Ivoclar, a leading manufacturer of integrated solutions for dentistry, is collaborating with Cayster Inc., a developer of software and solutions for digital dentistry, on new intraoral scanning opportunities and workflows for dental professionals. The collaboration marks a new era in digital dentistry and will enable dentists, laboratories, trainers and mentors to seamlessly collaborate in real-time. Together, they are enhancing the intaoral scanning experience!

“This is a transformative step in advancing dentistry”, says Chris Holden,“ President, Ivoclar Inc. - North America. “This collaboration leverages Ivoclar’s digital workflow and restorative materials expertise jointly with Cayster’s technology application producing an amazing user experience while delivering an elevated standard of patient care.”

Cayster’s innovative software and digital dentistry ecosystem eliminates inefficiencies by integrating disparate technologies and provides dental offices and dental laboratories with an end-to-end solution that enhances clinical and operational outcomes.

"We are thrilled to be bringing our unique technology to Ivoclar, a company that is a leader in so many facets of restorative digital dentistry," said Dr. Gary Kaye, Chairman and Co-founder Cayster, Inc.

Cayster’s robust all-in-one digital platform integrates Ivoclar’s VivaScan intraoral scanner to significantly reduces remakes, improves turn-around-times and minimizes chairside adjustments, and connects seamlessly with financial and business intelligence platforms. 

New offering expands the glidewell.io™ In-Office Solution platform by incorporating 3D printing to further streamline digital dentistry workflows.

Glidewell, the nation's largest dental lab and a leader in dental technology, announced a new partnership with LuxCreo, a leading 3D printing company in dental appliances based in San Francisco, to introduce the fastprint.io™ 3D Printing Solution. This co-branded dental 3D printing solution is part of Glidewell's rapidly growing glidewell.io™ In-Office Solution platform and expands Glidewell's portfolio of digital solutions that bring the world's most innovative dental lab chairside.

The glidewell.io In-Office Solution uses advanced digital technology to create single-visit restorations made from BruxZir® NOW fully sintered zirconia and other industry-leading materials. This affordable AI-driven chairside CAD/CAM system gives clinicians full control over the restorative process and makes it simple to provide patients with lab-quality, convenient treatment options while increasing practice profitability. With the addition of LuxCreo's fully integrated solutions — cloud-connected 3D printers, AI-enabled printing software and advanced materials — dentists can now offer more comprehensive treatment options to their patients.

"LuxCreo is proud to partner with Glidewell to seamlessly deliver our latest end-to-end 3D printing solution that expands same-day chairside production to more dental applications," said LuxCreo co-founder and chief revenue officer Michael Strohecker. "LuxCreo is focused on developing and delivering innovative 3D printing technologies, like Digital Polishing™, that provide an exceptional patient experience with faster, more accurate automated workflows."

The fastprint.io 3D Printing Solution combines the innovation of LuxCreo with the user-friendly workflow of the glidewell.io In-Office Solution to give clinicians an efficient, cost-effective 3D printing experience. With a range of resins developed and used by Glidewell, dental professionals are able to create models and nightguards with a streamlined workflow. Users will also benefit from LuxCreo's recent FDA Class II 510(k) clearance to produce same-day clear aligners in as little as two hours. Additional indications, including retainers, dentures and crowns, are currently in development. The fastprint.io requires minimal post-processing compared to other 3D-printed technologies and can directly print clear appliances with LuxCreo Digital Polishing™.

"Clinicians are looking for simplified, low-labor workflows," said Robert Brenneise, senior vice president of sales, marketing and education at Glidewell. "That's why we're committed to delivering products that are user-friendly, affordably priced and backed by manufacturer-direct support. With LuxCreo's mission to simplify sustainable production with additive manufacturing, we found a partner who shares our core value of improving the lives of dentists and their patients through digital innovations that make dentistry easier and more effective."

The fastprint.io 3D Printing Solution will be available exclusively through Glidewell in a bundle that includes the 3D printer, starter kit, and wash and cure units for $16,990. Bundle options that include the fastscan.io™ Scanning Solution and fastmill.io™ In-Office Mill are also available.

