Generosity on display

On May 21, 2014 Certol® International donated twelve pallets of product to the Matthew 25 Ministries charity organization. As a responsible manufacturer, we feel like it is our obligation to find creative ways to discard our discontinued and slightly damaged items. Certol’s recent donation was for remaining stock of our ProTouch™ vinyl gloves, and ProTray™ disposable instrument trays that were slightly damaged during the manufacturing process. These items will be shipped to Central and South America by Matthew 25 Ministries to help provide the best healthcare to people in need and also following natural disasters in those regions.

Matthew 25 Ministries has made it their goal to provide shelter to the homeless, clean water to the thirsty, medical care to the ill and humanitarian supplies to those in need. After a trip by Pastor Wendell Mettey to Nicaragua in 1990 he made a promise to find a way to help the people of Nicaragua and others in similar situations moving forward. Matthew 25 Ministries was formed shortly after this promise in 1991, starting from a small suitcase ministry, it is now an international relief organization distributing 10 million pounds of products each year.

Certol is proud to be associated with this type of local organization that reaches so many peoples’ lives. Certol will continue to support and work with Matthew 25 Ministries in any way that we can. For more information on Certol products and donations please visit: www.Certol.com.

Donations in KIND

Kids in Need of Dentistry (KIND) is one of the many organizations that Certol® International supports through product donations. Founded in 1912, KIND is one of the oldest dental charities in the country. The aim of KIND is to provide affordable quality dental care to children of low-income families in Colorado. No child is ever turned away due to the inability to pay at the KIND clinic. It is because of this philosophy and dedication to the cause that they have been recognized with prestigious honors from the American Dental Association.

On February 18, 2014 Certol made a generous donation of vinyl gloves and disposable instrument trays to the clinic. Both products will help the KIND workers prevent cross contamination and aid in safe dental hygiene practices at the clinic. Certol is looking forward to supporting this great organization throughout 2014 and the years to come!

Interested in learning more about Kids in Need of Dentistry or Certol International? Click the links below to be redirected:

www.kindsmiles.org

www.certol.com

Certol Extends a Helping Hand

January 28, 2014

The New Year brings new opportunities for many people and businesses. This year Certol® International has started the year off on the right foot by helping the Matthew 25: Ministries. Certol has donated over $3,000 in infection prevention products to Matthew 25: Ministries in hopes that it will aid in their efforts to provide disaster relief to the poorest of the poor. It is Matthew 25: Ministries’ mission to help people meet their basic needs in order to ensure self-reliance and proper health care is one of those basic needs. In 2013 alone, Matthew 25: Ministries shipped 650 containers of relief supplies to families and individuals who were devastated by natural disasters such as; Typhoons, Hurricanes, Tornados, Flooding and much more. 

The most recent donation from Certol included ProSpray C-60™ concentrated surface disinfectant and ProChek® ID indicators for dry heat sterilization. These products represent some of the innovative solutions for infection prevention that Certol offers and it is our pleasure to give back to the community by donating these products.

For more information on Matthew 25: Ministries please visit: http://www.m25m.org/

For more information on Certol International donations and products please visit: http://www.certol.com/

Giving Back to the Community

Certol® International has always felt strongly about donating our products to those who need them most. We are proud to announce another year’s partnership with The Dental Lifeline Network®, by participating in their annual DentaCheques program.

The Dental Lifeline Network has provided a national service for 27 years to people who are elderly, severely ill or have disabilities and lack the financial resources for dental care. DentaCheques is a coupon book that allows participating dentists to receive free supplies in return for their support of the Dental Lifeline Network. This year Certol will be donating 50 free Pro Tector® needle sheath props to each dentist that is donating their time and efforts to this cause. The Pro Tector needle sheaths will ensure that the volunteering dentists are able to safely recap needles used for injections to the patients. To read some of the incredible stories of kindness that this organization displays please visit the Dental Lifeline website.

Dynamic Duo: Certol Teaming up with Dental Lifeline Network

We are pleased to announce that Certol will be teaming up again with the Dental Lifeline Network™ for the Dentacheques program in 2014. The Dental Lifeline Network is an organization that provides dental services to individuals who have come on rough times and cannot afford to maintain their dental health. Part of the way they accomplish this is through Dentacheques. Dentacheques allows dentists in the network to get products for free or at a discounted price from manufactures.

