● ProWash S simplifies clinical 3D printing workflows by using cloud connectivity to automatically pass print job information between devices

● A 5" onboard computer features contextual, step-by-step instructions for everything from daily tasks to scheduled maintenance.

● Improved wash performance and a new drying fan and ventilation system finish each cycle for appliances that are bone dry and ready to cure

SprintRay Inc., a global leader in digital dentistry and 3D printing solutions, announced the launch of ProWash S, a core piece of post processing hardware that thoroughly cleans and dries 3D printed parts. With advanced software and cloud capabilities, ProWash S connects SprintRay hardware devices to automatically pass print jobs between devices from 3D print to cure.

"ProWash S represents a big step toward a smarter dental workflow," said Hossein Bassir, Chief Product Officer. "We've taken all the lessons learned from the award winning Pro Wash/Dry to make targeted improvements, from advanced cloud features to a new user interface that is helpful and intelligent."

Cloud Connected for a Smarter Workflow

ProWash S features a 5" touchscreen computer equipped with advanced networking, allowing it to send and receive print job data. Accessing SprintRay Cloud allows it to receive critical information from the Pro S printer before washing - such as resin type and processing instructions - and pass curing profile information off to the ProCure 2.

The intelligent onboard system also provides step-by-step instructions for common workflow tasks and scheduled maintenance. Taken with the automation of cloud-based job handoff, this reduces the number of decisions and touchpoints, improving repeatability and reducing training needs.

Improved Hardware and Design Updates

Optimized motor dynamics and washing profiles improve wash quality across all resin types while reducing the overall cycle time. An all-new drying fan ensures parts are bone-dry, helping optimize mechanical properties during subsequent steps. ProWash S also allows users to create custom cleaning profiles, offering a new level of workflow control.

"SprintRay has been a game-changer in my practice the past 6 years," said Steven Shao, DMD. "With the remarkable ProWash S and its seamless one-touch operation, we are taking clinical efficiency and user-friendliness to a whole new level!"

Great Lakes is pleased to announce a new partnership with OrthoApnea, developer of an innovative mandibular advancement device, NOA, clinically proven to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring.

"We are impressed with OrthoApnea's commitment to innovative, high quality, scientific treatment solutions for patients who suffer from sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing," said John Ende, Great Lakes president and CEO. "The new NOA is unique in that it was completely developed in a digital environment with the mandibular biomechanics of each patient at the forefront of appliance concept and design."

The custom OrthoApnea NOA features two individual low-profile splints that hold the jaw in a controlled forward position to facilitate breathing and provide a more comfortable experience for the patient. The flexible, controlled advancement allows for lateral jaw movement while preventing joint discomfort. Mandibular advancement is defined by the doctor and performed in a progressive and controlled sequence through a series of lower splints.

OrthoApnea is a global, ISO certified company established in the field of science and biomedical technology. It specializes in developing, producing, and distributing mandibular advancement devices for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Great Lakes, an employee-owned company, provides products, laboratory appliances and services, and both in-house and online appliance fabrication training to members of the orthodontic, prosthodontic, restorative, sleep, and general dental professions worldwide. Great Lakes has been a leading innovator in the dental industry since its start as an independent orthodontic lab in 1965. Great Lakes corporate headquarters is located at 200 Cooper Avenue in Tonawanda, New York.

Longtime COO Danny Katz promoted to Chief Business Officer, with engineering professional Ido Drory hired as new COO. Additional space utilized to meet increased demand for company’s loupes, headlights and other tools.

Admetec, a leader in design and manufacturing of custom-fitted magnification loupes and LED headlights for dentists, hygienists, surgeons, and veterinarians, has promoted longtime Chief Operating Officer Danny Katz to Chief Business Officer. Stepping into the COO role is Ido Drory, who joins Admetec with nearly a decade of engineering and business management experience across multiple sectors.

The executive moves come in tandem with recent expansion initiatives. Most notably, Admetec recently doubled the floorspace at its headquarters in Haifa, Israel, with the majority of the new space dedicated to additional assembly workstations and state-of-the-art tooling for its portfolio of loupes, headlights and camera systems.

Mr. Drory brings a track record of medical-adjacent successes to Admetec. Most recently, he served as VP of Operations & Business Management for nanotechnology medical device company Nobio. Other previous positions include Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Manager for Vectorious Medical Technologies, and head of Engineering for Alpha-Bio tech (Envista Corporation). He holds an Engineering B.Sc. & M.Sc in Chemical & Mechanical Engineering from Ben-Gurion & Tel Aviv University, and an MBA from the College of Management, majoring management of Tech companies.

