Dentsply Sirona, the Dental Solutions Company^TM, announced today that world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will present the keynote address at Dentsply Sirona World 2018 on Friday morning, Sept. 14.

Goodwin is the author of six critically acclaimed and New York Times best-selling books, including her most recent, The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism.

Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks Studios has acquired the film and television rights to the book. Spielberg and Goodwin previously worked together on the film Lincoln, based in part on Goodwin’s award-winning Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.

"Goodwin, along with our always extensive list of hugely talented and immensely interesting speakers, further defines Dentsply Sirona World as the premiere educational festival for the dental industry,” said Vice President of Marketing Ingo Zimmer. “Our attendees’ passion for driving the industry forward in turn drives us to bring engaging and diverse presenters to the main stage who inspire, encourage, and motivate.”

Goodwin was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in history for No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II, and is the author of the best sellers Wait Till Next Year, Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream and The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys, which was adapted into an award-winning five-part TV miniseries.

Well known for her appearances and commentary on television, Goodwin is seen frequently on television and cable networks as well as late night and Sunday morning talk shows, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Additionally, she played herself on The Simpsons and American Horror Story.

The third annual Ultimate Dental Meeting will carry on the tradition of education paired with entertainment. This year’s three-day event, hosted at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando from Sept. 13-15, will again offer 11 educational tracks, general sessions, breakout sessions, social activities, and more celebrity entertainment.

Early Bird pricing is available through May 31, 2018. To register, visit www.dentsplysironaworld.com, contact the help desk by phone at 844-462-7476, or send an email to events@dentsplysironaworld.com.

Choosing to reinvest locally in both talent and technology, ROE Dental Laboratory, a full-service manufacturer of functional and esthetic dental restorations, has relocated its operations to a new, expanded facility in Independence, OH.

The new space, located 7165 East Pleasant Valley Rd, is much larger (40,000 square feet) than their previous location and allows the company to continue its steady growth and increase production capacity. ROE Dental Lab employs more than 100 total employees.

As more manufacturers move operations overseas, ROE Dental Lab president B.J. Kowalski said his organization has chosen to strengthen its ties to Northeast Ohio by providing job opportunities to the local area, while continuing to provide progressive resources to dental practitioners nationally.

“We’ve always strived to be one of the nation’s pioneers in the dental laboratory industry, and having this facility will allow us to further that mission,” Kowalski said. “By expanding our space, we will be able to meet our increasing production demands and accommodate future technologies, all of which improve the products we manufacture for dentists and patients.”

Additional features of the new Independence location include:

• Three fully function dental operatory rooms, which include a CBCT and Digital X-Ray systems, for consults with dentists and their patients as well as hands-on training courses

• 100-seat conference center

• Advanced full-building backup power system to ensure uninterrupted product quality

• Extensive IT infrastructure, as prior to renovation the building was a secure data center

Laboratory Distribution Network (LDN), in conjunction with Thommen Medical LLC, has announced the Thommen Surgical Kit Loaner Program, exclusively for LDN Lab Participants. The objective of the program is to offer the Thommen Surgical Kit for the TST implant to prospective clinical accounts in a cost effective manner for trial surgery for a single implant surgery or implant case. For further details, go to laboratorydistributionnetwork.com and review details of the Thommen Surgical Kit and the specifics of the program.

Prodways Group has today announced the first simultaneous order for two ProMaker LD-10s from a front-running North-American dental laboratory. They consider the sale to be symbolic is several respects. It illustrates the successful launch of the new ProMaker LD-10, which was developed by Prodways Technologies in 2017 to expand the MOVINGLight® range to a new segment of dental laboratories requiring industrial machines priced below €100,000. Above all, Prodways feels that it validates the recognition their products have received and the quality of their 3D printing production machines. This is effectively the first time ever that a new client has placed an initial order directly for two machines. The order could be followed by other purchases, depending on how quickly the production gets up to speed.

These two ProMaker LD-10s will be installed during the 2nd quarter of 2018 and at set production speed will consume several hundred kilos of 3D printing resins per year.

The development of the new generation of ProMaker LD-10 dental 3D printers is based on Prodways' exclusive MOVINGLight® technology. The ProMaker LD-10 dental 3D printer was nominated as Professional 3D Printer of the Year in the Polymers category by the reference media 3D Printing Industry, and it will be exhibited at Prodways booth at the AMUG conferences to be held April 8-12 in St Louis, USA.

