ProDrive Systems Inc, Montreal, Canada, has been chosen by an independent expert panel of Canadian and US venture capitalists as one of Canada’s Top Ten 2008 Life Science Companies. The panel determined ProDrive to be an outstanding investment opportunity and an emerging leader in the field of life science.
 
First held in 1999, Canada’s Top 10 Competition was designed to promote the 10 most promising life science companies from across Canada to Canadian and international investors and partners. The Competition has now expanded to showcase Canada’s cleantech sector and continues to expand into the technology sector.
 
Jean Castonguay, president and CEO of ProDrive Systems, said, "We’re honored to be selected for this prestigious award. It’s an acknowledgement of the significant advancements we have made in the development of our groundbreaking product. Our patented ProDrive System directly addresses the leading frustration dentists have with their handpieces, improving the performance of the dentist’s workhorse instrument, and in doing so, improving the dentist’s efficiency and practice quality."
 
The ProDrive System includes the ProDrive Upgrade Turbine and the ProDrive Bur. According to the company, the 100% Torque Transfer feature of the ProDrive System ensures that the bur always turns in sync with the turbine, thereby improving the cutting power as well as the durability and reliability of dental handpieces. On top of this innovative technology, the ProDrive Upgrade Turbine is designed with superior quality components.
 
For more information, visit www.prodrivesystems.com.