"One of our primary goals with glidewell.io is to make digital dentistry more accessible and affordable to dentists everywhere," said Jim Glidewell, founder and president of Glidewell. "By adding fastprint.io, we're building toward a future where every dentist can control their own restorative workflow — bringing value to the practice and patients alike."

To learn more about the fastprint.io 3D Printing Solution, visit www.glidewell.io/promotions/about-fastprint-io or call 844-949-7184. For more information about LuxCreo, visit www.luxcreo.com or contact Fin Watterson at Fin.Watterson@luxcreo.com or 415-565-9304.

PDS Issues Over 1,900 Continuing Education Credits at Event to Cultivate Expertise Within Its Network of Supported Clinicians.

Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), a leading dental support organization in the U.S., recently concluded its highly anticipated annual conference, Pacific Dental Services XP 2023, held in Dallas, Texas. The event proved to be an outstanding platform for professional growth, as PDS awarded over 1,900 continuing education (CE) credits to the 500 supported clinicians in attendance.

The conference’s robust curriculum is part of PDS’ broader continuing education program, which offers a comprehensive selection of over 1,000 free CE units available online or in-person through PDS University. This program exemplifies the company's unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and expertise development among its network of supported clinicians.

Led by internal and external industry experts, the event’s keynote presentations and educational breakout sessions explored a range of timely clinical topics such as:

• Implant restorative fundamentals

• Socket preservation techniques

• Creating healthier patients with salivary diagnostics

• Interpreting cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images

• Efficiencies with integrated electronic health records (Epic)

• Incorporating Mouth-Body Connection® education into the dental practice

Pacific Dental Services XP 2023 brought together supported clinicians, team members, regional managers, and directors of support departments, fostering an environment of collaboration and learning. The conference provided attendees with a dynamic experience, promoting the sharing of best practices within the dental industry.

The event culminated with the presentation of the prestigious PDS XP Awards. These accolades served to acknowledge extraordinary performance within the organization across 10 distinct categories. PDS also celebrated 100 team members, handpicked from thousands of peer-submitted nominations, in recognition of their remarkable performance and unwavering dedication to the company's vision of becoming “The Greatest Dental Company in America.”

Supporting Professional Growth: Pacific Dental Services' First-of-its-kind College Advancement Program Helps Team Members Reach Their Goals

Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), a leading national leading dental and medical support organization, is celebrating a groundbreaking achievement this week as it honors the first graduate from its College Advancement Program. Deja Yslava, who started at PDS two and a half years ago first as a healthcare coordinator and worked her way up to operations manager in training (OMT), has earned her bachelor’s degree in community health from Arizona State University (ASU) through the program.

The PDS College Advancement Program, which launched in 2021, is the first of its kind in the dental industry, offering eligible team members 100 percent up-front college tuition coverage towards an undergraduate degree of their choice through ASU Online. In partnership with InStride, a premier global provider of strategic workforce education, the program allows PDS operations managers, healthcare coordinators and dental assistants the flexibility and satisfaction of advancing their careers while earning their education tuition and debt-free – all while remaining employed full-time.

Yslava was inspired by her father, a self-made, hardworking man who dreamt of his children attaining higher education and graduating from college. She began attending on-campus classes at ASU in 2015 but had to stop two years shy of graduating, in part due to the heavy financial burden. Starting in 2021, the PDS College Advancement Program provided the scholarship funds that enabled her to resume her studies online while continuing to work and eventually graduate.

Yslava said she chose community health as her major to help those in need and gained knowledge that informs her work at PDS. “I learned a lot about health literacy through my degree program and how every patient has a different understanding of his or her own health,” Yslava said. “In my work as an OMT, it’s a good reminder to meet patients where they are as individuals and help educate them about not only their oral health but its connection to their overall health.”

“I am so grateful for the opportunity that Pacific Dental Services has given me to achieve my dream of earning a college degree, and for the support and encouragement that my managers provided along the way. I feel truly valued by PDS and have a deep sense of loyalty and appreciation for the investment the company has made in me and my future.”