Dentsply Sirona Inc, The Dental Solutions Company™, announced today that three-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, and two-time New York Times best-selling author Jim Gaffigan will perform a private standup act for Dentsply Sirona World attendees in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday evening, Sept. 13.

Known around the world for his unique brand of humor, Gaffigan's standup revolves around his observations on life, including being lazy, bad eating habits, and being a husband and father to five children.

“We’re very excited to have Jim Gaffigan performing at Dentsply Sirona World,” said Vice President of Marketing Ingo Zimmer. “Our goal is to bring the best of everything to our attendees, and bringing our attendees together in laughter is a great way to kick off the first evening of DSW18.”

Gaffigan has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for comedy albums, “Jim Gaffigan: Mr. Universe,” “Jim Gaffigan: Obsessed” and “Cinco.“ Additionally, he also won a Daytime Emmy in 2016 for his humor commentaries on CBS Sunday Morning. He has 10 films slated to release or start production in 2018, hitting almost every genre including comedy, drama, thriller, fantasy, and animated features. His new standup special “Noble Ape” will release worldwide July 17 on multiple platforms, a first for a major comedian.

In 2013, Jim’s first book, "Dad is Fat," was released by Crown Publishing and debuted at #5 on the New York Times Best Seller’s List and remained on the list for 17 weeks after.  His second book, “Food: A Love Story,” was released in the fall of 2014 and debuted at #3 on the New York Times Best Seller’s List.

Gaffigan is currently on his new Fixer Upper international arena and theater comedy tour, with dates in China, Japan, England, Ireland, Belgium, Amsterdam, Canada, Paris, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, in addition to his special appearance at Dentsply Sirona World in September.

A three-day educational event, Dentsply Sirona World offers general sessions, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and entertainment for all who attend the event at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.

Registration is now open, with Early Bird registration rates available for Dentsply Sirona World through May 31. Doctor registration is offered for $1,795 (regular $1,995). Staff/spouse/guest/technician registration is $1,095 (regularly $1,195) and is buy three get one free. Register at www.dentsplysironaworld.com, contact the DSW18 hotline at 1-844-462-7476 or email events@dentsplysironaworld.com.

SHINING 3D has announced the official opening of its new office for the Americas and the launch of a new dental 3D scanner, the AutoScan-DS-EX Pro. The launch took taking place during the opening ceremony.

In addition to the headquarters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, and the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) office in Stuttgart, Germany, which opened last year, this new third office located in San Francisco is expected to serve as the base of operations for SHINING 3D’s markets in North, Central, and South America.

The newly launched scanner features a compact size, light weight, versatile functions, efficient scan speed, and integrated blue light and white light options. SHINING 3D highly recommends it for data capturing in restorations, orthodontics, and implant cases. The AutoScan-DS-EX Pro is open to pre-order now, and it will deliver in May. From now to May 1st, a special discount will be offered. The AutoScan-DS-EX Pro will be displayed in SHINING 3D’s booths at exhibitions, roadshows, and seminars in Singapore, Russia, Germany, and other countries. The new product introduction, as unveiled at the Grand Opening ceremony, can be viewed at the SHINING 3D dental Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shining3d.dental.

Founders of San Diego-based The Super Dentists launch a state-of-the-art, Dental Board of California approved dental school – Howard Healthcare Academy – with classes now underway.

A leader in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for more than 21 years, Dr. Kami Hoss, founder of The Super Dentists, found a need for highly trained dental assistants, and the demand became more apparent as the company grew. Dr. Kami Hoss and his team explored the reasons why, found gaps, and the result was to reinvent and transform the dental educational experience.

“Most the staff and faculty at Howard Healthcare Academy are certified, trained dentists and orthodontists and practicing dental assistants, but most importantly, they have the passion for educating, love for the field, and the motivation needed to inspire the next generation of dental assistants,” said Dr. Kami Hoss.

“They bring all of their expertise to Howard Academy, which in turn focuses on students’ success and growth in the dental world. Here, we care about our students and we provide the best tools for them to succeed,” added Dr. Kami Hoss.

The founders of Howard Academy come from decades of experience, professionalism, and education. They have long dreamed about providing high quality, technically rigorous, hands on experience, and to support students in their future careers as dental assistants.

Due to Howard Academy’s partnership with The Super Dentists, faculty has been able to create an educational facility that focuses on live, hands-on experience. Through real life learning environments, and technical courses, Howard Academy prepares students with the practical knowledge they need to land and succeed in a dental assisting position.