This year Certol will be sending 50 Pro Tector® Needle Sheath props to any dentist in the Dental Lifeline Network that requests them. Certol believes that helping organizations like the Dental Lifeline Network is important not only because we have the resources, but also because we care about people’s health and wellness, that’s why we’re in this business after all!

Recent Donations of Note

Certol receives many requests for donation and strives to support those organizations whose mission align with our core values. We recently made two donations to different organizations that we have helped in the past. These entities appreciate the products that Certol was able to donate.

Dr. Williams in Honduras in 2011

TROSA, Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, is a program which helps recovering addicts deal with their addictions head on. We recently donated ten pails of our Tumble™ Laundry Detergent to them and know that it will be put to good use in helping get patients back on track.

Missionary assisting DR Williams in Honduras

Certol also donated to a yearly dental mission that headed to Danli, Honduras. The trip lasted from January 25^th to February 2^nd. During that time Dr. Williams and others setup in a United Methodist Church called La Cofradia and provided dental care to the locals that could not afford to have regular dental care. We donated our ProSpray C-60™ product to ensure clean instruments and working areas in the church. We are always happy to hear stories and see photos from these trips. The trip was once again a success. Congratulations. 

Certol Donates Color Copier to Local Charter School

As part of its commitment to the community, Certol recently donated its Konica Minolta DiALTA Color CF5001, a high output color network printer/copier/scanner to The Pinnacle Charter School. The Pinnacle is a public K-12 charter school located in Federal Heights, Colorado. The school serves nearly 2,100 students from the North Denver Metro area and employs over 200 teachers, administrators and other staff in three buildings at its location at the corner of Huron Street and 84^th Avenue.

The copier had been in use at Certol for several years and had been well maintained. Priced when originally purchased in 2004 at approximately $65,000, the printer can print 50 pages per minute and has full finishing capabilities to include collating, stapling, advanced folding features and more. The copier will be placed in the school’s K-8 staff lounge and will replace an older copier that was in use.

“I applaud Certol’s awareness of the needs of the communities in its area and your company’s willingness to meet these needs”, stated Dr. William Wiener, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Pinnacle Charter School, “You are indeed appreciated.”

Looking for a way to give back?  You can help The Pinnacle by becoming a Pinnacle Partner. Click here to learn more.

Lending a Helping Hand

Committed to the greater good, Certol continues to provide products to causes we believe help to make the world a better place. Recent contributions of note include:

Matthew 25 Ministries is an organization that collaborates with hospitals, corporations, businesses and individuals to donate humanitarian supplies to impoverished countries. Matthew 25 Ministries provides their charitable relief efforts throughout Central and South America, Africa, the Caribbean, the Balkans and to the needy in the United States. You can read more about their mission and organization at www.m25m.org.

In addition, Certol recently donated to the Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers. “TROSA” was founded in 1994 and focuses on a residential training program that enables those recovering from substance abuse to lead productive lives by providing comprehensive treatment, education and continuing care. If you would like more information on TROSA, please visit www.trosainc.org.

We encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations above and to donate your time and/or resources as well!

Donations of Note

As always, Certol eagerly seeks out opportunities to donate product to those in need. Sometimes our donations come in large singular contributions, other times donations add up from several smaller requests. Either way, our products help those in need and often ensure that procedures are performed with a greatly reduced risk of infection.  

Recent Donations of Note:

Each year Certol donates to the Kansa City Mission of Mercy (KMOM). This no cost dental clinic provides care throughout the year, but hosts an annual weekend event every March.  One of the largest free clinics of its kind, this year’s event serviced 2144 patients with $1.5 million in free dental care.   Since its inception, KMOM has donated more than $7.5 million in dental care through its signature event, the Kansas City Mission of Mercy.  To date, more than 17,000 patients have been served thanks to the generous contributions of Kansas dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants. Learn more about KMOM by visiting their website.

