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March 27, 2013 (ANNAPOLIS) — Continuing its mission to be the world's leading advocate for the safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) welcomes Air Techniques, a leading manufacturer focused on ensuring that dental practices are Equipped for Life^TM, and Biolase, the world's leading dental laser manufacturer and distributor, as members of its prestigious Super Sponsor partnership.

OSAP's membership program unites a committed community of clinicians, educators, consultants, associations, policy makers and companies; all who share the organization's global vision of safe oral healthcare for people everywhere. OSAP's Super Sponsors represent the highest level of commitment to the organization's mission and programs.

Available to a limited number of companies, Super Sponsor status offers the most inclusive relationship with OSAP, allowing access to publications, meetings and other programs. Super Sponsors receive strategic partner recognition through premium placement in all materials and meetings, exclusive website recognition, an invitation to participate in OSAP Board meetings and other valuable benefits.

"We are grateful for the significant commitment our new Super Sponsors, Air Techniques and Biolase, have made to help OSAP amplify its mission globally,” said OSAP's executive director, Therese Long MBA CAE. "We look forward to optimizing our partnerships with our Super Sponsors in the fight to ensure safe oral healthcare throughout the world.”

Air Techniques and Biolase join Crosstex International, Hu-Friedy, Medicom, SciCan, Sultan Healthcare and TotalCare as Super Sponsors.

Air Techniques has a heritage of more than 50 years in the dental industry as a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental products including digital imaging, utility room equipment, merchandise and now the Monarch™ line of products for surfaces, instruments, skin and hands and equipment that are marketed under the tagline–Simply Smarter™.

Biolase, the leading manufacturer of lasers in the United States, is revolutionizing surgery in dentistry and medicine with its WaterLase technology. Biolase specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing of lasers and related products to provide biological treatments that eliminate pain and increase patient safety.

About OSAP

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention is the world's leading membership association exclusively dedicated to preventing disease transmission and ensuring the safe delivery of oral healthcare for all. As a non-profit organization, OSAP helps dental practitioners close the gap between policy and practice. Its members include dental and other healthcare professionals, consultants, researchers and non-governmental organizations, manufacturing and distribution companies, policy makers and academia. For more information, visit www.OSAP.org.