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In a busy practice, having dependable dental equipment isn’t just a nice bonus. It’s an absolute necessity if you want to keep your treatment rooms full and your patient schedule flowing smoothly. When you choose A-dec, you’re getting more than just high quality, highly reliable dental equipment. You’re becoming part of a 60-year legacy built on trust. Trust that your A...

Even though major tooth cell types have long been identified, the spectrum of various tooth cells and stem cells, their differentiation, and the interactions that enable tooth growth remain poorly understood. Teeth develop through a complex process in which soft tissue, with connective tissue, nerves and blood vessels, is bonded with three different types of hard tissue ...

OSA is classified by severity, and patients who experience 15 interrupted breathing episodes or more per hour may require treatment, such as the use of a continuous positive air pressure ventilator or even surgery involving enlarging the patient’s airway by removing or repositioning soft tissue. Notably, jaw advancement surgery also results in changes to facial aesthetic...

Attendees are invited to experience the digital universe at Dentsply Sirona’s immersive 20,451 ft2 (1,900 m2) booth. Situated in Hall 11.2, the booth will feature the company’s entire portfolio of products and solutions, which visitors will be able to see in action through product demonstrations and live presentations. A key highlight on display will be DS Core—an open,...

HELSINKI, Finland (November 4, 2022) Europe’s largest periodontitis study is currently being carried out at Finland’s Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The interim results of the three-year study indicate that using the Lumoral device created by Finnish health tech company Koite Health reduces gingivitis and improves dental hygiene significantly. Lumoral utilize...

A-dec is pleased to announce they were named one of the Top Workplaces in the United States of America. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement surv...

They found that there was not a significant difference in the frequency of retreatment between patients who were treated with or without IVS. There was, however, a longer period before patients required retreatment if they had IVS. The researchers used population data spanning 2000 to 2016 from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database. For patients who rec...

Henry Schein will acquire S.I.N. for an undisclosed sum from Southern Cross Group, a private equity fund with a string of investments across Latin America. The transaction requires regulatory approval, and Henry Schein expects it to close in the second half of this year, according to a press release. “This agreement marks our planned entry into the large Brazilian impla...

In addition, the company has announced the global release of the newest version of its powerful implant planning and surgical guide design software. Exoplan 3.1 Rijeka now enables users to simultaneously plan implants and design surgical guides for both jaws. “Clinicians who want to increase patient excitement and accelerate treatment time will love ChairsideCAD 3.1 Rij...

Artificial intelligence has increasingly more applications in dentistry and can help dental professionals to improve the precision of diagnosis, treatment execution and planning, and daily management of the clinic. It can also help with patient virtualisation and has an enormous potential to enhance clinical workflows. In the field of orthodontics, AI can help improve th...

The Assistina One is geared towards the needs of users in dental practices and was designed to further simplify the maintenance process and make it more efficient. Well-designed features such as Quick Connect by W&H make everyday tasks easier and save time: the innovative adapter solution makes it quick and easy to switch between transmission instruments. The Assistina O...

One of the most impactful developments in W&H’s portfolio is the ScratchBlocker coating. It was specifically devised with durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in mind and takes dental handpieces to a new level. As a global leader for dental products, W&H continuously sets new benchmarks within the industry. The ScratchBlocker marks an important step towards longev...

Improved usability, even more practical relevance, and further scientific information by a click: With the new W&H AIMS workflow for the correct reprocessing of instruments, W&H offers a valuable online help for professional hygiene management in dental practices. The W&H AIMS workflow – a key to successful infection prevention When it comes to successful infection prev...

With over 50 years of experience in dental equipment design and manufacturing, Planmeca is committed to ongoing development and excellent craftsmanship. All dental unit users are different and unique, so Planmeca Pro50 has been designed to offer its users a new level of flexibility and the freedom to create the dental unit of their dreams without compromise. A smooth wor...

Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) offers hope for a non-opioid solution for acute dental pain as the opioid crisis continues throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of deaths using prescription opioids climbed by more than 16% between 2...

HeySmile puts the dentist in charge of the aligner treatment. The digital HeySmile Studio platform allows making a complete diagnosis and treatment prescription with just a few easy clicks and accepts open 3D files from nearly any intraoral scanner or imaging device – free of artificial restrictions. Direct communication with a HeySmile dental technician ensures that the...

Since only few longitudinal studies have identified which bacteria occur in infected oral and maxillofacial regions, in a recent study, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden identified the bacteria typically found in severe oral infections and determined emerging oral microbiota trends. They hope that the findings can provide more insight into the link between...

They found that the nurse-led oral care intervention performed equally as well as the rinse in preventing pneumonia and helped improve patients’ oral health. As a result, the study led to a major change in a US guideline that governs care in hospitals. According to the American Thoracic Society, approximately one million adults in the US are admitted to hospital every y...

In a session moderated by Dr John Fagbemi, director of the London Dental Institute in the UK, on orthodontic innovations, three clinicians shared the benefits of adding 3D printing to their practices and explained how this had significantly changed their careers. “I now frequently use 3D-printing technology to help plan my cases, communicate with patients and deliver in...

