Dentsply Sirona Puts the Transformative Power of Digital Innovation and Sustainability on the Center Stage

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Dentsply Sirona had an impressive showing at IDS with a massive 1900m² space that spotlighted its latest innovations, 40 hours of clinical education, and multiple activities throughout the five days. With hundreds of employees joining from all over the world, ready to support customer needs, the company rallied the wider dental community to stand United … Read more

Lares Research Partners with Univet North America

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Lares Research is proud to announce its new partnership with an international company Univet North America. This collaboration will elevate standards in the field of dentistry, providing dental professionals with cutting-edge equipment offering top-quality results. Since founding in 1956, Lares Research has produced innovative, precision-performance dental equipment. Their products are crafted by their skilled in-house … Read more

What Best-of-Class Trends to Look for in 2023 for Dental Hygiene

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Now in its third year, the prestigious Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards program was created by Cellerant Consulting founder and CEO Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, to honour the standout dental products designed for use during dental hygiene appointments. Chosen by a panel of dental hygiene thought leaders, the awards highlight innovative technologies, materials, and … Read more

W&H Launches the Piezomed Module: A True Breakthrough in Oral Surgery

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W&H is revolutionizing the surgical workflow with the new Piezomed module. This easy add-on solution for the Implantmed is creating entirely new treatment options for patients – a true game changer in piezo surgery. This impressive product innovation in the periodontal and oral surgery specialties as well as for the dental implant surgery field, with … Read more

CandidPro—Adding Significant Capabilities

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If you think that providing clear aligners is a complex and unpredictable process, it’s time to get Candid with your patients – literally. CandidPro is a clear aligner platform that provides oversight and integrated orthodontic treatment planning with licensed orthodontists. The platform is simple to use, and the opportunity to obtain support from orthodontists brings … Read more

Should You Incorporate 3D Printing Into Your Dental Practice?

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3D printing has made its mark on nearly every industry in recent years. From automotive to education, almost every sector can find ways to put this technology to use – including dentistry. Today, dentists can 3D print aligners, retainers, and even dental implants at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. That’s something … Read more

How Will Digital Healthcare Trends Change in 2023 and Beyond?

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Technological developments have transformed how healthcare is performed for as long as healthcare has existed. As digital technologies become more widespread and more sophisticated, they will continue to reshape the world of healthcare. Digitalization is improving productivity and efficiency across all industries – and healthcare can see some of the biggest benefits of digital technology. … Read more

A More Efficient Orthodontic Solution from Philips and Candid

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Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Candid Care Co[1], creator of the CandidPro orthodontic platform, announced their partnership to advance the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic care. The collaboration is designed to provide dental professionals with an extended integrated oral healthcare offering, including orthodontic treatments alongside teeth whitening. … Read more

Esthetic Results – Simple and Efficient: IPS e.max Press Sets Standards in Press Technology

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The Ivoclar Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of integrated solutions for high-quality dental applications with a comprehensive portfolio of products and systems for dentists and dental technicians, established a completely new way of manufacturing dental restorations when it transformed its revolutionary idea of pressing restorations from all-ceramic materials into reality: the press technology … Read more

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Philips Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser 3000

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Flossing isn’t the most appealing and enjoyable task for patients, so how about a cordless, handheld option that essentially does the work for you? With traditional string floss, you can meticulously focus on each tooth, but let’s be honest – water flossers are without a doubt more fun to use. In a previous Toothlife Test, … Read more

How to Make the Most Out of Your Dental Hygiene Appointment with Technology!

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Dental hygienists certainly work diligently each day to create health and prevent disease in our patients. Despite our best efforts, we have staggering current statistics from the CDC; nearly half of all adults aged thirty years or older show signs of gums disease. This begs the question, “Is what we are currently doing actually working?” … Read more

W&H Unveils New Innovations for the First Time at the Greater NY Dental Meeting

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Be the first to see W&H’s new innovations for the North American market at their booth at one of the largest Dental Congresses in the world. W&H Group, a leading international medical technology company, will unveil their latest innovations and solutions for dental professionals at the 98th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting. The meeting … Read more

Interview with Andrew Robinson and Melanie LeCours of Dentsply Sirona at DS World 2022

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Participants: Andrew Robinson, SVP North America Regional Commercial & Chief Digital Officer, Dentsply Sirona; Melanie Lecours, VP/GM Canada; Melissa Summerfield, Oral Health Date and Location: Friday, September 16th 12:30-1:00 pm OH: Thank you for taking the time to speak with us. How do you see Digital Dentistry continuing to grow? What changes, if any, do … Read more

My Journey on a Bullet Train

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It is truly an honour to introduce this special technology issue of Oral Health. Throughout my life, technology has guided me on a bullet-train journey of opportunity and discovery. It all started when I left my orthodontic practice in Boston to join a dental Internet company in Washington, DC, at a time when 56K was … Read more

Keeping Your Practice and Patient Information Safe

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Cyber Security Tips from Canada’s Largest DSO With the rise of technology in healthcare, it is more important than ever to protect your data. Technology is a key enabler and advantage in the delivery of optimal patient care, but the systems we use can introduce additional vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. The convenience of … Read more

AI in Dentistry: A Gentle Revolution

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Some years ago, a widely read magazine published a writer’s first-hand account of going to 50 dentists and getting almost as many different diagnoses and treatment plans, ranging in cost from under $500 to nearly $30,000. The author’s conclusion, no doubt shared by millions of readers: “Dentistry is a stunningly inexact science.” The kindest interpretation … Read more

Patient Engagement Gaps: Unlock the Hidden Powers of Automation

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By now, most, if not all practices, utilize automation as part of their workflow. However, can automation seek out revenue opportunities beyond what you expect from automated messages? RecallMax™ has identified three gaps in patient engagement that come from not using automation to the fullest extent. Gap 1: Limitations with automated messages Given the recent … Read more

The AI Golden Age

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‘‘We’re at the beginning of a golden age of AI. Recent advancements have already led to inventions that previously lived in the realm of science fiction – and we’ve only scratched the surface of what’s possible.” Jeff Bezos, 2019 Artificial intelligence and machine learning tools are permeating all aspects of our daily lives. Everything from … Read more

SWEEPS Modality Opens a New Era: Digitally Pulsed Lasers, Endodontics and Deep Disinfection

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Thorough disinfection has always been problematic in all areas of healthcare, especially in the oral environment. In endodontics, laser energy has been used in the past in an attempt to aid in the disinfection and/or irrigation of root canal systems with less than desirable results. Some of the various techniques used in the past included … Read more