Mydent International, Hauppauge, NY, is donating a portion of the profits from every DEFEND product sold to Autism Speaks.DEFEND products include disposables, infection control, personalprotection, impression materials systems, and oral and procedureaccessories.

"As a parent of an autistic child, it is particularly gratifying to methat Mydent has chosen to support an outstanding organization such asAutism Speaks. It’s nice to know that a percentage of what we do everyday is going to help improve the lives of people like my daughter," saidGary Mahr, director of operations at Mydent.

Mydent has committed to a $10,000 minimum annual donation to Autism Speaks.

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