Global leader, Cortex Dental Implants Industries, has recently announced that their world-renowned dental implant lines and surgical solutions have now been made more widely available in the U.S., through a rapidly-expanding network of new, authorized dealer partnerships.

Cortex Dental Implants Industries Ltd. is a developer and manufacturer of groundbreaking, high-quality dental implant designs, prosthetic products and surgical kits. Established in 2008 by a global group of maxillofacial surgeons and implantology experts, Cortex aims to answer the dentistry world’s needs for practical, innovative rehabilitation and restoration solutions.

This Fall marks the US relaunch of Cortex’s innovative MagiX™ drill-less, self-tapping conical connection platform; which due to its unique, superior design and efficient digital work flow, has recently generated a new groundswell of surging awareness for Cortex here in the States. In response, Cortex has reaffirmed their strong commitment to the US as a major market.

“Our recently restructured international team operates with a renewed focus on increasing awareness of our life-changing dental implant systems around the world,” notes Alon Heth, global vice president of sales & marketing for Cortex. “We are now better poised than ever before to bring to bear our impressive array of state-of-the-art global resources, in support of our dramatic recent growth in the United States.”

As part of this expansion, Cortex has tapped distribution veteran David Howlett to develop and manage sales & marketing operations for Cortex USA. With over twenty years of b2b distribution, branding and strategic expertise, over the past decade Howlett has served in key executive roles to lead successful national dental sales, marketing and business development teams. Cortex also boasts stateside customer service and a new distribution center, located in Fairfield, NJ.

“Cortex is already known throughout the world for creating revolutionary implant designs, efficient guided surgical solutions and most of all…amazing patient outcomes,” says Howlett. “I am thrilled to join such a remarkably talented, world-class team and to work closely with our partners here to deliver abundant guidance, support and resources to the many dental practices now placing Cortex implants throughout the US.”

ABOUT CORTEX DENTAL IMPLANT INDUSTRIES, LTD.

With world headquarters based in Shlomi, Israel, Cortex is proud to be a dynamic, fast-moving company whose mission is to improve the lives of clinicians and their patients; by providing high quality products that exceed standards of excellence in the rapidly growing field of dental implantology. Built by dentists for dentists, Cortex strives to remain a global leader in dental implants and guided surgery. For more information about Cortex USA contact infoUS@cortex-dental.com or 866-GO-CORTEX.

Dentsply Sirona’s new Surefil one: An innovation in restorative filling materials

Direct posterior restorations make up two thirds of all direct restorations in a dental practice1 and composite resin is the preferred material of choice for these restorations.2 Yet, one out of four cases can be defined as challenging due to isolation control, patient compliance or the margin being sub-gingival.3 Due to the technique sensitivity of resin-based materials, composites are not the material of choice for these situations. Surefil one from Dentsply Sirona now offers an ideal alternative for these situations by providing the convenience of a glass ionomer with the durability of a composite. This new material will be available in the US starting October 12th.

Charlotte, October 1st, 2020. A growing number of patients today are requesting amalgam free restorations for esthetic and environmental reasons. The alternatives to amalgam are resin-based composites or glass ionomers. Composites require complete isolation throughout the entire procedure and have a sensitive adhesive technique to ensure maximum adhesion is obtained between the composite and tooth structure. Because the composite procedure can be time consuming and isolation is critical, it is not the preferred material for certain clinical situations. Alternatively, many glass ionomers available today are not indicated for use as a permanent restorative material due to their inferior mechanical properties. This can lead to premature failure and required re-treatment at the expense of the clinician resulting in patient dissatisfaction and practice inefficiencies.

Surefil one, an innovative filling material, now offers an ideal alternative. Procedures can be performed quicker than using composites with a more durable outcome than glass ionomers.4 Surefil one is available in five shades: Bleach White, A1, A2, A3, and A3.5.

Convenience and Durability

For the first time ever, the simplicity of a glass ionomer and the durability of a resin-based composite have been combined to create an entirely

 new material class, the first ever self-adhesive composite hybrid.

