CAD-Ray is proud to announce its newest partnership with Impress3D (www.getImpress3D.com); the leading provider of 3D printed partial dentures and related software services to dentists worldwide.

CAD-Ray VP of Business Development Damien Bonner sees this as a win-win for both the company and its customers. “Partnering with Impress3D allows us to offer our loyal customers the perfect solution for all their partial denture needs. Sending a case to Impress3D through the Medit portal is quick and easy, and just another convenience of doing business with CAD-Ray. Uploading the scan allows Impress3D to provide a fully interactive 3D design preview within 24 hours and allows the dentist to review, adjust, prescribe and order a partial in 3 minutes or less.”

“The process is simple, and you'll have the partial denture delivered to your office in as few as 5 business days and with only one or two office visits required for the patient.”

Bonner also noted that CAD-Ray customers get a 50% discount on their first Impress3D case simply by typing “cadray” in the promo code at checkout.

Clay Teufel, CEO and Founder of Impress3D is equally as enthusiastic about joining the CAD-Ray team to bring Impress3D to its users. “We pride ourselves on our leading manufacturing and software technology and partnering with CAD-Ray allows us to bring our products to more dentists efficiently and effectively.

“All of our flexible partial dentures are made exclusively with Valplast, 3D printed using technology developed by Arfona Printing. As the leading brand of dental resin for over 70 years, Valplast is extraordinarily durable yet flexible, with a lifetime guarantee against breakage and requiring little to no adjustment from the dentist.”

“Together with CAD-Ray, we believe we can save dentists a tremendous amount time prescribing and ordering partial dentures while also saving them money through eliminating most of the office visits required with traditional partial dentures.”

eAssist Dental Solutions, the nation's leading platform for remote dental billing and patient billing services, announced the launch of its new eAssist Buying Power dental membership and discount program. eAssist Buying Power can best be described as a powerful combination of large-group discounts and a digital mastermind society of world-class dental practice owners. eAssist's brand promise to Buying Power members is to help them increase productivity, decrease expenses, and increase practice profitability.

"At eAssist, we're dedicated to helping dental practices be more efficient and profitable so they can focus on serving patients instead of fretting over cash flow. eAssist Buying Power gives members the opportunity to achieve a new level of profitability and ease of buying by taking advantage of negotiated rates on the industry's best products and services. In addition, they'll gain access to a collective brain trust of highly successful practice owners willing to share their practice management and business-building expertise," explained Dr. James Anderson, eAssist CEO and Founder.

Program members have access to a wide range of the industry's most respected, and innovative products, services, equipment, education and consulting resources at the lowest possible prices. Each offering is carefully vetted and selected by successful, practicing dentists who have collectively built over 21 profitable dental practices in their careers. The team then negotiates the best corporate group discounts based on the buying power of more than 2,000 eAssist member dentists, so far.

"An individual dentist or single-office practice doesn't have much bargaining power. But eAssist Buying Power is like a 2,000-member practice, and that gives us a lot of leverage with the biggest suppliers to negotiate substantial savings and rebates. Our members don't have to spend time price-shopping, trying to negotiate, or even comparing the quality of brands and vendors; we do all that for them. We make saving money easy," said Dr. Warren Willis, eAssist Buying Power Co-founder & COO.

eAssist Buying Power Member Savings and Benefits

Supplies. Low pricing on superior brands and top quality dental materials and supplies, including annual rebates on many supply purchases.

Equipment. Deep discounts and rebates on chairs, cabinetry, lights, intraoral scanners, dental mills, 2D/3D imaging, sterilizers, air compressors, and more. 40% off hourly service work. Extended eighteen-month warranty on all large equipment purchases.

Continuing Education. Members have access to world-class CE credits from program education partners.

Consulting. From asset protection to HR support, program partner consultants provide solutions to improve practice efficiency and profits.

Technology. Program technology partners help practices stay current with technology as it changes the practice of dentistry.

Business Solutions. From software to patient communication, program partners provide business management solutions that help owners build profitable, state-of-the-art practices.

