Open Implants continues to grow its team and proudly welcomed industry veteran Glenn Kennedy to its Business Development team.
Kennedy has served the dental laboratory industry for more than 10 years with an unwavering commitment to customer service.
Since the start of the coronavirus epidemic the Oral Reconstruction Foundation has been closely monitoring the developments. The health and safety of all Global Symposium attendees has always been the top priority. And during the last couple of weeks, alternative options have been assessed.
Now, as the WHO has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic and as travel from Europe to the US has been suspended for the next 30 days – the decision has been made to postpone the Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium to 2021.
New dates for the Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2021 are under evaluation and updates will follow soon.
In view of the Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium the scientific committee and the lecturers have been preparing exciting new knowledge and insights. We want to keep that momentum and carry on – inspiring excellence in oral reconstruction – at our Global Symposium in 2021.
Updated information can be found at: www.orfoundation.org/globalsymposium
The Oral Reconstruction Foundation is a foundation established by scientists under Swiss law. Its purpose is the sponsoring of research projects, of basic and applied research, as well as training and further education in the field of implant dentistry and related areas. Furthermore, it supports the promotion of scientific exchange between universities, practitioners and the industry in the field of implant dentistry and related areas. Clinical research and teaching are focal points, in particular for the benefit of patients. The support of young talents is a central interest of the Oral Reconstruction Foundation
Lithoz GmbH, world-leading company in ceramic additive manufacturing, recently announced the official opening of the Lithoz Innovation Lab. The official opening will take place on the 14th of May. The new space, dedicated entirely to advancing ceramic 3D printing, will be located at Lithoz headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and will cover an area of over 200 square meters.
What is the Lithoz Innovation Lab?
The Lithoz Innovation Lab (LIL) represents a hub of expertise where customers and partner companies will make use of Lithoz’s expert knowledge of 3D printing to accelerate their developments and innovation in ceramic manufacturing. The center will be the home of ceramic manufacturing in the future, allowing new ideas to meet the digital world and finally be transformed into a reality. The LIL will host training sessions and innovation programs, as well as featuring the latest in ceramic 3D printing technologies, while Lithoz’s team of experienced experts will be on hand to give guidance and advice about each step of the process.
Professor Alexander Michaelis, of the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS, gave his positive opinion of the new space: "This new state-of-the-art facility is a huge leap forward, as it gives industry and R&D the opportunity to push the limits of ceramic 3D printing while making discoveries along the way. Lithoz’s expertise in ceramic 3D printing supports every aspect of advanced ceramic material development and provides cross-industry solutions for new product development and production processes.
The grand opening will feature a press conference held by Lithoz’s CEO, a lab tour, and speeches held by:
- Peter Hanke (Executive City Councillor for Finance, Economy, Digitisation, and International Affairs)
- o. Univ. Prof. Dipl. -Ing. Dr. techn. Dr. -Ing.h.c. Sabine Seidler (Rector of Technical University of Vienna)
- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Alexander Michaelis (Institute Director of Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramics, Technologies and Systems IKTS)
- Dr. Johannes Benedikt, CTO, & Dr. Johannes Homa, CEO (Lithoz co-founders)
The opening will be accompanied by the Vienna University of Technology Choir, and there will be a big celebration with Lithoz’s partners and members of the press.
For more information about the LIL grand opening, please contact Lithoz at teamuk@lithoz.com.
60% of the particulate that makes up Admira Fusion x-tra is between 20-40 nanometers in diameter, smaller than the visible wavelengths of light (400-700 nm). As a result, Admira Fusion x-tra’s nano-particulate neither diffracts or refracts light. Instead, it allows the light to simply pass through uninterrupted and bounce off the surrounding tooth structure, causing the restoration to take on the shading and color of its surroundings, much like a chameleon blending into its environment.
The “x-tra” in Admira Fusion x-tra refers to enhanced physical properties such as an extremely low shrinkage rate of 1.25% by volume, and a shrinkage stress up to 50% lower than other brands. Admira Fusion x-tra’s extremely low water solubility of less than 0.1 μg / mm3 means that restorations keep their luster, shine and shade for longer. 100% BPA Free, containing none of today’s classic monomers (BisGMA, TEGDMA, UDMA, etc), Admira Fusion x-tra is highly biocompatible.
VOCO America, Inc.
COVID-19 & Its Implications Force Meeting to Cancel
The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting – one of the nation’s largest dental meetings – announced today that it has cancelled Hinman 2020, which was scheduled for March 19-21 at the Georgia World Congress Center and Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta. The 108th Meeting was forced to cancel due to the growing number of COVID-19 concerns domestically and abroad, and those implications, which have substantially impacted the logistics of the conference.
“It was a very difficult decision to make, as we know it affects thousands of attendees and industry professionals who were planning to attend the meeting next week. But, the health, safety and well-being of our attendees, exhibitors, speakers and members are our highest priorities,” said Dr. Bob O’Donnell, General Chair for Hinman 2020. “Our concern is not only for the health of everyone involved, but also the quality of event that we can deliver with the current logistical challenges we are facing. Hinman’s goal has always been to provide world-class continuing education and exhibits, and in the current climate, we will not be able to provide the experience that our attendees have come to expect from our organization.”
