Leading innovator of dental imaging technologies, sensors, and Cone Beam CT systems, DEXIS Solutions announces the launch of DEXIS Days, slated for the month of September 2022. A transformational virtual experience, DEXIS Days connects dental professionals to weekly no-cost webinars and presentations focused on thought leadership, Continuing Education, and training across a broad spectrum of digital dental technologies as well as practice strategies.

Between September 6 and September 30, 2022, doctors and staff will have the opportunity to attend multiple weekly webinars covering a wide range of topics for building a digital workflow and driving practice success. Topics will include intraoral scanning, intraoral x-ray, CBCT, treatment planning, AI-assisted diagnosis and treatment, in-practice 3D printing, and more.

Led by experienced dental professionals and subject-matter experts, DEXIS Days webinars will deliver actionable insights and value for practitioners seeking to advance their knowledge, proficiency and confidence with the latest digital dental technology and to more fully realize the advantages of an integrated, efficient digital workflow.

“DEXIS has a long history of dental imaging expertise and innovation,” explains JC Kyrillos, President at DEXIS solutions. “In developing our solutions, we’ve always listened to the input and needs of the practices and doctors who use them. We’re also committed to sharing expertise and best practices with the dental community, through training, thought leadership, and Continuing Education opportunities. DEXIS Days is an extension of that commitment.”

Offered through convenient virtual webinars and presentations, DEXIS Days will delve into subject matter most relevant to today’s practices, including:

• Easing the transition to digital dentistry

• Developing an efficient implant workflow

• Incorporating CBCT into any practice

• Practice radiation safety

• Retaining and engaging staff

• Leveraging Assisted Intelligence, software advancements, and navigated surgery

• Using 3D imaging for diagnosis, treatment planning and case presentation

• And more

Among the lineup of presenters are highly respected and renowned dental professionals who are leaders in their areas of expertise, including Dr. Chris Salierno, DDS, Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, Dr. Katya Archmbault, DMD, Dr. Martin Jablow, DMD, Dr John Flucke, DDS, and others.

“In planning the curriculum for DEXIS Days, we incorporated feedback from practices and carefully considered the topics that would be of most value to them,” says Brian Gooch, VP – Global Product Management and Marketing at DEXIS solutions. “Whether they attend some or all of the webinars, dental professionals will emerge from their DEXIS Days experience with learning, insight, guidance and resources they can use right away to advance their practice and patient outcomes.”

To learn more about DEXIS Days, view the complete curriculum, and register, click here.

The Pankey Institute's theme this year is "Tier IV Aesthetics", which encompasses creating the highest quality aesthetic dentistry.

"Tier IV Aesthetics" is the theme of the 2022 Pankey Symposium, being held in Scottsdale, Arizona from September 15-17, 2022 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Dr. Lee Ann Brady, Executive Director & Director of Education explains the meaning of the theme: "This year's theme represents a focus on foundational and advanced Aesthetic dentistry, with the Tier IV concept evoking a high-touch patient relationship and an exceptional patient experience. I am particularly excited about our incredible line-up of educators, representing the pinnacle of dental education in the Aesthetics space."

This year's presentations include:

Sam Alawie, MDT - Implant Prosthodontics in the Digital World

Chad Duplantis, DDS - Bonding & Cementation: A Current Materials Review

Laura Harkin, DMD - Aesthetic Gold Restorations

Susan Hollar, DDS, FAACD - Minimally Invasive Restorative Dentistry

Richard Hunt, DDS - Difficult vs. Brave Conversations with Dental Patients

Christopher Mazzola, DDS - Occlusion Revolution

Mehrdad Razaghy DDS - Soft Tissue Design in Restorative Dentistry

J. Michael Rogers, DDS - The Elixir of Engagement

Taiseer Sulaiman, BDS, PhD - Lithium Disilicate & Zirconia Restorations

The meeting is being sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance, Brasseler USA, ColumbiaBank, DMG America, GC America, Ivoclar, Kettenbach Dental, Kulzer, Planmeca, and Whip Mix.

