vhf camfacture AG is expanding its top management and has appointed the former CEO of its American subsidiary vhf Inc, Dr. Nicolas Rohde, as Chief Strategy Officer at the German headquarters. Mohamed Soliman, who has recently joined the vhf Group, will take over the position of CEO at vhf Inc. With the expansion of management, the company intends to continue its dynamic growth course.

Nicolas Rohde, who holds a doctorate in economics, has been head of vhf’s American subsidiary in New York State since 2017 and was previously Division Manager for Product and Service at vhf’s headquarters near Stuttgart. Before joining vhf camfacture AG in 2016, Dr. Rohde held various international positions in the dental industry beginning in 2003, and he has in-depth knowledge of both CAD/CAM products and the industry. He sees great potential in his new role: “vhf has developed excellently in recent years, and I am looking forward to helping shape its strategic direction in the role of Chief Strategy Officer, thus laying the groundwork for further sustainable growth.”

The new management position serves to support the CEO of vhf camfacture AG, Frank Benzinger, in the development of the corporate strategy, as well as to set up strategic initiatives and programs and to drive their implementation. At the same time, Dr. Rohde will join the Board of Directors at vhf Inc.

Mohamed Soliman, an expert in the dental and medical device industry, will assume the position of CEO at vhf Inc. Most recently, he held the position of COO at MIS Implants USA, where he was responsible for marketing, finance, customer service, and operations. Prior to that, he held key positions at Stryker Orthopaedics. Mr. Soliman features a strong technical background and an MBA degree from New York University, and his broad management experience makes him eminently suited to further strengthen vhf’s position in North America.

Frank Benzinger is pleased about the personnel changes: “Nicolas Rohde has already held numerous positions at vhf, and he is known in the industry for his outstanding expertise, making him the ideal person for his new role. I am looking forward to developing vhf strategically together with him. In addition, with Mohamed Soliman we have been able to gain an excellent manager who has already proven that he can lead subsidiaries of expanding companies extremely successfully.”

Hygotip® XL Bio is an environment friendly aspirator fitting 16 mm systems. It is manufactured of autoclavable bio-based plastic made of sugar canes. Unlike conventional plastics where fossil raw materials such as oil and natural gas are used, sugar cane is a completely renewable resource.

The large diameter of 16 mm gives a high suction capacity and is more efficient to absorb the aerosols near the source. The sturdy design works as a tongue holder and allows to retract the cheek and gives you good accessibility.

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AEGIS Communications, the leading oral health care publishing and media company headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, has announced that Dr. Markus Blatz will begin serving as Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, effective with the May 2021 issue.

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD, is currently Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Science, and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center. In addition, he is board certified by the German Society for Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomaterials, co-founder and immediate past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry, a founding member of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry, and a member of numerous other professional organizations. A graduate of Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, Blatz was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University.

For more than 40 years, Compendium has been the established leader in globally recognized continuing education. Peer–reviewed and MEDLINE indexed, Compendium delivers authoritative articles on new techniques, research, and critical issues in oral health. Founded by the late Dr. D. Walter Cohen, Compendium was the first university-affiliated publication to provide journal-based continuing education.

“Compendium has always held a unique and steadfast place in the ever-evolving dental media world,” says Blatz. “It provides highly relevant educational content for the practicing dentist that combines state-of-the-art clinical excellence with scientific rigor through a deep association with one of the world’s premier educational institutions. Continuing on the path established by our former Dean Cohen and further developed by Dr. Rose, while leading the journal into the future, is not just an incredible honor, but a responsibility that I will meet with great enthusiasm. I am convinced that, during these times of information overflow, Compendium with its unique standing will become an even more important and sought-after resource for the dental profession.”

“At Compendium, education and credibility have always been the priority,” says Daniel Perkins, Chairman & Founder of AEGIS Communications. “Throughout its history, the journal has maintained a tradition of excellence as a trusted resource for practitioners. We are excited that Dr. Blatz has agreed to lead Compendium into its next phase, as just its third EIC in 42 years.”

Dr. Blatz is following Louis F. Rose, DDS, MD, who has served as an exemplary editor-in-chief of Compendium since 2008 and is now the journal’s Editor Emeritus.

