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Benco Dental and Matthews Specialty Vehicles Join Forces To Offer The Industry's Most Advanced Mobile Dental Coach

Posted on Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Benco Dental, the nation's largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, was the first company of its kind to offer practice space planning starting in 1978. Matthews Specialty Vehicles has been building America's premier mobile healthcare coaches since 1992, including alternative fuel and electric models. Starting now, Benco and Matthews are merging their unequaled 75+ years of combined experience in these areas to offer customers one expert resource for custom, turnkey mobile dental coaches that are crafted without compromise.

Aimed at CHCs, schools, institutions and progressive for-profit dental practices, the Benco Dental Mobile Dental Coach is a cohesively designed platform that integrates dependability, longevity, and easy drivability with Benco Dental's state-of-the-art practice planning expertise. Interior outfitting is executed by a team of cross-country, full-time design and installation professionals situated at Benco's industry-leading CenterPoint design centers in Southern California, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

"This is the first time we're aware of that two teams with such deep and demonstrated experience are collaborating to create mobile healthcare environments specifically for dentistry," said Julie Radzyminski, Benco Dental's Vice President of Business Development. "We understand that today's customers are demanding more than just a dental office on wheels. That's why the Benco and Matthews teams have developed a unique workflow for co-concepting, creating and delivering mobile clinics that combine all of the practical necessities of traveling to patients with the ergonomics and technology doctors and team members rely on to deliver care."

"We are excited to be partnering with Benco, the largest independent distributor of oral healthcare products," said Michelle Shupe, Director of Sales and Marketing for Matthews Specialty Vehicles. "This partnership will provide tremendous opportunities to revolutionize access to delivery and access to mobile dental services."

Equipment comes from innovative providers like DCI, ASI and SciCan. Customers also have the added option of working with Benco Dental's in-house Build Your Brand team of award-winning graphic artists to craft the vehicle's exterior and interior visual identity, from colors to logo.

Prospective buyers can go hands-on by scheduling a VIP trip with Benco Dental and Matthews Specialty Vehicles. Existing Benco Dental customers should contact their Friendly Benco Reps to make arrangements. New customers, call 1-800-GO-BENCO.  







University Students Design Initial Protype for Remote Robotic Dentistry

Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Robotic surgery has been an important tool in medicine for a number of years, but in dentistry, robots have not yet seen widespread use. One team of biomedical engineering students at South Dakota Mines is taking the first steps to change this fact. The team has spent the last year working with a local dentist in an effort to build an initial prototype to someday enable remote robotic dentistry.

It all started with Dr. Chad Carpenter, a Rapid City dentist who often serves rural and isolated communities in the remote corners of South Dakota. Many of Carpenter’s patients live where local dentists are few and far between. Carpenter realized that increasing the ability to do remote dentistry could help increase access to dental care in these underserved communities.

The goal is to create an automated device that can be set up by a hygienist inside a local facility. This sort of device could enable a dentist to remotely oversee the work using the robotic extension, such as filling a cavity.

“We’re trying to automate the drilling of cavities,” says Logan Jundt, a senior biomedical engineering major who will graduate in May. “The end goal is to have a 3D printed filling ready to be inserted into a predetermined cutting pathway.”

The team notes that modern dentistry already employes complex and highly detailed 3D scans of the mouth and all the teeth, so a procedure like a filling could be planned out in the digital realm well in advance of any procedure.

“The dentist could be there for the initial consult, use the scans of the patient and the robot could automate the process,” adds Jillian Linder, a senior biomedical engineering major who will graduate in May.

The team also believes this process could save the patient and the dentist time.

“I think the benefit is the filling is already created prior to the drilling because of the predetermined cutting path, so the patient does not have to wait for a filling to be printed. With this, all the planning is done ahead of time under the oversight of the dentist; the final procedure is automated and does not take that long,” says Linder.

The final vision of this sort of product could benefit both dentists and patients, but team members also recognize that building a dental robot is a daunting task. They hope their prototype is the first of many to come in the years of product development ahead.

“It’s been quite the process and it’s been really fun exploring this challenge,” says Kara Huse, a senior biomedical engineering major who will graduate in May. The team sourced many resources from across campus to build this this initial prototype.

