Sonendo, a market-leading dental technology company, and developer of the GentleWave® System today announced that the company will present at the Jefferies 2018 London Healthcare Conference at 4:40 PM GMT on Thursday, November 15, 2018. President and Chief Executive Officer, Bjarne Bergheim, will provide an update on the successful US market adoption of the GentleWave® … Read more
For dentists, advanced technology means using the latest treatment tools, such as digital X-rays, diode lasers, CAD/CAM, etc., but something like Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a practice assistant, I bet most of us never gave much thought to the idea. Nor did I, but that was before I implemented a sentiment analysis program at my … Read more
Doctors make dozens of important decisions every day about patient care and running their practices. Deciding on the best intraoral scanner shouldn’t have to be a tough decision. Evident, a global technology company focused on taking the dental industry from traditional to digital, has taken the stress out of choosing the best scanner by rigorously … Read more
Oral surgeons will be among the first dental professionals to experience the new Planmeca Viso™, which debuts at the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons meeting in Chicago this week. Attendees can view Planmeca’s latest entry in digital technology at booth 1829. The new Planmeca Viso imaging system, which includes 2D, 3D, and optional … Read more
Sidexis 4 is more than just an imaging software. It has many functions that make producing, processing and archiving images easier, faster and safer. It has won many awards for user friendliness and design. Sidexis 4 also stands out due to its networking capability. Integration of the local practice management program Sidexis 4 controls, connects … Read more
Convergent Dental Inc., developers of Solea®, the industry-leading CO2 all-tissue dental laser, is pleased to announce The Next Generation of Solea. The latest advancements provide unprecedented performance, significant software upgrades, improved ergonomics, increased accessibility and a smaller footprint. “This new generation of Solea provides a quantum leap in performance at every level. Most importantly it … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased and excited to introduce the 2018 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award winners. “Once again, we have the distinct honor to recognize innovative companies and products that truly stand apart in the dental industry,” said Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO of Cellerant and founder of the Best of Class Technology Awards. … Read more
My last blog on the legalization of cannabis did alter my recent focus on how technologies, not yet widely used in dentistry, are making their way into our industry. For some, “new” technology is a source of stress. It “de-personalizes” service at a time when offices are trying to emphasize their unique and personal, patient … Read more
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED Medical” or “the Company”), has proudly announced that its VELscope® Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System, manufactured by its subsidiary LED Dental Inc. (“LED Dental”), has received the Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award for the eighth consecutive year. The VELscope Vx has once again been designated as the leading device … Read more
Patterson Dental, a business unit of Patterson Companies (Nasdaq: PDCO), today announced a new agreement with Dental Intelligence to distribute and support the company’s portfolio of software products for use in dental practices. “We are excited to be partnering with Dental Intelligence to help dental practices grow by better understanding how their business is performing, … Read more
Greetings fellow colleagues! I hope that all of you have had a great summer and are looking forward to fall. I am honored to be the new Orthodontic Editor for the Oral Health Journal. I follow in the footsteps of Dr. Randy Lang, who has left a wonderful legacy. I feel privileged to be part … Read more
Today at CDA North, Carestream Dental launched an all-new imaging system: The CS 9600 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) system, which enables new levels of image quality, usability and, ultimately, precise diagnostic capabilities. Featuring intelligent automation, first-time-right imaging technology and highly simplified workflows, this system ensures reliable patient positioning, reproducible results and exceptional images. For … Read more
Carestream Dental is breaking with tradition for a good reason. The traditional one-year anniversary gift may be paper, but the independent dental technology company can’t help but celebrate with all things digital. “It’s been an exciting first year for Carestream Dental, full of transformation and growth,” Lisa Ashby, CEO, Carestream Dental, said. “I’m proud of … Read more
Zephyr Sleep Technologies Inc. (Zephyr), an innovation leader in bringing new products and technology to the field of dental sleep medicine, is announcing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a De Novo request for the MATRx plus™ a new class of medical device – the first ever “at-home” class II medical device … Read more
Dalhousie’s dental community is eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the new dental clinic this September. Thanks to many generous donors, including Nobel Biocare, the new clinic will provide students and faculty with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and improve the level of patient care. “We have had a wonderful working relationship with Nobel Biocare for … Read more
You may recall in my last blog, I discussed technological changes that could become the norm in your office by 2020… just 17 months away. My focus was on how the digital office could reduce the human contact points with our patients, meaning the remaining contact opportunities must be more valuable to differentiate our level … Read more
Nobio Ltd., developer of embedded, long-acting antimicrobial particle technology, today announced the closing of a $3.6 million investment by aMoon Fund and Dr. Ole Jensen. The proprietary, non-soluble Nobio particles feature high anti-microbial activity that does not involve chemical interaction with the microorganisms nor release of any substance, and are designed to have non-toxic and … Read more
Dentsply Sirona Lab, with its dedicated focus on dental technology, held its first ever GLEN meeting from July 9th-11th in Frankfurt, Germany to offer the possibility for networking and exchange between lab experts. Around 50 Key Opinion Leaders from almost 20 different countries came together for this peer-to-peer exchange to discuss current topics as well … Read more
As technology changes and becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, you must prepare for your patients’ expectations of a dental office to be tech-heavy. While they may not fully understand the benefits of the upgraded technology, they will know that the possibility of new and upgraded services exist, and will expect them during … Read more
Patterson Dental today announced new updates to Eaglesoft, its clinical and practice management software. Eaglesoft 20 empowers dental practices to further streamline efficiency and simplify their daily processes, with the full backing of Patterson’s best-in-class service and support. “Our goal is to make sure customers get the most out of their software with these new … Read more