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ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1 in 4 children born with a cleft lip and/or palate face a geographic disadvantage to access certified treatment for their condition, especially in the South and rural areas of the United States, according to a new study.

Researchers called for additional studies on the effect of geographic obstacles on these patients and solutions in the study published in the August issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – the official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).

Cleft lip and cleft palate (CLP) are some of the most common birth defects. An individual with one or both conditions can undergo several surgeries by age 18 to create a functional lip or palate; help with proper speech, tooth and facial bone development; reduce middle ear issues and lessen social stigmas.

For the study, researchers examined an area within a one-hour radius of each of the 182 American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association-certified cleft centers. The association certifies multidisciplinary cleft teams that satisfy its standards of care.

Study results identified an estimated 103,776 U.S. children diagnosed with CLP, with more than 28,000 living over an hour from a certified cleft team. Children in the Northeast (84.2 percent) have the highest amount of one-hour access while those in the South (65.7 percent) have the lowest amount. Access also is higher in urban states (85.1 percent) than rural states (37.4 percent).

Some families may willingly travel long distances for their child's first surgery, but continual travel for long-term treatment – including speech therapy – may pose a challenge, particularly for those with lost wages and high travel expenses, the study notes.

In addition, researchers found 17 states do not have more than one cleft center accessible for their patient population, and North Dakota and Wyoming lack certified cleft teams. States with the most certified teams are California (22), New York (13) and Texas (13). The number of children per center is highest in the West and lowest in the Northeast, and access to two or more centers is most limited in the South and rural areas. More than half of CLP children (54.9 percent) do not live within an hour of at least two teams.

"These findings reinforce the importance of standardized processes for ensuring high-quality care among CLP treatment teams," researchers wrote. "Clinical competition ensures patient autonomy and often provides an impetus for optimizing outcomes, whereas the absence of care alternatives may reduce the incentive for rigorous quality improvement."

Researchers noted some surgeons provide cleft care without the support of a comprehensive cleft center. Although these providers may deliver high-quality treatment, fewer patient cases and less specialty care have been associated with poorer outcomes for certain specialized care, they wrote.

The study points out it is unclear if CLP patients who travel long distances for treatment have poorer outcomes. Additional studies should explore the effect of geographic distance on patients' clinical outcomes, researchers wrote.

To help patients facing travel barriers, the researchers identified potential solutions – including telemedicine and virtual services, such as dental consultations, speech evaluation and screenings. For required in-person care, financial assistance and improved insurance coverage could help ease financial burden. Researchers also listed satellite clinics and offices as well as measures to recruit and retain more surgeons in rural areas as other possible solutions.

"To overcome the challenges posed by geographic barriers to cleft care, teams should strive to implement creative solutions," researchers wrote.

The authors of "The Geographic Availability of Certified Cleft Care in the United States: A National Geospatial Analysis of 1-Hour Access to Care" are Connor J. Peck; Jakob Lattanzi; Arvind U. Gowda, MD; Jenny Yang, MD; Joseph Lopez, MD, MBA; and Derek M. Steinbacher, DMD, MD; all from the Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, Yale School of Medicine; and Yassmin Parsaei, DMD, from the Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, Yale School of Medicine and the Division of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut.

The full article can be accessed at JOMS.org/article/S0278-2391(21)00220-2/fulltext.

The Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is published by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons to present to the dental and medical communities comprehensive coverage of new techniques, important developments and innovative ideas in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Practice-applicable articles help develop the methods used to handle dentoalveolar surgery, facial injuries and deformities, TMJ disorders, oral and head and neck cancer, jaw reconstruction, anesthesia and analgesia. The journal also includes specifics on new instruments and diagnostic equipment, and modern therapeutic drugs and devices.