About AEGIS Communications

Founded in 2005 with the launch of its flagship publication, Inside Dentistry, AEGIS Communications is the culmination of more than 100 combined years of professional experience, leadership, and insight into healthcare publishing, education, and multimedia communications. Its extensive oral healthcare platform provides the entire team—clinicians, technicians, hygienists, assistants, and students—with a comprehensive collection of accessible, high-quality, purposeful content. Widely recognized for its affiliations with dental schools, researchers, and key opinion leaders, the company’s publishing, continuing education, live event, and video outlets are a core resource in the global professional healthcare community.

Geistlich Biomaterials introduces a new larger size of their leading collagen membrane, Geistlich Bio-Gide® 30x40mm.1,2 Its unique bilayer structure not only prevents ingrowth of soft tissue into the augmented site, but then optimally degrades to allow for the cascade of biologic events leading to regeneration.5,6 Geistlich Bio-Gide® is used in combination with Geistlich Bio-Oss® or Geistlich Bio-Oss Collagen® and integrates with surrounding tissues to protect the initial coagulum.

“The Geistlich Bio-Gide® membrane has, for 20 years, proven itself to be reliable and is characterized by easy clinical handling and a low complication rate.”

- Prof. Dr. Daniel Buser I Bern, Switzerland

To learn more about Geistlich Bio-Gide® 30x40mm please visit: Bio-Gide.geistlich-na.com

VOCO introduces the VisCalor Dispenser, a composite capsule rapid warming and application device designed for VOCO’s new groundbreaking 2-in-1 thermo-viscous VisCalor composite line.

This sleek, ergonomically designed application device combines several innovations that enable the rapid warming of VisCalor in 30 seconds while maximizing the working time to as much as 2 minutes, 30 seconds. The warmer uses innovative Near-Infrared Technology in tandem with VOCO’s newly designed unit dose capsules. These easy-access-capsules are not only great for application, but are also made from a special plastic that improves the heat transfer and allows for the rapid warming of VisCalor’s TVT polymers. While heat energy is absorbed by the composite, the device does not become hot, nor does the composite become too warm to damage the pulp. This was confirmed by a 3rd party university study.

The VisCalor Dispenser has a removeable, autoclavable sheath for infection control and is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery that can be easily charged via a mini USB cable. It is the perfect warming, easy-application tool for VOCO’s groundbreaking VisCalor line of composite restoratives.

The VisCalor Dispenser is optimized for use with VOCO capsules, which are designed to absorb the Near-Infrared energy and withstand the rapid warming process. The use of other manufacturers’ caps risks damaging the cap and the dispenser.

Sonendo, Inc., a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave® System, today announced their renewed sponsorship of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Save Your Tooth Month.

This year Sonendo is partnering with affiliate company TDO Software, Inc., developer of The Digital Office®; the most widely used endodontic practice management software in the world.

Save Your Tooth Month is an annual national initiative with the purpose of instilling the value of preserving natural teeth when possible and the importance of seeing an endodontist when experiencing tooth pain. The emphasis for this year's initiative is A Healthier Mouth=A Healthier YOU, focusing on how to develop and maintain better dental habits that can lead to better overall health. According to a recent survey commissioned by the AAE, the pandemic derailed many of the participants' dental hygiene routines and caused over half of them to postpone their general checkups. The survey's findings initiated a revitalized focus on the simple dental hygiene habits that can prevent the need for advanced dental care later.

"We are honored to sponsor this year's Save your Tooth Month", said Bjarne Bergheim, President and CEO of Sonendo, Inc. "Sonendo's mission is Saving Teeth Through Sound Science®, so we are very aligned with the AAE as they promote the role of the endodontist in saving teeth and improving oral care. Sonendo is also honored to have worked with endodontists to save more than 500,000 teeth across the United States and Canada using the GentleWave® Procedure for root canal therapy."

Endodontic practices can visit aae.org/sytm-member to learn more and access professional resources to help celebrate Save Your Tooth Month with peers across the country.

About Sonendo and TDO

Sonendo, Inc., is a privately held company developing innovative technologies to transform dentistry by Saving Teeth Through Sound Science®. The GentleWave System shows significant improvements in clinical efficacy and practice efficiency when compared to standard root canal treatment.^1,2,3 Sonendo is also the parent company of TDO Software, the developer of the most widely used endodontic practice management software in the world, designed to simplify practice workflow. TDO software seamlessly integrates practice management, imaging, referral reporting, and CBCT imaging, and offers built-in communication with the GentleWave System.

For more information about Sonendo visit www.sonendo.com. For information about TDO visit www.tdo4endo.com.