Marketing. From websites and mailers to digital marketing, program marketing partners employ proven approaches to grow practices.

Malpractice Insurance. Members have access to professional liability plans designed for dentists by fellow practitioners.

Investment Planning. Members receive help planning for the future and advice from respected financial advisors.

Lab Services. Members have access to high quality lab services at the best possible rates.

Knowledge Share. A unique digital space for like-minded dentists to share knowledge, expertise and ideas to the betterment of their own practices, as well as patients everywhere and the industry overall.

Community. Members have access to the eAssist Buying Power Community Message Board to ask questions and discuss latest topics with 2,000+ dental professionals.

Demonstrating a deep commitment to expanding the core capabilities and diversity of its Board of Directors, BIOLASE, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOL), the global leader in dental lasers, today announced it has appointed three new board members to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. Drs. Kathleen T. O'Loughlin, Carol Gomez Summerhays, and Martha Somerman join a Board that has been instrumental in establishing and implementing the Company's business plan, which has demonstrated significant growth over the past several quarters.

"As we embark on an aggressive growth strategy, I am pleased to welcome the new Board members as their extensive experience in dental practice, translational and clinical research, and dental education will be extremely helpful as we continue to execute on the BIOLASE business plan," commented Jonathan T. Lord, M.D., Chairman of the Board of BIOLASE. "We are delighted to have each of these women join our board and look forward to their contributions as we continue to execute on our plan for long-term growth."

The new Board members are proven leaders and will enable the Company to achieve its growth prospects:

• Dr. Kathleen T. O'Loughlin is currently the Executive Director of the American Dental Association and is retiring from the American Dental Association by the end of this year. Previously, Dr. O'Loughlin served as Chief Dental Officer of United Health Group, and from 2002 to 2008 she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Delta Dental of Massachusetts. Dr. O'Loughlin serves on the Board of Directors of the American Dental Association and previously served as a Trustee at Tufts University. Dr. O'Loughlin received her Masters in Public Health from Harvard University, a Doctor of Dental Medicine, Summa Cum Laude, from Tufts University, and a B.A from Boston University.

• Dr. Carol Gomez Summerhays is currently the Chair of the Board of Councilors of the University of Southern California Ostrow School of Dentistry and is a former President of the American Dental Association and President of the California Dental Association. Dr. Summerhays worked in private dental practice from 1982-2015. Dr. Summerhays served in the United States Navy Dental Corps from 1974 to 1989. Dr. Summerhays received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Southern California, and B.S. from University of San Francisco.

• Dr. Martha Somerman is the Chief Field Editor of Frontiers in Dental Medicine. She was the Director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH) from August 2011 to December 2019 and then served as a senior advisor for NIDCR until her retirement on May 31, 2021. In addition, she was the Principal Investigator for the Laboratory of Oral Connective Tissue Biology, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, from August 2011 to May 31, 2021. Her laboratory team focused on identifying factors controlling the development of the periodontal complex and applying this knowledge toward developing strategies to regenerate periodontal tissue lost as a consequence of disease. Prior to becoming NIDCR director, Dr. Somerman was Dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, a position she held since 2002. From 1991 to 2002, Dr. Somerman was on the faculty of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry where she served as a professor and chair of periodontics/prevention and geriatrics. From 1984 to 1991, Dr. Somerman was on the faculty of the University of Maryland College of Dental Surgery. Dr. Somerman received a bachelor's degree in biology and a D.D.S. from New York University, a Masters in Environmental Health from Hunter College, and a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Rochester. She completed her periodontal residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York and is a diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology.

In conjunction with the new appointments, Dr. Michael DiTolla and Garrett Sato (retirement) resigned as members of the Board to pursue other interests. The appointments increase the size of the BIOLASE Board to nine members.

The American Dental Association (ADA) remains committed to addressing the oral health needs of all Americans – including older Americans – and is engaging with multiple stakeholders who are working together on the next steps in this national dental policy conversation.

