Ivoclar, one of the world's leading suppliers of integrated solutions for high-quality dental applications with a comprehensive range of products and systems for dentists* and dental technicians*, revolutionized the fabrication of complete dentures two years ago with the introduction of the Ivotion Denture System. This innovative, multi-award-winning system pioneered a complete workflow for the digital fabrication of high-quality dentures from a single monolithic disc in just one milling cycle. Only just recently, Ivotion was awarded the Innovation Prize at the "Dental Forum 2022" in Paris as well as the prize for best dental technology product at "KRAKDENT 2022" in Kraków. In October, the company will take things a step further and expand its partnership with exocad, one of the leading providers of dental CAD/CAM software. The integration of the Ivotion Denture add-on module in the exocad DentalCAD software will provide users with an efficient manufacturing workflow for digital fabrication of superior quality, removeable dentures.

Ivoclar and exocad: a big-impact partnership

By integrating the Ivotion Denture add-on module in the DentalCAD software solution from exocad, Ivoclar is expanding its successful partnership with exocad in the area of digital dental workflows. As one of the leading manufacturers of dental CAD/CAM software in the dental industry, exocad has a large customer base as well as comprehensive experience in dental software products. Thanks to this collaboration, customers of both companies can now enjoy a seamless and state-of-the-art workflow for rapid digital fabrication of removeable dentures. As part of this cooperation, the Ivotion Denture add-on module will be integrated with the exocad DentalCAD system so that users of the software can design their digital dentures in the environment to which they are accustomed. The optimized workflow enables custom fabrication and a result that is adapted to the needs of the patient. Moreover, the integration also provides users with access to the popular Ivoclar tooth libraries with full-arch setups, morphing tools, and setup features. For even better offer customization, the third gingival shade that was introduced for the first time last year can also be used. The Ivotion Denture add-on module from Ivoclar also contains all the features of the oversize workflow in combination with the proven Ivotion Base, Ivotion Dent, and Ivotion Dent Multi discs. To round off the range of applications, the features of the monolithic workflow with Ivotion and Shell Geometry are also on board.

The Ivotion Denture System – a successful, forward-looking system solution

Digital dentures are gaining ground across the world, and a growing number of dentists, dental technicians, and dental laboratory owners are switching their processes to an entirely digital workflow. That is why Ivoclar is increasingly focused on effective digital solutions and was hugely successful in 2020 with a completely new workflow for high-quality digital dentures. Thanks to the Ivotion Denture System, the company already set new standards two years ago in the fabrication of complete dentures, and since launching, has impressed customers worldwide with its very own system solution. The state-of-the-art system is part of the Digital Denture Workflow and allows dentists and dental technicians to benefit from efficient digital fabrication of dentures at revolutionary speeds. In addition to user-friendly handling, the rapid results, in particular, have won over users as well as a large number of patients. It is now already possible for users to intuitively design digital dentures with the 3Shape Dental system software. In the next stage of development, exocad users should now also be able to make the most of efficient design using Ivotion.

The key element here of the Ivotion Denture System is the innovative Ivotion disc. It is used in monolithic fabrication of complete dentures and combines proven tooth and denture base materials in a single disc. As a result, digital dentures can be fabricated from just a single unit. Eliminating the usual cementation step in this way results in a significantly longer lifetime and considerably faster fabrication.

Fast, efficient, predictable – the comprehensive approach of the Ivotion workflow

Thanks to its open structure, exocad DentalCAD can be easily used with existing systems in the Ivoclar range of PrograScan laboratory scanners and PrograMill milling machines and can be seamlessly integrated in the digital Ivotion workflow. The PrograScan PS5 and PS3 laboratory scanners have made a lasting impact on the market with their powerful and reliable scanning. Thanks to the interface, their high precision and speed can now also be used with the exocad DentalCAD software, and digital impressions can be integrated directly as colour models. As a flagship product, PrograScan PS5 also allows scanning of conventional impressions and enables reliable, high-resolution results. The sophisticated scanning software of the Ivoclar PrograScan series provides intuitive handling for preparing the fabrication of digital dentures as well as a guided scan workflow. In combination with the sophisticated design options of the exocad DentalCAD software, users benefit from a logical, integrated workflow that significantly eases the design phase and subsequent fabrication.

With their outstanding precision, the PrograMill series of milling machines enable the perfect fit. Alongside integration in the sophisticated Digital Denture Workflow, esthetic, fracture-resistant results have never been easier to achieve. The PrograMill milling machines have impressed for years with their power and dynamic functionality, setting new standards in digital fabrication of restorations. The 5-axis high-performance milling machine PrograMill PM7 supports a wide range of materials and applications in both wet and dry mode, and thanks to its high-performance spindle, delivers first-class surface quality in an incredibly short time. The seamless connection with the digital workflow, in combination with intuitive operation, enables smooth handling as part of the daily routine. With the introduction of the Ivotion Denture System, Ivoclar achieved a milestone in removeable dentures. Now, with the Ivotion Denture add-on module, it has cleverly expanded this successful product.

As a result, exocad users can also access the entire range as well as all the benefits it provides. The partnership with exocad represents another logical step for Ivoclar in the continuous expansion of the Ivotion Denture System, optimizing it to suit customer needs, and so providing even more users with access to the digital workflow for denture fabrication.

The Ivotion Denture add-on module will be available in October 2022 for all interested users.

