Today, A-dec announced a breakthrough in dental equipment with the launch of its first-ever digitally connected delivery systems: the A-dec 500 Pro and A-dec 300 Pro platforms.

A-dec President, Marv Nelson, noted that the company has a long history of innovation and a deeply embedded mission of working for the betterment of dentistry. “We believe that connected dental equipment is the future of dentistry,” he said. “A-dec is leading the way with the introduction of these new delivery systems. Like all A-dec products, they’re designed to be simple, reliable, and intuitive.”

At the heart of the company’s new technology platform is A-dec+, an updatable software platform that supports the doctor and the dental practice, as well as their A-dec equipment, with a new level of connection.

A-dec VP of Digital and Technology, Ryan Williams, explained, “Doctors are already familiar with smart, connected products in their daily lives. Our goal is to bring that technology, and an improved user experience, into their operatories—and to elevate their practices now and into the future.”

A-dec+ provides the digital foundation to integrate and seamlessly add the latest products, applications, and features. With use of the A-dec+ mobile or web application, doctors will gain a centralized platform to view their ecosystem of connected equipment, where valuable insights into the use and performance of their connected equipment will grow with them. Whether viewing a connected operatory, clinic, or multiple locations, A-dec+ connects the doctor to their practice. As advancements in technology occur, A-dec+ software updates will enable A-dec equipment to evolve.

The A-dec 500 Pro delivery comes fully enabled with A-dec+; adding the A-dec+ Gateway enables A-dec+ on the 300 Pro delivery. Both deliveries also feature new user interfaces to support the A-dec+ platform: the Dynamic Screen 7 touchscreen (A-dec 500 Pro) and the Control Pad 5i (A-dec 300 Pro). All new 311, 411, and 511 chairs, in addition to the A-dec 500 assistant’s line, will be fully A-dec+ compatible, accepting software updates while offering the benefits of a connected platform.

Nelson and Williams emphasized that these new solutions are the first of several A-dec+ supported products the company plans to release. “The A-dec 500 Pro and A-dec 300 Pro are only the beginning,” said Williams. “Doctors can look forward to seeing more A-dec products enabled with A-dec+ technology.”

Order acceptance for the A-dec 500 Pro and A-dec 300 Pro delivery systems begins today, along with the new A-dec 341 and A-dec Inspire® 391 treatment consoles.

Learn more at a-dec.com/500 and a-dec.com/300

About A-dec

Founded in 1964, A-dec has grown into one of the largest privately-owned dental equipment manufacturers in the United States, recognized as a global leader in dental solutions. A-dec operates manufacturing facilities in Newberg, Oregon and Hangzhou, China; a showroom and education center in Nashville, Tennessee; and distribution centers in Nuneaton, United Kingdom and Mascot, Australia. A-dec dental chairs, delivery systems, dental lights, dental furniture, mechanical room equipment, A-dec 360™ infection control products—and now connection solution platforms—embody the company's mission to work for the betterment of dentistry worldwide. To learn more, visit www.a-dec.com.

These Exclusive Industry Insights Aim to Revolutionize How Dental Practices Retain and Attract New Patients

In an effort to help dentists maximize their practices’ efficiency and patient satisfaction, Dandy has today announced the release of its first Dandy Dental Study: Patient Experience. Through original research, Dandy hopes to ultimately bring value to the dental community in the form of need-to-know intel and actionable next steps.

“We’ve orchestrated a survey of US dental patients and then synthesized the data in a way that gives color and real recommendations to dentists,” said Jeremy Wano, DMD, head of customer experience programs at Dandy. “For this first installment in particular, we honed in on three core elements of any dental practice: attracting new patients, retaining existing patients, and general findings around patient dissatisfaction. Our hope is that dentists can run with this and make meaningful change for their patients and ultimately their businesses.”

This first study of the series, linked here, is set to focus on patient experience. After noticing a “soft skills” gap in the profession, the team at Dandy chose to cast this survey to see what patients really think about their dentists, what makes them like the practice they go to, what would make them leave a practice, what they look for in a practice, and what would prompt them to endorse a practice.

One of the most valuable takeaways within the study, particularly from a marketing standpoint, is that 67% of people looking for a new dentist use online reviews, with Google being the most popular platform by a landslide. Additional findings can be found below:

Attracting New Patients:

● 76% of people looking at online reviews seek information on location and insurance in reviews.

● 1-in-4 look for modern dental technology in the reviews.

● 72% of 26-35 year-olds have switched dentists within the past five years

Retaining Existing Patients:

● 93% of patients who said their procedures were explained well, rated their dentist 5-out-of-5.

● Practices with a scanner were 12% more likely to be recommended than those with traditional methods. Patients who experienced the digital scanner perceived to have less time in the chair than expected to those who had traditional impressions.