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Certol would like to wish The Flying Doctors a safe and successful trip to Guatemala! The Flying Doctors is an organization that aims to improve the health and well-being of geographically diverse people. They offer temporary, no-cost, high-quality, medical, dental and optometric clinics in the different countries they visit. Certol has been active in donating products to this organization to help the doctors disinfect instruments in tough conditions.  Thank you, doctors and volunteers for all that you do! If you would like to join us in supporting The Flying Doctors, please visit the Flying Doctors website. 

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As Certol travels the tradeshow circuit, many times there are opportunities to donate leftover product to various low cost dental clinics and other types of nonprofit organizations. In May, as Certol visited the California Dental Association (CDA) Spring Meeting, our staff was approached by the Berkeley Free Clinic.  Founded in 1969 as a "street medicine" clinic, the Berkeley Free Clinic quickly found a niche and a permanent home in the Berkeley community. The Berkeley Free Clinic has become an icon in the area, and has served countless thousands in a variety of ways during its 40-year history. Totally free to patients, the clinic offers dental, medical and mental services to those in need. For More information on the Berkeley Free Clinic, visit their website.

Have a request for donation? Contact Customer Service at 1(800) 843-3343.

Arizona Western Regional Recap

AZ Dental Association’s Western Regional Meeting 2012

The Arizona western regional meeting in Phoenix, AZ was three days of learning, speaking to customers about new products and a little fun in the sun. Certol handed out over 200 samples bags to dentists, hygienists, and office staff.

Certol promoted the new tall canister of ProSpray wipes and handed out samples in the new Eco friendly large sample tote. We sampled Pro Tector needle sheath prop, ProTray disposable trays, Good Vibrations, ProE-Vac, ProBarrier disposa chains and masks, and the new Tall Canister of ProSpray wipes.

On the final day of the show, we drew names from our list of guests who had stopped by our booth, and gave away a new amazon kindle. The winner was Dr. Rebecca Schaffer from Phoenix, AZ and she was very excited to have won a kindle just for stopping by the Certol booth and picking up samples to try at her office.


HOPE FEST!
At the end of the AZwR 2012 Meeting, Certol donated the remaining product of ProSpray wipes Tall Canister and softpacks, ProE-Vac system cleaner, and Good Vibrations ultrasonic cleaner solution to a local charity in Phoenix called Hope Fest.

Hopefest Phoenix is a collaboration of local agencies pulling together resources to provide thousands of people with free medical, dental, and personal care services. Over 200 different agencies come together on April 14, 2012 to make a difference for families in need. The event takes place at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix and is a festive atmosphere where children can play and live music is enjoyed by everyone.

For more information, visit their website, www.cityserveaz.com.

Certol donates goods to KC Mission of Mercy

Certol is proud to help sponsor the Kansas City Mission of Mercy for the 4^th year in a row. The Mission of Mercy is an event held every year in February to help deliver greatly needed dental services to the needy. In 2011 they provided almost $1 Million in free dental care, and saw between 1,800 and 2,000 patients.

This year Certol has donated, ProSpray wipes softpacks, Dental Chair Sox, and two different types of instrument trays for chair side use.

For more information on Mission of Mercy, CLICK HERE.

For more information about Certol, CLICK HERE.

Certol Donates to Hawaii’s Habilitat Car Wash Fundraiser

Certol recently donated a 55 gallon drum of Powerhouse Super High Foam Concentrate to Habilitat in Kaneohe, HI. Habilitat uses the products in their fundraising car wash. Fundraising Representative Albert Mason says, “It is through Certol’s remarkable generosity, that we are able to offer our patrons the best detailing products available.”

Habilitat has long been recognized as one of the nation’s foremost residential substance-abuse treatment programs. With meager resources, Mr. Marino founded Habilitat on January 27, 1971, starting with only eight people housed in a small home in Kailua, Hawai`i. Mr. Marino was determined to pursue his uncompromising commitment to address the growing epidemic of individuals with substance abuse problems and other anti-social behaviors.

Certol’s products have been useful to boost productivity, and reduce waiting time for customers utilizing the Habilitat car wash services. “I would like to thank you personally, on behalf of all of the residents here, for helping us once again to achieve our goal of working hard, smart and efficient, creating a superior finished product for our valued supporters,” says Mr. Mason.

For more information about the car wash, visit their website,

http://www.habilitat.org/car_wash.html.