There are multiple proposals introduced in Congress, and the ADA is reviewing each one to assess whether the oral health needs of the most vulnerable seniors are addressed in the most appropriate and equitable way. To date, none of those proposals focuses on where the need for care is most critical – low income seniors.

The ADA believes expansion of any public program such as Medicare should:

• Include a range of services necessary to achieve and maintain oral health for beneficiaries whose income is up to 300% of the federal poverty level.

• Be sufficiently funded and efficiently administered to ensure access to care.

Applying Medicare Resources to Those Seniors Who Most Need Assistance

The ADA believes proposals to expand Medicare should include a comprehensive dental benefit that meets the needs of those beneficiaries up to 300% of the federal poverty level (FPL). Estimates show that meeting the needs of beneficiaries up to 300% of the FPL covers about 47% of the older adult population. This would provide meaningful coverage to most seniors who presently do not visit a dentist because they cannot afford it.

The percent of Medicare eligible seniors who have experienced increased cost barriers to dental care steadily rose from 2009-2019. Seniors with incomes at or below 133% of the federal poverty level saw the largest increase in cost barriers from 10% in 2009 to 26% in 2019.

Creation of a New, Separate Program for Dental Benefits

The current Medicare program includes distinct “parts” recognizing the variability in delivery of health care services such as hospital care, physician services, and prescription drugs. The dental care system is significantly different from the medical care delivery system and therefore merits a designated program recognizing those differences in the delivery of services if added to the Medicare program.

The ADA believes that any expansion of Medicare should include a separate new program dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care for low income seniors.

Caring for the oral health needs of seniors is complex. The ADA hopes that an innovative approach that is adequately funded and efficiently administered and which utilizes private, non-profit, and government solutions will provide a workable solution and offer opportunities for improved oral health for whom the need for care is most critical – low income seniors.

Full text of the ADA’s official policy recommendations are available.  

vhf develops new packaging for dental tools

vhf camfacture has set another milestone for efficient and safe milling and grinding in modern dentistry. In addition to the continuous improvement of milling machines, software, and tools, vhf has also rethought the handling of tools and redesigned the simple standard packaging to a multifunctional tool packaging. This unique and patented solution further increases the efficiency in the workflow for the production of dental restorations.

The innovative design of the tool packaging offers the decisive added value for dental laboratories, milling centers, and dental practices when it comes to storage and handling. Each package consists of a protective casing and a colored socket in which the tool is held. With seven distinct colors, it is clearly visible which tool is applicable for which material class. The respective article match code is prominently marked on the protective casing. A unique feature is that the individual packages can be coupled, separated, and combined as required by means of an innovative sliding mechanism, so that the best possible overview of the tool contingent is available at all times.

The handling of the milling machine tools is not only easier but also safer thanks to the innovative packaging. In addition to protecting the tool from damage, the new packaging offers safe handling because the tool contained in the socket is not touched directly. This minimizes the risk of injury to the user. Another plus: The socket serves as a holder to directly and easily insert or remove the tool in the tool magazine of the milling machine.

3D printing leader Desktop Metal’s healthcare division that is based in LA, Desktop Health, announced It has expanded its portfolio for dentistry, launching chrome cobalt for use in dental applications.  

By using the Shop System, now available for preorder by dental laboratories, dental laboratories are able to eliminate labor costs and cut production times. Other key benefits include:  

The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology is proud to announce that a total of 60 grants and scholarships have been awarded to individuals and organizations from January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021. To put into perspective, just over 70 were awarded in 2020, and there are still five months to go!

Grants and scholarships awarded during the first half of the year include:

• CDT Pillar Scholarship - covers the application and testing fees for a testing candidate to take each Certified Dental Technician (CDT) exam (Written Comprehensive, Written Specialty, and hands-on Practical), one time each. The scholarship amount awarded is up to $1,065.

• RG Pillar Scholarship - covers the application and testing fees for a testing candidate to take the Recognized Graduate (RG) exam one time. The scholarship amount awarded is up to $255.