Biomedical engineering is a highly transdisciplinary field, and the collaborative spirit on the Mines campus enables students to draw from many disciplines in their effort to find creative solutions to complex problems.

The team’s prototype uses custom 3D printed dentistry impression trays to secure the automated device to the mouth. The device includes a dental handpiece with three dimensions of movement to get to the area that needs attention.

“This design was kind of inspired off how a 3D printer moves, but this device would be mounted to the mouth,” says Jundt.

Some parts of the device are 3D printed specifically for each patient. This way they can be disposed of after each procedure to avoid the need to sterilize all parts of the device between each use. “A future team could also explore utilizing a self-stabilizing arm to drill cavities,” Linder adds.

The team recognizes that part of the challenge here is the stigma around both dentists and robots.

“It's kind of a scary concept for some people, but people are becoming more accustomed to robotics over time,” says Jundt. The team believes that as robots become more accepted, it’s possible they could someday be more trusted than humans for procedures like this.

Team members also point out that Food and Drug Administration approval for new biomedical devices can take decades. They recognize their prototype is just an initial step in a device that could take many years to implement. At the same time, they have enjoyed the challenges of this project.

“It’s been a lot of fun, and Dr. Carpenter and his dental team have been a huge help,” says Huse. “We are excited to hand off the work we did over the past year to the next team in the coming year,” says Linder. “Where this can go is the most exciting part. We are just starting the foundation here but so much could be added with advanced robotics, computer vision and machine learning,” Jundt adds.

This team is part of the first undergraduate cohort of the newly formed Department of Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering at Mines. “I think it's noteworthy that our first incoming class of students are doing such a great job in senior design,” says Scott Wood, Ph.D., the team’s advisor and an assistant professor in the department. “This is one of many examples of amazing research happening on all levels of our new and rapidly growing department.” 







Ivoclar Academy to Offer Master Level Program on Zirconia Restorations

Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Ivoclar Academy has announced a continuing education program on zirconia restorations to be held June 15- June 16, 2023. "Esthetic Master Series: Achieving Extraordinary Outcomes" will be presented by Jed Archibald at the Ivoclar Academy Santa Fe Springs in Santa Fe Springs, California. 

This master level program will maximize laboratory workflow for zirconia restorations. After completing this course, participants' quality and productivity will increase, and restorations will look more amazing than was thought possible. Participants will learn how to take esthetics to the highest level with the best hand infiltration, sintering, layering, staining, glazing and finishing techniques. Maximize both productivity and esthetic results with this informative and interactive course.

This program will highlight the varying zirconia options and how to choose the best one for the clinical situation presented. It will walk through the entire post-milling process including infiltration, sintering, layering, staining, glazing and finishing. Participants will learn infiltration techniques to rival high-end ceramists. It will also discuss correct sintering principles and finishing techniques to ensure material integrity and predictable outcomes. Whether you choose to infiltrate and glaze or micro layer, your zirconia will be more esthetic and efficiently made than ever before.

Topics will include

- Learn how to control value and internal effects using infiltration techniques

- Maximize zirconia outcomes and efficiency with fast sintering programs

- Perform surface treatment using both micro layering and glazing techniques

- Master effect techniques using specific porcelain

- Use finishing techniques to finalize surface structure

Date and Location

June 15 - June 16, 2023

8:30 am - 5:00 pm PST

14 CE credits

Ivoclar Academy Santa Fe Springs

10349 Heritage Park Dr.

Suite #3

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

To learn more and register for the program, visit the Ivoclar Academy website.







Tequila and Tongue Ties Event: A Collaborative Approach to Frenectomies

Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2023

In an industry as competitive as the dental field, successful providers must stay abreast of the ever-changing dental technologies, trends, and best practices to stand out. With a commitment to advancing quality lifelong learning, BIOLASE, the world leader in laser dentistry education and training, is hosting Tequila & Tongue Ties, April 21-22 in Scottsdale, Arizona!

Given that 11% of newborns are affected by tongue tie, the annual Tequila and Tongue Ties event aims to educate medical professionals on tethered oral tissues (TOTs), which include tongue ties and lip-ties in infants and children. The event will feature hands-on training using simulated tissues and lectures from doctors with practices across the United States who will share their expertise building a laser tongue tie program, tips around using a laser to perform frenectomies, and more.