For more information about Powerhouse, click here.

Viva Las Vegas!

Certol was recently in Las Vegas, Nevada for the American Dental Association’s Annual Session. We handed out over 300 samples of our Infection Prevention products to attendees eager to learn why our products outperform the competition.

While we were there to work, we did manage to squeeze some fun in at the show. We met the History Channel’s Pawn Stars, and watched them appraise some unique items brought in by dentists from across the country. Mike Tyson was seen wandering around the Mandalay Bay hotel, whether he was there for the ADA trade show or for pleasure is still up for discussion. We saw bright lights, flashy cars, and while we were temporarily distracted by shiny things, we did not forget the reason for the visit.

We attended the show to hand out samples, promote our products, and to tell our audience why our products are superior to those of our competition. Our wipes are an alcohol free intermediate level disinfectant, safe to use on all surfaces, and will not crack, peel or damage expensive equipment, instruments, or surfaces. They are EPA approved for use barehanded in the absence of bodily soils, so your office staff can use the same wipes in the waiting area of your office as they use in the clinical areas.

At the closing of the show, we donated our remaining product to the University of California San Diego Student-Run Free Dental Clinic Project. Their licensed volunteer dentists and specialists provide quality dental care to uninsured inner-city families, the working poor, and homeless of all ages. Each clinic provides a wide variety of free dental care, and with the help of our donations, will be able to continue providing care. Certol is proud to donate product in order to help out clinics and dental facilities to prevent the spread of infection.

Certol helps BONFILS Blood Center

Certol has made a gift to the Bonfils Blood Center Foundation for the Colorado Marrow Donor Program. The donation will help the center advance its mission in saving and enhancing lives.

The CMDP was created in 1989 and since then has added more than 75,000 potential donors to the registry. They have facilitated more than 500 blood stem cell or marrow transplants and more than 65 cord blood transplants to support patients in need all over the world.

“In 2010 alone, CMDP facilitated 40 blood stem cell and marrow matches and places more than 3,600 potential donors from Colorado and Wyoming on the Be The Match Registry, “says Mr. Dean Laatt, Executive Director of Bonfils Blood Center Foundtion.

Certol is happy to support such a great organization that not only saves lives, but enhances them as well.

To learn more about BONFILS, CLICK HERE.

To learn more about Certol International, CLICK HERE.

Tumble Laundry Detergent donated to TROSA

Certol has donated 15 fifty pound pails of Tumble Laundry Detergent to TROSA. Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers or TROSA is a non-profit, self-help program for substance abusers. The program at TROSA emphasizes vocational training, educational development, and the skills to help the residents transition back into the community.

The TROSA program is available at no cost to the individual. TROSA believes in the greater good of the community and in everyone’s potential to be successful and valuable members of society. Residents can participate in a GED program, computer classes, and personal finance classes on site. There are also daily motivational and educational seminars available to residents. The residents also participate in vocational training to learn real life skills to help them obtain jobs and independence.

With the donation of Tumble Laundry Detergent, Certol is empowering the residents to become self sufficient and aiding Residents in their pursuit to seek a better way of life.

For more information on TROSA, visit their website.

For more information on Tumble Laundry Detergent, visit the Certol website.

Certol Donates to student run Berkeley Free Clinic

Certol attended the California Dental Association (CDA) Art and Science of Dentistry Meeting last week in Anaheim California. We handed out over 300 samples to dentists from all over the state of California and spoke with hundreds of people about the importance of Infection Prevention in their offices.

We gave away all our samples by the end of the show, however, we did have some display products left at the end of the show. The products that were leftover, such as ProView plus pouches, ProPak tubing, ProLube RTU, Pro Barrier disposa chain, ProEZ foam, ProSpray wipes and ProTector needle sheath props, were donated to the Berkeley Free Clinic based in Berkeley CA. The Berkeley Free Clinic is a clinic providing free dental services to low-income, uninsured, and underinsured residents in the Bay Area. The donations made by Certol will go to help the clinic continue to provide free services to those in need, and also help to prevent the spread of disease.

To learn more about the clinic, visit their website, www.suitcaseclinic.org.

To learn more about Infection Prevention products from Certol, visit our website.