Surefil one has an unlimited depth of cure - providing assurance in very deep cavities that a complete cure will be obtained without layering. It can also be light cured, so the restoration can be finished and polished immediately after surface light curing. Studies have demonstrated that Surefil one restorations are as durable as a composite: in chewing simulations, it was shown that after 500,000 cycles, no evidence of fractures or damage was present while the glass ionomers tested in this chewing simulation partially showed fractures after fewer than 100,000 chewing cycles.5

Shorter treatment time due to faster, more efficient handling

Fewer steps in the procedure make the restorative treatment even more efficient and faster. With Surefil one, dentists can fill a cavity in just one layer, without etching or bonding, minimizing the window of risk for when contamination can occur during the procedure.

The reduced procedure time is a clinical advantage especially in cases where isolation is a challenge or patient compliance is not ideal.

Surefil one joins the trusted Class II Solution family

Surefil one now joins the Class II Total Practice Solution from Dentsply Sirona as the solution for challenging Class II situations. Acknowledging that the clinical requirements for a successful Class II restoration change based on the situation, the treatment recommendations differ. In challenging situations when isolation becomes the critical factor in determining success of the restoration, the Class II Total Practice Solution with Surefil one from Dentsply Sirona is an excellent solution.

“Surefil one is a great innovation for the dental practice” said Dr. Chris Campbell of Columbia, SC. “One of the things we look for as dentists are products that solve real-world issues that we encounter each and every day. Surefil one allows us to predictably restore teeth in compromised clinical situations. Whether it’s difficult isolation, a challenging patient, or any other situation that is inherently unpredictable, Surefil one rises to the task unlike any restorative material we’ve had up to this point in our profession”.

Conversely, when the situation is ideal, in approximately 3 out of 4 cases6 , adaptation at the floor of the proximal box becomes the critical factor in determining success of the restoration. In those scenarios, the Dentsply Sirona Class II Total Practice solution with market leading SDR flow+ material is recommended.

Further information on Surefil one can be found at www.dentsplysirona.com/surefilone

Meet the founder of two institutes and a university bachelor’s program, a front runner of advanced dental surgical techniques, an advocate for the oral care of 28,000 children and counting, the mind behind 100-plus medical devices and technology, an engineer of empowerment, and a unifier of oral health and medicine. They are Lucy Hobbs.

Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor earned her dental degree in 1866, advancing equality for her gender. She defied nearly a decade of resistance, leading with clinical proficiency and innovative thinking; then she mentored others to do the same. Benco Dental’s Lucy Hobbs Project® annually honors women in dentistry who personify that same spirit.

“Each year I am awestruck by the women being considered for this honor. Benco Dental unites women from every sector of the profession through The Lucy Hobbs Project, and creates a network that recognizes, fosters and celebrates that excellence,” said Lindsay Pross, Events and Marketing Operations Manager for the nation’s largest independent dental distributor.

The six Lucy Hobbs Project Award recipients for 2020, below, will be featured in the Incisal Edge magazine winter issue and invited to participate in the new Driving Dentistry Forward podcast hosted by Chuck Cohen and Rick Cohen, Managing Directors of Benco Dental and founders of Incisal Edge.

• Rella Christensen, PhD, recipient of the Industry Icon award, shares her inspirational level of knowledge as a clinical researcher in numerous capacities, without any monetary compensation. Within her purview: Expanded Function Dental Hygiene, for which she founded and directed the Bachelor of Science Program at the University of Colorado in Denver. Dr. Christensen’s competencies in the areas of Physiology and Microbiology power the team at Technologies in Restoratives and Caries Research (TRAC Research), a nonprofit institute she established in Provo, Utah. At its core: in-depth studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries. During her lifelong commitment to the betterment of patient treatment, Dr. Christensen also dedicated 27 years to Clinical Research Associates, a dental product testing institute that she founded and directed. She has presented over 1,040 dental continuing education programs, totaling over 5,200 hours, at U.S. and international locations and has published 121 abstracts. She is a member of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and the International and American Associations for Dental Research. As a non-dentist, Dr. Christensen has been inducted into the International College of Dentists, Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of Dentistry International as an Honorary Member. In 2001 she was selected as the Distinguished Alumnus of Brigham Young University’s School of Life Sciences, and now serves on its National Advisory Board.