The experts in face, mouth and jaw surgery® — The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is the professional organization representing more than 11,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons, OMS residents and OMS professional staff in the United States. AAOMS supports its fellows' and members' ability to practice their specialty through education, research and advocacy. AAOMS fellows and members comply with rigorous continuing education requirements and submit to periodic office anesthesia evaluations. For additional information about oral and maxillofacial surgery, visit the AAOMS websites at AAOMS.org and MyOMS.org.

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CERRITOS, Calif., Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD) held the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony announcing its new clinical training center. The IALD Clinical Training Center will be the location of hands-on, live-patient training for the LANAP® and LAPIP™ protocols with the PerioLase® MVP-7™ dental laser. The PerioLase MVP-7 is manufactured by Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc.

The IALD, a not-for-profit corporation focusing on dental laser training and research, was recognized by the County of Los Angeles, the District and the City of Cerritos for its ongoing service to the community at the ribbon cutting ceremony and the critical role the clinical training center has in the successful treatment of gum disease. The IALD donates over $750,000 of treatment every year to local patients suffering from gum disease. As part of the training experience, patients receive comprehensive exams, x-rays, LANAP surgery and a year of follow up care at no cost to the patient.

"We are honored by the recognition from our community for our service," remarked Robert H. Gregg, DDS, Founder and Program Director of the IALD. "With the dedicated clinical training center, we can efficiently offer complimentary treatment to over a hundred local residents each year."

"I have had gum disease for over 20 years and just kept putting off treatment because it was so painful and expensive," states Tanya, a patient treated through the IALD's LANAP training program. "LANAP treatment was so different. There wasn't any pain and my gums feel so much healthier. I'm so happy and thankful for this program and recommend it even for scared patients like me!"

"Our guiding words at the IALD are 'It's All About The Patient™'," mentions Dawn M. Gregg, DDS, CEO and Training Director for the IALD. "Not only are we treating patients in our community, but also patients worldwide benefit as more doctors receive training on safe and effective techniques using the PerioLase® MVP-7™ for the LANAP and LAPIP protocols."

The IALD received formal awards, proclamations, and acknowledgements from:

• Senator Bob J. Archuleta, California State Senate, 32nd Senate District

• Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Representative for California's 38th congressional district

• Assemblywoman Christina Garcia, California State Assembly, 58th Assembly District

• Supervisor Janice Hahn, 4th district Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

• Mayor Grace Hu and Mayor Pro Tem Chuong Vo from the City of Cerritos, California

• Desmond Thompson, Cerritos Chamber of Commerce

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LASER DENTISTRY (IALD): The IALD is a non-profit educational and research center dedicated to providing evidence-based clinical training in advanced laser dentistry therapies. Formed in 1999, the IALD is ADA CERP and AGD PACE accredited, and is nationally recognized for its continuing education programs. The IALD's ultimate goal is for the percentage of patients seeking treatment for periodontitis to reach the percentage of patients seeking general dental care. www.theiald.com.

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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DentalMonitoring, the world's first AI-powered software-as-a-service solution for dental professionals, has partnered with the industry's leading practice intelligence and data provider Gaidge to pilot a program that pairs their two platforms for the ultimate smart practice.

Together, these companies share a passion for forwarding the oral healthcare industry by providing progressive technology solutions for orthodontists. These companies have created a partnership program that helps practices become more efficient clinically while also leveraging reliable business systems to measure results and effectiveness. The goal is to deliver the tools needed for practice growth and improved efficiency without compromising the high-touch and engaged patient experience providers expect.

According to a study by Fortune Business Insights, the US market for orthodontic services will grow 13.1% from 2019 to 2027, with a current value of $1.98B¹. In the coming year, there will be an abundance of new business for already-busy practices to gain, as long as they are positioned with the right tools to scale their businesses.

More than 100 practices will be invited to participate in the pilot program, all implementing a tailored combination of the DentalMonitoring and Gaidge platforms in their practice. DentalMonitoring will provide the AI-powered solution to practices to help them qualify and monitor patients' treatment remotely and Gaidge will provide their comprehensive business intelligence software. By combining them, the goal is that participating practices will see patients convert faster, as well as gather critical real-time data to measure success and help them make more informed business decisions while saving time and resources thanks to the power of business intelligence. An additional advantage for the pilot practices will be access to a peer cohort that offers additional insights and comparisons to help practice owners create more competitive strategies in their local markets.

