AvaDent Acquires Prominent Dental Technology Company

Scottsdale, Arizona- AvaDent Digital Dental Solutions (AvaDent) today announced the acquisition of Supra Solutions BV in The Netherlands. The acquisition gives AvaDent access to key digital dental technology that will enhance workflow with all dental bar manufacturers around the world.

“We are excited to be introducing a new Digital Workflow Technology that enables all bar manufacturers to work efficiently with AvaDent,” said Tim Thompson, President and CEO of AvaDent Digital Dental Solutions, “and we are thrilled to have such consummate dental professionals as our partners. Supra Solutions is the Benelux leader in high-end titanium supra structures that are processed into implanted supported dentures.”

The former owners of Supra Solutions, Robert van der Meer and Elmer Warning, will continue to work with the company and will fulfill an important role in the development of the next generation of digital dentistry. The talents and technological advancements of the two companies will merge to give dental professionals the ability to participate in one true digital workflow to create a dental prosthetic in real time, completely within a digital environment. The dental lab technician, the doctor and the patient will benefit from this by receiving a perfectly fitting integrated digital prosthesis solution in a shortened turn-around time.

AvaDent represents a paradigm shift in removable dentistry not available anywhere else. Developed by an international team of leaders in the digital dentistry field, AvaDent is the first to introduce a digital prosthesis using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE). CAE goes far beyond mere CAD/CAM fabrication by developing sophisticated, scientific algorithms to create a comprehensive digital platform. This digital platform drives a level of control and consistency never before possible while ensuring that all clinical protocols are met.

AvaDent Digital Dental Solutions offers a full line of treatment options including dentures, overdentures and fixed hybrid solutions. Supra Solutions will continue its current activities in The Netherlands while adding an increased focus on digital workflow integration into implant supported structures.

For additional information call 855-AVADENT (282-3368) or go to www.avadent.com 

Registration Soon to Close for Sirona’s 7^th inLab^®Summit

Two Day inLab^®Summit Jam-Packed with Educational Programs

and Hands-On Training Sessions for Practical Experience

Charlotte, NC  –Dentsply Sirona, The Dental Solutions Company, announced its 7^th inLab^® Summit. The inLab Summit will take place at Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel on April 15^th and 16^th and includes two days of educational sessions and hands-on courses presented by laboratory professionals that translate directly to your laboratory.

Hundreds of laboratory technicians are expected to attend this year’s inLab Summit in order to learn about the most current industry topics centered on all aspects of inLab CAD/CAM technology in a powerful educational environment among like-minded colleagues and professionals. With a non-stop schedule containing an outstanding roster of educational opportunities, the inLab Summit is set to provide the most beneficial CAD/CAM training along with the richest networking opportunities available.

The inLab Summit is geared towards inLab users that are committed to making CAD/CAM succeed in their laboratory.

Topics of discussion will include:

• All-on-Four Treatment Concept & Software Design – Start to Finish

• Designing and Milling of Surgical Guides for inLab MC XL & MC X5

• Same-Day-Turnaround Cases – Workflow, Techniques and Business Models using Triple-Tray Scanning & Sirona Connect

• Panel:  Discussion on Digital Impression Business Models – Five Different Lab Profiles. What Works, What Doesn’t

• Sirona Connect Scanning with Omnicam on Typodont and in Mouth

• And more!

Over 30 breakout sessions and hands-on workshops are scheduled throughout the summit where attendees will have multiple opportunities to work alongside expert inLab users on a multitude of specific applications and techniques relevant to everyday restorative requests, as well as unique laboratory situations. All courses and workshops are designed to provide participants with increased knowledge and skills in order to maximize their own production, efficiency, and financial benefits using the inLab system. 

“We are extremely proud of the dedicated inLab users and trainers whose passion and commitment have made our inLab Summits so valuable,” remarked Norbert Ulmer, Director of Laboratory CAD/CAM at Dentsply Sirona. “The inLab owners who attend these Summits are eager to make digital impression dentistry succeed for themselves and their dentists. Denstply Sirona is pleased to provide the inLab Summit as a perfect networking and learning experience exclusively for inLab users.”

All attendees will be provided up to 9 CE credits for attending the inLab Summit. For more information and to register for the inLab Summit in New Orleans, please visit www.inLabevents.com.  

evident announced that the company is expanding its management team. Paolo Kalaw has been named Chief Executive Officer of evident, replacing outgoing CEO Rayne Verity.

Paolo brings with him 20 years of experience as a global leader in dentistry. In his role as CEO of nimbyx, Paolo is helping revolutionize healthcare software to allow industry professionals around the world to streamline efficiencies and improve connections with each other.

"Over the last five years, evident has become the ultimate cloud-based tool for dental laboratories," says Paolo. "We have acquired evident and are investing a significant amount of capital into the company. Our focus is on accelerating delivery of evident's new technology innovations to help our customers expand and grow their businesses."

Paolo adds, "Our current target market comprises small to medium laboratories; we're aiming to help these laboratories achieve the same expertise and buying power as larger laboratories, so they can become more competitive and successful."

