Vivos and Benco Dental will collaborate to help make all dentists in the United States aware of the company's unique apnea treatment.

Vivos Therapeutics, a company focused on addressing the root causes omild to moderate sleep apnea, has signed a cooperative agreement with Benco Dental to help broaden the Vivos System’s reach and ensure all dentists in the United States are aware of their patented system for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

“Sleep apnea is a serious and growing health epidemic facing America,” says Kirk Huntsman, CEO at Vivos. “Our newly formed partnership with Benco Dental will allow our revolutionary technology to reach dentists and their patients throughout the United States and introduce them to our VIP program designed specially to help clinicians achieve success, regardless of their experience levels in sleep dentistry.” 

The Vivos System is a non-invasive, non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical, multidisciplinary treatment modality for mild to moderate OSA that does not require lifetime care for most patients. The proprietary and virtually painless Vivos System enhances and increases the upper airway and offers patients what is believed to be the first truly effective non-surgical, non-invasive and potentially lasting solution. Moreover, clinical results are typically achieved quickly (in about 18 to 24 months or less), and at a relatively low cost to consumers.

"Our company has a long history of bringing to market innovative products from trailblazing companies," said Chuck Cohen, managing director at Benco Dental. "The Vivos System stands as one of those potential gamechangers because it's a possible curative solution—a technology-enabled, multidisciplinary, comprehensive solution that dentists are uniquely qualified to apply. The Vivos vision of empowering clinicians to rid the world of OSA is keenly aligned with Benco's own commitment to driving dentistry forward and opening new worlds of treatment possibilities."

The partnership will launch with a series of events beginning in October 2019. Vivos and Benco also plan 27 seminars— one in every Benco sales territory—during Q1 of 2020. Benco customers in all 50 states will have an in-person opportunity to learn more about the treatment, how it helps OSA sufferers and increases the practitioner's value to patients, plus helpful resources available for integrating it into their practices.

Benco Dental, headquartered in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is the largest independent dental distributor in the United States, leveraging innovative solutions and a caring family culture in delivering a full array of supplies, equipment, technology and services to dentists nationwide. Benco Dental firsts include Painless® electronic ordering, automated supply management, BluChip®customer loyalty rewards, CenterPoint design/equipment superstores and OneVisit^TMopen architecture CAD/CAM. Over 1,500 dedicated associates serve customers nationwide including 400+ sales representatives and 300+ factory-trained service technicians. Benco has been named one of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care and Biopharma for three consecutive years.

To learn more about the patented Vivos System for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and how it can increase dental practice revenue, please visit: www.bit.ly/vivosvip  

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1. 19_VIVOS_airways: With a widened airway and easier breathing, the symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing often fade away and patients lead a more productive life. Shown, upper airway, before and after treatment with the Vivos System. Dentists are uniquely qualified to apply the Vivos System, a non-invasive, non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical, multidisciplinary treatment modality for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that does not require lifetime care for most patients. Benco Dental will collaborate with Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. to help make all dentists in the United States aware of the company's unique apnea treatment.

2. 19_BENCODENTAL_home office: Benco Dental will collaborate with Vivos Therapeutics, Inc. to help make all dentists in the United States aware of the company's unique apnea treatment. Benco Dental, headquartered in Northeastern Pennsylvania, shown, is the largest independent dental distributor in the United States, leveraging innovative solutions and a caring family culture in delivering a full array of supplies, equipment, technology and services to dentists nationwide. 

ABOUT VIVOS THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Headquartered in Denver Colorado, Vivos Therapeutics Inc. is research and development company that provides training for dentists and health care providers, allowing them to integrate breathing wellness into their practice. The Vivos System is a proprietary, non-invasive, non-surgical treatment protocol, administered by a multidisciplinary team of highly-trained health care professionals. This revolutionary technology represents the first-ever hope for a lasting solution to the problem of sleep apnea. 

ABOUT BENCO DENTAL 

Benco Dental, headquartered in Northeastern Pennsylvania, is the largest family-owned dental distributor in the United States, offering a full array of supplies, equipment and services to dentists across the nation.  Founded in 1930 by Benjamin Cohen, the company has remained family-owned and focused on its unique mission to “deliver success, smile after smile.” Within the past 88 years, the company has grown from a single downtown location to a national network that includes five distribution centers, and three design showrooms, one at the company’s Pa. headquarters, one in Southern California, and one in Texas. Benco, which has been named one of Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care and Biopharma for the past three years, one of the NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women for the second consecutive year, and Pennsylvania’s Best Places to Work^® for 12 of the past 14 years, is proud to feature a highly skilled team of more than 400 professionally trained sales representatives and over 300 factory-trained service technicians. For more information, visit benco.com or call 1.800.GO.BENCO.