EVENT DETAILS

What: Tequila & Tongue Ties Conference 2023

When: April 21-22, 2023

Where: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona

Speakers: Experts on surgery, lactation, speech, and chiropractic subjects including, Dr. Ben Curtis, Dr. Linda Murzyn-Dantzer, Dr. Cherish Leung, Dr. Leslie Blackburn, Dr. Amanda Hankins, Dr. Trudy-Ann Frazer, Allison Lacoursiere and Olivia Smith

To learn more and register, visit the event webpage here.

 







VITA Zahnfabrik and Stratasys Announce Collaboration Plans for Esthetic 3D-Printed Dentures

Posted on Friday, April 7, 2023

Agreement would enable dental labs to use Stratasys TrueDent™ denture solution with VITA certified tooth shades to dramatically improve denture esthetics

VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG, a pioneer in tooth shade precision, dental prosthetics and technology, and Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a leader in polymer 3D-printing solutions, announced they plan to offer VITA’s certified, industry-leading tooth shades and prosthetic expertise within Stratasys’ TrueDent monolithic 3D-printed denture solutions. The combination would provide dental laboratories with an upgraded digital color workflow and promote higher efficiency in creating digital dental appliances.

TrueDent is a new FDA-cleared (Class II) dental resin made specifically for the fabrication of dental appliances, including removable dentures. It is used exclusively with the Stratasys J5 DentaJet® 3D printer.

VITA Zahnfabrik and Stratasys: a forward-looking partnership

Combining Stratasys’ solution for dentures with VITA’s certified tooth shades and prosthetic knowledge would enable dental labs to more efficiently produce a large number of personalized restorations in the same print job. Labs would be able to print esthetically accurate full-arch dentures with VITA’s shade standards, color gradients and structures to meet the restoration requirements in a completely digital workflow.

"We are thrilled to develop this partnership with Stratasys to bring our expertise in dental prosthetics and esthetics to the table. Leveraging their unique multi-material jetting technology and advanced software features, customers would be able to select VITA certified tooth shades and produce a large number of personalized, highly esthetic full arch restorations in the same print job," says Dr. Emanuel Rauter, CEO of VITA Zahnfabrik.

“A partnership with VITA Zahnfabrik represents an exciting opportunity to further enhance our innovative TrueDent monolithic 3D-printed denture solution,” says Ronen Lebi, vice president, dental at Stratasys. “With VITA’s rich experience in dental prosthetics, esthetics and shade precision, we believe we can set new benchmarks for esthetics in digital denture production.”

With a focus on customer and patient satisfaction, both companies aim to provide dental technicians and denturists with the most efficient way to create digital highly esthetic full dentures, and to continuously improve their solution.  







Envista Smile Project Donates $50,000 to Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship

Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2023

The DTA Foundation is excited to announce that Envista Smile Project has donated $50,000 to the Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship, which aims to increase diversity in the dental field. Envista's contribution to this scholarship aligns with its philanthropic mission–to improve the smiles and oral health of disadvantaged communities by supporting increased access to oral care and oral health education.

People of color are greatly underrepresented among the dentist and hygienist workforces. According to a Journal of American Dental Association study, Elevating dentistry through diversity, "Today, dental schools have student populations that are more diverse but still do not reflect the current U.S. population. And it does not seem to be moving in that direction."

The Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship aims to change that by providing scholarships to underrepresented minorities looking to start their dental education. The initiative was established by the DTA Foundation in June 2021, in partnership with the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) to increase diversity and improve access to the oral healthcare profession.

"Black dentists are significantly underrepresented in the United States," said Sarah Miller, Executive Director, DTA Foundation. "That is why the support of this scholarship is crucial for diversifying the dental field. We are grateful for this the gift from Envista Smile Project and look forward to expanding this partnership in the future."

Launched in July 2021, Envista Smile Project is a philanthropic foundation dedicated to providing oral health education to underserved communities around the world. In 2022, the non-profit organization donated more than $650,000 in charitable giving. In 2022 the Smile project also:

● Provided free dental care to more than 600 patients in need in the Dominican Republic.

● Donated goods for cleaning, cavity prevention and treatment, and consumables to Heartland Dental supporting their "Free Dentistry Day".

● Partnered with the Special Olympics, New Jersey providing access to a Nomad portable x-ray.

