A new paper published in the Dentistry Journal (https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/6/3/47) evaluated caries detection around the Sensitivity & Specificity 09 -17-2018 intact margins of resin modified glass ionomer and compomer restorations. The study found that The Canary System was more accurate than SPECTRA, DIAGNODent and visual examination. The sensitivity and specificity data (table on the right) indicate that The Canary System could find 90.7% of the caries where the other devices found less than 35% of the caries.

One of the major reasons for replacing restorations is tooth decay that develops around the edges of the filling. SPECTRA and DIAGNODent use fluorescence or glow from the tooth to detect tooth decay but filling materials including amalgam, composite, glass ionomer and compomers all fluoresce, making it difficult to accurately examine around the margins.

X-Rays can only aid clinicians to diagnose decay on the sides or interproximal areas of teeth and fillings placed in this area make it more challenging to use X-Rays to examine the edges of the restoration. Visual examination can only detect changes along the surface of the restoration.

The Canary System, with its unique crystal structure diagnostics can quantify, image, monitor and record changes in the structure of enamel, dentin and cementum. It can detect caries beneath opaque sealants, around the margins of restorations, around orthodontic brackets and beneath interproximal, occlusal and smooth surfaces. During a Canary Examination, the Canary Voice provides both the patient and dentist with the Canary Number. The Canary Cloud enables dentists to view and analyze this data and track Canary usage in their office. The Canary System engages patients in their oral health care.

Visit www.thecanarysystem.com or email sales@thecanarysystem.com to request additional information.  

Over 120 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth, and 36 million do not have any teeth at all. Without functioning teeth, many individuals encounter severe medical problems, struggle to eat solid food, and lose confidence.

For many experiencing tooth loss dental implants offer a chance for a fresh start, but traditionally treatments involved long, multi-step procedures that were complicated and costly. Thankfully, advances in technology and digital dentistry have changed all of that, with prosthodontists leading the way. Now, patients can have implant procedures done in as little as one day, leaving with a full set of new, healthy teeth.

"Many of my patients feel trapped in a never ending dental cycle," said board certified prosthodontist Craig Sikora, DMD. "Having a quicker solution provides much needed relief and hope."

This approach provides a restored smile quicker than ever, with fewer appointments, and much less hassle. The result is a better experience for the millions of Americans in need of transformative dental treatments.

"The first step is to find out if you are a candidate by speaking to a prosthodontist," said Dr. Sikora. "Patients will typically have a pre-procedure exam to review health history and design their smile. The next step is the one day dental implant procedure. Once healing is complete, patients return for another appointment to finalize their new smile."

Prosthodontists receive advanced training beyond dental school in the placement and restoration of dental implants, enabling them to provide safe, effective, and sophisticated treatment plans with implants, restoring your smile through the utilization of the latest dental technology.

As the leaders in the field of dental implants, prosthodontists perform more full-mouth implant restorations than any other specialty in the dental field; they are the professionals of choice for immediate smile transformations.

To find a prosthodontist near you visit GoToAPro.org.

About the ACP

The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is the only ADA recognized organization for the specialty of prosthodontics. The ACP is dedicated to advancing the art and science of prosthodontics and promoting the specialty to the public and dental professionals. For more information, consumers can visit GoToAPro.org and dental professionals can visit Prosthodontics.org.

As three days of unparalleled educational opportunities and thrilling entertainment options came to a close, attendees left the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando understanding why Dentsply Sirona World remains the premier dental event in the world.

“With more than 100 Breakout Sessions, rousing General Sessions, top-tier entertainment and lively social activities, Dentsply Sirona World proved why there is no equal to the Ultimate Dental Meeting,” said Vice President of Marketing Ingo Zimmer.

Held Sept. 13-15, attendees filled enlightening education sessions taught by the biggest names in dentistry, got hands-on with the most innovative technologies and products on the trade show floor, experienced once-in-a-lifetime private shows from singer Katy Perry and comedian Jim Gaffigan, and so much more!

Continuing educational courses were offered in 12 specialized tracks, a record for the event. Attendees had no shortage of incredibly high-quality learning opportunities when they personalized their schedules to meet their needs.

The General Sessions kept attendees on the edge of their seats with inspiring speakers, including Dr. Dan Butterman, Dr. Stephen Sterlitz, Heidi Arndt, Jennifer Chevalier, and Brian McCarthy. Additionally, Dr. Ross Enfinger performed a live dental procedure.

