ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As Halloween nears, children will once again flood the streets in pursuit of sugary treats. Yet, as they rejoice with satisfaction, these sugary confections can disrupt their oral equilibrium. "Trick or Treating" can be a thrill for kids, but a scary thought for parents worried about their children's teeth. New BasicBites™ Soft Chews are here to help keep their oral pH in a healthy balance.

Ortek Therapeutics, Inc. and researchers at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine developed BasicBites, delicious chocolate-flavored soft chews that are tooth friendly. BasicBites are a sugar-free chewy that help maintain healthy teeth, by supporting the normal acid-base (pH) levels that exist on tooth surfaces.

BasicBites are designed to mimic saliva's profound and natural benefits. This oral care product contains a patented blend of vital nutrients that nourish healthy bacteria on tooth surfaces, which helps keep teeth in the existing healthy pH zone. BasicBites also bathe the teeth with calcium, which supports healthy tooth structure. Based on more than 40 years of research, this revolutionary technology was developed in the Department of Oral Biology and Pathology at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine.

"I am so excited to introduce BasicBites to dental professionals and their patients," said Shannon M. Nanne, RDH, Ortek's Director of Professional Relations and Education. "I have been practicing dental hygiene since 1994 and I believe BasicBites are a much needed product for a wide range of individuals."

"The researchers at Stony Brook University solved the puzzle of the protective and natural benefits of saliva," said Mitchell Goldberg, President of Ortek. "The technology in BasicBites is now recognized as a major breakthrough in oral care. We are thrilled to offer a delicious oral care product based on this groundbreaking science."

Two BasicBites a day, one after breakfast and one at bedtime, can be enjoyed by children over six years of age and adults. Recommended by dental professionals, BasicBites are essential for the millions of individuals with diets high in sugars and those who have dry mouth.

BasicBites, 20 calories per piece, are available exclusively from Ortek at its website, www.basicbites.com. Each container of BasicBites is priced at $39.95 and contains 120 soft chews, a two-month supply. BasicBites can also be seen on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BasicBitesByOrtek.

About BasicBites:

BasicBites are delicious chocolate flavored soft chews. BasicBites contain the saliva-mimicking AlkaGen Technology™. This super saliva technology consists of two main ingredients – arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate. Arginine is a common amino acid found in saliva and is naturally present in many foods. It was discovered that certain healthy bacteria found on tooth surfaces use arginine to generate sustained base or alkali production. This helps keep teeth in the existing normal pH range. Calcium, which is also found in saliva, is available to coat and support healthy tooth structure. The bicarbonate and carbonate ingredients provide additional buffering and support arginine and calcium. Sugar free BasicBites are 20 calories each, and are fat and cholesterol free. BasicBites contain no artificial sweeteners, are gluten and dairy free, and as an added benefit, they are an excellent source of calcium. Soybean oil is used as a processing aid. Visit www.basicbites.com for additional information.

Ortek Therapeutics, Inc. is a global leader in developing breakthrough oral care innovations that will improve the quality of life for people everywhere.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL – (10/27/2014) – Dental professionals in Spain are now able to order BIOMET 3i products

online 24 hours a day, seven days a week at https://es.shopbiomet3i.com.

The new store allows customers to purchase products online through the use of credit cards. Orders are automatically processed through the system, and products are shipped directly to the customer. Among the store’s numerous features is a “Saved Items” list that allows customers to easily reorder products with the click of a button. In addition, customers can check their order status.

“Our BIOMET 3i stores allow customers to quickly and easily order products when it is convenient, without having to call customer service or a sales representative,” says BIOMET 3i President Bart Doedens. “We are very excited that our customers in Spain can now experience the same ease and convenience of online shopping that is available to our U.S. customers and we look forward to continuing to expand our online ordering capabilities to other regions of the world.”

The Spain BIOMET 3i online store can be accessed at www.es.shopbiomet3i.com.

About BIOMET 3i

BIOMET 3i, a division of Biomet, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of dental implants, abutments and related products. Since its inception in 1987, BIOMET 3i has been on the forefront in developing, manufacturing and distributing oral reconstructive products, including dental implant components and bone and tissue regenerative materials. The company also provides educational programs and seminars for dental professionals around the world. BIOMET 3i is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with operations throughout North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia- Pacific. For more information about BIOMET 3i, please visit www.biomet3i.com or contact the company at (800) 342-5454; outside the U.S. dial (561) 776-6700.