On Friday, September 16th the day starts with a 5K Fun Run/Walk, supporting scholarships for dental students and residents to attend the organization's flagship "Essentials 1" program. The Pankey Legacy luncheon and Dental Heros Luncheon celebrates individuals who stand out in their commitment to the organization's shared vision. The meeting closes with a cocktail reception and Gala Dinner, followed by live entertainment and dancing.

To learn more about the Pankey Symposium, visit https://symposium.pankey.org

Watch the Official Symposium teaser video: https://youtu.be/CcKvl7wmUfw

Patients Will Benefit from Full Suite of Services Under One Roof, Ranging from Preventative Care to The Treatment of Advanced Oral Disease

TAG - The Aspen Group^SM was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people, and it continues to deliver on this promise every day through a portfolio of consumer healthcare brands. Today, TAG announces the opening of a first-of-its kind colocation joining together Aspen Dental® and ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers® under one roof, resulting in a more seamless and comprehensive experience for dental patients that helps them confidently take steps toward a better smile.

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the 9,052 square-foot colocation provides a broader spectrum of patient services than can typically be obtained in a traditional dental office. Under the colocation model, Aspen Dental and ClearChoice patients can now receive routine preventative care all the way up to fixed full-arch restorations, and many services in between, without having to visit multiple locations. Instead, multidisciplinary teams of doctors and specialists collaborate on-site, utilizing a shared laboratory space with advanced technology and training, to deliver the best-in-class solutions and dental prosthetics for the patient's oral health needs.

"When it comes to our patient care, practitioners will communicate and work together to come up with the best treatment plans for their patients' needs," said Bob Fontana, founder, chairman, and CEO of TAG. "By bringing Aspen Dental and ClearChoice together in one location, we are able to provide outstanding care, convenience, and unique collaboration among doctors and their dental patients."

This concept is familiar to ClearChoice, as the network was born from the idea that there had to be a better way for patients to receive their dental implants. In more than 75 locations across the country, ClearChoice brings together prosthodontists, oral surgeons, and lab technicians under one roof to deliver a more seamless treatment path for patients with advanced oral disease.

"The colocation between Aspen Dental and ClearChoice is a continuation of our promise to always put the patient first and to move forward with the right treatment plan no matter where they are on the oral health spectrum," said Kevin Mosher, CEO of ClearChoice Management Services.

Located at 10010 Coors Blvd. NW in suites A and B for ClearChoice and Aspen Dental respectively, the centers are now open for business and accepting new patients. Aspen Dental and ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers are independently owned and operated by individual licensed dentists and are part of a professional affiliation of dental practices conveniently located at the same location. Staff are employees of their respective individual practices. Treatment plans vary by practice.

Platform-agnostic Image Cloud works with existing infrastructure to drive incredible value

tab32, the dental industry's #1 cloud technology platform, today announced the launch of Image Cloud, a game-changing new plug-and-play product that gives dental practices of all kinds immediate and cost-effective access to best-of-breed cloud-based image management, regardless of their existing Practice Management Systems, XRay Sensors and Camera hardware. Image Cloud is powered by tab32's flagship cloud solution for dental practices, which is already used by the country's premiere DSOs to manage over 100 million radiology X-rays and deliver better care to 9 million patients.

Compatible with all major dental sensors, and accessible from any computer, smartphone, or tablet, Image Cloud enables dental businesses to access the full array of cloud imaging capabilities at a fraction of the price. Users can seamlessly annotate radiographic images from within the Image Cloud system, saving time and making important notes accessible to all dental caregivers. Images can also be easily rotated, zoomed, mirrored, and edited to identify the right care protocols, or enhanced with filters to sharpen, improve contrast, and make it easier to educate patients. Built-in measurement tools also make it easier to interpret dental images, understand abnormalities, measure root depths and angles, and plan effective treatments.

Using a simple, consumer-style ecommerce portal, practices and Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) can purchase and install Image Cloud with just a few clicks, with no need to fret about compatibility issues and no need to replace or reconfigure existing software or hardware. The low-cost solution makes it incredibly fast and easy to access tab32's cutting-edge cloud technology and deploy it fast to drive collaboration and efficiency across the dental business, even in cases where practice locations use mutually incompatible legacy PMS and data management tools.