REFERENCES

1. Sigurdsson A et al. (2016) J Endod. 42:1040-48.

2. Molina B et al. (2015) J Endod. 41:1701-05.

3. Trope M et al. (1999) J Endod. 25:345–50.

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Amann Girrbach is all about supporting laboratories in organizing digital dental workflows. With the AG.Live digital platform, this project reaches a new dimension. AG.Live helps dental technicians to manage all digital activities locally and to connect with an ever expanding global network of digital dental professionals.

Patient case management is at the core of the platform, which replaces the previous C3 customer portal—this is where the patient case is created, managed, and processed digitally. Patient cases can be shared with partner laboratories for further processing and in the foreseeable future also be exchanged between the dentist and the laboratory. Not only will laboratories and clinicians be networked, but also machines and materials—for example, to access material availability or, in the future, to the operating modes of milling machines and many other relevant factors of a dental fabrication process.

Thus, AG.Live will enable keeping track of all digital activities—from one place, anywhere and at any time. In doing so, it is Amann Girrbach's intention to create a network of optimized as well as new partnerships. Network participants will be able to work and collaborate more efficiently, to focus on their strengths and thus better position themselves in the market.

This management portal, which is unique on the market in terms of scope, breaks down the linearity of dental restoration processes. Cross-linking into patient cases is now possible in a simple and straightforward manner by making patient data centrally accessible and editable. The linking of previously separate data sources creates synergistic effects from which AG.Live users can profit sustainably and gain a noticeable competitive advantage. In a further step, Amann Girrbach will implement access to the company's own AG Academy training portal with numerous training and further education opportunities as well as an extensive archive of webinars and tutorials.

Further information: www.amanngirrbach.com/ag-live  

Registration is now open for the 2021 edition of Dentsply Sirona World. Early Bird Pricing is available through June 15 so take advantage of the savings and claim your spot at this year’s “Ultimate Dental Experience.” Benefit from engaging speakers, informative continuing education sessions, and innovative technologies live or online at this year's event.

Dentsply Sirona is deeply committed to making the in-person experience safe with measures in place for the health of participants throughout the venue and by complying with applicable local and state laws. This year’s Dentsply Sirona World event will also take place virtually to make the content accessible to those who cannot travel to Las Vegas in person.

An educational opportunity unlike any other

Dentsply Sirona World 2020 took place completely online. More than 4,500 dentists, dental technicians and practice teams registered for the 70+ courses in almost all practice-related disciplines. This year’s meeting will feature a choice of educational tracks with pertinent information to help ensure that attendees are prepared for current challenges and ready to take advantage of the opportunities that digital dentistry offers. Join Dentsply Sirona World 2021 in person or virtually for access to engaging speakers and educational sessions. Learn about innovative dental technologies and workflows and enjoy evening entertainment that you won’t want to miss.

“The experiences of the past year have shown that dentistry is truly essential. We look forward to reconnecting with the dental community at the ‘Ultimate Dental Experience’ 2021 both in-person and online to further shape the future of dentistry together. Our commitment to supporting healthy practices so that our customers can provide healthy smiles is unwavering,” said Eric Bruno, Senior Vice President of the North America Regional Commercial Organization at Dentsply Sirona.

For further information about the event including the latest updates on our safety protocols, and to register, please visit the website:

https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/ds-world.html

ABOUT DENTSPLY SIRONA

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona’s headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document or the attachments to reflect new information or future events or developments after the date any such statement is made. 

The world’s largest organization for cosmetic dental professionals, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), has just opened registration for their flagship global conference, The 38th Annual AACD Scientific Session, April 27-30, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL.

The Annual Scientific Session boasts education offered by the best and brightest dental educators in the industry presenting the latest techniques and technologies. From foundational level to advanced, AACD Orlando 2022 offers something for everyone, with clinical and nonclinical options for every skill level. The AACD Scientific Session promises to be the place where dental leaders come together to “Educate, Inspire, and Connect.”

Between elite educators and hands-on workshops, an advanced session for Accredited members, multiple chances to support the AACD’s Give Back a Smile program for survivors of domestic violence, and a fun location for the whole family, AACD Orlando 2022 is a chance for dentists, dental teams, and their families to get away and relax against the backdrop of Orlando’s lush vistas, reconnect with colleagues in person, learn and earn CE, and take a reprieve from the usual.

AACD offers an exciting event for dental professionals to REconnect, REenergize, and REengage with their peers and practice in 2022.