USciences’ Mayes College of Healthcare Business and Policy is proud to present the Fifth Annual Lois K. Cohen Endowed Lecture Series in Global Health.

This series will feature a lecture by Eric Bing, MD, Senior Fellow & Director of Global Health, George W. Bush Institute, Professor of Global Health, Southern Methodist University, and author of Pharmacy on a Bicycle.

Dr. Bing's lecture, "Making Healthcare as Accessible as a Coca-Cola®," is set for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A reception and author book signing will follow Dr. Bring's lecture.

The Lois K. Cohen lecture series is free and open to the public, and will be held at the University of the Sciences, McNeil Science and Technology Center on 45th Street at Woodland Avenue.

To share your thoughts during this event, or join the discussion, use #usciencesglobal on Twitter.

Click Here for more information or to register by Monday, Oct. 27, 2014.

The Lois K. Cohen Endowed Lecture Series in Global Health is made possible through the generosity of Ilene Warner-Maron PhD'07.

MELVILLE, N.Y., Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, and Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc., the world's leading independent publisher of scientific and clinical information about oral health, will host the 1st International Symposium on Digital Dentistry. The conference, entitled "Technologies That Enhance Clinical Outcomes," will provide in-depth educational experiences for dentists and dental laboratory technicians and owners on the clinical benefits of digital technologies and open platform workflows. The conference will take place Oct. 23-25 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, Fla. For more information and to register, visit https://www.quintpub.com/dd/.

"This Symposium will be a terrific opportunity for dental professionals to better understand the digital workflow and the significant patient benefits that digital technology provides in terms of increased accuracy, speed, comfort and appearance," said William Hartman, Executive Vice President for Quintessence Publishing. "From achieving superior esthetics to managing complex reconstructions to incorporating CAD CAM in the process, attendees will hear from leading experts in the fields."

Conceived as a pathway into digital dentistry for dental professionals, the conference will focus on procedure planning and treatment, highlighting the ways digital tools can facilitate the clinical and esthetic results of tooth restorations and implants. Participants will learn from specialized, experienced digital dentistry users, who will discuss the many advantages of digital dental technology.

"The future of dentistry is digital," said Tim Sullivan, President of Henry Schein Dental, North America. "The change that digital technology is having on the profession is as profound as the change that personal computers had on society in the 1980s. Similar to the exponential computer technology advances we have witnessed for over 30 years, dental digital solutions will evolve increasingly fast in the years to come. For a dental practice or laboratory to thrive in this quickly changing environment, it is essential not only to make the commitment to digital now, but also to choose a long-term trusted advisor who can guide the way through the many digital challenges and opportunities that will arise. This is the role we are eager to play for our dental customers and why it is important to attend this Symposium."

The Symposium will take attendees through patient treatment approaches ranging from the simple to the most complex, educating participants about the most current digital techniques. Workshops and lectures will cover topics including: selecting CAD CAM systems; esthetics in CAD CAM; digital workflow and working collaboratively with a digital ready dental laboratory; educational applications; implant planning or commercial milling; optimal CAD CAM materials; digital prosthodontics; and advanced digital applications, such as those for complex maxillofacial reconstructions.

"Digital technology is at the forefront of dentistry, enhancing the accuracy, speed, comfort and appearance of dental treatment for patients," said Jonathan L. Ferencz, D.D.S., F.A.C.P., and Scientific Chair of the Symposium. "Participants at this conference will learn that they do not need to feel overwhelmed by the changes happening in dentistry; instead, they should embrace these changes as an exciting frontier of possibilities for their practices."

Manufacturers will be on-site at the conference for product exhibitions, offering hands-on demonstrations for a range of technologies, including CAD CAM, cone beam CT, cloud-based communications, and practice management integration. Conference participants can earn up to 17 continuing education (CE) credits for attending.

About Quintessence Publishing Co., Inc.

Addressing the education and information needs of both the beginning dental student and the experienced practitioner, Quintessence publications have earned many prestigious international prizes and awards over the company's 62-year history. In addition to its various publishing activities, Quintessence regularly sponsors continuing education seminars in various parts of the world, ranging from small-scale workshops to large international conferences that attract more than 6,000 participants. As part of its commitment to innovative, high-quality publishing, since the early 1980s Quintessence has actively sought new ways to use emerging media technology for the electronic transfer of information, which is reflected in its online journal editions, digital journals, CDs, and DVDs.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. The Company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the NASDAQ 100® Index, Henry Schein employs more than 17,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 800,000 customers.

The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 96,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 110,000 additional products available as special-order items. The Company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.

Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 27 countries. The Company's sales reached a record $9.6 billion in 2013, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 16 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit the Henry Schein website at www.henryschein.com. 

Oral surgeons and staff are invited to register for the newly revamped OMS Summit, hosted by Carestream Dental. The Summit, previously known as the OMS Users Conference, helps surgeons and staff elevate their practices to new heights with new attendees, new speakers and new networking opportunities.

Taking place Jan. 24-25, 2015, in Atlanta, Ga., at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, attendees will notice several changes to the new format of the OMS Summit. For example, the Summit is now open to all professionals in the field of oral surgery, not only users of Carestream Dental’s CS WinOMS, Windent and CS OMS Imaging software. Also new for 2015, doctors are complimentary.

“In June, we announced big changes to our Dental Summit, and we’re just as excited to let oral surgeons and staff know about similar improvements to January 2015’s OMS Summit,” Mary Conditt, director of clinical affairs, U.S. digital, Carestream Dental. “They’ll notice a new mix of attendees, new speakers, new topics and even fun networking opportunities.”

One of the biggest enhancements to the OMS Summit is the Implant Treatment Coordinator (ITC) track. This selection of educational sessions covers topics such as the importance of an ITC in a practice; choosing the right candidate; and effective treatment plan presentation. The track is presented by Gold Level sponsor OMS3.

The new track, as well as all other educational sessions, will be kicked off by keynote speaker Bernie Stolz, Fortunate Management, addressing “Breakthrough Oral Surgery Marketing.” In a society where patients have more choices than ever before, this opening session highlights the most effective strategies for attracting new patients and keeping them for life.

Additionally, new speakers will address industry topics relevant to all professionals in the OMS field. A few of the expert speakers included are Michael Pikos, D.D.S, of the Pikos Institute, discussing immediate implant reconstruction; Timothy Hess, D.D.S., addressing facial aesthetics and looking beyond enamel and gingiva; Jeffrey Price, D.D.S., with tips for oral radiologists on how to master cone beam computed tomography; and David Harris, a dental private investigator, speaking on how to avoid fraud within a practice. Other topics include teambuilding; working with referrals; and maximizing the potential of the entire team.

Of course, sessions are also scheduled to train and enhance the experience of returning Carestream Dental OMS software users. Additionally, the course “Taking your Practice to the Cloud,” highlights all the benefits of leveraging CS WinOMS Cloud for practice management and imaging software. CS WinOMS Cloud gives practices the ability to store and share 2D/3D images between offices; offers HIPAA-compliant, secure data backup; and allows for 24/7 access from almost any Web-enabled device, to name just a few features.

These educational sessions provide attendees with the potential to earn eight Continuing Education (CE) credits over the course of the weekend. An additional four credits may be available to those who attend the pre-training on Friday, Jan. 23.

Opening Summit registration to new attendees also means more networking opportunities for surgeons and staff. Events such as Lunch and Learns offer the chance to mingle in a relaxed setting while gaining insider tips and tricks. Additionally, a sophisticated evening at the Summit Reception, featuring a live band, provides doctors and their team both an opportunity to network and relax after a day of educational sessions.

As in the past, the Summit will also host many different OMS technology exhibitors, giving attendees the opportunity to break from educational sessions and explore the latest practice management solutions.

For more information and to register, visit www.carestreamdental.com/omssummit. Use #csdsummit on Twitter and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all the latest news about the OMS Summit.

These changes in format and content will also extend to Carestream Dental’s Orthodontic User Conference, now the Orthodontic Summit, March 13-15, 2015, Atlanta, Ga.

For more information on Carestream Dental’s innovative solutions, please call (800) 944-6365 or visit www.carestreamdental.com.

Montreal, Canada, October 21th, 2014 — Dental Wings is proud to announce the release of DWOS® version 4.0. Perhaps the most ambitious enhancement of its leading dental CAD platform, the new release features a full denture design application and live connectivity with implant planning.

Version 4.0 of DWOS incorporates a full featured application for digital denture design. It also features several important advances to enhance the user experience: customizable photo-realistic renderings, a new modern iconography, context sensitive online help, and a new intuitive Dental Desktop. Last but not the least, DWOS 4.0 brings DWOS Synergy™ to life. DWOS Synergy is a live connection between the DWOS Implant Prosthetic application and coDiagnostiX.

About DWOS

DWOS is Dental Wings' dental CAD suite. It covers a complete range of dental indications such as crowns, implant bars and bridges, full and partial dentures, custom abutments, inlays, onlays, and veneers. DWOS is a platform with modular applications and can be expanded to include new indications to meet the evolving needs of the dental laboratory.