Provides dentists a secure, comprehensive view into patients’ complete medical histories for better informed and more affordable patient care

Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) recently launched an innovative, first-of-its-kind solution giving dentists the access to view integrated patient health histories in real time. This allows healthcare providers to co-manage chronic conditions, increase instances of early detection, improve patient outcomes and experiences, and reduce costs for employers and patients.

“Anthem is committed to improving lives and communities, and simplifying healthcare for those we serve. That is why we are continuously looking for ways to improve patient health outcomes and reduce costs for employers,” said Scott Towers, President of Anthem’s Dental division. “Because 90 percent of diseases’ first symptoms are oral, improving early detection is crucial to successful treatment. The Dental Patient Health History tool provides dentists with a previously unavailable wealth of patient care and condition history allowing them to make more informed decisions and improve outcomes. We are driving a new healthcare approach, one that treats the health of the whole person, which we believe will lead to more proactive and less costly patient treatment.”

By providing dentists with extensive, integrated patient information – including prescription medications, medical diagnoses, care gap alerts and lab test results – the Dental Patient Health History tool offers an unprecedented and more comprehensive view of a person’s overall health. This solution helps dentists better identify new or existing health risks including oral cancer, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, or side effects from medications prescribed by other providers in an effort to mitigate complications and support patient health.

The new Dental Patient Health History tool is secure and in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Seamless access to diagnostic information, such as ICD-10 medical codes accompanied by simple explanations, grants dentists who are unfamiliar with ICD coding a better understanding of the information. This, coupled with an integrated view of their patients’ overall health provided in a convenient, secure online format, enables them to provide improved care and support. The tool, which is available to dentists in Anthem’s dental preferred provider organization (PPO) network, is the only solution on the market that provides consolidated access to a patient’s health history, beyond dental records.

For dental providers, the new tool helps them to provide more coordinated and comprehensive care to their patients.

“Anthem’s Dental Patient Health History tool is an amazing feature that allows me to see my patients’ medical and prescription history,” said Marc Schwartz, DDS, Wilshire Dental Group in Los Angeles. “Having access to this pertinent medical information gives me a more accurate picture of my patients’ health so I can deliver more safe and timely treatment.”

The Dental Patient Health History tool builds upon similar market-leading capabilities already available to Anthem eye care providers. In 2018, the health history tool helped eye care providers identify more than 30,000 patients with diabetes through an eye exam under Anthem’s Whole Health Connection® program. Whole Health Connection is Anthem’s integrated care approach connecting medical, pharmacy, behavioral health, dental, vision, disability, supplemental claims and clinical data. By making information available to each patient’s practitioners across different fields of care, Whole Health Connection allows them to identify and close gaps in care, lower costs, and ultimately deliver a better healthcare experience. This information allows medical professionals to recommend more preventative measures to patients, which in turn reduces healthcare costs for employers while improving employees’ healthcare outcomes.

About Anthem Blue Cross in California

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Sterngold Dental has pledged over $20,000 to The Foundation For Dental Laboratory Technology in both cash and product donations over a period of time to help support the future of dental lab technology. With these donations, Sterngold and the Foundation created this grant in order to support the Foundation’s purpose by making higher-level education more accessible. 

Indiana University Fort Wayne (IUFW) in Fort Wayne, IN, has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Sterngold Grant. They will receive $1,000 in store credit.

For more information, call 800-243-9942 or visit sterngold.com.

For the past 25 years, the primary purpose of Pacific Dental Services® has been to provide support so that clinicians can focus on providing oral health care to their patients to keep them healthier and happier.This includes educating patients about the link between oral health and whole-body health – what PDS and its supported dental practices call the Mouth-Body Connection®. The research is clear that harmfulbacteria and inflammation in the mouth can indicate and even cause systemic conditions throughout the body.  Maladies of the mouth, including periodontal disease, may be linked with other medical conditions including oral cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and more. Unfortunately, according to the National Association of Dental Plans, more than 70 million Americans are without access to dentistry. This underserved patient population includes persons with physical or mental disabilities; persons residing in geographically isolated areas or confined to their homes; and persons who are low-income or without dental insurance.