• Sarah Khan, DMD, recipient of the Clinical Expertise award, demonstrates scientific and academic proficiency and experience. Dr. Khan earned her doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was selected to work alongside professors in a collaborative environment at the Ivy League school’s Dental Care Clinic. Through that exposure, she discovered her professional passion for advanced dental surgical techniques. Dr. Khan pursued courses with renowned educators Dr. Frank Spear, Dr. John Kois, and completed an intensive program with Dr. Arun K. Garg in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Khan’s expertise with sinus lifts, implants and full mouth extractions distinguish her surgically-focused practice in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Khan earned recognition from Incisal Edge among its 40 Under 40, America’s Best Young Dentists. Her recent undertakings include pharmaceutical development, and participation as a board member for a dental informatics company, aimed on improving patient care through the use of information technology.

• Nicole McGrath-Barnes, DDS, FACD, recipient of the Humanitarian award, lives each day never losing sight of her impetus at age 15: to serve through dentistry. When, after 16 years of private practice, she began witnessing inequities in many communities, Dr. McGrath-Barnes created KinderSmile Foundation in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Since 2007, more than 28,000 children and families in that state experienced free dentistry ($7 million in donated services) through the efforts of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In that time, this oral health advocate mentored 35-plus high school and college students to pursue careers in the dental profession. Dr. McGrath-Barnes’ latest endeavor resulted in the expansion of KinderSmile’s dental homes in impoverished areas of Newark and Trenton, and inspired her to create an educational dental app for patients that is age appropriate in two languages. Her efforts have been lauded by The New Jersey Dental Association, New Jersey Office of the Governor and local community impact organizations.

• Carolyn Primus, PhD, recipient of the Innovator award, makes strides in bioceramic materials technology for dentistry as an inventor, researcher, manufacturer, teacher, and humanitarian. She developed more than 100 medical devices in 30-plus years, including those she used to found Avalon Biomed. An inventor on 12 patents, with another pending, Dr. Primus developed bioactive materials that remain the standard of care in endodontics today. A medical device consultant for the past 23 years at Primus Consulting in Sarasota, Florida, she also shares knowledge as an adjunct associate professor at Dental College of Georgia and Texas A&M College of Dentistry. She contributes reviews for journals, lectures at schools on bioactive dental materials, and has authored 40 scientific articles, and chapters in textbooks. Recognitions include a University of Illinois engineering alumni award, and the Dr. Edward B. Shils Award for innovation and development of products for fixed prosthodontics, orthodontics and endodontics. She chairs the endodontic materials committees for the American Dental Association and International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Most recently, Dr. Primus was recognized with the ADA 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award.

• Stephenie Goddard, MS, recipient of the Mentor award, guides the next generation of leaders in the dental community through her role as Executive Vice President of Business Operations at Glidewell Dental in Newport Beach, California. Her dedication to elevating women in the workplace inspired her to engineer Glidewell’s Guiding Leaders program, which empowers women nationwide in all facets of business and leadership. Goddard designed the educational program with the intent of developing future key opinion leaders and fostering mentorship in the dental arena. She is a senior executive with nearly 30 years of business experience across multiple sectors. In her current role she has global responsibility for strategically leading new business development, sales, managing key partnerships, customer experience, human resources and learning and development.

• Lisa Simon, MD, DMD, recipient of the Woman to Watch award, dedicates her talents as a Fellow in Oral Health and Medicine Integration at Harvard School of Dental Medicine and a Resident Physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Simon works to ensure oral health equity by integrating the medical and dental systems, which led her to become a physician after working as a community health center dentist. She has procured grants to pilot the assimilation of oral health services into hospital wards, primary care settings, and clinics for incarcerated populations. Dr. Simon has developed oral health education curricula for practicing primary care clinicians as well as medical and nursing students, and conducts research on the impact of oral health on overall health. The New England Journal of Medicine, Health Affairs, and the American Journal of Public Health and many others have published her work.