● 62% of patients have switched dentists due to poor experience and rated their dentist low on transparency

Patient Dissatisfaction:

● 8% of Adult US dental patients only go to the dentist when something is wrong.

● 15% of the country switches dentists each year.

● On average patients switch dentists every 7 years.

Dandy is the only end-to-end partner for dental practices incorporating digital dentistry, and practices efficiency through revolutionary technology, skillful training, and world-class support.

A dentist who is powered by Dandy, Dr. Barry Bartusiak of Bartusiak Dental Care said, “There’s an absolute direct correlation between patient satisfaction and your practice’s bottom line. Patients don’t know if I did a good job–if I'm Da Vinci in the way I did their fillings–they have no idea. But their perception, because we treated them with respect and kindness, leads us to where we wanna be. The patient's perception is, ‘Dentists are all about the same’ so what sets you apart is, in their opinion, is how you treated them.”

The Dandy Dental Study tapped Isurus Market Research to survey 600 Americans aged 26 and above who go to the dentist regularly and have had a dental procedure done within the last 10 years.

Additional stats and quotes:

88% of those 35 years old and under looked at Google Reviews.

76% of people looking at online reviews seek information on location and insurance in reviews 77% of people look at the practice’s website

75% of people who rate their dentist very high have recommended the practice

81% have high satisfaction with their current dentist

What prompted elective procedure:

30% Just wanted it done

19% Thought about it, didn’t seriously consider until a conversation with dentist

51% Dentist suggested it

How quickly a dental procedure was done:

75% ASAP

14% Put if off because of schedule

8% Put it off to think about it

4% Put it off until something forced it to be done

Why people switch dentists:

28% because they moved away from location of practice

23% because of a poor experience

22% because insurance changed

25% of people over 55 years old had to find a new dentist because theirs retired

For more information, visit meetdandy.com and find the e-book available for download here.

With This Donation, The Company Promotes Wellness and Health Education for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities Around The World

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, will support the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screenings at the Special Olympics World Games, that take place from 17 to 25 June 2023 in Berlin, Germany, by donating a range of oral health and medical products essential to overall health and wellness. The Healthy Athletes program offers health screenings and education to participating Special Olympics athletes with the goal of promoting healthy lifestyle choices and identifying problems that may need additional follow-up care.

Henry Schein has supported Special Olympics since 2018 donating essential health care products to support programs in the United States, Canada, Germany, Israel, Jamaica, and the United Kingdom. Through this partnership, the Company has been named a Special Olympics health provider partner.

According to Special Olympics, an organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee, people with intellectual disabilities are frequently among the most medically vulnerable populations in any country, despite severe need and higher health risks.

“Thanks to our long-term partnership with Henry Schein and their continuous contribution of health care products to our Healthy Athletes program, we were able to strengthen our ability to provide the high-quality health screenings that our athletes need while also drawing attention to the health issues faced by people with intellectual disabilities,” said Annemarie Hill, Special Olympics Senior Vice President, Global Health Operations. “Henry Schein and Special Olympics share the belief that all people deserve quality health care regardless of their differences.”

Henry Schein’s donations will be used during the Special Olympic World Games for screenings in five of the Healthy Athletes disciplines, including Special Smiles, which provides athletes with comprehensive oral health care information, free dental screenings, instructions on proper brushing and flossing techniques, and if needed, a referral to a dental care provider at home trained to treat people with intellectual disabilities. Henry Schein’s donations also support Fit Feet (podiatry), FUNFitness (physical therapy), Health Promotion (prevention and nutrition), and Strong Minds (emotional health).

“Advancing health equity and expanding access to care for those in need closely aligns with our belief in the power of wellness, prevention, treatment, and education,” said Jennifer Kim Field, Chief Sustainability Officer at Henry Schein. “We believe that overall health and oral health are closely connected. Knowing that people with intellectual disabilities are often at higher risk for additional health limitations, we are encouraged that this program provides convenient access to optimum health care. We are honored to once again join with Special Olympics and support a program that enables health professionals to help set athletes with intellectual disabilities on the path to a lifetime of good overall health.”

Since its inception in 1997, Healthy Athletes has delivered over two million free health screenings and trained over 300,000 health care professionals, clinical volunteers, and students in using adapted screening protocols and in communicating effectively with people with intellectual disabilities. These trainings also aid in building the health care community’s capacity to serve the needs of people with intellectual disabilities outside of Special Olympics events, as providers take these skills back to their practices and provide higher quality health care to people with intellectual disabilities – not just Special Olympic athletes – in their communities.

The donations to Special Olympics Healthy Athletes are an initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the company’s global corporate social responsibility program.