Per usual, Dentsply Sirona World offered its guests the chance to experience celebrity entertainment in a personal setting. Pulitzer Prize-winning author and New York Times best seller Doris Kearns Goodwin captivated the audience with her keynote address, sponsored by Implant Seminars, while Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan kept them laughing with his standup, and you could really hear the crowd ROAR during global pop superstar Katy Perry’s private concert.

Two wellness activities allowed attendees to better both their minds and bodies, as Compassionate Finance sponsored both a medieval fun run and a yoga class. Attendees were in a jovial mood, wearing their best medieval-inspired costumes, as they made their way along the Rosen Shingle’s beautiful championship golf course during Friday morning’s fun run. On Saturday, guests looked inward and found their Zen during the Yoga Mix! Modern Twist on Yoga class.

The Oktoberfest gathering was the perfect end to an amazing three days in Orlando. Guests put on their lederhosen or dirndls and hit the dance floor to socialize with their peers. From the rousing Bavarian band to the scrumptious food to the tasty drinks, this party captured the true spirit of the German festival.

Everyone is encouraged to start planning now for Dentsply Sirona World 2019! Scheduled October 3-5, the Ultimate Dental Meeting is heading back to Las Vegas to the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort. Register now at www.dentspysironaworld.com to take advantage of the lowest prices available for Dentsply Sirona World 2019!

United Iroquois Shared Services Inc. (UISS) has recently enhanced its portfolio of member offerings with the launch of a new agreement with TriState Dental Supplies & Equipment for dental supplies, equipment and service. TriState also forged a similar relationship with Acurity GPO earlier this year.

The UISS Group Purchasing Program provides its broad membership with access to national suppliers and strategic regional partners that offer compelling value and individualized customer service.

Effective October 2018, all UISS members will have access to TriState’s comprehensive value program, delivering new, wide-ranging dental practice solutions and benefits to UISS member dental teams. Through this beneficial agreement, members receive negotiated, contract pricing on major dental supply product lines and access to TriState’s assortment of capital dental equipment, as well as in-house equipment service & repair, dental software and technology and site design, expansion and construction.

“This is a very exciting time for TriState Dental, as we celebrate our new collaboration with our partners at UISS to deliver overwhelming, kaleidoscopic value to UISS member dental teams,” remarks David Howlett, vice president of sales & marketing for TriState. “Our relationship with UISS expands the reach of our group purchasing program to cover the balance of acute and non-acute member facilities we can now service in the tristate region. Our recent success in this arena is only matched by our growing enthusiasm to introduce our program to current and new UISS members interested in distinguishable savings across the full spectrum of dental clinical needs.”

“We are very pleased to add TriState Dental to our competitive purchasing portfolio allowing new and existing members to access exceptional cost savings, discounts up to 42% on a wide variety of dental supplies and services,” said Gary J. Fitzgerald, President & CEO of UISS.

TRISTATE DENTAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT: YOUR PARTNER IN EVERYTHING

Serving the dental community for almost 30 years, TriState Dental Supplies & Equipment is one of the fastest-growing independent, authorized dental dealers in the U.S. with sales offices and equipment showrooms in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. TriState is a contracted vendor partner of UISS and Acurity GPO. For more information visit www.tristatedental.com.

ABOUT UISS

UISS combines shared services and consulting activities concentrated on reducing operating costs and promoting performance improvement for more than 900 health care and non-health care members. UISS represents the for-profit division of the Iroquois Healthcare Association with more than 45 years of experience in providing cost-saving initiatives, educational opportunities, and business solutions. With offices in both Clifton Park and Syracuse, NY, we offer local, dedicated customer service to meet the changing needs of our members. For more information about UISS visit www.uiss-inc.com

On October 4, 2018, the Foundation for Endodontics will receive the 2018 Shils Fund Special Recognition Award at the Union League in Philadelphia in honor of its outreach program and support of Project Home. One of only two such awards granted annually by the Shils Entrepreneurial Fund, this exceptional tribute acknowledges the Foundation's efforts to serve low-income patients who might otherwise face tooth extraction.

Dr. Mary T. Pettiette, D.D.S., President of the Board of Trustees, will accept the award on behalf of the Foundation. "The Foundation for Endodontics is honored that we have been selected to receive the prestigious 2018 Shils Fund Special Recognition Award," said Pettiette. "One focus of our mission is providing access to endodontic care to underserved patients. We hope that the success of this first domestic program will lead to many others, supporting our efforts to help patients retain their natural teeth."

The Foundation opened its endodontics operatory at north Philadelphia's Stephen Klein Wellness Center, operated by Project Home, in April 2018, in keeping with its mission expansion in 2016 to include access to care and following the success of a similar international project in Jamaica. The operatory is staffed by endodontic residents and faculty members from Einstein's I.B. Bender Division of Endodontics, Department of Dental Medicine, including Philadelphia endodontist and Past President of the Foundation for Endodontics, Dr. Louis Rossman.