"We are proud to support the Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship and to empower the future generation of students pursuing a career in dentistry," said Amir Aghdaei, Envista CEO and Envista Smile Project Chairman. "We look forward to seeing how these students will make a positive difference in dentistry for years to come."

If you are interested in supporting this scholarship, contact Sarah Miller, Executive Director, at sarahmiller@dentaltradealliance.org or (703) 379-7755.







During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, AANA Emphasizes Access to Safe Dental Anesthesia Care

Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2023

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds the public that the best prevention of oral health is early detection. Also, of critical importance is ensuring patients have access to safe anesthesia care when treatments including surgery are used for oral cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 54,540 new cases of oral or oropharyngeal cancer (cancer that develops in the back of the throat) are estimated in 2023. About 11,580 people will die from these cancers in 2023. Together, these two cancers are the sixth most common type of malignancy worldwide.

Proactive oral health habits, such as regular check-ups with your dentist or healthcare provider, can help ensure that oral cancer is detected at its earliest stages. Once diagnosed, surgery is a common treatment for oral cancer, depending upon where the tumor is, its size and if it has spread. Sometime reconstructive surgery is needed too. This is done to repair the damage caused by taking out the tumor. It can also help restore the way your body works and looks.

Sedation for any oral surgery increases the complexity of care and emphasizes the importance of having sedation and anesthesia provided by an anesthesia professional, such as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), who is focused only on patient safety, monitoring, and vigilance.

"Before you have oral surgery, consult with your cancer care team about your options for anesthesia," said AANA President Angela Mund, DNP, CRNA. "Patients can count on a CRNA to stay with them throughout their procedure and provide high-quality, patient-centered care."

"Each patient has a unique response to medications utilized for sedation and anesthesia. As anesthesia experts, CRNAs are available to continuously monitor the patient, and can focus on changes in the patient's condition and intervene as necessary in emergent situations," said Mund. "Depending upon the complexity of the oral surgery, it is important to address any concerns patients may have about the anesthesia plan with their anesthesia provider. CRNAs can also help the patient move forward through their treatment of oral cancers."

CRNAs are highly educated, trained, and qualified anesthesia experts. They provide 50 million anesthetics per year in the United States, working in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered. CRNAs are skilled to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care as members of patient-centered dental care teams in all settings, including dental offices, in accordance with state law. CRNAs have the education and experience to react quickly to emergency situations in oral surgery settings, possessing the expertise to administer the anesthesia and focus solely on the patient's condition and intervene as necessary if critical events occur during the procedure.  







NYU Langone Health Opens Comprehensive, Five-Story Multispecialty Care Center in Cobble Hill

Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2023

New facility offers an off-campus emergency department, cancer care, infusion center, and a wide array of outpatient services

NYU Langone Health will tomorrow begin opening the comprehensive Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center, a state-of-the-art facility that offers an off-campus, 24-hour emergency department as well as cancer care, outpatient surgeries, and physician practices—across 165,000 square feet and 5 floors—in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill.

The robust physician practice includes 19 medical and surgical specialties throughout the new building at 70 Atlantic Avenue, which also offers an infusion center and radiology and imaging services at the site of the former Long Island College Hospital.

"The Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center greatly enhances the breadth and depth of high-quality care NYU Langone offers right here in the community," said Andrew W. Brotman, MD, executive vice president and vice dean for clinical affairs and strategy, chief clinical officer at NYU Langone Health. "This clinical hub will be transformational for the neighborhood, allowing us to offer our top-ranked care and the best outcomes to more than 200,000 patients a year."

Conceived to address the growing healthcare needs of the community, the Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center is conveniently located near mass transit, and valet parking is available for patients.

"NYU Langone's leadership to expand outpatient care across NYC ensures that underserved communities can access the care they need in their own neighborhoods," said Congressman Dan Goldman, New York's 10th Congressional District. "With the opening of the new ambulatory care center in downtown Brooklyn, I am pleased that Brooklynites of all ages will be able to access their healthcare services closer to home, including both outpatient and emergency care."

NYU Langone will further expand in Brooklyn later this spring with the opening of the Red Hook Family Health Center at NYU Langone, where it will offer primary care, dental care, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral health, and family support services.