The Hinman Meeting typically attracts more than 20,000 dentists, hygienists, assistants, students and other dental professionals and industry personnel to Atlanta. In addition, more than 400 companies exhibit at the conference, which is held every March. This will be only the third time in its 108-year history that the Meeting has been cancelled. In 1931, the Meeting was cancelled out of respect for the death of its founder, prominent Atlanta dentist Dr. Thomas P. Hinman. And, in 1933, the Meeting was cancelled due to the Great Depression. In 2008, Hinman was forced to close a day early due to a tornado that not only surprised Atlanta, but also extensively damaged the Georgia World Congress Center and Omni Hotel at CNN Center, among other downtown buildings.
Hinman’s leadership and staff have been closely monitoring the situation, reviewing daily the recommendations provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, who has officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. They’ve also been seeking guidance from local government and health officials. But, as the week progressed, many academic centers, health systems and businesses issued notices that do not allow for domestic travel. These travel bans and restrictions have had a direct impact on Hinman’s educational sessions and exhibits.
“Unfortunately, it left us no choice and it became very clear that we must move the Meeting to a later date. It’s simply the right thing to do,” added Dr. O’Donnell. “And, of course, we couldn’t live with ourselves if even one attendee was at risk.”
Hinman will share with registered attendees and exhibitors its plans for the 2020 program on the Hinman website and its social media pages in the coming days. In addition, information regarding registration refunds will be posted as well. Please contact the Hinman office, if you have any questions or concerns at (404) 231-1663.
The Hinman Tradition
The Hinman Dental Meeting is designed with a commitment to quality and professionalism and a high regard for the value of continuing education. The Meeting is sponsored by the Hinman Dental Society, a non-profit organization, and excess revenue is invested and gifted in the form of individual scholarships to dental, hygiene and assisting students and in contributions to institutions that foster dental education. For additional information about the Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, visit Hinman.org or contact Ms. Sylvia Ratchford, Executive Director, at (404) 231-1663.
• Raj Pudipeddi to lead new organization which adds IT, R&D to his existing responsibilities
• Sreelakshmi Kolli to lead software engineering as well as global IT
• Zelko Relic to fully focus on future technologies and digital innovation strategy, and lead the exocad integration as CTO
Align Technology, Inc. (Align) (Nasdaq: ALGN) today announced the creation of a combined product innovation and marketing organization to further extend its lead in digital orthodontics and dentistry by enabling greater organizational speed, agility and impact across customer channels and consumers. The new Product, Innovation, and Marketing organization led by Raj Pudipeddi, Align senior vice president and chief marketing, product and business development officer, will combine IT and R&D with Product Management and Global Marketing under one integrated organization responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from customer insights and ideation, to product innovation designing delightful customer and consumer experiences on the Align digital platform, to commercialization and go-to-market strategy. Sreelakshmi Kolli, Align senior vice president, global information technology, will continue to lead IT and also take the lead for end-to-end software engineering as part of this new organization, reporting to Mr. Pudipeddi and continuing to serve on the executive management committee. Zelko Relic, Align senior vice president and chief technology officer, will fully focus on future technologies and digital innovation strategies, as well as cyber security. He will also lead the integration of exocad after the anticipated closing of Align’s acquisition in the second quarter of 2020.
Commenting on today’s announcement, Align Technology President and CEO Joe Hogan said, “As the leader in digital orthodontics, innovation has always been a fundamental part of who we are as a company. Our passion for innovation drives us to develop new products, technologies, and services that expand the market for our doctor customers and transform the smiles of millions of consumers worldwide. Our industry continues to evolve rapidly based on new technologies and digitally focused business models that provide doctors and consumers with more choices and higher expectations for treatment options that combine quality, speed, convenience, and affordability. As the market leader, it’s imperative that Align continues to organize and adapt ahead of change and lead this evolution. This new structure will allow Zelko and his team to stay focused on our future technology investments, while the creation of a single Product, Innovation and Marketing organization under Raj’s leadership will speed delivery of new innovations and give us an invaluable view of the entire lifecycle of product innovation and adoption.”
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, and iTero® intraoral scanners and services. Align’s products help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.
For additional information about the Invisalign system or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com.
On March 14TH, Adventure Dental and Vision will be co-hosting a neighborhood block party with Adelante Thrift store who is celebrating 5 years at their location at the Tower Shopping Center in Kansas City, KS.
Adventure Dental and Vision’s mission is to improve access to care for all children and increase awareness of how important dental health and good vision are to a child’s wellbeing. The neighborhood block party is one way to achieve that mission.
“The block party is all about bringing the community together. At Adventure, connecting with our community is central to how we do business. The block party will give us the opportunity to meet families in the neighborhood as well as support other businesses.” says Tamela Carter, Adventure Dental and Vision Community Outreach Manager for Kansas City.
Adventure will be conducting free dental and vision screenings for kids up to age 21. For dental that means staff will take a look at the overall appearance of the mouth to see if there are any visible signs of tooth decay and will offer parents information on basic dental hygiene that they can use at home. Basic vision screening will test near and far sightedness. If a child fails one of these tests then parents will receive that information and staff can answer any questions they have about follow up.