Initially founded in 2006 as a developer of customized ergonomic loupes, Admetec has seen substantial growth especially in the last two years, more than doubling its workforce to over 100 engineers, production personnel and operations executives. Its emergence aligns with broader awareness among dentists of the importance of tools that preempt or relieve the musculoskeletal pain often associated with the slouching, straining or reaching common to the profession.

North America has been a particular bright spot, with Admetec averaging double-digit growth each quarter since its 2021 market entrance. The market need for ergonomic loupes has proven especially ripe, with the company’s Ergo Series of loupes gaining traction as a means of enabling dentists to work more effectively while reducing the risk of occupational chronic pain and injuries caused by cumulative trauma. This dovetails with a clearly defined, longstanding issue among dentists: according to the American Dental Association 2021 wellbeing survey, 84% of dentists reported pain or discomfort while working, and research shows as many as one-third retire prematurely due to physical ailments.

In addition to the C-Suite executive moves, in recent months Admetec has staffed up across a number of departments, including procurement, quality control and human resources.

“The industry is experiencing a sizable shift in the way dental professionals approach their operatory procedures – and thankfully, this includes addressing the pain and discomfort inherent to lengthy periods of unnatural body positions while serving patients,” said Mr. Katz. “Dentists are discovering that the magnification and other tools they use throughout their careers have a tangible effect not only on their patients’ health but their own, and that properly designed tools are necessary to fully realize their potential and protect their professional longevity.” 

Samow is a seasoned global healthcare executive with direct leadership experience in the dental implant industry

Rahma Samow, a seasoned executive in the dental industry, has been named chief executive officer of ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, a TAG company.

Under her leadership, Samow will continue to capitalize on the company's momentum by providing industry leading products and services to its patients while expanding its presence into new markets. Samow will also build on the company's strong foundation and vision of being a platform of hope for the edentulous and those suffering with acute oral disease.

"I'm honored and energized to join ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, a purpose-driven, patient-centric oral health provider focused on fixed implant, full-arch solutions," said Samow. "I look forward to teaming up with the brightest minds in the oral health industry to create value for patients, providers and the many other stakeholder communities we will serve."

Rahma is a proven transformative leader with a history of driving growth and operational execution. She comes to ClearChoice with nearly 20 years experience in medtech, digital health, clinical and implant dentistry and has deep knowledge in distributed healthcare environments. Samow was most recently executive vice president at Straumann Group where she managed its fast-growing global dental service organization business unit. Samow partnered closely with ClearChoice as the business was her largest customer. Prior to Straumann, she held a series of senior executive roles at Siemens Healthineers.

"Rahma has been a tremendous partner to the TAG dental businesses while in her role at Straumann Group. She not only understands the dental industry but has experience driving growth and strong performance in a distributed healthcare environment," said Bob Fontana, founder, chairman and CEO of TAG - The Aspen Group. "We are confident that her industry knowledge, leadership style and strategic vision will be a great fit as she leads ClearChoice into its next chapter."

Kevin Mosher, board member and former CEO of ClearChoice, also welcomes Samow as the network's new chief executive officer. "I have worked with Rahma over the past several years as my primary interface to the Straumann network. While I have been impressed with her business acumen, what especially resonates with me is her passion for culture, and our shared belief that culture precedes performance," says Mosher. "I am confident that her experience and approach make her a strong fit to lead ClearChoice forward."

For more information, visit clearchoice.com.

Ivoclar Academy has announced its upcoming CE course on zirconia workflows, "Prime Zirconia: White and Pink Esthetics." The course will be presented by Jürgen Seger on September 11-12, 2023 at Ivoclar Academy Amherst in Amherst, New York. 

Implant-supported indications require a high level of knowledge in the laboratory, as several essential points in the workflow have to be managed, such as corresponding CAD 3D design, the milling templates in the CAM software, the selection of the zirconium used for this solution and a smart micro-layering technique to be efficient and optimize the esthetics. This course will provide an opportunity to experience and learn in detail the entire workflow of an implant-supported zirconia bridge completion with micro-layering of white and pink esthetics and a monolithic 3-unit anterior bridge for efficient white esthetics.

Topics will include:

- Choice of zirconia material related to strengths, esthetics and efficiency

- Design nesting and milling strategies for Multi Zirconia

- Infiltration options

- Processing monolithic restorations surface finish, staining

- Gingiva microlayering different pink ceramic colors

- Tooth microlayering management of color and 3D effects.

