ACTIVATM BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVETM received the Top Bioactive Product Award from THE DENTAL ADVISOR for 2019. The original bioactive composite continues to impress dentist evaluators.

ACTIVA BioACTIVE responds to pH changes in the oral environment by releasing and recharging calcium, phosphate and fluoride. This unique chemistry supports the natural remineralization process and helps form a seal between the material and the tooth. Unlike traditional composites, which are generally hydrophobic and brittle, ACTIVA BioACTIVE contains a shock-absorbing rubberized resin that resists chipping and wear. Dentist evaluators found that “the esthetics were excellent at 2 years.”

“To be considered for an award, products must receive an excellent rating by THE DENTAL ADVISOR, as well as stand out from all others in the market place,” said Dr. Sabiha Bunek, The Dental Advisor’s Editor-in-Chief. ACTIVA BioACTIVE responds to pH cycles and an evaluator for THE DENTAL ADVISOR noted that “the uptake of Calcium, Phosphate and Fluoride could have a positive effect.” (The Dental Advisor Evaluator Comments, Top Product 2018).

In 2017, The Dental Advisor rated ACTIVA™ BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE™ as excellent, with 5 plus (+++++) and a 98% clinical performance rating after the second year of a long-term clinical evaluation of 194 anterior and posterior restorations. Dentist evaluators used the material for a variety of applications, including 1, 2, 3 and 4 surface restorations and core build-ups. (The Dental Advisor ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE Two-Year Clinical Performance). Click here to view the full report.

ACTIVATM BioACTIVE is an esthetic bioactive composite that imitates the physical and chemical properties of teeth. It contains no Bisphenol A, no Bis-GMA and no BPA derivatives.

 BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, announced the appointment of Sinclair Dental Co. Ltd, the fastest growing dental supply company in Canada with more than 600 employees and sales of more than $250 million across Canada, as its exclusive distributor for all of its products and services, effective immediately.

"We picked a great partner in Canada to expand our customer reach," said BIOLASE CEO, Todd Norbe. "Together, we will increase the adoption of our unique laser technologies and improve the customer experience in Canada by utilizing Sinclair's 170+ sales consultants, 190 certified technicians and 11 service centers."

"It is an honor to be named the exclusive distributor of BIOLASE products in Canada," said Sinclair Vice President, Marketing & Purchasing, Ali Nowtash. "We recognize BIOLASE as the premier dental laser company in the world. BIOLASE has changed the way dentistry is practiced globally, having made laser dentistry the standard of care by developing and delivering high-value clinical solutions to all of dentistry. We look forward to increasing the penetration of dental lasers in Canada by delivering high-quality, best-in-class laser-based solutions."

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 BIOLASE, Inc. 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.

About Sinclair Dental Co. Ltd.

Proudly Canadian owned and operated, Sinclair constantly strives to be the industry leader in improving customer satisfaction, providing innovative solutions and adapting to ever-changing trends and needs. Sinclair Dental prides itself on maintaining its warm family culture, and with significant contributions from its dedicated team of over 600 employees, has grown its sales to more than $250 million across the country. For more information about Sinclair Dental Co. Ltd., go to www.sinclairdental.com.

Dentsply Sirona Lab has announced that its Cercon^® xt and Cercon^® ht will now be sold exclusively through Dentsply Sirona.

According to Dentsply Sirona, purchasing Cercon xt and ht products directly will greatly benefit new and existing customers. The new direct-to-customer distribution model allows Dentsply Sirona to offer laboratories that purchase the popular restorative material lower prices to boost their competitiveness in premium zirconia restorations.

“We are excited to offer Cercon exclusively through Dentsply Sirona because we can provide our customers the most appealing purchase options possible,” remarked Justin Zegar, Product Marketing Manager for Dentsply Sirona Lab. “For example, customers can take advantage of our lower everyday retail price, competitive buy/get free disc bundles, and free next day shipping when they buy 20 or more discs. We are so pleased to be able to offer our customers more flexibility that will allow them to choose what works for their laboratory.”

Please note that this is valid only in the US.

Zest Dental Solutions, the manufacturer of the LOCATOR® Family of Attachment Systems and provider of dental materials and small equipment, announced the opening of their European Sales Office in Berlin, Germany, on February 1, 2019. This new office and team in Europe is to better support current customers, over half of whom are located outside the United States, as well as to increase clinician access to the Zest Dental Solutions Consumables and Dental Equipment products (formerly Danville Materials) throughout Europe. The company is actively looking to expand the dealer/distributor market for these products throughout Europe and looking for new distribution partners.

“Zest is an internationally recognized brand with loyal customers located throughout the European market and beyond,” says CEO Tom Stratton. “Having an international presence allows us to be closer to all of our partners and to offer enhanced sales support for our entire product portfolio.”

Zest Dental Solutions is known for its flagship overdenture attachment system, LOCATOR®, restorative consumables such as Bulk EZ^® and Prelude One^TM, and dental equipment such as the PrepStart H20TM. Zest is currently seeking international distributor partners with an emphasis on consumables and equipment to further the reach of the Zest Dental Solutions brand throughout the global market.