Dental R.A.T. to be featured on TV show

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oct 11, 2012

How2Media, producers of the TV show "World's Greatest!...", has selected Dental R.A.T. to appear on the TV series.

"World's Greatest!..." is a 30-minute show that highlights companies and their products from around the world.

Dental R.A.T. has patented products that help combat cross-contamination, one of which is a foot-operated computer mouse allowing hands-free computer access, the company noted in a press release. As part of the show, How2Media will be sending a film crew to spend time at the company's Nampa, ID, facility.

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