"The dream of the Foundation is to save natural teeth, treat infections and restore self-esteem by providing access to root canal treatment for patients who otherwise would lose their teeth and suffer the pain and social consequences." said Rossman.

As with the outreach program in Jamaica, the operatory in Philadelphia provides free root canal treatment to uninsured, low-income and homeless patients, educating them on the importance of good dental care and what is possible to save their teeth.

"I'd like to thank our individual and corporate supporters for their generous contributions which help make Foundation projects like these a reality," said Pettiette. "In particular, Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc., Brasseler and Henry Schein Inc., for making endodontic equipment available for use in the operatory."

About the Foundation for Endodontics

American Association of Endodontists' Foundation, headquartered in Chicago and incorporated in 1966, is the philanthropic arm of the AAE. As a 501(c)(3) charity organization, it is to support endodontics by providing resources and funding for research, education, public awareness and access to care. For information about the Foundation for Endodontics, please visit foundation.aae.org

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Penn Dental Medicine students with a passion for serving vulnerable patients will now have a new resource to support their interests and goals thanks to a $1 million scholarship grant from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic branch of Delta Dental of Pennsylvania. Delta Dental’s Oral Health Education grant will endow in perpetuity the awarding of two $25,000 scholarships each year to DMD students who desire to work in an underserved area after graduation and who have demonstrated a commitment to community outreach during their studies. The grant award was announced in August and the first application cycle will open this fall for interested candidates in the current third-year class.

The scholarships, which will not reduce a student’s scholarship package from other Penn Dental Medicine resources, are intended to lighten overall expenses and debt during the recipient’s fourth-year of study with the goal of clearing a path for a student to pursue a career in community-based dentistry.

“The addition of this scholarship resource, even though it applies to the final stages of students’ DMD time and beyond, will be a tremendous resource in our recruitment efforts as well,” notes Dr. Sheridan. “The availability of scholarships to offset loans can be a deciding factor for students who may have considerable undergraduate debt, or who come from a financially challenged background.”

In addition to completing a minimum of 250 hours of community-based service and finishing all their DMD requirements on time in their fourth year, recipients must demonstrate employment in a medically underserved or health professions shortage area by October of their graduating year and commit to two years in that role after graduation.

“We are thrilled with the generosity and vision of Delta Dental to help us widen the doors of possibility for those students committed to serving communities in need as they enter professional practice,” says Dr. Mark Wolff, Morton Amsterdam Dean of Penn Dental Medicine.

Over time, Penn Dental Medicine foresees the fund also contributing valuable data to community health needs assessment. “These new dentists will be a valuable cohort to track to assess the impact scholarships can make in drawing more dental graduates into community-based service,” explains Dr. Gluch. “We will create a mechanism to remain connected to the Delta Dental scholars and to collect data on practice patterns to help inform our understanding of oral health of vulnerable patients and communities.”

“We’re delighted to have another opportunity to work together with Penn Dental Medicine to further our Foundation’s mission of increasing access to dental care in underserved communities in Pennsylvania and beyond,” says Karen Robinson, executive director of the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation. “This scholarship fund has the potential to improve health and enhance the lives of students and communities for years to come.”

This $1 million Oral Health Education grant further expands a relationship between the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and Penn Dental Medicine. In 2017, the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation awarded Penn Dental Medicine a $650,000 grant to expand PennSmiles, the school’s oral health education and clinical care program for schoolchildren and their families in Philadelphia. The grant allowed for the purchase of a new, state-of-the-art mobile dental vehicle as well as the operational costs for educational programs. In addition, Delta Dental has supported Penn Dental Medicine students through its annual Student Leadership Award, a monetary award granted to an outstanding graduating dental school student.

For more information about the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and its programs, please visit deltadentalins.com/about/community/philanthropy/.

This scholarship grant is a project of the Power of Penn Dental Medicine capital campaign, part of a University-wide initiative to raise support for scholarships, community outreach and access to care for vulnerable populations, research, and facilities.

About the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation

The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and its affiliated companies including Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., and Delta Dental of California. Since 2011, the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has awarded more than $3.6 million in the state of Pennsylvania. The Foundation’s mission is to increase access to quality dental care by providing funding and support to advance research, education and access to dental care across its 15-state service area and the District of Columbia.