• CDT Hardship Grant - covers the annual CDT renewal fee of $170 during 2021 for those who have experienced hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Sterngold Grant - awards one school $1,000 in store credit at Sterngold Dental.

• SCDL Component Business Education Grant - awards $2,000 to state and regional dental laboratory associations to help fund business management CE offerings, such as a speaker for an annual meeting.

• SCDL Business Enterprise Education Grant - awards individuals up to $2,500 to supplement expenses related to business management CE the recipients wish to attend, such as NADL University, Chamber Courses, Finance Courses, etc.

A full list of grant and scholarship recipients, with the exception of the CDT Hardship Grant for confidentiality purposes, can be found under each grant/scholarship page at www.dentallabfoundation.org/scholarshipsgrants or by clicking the links above. 

"The Foundation operates solely on donations from individuals and companies in order to offer programs, such as the grant and scholarship program, to support education and workforce training. People are turning to the Foundation for assistance more than ever before, and it is because of our incredibly generous donors that we are able to continue to serve the DLT profession, even through the tough times," said Foundation Chair Sean Siegel.

There are still ample remaining grants and scholarships opportunities for the second half of the year, including the Dawson Academy Education Grant (application deadline 8/15/2021), CDT Hardship Grant (application deadlines 8/31/2021 and 11/30/2021), CDT Pillar Scholarship (application deadline 9/15/2021), RG Pillar Scholarship (application deadline 9/15/2021), Keystone Grant (application deadline 10/15/2021), and Mark Jackson Memorial Education Grant (application deadline 11/15/2021). More information, including each application, can be found at www.dentallabfoundation.org/scholarshipsgrants. 

The Foundation encourages all eligible to take advantage!

Mike Baird, CEO of Henry Schein One, will be speaking on a panel during the 2021 Santa Fe Group’s Continuum Virtual Salon, which takes place September 8-9th, 2021. This year’s Continuum is on The Benefits of Integrating Oral Health Into Healthcare and will feature more than 38 industry thought leaders discussing the imperative need to integrate oral health into overall health care. It will build on the themes of previous SFG Continuum Webinars, addressing equity and disparities in oral health and further discussing oral-systemic science, clinical experience, systems change, economic factors, emerging technologies, and more. The Salon will bring insights from educators, advocates, and policymakers.

Baird’s panel will take place at 4:00 PM EST on September 8th and is titled “Health Record Interoperability: Linking Medical and Dental Providers for Optimal Patient Care.” The panel will be moderated by Terri Dolan, DDS, MPH, Vice President and Chief Dental Officer of Colgate Palmolive, Inc. and will also feature Steven Thorne, Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services. For more details on this panel discussion and the full two-day virtual salon, visit the event website (https://cdeworld.com/events/site/sfg2021/agenda/)

Axeos, the versatile 3D/2D extraoral imaging solution from Dentsply Sirona, recently received the international iF Design Award. The 98-member international jury recognized the device primarily for its form and functionality – in these categories the product achieved the best ratings. Axeos provides general practitioners and specialists with a hybrid system that covers a wide range of dental indications and meets modern imaging requirements: sharp images with the lowest possible dose, various selectable volumes and intuitive operability.

Charlotte/Bensheim, August 11, 2021. The new extraoral imaging system from Dentsply Sirona, Axeos, has been awarded another prestigious design prize. In 2020, the imaging device received the esteemed Red Dot Award for product design. In 2021, Axeos has received another award by the international iF Design Award. In their evaluation, the 98-member international jury awarded points for the product idea, form, function, distinctiveness and utility. Axeos received superior marks in all areas. The jury members were particularly impressed by its form and functionality, which leads to an increased quality in performance and treatment comfort.

"We are very delighted to receive this award," said Niels Plate, Group Vice President, Digital Devices & Solutions at Dentsply Sirona. "It confirms our goal of offering our customers solutions that stand for high clinical safety, patient comfort and efficient treatment processes. A successful form and functionality of the device contribute to this."