About coDiagnostiX

coDiagnostiX is Dental Wings' application for implant planning and guided surgery. It is one of the most comprehensive and most widely used software applications within this field, now celebrating 15 years of success.

About Dental Wings

Dental Wings is a leading provider of Digital Dentistry Solutions to a worldwide customer base of dental laboratories and dental professionals. Founded in 2007 in Montreal, Canada, Dental Wings has grown to have offices in Canada, Germany, and France, and distribution partners in over 45 countries. For more information please visit www.dentalwings.com. 

Watch the DWOS 4.0 Trailer, here to learn more. 

Richardson, TX, Oct. 20, 2014 –Today, Planmeca University announced the expansion of preview and training opportunities to the University of Planmeca in Chicago. This expansion will offer increased access to existing and future customers of the Planmeca PlanScan system. Additionally, Planmeca University in Richardson has opened two new classroom spaces and is also offering in-office training.

“We made the decision to extend our courses to open up more classes, in more locations as well as in-office to integrate our customers with the PlanScan system quickly. We are so excited to help support the growing demands, especially in the northeastern regions.” Said Ashley Truitt, Director of Clinical Education. The University of Planmeca - Chicago opened its doors 3 months ago. This new campus is located in Roselle, IL just 20 minutes away from Chicago O’Hare airport. This unique 10,000 square foot state-of the art facility and showroom features Planmeca’s suite of 2D and 3D imaging products and equipment, accommodates large groups and training rooms fully-equipped with audiovisual and Wi-Fi capabilities.

Classes are designed around learning about CAD/CAM dentistry and improving the patient experience, as well as increased dental office revenue. “By providing flight, hotel accommodations, and transportation arrangements, doctors will continue to receive the same red carpet treatment that is currently provided in Richardson, Texas. In line with our vision, Planmeca University is committed to providing leading-edge education for customers and we intend to continue to keep to that promise in Chicago,” Ms. Truitt said, “Our commitment to our customers allows us to expand our efforts without compromising their experience.” PlanScan, PlanCAD and PlanMill 40 are exclusively distributed through Henry Schein in North America.

About Planmeca Oy and Planmeca Group

Planmeca Oy is one of the world's largest dental equipment manufacturers with products distributed in over 120 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, the company is a global leader in many fields of dental technology, with a product range covering digital dental units, world-class 2D and 3D imaging devices and comprehensive software solutions. Planmeca is also the largest privately held company in the field of dental equipment, with a strong commitment to pioneering in-house R&D and design. The Planmeca Group’s estimated turnover for 2013 is approximately EUR 760 million with over 2,600 employees worldwide. More information is available at www.planmeca.com.

About E4D Technologies – Planmeca CAD/CAM Solutions

Headquartered in Richardson, Texas, E4D Technologies is a high-tech medical device company focused on 3D digitizing applications, successful entrepreneurship, and commercialization of new technologies. The company has taken the dental profession to a higher level of productivity, patient comfort and convenience with its CAD/CAM restorative systems and restorative software solutions for dental offices, laboratories and teaching institutions. Quality-driven manufacturing teams are primed to meet demand along with best-in-class education and customer support to exceed dental professionals' demands and patients' expectations. More information is available at www.e4d.com. 

The 2014 Dental Industry Metrics Report is now available from The Anaheim Group, publishers of Dentalfax Weekly. The 433-page report contains performance data on 98 publicly traded dental industry companies. The report includes companies based in Germany, China, England, Switzerland, Belgium, Japan, New Zealand, Israel, The Netherlands, Singapore, Korea, Australia, Canada, France and the U.S.

The 2014 Dental Industry Metrics Report contains information such as sales growth, earnings per share, market value, return on assets and return on equity, number of employees, price to earnings ratio, and sales multiple for each company profiled. In addition, the report includes industry-wide averages for insurance companies, manufacturing organizations, lab management firms, practice management companies, distributors, and consumer over-the-counter product firms. All of the sales and stock data are for the completion of the most recent fiscal year for each company.

The 2014 Dental Industry Metrics Report is a useful resource for investors, as well as dental company executives interested in comparing their company’s performance against specific competitors or the industry as a whole. The report is available immediately via Direct Download for $275. To order the report or obtain additional information, send an email to dentalfax@dentalfax.com or call (623) 334-0091. A faxable order form may be downloaded at www.dentalfax.com. 