"After being in the industry for over 20 years, we know times are tougher for laboratories right now. We are taking decades worth of experience in the acquisition, transition, and expansion of dental laboratories – including our learnings from operating Frontier Dental Laboratories – and providing these laboratories with the templates they need for business growth," Paolo says.

"We are planning on sharing templates that we have developed to help operators save time and money and become more successful in their businesses. We are also soon offering group purchase discounts on shipping and supplies for dental laboratories. We look forward to announcing new developments soon," Paolo shares.

Lastly, evident announced the formation of the evident New Technology Advisory Board, which aims to continually develop ways to help laboratories improve their business. evident welcomes to the board the following industry thought leaders, each renowned in the dental community: Bobby Williams CDT and Dell Dine CDT. evident will announce the new members of the New Technology Advisory Board in the days to come.

VITA North America announces the launch of its new website, www.myvitacase.com, developed specifically for dentists and laboratories to submit their best VITA work. Upload before and after photos of cases using VITA materials for the opportunity to be featured on the site. The process is simple - just visit www.myvitacase.com, click on “submit your VITA case,” fill in the required information, add high quality photos and submit. If your work is featured on the site, you’ll receive a free custom VITA poster featuring your before and after photos for your wall (poster offer valid in North America only).

For more information on the new website, visit www.myvitacase.com or call 800-828-3839.

CHARLOTTE, NC -- March 3, 2016 – Dentsply Sirona Inc., The Dental Solutions Company™, announced today its initial lineup of featured speakers for SIROWORLD: the Ultimate Dental Meeting taking place August 11-13, 2016, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Already confirmed SIROWORLD speakers include:

• Tarun Agarwal, DDS – Dr. Agarwal is a nationally known lecturer in the field of esthetic and restorative dentistry. Founder of 3D Dentists, Dr.

Agarwal is a full-time practicing general dentist.

• August de Oliveira, DDS - The author of two implant surgery books, Dr. de Oliveira lectures internationally on implants, 3D CBCT imaging and

guided surgery, and CAD/CAM.

• Todd Ehrlich, DDS, FAGD – Dr. Ehrlich of the digital magazine “Digital Enamel,” lectures extensively on advanced, high-tech dental products,

including dental CAD/CAM systems and 3D imaging.

• Chris Farrugia, DDS – Dr. Farrugia is a national speaker, teacher and recognized leader in digital dentistry. He trains dentists and oral

healthcare professionals throughout the country to advance their knowledge of digital imaging.

• Arun Garg, DMD – Dr. Garg is the current president of the International Dental Implant Association, editor-in-chief of “Dental Implantology

Update” and serves on the editorial boards of other leading journals. Previously, he served as a full-time professor of surgery in the division

of oral/maxillofacial surgery at the University Of Miami School of Medicine and as director of the residency training program.

• Neal Patel, DDS – Dr. Patel teaches as part of an international lecture circuit teaching advanced digitization in dentistry, CBCT, its current and

future applications, and dental practice management.

• Sameer Puri, DDS – Dr. Puri, a certified trainer and educator on CEREC proficiency, is the director of CAD/CAM at the Scottsdale Center for

Dentistry and the founder of www.cerecdoctors.com.

Jay Reznick, DMD, MD – Dr. Reznick is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and specializes in facial trauma, jaw and oral pathology, dental implantology, sleep disorders medicine, laser surgery and jaw deformities.

• Mike Skramstad, DDS – Dr. Skramstad is a faculty member at www.cerecdoctors.com. He performs all aspects of cosmetic, implant and

family dentistry, with a particular focus on esthetic and CAD/CAM computerized dentistry. He is co-founder and moderator of the Minnesota CEREC^® Continuum, a statewide study club for computerized dentistry.

• Don Tyndall, DDS, MSPH, PhD - Dr. Tyndall is a professor in the department of diagnostic sciences and general dentistry at the UNC School of Dentistry. His research interests include 3D digital imaging, implant radiology, applications of cone beam computed tomography in dentistry and the use of computers in image processing.

Additional speakers and educational session information will be announced as it becomes available.

“We are delighted to welcome the most dynamic speakers in dentistry to the SIROWORLD stage,” said Dentsply Sirona’s Director of Clinical Affairs Dr. Michael DiTolla. “SIROWORLD speakers are selected for their fresh and innovative ideas. We want to provide our attendees with new and state-of-the-art clinical education while connecting them with elite thought leaders from extensive scientific and medical backgrounds.”

Pricing for SIROWORLD in Orlando depends on registration date and type. As part of the Super Early Bird special, available until March 31, doctor registration is $1,495 (regularly $1,995) and $895 (regularly $1,195) for dental technician, staff, spouse or guest registration. For a limited time, technician, staff, spouse or guest registration is buy two, get one free.

VIP tickets are also available for SIROWORLD. Super Early Bird specials start at $1,995 (regularly $2,495) for doctor registration and $1,395 (regularly $1,695) for staff, spouse or guest registration. VIP tickets include reserved seating and upgraded dining options as well as special admission to SIROWORLD entertainment events.

