinter

Theresa Pablos
Apr 13, 2023
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Orascoptic received the Cuspies award for the Best New Hygiene Product for its Dragonfly powered loupe at the Chicago Dental Society 2023 Midwinter Meeting, which was held February 23-25 at the McCormick Place convention center.

Shelle Wade, director of marketing for Orascoptic, received the award. Orascoptic's Dragonfly loupe integrates the company's signature magnification with a built-in, battery-powered headlight.

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