Trish Elliott, vice president of PDS’ people services department, said, “We are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of our first College Advancement Program participant, Deja Yslava. At Pacific Dental Services, we are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our team members, both personally and professionally. This milestone is a testament to our commitment to providing team members with the resources and opportunities to thrive in their careers and in life.”

According to a survey taken by team members currently enrolled in the College Advancement Program, 94 percent of learners said the program increased their desire to grow their professional career with PDS. This program is one of several education benefits available to the company’s team members. For those who may not be eligible for the College Advancement Program, other options include a traditional tuition reimbursement program up to $5,250 per year, over 1,000 units of free continuing education, and a professional development program focused on specialized training and certificates.

To learn more about the Pacific Dental Services College Advancement Program, visit pacificdentalservices.com/education.

Henry Schein Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Underscores the Importance of the “Human Touch in a Digital World”

Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, delivered the commencement address on May 12, 2023, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry.

Addressing the 2023 graduating class, Mr. Bergman stressed that in today’s digitized world, the concern for people – the human connection in the practice of dentistry – will always be paramount, from caring for patients and building and mentoring the office team to collaborating with other health care professionals, and giving back to society. He emphasized that the human touch is essential in building and strengthening relationships, whether it be in dentistry or other facets of society.

“We live in a world that is increasingly driven by technology, but we must remember that technology is just a tool, and humans wield that tool. How we wield that tool depends on our human touch,” said Mr. Bergman. “What links the best dental practitioners across the decades, and will continue to be the defining quality of the best dentists in the future, is the ability to establish a caring human connection.”

Mr. Bergman noted that the human touch is key in the interdisciplinary collaboration between oral health and the other medical disciplines. He underlined how dentistry is a vital component of the health care spectrum, with a direct correlation between good oral care and good overall health.

The graduation was officiated by Janet Guthmiller, DDS, PhD, Dean of the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. The graduating class included 150 members receiving degrees in dental hygiene, advanced dental education programs, and dentistry.

“We applaud the 2023 graduating class of the UNC Adams School of Dentistry for their hard work, resilience, and dedication,” said Dean Guthmiller. “As our students begin their oral health careers, Mr. Bergman’s message of establishing the human connection could not be more relevant. I know our graduates will continue to make us proud and provide outstanding patient care to the communities they serve!”

In addition, Mr. Bergman highlighted the technological advances available for dental professionals today, including digital scanners, 2D and 3D imaging, 3D printing, advanced implants, aligners, and dental materials, lasers, clinical software with artificial intelligence embedded for diagnostic support, and rapid salivary diagnostics to detect oral cancer and other diseases. He reinforced that this technology is worth celebrating, but it cannot replace the human need for connection between the health care practitioner and the patient or the unique human ability to dream and imagine a new future.

Partnership expands Leixir’s clinical education, training and lab production capabilities within Texas, while also providing Care 1st a national platform for their clinical education via Leixir’s centers of excellence.

Leixir Dental Group (“Leixir”), a leading technology-oriented dental laboratory headquartered in Oldsmar, Florida, announces its strategic partnership with the Care 1st Dental Institute (“Care 1st”), a newly established clinical education and training organization based near Dallas, Texas.

Founded and led by Dr. David M. Chei and Dr. Jaebum Lee, Care 1st Dental Institute is a clinical training organization focused on helping clinicians reach their potential through expanding their clinical capabilities and integrating new technologies into their practices. The clinical education and training focuses on oral surgery and implantology, while the technology education is focused on, but not limited to intra-oral scanning (IOS) and photogrammetry. The Care 1st facility is a one-of-a-kind facility in Texas, which features a 20+ person lecture room, an in-office dental laboratory, and four operatories including one operatory equipped with audio-visual connectivity to enable remote monitoring.

Leixir Dental Group’s expertise in providing implant and full-arch restorations as well as intra-oral scanner training, is a perfect combination with Care 1st leadership in oral surgery and dental technology. This partnership will allow Leixir and Care 1st to deliver best-in-class training and education to dental professionals in Texas and across the Unites States. This partnership also allows Leixir and its customers to benefit from the decades of clinical experience of Dr. Jaebum Lee and the Care 1st faculty members. These key opinion leader clinicians will not only offer their courses through the Carrollton Care 1st facility, but now have access to Leixir’s three training & education centers in Tampa, Baltimore and Providence.