What: Neighborhood Block Party with free dental and vision screenings for kids.
When: Saturday, March 14th from 10 a.m. – 2p.m.
Location: 3716 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS. In the Tower Plaza Shopping Center at the corner of N. 38th Street and State Ave.
About Adventure Dental and Vision
Every kid deserves great care and that’s why Adventure is 100% focused on delivering high quality care to children in underserved communities. With offices nationwide, Adventure has been helping children ages six months through 21 years gain access to the dental, orthodontic, and eye care they need since 2006. Their kid-friendly offices and caring staff take the fear out of dental and vision visits, making it fun, easy and affordable for children to thrive.
We accept most insurance plans, including KanCare (Aetna, Sunflower and United Healthcare) and TRICARE.
Learn more at mydentalvisioncare.com.
Facebook: facebook.com/adventuredentalvision/
Instagram: instagram.com/adventuredentalofficial
Clearly structured with an attractive layout and comprehensive content – this is how the new website of vhf presents itself. The company has relaunched its web presence.
The new vhf.de focuses on the user with a new, user-friendly structure as well as revised contents. There is a clear division into products, services, company information, and contact options. The responsive design ensures an optimal presentation on all devices and makes the new site ready for the current user behavior. The new website also convinces with its intuitive navigation. The result: visitors quickly reach their destination in just a few clicks.
“We are pleased to present the new site to the public and we are sure it will further increase vhf’s brand awareness. Apart from the greater reach, the new aesthetic look of the website also plays a major role: We are proud that we were able to produce most photographs in-house to give an authentic insight into the company’s HQ,” says Christine McClymont, Head of Marketing and Communications at vhf.
vhf invites all customers and interested parties to get to know the new website vhf.de and looks forward to receiving feedback.
The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), an association of companies that provide dental equipment, supplies, materials, and services to dental professionals, announces that its board of directors has appointed Gregory Chavez as chief executive officer. The organization’s previous chief executive officer, Gary Price, retired on January 31, 2020. Chavez brings more than 25 years of association management experience to the position and most recently served as executive vice president of operations and membership at The Vision Council.
Speaking on behalf of the recruitment committee, Robert Savage, Vice President and CFO of Drake Precision Laboratories and Immediate Past DTA Chair said, “We are fortunate to have appointed someone with a proven track record of execution and leadership with a unique background that helps intersect healthcare and manufacturing industries within the association management space.“
Dave Steck, current DTA Chair and General Manager at Henry Schein, stated, “We believe Greg brings a unique set of experiences and skills to the DTA. He is well versed in many of the issues facing our industry and association. Greg will be a great cultural fit and a strong strategic partner for our membership.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Dental Trade Alliance in my new role,” said Chavez. “I believe my experience in market research, government affairs, and industry growth initiatives in the healthcare association industry will translate well and help to take DTA programs to the next level.”
Dental Trade Alliance
The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) is an association of companies that provide dental equipment, supplies, materials and services to dentists and other oral care professionals. Our member companies include distributors, dental laboratories and manufacturers, located in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. By providing the best equipment, materials, and services to dentists and oral care professionals, we are partners in improving the oral health of everyone.
The Academy of Osseointegration’s (AO) Board of Directors and staff sincerely appreciate the understanding shown by members and the global implant dentistry community in response to last week’s announcement to cancel AO’s 35th Annual Meeting.
“Cancelling the Meeting was an unprecedented decision taken very seriously by AO’s Board of Directors,” explained AO Executive Director, Kevin Smith. “After daily monitoring of the constantly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the Academy found it would be impossible to proceed with its 2020 Annual Meeting as scheduled.”
“The board and staff spent hours researching and monitoring available information, and conducted numerous calls and meetings, to discuss, consider, and ultimately reach this difficult decision,” said AO President Dr. Jay P. Malmquist. “The health, safety and well-being of those planning to attend our Meeting was our utmost concern.”
AO apologizes for any disappointment and inconvenience caused by the cancellation. The Board and staff are saddened, as we were looking forward to welcoming nearly 3,500 implant dentistry professionals to the 2020 Annual Meeting. AO thanks the over 100 dental implant dentistry experts comprising this incredible program, for their time and dedication preparing presentations, abstracts and e-posters.
Looking forward, AO is proceeding full steam ahead planning its 2021 Annual Meeting scheduled for March 10 – 13, 2021 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida.
AO is in the process of refunding meeting registration fees, exhibit space rental fees, and sponsorships paid to the Academy. AO asks for patience as it works diligently to address questions and provide additional information to its planned participants and guests. Please direct any questions to AO at:
About Academy of Osseointegration
With approximately 4,500 members in more than 70 countries, AO is recognized as the premier international association for scientists and professionals interested in osseointegration and implant dentistry. AO serves as a nexus where specialists, generalists and scientists can come together to evaluate emerging research, technology, and techniques; share best practices; and define optimal patient care using timely science and evidence-based methods. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @AcademyOsseo; @AcademyofOsseointegration on Linkedin; and subscribe to us on YouTube.