“People want easy-to-use benefits and providers want an easily recognizable network,” said Stacia Almquist, vice president of Network & Market Development at Unum Group. “With the simplified change to Unum Dental Network, we can continue to deliver the best experience for everyone.” Why Unum Dental Network? Supported by plans offered through Unum and Colonial Life dent...

The device is being developed by Prof. Tim Albrecht from the university’s School of Chemistry, together with Dr Melissa Grant from the university’s School of Dentistry. It consists of a specialised probe and detector that provides a measurement of certain protein-based biomarkers that indicate both the presence and progression of periodontal disease. This biomarker panel...

According to the university, the study is the first to show that preconditioning tooth stem cells to stress can cause their adaptive mechanisms to boost the regeneration of tooth pulp tissue. As detailed in a press release from the university, the research team aimed to develop an approach to regenerating lost tooth pulp in damaged teeth through the use of a preconditio...

The pro series accommodates a broader range of dental materials, including Keystone Industries’ KeyOrtho IBT and KeySplint Hard. Nexa3D showcased its new NXD 200Pro at LMT LAB DAY East in October. “We are thrilled to release this significant upgrade to our NXD 200 dental 3D printer,” said Jim Zarzour, head of dental solutions at Nexa3D. “We recognise the pressing need f...

26 October 2021, Wetzlar, Germany. Brilliant, detailed microscope images help dentists to explain treatment options to patients and involve them in decision-making processes to build trust. For this, the new generation of the M320 dental microscope now offers ultra-high resolution imaging with an integrated 4K camera. The additional Leica View App can be used for image s...

Interview A. Thallinger Anita Thallinger is right at the heart of this major digital project. As Director Marketing & Market Service, as well as a customer experience expert, she oversees the virtual brand world and is familiar with every single corner of it. We spoke to her about this special challenge and the significance of the digital experience for the customers. M...

What a story – 20 Years of Pioneering Spirit! And now there are Implantmed fans right across the world. The W&H innovation enables efficient and safe work processes and ensures that the dentist can fully concentrate on what’s essential, namely treating the patient. The enabler for individual workflows Technologies for implant stability measurement and smart solutions fo...

With Quick Connect by W&H, the Assistina Twin now offers even more advantages for the quick and easy maintenance of transmission instruments. The release button on the Quick Connect by W&H connection in the Assistina Twin supports quick and easy assembly and removal of the straight and contra-angle handpieces and turbines. Another advantage is the possibility of preassem...

Dental crowns are unique for each patient are unique, dentists and dental technicians need to spend same time to make customized crowns for each patients. They have longed for a solution which would save them time and efforts to make perfect crowns for each patient. HBD metal 3D printer has answer for this question. As we have abundant experience in dental application...

In recent years, the evolution of digital technologies has brought great changes in the dental sector: for this reason D.T.U. (Dental Technology Update) has set itself the goal of improving the work of dentists by adopting Epson Moverio smartglasses and integrating them with the exclusive Smart View Glasses software for the support with augmented reality. "We chose Epso...

Wherever there is an used needle, there is a risk of infection; by destroying it, all risks of transmission are eliminated. A small crater and a high temperature of 1400°C. make it possible to instantly incinerate the needle just used and with it any chance of contamination. Its simple shape, its small size and its weight (700 gr. only) make it handy and ergonomic, fi...

The increasing speed at which new materials and technologies are being developed, requires the use of a multifunctional piece of equipment which is suitable for the needs both of Prosthetic Dentists, as well as for the Dental Technician Laboratory. This series of curing-light ovens has been specifically designed to treat any light-setting material or any material requ...

With the comprehensive integration of the NextDentTM 5100 3D printer, Amann Girrbach customers now have the option of using additive manufacturing as part of the proven Ceramill workflow. Shortly after the announcement of the cooperation with 3D Systems, one of the leading manufacturers of 3D printers, the NextDent 5100 has now been fully integrated into the Ceramill sys...

Growth is the trend in the dental implant market, and there’s little sign of it slowing in the years ahead. As a result, dental laboratories that can consistently provide high-quality implant based restorations will be increasingly in demand. However, ramping up production of any of these components can require significant investments in equipment, time and staff trainin...

A-dec announced today the opening of a new European Distribution Center in Tilburg, Netherlands. The new facility will support growth of the Eastern and Western European dental equipment markets, by stocking popular dental equipment products and common service parts. Making these frequently ordered products available from a European location will reduce transport time an...

Using the expertise to influence construction components, machine design, milling strategies and also the control unit itself, allows Amann Girrbach to meticulously adapt and continually further develop their CNC units to the specific requirements of dental technology. The outcome is a new processing strategy called “carving mode” which reduces the grinding times of diff...

Luciano Marchesi, Regional Manager for A-dec notes the importance to A-dec of the German market, “Working with B.O.K. Management is an important long-term strategy for us in connecting closely with the German market, we recognize there is a large demand for US made, reliable products in this market specifically, and this partnership gives us a better opportunity to serve...