"DentalMonitoring and Gaidge™ are two like-minded and forward thinking companies. We share a company goal to help practices be more efficient, so our partnership was inevitable," said DentalMonitoring CEO Philippe Salah. "Key partnerships like this elevate our solutions and validate what we know our solutions can do to improve a practice's efficiency and deliver on their overall growth strategy."

"Companies like Dental Monitoring are pioneering advancements in treatment technology and with our practice and business management solutions, Gaidge reveals what's possible for practices and brings clarity to the opportunity and impact of business decisions," said Ryan Moynihan, CEO of Gaidge. "We are excited to share this vision together and we look forward to serving clients with technologies that truly forward the industry."

About DentalMonitoring

DentalMonitoring is a fully scalable, AI-powered remote dental solution empowering providers and patients with the insight needed to modernize dental care. Backed by the industry's largest AI database, our platform and patented technology allows doctors to detect and monitor 96 oral observations remotely, optimizing in-person appointments scheduling. Smarter remote care breaks barriers to treatment for patients, and practices can broaden their presence with smarter care.

About Gaidge

Gaidge is a data solutions company committed to providing actionable business intelligence for their clients. Their cloud-based analytics software is an essential business management tool for practice owners that provides business intelligence dashboards, benchmarking, and performance comparisons. Gaidge provides 80+ metrics daily on the health and progress of the practice using meaningful visuals and summaries that increase business acumen and enhance productivity and satisfaction for doctors and staff. Full integration with the leading practice management systems ensures accuracy and streamlines office functions and operations. Gaidge users are part of a secure community where they can review comparisons of aggregated data and leverage comprehensive performance benchmarks.

If you would like additional information on the partnership, please call Paul Capodanno at DentalMonitoring at (602) 672-7445 or email p.capodanno@dental-monitoring.com. For Gaidge inquiries please call 800.287.3396, email info@gaidge.com or visit our website www.gaidge.com

¹ https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/u-s-orthodontics-market-104039

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Dr. Joseph Massad is excited to share more than 40 years of experience in the dental field with his upcoming course that will provide an overview on a wide array of treatment options, from partial to fully edentulous patients. Traditional methods as well as more advanced applications for removable implant-retained over dentures. Participants will discover the benefits for the patients and clinicians when using the gold standard of attachment systems. From diagnosis and treatment to failing or terminal dentition, a wide range of topics will be covered in this one-day intensive course.

Come experience this hands-on course in Tulsa, OK on October 15th including an armamentarium review, surgical placement of dentures, the Massad Impression Technique, and so much more. Enrollment is limited, so sign up now!

Register today for the October 15th course in Tulsa: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-methods-for-overdenture-success-registration-163438321419

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Sonendo, Inc., a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave® System, announced today the appointment of Michael Smith as its Chief Commercial Officer. Michael Smith brings more than 20 years of international experience working across a range of medical device and healthcare technology companies.

"We are thrilled to welcome Michael to Sonendo," said Bjarne Bergheim, Sonendo's President and CEO. "Michael's diverse commercial experience across multiple geographies, unique understanding of the medical device and dental markets, along with a record of success as a global sales and marketing thought leader will be tremendous assets for us as we continue to bring the GentleWave Procedure to a wider audience. The GentleWave Procedure is transforming the way root canal procedures are being done, and we are excited to have Michael lead and drive our commercial efforts."