Courses include dental billing and coding, front office training, infection control, radiation safety, and so much more.

Dr. Kami Hoss brings decades of experience working in the dental space, and has treated more than 10,000 patients. He has served as faculty at the University of Southern California’s postgraduate orthodontic program. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Diego Dental Society. With this extensive background, he has served countless clients and developed a reputation for making dental care accessible.

Howard Academy location is located at 9737 Aero Drive in the Serra Mesa area of San Diego (92123). For more information, call (619) ACADEMY, visit www.howardacademy.com, or email info@howardacademy.com.  

According to research conducted by Web.com (Nasdaq:WEB), the marketing partner for businesses wanting to connect with more customers and grow, a new patient spends an average of 15 extra minutes going through the registration process at a dental practice. Dental offices are feeling the pain, too, as it often takes time and effort to have patients manually complete forms, which then must be scanned or transcribed by hand into back-office software.

Web.com today announced that Lighthouse 360, the company’s premier dental appointments reminder and relationship marketing software, now comes with “Patient FastTrack,” which sends a friendly text message to new patients, prompting quick and easy registration and document signing through their mobile devices -- all before they even pick out a seat in the waiting room. Designed to be simple and streamlined by requesting only essential information, the new Patient FastTrack feature cures a pain most often felt on both sides of the front desk.

“Our goal is to help dental practices run more effectively, while also creating a better experience for patients. The practice benefits when a good experience keeps patients coming back,” said Micah Dickerson, vice president of product management for Lighthouse 360. “The Patient FastTrack feature is a great example of this philosophy in action; a speedier, more convenient process for the patient, and a much less time-consuming registration for the office.”

FastTrack is now available to current Lighthouse 360 customers and comes standard at no extra cost to all new clients who sign up for their automated patient-communication service. And for those wanting to learn a little more, free demonstrations can be scheduled by visiting https://www.lh360.com/fasttrack or by calling 1-888-368-9101.

Lighthouse 360 puts the patient and practice at the center of its decisions as it innovates new features, and Patient FastTrack delivers on that commitment. It follows the successful introduction of the Fill-in feature, the first to automatically detect last-minute cancellations in a dentist’s schedule and automatically reach out to patients most likely to want the vacated appointment – such as those who are overdue for their check ups or have requested a more immediate appointment time. Once a patient has confirmed interest, the dentist simply approves the new appointment.

About Lighthouse 360

Lighthouse 360 — a Web.com product since 2016 — automates dentists' daily consumer interactions and office routines such as appointment reminders, leading to improved operational efficiency and business results. Lighthouse 360 features include phone, text, email and postcard appointment automation, reactivation letters, family messages, patient reviews, seamless practice management integration, all-day data synchronization and more. The automated messaging capabilities have helped customers increase production by an average of 30 percent, and its features designed to boost practice efficiency, on average, save dental practices 16 hours per week and eliminate seven hours of weekly phone time for the front desk. Lighthouse 360 serves dentists throughout the United States and Canada. Lighthouse 360 is a recipient of two Townie Choice Awards, one of the most prominent peer recognitions in dentistry, organized by Dentaltown Magazine. The software is also recognized as a Dental Product (DPS) Best Product, earning a score of 4.9/5 by their team of evaluators.

About Web.com

Since 1997 we at Web.com have been the marketing partner for businesses wanting to connect with more customers and grow. We listen, then apply our expertise to deliver solutions that owners need to market and manage their businesses, from building brands online to reaching more customers or growing relationships with existing customers. For some, this means a fast, reliable, attractive website; for others, it means customized marketing plans that deliver local leads; and for others, it means customer scheduling or customer-relationship marketing (CRM) tools that help businesses run more efficiently. Owners from big to small and everything in between can focus on running the companies they know while we handle the marketing they need. To learn how this global company collaborates with customers and employees to achieve their potential, explore Web.com or follow on Twitter at @webdotcom or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/web.com.

The American Association of Endodontists will mark its 12th annual Root Canal Awareness Week, May 6-12, with an array of informative resources showcasing the benefits of root canal treatment from a specialist, or “superhero of saving teeth,” and thanking general dentists for their referrals.

In a recent survey of the public, 48 percent of respondents would make an appointment to see their dentist if they experienced tooth pain. Roughly half of respondents would only wait between two and six days to seek treatment. Twenty-three percent said they would seek treatment that day. Clearly, most people wish to resolve tooth pain very quickly, and endodontists are the ones best equipped to do this.