"At tab32, we're committed to democratizing access to cloud-based dental software for dental practices, while also supporting small businesses & DSOs as they seek to streamline their operations across networks of practices with legacy PMS and sensor infrastructure," said Kiltesh Patel, tab32 CEO. "With Image Cloud, we're giving dental businesses the ability to benefit from the power of tab32's incredible cloud solution without giving up their existing software or hardware. This is an incredible step forward for dental cloud-tech adoption and will bring compelling and cost-effective efficiency gains and operational benefits to dental businesses of all kinds."

Drawing on its experience migrating over 1,000 dental practices to its cloud solutions, tab32's engineers have developed a pioneering new system that enables dental practices and DSOs to adopt cloud solutions with no need for costly and time-consuming onboarding and technological migration. Image Cloud is designed from the ground up to support rather than supplant existing PMS and sensors, giving all dental businesses an easy and low-cost way to capture the benefits of cloud technologies.

Today, the Delta Dental Institute (DDI) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) announced two new Oral Health Equity Awards to support research that advances recommendations for greater oral health equity in populations that lack access to dental care and improves oral health literacy for underserved populations. Two awards will be conferred – one in each research area in the amount US$25,000.

"At Delta Dental, our mission is to advance the oral health of all Americans. We are pleased to partner with AADOCR to invest in critically needed research to advance access to care for all and ensure greater health equity across the country," said Vivian Vasallo, Executive Director of the Delta Dental Institute.

"Understanding the best ways to remove barriers, improve oral health literacy, and provide equitable access to oral health services is critical to fulfill our mission of championing overall health and well-being," said AADOCR President Jane Weintraub. "This new partnership between AADOCR and DDI will provide research toward improving oral health in communities where it is most lacking."

Submissions must represent original research that addresses Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and oral health disparities and promote oral health equity in the areas of Access to Care and Oral Health Literacy. Populations of interest include underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities, age groups and hard to reach populations, including adolescents, tribal and rural communities. Applications are now being accepted through the AADOCR website and will be reviewed by an expert review panel acknowledged as leaders in their fields. The deadline for submission is October 28, 2022.

The two awards will be conferred in the form of unrestricted research grants. Award winners will be announced at the 52nd meeting of the AADOCR, and 47th meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR), March 15-18, 2023, in Portland, Oregon, USA.

The annual Global Clinical Case Contest (GCCC) by Dentsply Sirona recently awarded today’s most outstanding students for their achievements in clinical esthetic treatments. For the third year in a row the final round took place virtually, as an international jury selected the best student contributions to clinically challenging case studies that made use of the Dentsply Sirona product portfolio

Smile to the world and the world will smile back. Such words make more sense now as dental students from around the world are recognized at the Dentsply Sirona Global Clinical Case Contest for providing excellent dental aesthetic treatments and committing to help patients have happy healthy smiles.

This year’s winners of the Dentsply Sirona Global Clinical Case Contest were announced in the beginning of June, during an online event presented by Prof. Dr. Rainer Seemann, Vice President Global Clinical Research at Dentsply Sirona. The three most outstanding student entries were awarded by jury members Dr. Ian Cline, King´s College / Dental Practice, UK, and Prof. Dr. Gaetano Paolone, University of Milan / Dental Practice, Italy. The winners showed immense pride in demonstrating their passion and skillsets for beautiful radiant smiles.

The first prize was awarded to Nanthiphorn Pongam, Mahidol University, Thailand – using the following DS products: Prime&Bond universal, Neo Spectra ST Effects composites, Enhance Finishing System and Enhance Pogo Polishing System.

Second place went to Bilal Balbzioui, University of Strasbourg, France – using these DS products: SDR flow+, DeTrey Conditioner 36, ceram.x duo E2 shade, Enhance/Enhance PoGo system.

Third place was Yuze Yang, Fujian Medical University, China – using Palodent V3 Sectional Matrix System, Xeno V+ self-etching adhesive, ceram.x duo E1 and D2.

Through the Global Clinical Case Contest, Dentsply Sirona aspires to promote excellence in future restorative dental practice, combined with the use of today’s latest dental technology. Furthermore, the event provides an opportunity for emerging dental talents to network and exchange with top-notch experts as well as schools offering high-quality programs.