Prior to joining Sonendo, Mr. Smith served as Vice President of Global Product, Marketing and Innovation at Align Technology, a publicly traded company and manufacturer of the Invisalign system. In this role, he was responsible for the end-to-end development and commercialization of a range of the company's new products and programs in addition to leading its global orthodontic channel. Prior to that role, he was Align's Director of Sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Before joining Align, Mr. Smith worked in a range of sales and marketing roles of increasing responsibility at DePuy Orthopedics, a Johnson & Johnson company, and Vygon, a supplier of single-use medical products. In addition to his multi-national corporate experience, Mr. Smith also co-founded a medical device sales training company and has authored several books and publications on selling. He holds a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Leeds, an MBA from Warwick Business School and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School.

"I am really excited to be joining the Sonendo team," said Mr. Smith. "There aren't many truly disruptive, yet clinically proven technologies such as the GentleWave System. I believe this presents a great opportunity to help further shape an industry and to advance the company's growth. Having seen first-hand the impact that a disruptive technology can have in the dental industry with Align, I am optimistic that together we can emulate that success as we seek to further expand the global adoption of the GentleWave Procedure through commercial excellence."

About Sonendo® and TDO® Software

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. The System produces virtually no aerosols⁴ as it is closed-loop and the procedure is performed with a single-use, sterilized instrument, which eliminates the risk of cross-contamination. For most patients, the procedure can be performed in a single visit⁵, which reduces the risk of exposure to virus and improves convenience, with minimal to no pain reported post-procedure¹. Sonendo is also the parent company of TDO Software, the developer of one of the most widely used endodontic practice management software solutions in the world, designed to simplify practice workflow. TDO Software seamlessly integrates practice management, imaging, referral reporting, 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

¹Sigurdsson A et al. (2016) J Endod. 42:1040-48. ²Molina B et al. (2015) J Endod. 41:1701-05. ³Trope M et al. (1999) J Endod. 25:345–50. ⁴Data on file at Sonendo; internal testing report# TR20-002. ⁵Sigurdsson et al. J Endod 2018; 44(3):510-517.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements based on management's beliefs, assumptions and expectations and information currently available to management. All statements that address events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including without limitation our expectations on the timing and progress of research and development activities. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because they speak only as of the date when made. Sonendo does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements publicly, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results, developments, or events could differ materially from those disclosed in the forward-looking statements.

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August 4, 2021 – Orange, CA – SOTA Imaging today announced the release of its cloud-based dental imaging software, SOTA Cloud. SOTA Cloud makes dental imaging easy, insightful, and accessible everywhere. The cloud-based dental imaging software gives users the freedom to capture, view and edit images in their browser, protects their data, and helps practices grow with powerful dashboards.

“This product is a culmination of years of careful planning, tirelessly collecting feedback from users, and intimately understanding the needs of the dental team,” said Albert Kim, SOTA Imaging Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Modern dental practices require the ability to work remotely, imaging software with powerful integrations, secure data, and dashboards that help increase efficiency. SOTA Cloud delivers in all these areas.

“Dentistry is one of the most time-valued professions that exist so performing at the highest efficiency makes all the difference,” said Kim. “Our goal was to make the most intuitive, powerful, and data-secure imaging software that will set the standard for the next decade.”

Efficient & Secure

Because of the way SOTA Cloud is built, users get a faster running application, the ability to handle increasing workloads, and enhanced security. Data is hosted in a HIPAA-compliant, max-security Microsoft data center, protecting users from the increasing threat of hackers.

Increased efficiency comes through built-in hardware and software integrations and streamlined processes. With SOTA Cloud, every process is designed to save time from editing images to viewing reports—no extra clicks, pop-ups, or waiting.

"We have worked to build a product that is truly cloud first—this means no more separate upload procedures, no need to run an imaging database on your local server, and no need to acquire into a separate application," said Dustin Johnson, SOTA Imaging Director of Engineering. "Everything happens in the browser."

The modern technology that the software is built on can handle the demands of any size practice from solo practices to DSOs. Computing power and storage is limitless.