Aseptico is introducing its new 1070 Series implant motor in response to clinicians who have expressed a desire for a simple, powerful, streamlined motor system that can handle implant cases efficiently without unnecessary complexity.

Aseptico Inc. has announced the introduction of a new dental implant motor to its already extensive lineup of dental motor systems.

The new Aseptico® 1070 Series Implant Motor is a powerful and efficient tool designed to streamline dental implant procedures. With its compact size, intuitive interface, and multifunction foot control, this implant motor offers the clinician ease-of-use, power, and precision at an affordable price.

Aseptico Inc. is introducing the new 1070 Series implant motor in response to clinicians who have expressed a desire for a simple, powerful, streamlined dental motor system that can handle implant cases efficiently without unnecessary complexity.

“The new 1070 Series Implant Motor is like the sports car of implant motors -- it has plenty of power and allows the dentist to have precise control of speed, torque, direction, irrigation flow, and presets, at the touch of a fingertip or tap on the multifunction foot control,” said Stuart Kazen, Director of Domestic Sales for Aseptico Inc.

Benefits of the new Aseptico® 1070 Series Implant Motor for dentists placing dental implants include:

• Streamlines workflow: Osteotomy and implant placement are handled with ease using an available Mont Blanc 20:1 reduction handpiece.

• User-friendly interface: The touchscreen display and intuitive user interface make it simple to adjust motor settings according to the dentist’s preferences.

• Hands-free control: The multifunction foot control enables easy adjustment of speed, direction, irrigation flow, torque, and presets, enhancing efficiency and infection control.

• Precise and powerful: The brushless 40,000 RPM motor delivers the power needed for accurate and efficient implant procedures.

• Versatility: With the 1:1 setting (and available 1:1 straight handpiece attachment), the 1070 Series motor is also suitable for surgical and low-speed procedures.

• Customization options: The eight programmable presets allow customization of motor settings based on preferred techniques.

• Enhanced accuracy: The integrated handpiece calibration feature ensures speed and torque accuracy at the bur, providing consistent and reliable performance.

• Compact and durable: The motor's compact footprint and water-resistant chassis design make it suitable for various clinical environments.

• Sustainability-focused: The Aseptico® 1070 Series implant motor utilizes autoclavable irrigation tubing, reducing waste and saving costs compared to single-use, disposable tubing.

• Warranty and service: Aseptico offers a two-year motor warranty with dedicated service provided in the USA.

The retail price for the Aseptico® 1070 Series Implant Motor is only $3,550. As a special introductory offer during the dates of June 1–Aug 21, 2023, buyers will receive a free Mont Blanc 20:1 handpiece with each purchase of an Aseptico® 1070 Series Implant Motor. To learn more about the new Aseptico® 1070 Series Implant Motor and offer details, visit aseptico.com.

Announcing Newly Offered Fall 2023 Continuing Education Lectures and Hands-on Workshops

Cosmedent’s Center for Esthetic Excellence, (CEE) has scheduled a lecture and hands-on workshop, entitled, “From Good to Great in Anterior Composite Restorations: The Devil’s in the Details,” presented by Dr. Brian LeSage, on October 26-27, 2023, Thursday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Learn the subtle but crucial nuances in the lecture and ten hands on exercises to recreate the dentin, enamel, and maverick coloring that each tooth possesses. Create a freehand central incisor, repair a Class IV fracture with and without a putty matrix. Learn 8 steps to a seamless restoration. Discover the correct steps for finishing and polishing to achieve an appropriate luster on a composite restoration.

For more information regarding this course, please contact Erika Heier at 800-837-2321 or cee@cosmedent.com.

The American Friends of Dental Volunteers for Israel (AFDVI) has announced a webinar addressing the process of removing and replacing dental implants along with techniques for preserving implants affected by advanced peri-implantitis and the associated advantages. The webinar, "Peri-implantitis: What are the Treatment Options for Failing Implants with Advanced Peri-implantitis?" will be presented by Dr. Stuart Froum and Dr. David Weinstein on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm EDT. Dr. Stuart Froum is renowned for his utilization of contemporary evidence-based products and methods to ensure successful implant placement and, when necessary, implant preservation. Dr. David Weinstein is a distinguished practitioner, who earned a specialized certificate in Periodontics from Columbia University.