The new care center is named after Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg in recognition of their generosity to NYU Langone, including a gift to expand access to outpatient care in Brooklyn. Longtime residents of Brooklyn Heights, the Steinbergs support and partner with many other Brooklyn-based institutions. Diane Steinberg is board chair of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and a trustee emeritus of the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Joseph Steinberg chairs Jefferies Financial Group and St. Ann's Center for Arts and Education, and is a member of NYU's Board of Trustees, NYU Tandon School of Engineering Board of Overseers, and NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center Advisory Board.

Off-Campus Emergency Department

The NYU Langone Health—Cobble Hill Emergency Department at the Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center replaces an emergency department that had been in operation since 2014 in a temporary location at 83 Amity Street. As an off-campus emergency department, medical experts can diagnose and treat the types of emergencies typically seen in a hospital emergency department, including strokes and heart attacks.

Open around-the-clock, the new emergency department further enhances the patient experience through expanded, upgraded amenities and advanced technology, including the following:

● 27 open treatment beds and bays, including 2 triage rooms and 5 negative pressure treatment rooms—nearly doubling the capacity of the former location

● two overnight hospital beds

● dedicated CT and X-ray imaging services

● bedside tablets to facilitate patient communication, education, and entertainment

The emergency department consistently performs in the 90th percentile for patient satisfaction, according to the Press Ganey Emergency Department survey.

Perlmutter Cancer Center Services and Infusion Center

Perlmutter Cancer Center at Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center at NYU Langone offers medical appointments and chemotherapy in a single convenient location, with 14 spacious, sunlit infusion bays in the on-site infusion center that also serves patients with multiple sclerosis and rheumatology- and gastroenterology-related conditions.

Marking the fourth location in Brooklyn for NYU Langone's National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Cobble Hill care team specializes in general hematology and medical and surgical oncology for a wide variety of cancers, and is supported by the Perlmutter Cancer Center network for multidisciplinary consultation. Patients at Cobble Hill also have access to clinical trials, genetic counseling, and support programs.

Physician Practices, Outpatient Surgery Center and Imaging

The Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center will have more than 65 providers from the following clinical areas:

● cardiology with comprehensive non-invasive cardiac testing

● gastroenterology

● bariatric, colorectal, and general surgery

● hematology

● internal medicine

● medical and surgical oncology

● neurology

● neurosurgery and spine surgery

● obstetrics and gynecology

● ophthalmology with an on-site optical shop

● orthopedics, including sports medicine

● pediatrics and pediatric orthopedics, with a dedicated pediatric waiting area, through Hassenfeld Children's Hospital

● plastic surgery

● podiatry

● rheumatology

● vascular surgery

Plans are underway to add specialists in oculoplastic surgery, obesity medicine, hand surgery, breast cancer, breast surgery, and women's sports medicine.

The new center also offers a full range of radiology services, including X-ray imagine, MRI scans, CT, ultrasound, mammography, and bone density testing, and the outpatient surgery center expects to perform 30 to 40 gastroenterology-, gynecology-, ophthalmology-, and podiatry-related procedures a day.

Design and Sustainability

Designed with patients and neighbors in mind, the building features terracotta panels on the façade to help the structure blend with the residential neighborhood. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide abundant natural light and views of surrounding rooftops, the New York Harbor, and the Manhattan skyline; and artwork by Brooklyn-based artists evokes nature and light.

"This new full service ambulatory facility has been designed with an overarching emphasis on the patient experience, to offer comprehensive and convenient medical care in an inviting and comfortable setting for both patients and staff in this Brooklyn community," said Vicki Match Suna, AIA, executive vice president and vice dean for real estate development and facilities at NYU Langone. "The physical environment plays an important role in wellness and health outcomes, and this informs every aspect of our design, down to the thoughtful selection of materials and furnishings, connection to nature and natural light, and the integration of art by local artists."

NYU Langone anticipates receiving U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold level certification for environmentally beneficial design and construction practices and sustainable building operations.







AAE Announces New Advantage Partner: Compliancy Group

Posted on Thursday, April 6, 2023

The American Association of Endodontists announced it has added a new AAE Advantage Partner: Compliancy Group, for HIPAA compliance management.

Through the partnership, AAE members will be provided with an automated HIPAA compliance management and tracking solution at a special members-only rate. Compliancy Group’s software, the Guard, eliminates the burden of HIPAA in a way that is simple, fast and affordable.