Powered by Benco Dental and 10,000 members strong, The Lucy Hobbs Project® encourages dental professionals to unite as a force for change through networking, innovation and giving back. Free to join, the Project includes women from all facets of the profession – dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, receptionists, sales representatives. To learn more or become a member, visit: https://www.thelucyhobbsproject.com/

About The Lucy Hobbs Project

The national, long-term program, powered by Benco Dental and 10,000 members strong, helps women in dentistry use their voices as a force for change. Named for Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor, the woman who, in 1866, became the first American female to earn a degree in dentistry, this Project aims to bring women together from all facets of the dental profession – dentists, dental assistants, hygienists, receptionists, sales representatives and others. Free to join, it supports the following pillars: innovation, networking, and giving back. To learn more, or to sign up for The Lucy Hobbs Project®, visit: https://thelucyhobbsproject.com/

About Benco Dental

Benco Dental is Driving Dentistry ForwardSMwith innovative solutions and a caring family culture. Industry firsts include Painless® electronic ordering, automated supply management, BluChip® customer loyalty rewards, CenterPoint design/equipment superstores and OneVisit™ open architecture CAD/CAM. Independent since 1930, the company features a team of 1,500 dedicated associates serve customers at locations nationwide, including 400+ sales representatives and 300+ factory-trained service technicians who. Benco is one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care and Biopharma and Pennsylvania Best Places to Work® for 12 of 15 prior years.

Today, Anatotemp is announcing the introduction of the Anatotemp SC family of digitally scannable anatomic dental implant healing abutments. The Anatotemp line of anatomic healing abutments have become the off-the-shelf solution for creating ideal gingival emergence profile during dental implant treatment.

Now, with the introduction of the Anatotemp SC product line, the healing abutment will not only create ideal gingival contour but can also be used as a scan body during the digital dental implant process. No longer does the healing abutment need to be removed to place an impression post/body. Anatotemp SC does both.

“We are very excited to announce the introduction of the Anatotemp SC line of components. Saving four restorative steps and a treatment appointment is a huge plus for both the clinician and patient” said Terry B. Philibin DDS, MS, MBA, Anatotemp President and CEO.

“Combining an anatomic healing abutment and impression body all in one component provides exactly what dental implant clinicians have been asking for.”

The Dental Trade Alliance, in partnership with Lanmark360, a full-service healthcare agency, have created an engaging social media campaign designed to help patients return to their dental practices.

The campaign, designed for dental practices to display on a variety of social media platforms, was developed based on the findings of a recent nationwide patient survey. Many dental patients indicated a willingness—and desire—to return for routine care.

“We found over half of the respondents had fallen behind on their dental care due to canceled appointments,” says Howard Klein, Lanmark360 President. “Over 50% of respondents say they intend to return to their dentist for a routine cleaning within the next three months.”

The social media campaign, which includes short videos and suggested posts, reminds patients that it’s time to come back: “If you’re ready, we’re ready.”

“Now that COVID-19 quarantine restrictions are easing up throughout the US, more dental practices are once again open for business,” says Gregory Chavez, CEO of the Dental Trade Alliance. “This social media campaign is a simple and effective way for dentists to remind patients that it’s time to make an appointment.”

To learn more about the campaign and download the free content, go to postsformypatients.com

About the Dental Trade Alliance

The Dental Trade Alliance is an association of dental companies providing equipment, materials and services to oral care professionals. Member companies include distributors, dental laboratories and manufacturers located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more information, visit www.dentaltradealliance.org.

About Lanmark360

Lanmark360 is a full-service dental and healthcare agency specializing in strategic, creative and media services including market research, digital campaigns and social media. For more information, visit www.lanmark360.com.