Event Details:

• When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm EDT

• Where: Virtual

• Who: Dr. Stuart Froum and Dr. David Weinstein

• Cost: $125.00 USD entry donation via online registration

To register, visit: https://americanfriendsofdvi.org/event/peri-implantitis/

The American Society for Dental Aesthetics invites attendees to register for the ASDA International Conference on Dental Aesthetics, which will be held November 1-4, 2023, at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota in Sarasota, Florida. The meeting opens Wednesday evening with the Outdoor Welcome Reception. Lectures are presented each morning, beginning with the Smigel Keynote lecture by Dr. Adamo Notorantonio and Dr. Amanda Seay. Featured speakers include renowned laboratory technicians Matt and Michael Roberts, Dr. Frank Celenza, Dr. Oliver Pin-Harry, and Dr. Robert Ritter. Each afternoon hands-on workshops are presented. There are evening social events and spouse events being planned. Friday afternoon the Golf Tournament will be held at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club. The meeting concludes with the Saturday evening Directors’ Dinner Dance. For more information, please visit www.asdatoday.com or call 1-888-988-ASDA.

Christoph Roeer joins vhf Inc. in New York

The full-service provider of dental milling machines vhf camfacture AG has appointed a new CEO for its North American subsidiary vhf Inc. Christoph Roeer, a German-American who was most recently managing director at NT Dental, takes over as the CEO of vhf Inc. in New York. He succeeds Mohamed Soliman.

In the past years, vhf has grown significantly as one of the world's leading manufacturers of state-of-the-art dental milling machines and grinding units – made in Germany – in the USA and Canada. By refilling the CEO position of vhf Inc., vhf strengthens its North American business and continues its very successful path.

"We are very pleased to have Christoph Roeer, an experienced CEO and well-connected industry expert, to lead vhf Inc.", said Dr. Nicolas Rohde, Chief Strategy Officer of vhf camfacture AG and member of the Board of vhf Inc. "Together, we will drive the penetration of the North American dental market and unlock potentials for further growth."

Christoph Roeer possesses many years of executive experience in medical and dental technology and achieved commercial success in an international environment. Most recently, Mr. Roeer was CEO at NT Dental, an internationally operating manufacturer of CAD/CAM system solutions for dental implantology products. Prior to that, he led Air Techniques in the role of CEO, among others.

"I am excited to join vhf Inc. as its new CEO and see excellent opportunities in the North American market with vhf's innovative product portfolio", said Christoph Roeer. "I look forward to further leveraging vhf's potential and combining our collective expertise in the dental field. Together with our dedicated team, we help to shape the future of dental production in North America by serving the growing demand for state-of-the-art dental milling machines made in Germany."

CRITERION® Brand Now Offers a Comprehensive Line of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Health Care Professionals in Stylish New Packaging

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today the expansion of the Company’s CRITERION® brand, which will now include a head-to-toe line of personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective eyewear, face masks, and other accessories.

Since the brand was established in 2003, CRITERION has continued to grow, providing health care professionals around the world with a high-quality, cost-effective line of gloves. To simplify PPE purchasing for dental and medical practices, CRITERION will become the brand for all other Henry Schein PPE products, including MaximaTM Masks and Maxi-GardTM Masks, Jackets, Lab Coats, and Protective Eyewear. In addition, the updated CRITERION brand will feature new packaging, with essential information such as the product color and size listed prominently on the box. While the name and packaging will look different, the quality product inside the box will remain the same.

“We at Henry Schein are continuously working to improve the customer experience, which is why we updated the CRITERION brand to help simplify the PPE purchasing process while maintaining the quality of our products that health care professionals have come to rely on,” said Mike Nelson, Vice President, Global Own Brand Strategy and Management. “With our top-selling gloves as the foundation of the brand, we are excited to offer head-to-toe PPE products to our customers under the CRITERION name.”

CRITERION is part of the global Henry Schein Brand portfolio of products. Delivering reliable quality and smart savings for health care professionals, the Henry Schein Brand portfolio includes a selection of brands and products available exclusively from Henry Schein, including ACCLEAN® and CRITERION.

For more information about the new CRITERION brand, please visit henryscheindental.com/criterion or www.henryschein.com/criterion.  

Gingi-Pak is proud to announce the launch of Perio Armor™ 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel. The introduction of Perio Armor™ 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel expands Gingi-Pak’s growing preventive portfolio, further solidifying Gingi-Pak as a leading force in the dental industry.

Gingi-Pak’s Perio Armor™ 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel helps eliminate infection causing bacteria and intraoral wounds commonly associated with periodontitis and gingivitis when used with personalized perio treatment trays. Ideal for non-invasive periodontal tray therapy with low-viscosity gel that allows for easy access into the sulcus. Perio Armor™ 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel concentration of HP also promotes gentle tooth whitening and fresh breath.

Features and Benefits of Perio Armor™ 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel

• Non-invasive periodontal tray solution

• Helps eliminate harmful bacteria

• Helps protect against gum disease and intraoral wounds

• Promotes gentle tooth whitening and a fresh breath

For more information about Perio™ Armor 1.7% Hydrogen Peroxide Oral Cleansing Gel, visit the product page.