“Leixir Dental Group has supported dental professionals and their patients in Texas for many years, but this partnership allows us to expand our reach in Texas and offer a more robust set of hands-on training solutions,” said Rafe Hanahan, Leixir’s Chief Strategy Officer. “Their world-class facility as well as their in-house lab will prove to be invaluable as we strive to better support our clinician customers in Texas with a broader set of education, training and lab offerings. Additionally, we’re thrilled to bring Dr. Lee and the other Care 1st faculty’s curriculum to our existing customers in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast via our Leixir training centers.”

“We at Care1st Dental Institute are thrilled to have a premier lab partner such as the Leixir Dental Group to support our dental education curriculum and provide high-quality lab services to augment that curriculum. Moreover, both organizations share a common passion for implantology, chair-side technology and clinical education, which creates great alignment between the two organizations,” said Dr. David M. Chei, one of the founding partners. “This partnership with Leixir leverages our centrally located facility in Texas and adds greater reach to the Southeast and East Coast through Leixir’s existing training facilities. We’re excited about the potential to deliver even more exceptional educational services throughout the U.S. with this partnership,” said Dr. Jaebum Lee, a founder partner of Care 1st.

To provide maximum flexibility, CANDULOR expands the XPLEX material families with three milling disks and a new bonding material.

High level of individuality and flexibility

The high-impact XPLEX material is now available as a disk for CAD/CAM-supported fabrication. Three denture shades are available (1, 5 and 34), which correspond to the shades of the existing XPLEX denture materials. The laboratory thus has the option of responding to the different preferences of the technicians, who are free to choose the method of completion. For analog processing, one can continue to work with the dual-application high-impact polymer and the respective hot or cold monomer components; for digital fabrication, the XPLEX Base denture base disks were developed.

Good material performance

The improved physical properties of the high-impact material offer high fracture resistance. In addition, the fracture resistance is significantly increased compared to conventional PMMA materials and the material impresses with low discoloration and plaque adhesion, good polishability and a good bond to denture teeth.

Processing

Next to the XPLEX Base disks, the TCR family is also being complemented with tooth-colored disks. With the combination of the TCR Mono and TCR Multi disks and the XPLEX Base denture base material, individual dental arches, tooth segments and denture bases can now be milled for the first time.

The use of XPLEX Bond is recommended for optimal bonding of the milled or prefabricated denture teeth to the milled denture base. This involves a PMMA-based autopolymerizing composite developed specifically for this family of materials.

For more information, visit www.candulor.com.

CANDULOR launches tooth-colored discs, thus expanding the TCR family of materials.

Analog and digital fabrication with a single material.

The discs TCR Mono and TCR Multi represent the two new family members in the TCR family of materials. Together with the PhysioSet TCR and PhysioSelect TCR tooth lines, hybrid fabrication is now possible (analog and digital). The application possibilities of the discs are numerous. They can be used for the fabrication of single teeth and tooth segments, as well as for creating full or hybrid dentures.

The TCR Mono is a tooth-colored, monochromatic stained disc. With the multichromatic colored TCR Multi, the harmonious color gradient ensures a high level of esthetics, making subsequent characterization no longer necessary. The 20 mm thick TCR Mono and TCR Multi Discs are available in shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, B3, C2 and D2. In addition, the bleach shade BL3 is also offered.

The proven TCR material in two discs and two tooth lines.

The entire product family is made of durable TwinCrossedResin, the 3rd generation TCR material. This is a highly modified type of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) variant in which both the polymer as well as the matrix are cross-linked. This is done by producing highly cross-linked polymer in combination with cross-linked matrix. This ensures good abrasion resistance and resistance to plaque*.

