If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is an X-ray worth to a clinician’s diagnosis? What you see on the radiograph guides your treatment plan, and poorly taken X-rays with closed contacts and cone cuts can interfere with your clinical success. Guesswork and estimation used to be “givens” in X-ray capture. But … Read more
Many technologies compete, but only the most exceptional catch the attention and praise of Cellerant Consulting’s panel of prominent dental technology leaders. These companies’ clinical tools and business solutions make every aspect of contemporary practice more effortless, efficient, and effective. That translates to streamlined business and improved patient care. Here are the 2023 winners: Amplify … Read more
If you are happy with the performance of chlorhexidine, raise your hand. Even though I can’t see my Oral Health Canada readers, I feel that not many hands are in the air. Chlorhexidine may be a traditional staple in the dental office, but that is probably because, until recently, there was no other choice. Now, … Read more
Cellerant’s Best of Class Technology Awards debuted in 2009, focusing on the remarkable products that set standards for dentists. Recognizing that hygienists are a vital part of oral health care, I launched the Best of Class Hygiene Awards three years ago. This coveted honour applauds innovative technologies, materials, and other solutions that optimize hygiene treatment. … Read more
My car informs me when its oil needs changing and when to schedule yearly maintenance. An alert for low tire pressure has saved me from standing on the side of the road more than once. I am too busy to keep track of all that, and frankly, even if I knew something needed fixing, I … Read more
When your patients leave the dental office, what happens to that paper referral they put in their pockets? It gets crumpled, spilled on, forgotten on a table, and often in the trash. But in a digital world, patients expect you to be more efficient than that. So imagine if referrals could be as simple as … Read more
Among the AI options in the dental space, Diagnocat sets a new standard as the only AI-powered service that can analyze 3D dental images. It literally adds a new dimension to AI, increasing the already phenomenal diagnostic value of 3D imaging. From a CBCT, Diagnocat creates an AI-based report that highlights anatomical areas, common findings, … Read more
As a consultant who is exposed to many new technologies, I can sense that this innovation from Lura Health is going to have a significant impact in dentistry. This ingenious company will soon debut a Bluetooth-enabled salivary diagnostic sensor that can be imbedded into orthodontic appliances such as aligners, retainers, and bands, or bonded to … Read more
Aerospace. Aeronautics. Automotive. World-class precision engineering is vital for manufacturing legends such as Ferrari, Jaguar, Tesla, Maserati, Mercedes, Aston Martin, and NASA. Ditron makes critical components for those companies, and the same high quality that sets those icons apart now is the driving force behind Ditron Dental USA implants. Dr. Matteo Danza provided the implant … Read more
In baseball, triple plays are rare. They are game changers that can make all the difference. Candid brings that same energy to orthodontics. Candid is distinguishing itself from others by its Transformative technology Commitment to service Dedication to support Transformative Technologies One of the company’s software tools is the CandidMonitoring, which allows patients to scan … Read more
A look into my music room will always find equipment from Roland – a trusted leader in the music industry – that manufactures keyboards, amplifiers, synthesizers and other precision music technology. I’m thrilled to report that Roland’s sister company, Roland DGA, has brought its manufacturing excellence directly to the practitioner’s office with DGSHAPE open architecture … Read more
Amicrofibrillated cellulose platform derived from Norwegian spruce trees is the basis for a revolutionary approach to toothpaste that has the capability to offer superior plaque and biofilm removal. The result is more efficient brushing and better oral health. Founder, Chairman, and Head of R&D Mohamed E. Labib, PhD, and CEO Carmine J. Durham are the … Read more
It feels real. Virtual reality and haptic technologies are providing more lifelike experiences in niches from sports training to video games to surgical procedures. Promethean Dental Systems customized the game-changing technology for the dental space with the virtual reality-haptic simulator called the Simodont Dental Trainer. The device promotes skill building, repetition boosting and end-to-end workflow … Read more
One of the things I’ve always appreciated about Bien-Air Dental is its commitment to quality and integrity. Situated in Bienne, Switzerland – considered the “Watch Valley” – Bien-Air operates on its own timetable to do the job right. The result is Nova – the new contra-angle launched at the 2022 Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting … Read more
In looking back at 2021, I wanted to leave you a “Last Word” of what I considered gamechangers that had an impact on this last year. COVID-19 Vaccines COVID-19 has changed the way we practice both physically and emotionally. Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson are the companies that created our vaccines in break-neck … Read more
Reading the description of X-Guide powered by DTX Studio reads like something from a sci-fi novel: “X-Guide is a dynamic 3D-navigation system that can become part of a streamlined workflow for same-day guided surgery. On the day of treatment, the clinician carries out the 3D (CB)CT scan, intraoral surface scans, creates the treatment plan in … Read more
If you’re depending on patients to call your practice to schedule an appointment, you’re missing out. More people than ever want to be able to book an appointment directly from your website, social media sites, and Google My Business page. Consider this: Millennials are now entering their 40s. They’re very comfortable with technology and enjoy … Read more
Last year, Dr. Tim Dumore added fully custom 3D-printed tooth moving tools from LightForce Orthodontics to his treatment options. LightForce, which is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, has developed a cloud-based platform to create patient-specific 3D-printed ceramic brackets delivered in patient-specific indirect bonding (IBD) trays that are 3D printed from a proprietary material.1 Dr. Dumore digitally … Read more
It’s hard to believe that a 13-year-old vision to make a difference has come so far. From an idea fleshed out over a breakfast meeting at Chicago Midwinter, to today, where the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards are covered by every journal in North America. The American Dental Association has partnered with Cellerant to … Read more
According to the Cleveland Clinic, an estimated four million Americans have Sjögren’s, a systemic autoimmune disease that affects the entire body. Characterized by extensive dryness in the mouth and around the eyes, other complications include profound fatigue, chronic pain, major organ involvement, neuropathies, and lymphomas. Do we know how to support and manage this? Sjögren’s … Read more