Dental Technology

Fruit compound shows promise against gum disease, may offer alternative to antibiotics

by Oral Health
Fruits containing morin, a flavonoid researchers say may help fight gum disease. (iStock)

A naturally occurring compound found in fruits such as apples, guava and figs could help prevent and treat gum disease, according to new research from São Paulo State University (UNESP). Scientists at the university’s Araraquara School of Dentistry (FOAr-UNESP) and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FCFAr-UNESP) identified morin, a plant-derived flavonoid concentrated in fruit peels … Read more

U.S. company says it completes study of ‘world’s first’ 3D intraoral dental technology

by Oral Health
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A Boston-based company that conducted the world’s first fully automated dental procedure using a robotic system has announced another breakthrough. Perceptive said Tuesday it has completed an early feasibility study of the world’s first in-vivo 3D intraoral Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) dental imaging system, in collaboration with PDS Health, a medical support organization with more … Read more

OraQ: The Power of AI with Thousands
of Mentors at Your Side

by Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, CEO and Founder of Cellerant Consulting
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How amazing would it be if you had thousands of knowledgeable and trusted mentors to confer with for each patient? That collective knowledge would undoubtedly raise the level of evidence-based care for your patients. Even better, imagine what that could mean for your case acceptance and overall production. OraQ, an AI-based, clinical decision support system … Read more

DEXIS™ Launches New DEXIS™ IS Intraoral Scanning Portfolio – Creating Simpler Paths to Better Outcomes for Dentists Globally

by DEXIS
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The launch of the DEXIS IS (Intraoral Scanner) portfolio, a full suite of intraoral solutions, marks an important milestone for DEXIS, which now offers and a full range of digital dental diagnostic systems that cover every stage of scanning. With a growing network of innovative software and award-winning scanners that seamlessly work together, DEXIS can … Read more

The Tech Giants: Companies Who are Serving the Dental Community with Their Innovation

by Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, CEO and Founder, Cellerant Consulting
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At Cellerant, I am privileged to be surrounded by innovative technologies that set a standard of quality over a wide range of categories. Whether I am in conversation about which products will meet Best of Class standards or just meeting with technology manufacturers, I know that innovators will drive the conversation about how dental practices … Read more

CandidPro – A Triple Play in Clear Aligner Therapy

by Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, CEO and Founder of Cellerant Consulting
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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

3D Diagnostix Digital Services Now Integrated with Morita i-Dixel Imaging Software

by 3D Diagnostix
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J. MORITA USA, world-leader in imaging technology, has made the following announcement regarding a new partnership with 3D Diagnostix Digital Services. In an effort to provide dentists with technological innovations that will enhance patient outcomes, US-guided surgery provider, 3D Diagnostix recently decided to join forces with the leading dental/medical manufacturer, Morita for a direct connection … Read more

Shake Up Your Idea of Clean: SmartLite Pro EndoActivator ™ Endodontic Activation System

by Dentsply Sirona
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Dentsply Sirona introduces the SmartLite Pro EndoActivator, an equipment solution designed for intracanal activation of irrigating fluids used for cleaning and disinfecting root canals. Designed for multi-directional movement, the SmartLite Pro EndoActivator uses elliptical motion and increased energy for effective irrigant activation. Disinfection protocols vary greatly but are critical to treatment outcomes. With SmartLite Pro … Read more

Fotona SkyPulse® in the News

by National Dental Innovations
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National Dental Innovations receives Health Canada approval for a new line of dental lasers. Fotona SkyPulse®  Laser gets the green light.  Health Canada has cleared the SkyPulse® platform and its accessories for indications in dentistry, dermatology and other surgical areas. SkyPulse® is a modern, compact & portable digitally-pulsed dental laser that can be tailored to meet the … Read more

Candid Reloads Leadership Team with Industry Giants, Significantly Enhances its Clinical Capabilities

by Candid
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This fall, high-growth clear aligner challenger Candid is stacking its leadership team, with dental giants Dr. Lou Shuman coming on as Executive Consultant and Chief Development Officer and Dr. Brian Gray as Chief Dental Officer. They join Dr. Ben Miraglia DDS, VP of GP Clinical Education at Candid Academy as major leadership additions. Under the … Read more

Midmark Simplifies Extraoral Dental Imaging with New CBCT System

by Midmark 
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Midmark Corp., a leading dental solutions provider focused on the design of the clinical environment to improve delivery of care, has recently released the new Midmark Extraoral Imaging System (EOIS) product line, including 2D panoramic and 3D CBCT imaging X-ray devices with cephalometric add-on options. Designed, assembled and supported by Midmark in the U.S., the … Read more

Ottawa Lawyer-dental Pro Unveils Software That Boosts Practice Performance

by DOLPHIN DEVELOPMENT GROUP
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Business lawyer and dental professional Karen Ergus unveiled a new app designed to deliver a dental practice team that’s productive and devoted to a standard of care that meets their codes of ethics. “My goal with the app is to help dental practices achieve revenue performance goals and the highest standards of care,” said Ms. … Read more

Keep Patients and Profits In-house with DGShape Chairside Milling

by Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, CEO and Founder of Cellerant Consulting
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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

Primeprint Solution by Dentsply Sirona: The Medical-grade 3D Printing System for Dental Practices and Labs

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Primeprint Solution by Dentsply Sirona is a highly automated, end- to-end, medical-grade 3D printing system for dentists, dental technicians and Denturists who want to expand their treatment and service offerings. It is a smart hardware and software solution that is optimized for dental applications and can run the entire printing process including post processing. The … Read more

Toothpaste Will Never Be the Same!

by Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, CEO and Founder of Cellerant Consulting
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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

Seeing Is Believing: Maximizing the Use of an Intra-oral Camera During the Dental Hygiene Appointment to Motivate Patient Compliance

by Julianne Souza, RDH, BS
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“A picture is worth a thousand words.” You may have heard this common phrase many times before. Have you thought about this when it comes to your daily interactions with patients? We are trained, educated and taught how to assess, identify and differentiate between healthy and non-healthy, normal and abnormal in terms of teeth, tissue … Read more

European Federation of Periodontology Recognizes Top Innovators

by The European Federation of Periodontology

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has announced the recipients of the first ever EFP Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health supported by GSK. The award will be conferred every year to three projects on digital innovations aimed at the public, dentists and researchers that will contribute to gum health worldwide. The prizes … Read more

Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ Technology Scientifically Proven in Several Studies

by Planmeca USA

Planmeca has earned a reputation as the leader in low dose CBCT imaging. The Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ protocol has been studied in several studies, one of which concluded that the technology reduces patient doses by up to 77% with no statistical reduction in image quality between the standard and ULD protocols. A recently published … Read more

Dentli Bridges Gap Between Oral Health Awareness by Connecting Patients with Top-Rated Dentists in Canada

by Financial Post

Lumens Dental Corp., a dental technology company located in Toronto, announced the release of Dentli™, a dental directory SaaS connecting patients to top-rated dentists in Canada. This release adds another tool to the Lumens Dental Corp. portfolio, focusing on dental patient acquisition. Dentli™ provides a platform for Canadian based patients to discover dentists with added … Read more

NEW LED Light from Forest

by DENTALEZ

DENTALEZ is pleased to announce the latest bright spot in our collection of Forest Operatory Lights! Introducing our 9073 LED operatory light, a modern, premium light to round out our Forest operatory offerings. The Blend of Premium Performance and Forest Beauty Our premium LED light offers all the controls needed from a modern high-performance light, … Read more