NoGag in the News

The Hidden Dental Problem Affecting 26M Americans

A severe gag reflex impacts 8% of the global population – hindering dental care for hundreds of millions. In the U.S. alone, 26 million people suffer from this issue. In this interview with Orion Innovations CEO Rodney Schutt, he talks about the many benefits of NoGag, a patented solution designed for dental professionals to eliminate the gag reflex in just 10 seconds. With 94% effectiveness for at least one hour, NoGag improves comfort for patients of all ages – without allergens, warnings, or age limits. From impressions to cleanings, it helps practices boost referrals, reduce missed appointments, and deliver care with less stress for everyone involved.

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Orion Innovations Introduces NoGag – A New Era in Patient Comfort at IDS 2025

Live from IDS 2025 in Cologne, Germany, our Chief Commercial Officer Chris Schnee discussed the many benefits of NoGag with Dentistry Today Editor-in-Chief Paul Feuerstein, DMD. With an impressive 94% effectiveness, No Gag is transforming patient care by empowering those who typically struggle with their gag reflex during dental visits. Already making waves in dental schools and clinics across the globe, this innovative product is now available through distributors in both Europe and the U.S.

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Podcast: Dentists Are Solving the Gag Reflex Problem with this Novel Solution

In this special episode of The Dental Assistant Nation recorded live during IDS Cologne 2025, Orion Innovations CEO Rodney Schutt joins host Kevin Henry to discuss how the gag reflex complicates impressions, scans, and overall patient comfort – and how NoGag’s fast-acting, non-invasive powder offers a simple, effective solution. Schutt shares how this simple powder stops the gag reflex in 10 seconds, making dental visits easier and more comfortable for everyone.

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Podcast: Tackling the Issues Surrounding Dentistry and the Gag Reflex

In this episode of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry speaks with Orion Innovations CEO Rodney Schutt about the often-overlooked issue of the gag reflex in dentistry. They discuss the impact of the gag reflex on dental practices, the mental state of dental professionals, and our innovative solution NoGag, which aims to alleviate this problem.

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Orion Innovations Highlights Clinical Study that Demonstrates Effectiveness of its Dental Gag Reflex Elimination Solution

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CEO Rodney Schutt on How Orion Innovations and NoGag is Revolutionizing Patient Safety

Orion Innovations, led by CEO Rodney Schutt, develops simple, patent-protected healthcare technologies like MedLite ID and NoGag that address critical patient safety challenges such as infusion errors and dental gag reflex. This in-depth profile highlights how these solutions aim to improve outcomes, reduce clinical risks, and are designed for easy integration in hospitals and dental practices worldwide.

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The Memo: How Orion Innovations & NoGag is Revolutionizing Patient and Clinician Safety

Orion Innovations is transforming patient care with NoGag, a simple, patented powder that blocks the gag reflex in just 10 seconds to improve comfort and efficiency during dental procedures. Designed to be safe, easy to use, and scalable, NoGag helps dental patients and clinicians worldwide by reducing anxiety and enabling smoother treatments without numbness or side effects.

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2,000 Dental Offices and Counting: NoGag Is Helping More Patients Ditch the Gag Reflex for Good

NoGag, a fast-acting, five-time patented powder, eliminates the gag reflex in just 10 seconds – helping dentists treat patients more comfortably and efficiently. Now used in over 2,000 dental practices, it’s improving care, reducing patient anxiety, and boosting revenue by preventing delays and cancellations.

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Orion Innovations Named One of the 2024 Products of the Year

Named one of Incisal Edge’s 2024 Products of the Year, NoGag suppresses the gag reflex in just 10 seconds and lasts up to an hour by mimicking the sensation of swallowing food. The single-use powder is easy to apply, just open the packet and place it on the front third of the tongue.

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Holmes Dental Teams Up with Orion Innovations to Stop the Gag Reflex

Holmes Dental is excited to partner with Orion Innovations to bring NoGag, a fast-acting, 60-minute gag reflex solution, to patients. Made from safe, food-based ingredients, NoGag helps eliminate gagging during dental procedures, making visits more comfortable and efficient for both patients and providers.

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Holmes Dental is proud to announce its partnership with Orion Innovations Inc. and their unique solution, NoGag®

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Orion Innovations Announces that its NoGag® Gag Reflex Elimination Solution Achieves 2,000th Dental Office Milestone

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