Imaging solution for general practitioners and specialists

As a modern imaging solution, Axeos offers excellent image quality in 2D and 3D, flexible volumes, seamless connection to Sidexis 4 software as well as to numerous treatment programs. In addition, several features focus on maximum patient comfort: positioning aids (e.g. unique auto-positioner with patented occlusal bite block, automatic temple width measurement, smart height adjustment) support in rapidly achieving the optimum alignment for the image. Lastly, lighting concepts like ambient light create a more pleasant, calming atmosphere for patients.

With Axeos, both classic standard panoramic exposures – which is especially good for children – and extraoral bite wing exposures can be taken. If desired, Axeos can be equipped with a cephalometric arm (left or right) that can be retrofitted at any time. This versatility also convinces users. Dr. Neal Patel, dentist and owner of the Infinite Smiles clinic in Powell, Ohio, says: "Axeos gives us all the X-ray diagnostic options we need. Both temporomandibular joints can be displayed in one image, we receive information about the airways, and we can take HD images when it comes to special endodontic aspects. The low-dose mode further expands the range of indications.” This makes Axeos an imaging solution particularly beneficial to clinicians in various disciplines.

About the iF Design Award

Every year, the iF Design Award recognizes outstanding design, its relevance to business and everyday life, and distinguishes one of the world's most important seals of excellence. Awarded in Germany since 1953, the iF label is a reliable sign of good design for both consumers and the design community.

Get more information on Axeos here: www.dentsplysirona.com/axeos 

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.  

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Ben Miraglia has treated patients with clear aligners for 17 years. In that time, he's also become a familiar presence as an Invisalign Global faculty member and dental educator. Now, Dr. Miraglia has forged a new relationship with CandidPro, inking a partnership that will give him the institutional support he needs to bring his clinical treatment preferences to all his clear aligner patients.

For Dr. Miraglia, realizing that CandidPro's treatment methodology complements his own was a major factor in his decision to join CandidPro. "I came to CandidPro because our treatment philosophies are so similar," he says. This is especially true when it comes to IPR and attachments, for which CandidPro's patent-pending CandidRx™ reduces the need. For Dr. Miraglia, "IPR and attachments tend to be excessive and unnecessary. I often achieve similar results using clear aligners alone. CandidPro treatment protocols are set up to avoid IPR and attachments."

Dr. Miraglia also appreciates how CandidPro's CandidMonitoring™ service tracks patient progress over time. "I love that my CandidPro patients perform self-scans from home every two weeks." Miraglia notes, "I get the oversight I need to ensure everything is on schedule without all the follow-up appointments. CandidPro gives me a level of control I haven't found with other clear aligner treatments."

With treatment plans supported by our experienced orthodontist network, CandidPro has garnered the interest of industry leaders like Dr. Miraglia, who are looking for convenient and effective ways to treat more clear aligner patients. According to CandidPro's VP of Sales, Brian Ganey, "I've worked with Dr. Miraglia for years, so I know that his commitment to orthodontic excellence is simply unparalleled. Having clear aligner superstars like Dr. Miraglia recognize the value of CandidPro speaks volumes about how transformative our products and services are. We're thrilled to have his confidence and support."

Dr. Miraglia is currently offering CandidPro's signature teledentistry product to his patients and will be working closely with dentists and orthodontists to help them use CandidPro to enhance their patient offerings and drive revenue. "CandidPro is a win-win for everybody. The doctor enjoys less chair time thanks to no IPR, no attachments, and CandidMonitoring, all of which add up to increased profitability. The patients get to enjoy incredible results without IPR or attachments. Everybody wins."

About Dr. Ben Miraglia

Dr. Ben Miraglia is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and has been practicing dentistry in Mt. Kisco, NY, for 29 years, including 17 years offering interceptive orthodontics. As an Invisalign Global faculty member, Dr. Miraglia received multiple accolades, including the "Educator of the Year'' award. He is widely recognized for his lectures and continuing education courses focusing on clear aligner therapy and craniofacial growth and development related to sleep-disordered breathing.

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