* Abrasion resistance, clinical study over 2 years; plaque resistance measured in the laboratory

TCR Mono: Monochromatic

Shades: A1, A2, A3, A3,5, B1, B3, C2, D2, BL3

Size: 98.5 – 20 mm

TCR Multi: Multicolor

Shades: A1, A2, A3, A3,5, B1, B3, C2, D2, BL3

Size: 98.5 – 20 mm

 For more information visit www.candulor.com

J. MORITA USA, world leader in endodontics, has announced the Tri Auto ZX2+, an upgraded endodontic handpiece with a built-in apex locator. This cordless unit now supports reciprocation files, and its new generation Optimum Glide Path 2 (OGP2) mode further increases safety and ease of use.

OGP2 offers an innovative reciprocating feature. Its intelligent motion reduces file binding, and when it does occur, dramatically reduces the chance of files breaking inside the canal. Even with curved or narrow root canals, OGP2 allows you to provide treatment that maintains the original root canal shape. From a #10 scout file to the widest size available, Tri Auto ZX2+ handles any clockwise (CW) or counterclockwise (CCW) file all in one mode. Patency, glide path preparation, and shaping can all be performed with OGP2, allowing you to focus on treatment rather than settings.

In addition, Tri Auto ZX2+ offers proven Optimum Torque Reverse (OTR) technology. OTR technology offers superior safety while efficiently preparing the canal. Continuous rotation is maintained until the file encounters resistance in the curved and difficult part of the canal. Depending on the file load, the motor alternates between forward and reverse rotation with great sensitivity to prevent jamming and file breakage. OTR mode now supports reciprocation files in addition to rotary files. Modification of the cutting angle can be made to suit your needs.

Tri Auto ZX2+ also features a built-in apex locator with Morita’s world-renowned technology. The motor is linked with the canal measurement function and the position of the file tip inside the canal is shown in the display.

“This handpiece is now in its third generation,” commented Manabu Ehara, Senior Vice President for J. MORITA USA. “Our research and development team concentrated on maximizing the efficiency of this motor, truly exemplifying the motto: ‘Endo. Optimized.’ Its ability to now operate with popular reciprocation files is an important component. Tri Auto ZX2+ will streamline the root canal procedure and further solidify Morita’s stronghold in the endodontic market.”

During the CDA Presents Anaheim meeting, May 18-20, 2023, Morita will have a Tri Auto ZX2+ available for demonstration, plus a free gift for dentists, at booth #2138.

For more information on Tri Auto ZX2+, visit www.morita.com/usa or call 1-888-JMORITA (566-7482).  

Carver will Lead Critical Strategy, Integration, and Operational Efforts Across the Organization’s Full Portfolio

Today, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® announced that Leslie Carver, MHA, has joined the organization as Chief Operating Officer.

With over 30 years of health care industry experience, Carver will leverage her leadership and expertise to create the operational rigor necessary to build a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system for all. As part of the CareQuest Institute executive team, Carver will lead critical strategy, integration, and operational efforts across the organization’s full portfolio.

“I am thrilled to welcome Leslie to our team at CareQuest Institute,” said Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, MBA, president and CEO of CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. “As a strategic and hands-on operational leader, Leslie has shown clear dedication to health care transformation over the course of her career, proving that she will be an invaluable leader to help us reimagine oral health and create a better health care system.

“CareQuest Institute is not only elevating the critical importance of oral health but taking intentional steps to break down barriers to care for everyone,” said Carver. “My new colleagues are passionate about this work, and I welcome the opportunity to join them in pursuit of operational excellence and a more equitable health care system.”

Carver’s responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer will include:

● Directing CareQuest Institute's daily operations and strategic growth; 

● Overseeing CareQuest Institute’s data and information strategy, project management, marketing, and operations teams; and 

● Building organizational infrastructure to support the organization’s mission and intended impact. 

Before joining CareQuest Institute, Carver served as executive director of Boston HealthNet, where she led an integrated network of 11 Federally Qualified Health Centers affiliated with Boston Medical Center and managed the implementation of MassHealth’s Accountable Care Organizations program for more than 115,000 members. Carver also brings extensive experience with health plans, including leading value-based contracting strategy at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and contract management at Tufts Health Plan.

Carver earned her bachelor’s degree in health management and policy from the University of New Hampshire and her master’s degree in health administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.