“It was an honor to judge this worldwide competition once again. Given that all the global finalists are already proven winners, choosing the top 3 places is always extremely hard for the jury panel. The high standards of dentistry, outcome of the clinical work, the passion and enthusiasm shown was once again outstanding.” said GCCC jury member Dr. Ian Cline from the UK.

As first place winner Nanthiphorn Pongam puts it, “GCCC offers a privileged moment to us, young passionate students, to demonstrate our commitment in practicing at the upmost level. Through GCCC, Dentsply Sirona opens a fabulous array of programs and opportunities that I and my fellow participants can all learn and benefit from – reaching someday our ultimate goal of becoming our best in the professional practice.”

“It is our mission to provide solutions and best practice to healthcare providers around the globe so that patients can smile beautifully and confidently,” reminded Prof. Dr. Rainer Seemann, Vice President Global Clinical Research at Dentsply Sirona. “With our strong cooperation between universities from around the world, Dentsply Sirona is committed to developing innovative programs that make use of cutting-edge technology to support tomorrow’s dental experts who will surely provide their future patients the best treatments. Congratulations to all winners!”

Over 520 students, amidst return of live on-site national or regional finals

The Dentsply Sirona Global Clinical Case Contest has been held since 2004/2005. The competition is aimed at dental students with less than two years of clinical practice. Participants document their successful treatment case in text and images and are supported by a tutor from their university.

This year over 520 students from around 73 dental schools took part in the competition, with the top three contestants being presented with an award. Some national rounds in this year’s GCCC managed to hold on-site national finals, such as France.

“We are delighted to see so many dedicated young people who aspire to provide the highest quality of dentistry to patients in need of a beautiful, restored smile. The Dentsply Sirona GCCC offers them a gateway to achieve this while also showcasing their accomplishments to most renowned specialists and institutions,” explained jury member Prof. Dr. Gaetano Paolone from Italy. “We cannot wait to see what next year’s pool of talents brings!”

The 2022-2023 application for GCCC has begun. Further information on the Dentsply Sirona Global Clinical Case Contest is available here.

The winner's case: preoperative and final results

Registration opens today for the free virtual event on October 26-27, inviting Formlabs users and 3D printing enthusiasts to discuss the impact and future of the industry.

Formlabs, the leading 3D printing company, announces the return of its global Formlabs User Summit, a free virtual event from October 26-27, 2022. The world’s largest 3D printing user conference reconvenes for its fifth year to celebrate more than 100 million innovations printed on Formlabs 3D printers, the positive impacts of these designs, and groundbreaking 3D printing applications. Formlabs customers, community members, and anyone curious to learn more about 3D printing can register now here. Attendees who register by August 21 (11:59 p.m. ET) will be entered to win their choice of a Formlabs Form 3+ or Form 3B+ stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer.

At the 2022 User Summit, Formlabs will unite users and enthusiasts to inspire the next generation of boundary-breaking innovations. The event will feature discussions about extraordinary 3D printing innovations, from generative and nature-inspired product design and hyper-realistic props and prosthetics from your favorite TV shows, to how access to additive manufacturing tools prepares students for future careers, and how in-house rapid tooling adds flexibility to manufacturing workflows. Formlabs has assembled an enticing speaker lineup for the User Summit, tapping thought leaders who are using Formlabs 3D printing in a variety of industries, including:

● Sheri Thorn, Aerospace Engineer, NASA Goddard

● Amy Alexander, Unit Head Biomechanical Development & Applied Computational Engineering, Mayo Clinic

● Dr. Alejandro Pineda, Director, Clinica Lhasa

● Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg, Co-Founders, Nervous System

● Ryan Mandell, Director, Innovation Hub Makerspace, Penn State

● Jaco Snyman, Founder and Lead Production Designer, Dreamsmith

The Summit will offer sessions in eight languages, including a multi-level Formlabs University track that will help users boost their 3D printing skills, a User Talk Track highlighting case studies and applications across engineering, product design, manufacturing, education, entertainment, jewelry, automotive, aerospace, and more. Innovations in dental and medical industries will also be featured, including a women-led Medical Talk track that will address 3D printing’s application in personalized healthcare.