“Root Canal Awareness Week sends a powerful message about the valuable work that endodontists provide to our dental patients,” said AAE President Dr. Garry L. Myers. “We want the public to feel more empowered to seek out a root canal specialist on their own to combat tooth pain – and we also would like to recognize the important referral relationship that exists between the general dentist and the endodontist. While endodontists are the root canal specialists, general dentists are also a valuable part of our ‘legion,’ and together we make a ‘dynamic duo’ when saving teeth.”

To encourage collaboration between general dentists and endodontists, the AAE offers many free resources, including:

Endodontic Competency White Paper- These AAE guidelines are meant to create a context for knowledge and skill that should provide a standard for all practitioners who perform endodontic treatment.

Case Difficulty Assessment Form- The AAE designed the Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment Form for use in endodontic curricula. The Assessment Form makes case selection more efficient, more consistent and easier to document.

Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth: A Decision Guide- This guide features different cases where the tooth has been compromised in both non-endodontically treated teeth and previously endodontically treated teeth.

ENDODONTICS: Colleagues for Excellence- This newsletter is published twice yearly and distributed to AAE members, general dentists and other specialists to educate on specific endodontic topics and spur discussions among your colleagues.

Root Canal Safety Webpage- This page includes AAE resources designed to help dental professionals advocate for good dental health and root canal safety.

Dental professionals are encouraged to join the root canal conversation on social media by connecting with the AAE on Facebook and Twitter, using the #RCAW hashtag to help us spread the word, and sharing Root Canal Awareness Week activities with the AAE. Visit aae.org/rcaw to download Root Canal Awareness Week posters and logos and to learn more about the celebration.

About the American Association of Endodontists

The American Association of Endodontists, headquartered in Chicago, represents more than 8,000 members worldwide. Endodontics is one of nine dental specialties formally recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAE, founded in 1943, is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care. The Association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service. For more information about the AAE, visit the Association's website at aae.org.

Ultradent is pleased to announce a special scholarship opportunity for women dentists to win a paid trip to attend Icons of Dentistry: A Workshop for Women, June 22–23, 2018. Ultradent will choose five lucky recipients to receive an all-expenses paid trip to the event. Prize includes round-trip coach airfare from U.S. cities to Salt Lake City, Utah, hotel accommodations for the duration of the workshop, and waived tuition for the workshop. Attendees, including scholarship winners, will receive 16 CE credits for their attendance. Winners will be notified by telephone call to their dental practice.

To submit a nomination, please post on the Icons of Dentistry Facebook page, or email shalyse.walker@ultradent.com, identifying the woman dentist you are nominating, as well as a brief paragraph or two about why you think this woman should win based on their contributions to the dental industry, community involvement, philanthropy, etc. Nominations will be accepted until April 15, 2018. Nominations must be for women dentists licensed in the United States, age 18 and over. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

About Icons of Dentistry: A Workshop for Women

The Icons of Dentistry: A Workshop for Women event will take place June 22–23, 2018 at Ultradent’s international headquarters in South Jordan, UT. It will feature iconic women in the field of dentistry teaching classes and workshops on everything from work/life balance, practice building and management, esthetic dentistry, lasers, and more. There will also be a special keynote speaker to be announced later this month.

Attendees will be treated to a special dinner in an orchard at the home of Dr. Dan Fischer, founder and CEO of Ultradent, as well as a cocktail social where attendees can mingle with each other and the event’s speakers. Additionally, all other meals, including another special dinner event will be included in the price of the workshop.

By attending Icons of Dentistry: A Workshop for Women, clinicians will earn 16 continuing education credits. Registration begins March 8, 2018, with 100 spots available. The early bird ticket rate is $99, and available until April 20, 2018. After that, tickets are $199.

Ultradent has reserved hotel rooms for rates ranging from $109/night to $129/Night at the Courtyard Marriott, the Hampton Inn, and the Residence Inn in Sandy, Utah. More hotel information is available at www.iconsofdentistry.com.

To register for, or learn more about Icons of Dentistry: A Workshop for Women, please call 800.520.6640 or visit www.iconsofdentistry.com. 

About Ultradent Products, Inc.

Ultradent Products, Inc. is a leading developer of high-tech dental materials, devices and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s mission is to improve the level of dental health care and to make dental procedures more predictable and hassle free. Consistent with its mission, Ultradent works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. For more information about Ultradent, call 800.552.5512 or visit ultradent.com.