More information on the digital workflow and digital solutions from Ivoclar is available at: https://www.ivoclar.com

* For reasons of easier readability, the simultaneous use of male, female and diverse (m/f/d) is avoided. All personal descriptions are equally valid for all genders. 

Heartland Dental welcomes new CHRO to support team members amid continued growth

Heartland Dental, the nation's leading dental support organization (DSO), today announced the appointment of Kirsty Leyland as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective immediately. Leyland joins the Company's senior leadership team under the direction of Pat Bauer, President and CEO.

"Kirsty is an inspirational human resources and organizational leader, and we are pleased to welcome her to the Heartland Dental family," shared Bauer. "She has dedicated her career to developing and delivering talent management strategies that drive growth and achieve goals, and Heartland supported doctors and team members will undoubtedly benefit from her valuable insights and leadership."

Leyland brings a deep expertise with more than 20 years of HR experience. She has led Global HR Transformations and large HR Shared Services organizations, with a strong focus on Operations and Organizational Change Initiatives from the dental industry and beyond.

She most recently served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Compassus, which provides a continuum of home-based healthcare services, where she led Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits, HRIS and Data Analytics, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Business Facing HR, and Employee Relations.

"My heart is in dental and I'm excited to return to the industry I love by joining Heartland Dental, a fast-growing DSO totally unique in its doctor-led culture and the benefits it offers employees," said Leyland. "Being able to make a difference as an employer of choice and help supported doctors and their teams reach more patients is truly an exciting opportunity."

Prior to Compassus, Leyland also spent time as Chief Human Resources Officer at ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, where her passion for the dental industry began.

The dental support organization was honored in The Civic 50 Orange County for its commitment to serving local communities.

Pacific Dental Services® (PDS) has once again been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Orange County by OneOC and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The award recognized PDS as one of the most community-minded companies in Orange County, as determined by an independently administered and scored survey. The Civic 50 Orange County initiative, modeled after Points of Light’s national program, provides a standard for superior corporate citizenship, and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and resources to drive social impact in their company and communities.

The Civic 50 Orange County honorees were officially recognized at the OneOC Civic 50 Orange County Reception on Sept. 29, 2022.

This year marks the fourth time PDS has received this award, having previously been recognized in 2017, 2019 and 2021.

“Service is the heartbeat of our company and our outlook,” said Stephen E. Thorne IV, Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services. “Selflessly serving our local communities has not only impacted others, but the hearts of our team members. We are humbled and honored to be recognized by OneOC and Points of Light and to be included in The Civic 50 once again.”

Since its inception in 1994, PDS has a long tradition and culture of service, supporting communities locally, regionally, and even across the globe. At the local level, PDS-supported practices regularly host drives to collect donated goods, support charity partnerships through sponsorships, and provide team members paid volunteer time to serve with an organization of their choice. The company’s 13,000+ team members work together annually to provide donated dental work and community service on Smile Generation Serve Day, build playgrounds with KABOOM!, and support Special Olympics International. Across the globe, PDS and its supported practices raise money annually for charity: water to help provide clean water to clean, safe drinking water to people in developing countries. Additionally, through partnerships with dental schools and non-governmental organizations, the PDS Foundation organizes international service trips to its dental clinic in Guatemala to provide mentorship, dental treatment and supplies. Through efforts such as these, the giving hands and hearts of PDS team members can be seen and felt throughout every community it serves.  

VOCO is proud to announce the 10-year anniversary of GrandioSO, their toothlike, universal, light-cured, 89%-filled, nano-hybrid composite. Formulated to match toothlike physical properties, this nano-hybrid composite has the modulus of elasticity, thermocycling coefficient, surface hardness, edge strength and several other properties that individually and--even more so--collectively, closely mirror that of natural dentition. These unique toothlike qualities makes for long-lasting, esthetic and robust restorations. Practitioners for a decade have enjoyed GrandioSO. Its easy, non-stick consistency set a new standard for composite handling and exceptional esthetics, providing instant and tangible results, and its toothlike physical properties and high fill rate deliver proven superior quality and enhanced longevity that can be trusted. Over the past 10 years, GrandioSO has been at the center of clinical successes in millions of restorations worldwide. As a universal restorative and a perfect workhorse composite for any practice, it has provided reliable results for practitioners and patients alike. GrandioSO is one of VOCO’s most successful products; built on high-quality chemistry that provides reliable, long-term esthetic restorations.

World renown and trusted ceramic brand Creation Willi Geller will now be able to be purchased directly from Creation Willi Geller North America.

Inspired by the desire for a unique and vital copy of nature, the internationally renowned dental technician Willi Geller created a series of metal ceramics in 1988 which was ground-breaking at that time and today still is one of the best dental ceramics. With Creation, every tooth suddenly gains its own individual character – in shade, shape, and function. Creation is available in the following ceramic options:

Creation CC (metal ceramic)

Creation ZI-CT (veneering ceramic for zirconium dioxide)

Creation ZI-F (low-fusing veneering ceramic for zirconium dioxide)

Creation LS (veneering ceramic for lithium disilicate)

Creation LS Press (pressable ceramic made from lithium disilicate)

For more information on Willi Geller Creation or to place an order, please contact Creation Willi Geller North America at

https://www.creation-willigeller.com/

Phone: 1-800-323-2164

Email: info-northamerica@creation-willigeller.com