- Key tips related to firing aspects for zirconia bridge structures

- Micro and macrotexture of the tooth surface

For more information and to register click here.

Delivers Sustainable Relief for up to 6 hours

K Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the launch of Aquoral, a clinically proven oral spray for Dry Mouth. Also known as Xerostomia, it is a common, sometimes debilitating condition caused by disease, medication side effects, or other factors that result in discomfort or pain, and may affect the ability to chew, taste, swallow, and speak.

“Dry Mouth is an under-reported but important condition that can lead to serious complications, especially in cancer patients,” said Sheryl Riley RN, OCN, CMCN, Founding Partner of Clarion LLC, a firm specializing in oncology care management. “Over-the-counter remedies provide temporary relief but do not protect the oral cavity. Aquoral forms a long-lasting protective barrier over the entire mouth, reducing moisture loss and maintaining the patient’s comfort and quality of life.”

Aquoral differs from aqueous-based treatments requiring patients to rinse-and-repeat up to ten times a day or to be mixed with water. Aquoral utilizes patented Oxidized Glycerol Triesters (OGT), a plant-derived, lipid-based technology. Previously marketed as Xerostomia Relief Spray and available only to dentists, Aquoral can now be prescribed by all healthcare professionals licensed to do so.

“As a pharmacist who specializes in oral medicine, I know that many prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can cause Xerostomia, which may negatively affect daily living activities and also result in serious oral health issues, such as gingivitis, periodontal disease, or mucositis.” said Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP. “It has been my experience that lipid-based therapies, such as Aquoral, are superior to water-based formulas in helping to prevent oral disease and provide long-lasting relief.” Aquoral is available by prescription only. For full prescribing information please visit www.aquoralspray.com.

One-day training that covers all the necessary techniques and guidance for using 3Shape Dental Systems to design a variety of appliances.

Zahn Dental has announced registration for its upcoming event "Perfecting Denture Design with 3Shape: Comprehensive Hands-On Workshop". The immersive hands-on workshop will be held on August 4, 2023 at the Zahn Dental Massachusetts technology center and will deliver a complete course on designing with 3Shape with a focus on digital dentures. This one-day training will feature all the necessary technique and guidance for using 3Shape Dental Systems to design a variety of appliances in the laboratory.

The presenters will provide all the necessary step-by-step instructions, including pro tips and best practices on how to successfully scan, design, and export using the current version of 3Shape Dental Systems.

Attendees will leave this exclusive course with all the required certification, knowledge, confidence, and resources to design a variety of indications with confidence.

Learning Objectives

● Setup and scanning using the F8 Scanner

● Leverage the Copy Denture feature to enhance workflows

● Learn how to design a denture using 3Shape Dental Systems software

● Understand how to troubleshoot common issues in digital denture design and 3D printing

● Best practices on designing Splints, Removable Partial Dentures and other indications

To learn more about the event and register, click here.

Good Doctors, USA (GdDr’s USA) has announced it has entered into an agreement with Zinnovi, Inc., a Schaumburg, Illinois based technology firm to distribute its flagship product, Air2Zed, an innovative wireless X-ray technology as well as other dental products through the nationwide network of Good Dr’s USA authorized dealers. GdDr’s USA, an industry leading manufacturer, wholesaler, and private labeler, distributes some of the world’s most advanced dental imaging and diagnostic devices, Wireless Diode lasers, Handheld X-ray Generators, as well as other innovative dental equipment.

"We are thrilled to partner with Good Dr’s USA to expand the reach of Air2Zed and make it more accessible to dental professionals nationwide," said Zinnovi 's CEO, Swaroop Patel. "This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to providing the highest quality of service to our customers. By combining the technological expertise of Zinnovi with the vast distribution network of Good Drs USA, this partnership will enhance the customer experience by ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of Air2Zed products. ”

The Air2Zed system takes most wired USB digital X-ray sensors and allows them to send images wirelessly, thus saving time, reducing clutter and equipment costs. Air2Zed is designed and manufactured in the USA.

Good Dr’s USA will market the innovative and time saving products into the dental and veterinary markets and will be distributing its products through the dental dealer distribution networks. It will be supporting the dealers and their professional dental customers with a nationwide team of experienced manufacturer representatives who can demonstrate products, train staff, and provide local on-site support as needed. The products will be available through most major dental dealers in the U.S. and Canada

Additional info may be found on our ever evolving website: https://land.gooddrs.us/air2zed