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Henry Schein Presents at the Association of Dental Support Organization’s Annual Summit, Featuring Address From Stanley M. Bergman

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) leaders are presenting on major industry trends during the 2024 Association of Dental Support Organization’s (ADSO) Annual Summit, helping Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) integrate clinical workflow using innovative technology, successfully generate increased case acceptance, and elevate business operations.

The 2024 ADSO Annual Summit is taking place June 12-14 in Denver, Colorado.

The program yesterday kicked off with Samantha Glucksman, Director, Strategic Accounts, who shared comments about Henry Schein’s valued partnership with the ADSO and introduced Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, who delivered an overview of the macro trends affecting the world and business generally, how these trends impact the oral health profession and industry, and what DSOs can do to navigate this challenging but exciting time.

“We are so pleased to engage with members of the DSO community at the ADSO Annual Summit, fostering relationships and collaboration that drive innovation and progress within the dental profession,” said Mr. Bergman. “This Summit provides a unique platform to discuss significant trends that impact society at large, which of course affects dentistry. We extend our gratitude to the ADSO for hosting this important event each year, and honored once again to be the title sponsor.”

Mr. Bergman shared an optimistic view of the dental market amid a health care ecosystem that is experiencing expanded access to care, a growing understanding of the connection between oral health and overall health, and an increased emphasis on dental and medical integration as well as preventive care. He noted that demographic changes have contributed to a significant increase in female practitioners and greater diversity in the health care professions, while technological advances, including artificial intelligence, are helping to enhance patient care.

Recognizing the important technological advancements in dentistry, Chris Pendergast, Chief Technology Officer of Henry Schein, together with Kenton McDaniel, Chief Information Security Officer, of Henry Schein One, also took the stage to discuss cybersecurity solutions for DSOs. Ali Hyatt, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, Henry Schein One, addressed harnessing technology to optimize DSO marketing, while Alan Rencher, Chief Technology Officer, Henry Schein One, led a session on implementing IT security solutions. Steven Maroulis, Vice President and General Manager of Analytics and Patient Experience for Henry Schein One, presented on data-driven dentistry.

ADSO Summit attendees also learned about Henry Schein’s leading cutting-edge specialty products and services, as well as the latest technology to help DSOs generate growth and elevate business operations.

For more information on how Henry Schein can help your practice seamlessly integrate clinical workflows, generate more revenue through case acceptance, and harness new equipment and service, visit us during the ADSO at the Henry Schein Wellness Welcome Lounge, and the Summit Coffee Shop.

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With more than 25,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that help improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded products and Henry Schein corporate brand products in our distribution centers.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 33 countries and territories. The Company's sales reached $12.3 billion in 2023, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 11.5 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, Instagram.com/HenrySchein, LinkedIn.com/Company/HenrySchein, and @HenrySchein on X.

 







Buffalo Dental Manufacturing Launches AlignerWorks – A Three-Tool Bench System for the Precision Fabrication of Custom Oral Appliances

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024

Buffalo Dental Manufacturing (BDM), a leading dental company with the industry’s widest range of handpieces, lab products, lab equipment and vacuum forming materials and accessories, recently launched AlignerWorks, an integrated three-tool bench system specifically designed to enable the precise fabrication of a wide range of custom-made oral appliances for dental labs as well as dental practices that produce oral appliances in-house.

According to Buffalo Dental Manufacturing CEO Don Nevin, “AlignerWorks is an efficient solution for putting the finishing touches on just about any custom oral appliance. It will not only simplify oral appliance fabrication workflow; it will also save time and money while improving the satisfaction of prescribing clinicians and their patients.”

1. ThermaKnife (pen) that can be used for fast and easy trimming of 3D digital prosthetics and trays, as well as soft thermoplastic dental whitening trays, soft mouthguards, custom soft nightguards, implant surgical guides, and most commonly, clear aligners.

2. ThermaPlier, which is used to dimple aligners in order to control compressive pressure. The device can also be used for making retentive undercuts on orthodontic appliances and mouthguards.

3. V-35 Electric Handpiece which delivers 35,000 RPM high-torque performance to easily cut and grind appliance materials to enable precision oral appliance fabrication.

The AlignerWorks Three-Tool Bench System includes the following features and benefits:

• Lightweight pen features an ergonomic design and sharp, permanent tip for improved comfort and control.