"For DSOs and group practices, we are infinitely and immediately scalable, leveraging the latest and greatest capabilities of Microsoft Azure's infrastructure," said Johnson. "Best of all, the software was designed from the ground up to be intuitive and simple to learn and use, reducing the headache of transitioning to a new system."

SOTA Cloud also includes an Offline Module that lets users acquire and view images even if the internet goes down. No need for a server. All offline images are saved on the local workstation and sync once the connection is restored.

Better Patient Outcomes

SOTA Cloud comes equipped with powerful image enhancement tools. The image filtering technology, SOTA POP, adjusts images to give uniform contrast. Practitioners can see fine details so they never miss a diagnosis and can easily communicate diagnostic findings with patients.

Dashboards help increase case acceptance and productivity. Users can gain new insights, including how long x-ray exams take and how well you are using intraoral cameras as a case acceptance tool.

SOTA Cloud Share Functionality helps users securely share before and after images with patients using easy-to-use communication tools. Send email and text reminders with annotated images to increase case acceptance and improve recall statistics.

"The team has been relentless these past years in developing a comprehensive cloudbased imaging solution that is sure to be a game-changer for dental practitioners looking to move their imaging systems into the cloud," said Johnson.

SOTA Imaging makes moving to SOTA Cloud easy with its conversion process and team of support experts. Visit sotaimaging.com for more information or to request a demo of SOTA Cloud.

SOTA Imaging is a leading manufacturer of dental imaging hardware and software. SOTA Imaging solutions include Clio and Clio Prime digital x-ray sensors, the Claris i5HD intraoral camera, SOTA Image and SOTA Cloud dental imaging software, and aerosol reduction solutions, including the Cazoo Extraoral Aerosol Evacuator. Contact us at (888) 266-7682, sales@sotaimaging.com, or sotaimaging.com.

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Five dental students, soon to embark on careers as oral health professionals, have been named recipients of an inaugural scholarship program established this year by North American Dental Group (NADG).

NADG, a leading dental support organization affiliated with 250 dental practices across 15 states, handed out scholarships in June to fourth-year students at Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College (TCDM). The students were selected by TCDM faculty based on financial need, academic performance, and for showing values closely aligned with NADG's empathetic culture and drive for innovation in dentistry.

"At NADG, we are committed to advancing dentistry through outcomes-based practices and innovative uses for technology that lead to an exceptional patient experience and enhanced oral care," said Dr. Andrew Matta, an NADG founding partner and chief medical officer. "It is imperative that we invest in and support the rising generation of dentists who will be counted on to continue this important work."

In addition to financial assistance, the North American Dental Group Student Scholarship Program will afford each recipient an opportunity to be paired with an NADG-supported dentist for professional mentoring. Each student will also have opportunities to collaborate on oral health research programs led by NADG's doctor-led Professional Dental Alliance.

"The partnership with NADG that we have forged will be valuable for both TCDM and our students," said Ronnie Myers, DDS, Dean of the Touro College of Dental Medicine. "Students will have the opportunity to engage in research, learn about being leaders as they advance in their professional careers and experience working collaboratively with an organization that truly values education as a core value."

The 2021 North American Dental Group Student Scholarship Program recipients from TCDM are:

E. Perry Allman, of Cedarhurst, NY

Yoo Kyung Hwang, of Seoul, Korea

Nayab Rizvi, of Buffalo, NY

James Schmidt, of Harper Woods, MI

Steven Vu, of Santa Ana, CA

Allman said the mentoring support from NADG doctors will provide valuable real-life experience beyond the classroom.

"I always knew that I wanted to go into healthcare, a career in the sciences that allowed me to help people," said Allman, who hopes to become an oral maxillofacial surgeon. "I had the opportunity to speak to many people over the years from various different fields, and it was the dentists that were consistently the most passionate about their field, as well as the most welcoming and excited to tell me about what they do."

Rizvi said NADG's focus on the patient-experience aligns with what has attracted her most to dentistry.