About Penn Dental Medicine

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine), founded in 1878, ranks among the nation’s leaders in oral health education, research, and patient care. The School’s educational programs include a predoctoral DMD program, postgraduate programs in all the major clinical specialties as well as a Doctor of Science in Dentistry and Master of Science in Oral Biology, and a DMD program for foreign-trained dentists through its Program for Advanced Standing Students. The school is also a major provider of oral health care for the Philadelphia community, performing approximately 176,000 procedures each year in its clinical teaching facilities and serving residents throughout the region through the Penn Dental Family Practice offices.

Jupiter, FL – (September 17, 2018) – Southern Implants North America (SINA) today received FDA 510(k) clearance for its innovative internal hex dental implant system, PROVATA, making the product offering commercially available for sale in the U.S. for the first time.

Incorporating numerous advanced features from leading clinicians, the PROVATA Implant showcases anelegantly simple, yet state-of-the-art design that complements Southern Implants’ already popular External Hex Implant with an internal hex connection. Available in standard, the unique Co-Axis® with Subcrestal Angle Correction®, and PROMAX ultra-wide implant designs offering practitioners proven tools to address a variety of clinical cases.

Clinicians can maintain flexibility, reduce costs and simplify their inventory with the introduction of PROVATA. The new dental implant interface requires only two prosthetic connection diameters and just one surgical kit for both the internal and external hex systems, while maintaining proven features such as SINA`s SInergy™ Surface, with a 20-year history, as well as high strength Grade 4 CP Titanium (≥ 900 MPa).

Swedish clinician, Dr. Pär-Olov Östman, believes the PROVATA Implant system has improved efficiencies within his practice. “I have used PROVATA in more than 200 cases and believe having both internal hex for the simplicity and external hex for more complex cases with one surgical kit makes it the most flexible system in the world. Clinicians in North America will undoubtedly be thrilled to have this option in their armamentarium.”

“Our goal introducing the PROVATA to the North American market helps unite both the external and internal hex treatment options, serving loyal external hex customers and those in favor of the internal hex providing clinicians multiple opportunities based on purpose or preference,” said Lars Janson, President of Southern Implants North America.

About Southern Implants North America

Southern Implants has been a pioneer in the top-end specialist sector of the dental implant market since 1987, servicing maxillofacial and craniofacial surgeons, prosthodontists, periodontists and general dental practitioners. Our continually expanding product range includes both established and state-of-the-art technologies, enhanced by exceptional customer support. SINA is located in Jupiter, Florida. For more information visit https://www.southernimplants.com/

3Shape, a global leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for digital dentistry, along with digital 3D Manufacturer Carbon, will host a fundraiser to benefit the non-profit Brighter Way Institute.

Brighter Way Institute provides comprehensive oral health care to vulnerable adults, children, veterans, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals with special needs.

The fundraiser, comprised of a gala and silent auction, will take place as part of the Inaugural 3Shape Community Symposium - a two-day event hosted by 3Shape for dental professionals and focused on innovation in digital dentistry and taking place in Phoenix, Arizona.

3Shape, Carbon, and symposium-attendee, Full Contour are donating products worth $60,000 for auction at the fundraiser. 3Shape will donate 3D scanners, with Carbon donating a pair of Adidas Futurecraft 4D high-performance running shoes, and dental resins to the silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will go to Brighter Way Institute. Carbon previously donated one of its connect, data-centric printers to Brighter Way Institute.

“Brighter Way Institute is beyond excited for both 3Shape and Carbon’s generosity and philanthropic efforts to help us treat more of the underserved population in Arizona. Because of 3Shape and Carbon, we will be able to offer comprehensive dental care to more of the most vulnerable among our society,” says Dr. Kris Volcheck, CEO, Brighter Way Institute.

"We are very excited about the symposium and fundraiser. It’s a terrific opportunity to bring the dental community together as well as do something for the people here in Phoenix. Brighter Way is an important cause and we are proud to support it,” Nikolaj Deichmann, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, 3Shape.

“Carbon is thrilled to expand its industry partnerships to continue developing and enhancing the digital ecosystem, and more importantly, to be able to support the Brighter Way Institute,” said Brian Ganey, General Manager of Carbon’s Dental Business. “It’s truly an honor to support the mission of Brighter Way Institute and help further the amazing work they’re doing.”

Inaugural 3Shape Community Symposium takes place at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, October 4- 6, 2018. The fundraiser and silent auction take place on Friday, Oct 5.

To discover more about the fundraiser and symposium, please go to: https://www.3shapecommunitysymposium.com

BIOLASE, Inc., the global leader in dental lasers, announced today that it is expanding its successful laser dentistry awareness initiative to improve a region’s oral health and dental care options to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The sales, marketing and training initiative started earlier this year in the Los Angeles and Orange County market in Southern California is dedicated to demonstrating the promise of the world’s most advanced oral health care. The initiative will include informational and awareness-raising programs that highlight the benefits of minimally-invasive, pain-free laser dentistry.