Smile Generation Serve Day: Increasing Access to Care for Patients in Need 

Pacific Dental Services understands this need to increase access to dentistry for the underserved population. As part of their culture of service, PDS will once again join forces with The Smile Generation to launch the ninth annual Smile Generation Serve Day, a nationwide campaign of giving that focuses on providing donated dentistry for patients in need. On Saturday, August 17th, more than 700 PDS-supported dental practices and volunteers throughout the United States will provide thousands of patients with comprehensive oral health care, including cleanings, x-rays, scaling and root planing, restorations and extractions, if needed.  Since its inception in 2011, more than 15,000 patients have received donated dentistry during Smile Generation Serve Day, totaling $25 million in oral health care.“Service is at the core of who we are as an organization,”said Kyle Guerin, Director, PDS Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility.“Participating in the act of service helps us focus on what matters most in life.”

2019’s Smile Generation Serve Day takes place on Saturday, August 17th

Many of the patients who will be treated this year are affiliated with After Innocence, Special Olympics International, or Dental Lifeline Network. “Smile Generation Serve Day is a great event that allows our volunteers to serve more patients with special needs,” said Fred Leviton, CEO of Dental Lifeline Network, which provides dental care for people with disabilities, people who are elderly and medically fragile, and veterans. “Many of these people will receive life changing services they never would have gotten otherwise. We are so appreciative of all the volunteers who opened up their offices and changed lives in their local communities.”

After Innocence is a non-profit organization that serves prison exonerees nationwide – many of whom falsely imprisoned for decades. "After Innocence provides free post-release support to more than 500 exonerees across the country, many of whom who have serious dental problems arising from years of inadequate care while in prison, and a general lack of good, affordable care since being released,” said Jon Eldan, Executive Director of After Innocence. “Smile Generation Serve Day is a game-changer for dozens of our exoneree-clients. Pacific Dental Services -supported dentists across 13 states are welcoming After Innocence exonerees into their offices, providing extensive pro bono services, and helping these deserving individuals take an important step in rebuilding their lives after wrongful convictions."

Smile Generation Serve Day also helped Pamela. She was a homeless veteran in need of dental care. After serving her country and being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, she found it difficult to receive dental insurance and she couldn’t afford to cover the cost on her own. That changed during a previous Smile Generation Serve Daywhen she met Janki Patel, D.M.D., a PDS-supported dentist. Dr. Patel gave Pamela life changing dental treatments that transformed her smile. “I thank God for Dr. Patel,” said Pamela. “She said, ‘we’re going to bring your smile back, and it’s not going to cost you a cent.’”

Patient stories like Pamela’s are at the heart of Smile Generation Serve Day, which has impacted countless patients. However, it’s not just the patients’ lives that are changed during this day of service. At the end of the day, volunteers are transformed knowing they helped underserved patients achieve not just healthier and happier smiles, but also a new sense of wellbeing.

For more information on Smile Generation Serve Day, click here.

For more information on Pacific Dental Services, click here.

For more than 25 years, SciCan has been developing and manufacturing highly innovative infection control products that address the need for speed, flexibility, and efficiency in today’s environments.

SciCan is proud to announce the release of the STATCLAVE G4 Chamber Autoclave. With the reliability you’ve come to expect from your trusted SciCan STATIM, the STATCLAVE G4 Chamber Autoclave is designed to deliver speed, capacity, and efficiency to your practice. STATCLAVE is a Class B vacuum sterilizer that incorporates both pre-sterilization vacuum to improve steam penetration and post-sterilization vacuum to improve drying.

• Fast – STATCLAVE G4 can efficiently turnover wrapped instruments, sterilizing and drying in as little as 38 minutes.

• Dry – Closed-door drying and vacuum technology results in perfectly dried instruments with every load.

• Capacity – The 11” chamber can sterilize up to 4 full-size cassettes and 4 exam cassettes, or up to 20 pouches.

• G4 Technology – SciCan’s G4 equipment can connect and send information to your smart devices so you can have cycle data, instructions, and maintenance notifications at your fingertips.

• Gentle – Fresh water is used in every cycle, reducing the buildup of oils and debris.

• Versatile – STATCLAVE offers a number of filling and draining options, including easily accessible and cleanable top reservoirs, front manual fill and a rear automatic fill option.

For more information on the STATCLAVE G4 Chamber Autoclave or SciCan’s complete line of infection control products and accessories, please visit our website at www.scican.com. 

Recently, 10 dentists and dental hygienists flew into a remote village in Mendoza, Argentina for 9 days (June 29-July 6) as part of Smiles for Argentina, an exploratory humanitarian outreach partnership with International Medical Relief (IMR). IMR provided the supplies and equipment, some of which was present at the government health centers.