"Since seeing patients, I've realized that dentistry is not only about drilling and filling. A lot of what I now love about dentistry is the consistent patient interaction, management and education," said Rizvi, a first-generation college student who will be her families first dentist. "I truly love growing along with my patients."

Dr. Matta said NADG plans to award scholarships annually to TCMD students and that there is no limit for how often a student can be selected as a recipient.

NADG provides non-clinical administrative support for its partner practices including human resources, information technology, marketing, payroll, and accounting services. The organization's clinical approach is determined by the Professional Dental Alliance, which also provides career advancement and research development opportunities.

About North American Dental Group

North American Dental Group (NADG), based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was co-founded in 2008 by Ken Cooper and Dr. Andrew Matta. NADG was created to transform the dental experience for patients, clinicians, and support teams and today consists of a network of 250-plus supported dental practices across 15 states. The values of maintaining an emotionally intelligent approach, being thoughtful educators, and displaying a healthy bravado fuel its day-to-day patient care and operations. These founding values are alive and well as NADG celebrates its pioneer spirit by solidifying its partnership with Jacobs Holding AG. For more information, please visit: www.NADentalGroup.com.

About Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College

Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) is in Westchester county on the campus of New York Medical College, which serves as the principal academic public health resource for the New York Hudson Valley and southwestern Connecticut. TCDM is dedicated to graduating outstanding dental professionals and conducting important clinical research, while providing vital dental health services to the public through its state-of-the-art, 114-chair dental training facility. TCDM is the first new school of dentistry in New York State in almost 50 years and the first in the United States under Jewish auspices. More info: https://dental.touro.edu.

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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to the whole-body health of patients, leading dental support organization Pacific Dental Services® (PDS®) announces three healthcare practices in one convenient location with the opening of Union Village Modern Dentistry, Union Village Kid's Dentistry, and Union Village Medical Group. This healthcare collaboration is an innovative new concept that increases access to care and enables patients to be seen by medical and dental professionals who understand the critical link between oral health and whole-body health. Sarah Oweis, DMD, and physician Elena Garcia, M.D. have partnered to offer patients an integrated, holistic approach to their healthcare.

The new dental-medical concept practice seeks to treat the whole person, not just specialized treatment related to teeth or medical, as is generally the case in health care. There is overwhelming evidence to show that bacteria and inflammation in the mouth can indicate and even cause systemic conditions throughout the body. At PDS, we call this the Mouth-Body Connection®. These conditions of the mouth, including gum disease, have been linked with other medical conditions such as oral cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and more. The reverse is also true: Certain diseases or medical ailments can spur or even exacerbate oral problems.

"For years, dental providers have known that the oral cavity is the 'gateway' to a patient's overall health," said Dr. Garcia. "When infection and disease go untreated, including cavities and periodontal disease, the inflammatory response in the mouth creates an overflow effect – chronic inflammation – which can lead to systemic conditions. This is why it is essential for medical and dental professionals to better communicate on behalf of patients. I am thrilled to be a leader in bridging that connection and increasing the collaboration between dental and medical professionals to help ensure better systemic health outcomes for patients."

Furthermore, PDS was the first DSO in the world to implement Epic®, the most widely-used comprehensive health records system, into supported practices. Using Epic, these three healthcare practices can easily exchange patient data for improved patient care, with integrated health records painting a complete picture of a patient's health, allowing health care providers to better map out a lifestyle plan designed to help them achieve and maintain optimal well-being. Patients also experience incredible benefits to being able to see their acute, primary, and dental health history all in one place. This powerful tool helps connect what is happening in their mouth with the rest of their body, leading to better overall health for the patient and allowing them to take control of their well-being.

"Imagine a patient being able to get their teeth checked by a dentist, and based on gum inflammation noted in their records, their doctor can order tests to check their heart," said Dr. Oweis. "With these new healthcare practices and their integrated technology, that is now a reality for patients to receive unprecedented care. Technology is key to dental-medical integration and whole-body health. This is the future. And Pacific Dental Services is at the forefront of it."