Local practice development representatives will be deployed throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area to help support dentists as they integrate dental lasers into their practice. They will offer guidance on different ways dentists can use lasers to provide better care and grow their practices.

BIOLASE will offer programs including educational courses and partnership events with local organizations, among other initiatives. The goal of the programs will be to educate local dentists and patients about the shift towards gentler dentistry, with less pain and fewer shots, now enabled by dental lasers.

“Seeing the success of our campaigns in Southern California, we are proud to expand our efforts and bring that momentum to the Dallas-Fort Worth region,” said Todd Norbe, President and Chief Executive officer of BIOLASE. “More patients will be aware of the benefits of minimally invasive laser dentistry, and more dentists will have the information, support and resources they need to deliver the best care possible to their patients, which is ultimately our goal. We will continue to expand these programs into additional cities across the country as we seek to achieve our goal of advancing dentistry.”

BIOLASE’s Waterlase ExpressTM has played a crucial role in expanding all-tissue laser use, making dental lasers more affordable and accessible. The simplicity and wide-ranging use of Waterlase lasers enable dentists to incorporate laser dentistry into their practices and enhance the quality of patient care. With increased support and education in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, local dentists will be able to further tap into this opportunity.

For BIOLASE, the initiative is becoming a commercial success, increasing all-tissue laser sales and consumables revenue in the Southern California market. In early August of this year, the Company reported a nearly 200 percent year-over-year increase in all-tissue laser sales in that market during this year’s second quarter.

About BIOLASE, Inc.

BIOLASE, Inc. is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine and also markets, sells, and distributes dental imaging equipment, including three-dimensional CAD/CAM intra-oral scanners and digital dentistry software. BIOLASE's products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals. BIOLASE's proprietary laser products incorporate approximately 244 patented and 74 patent-pending technologies designed to provide biologically clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. BIOLASE's innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver the best results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are revolutionary dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications, and a full line of dental imaging equipment. BIOLASE has sold over 37,600 laser systems to date in over 90 countries around the world. Laser products under development address BIOLASE's core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer markets.

For updates and information on Waterlase iPlus®, Waterlase Express™, and laser dentistry, find BIOLASE online at www.biolase.com, Facebook at www.facebook.com/biolase, Twitter at www.twitter.com/biolaseinc and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/biolase.

BIOLASE®, Waterlase® and Waterlase iPlus® are registered trademarks of BIOLASE, Inc. 

3Shape and Carbon will host a fundraiser to benefit the non-profit Brighter Way Institute. Brighter Way Institute provides comprehensive oral health care to vulnerable adults, children, veterans, those experiencing homelessness, and individuals with special needs.

The fundraiser, comprised of a gala and silent auction, will take place as part of the Inaugural 3Shape Community Symposium—a two-day event hosted by 3Shape for dental professionals, focused on innovation in digital dentistry and taking place in Phoenix, Arizona.

3Shape, Carbon, and symposium-attendee Full Contour are donating products worth $60,000 for auction at the fundraiser. 3Shape will donate 3D scanners, with Carbon donating a pair of Adidas Futurecraft 4D high-performance running shoes and dental resins to the silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will go to Brighter Way Institute. Carbon previously donated one of its connect, data-centric printers to Brighter Way Institute.

“Brighter Way Institute is beyond excited for both 3Shape and Carbon’s generosity and philanthropic efforts to help us treat more of the underserved population in Arizona. Because of 3Shape and Carbon, we will be able to offer comprehensive dental care to more of the most vulnerable among our society,” says Dr. Kris Volcheck, CEO, Brighter Way Institute.

"We are very excited about the symposium and fundraiser. It’s a terrific opportunity to bring the dental community together as well as do something for the people here in Phoenix. Brighter Way is an important cause and we are proud to support it,” says Nikolaj Deichmann, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, 3Shape.

“Carbon is thrilled to expand its industry partnerships to continue developing and enhancing the digital ecosystem and, more importantly, to be able to support the Brighter Way Institute,” said Brian Ganey, General Manager of Carbon’s Dental Business. “It’s truly an honor to support the mission of Brighter Way Institute and help further the amazing work they’re doing.”

The inaugural 3Shape Community Symposium takes place at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, October 4-6, 2018. The fundraiser and silent auction take place on Friday, Oct 5.

To discover more about the fundraiser and symposium, please go to: https://www.3shapecommunitysymposium.com