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Vol.6 No.7 - Jul/Aug 2010
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Esthetic Dental Materials

Allison M. DiMatteo, BA, MPS

This month, Inside Dentistry examines the science behind the smile by focusing our attention on the research and development involved in formulating materials that enable the realization of beautiful esthetic treatment results. Our experts examine the evolution of esthetic materials, the processes undertaken by manufacturers as they attempt to bring ever-improving materials to market, and the challenges encountered by researchers and dentists alike in the pursuit of the ideal esthetic materials....(continue)


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Zimmer Dental Launches Versatile Collagen Capsules and Wedge

Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of Zimmer® Collagen Capsules, which represent the industry’s first ever bone-shaping membranes, and the shape-retaining Zimmer® Collagen Wedge — both of which stem from an exclusive distribution agreement with Osseous Technologies of America (OTA). Together, these multi-faceted regenerative products offer clinicians the versatility and ease-of-use necessary to meet their patients’ needs during a sinus lift procedure, socket repair, and other wound healing applications.

Air Techniques Introduces Acadia™ Amalgam Separator
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading manufacturer of dental equipment for nearly five decades, introduces Acadia Amalgam Separator.

DentalEZ® Group Issues 2010 Product Catalog
DentalEZ® Group, a supplier of innovative products and services for dental health professionals worldwide, recently announced the availability of its new 2010 Product Catalog and Price List.

Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent Implant Turns 10
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of its renowned Tapered Screw-Vent® Implant.

ORALDNA LABS INTRODUCES TWO SALIVARY DNA TESTS TO SUPPORT DENTISTS' FIGHT AGAINST PERIODONTAL DISEASE
OralDNA; Labs Inc. (www.OralDNA.com), leaders in advancing wellness in dentistry through salivary diagnostics, and a subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics® Incorporated, announced the availability of two revolutionary molecular tests to help periodontists and general dentists identify patients with and at risk for periodontal disease.

New Locator™ Abutment from KAT Implants
KAT Implants, a manufacturer of a True Single Platform™ locking taper implant system, is pleased to add Locator™ abutments to the existing line of restorative components.

Quickmat Deluxe: Enriched matrix system for perfect class II restorations
Quickmat Deluxe is the easy-to-use sectional matrix system, ensuring optimal, properly contoured and tight contact points.

WATER PIK, INC INTRODUCES THE EVOLUTION OF FLOSS
Water Pik, Inc. has announced the re-positioning of their flagship oral care product as the Waterpik Water Flosser. Leveraging the trusted Waterpik brand name, technology and unique design, the company is introducing the Waterpik Water Flosser in an effort to help patients understand the true purpose of a Waterpik, and to support professional recommendations to patients who do not like to floss.

Sirona Launches New CEREC Software with Biogeneric Capabilities
Sirona Dental Systems, LLC, the company that pioneered digital impressions and dental CAD/CAM 25 years ago and the world's leading producer of dental CAD/CAM and digital impression systems, is pleased to introduce user-friendly software developed for its CEREC®; chairside system. The new software is based on Sirona's patented Biogeneric technology.

Straumann launches digital solutions platform connecting dental professionals across disciplines
At the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, one of America's largest dental exhibitions, Straumann presented an array of integrated computer-based technologies that have been designed to increase confidence, safety, precision and reliability in implant and restorative dentistry.


Industry News
Nobel Biocare announces a new Online Virtual Study Club for North America
Nobel Biocare has signed an agreement with My Dental Hub to acquire the exclusive rights to StudyClubConnect.com an online study club for dentists.

Nobel Biocare appoints Melker Nilsson as Senior Vice President of Sales and John Cox as Senior Vice President of Strategic and Key Account Development for North America
Nobel Biocare announced today that it has reorganized its North American management team to better utilize the skills and assets of the team. The two key changes include Mr. Melker Nilsson becoming Senior Vice President of Sales for North America and Mr. John Cox moving from sales to a newly formed role in charge of strategic initiatives for the company in the North American marketplace.

PracticeWorks KODAK®- Branded Digital Imaging Signs Agreement with Darby Dental Supply
PracticeWorks Systems, LLC, the exclusive maker of KODAK Dental Systems, which includes KODAK Digital Imaging and KODAK Practice Management Systems, recently signed a multi-year agreement with Darby Dental Supply, LLC, the largest all-telesales distributor of dental merchandise and small equipment.

HENRY SCHEIN ENDOVATIONS™ LAUNCHED TO MEET PRODUCT AND SERVICE NEEDS OF ENDODONTIC PRACTITIONERS
Henry Schein, Inc., the largest distributor of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, today launched Endovations™, a new business initiative dedicated to meeting the product and service needs of endodontic practitioners around the world. Endovations™, which is part of Henry Schein’s Global Healthcare Specialties Group, provides endodontic clinicians with a wide selection of innovative products and services to enhance clinical outcomes and increase practice efficiency and success. The announcement of the launch of Endovations™ was made at the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) 2010 Annual Session in San Diego.

CLEARCORRECT™ MAKES ITS EXHIBITOR DEBUT AND PRESENTS ITS INVISIBLE ALIGNER ALTERNATIVE DURING AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS ANNUAL SESSION
ClearCorrect™, Inc., the clear alternative in advanced and affordable transparent orthodontic aligners, otherwise known as invisible braces, is making its exhibitor debut at the American Association of Orthodontists110th Annual Session in Washington, DC, May 1-4. The company will be presenting its clear aligner system at booth # 2654.

Ultradent Announces Exclusive Relationship with Shofu, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc. and its orthodontic division, Opal Orthodontics, today unveiled its exclusive relationship with Shofu, Inc., one of the largest international dental materials and equipment manufacturers with over 85 years of industry experience. Shofu, Inc. will be the exclusive distributor of Opal Orthodontics in Japan.

New Study Shows Dental Patients Experience Long Term Benefits from BioHorizons Dental Implants
BioHorizons, a leading manufacturer of dental implants and tissue regeneration products, reported today that a recently published study demonstrates that dentists who use Laser-Lok® dental implants to replace missing teeth can give patients years of normal dental function and appearance.

Keystone Industries presents their New Webinar series “KickStart Your Technical Knowledge”
Designed and presented by Removable Prosthetic technician and lecture circuit favorite, Thomas Zaleske AS. This CE approved series of technical webinars will individually focus on rationale, techniques, products, and applications involving the fabrication of different types of removable prosthetics.

Novalar Presents Results of OraVerse® Dental Practice Survey at American Association of Dental Research Meeting
Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that results from the first OraVerse dental practice survey were presented by Richard Ghalie, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Novalar at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Dental Research (AADR) in Washington, D.C.

University of Washington School of Dentistry Selects Dentra’s PatSat to Measure Patient Satisfaction in Real Time
Dentra™, a leading provider of online quality measurement solutions, today announced that the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry has selected PatSat to measure and monitor patient satisfaction in real time.

Global Leaders Discuss Education, Research, and Women’s Health
Fourth ADEA International Women's Leadership Conference - Poster and Oral Abstract Presentations - Deadline: March 19, 2010

Global leaders will gather at the ADEA International Women’s Leadership Conference (ADEA IWLC) from September 5 to 8, 2010, in Salvador, Brazil, to present and discuss issues in education, research, and women’s health. Dental educators, practitioners, health researchers, and policy makers will network and exchange information through plenary sessions, peer-reviewed oral and poster presentations, working group sessions, and skills workshops.

 




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