Taub Dental will be hosting 3 CE courses at the Greater New York Dental Meeting presented by Dr. Ross W. Nash on “Direct Composite Resin Dentistry,” “Indirect Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry,” and “Hands-On Direct Composite Veneers.” Visit www.gnydm.com today to sign up for these courses.

Direct Composite Resin Dentistry

In today’s economy, many patients are seeking and choosing a more affordable solution for cosmetic, esthetic and functional treatment. Composite resin and new techniques can be used to provide esthetic results with excellent clinical performance. Those dentists who perfect their skills with direct composite will surely be busier than those who don’t. In this half day lecture program, Dr. Nash will provide information on up to date materials and techniques for Class I, II, III, IV and V anterior and posterior direct composite restorations. The use of direct composite resin veneers for elective smile enhancement and in combination with restorative dentistry will be covered.

Indirect Esthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry

By using an indirect approach, dentists can partner with talented technicians to accomplish elective cosmetic and needed esthetic dentistry with materials that have excellent clinical performance and longevity and combine the skills of both.  In this half day lecture program, Dr. Nash will illustrate various clinical situations that lend themselves to this type of dentistry.  He will show step by step techniques using actual case studies he has performed using a number of indirect processes and materials to accomplish both esthetic and functional excellence.  Non-invasive no prep veneers, traditional veneers, inlays, onlays, all ceramic crowns, fixed partial dentures, implant crowns and bridges and full esthetic reconstruction will be discussed.

Hands-On Direct Composite Veneers

Direct composite resin veneers can be used to provide improved esthetics for many patients without the need for temporary restorations and in a single appointment at fees that are affordable for many more people.  Direct veneers require that the provider be both a clinician and an artist.  Some have more artistic ability than others, but by using proven techniques, the art be learned.  In this half day hands on program, Dr. Nash will provide step by step instruction for applying direct composite resin veneers that mimic natural tooth structure.  He will illustrate both freehand technique and a technique with preformed composite facings that can be used to accomplish both esthetic and functional excellence.  Each participant will create both types of composite veneers on typodont models.  

Malvern, Pa., Oct. 20, 2014 – DentalEZ® Group, a supplier of innovative products and services for dental health professionals worldwide, is pleased to announce its #MyStarHandpiece Sweepstakes. Currently running on the DentalEZ Group Facebook page, winners of the #MyStarHandpiece sweepstakes have the option to choose between one of two grand prizes: a StarDental® High-Speed or Hygiene Handpiece along with five years of free handpiece repair.

Open to all U.S. practicing licensed dentists and hygienists, the #MyStarHandpiece sweepstakes runs from October 7, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Entering the sweepstakes is easy. DentalEZ Group Facebook fans can simply visit the DentalEZ Group Facebook page at facebook.com/dentalezgroup and click on the “#MyStarHandpiece” sweepstakes tab. An online registration entry form will appear and dental professionals will be prompted to complete the form as instructed. Non-fans of the DentalEZ Group Facebook page can also enter for a chance to win.

Participants can submit up to one entry per day and each submission counts as one entry towards the grand prize. One grand prize will be awarded for every 100 entries (i.e. if there are fewer than 100 entries, one winner will be chosen, if there are 101-200 entries, two winners will be chosen, etc., until a maximum of five prizes are awarded.) The grand prize winner(s) will be selected in a random drawing on or about January 5, 2015 and potential winners will be notified within five days of the drawing.

StarDental’s classic high-speed dental and hygiene handpieces offer extraordinary strength and durability that dental professionals rely on. StarDental has a highly-trained customer support and field sales staff that work closely alongside dental practices to troubleshoot any issues that may occur as well as train and install office protocols for proper handpiece maintenance. Visit the new 360° Customer Care online tool for handpiece maintenance and repair.

Please visit DentalEZ Group’s StarDental product page for more detailed information on the many features and benefits of the Company’s wide variety of StarDental handpieces.

To enter the #MyStarHandpiece Sweepstakes, please visit facebook.com/dentalezgroup.

About DentalEZ® Group

DentalEZ® Group is committed to advancing the practice of dentistry through innovative products and services. Encompassing six distinct product brands — StarDental®, DentalEZ®, CustomAir®, RAMVAC®, NevinLabs™ and Columbia Dentoform® — DentalEZ® Group manufactures everything in the operatory, from handpieces to chairs to vacuum systems to dental simulation models, creating a complete line of products to elevate the health, comfort

and efficiency of the dental operatory. For more information, please visit dentalez.com.