For more information on SIROWORLD, please visit www.siroworld.com or call 844-GO2-SIRO (844-462-7476).

About Dentsply Sirona

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures and markets comprehensive solutions, including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world-class brands. As The Dental Solutions Company™, Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better, safer and faster dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in York, Pennsylvania, and the international headquarters is based in Salzburg, Austria. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

Nobilium now represents EOS of North America, Inc. for metal dental additive manufacturing technology.  EOS just launched a new compact metal system, the EOS M 100.The size and modular design of the EOS M 100 make it  ideal as an entry-level model for industrial 3D printing for copings and bridges.

·The beam quality and stable performance of the 200 watt fiber laser guarantee optimum, constant processing conditions for the production of      high-quality crown and bridge substructures.

· The smaller laser spot with excellent detail resolution is ideal for dental components.

· Build 150 C&B units in one day.

San Diego, CA – The Argen Corporation has acquired Solid Dental Technologies located in Midvale, Utah.  The merger will allow Argen to deliver an expanded suite of digital products, industry leading customer and technical support, quicker turnaround times and a more consistent product to Solid Dental Technologies existing customer base.     

Andrew Maples, owner of Solid Dental Technologies, launched the company 4 years ago with the primary focus of providing digital services to small to mid-size dental laboratories throughout the Midwestern states. They specialize in design services, zirconia, abutments and digital wax.

Andrew will be joining Argen in San Diego, CA as a senior member of the technical support team.  “We are excited to have Andrew join our technical support team. His knowledge of digital design and experience with leading digital products such as zirconia and custom abutments will be an immediate, valuable addition to our team,” said Anton Woolf, CEO Argen Corporation.

Newswise — Research into the science behind ultrasonic scalers, used by dental professionals to remove built up plaque, has identified that the formation of tiny bubbles around the head is key to the cleaning process.

The bubble formation, or cavitation, of water around the head of the scaler was observed using high speed cameras. Scalers of differing power, and head shape, were used and compared to quantify the patterns of cavitation.

The team believe that the methods developed in the study will help to test new instrument designs to maximise cavitation, with the aim of designing ultrasonic scalers that operate without touching the tooth surface. By doing so, the process of teeth cleaning at the dentist would become both less painful and more effective.

The findings, published in PLOS ONE, are the first to prove that cavitation takes place around the free end of ultrasonic scalers.

Professor Damien Walmsley, from the School of Dentistry at the University of Birmingham, explained, “Removing dental plaque and calculus, that is the build-up of what we know as tartar or hard plaque, is a big part of maintaining oral health and a regular occurrence in dental check-ups. These findings will help us to understand how to make the tools as effective as possible.”

A Satelec ultrasonic scaler, operating at 29 kHz with three different shaped tips, was studied at medium and high operating power using high speed imaging at 15,000, 90,000 and 250,000 frames per second, and the tip displacement was recorded using scanning laser vibrometry.

The team were not only able to show that cavitation occurred at the free end of the tip, but that it increases with power, and the area and width of the cavitation cloud varies for different shaped tips.

Nina Vyas, lead author of the paper from the University of Birmingham, said, “Other studies we have done, using electron microscopy, have shown that removal of plaque biofilm is increased when cavitation is increased. Putting the pieces together, we can therefore say that altering the shape and power of these commonly used tools make them more effective, and hopefully, pain-free.”

ANNAPOLIS, MD. – March 3, 2016– The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), the advocate for The Safest Dental Visit™, has announced that the North American Dental Group (NADG) has joined OSAP as a Professional Practice II (Group) member. NADG is the first large group to join OSAP in that capacity. The Professional Practice II member level allows large, multiple-location group practices to give professional staff at all their sites full access to OSAP’s resources a single rate.

NADG decided to join OSAP after their compliance officer attended the 2016 OSAP Boot Camp in Atlanta. She was so impressed with the OSAP organization and its educational programming that the company made the decision to join as a Professional Practice II (Group) member so they could provide all their member dental practices with full access to the tremendous resources available through OSAP.

NADG was included on the 2015 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in America. It was the third consecutive year that NADG appeared on the prestigious list. “Our goal has always been to become the best in class in our industry while delivering unsurpassed patient care,” said Dr. Andrew Matta, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of North American Dental Group.

“We’re thrilled that NADG recognized the value OSAP provides and made this decision to allow all its practices access to our many resources,” said Therese Long, Executive Director of OSAP. “Company-wide access gives their staff the benefit not only of in-depth science-based educational programs and training tools, but also timely alerts and reliable information and resources for dealing with fast-breaking issues such as Zika Virus and other emerging disease threats.” 

Celebrating over 30 years of service to the worldwide dental community, OSAP is a growing community of clinicians, educators, students, policy-makers, and industry representatives who advocate for safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare. OSAP focuses on strategies to improve compliance with safe practices and on building a strong network of recognized infection control experts. OSAP offers an extensive online collection of resources, publications, FAQs, checklists and toolkits to help dental professionals ensure that every visit is The Safest Dental Visit™ for patients and the dental team. For more information, visit www.osap.org or call 800-298-OSAP (6727) or 410-571-0003.