The collaboration offers a variety of health care services, including primary medical care, oral health care for adult and pediatric patients, salivary testing, preventative medicine and arterial health, pulmonary treatments and testing, chronic disease management, sleep studies, ultrasounds, standard and comprehensive blood testing, medical and surgery clearance, hormone and testosterone therapies, Botox and Juvederm services, and more. Together, these practices fulfill the vision of bringing modern, integrated healthcare to local neighborhoods.

PDS-supported practices are committed to clinical excellence and providing the Perfect Patient Experience® through modern dentistry with advanced, proven technology. These clinical treatment tools are at the forefront of oral and whole-body health care and include CEREC® CAD/CAM same-day crowns, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and digital X-rays, soft tissue diode lasers, salivary diagnostics, and the VELscope® oral cancer screening system.

This new concept practice is located at 1135 Vitality Dr, Henderson, NV 89011 off the 95 freeway and W Galleria Dr., in the Union Village Plaza. For more information please visit:

Union Village Modern Dentistry: https://www.unionvillagemoderndentistry.com

Union Village Kid's Dentistry: https://www.unionvillagekidsdentistry.com

Union Village Healthcare Group: https://www.unionvillagemedicalgroup.com

About Pacific Dental Services®

Founded in 1994, Pacific Dental Services (PDS) is one of the country's leading dental support organizations, providing supported autonomy that enables dentists to concentrate on clinical excellence and the highest levels of cost-effective comprehensive patient care. PDS originated the Private Practice+® model to enable dentists to focus on their passion: serving patients. PDS also pioneered the concept of Modern Dentistry so that dentists are equipped to combine advances in the latest technology with the best operational practices and procedures, highly skilled support staff and a commitment to ongoing training and education. PDS continues to grow, with more than 800 supported dental offices across the United States. PDS has been on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America 14 times. PDS supported dentists aim to be the provider of choice in all the markets they serve and to develop Patients for Life™.

For more information, visit us at pacificdentalservices.com

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CAD-Ray is proud to announce the release of its newest offering, Clinux CAD-design software. Clinux (an abbreviation of “Clinical User Experience”) is the result of collaboration by a team of experts hailing from the most reputable and recognizable brands in dental technology. It was designed by those who know the pain points of the best existing programs, and executed a plan to eliminate the confusing barriers to simple plug and play design.

One of the hurdles of using design software has always been that it was created with lab technicians in mind, the rationale being that technical staff would be using it more than clinicians. For this reason, it is no wonder that many offices still send their scans to labs to be designed “by the experts.” However, with the boom in digital and CAD/CAM dentistry, many offices are finally making the leap to bringing some or all of that workflow in-house to be done chairside. While there are many solutions available to incorporate one or more aspects of the digital dentistry workflow into your practice, it’s safe to say that the innovative design of Clinux is a turning point for design software.

The most exciting feature of Clinux (that also sets it apart from all others) is that it is the only design program available that can create a cloud-based file; no storage required. This is a game-changer for everyone looking to pair another stand-alone scanner with milling units belonging to another system. With STL output, no startup costs and subscription fees as low as $66/month, it is significantly less expensive than any other stand-alone design options in its class, and a perfect complementary addition for those looking to increase the productivity of their CEREC, Ivoclar or Planmeca mill. The system is optimized for Medit, but compatible with all IOS, and in addition to STL, it conveniently accepts OBJ and PLY files.

As with all CAD-Ray products, support is unparalleled. Subscriptions include access to a training library, a closed social media group and instant messaging support, so assistance is available at a moment’s notice. Clinux: created with dentists in mind. Less time spent onboarding, less clicks to your finished designs, and clear, reasonable fees all result in the first dentist-friendly CAD design software. Completely independent and curiously intuitive, reasonably (and transparently) priced and very accommodating to workflow integration, Clinux will certainly be a product to watch for 2021 and beyond. For more details, please visit www.clinux.pro