Formlabs co-founder and CEO Max Lobovsky said: “Each year, the Formlabs User Summit is an opportunity to celebrate everything that our community has accomplished and inspire future innovators. Our users achieved an amazing milestone, printing more than 100 million parts with Formlabs printers. This year’s Summit and expanded Impact Awards will shine the spotlight on the many ways that their 3D printed designs, prototypes, and devices have made an impact on the medical, automotive, and entertainment industries, to name a few.”

To register for the Formlabs User Summit visit summit.formlabs.com/fus-2022-event-registration. For more information and the terms and conditions for the Form 3+ Giveaway visit formlabs.com/contests-and-sweepstakes.

Impress3D announced today the official launch of its commercial operations in North America, offering dentists a new way to treat the 138 million partially edentulous Americans.

“Impress3D is the only solution that combines digital scanning technology with Valplast® materials, making removable partial dentures more efficient, comfortable, and accessible.

After receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from the dentists already using Impress3D, we’re excited to now expand our service nationwide,” says CEO Jason Shelton.

Impress3D’s exclusive partnership with Valplast®, the world’s #1 flexible partial denture material, enables dentists to easily upload a scan of the patient’s mouth via its online platform at impress3d.com or through their preferred scanner’s portal. The partial denture is then precisely fabricated and shipped back to the office within just a few days. The result is a 95% fit rate, leading to fewer visits and better patient comfort.

For more information, visit the Impress3D website at impress3d.com.

About Impress3D

As part of Reset Technology Corp., Impress3D was founded in 2020. Co-founder Justin Marks is the inventor of 3D printing using Valplast®, the gold standard in dentistry for removable partial denture materials. CEO Jason Shelton joined in early 2022 and brings over two decades of medical device leadership.

Renew Digital expands their digital product offerings with the iTero Element® Flex Foundation Certified Pre-Owned Intraoral Scanner

Renew Digital has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN), makers of the Invisalign® system and iTero® intraoral scanners, to help accelerate iTero Certified Pre-Owned (“CPO”) scanner sales in the US. With over 10 years of leadership in the CPO dental imaging arena, this agreement leverages Renew Digital’s proven ability to market and sell dental imaging products through direct and online channels. The iTero Element® Flex Foundation Certified Pre-Owned intraoral scanner is available now through Renew Digital.

“We are very excited to announce our latest agreement with Align Technologies, manufacturer of the Invisalign system and the iTero scanner,” said Bryan Delano, founder of Renew Digital. “We pride ourselves on offering great value on best-of-class technologies to our customers and the iTero Element Flex Foundation Certified Pre-Owned intraoral scanner will be a great addition to our intraoral scanner product line.”

The iTero Certified Pre-Owned program is an initiative developed by Align Technologies to offer an affordable entry to digital intraoral scanning for dental and dental specialty practices. iTero CPO scanners provide the same experience as a new unit, with three years of monthly access that provides software along with a repair and replacement warranty, including support from dedicated iTero technical service and integration teams.

A new clinical trial conducted by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health demonstrates that LISTERINE Antiseptic is almost five times (4.6x) more effective than flossing by a dental hygienist for sustained supragingival plaque reduction following a dental prophylaxis. This long-term randomized, controlled, observer-blind clinical trial studied 156 subjects with various levels of gingivitis. The research was conducted at Salus Research, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN. All subjects were supervised at the clinical site by a dental hygienist.

The results of this study ("Efficacy of Flossing and Mouthrinsing Regimens on Plaque and Gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial") showed that LISTERINE Antiseptic’s antimicrobial method of action is not only 4.6x more effective than flossing by a dental hygienist for sustained supragingival plaque reduction following a dental prophylaxis, but also demonstrated to be 1.8x more effective than floss for gingivitis reduction. These data demonstrate that adding an antimicrobial oral care solution to mechanical measures can deliver significant oral health benefits for patients because all can work together to attack plaque in different ways. While mechanical methods disrupt and remove plaque daily, long-term use of LISTERINE Antiseptic has germ-kill action that slows the repopulation rate of bacteria and helps reduce the entire microbial mass over time, thinning the biofilm and helping to reset a patient’s oral microbiome to a healthier state.

More detailed results of these studies and its implications for patient oral care routines are published in the June 2022 Journal of Dental Hygiene.