The team from Aspen Dental, the largest and fastest-growing network of branded dental care providers in the U.S., conducted cleanings, extractions, fillings and other life-changing procedures for over 800 patients within staged clinic sites in government health centers – all within trash dump communities or squatter villages. In addition, they provided the children with the education and tools to continue proper mouth care.

It is difficult for these patients to get oral care because the pueblos or asentimientos the Aspen team visited in Mendoza are essentially squatter villages, and while there are government programs available for locals to receive at the very basic level dental check-ups, many of these individuals cannot afford the fees associated with the oftentimes extensive care that they need. Specific factors include: poverty, lack of education on prevention and care, an overall high mortality rate, high incidence of diseases and overall there is little to no access to dental care. By providing these patients with access to care and oral health education, they were able to provide a sense of hope, empowering them with knowledge around their dental health, and treating their urgent needs that affect their well-being and quality of life. This validates why Aspen Dental’s charitable giving arm continues to travel all over the world, supporting doctors and their teams on a quest to venture to places unseen and many times forgotten, to gift people a better smile.

Attendees: 

• Director of Charitable Giving & Clinical Support, Dr. Anita O. Imadomwanyi – Chicago, IL

• Practice Owner, Dr. John Ihnen—Louisville, KY

• Practice Owner, Dr. Jean Mary Robert Marius—West Melbourne, FL

• Practice Owner, Dr. Vatsala Maheshwari—Forsyth, IL

• Partner, Dr. Kevin Acone—Williston, VT

• Associate, Dr. Renita Cox—Longview, TX

• Lead HYG Francis Vegerano – Eugene, OR

• Lead HYG Elena Cortes – Middletown, NY

• Lead DA Angelina Lopez Testini—Portage, MI

• DA Kelly Lee Baker—Kenosha, WI

There was a small medical team that comprised of an ophthalmologist, medical student, pharmacy student, pre-medical student.

Dentsply Sirona announced today that the award-winning Zac Brown Band will perform at Dentsply Sirona World 2019 in Las Vegas on Friday, October 4.

Zac Brown Band is the multi-platinum, Grammy Awardwinning group led by front man, Zac Brown. Throughout their decade-long career, Zac Brown Band has had five consecutive albums reach the top 10 on the Billboard 200 and four consecutive albums debut at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart. To date, the group has won three Grammy Awards including Best New Artist in 2010, sold more than 30 million singles, 9 million albums, has achieved 15 number 1 radio singles and are the second act to top both the Country and Active Rock formats. Their unique sound has produced multiple hit singles, including “Chicken Fried,” “Highway 20 Ride” and “Toes.”

Zac Brown Band is currently headlining their ninth North American Tour. They also hold the record for most consecutive sold-out shows at the iconic Fenway Park in Boston.

“Dentsply Sirona World is about celebrating dentistry, and we know that Zac Brown Band is going to create one amazing celebratory environment,” said Vice President of Marketing Ingo Zimmer. “Zac Brown Band is the type of high-level entertainment attendees have come to expect from DS World, and we are thrilled to have them.”

Dentsply Sirona World will be located at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas and runs from Thursday, Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 5. This event works to improve dental professionals’ daily lives by setting the standard for speakers and continuing education. Dentsply Sirona World’s courses, networking opportunities and entertainment are unmatched in dentistry. To register and learn more about this event, please visit www.dentsplysironaworld.com.

ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Now beginning its fourth year of operation, the Georgia School of Orthodontics(GSO) has boosted the number of highly trained orthodontists in the field with its first graduating class of 18 residents from its 36-month Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The graduation ceremony was held on August 3, 2019 at Atlanta Botanical Garden, a beloved landmark to the city of Atlanta. 

With this achievement, GSO is fulfilling its mission to educate qualified dentists to become specialists in orthodontics and dentof

acial orthopedics with a commitment to excellence in patient-centered care, cutting-edge research and service to the community. GSO's curriculum provides residents with the opportunity to assist in serving high quality orthodontic care to patients in the School's two state-of-the-art patient clinics in metro Atlanta.

The recent graduates underwent intensive didactic, clinical and research components taught in GSO's Atlanta and Duluth state-of-the-art facilities with technologically advanced equipment, research and materials. To increase their level of success, the residents also studied the business aspects of operating an orthodontic practice.

The graduates were educated by GSO's orthodontic faculty, who are experienced in full-time academics, as well as full-time private orthodontic practices. The faculty includes Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists and academic researchers.