• Fully adjustable temperature control for precise cutting action. The cutting tip heats ultra-fast to save time and eliminate waiting.

• High-torque motor provides smooth operation and powerful performance with less operator fatigue.

• Four multi-speed options (14k, 22k, 27k, 35k rpm) enable ideal speed selection for most cutting needs.

For more information, or to order AlignerWorks, visit www.BuffaloDental.com, call 800-828-0203, or send an email to sales@mailBDM.com. Distributor inquiries are always welcome.

About Buffalo Dental Manufacturing:

Headquartered in Syosset, NY, Buffalo Dental Manufacturing (BDC) supplies the dental profession with the widest range of handpieces, lab products, lab equipment and vacuum forming materials and accessories. Dental offices and lab facilities worldwide choose BDC to protect their staff and patients alike. While Buffalo is proud to serve the global healthcare community, a majority of its products are manufactured in the United States, bringing you quality and value that are close to home. 







Sage Dental Announces Expansion into Tennessee

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024

Sage Dental, a leading dental service organization (DSO) committed to providing consistent, high-quality care, as well as non-clinical business and administrative services to affiliated practices, today announced plans to open four practices in central Tennessee. As the leading DSO in south Florida, with over 120 practices across Florida and Georgia, this expansion marks Sage Dental’s official entry into Tennessee.

“We’re thrilled to introduce Sage Dental's modern, family-friendly dental approach to this new region and establish meaningful connections with the communities of central Tennessee,” said Thomas Marler, CEO of Sage Dental. “This expansion signifies yet another chapter in Sage’s ongoing journey of organic growth. We look forward to welcoming our new patients and continuing to uphold our standard of high-quality, affordable dental care as we further expand our presence in the area.”

The new practices, which are set to open throughout June and July 2024, will be located in Smyrna, Lebanon, Alcoa, and Franklin:

• Sage Dental of Alcoa - 228 Hamilton Crossing Dr, Alcoa, TN 37701

• Sage Dental of Franklin - 4091 Mallory Lane, Suite 118, Franklin, TN 37067

• Sage Dental of Lebanon - 1443 W Main St, Suite 200, Lebanon, TN 37087

• Sage Dental of Smyrna - 481 Sam Ridley Pkwy W, Smyrna, TN 37167

The practices will be equipped with the same state-of-the-art technology used in all of Sage Dental’s existing practices, providing thousands of new patients with convenient administrative options and a comprehensive range of oral health services, including restorative dentistry, periodontics, orthodontics, pediatric care, and more.

As the DSO focuses on future growth in the region, Sage Dental also remains committed to ensuring local dentists, hygienists, and dental support staff have the tools they need to provide the best possible oral care to patients. Earlier this month, Sage Dental held a continued education (CE) event in Nashville designed to teach local professionals about the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and how to effectively implement the technology into dental practices.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment at any of Sage Dental’s locations, please visit www.mysagedental.com.

About Sage Dental and Sage Dental Management, LLC

Sage Dental Group of Florida, PLLC, and Sage Dental Group of Georgia, PLLC have provided dental care to over one million patients through its broad practice network, which offers general, specialty, and cosmetic dental care, including restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, oral surgery, periodontics, pediatric, and orthodontic treatment. Sage Dental participates in most dental plans and offers payment and financing options. Sage Dental Management, LLC is a leading dental service organization based in Boca Raton, Florida, that provides comprehensive non-clinical business and administrative support services to over 120 affiliated Sage Dental practices in Florida and Georgia.

 







New Medium Opacity Pellet Shades Added to VITA AMBRIA® Product Line

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024

VITA has announced the expansion of one of its most widely used tooth portfolios, VITA AMBRIA®, offering users even more freedom of choice with additional shade variants and translucency levels. VITA AMBRIA brilliant press ceramics are made of zirconia-reinforced lithium discilicated and offer excellent surface quality and true-to-shade brilliance.

VITA AMBRIA is now available in 16 VITA classical A1-D4® tooth shades and 29 VITA SYSEM 3D-MASTER® shades. And new for 2024, VITA AMBRIA has been expanded to include three new medium opacity pellet shades. The new MO pellets offer a natural effect with full coverage, making them ideal for veneers and crowns with a light target shade, especially for reliably masking discolored dies or titanium abutments, due to the opacity.

