Innovation is a term that gets tossed around quite a bit, but it is a rare privilege to bear witness to truly pioneering technology.1 Nanodentistry –the application of nanotechnology to dentistry – is one such technology, and one that I am confident will have a monumental impact on our profession. Nanotechnology is a field that … Read more
Smart Technology with New Capabilities DentalEZ ® is excited to launch a new product platform introducing benefits from the company’s recent evolution into becoming a technology innovator addressing real, everyday challenges in dentistry. The new Aeras™ Intelligent Platform introduction includes two major product launches: the Aeras 500 Elite Handpiece by Star ®, and the Aeras … Read more
ORCA Simplifies Daily Processes for Dentists, Features Include AI-Powered Patient Intent and Production Tools Dental Whale, the nation’s leading provider of dental solutions and education, today unveiled ORCA, a revolutionary intelligence-backed software, among more than 650 exhibiting companies at the Chicago Dental Society’s 155th Midwinter Meeting. Attendees can witness first-hand how ORCA places dentists in … Read more
Sonendo®, Inc., a dental technology company developing and commercializing products to save teeth through Sound Science®, announced today the appointment of Andrew Kirkpatrick as Chief Operating Officer. Andrew Kirkpatrick has extensive experience in technology, including medical technology. Immediately prior to joining the team at Sonendo, Mr. Kirkpatrick was Chief Operating Officer at Accuray, a leading radiation oncology … Read more
Simplifeye changes the chat game with an AI Speech Engine I begin with a personal thank you to Jillian Cecchini and Melissa Summerfield to give me an opportunity to talk to you each month. I have always been passionate about new technology both dental and consumer. On the consumer side, I read up to 17 … Read more
Dentsply Sirona’s SureSmile education team received this year’s prestigious AXIS Award in the category Learning Technology. With this award, the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Dallas recognizes organizations for outstanding engagement in workplace learning and talent development. The SureSmile education team received the award for the innovative learning application SureSmileU. This app supports SureSmile users … Read more
Leading Dental Technology Company Raises $85 Million to Accelerate Growth Sonendo, Inc., a leading dental technology company, announced today that EW Healthcare Partners, a global healthcare growth equity firm, led an $85 million financing for the Company. Other new investors include Redmile Group, ArrowMark Partners, and Broadfin Capital. Other existing investors participating in the round … Read more
State Senator Ling Ling Chang heralds opening of 10,000 sq. ft. Newport Beach facility On Sept. 16, 2019, Glidewell Dental hosted California State Senator Ling Ling Chang for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the company’s all-new, 10,000-square-foot Education Center. True to the company’s emphasis on dental technology and research and development, the new … Read more
Sonendo®, Inc., developer of the GentleWave® System, announced today that they had recently been named as the fastest-growing company in the mid-size category by the Orange County Business Journal. The annual ranking is the result of an evaluation of the year-over-year growth of privately held companies in Orange County, CA. Sonendo reported two-year revenue growth of … Read more
The 2019 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award has been acknowledged as the most prestigious and coveted award that a dental manufacturer can receive. It is the only award of its kind, as it is covered by every major dental journal in North America. It is selected by a panel of the most prominent technology … Read more
Planmeca USA, a leading manufacturer of dental imaging and CAD/CAM equipment, recently moved its North American headquarters to a larger, high-tech facility that will house advanced training and facilitate innovation. The 90,000-square-foot facility, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is more than 13,000 square feet bigger than the previous Roselle, Illinois, location. The new office will … Read more
The Canary System is sufficiently sensitive to detect early white spot lesions according to a study presented at the International Association for Dental Research in Vancouver, Canada by Dr. Clif Carey, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, School of Dental Medicine. By detecting early white spot lesions, The Canary System gives an early warning of … Read more
Completely sold out, the event welcomed over 1,200 dental professionals from over 60 countries. A unique learning experience fueled by the expertise of over 70 world-class researchers and clinicians, it was a true celebration of innovation and advancement in implant dentistry. The initial feedback from the participants as well as key experts on the company’s … Read more
A visit to the dentist typically involves time-consuming and sometimes unpleasant scraping with mechanical tools to remove plaque from teeth. What if, instead, a dentist could deploy a small army of tiny robots to precisely and non-invasively remove that buildup? A team of engineers, dentists, and biologists from the University of Pennsylvania developed a microscopic … Read more
There’s no denying patients are more technology savvy than ever. And if they aren’t, they can easily Google “intraoral camera” or “CAD/CAM” and walk into their next dental appointment “experts”. It’s understandable why 55.2% of Canadian dentists are concerned of the demand for dental technologies by patients. But relax, it’s not as bad as you … Read more
The U.S. dental industry is back again in Cologne with all major players and new-to-market companies, underlining the strong confidence U.S. dental manufacturers regularly place in IDS. For the 2019 edition over 180 U.S. suppliers will show anything from Abrasives, Dental Materials, Dental Chairs, Implants, Filling Materials, Orthodontics to Lighting and Laser Devices. U.S. exhibitors … Read more
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator, and manufacturer of dental equipment, today announced the newest addition to its ProVecta family of digital X-rays, the ProVecta 3D Prime. This new imaging system provides 2D and 3D images combined with the power of VisionX software. Made in Germany, ProVecta 3D Prime provides today’s practitioners with a safe, … Read more
MIT’s new Center for Additive and Digital Advanced Production Technologies (ADAPT) focuses on additive and advanced manufacturing. As the innovation leader in dental industry for more than a century, Dentsply Sirona strongly supports MIT’s initiative by participating as one of the ADAPT’s founding members. ADAPT’s ambitious objectives fit perfectly with Dentsply Sirona’s inventive power. The … Read more
Many of you may have noticed the recent trend in my blogs where I have been focusing on how technological evolution is impacting dentistry. While I could never be mistaken for a “techie”, the idea of considering how innovation is changing our behaviour is fascinating to me. While it is easy to get lost in … Read more
Now entering its second decade, the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards are getting their own upgrade. The awards’ sponsor, Cellerant Consulting Group, has introduced an additional process for dental companies to nominate their innovative products and services for consideration. Created in 2009 by Dr. Lou Shuman, the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards recognize … Read more