“The American Association of Endodontists is excited to welcome Compliancy Group as an AAE Advantage Partner,” said Ken Widelka, AAE Executive Director. “The AAE Advantage program offers hand-selected products and services designed for the unique needs of endodontists. Compliancy Group’s services will give AAE members confidence in their compliance plan, increasing patient loyalty and profitability of their practice while reducing risk.”

Using simplified software and Compliance Coaches, Compliancy Group removes the complexities and stress of HIPAA.

Services included:

● Live Coaching

● Risk Analysis

● Documentation Management

● HIPAA Training

● HIPAA Verification and Validation

Compliancy Group gives endodontic professionals confidence in their compliance plan, increasing patient loyalty, as well as profitability of their practice while reducing risk.

AAE members receive a 15% discount off the annual subscription price.

“We’re thrilled that our members will now have a trusted partner for navigating HIPAA and improving compliance in their offices,” said Dr. Stefan Zweig, AAE President. “This new partnership adds another strong benefit for members and to the roster of AAE Advantage Partners– and it’s another great example of the incredible value of AAE membership.” 







vhf Looks Back on a Successful IDS 2023

Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2023

New EASE CLASS inspires tradeshow visitors in Cologne

At IDS 2023 in Cologne, vhf presented the entire EASE CLASS to the world for the first time. The highly anticipated unveiling of the announced third world premiere be­came the ceremonial IDS starting shot for vhf and the center of attraction for numer­ous trade visitors. Punctually at 12 o’clock on Tuesday, March 14, Dr. Nicolas Rohde - Chief Strategy Officer of vhf, presented the new E3. For the first time all three ma­chines of the new EASE CLASS could be seen together and experienced up close: the five-axis puck milling machine E5, the four-axis block milling machine E4 and the E3 as a special machine for cutting out thermoformed rails. This strong trio covers just about all materials and indications that may arise in the laboratory and practice. In ad­dition, the trade fair visitors could get to know the high-performance dental milling machines N4+, K5+, S5 at close range at the vhf booth and learn everything about the two high-end models Z4 and R5.

For the many tradeshow visitors at the vhf booth in Hall 1, it became clear at first glance what the newly presented EASE CLASS promises: High-quality restorations combined with simplicity. They could convince themselves of this directly on site and learn all about the numerous highlights of the new E series. For example, in addition to a compact design and low weight, the E3, E4 and E5 are characterized by the fact that they do not require any compressed air at all and feature a service-friendly concept. Viewed in detail, the E5 is an in­novative dry milling machine for circular blanks, which, thanks to its five axes, masters even complex indications with maximum precision. The compact E4 wet grinding machine, on the other hand, has four axes and was developed for both wet and dry machining of blocks. With the E3, vhf is opening up orthodontic applications for the first time. It is a milling machine that is specifically designed for cutting out various forms of deep-drawing splints such as aligners, bite splints, grinding splints and other variants up to sports mouth guards.

“The IDS was a complete success for us”, Sven Marquart, Head of Sales at vhf, summarizes the trade show week in Cologne succinctly. “The interest of the international trade fair vis­itors and diverse experts around our newly presented EASE CLASS was huge. For us, this is once again confirmation that we have hit a nerve with our new product range for the simple and inexpensive entry into high-quality restorations.”

In addition to the many vhf trade show highlights, the mechanical engineering specialist from Southern Germany also attracted attention with the EASE LOUNGE. Here, the numer­ous guests could look forward to a daily special guest interview with Dr. Nicolas Rohde, Chief Strategy Officer of vhf, who had invited renowned discussion partners on exciting top­ics to the IDS. On Tuesday, for example, Dr. Michael Scherer explained the advantages and disadvantages of the two different manufacturing processes in the talk Milling vs. Printing. On Wednesday, Dr. Karla Soto spoke about Creating Beautiful Smiles In-Office. In addition, on Thursday, Dr. John A. Sorensen from the University of Washington focused on the ma­chining accuracy of milling machines. The title of his talk, Milling Machine Accuracy. With Make dentures Great Again, Dr. Miguel Stanley brought the exciting series of interviews to a crowning conclusion. Immediately following the talks, the trade show audience was invited to round off the trade show day with cocktails, music and more in the EASE LOUNGE.







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