"We are proud to congratulate our first graduating class of orthodontists from GSO. We are confident that their education and training has provided them with the skills and experience necessary to become exceptional private practice orthodontists." said Dr. Ricky E. Harrell, GSO program director and clinical professor. "It is our hope that they will continue to provide all of their patients with the highest level of orthodontic care and will also give back to the community by continuing GSO's commitment to complimentary care programs."

"Not only does GSO train consummate professionals at the highest level," said Christopher M. Lazzara, founding member of GSO's Board of Trustees, "we also encourage our graduates to promote diversity and provide affordable orthodontic care to underserved communities."

"At GSO part of our core mission is to give back to our community," Lazzara said. "That's why, among other things, GSO provided over $115,000 in complimentary orthodontic treatment to qualified individuals in our community and has given more than $1.4 million in scholarships to its residents since opening in 2016."

For more information about GSO, visit GSOrthodontics.org. To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit bracestoday.com or call 770.351.7737.

About Georgia School of Orthodontics

Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO), based in Atlanta, offers an advanced specialty education program in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. The 36-month residency program is structured to provide collaborative and evidence-based learning for residents while providing quality orthodontic care to patients in the School's two patient clinics in metro Atlanta. GSO's mission is to educate outstanding dentists to be proficient in the clinical specialty of orthodontics, while providing Georgians with the highest level of patient care available. GSO faculty and staff are dedicated to diversity in both education and practice. For more information about GSO, visit GSOrthodontics.org. To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit bracestoday.com or call 770.351.7737

PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURIE SERMOS

Pictured: Georgia School of Orthodontics celebrates its first graduating class of orthodontists. GSO offers qualified dentists a 36-month residency program, one of the largest in the U.S. (Back row l to r) GSO Program Director Dr. Ricky Harrell, and graduates: Dr. Deise Oliveira, Dr. Ashley Kisling, Dr. Brice McMurphy, Dr. Nelson Allen, Dr. Keith Williams, Dr. Theodore Markos, Dr. Ashkan Mahdavi, Dr. Matt Pickron, Dr. Jonathan Sakhaee, Front Row (l to r) Dr. Peter Wagner, Dr. Brooke Howard, Dr. Helia Jafari, Dr. Faraz Soltanian, Dr. Nancy Lin, Dr. Serena Jacob Thomas, Dr. Catharine Brannan, Dr. Brian Sanders, and Chairman and President GSO Board of Trustees Dr. Randy Kluender. Not pictured is GSO graduate Dr. Alex Verga.

August is National Wellness Month #wellnessmonth

Our world is crazy busy and it's easy to feel swept up in the stress of everyday life. The buzzword self-care is everywhere, but it's hard to know where to start. Give yourself a self-care boot camp this August. Discover curated local wellness experiences you've got to try—from cryotherapy, CBD massage, flying trapeze class and more because Wellness Month is rooted in the belief that small, daily acts of self-care can lead to a lifetime of wellness.

What exactly is Wellness Month? 

National Wellness Month empowers you to fall in love with self-care (and yourself in the process!) through a month-long nationwide celebration. Wellness Month is now in its second year, and was founded by Lisa Michaelis; the creative, entrepreneur behind B2B spa trade show Live Love Spa. Through this initiative, Lisa wanted to connect consumers to amazing spa and wellness experiences and products at accessible prices. (think Restaurant Week for the Spa & Wellness industry.)  

The first year was successful with over 300+ spas participating. This year is going to be one for the books! Companies like LA Fitness offering not one but two free weeks, Vita Liberata with 30% off your complete online purchase, Langham Hotel Spas offering 30% off the spa's Sacred Nature Ritual massage, The Spa at The Four Seasons at Surf Club offering 30% summer treatments and over 200+ other wellness locations will be offering incredible deals up to 30- 50% off for you to #TreatYoSelf over the 31 days.   

HOW TO OBSERVE

Step 1: Take the "I Choose Wellness" Pledge. Some of your favorite influencers already have by writing out "I Choose Wellness", snapping a photo, and posting to social media.

Check out #wellfie for Insta worthy inspiration on how to make your pledge pop.

Step 2: Follow the Wellness month calendar for daily challenges download the 31 day calendar here!

Pro Tip: The Wellness Month box gives you $300worth of product for only $99! The box contains discounts for wellness services, beauty and skincare products, and many more goodies to make the most of your August! Show us how you do wellness and hashtag #wellfie. 

Step 3: Grab a bestie or five, get out, and experience all the wonderful spa & wellness offers nearest you at 30% - 50% off for the month of August. Take advantage of rare online product offers on wellnessmonth.com! Are you ready for Wellness Month?