For more information or to register for the Annual AACD Scientific Session, visit www.aacdconference.com

About the AACD

The AACD is the world’s largest non-profit member organization dedicated to advancing excellence in comprehensive oral care, combining art and science to optimally improve dental health, esthetics, and function. Comprised of more than 4,000 cosmetic dental professionals in 70 countries worldwide, the AACD fulfills its mission by offering superior educational opportunities, promoting and supporting the respected Accreditation and Fellowship credentials, serving as a user-friendly and inviting forum for the creative exchange of knowledge and ideas, and providing accurate and useful information to the public and the profession.

FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) today launched a new initiative, with commitments from four founding industry partners – Colgate, Dentsply-Sirona, GSK Consumer Healthcare, and TePe – to lead the charge on sustainability in dentistry.

Over the next two years FDI will work collaboratively with its partners and other key stakeholders to map out strategies and implement solutions to help reduce the environmental impact of dentistry and the dental industry. The work will lead to the publication of an FDI Sustainability Code of Practice that provides guidelines and objectives for achieving a sustainable procurement and supply procedure, which will be signed by co-signatories across the supply chain.

Environmental sustainability in dentistry is multifaceted and involves numerous stakeholders. CO2 emissions, plastics use, waste generation and other environmental impacts are major challenges at all levels of the dental resource supply chain as well as in care delivery. Reducing the impact of the dental profession on the environment will require action and collaboration from many different actors. The four founding partners are part of a pro-active approach to tackling these environmental threats and developing concerted and far-reaching solutions.

The project will also equip dentists and their teams with a suite of tools and resources to help them improve sustainability in their dental practices, while informing the general public of their role in sustainability in dentistry through improved oral health and making informed decisions.

"I am delighted to witness FDI's Sustainability in Dentistry project evolve into this high-calibre, multi-partner initiative to achieve our sustainability goals for the dental profession," said FDI President Dr Gerhard K. Seeberger. "The project's humble beginnings as a way to encourage oral health professionals and dental practices to 'think green' is now moving into a phase of collaboration, action and real results."

The four founding partners offered their remarks following the launch of the initiative:

"As the world's oral care leader with a focus on building purpose-driven brands, we are thrilled to help shape the FDI Sustainability in Dentistry initiative," said Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate. "We are reimagining a healthier and more sustainable future for all people, their pets and our planet so this is a natural fit for us."

"GSK Consumer Healthcare is fighting to eradicate preventable oral health problems and working to empower dentists and the general public towards better, more sustainable dental care," said Sarah McDonald, VP Sustainability at GSK Consumer Healthcare. "This partnership supports this and our wider commitment to tackling environmental barriers to everyday health; because people can only be healthy on a healthy planet."

"At Dentsply Sirona, we are incredibly proud to be a founding member of the new cross-sector Sustainability in Dentistry partnership with FDI," said CEO Don Casey from Dentsply Sirona. "Our mission as a company is to improve oral health worldwide and sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to helping create a more sustainable world for future generations and look forward to the progress we will be able to achieve through this landmark initiative."

"We are very excited to be part of the Sustainability in Dentistry initiative," said Helena Ossmer Thedius, Marketing and Innovation Director at TePe. "We want to contribute to positive development and a more sustainable society. Working towards sustainable and circular solutions within dentistry is an important mission, and it is our belief that to be successful and make a real impact, we need to collaborate."

About FDI World Dental Federation

FDI is the main representative body for more than one million dentists worldwide, with a vision of leading the world to optimal oral health. Its membership comprises some 200 national member associations and specialist groups in over 130 countries. www.fdiworlddental.org

About the Sustainability in Dentistry project

FDI's Sustainability in Dentistry project was established to motivate and inspire commitment to reduce the collective CO2 footprint of dentistry, targeting practitioners, patients, and the supply chain itself. The project will produce a suite of tools and resources for dental practices and patients to be more environmentally sustainable. Through multi-stakeholder collaboration, the project will develop a Consensus Statement outlining the environmental impacts of dentistry. This will form the basis of the Consensus Summit and resulting Code of Good Practice, which provides guidelines and objectives for achieving a sustainable procurement and supply procedure. This will be signed by co-signatories across the supply chain. New signatories will be encouraged to sign the document and commit to a more sustainable future.

The four founding partners of the Sustainability in Dentistry project are Colgate, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Dentsply Sirona, and TePe.