The three new pellet shades are:

• MO-0 opaque whitish

• MO-1 opaque yellowish

• MO-2 opaque reddish

VITA AMBRIA delivers reliable results with impressive and accurate shade fidelity, and easy polishing and finishing make the tooth one of the top choices for esthetic restorations. The outstanding esthetics and ability to adjust the degree of translucency using the pressing temperature, set a new standard for natural and lifelike restorations.

VITA is a leading provider of innovative dental products. The company pioneered the field of tooth shade determination with the development of the world-renowned VITA classical® A1-D4 shade guide and its proprietary VITA SYSTEM 3D-MASTER®, the first and only system of its kind that covers the complete range of natural tooth shades. From premium denture teeth and veneering materials, to digital shade measurement, furnaces and CAD/CAM restorations, VITA helps laboratory technicians and clinicians deliver high quality and esthetic results to patients quickly and efficiently.

For more information, visit www.vitanorthamerica.com or call 800-828-3839.

Pictured: New VITA AMBRIA® shade variants and translucency levels, including medium opacity pellet shades, offer more possibilities for users.

 







Introducing Ora, a Revolutionary New Approach to Dental Practice Management

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024

Meet Ora, the first-of-its-kind to deliver on the promise of providing “all-in-one” practice management software to dental practices. Ora revolutionizes operations for dental practices and DSOs, providing a comprehensive suite of tools, integrated to create a truly unified experience—one platform, one support team, one login, one bill.

For too long, dental practice management software solutions have been decentralized, lacking the comprehensive capabilities needed to empower practice owners to effectively manage their businesses. This fragmentation not only results in the inability to integrate data and patient information across various products but also creates a blurred and incomplete picture of each patient. Consequently, avoidable system errors and inefficiencies arise in patient care, billing, and revenue cycle management. The disjointed nature of these solutions has created unnecessary challenges, hindering dental practices from achieving optimal operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Ora was purpose-built with the end user and their existing challenges in mind. Ora centralizes innovative solutions, reliable technology, continuous optimization, and expert support — all in one place. By consistently integrating patient data, Ora ensures a clear and comprehensive picture of each patient and eliminates the need to maintain multiple solutions. With Ora, practices and organizations have a trusted partner, providing advanced technology that’s built to scale in a quickly evolving industry. Constantly seeking ways to improve practice outcomes, Ora’s mission hinges on supporting continued practice success.

The unmatched versatility of the Ora platform includes fundamental tools like electronic health records (EHR), patient scheduling, billing and payments, automated reminders, digital waitlist management, and patient recall systems, centralized in one continuous workflow. Ora also offers increased value to practices via advanced features designed to help you stay ahead:

• Imaging and lab management for streamlined clinical workflows.

• Consult management and e-claims to improve operational efficiency.

• eRX and attachment services to enhance patient care and record keeping.

• Comprehensive patient communication tools, including coupons and campaigns.

• Automated eligibility verification and reputation management to support practice growth.

• RCM solutions to simplify the complexities of billing, collection and management of insurance authorization, improving cash flow.

Ora’s robust feature set, combined with an unparalleled user experience and customer service, make it the most effective, innovative, effortless way to manage your dental practice.

Developed by PracticeTek, a recognized leader in healthcare technology solutions, Ora integrates sophisticated technology from partners like DentalXChange, Pearl AI, ScriptSure, SOTA Cloud, and Treatment24Seven for a seamless and efficient workflow. Ora provides more of what matters to customers, and their commitment to strong relationships with top software providers delivers on promises of leading-edge technology and experience for users.

“Ora is the first platform to fulfill the promise of a unified solution, designed to centralize and streamline practice management, supporting the needs of all dental practices, from small private clinics to large multi-specialty organizations,” said Marc West, PracticeTek CPO. “We’re continuously innovating and enhancing the Ora platform to integrate even more best-in-class solutions to remain at the forefront of dental practice management technology.”

About Ora

Ora has redefined dental software by delivering a truly all-in-one experience. Ora scales to support all dental practices — from single offices to multi-specialty practices and DSOs. Its cloud-based platform redefines enterprise practice management by offering seamless, secure access to patient data anywhere, anytime. With features like Smart Scheduling, Lab Management, Imaging and advanced analytics, Ora Dental is transforming how dental practices engage with technology to deliver superior patient care and drive growth. For more information, visit Oradental.com.

About PracticeTek

PracticeTek is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare technology solutions for retail healthcare clinics. The company offers end-to-end software products and services that help clinics improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and deliver better patient care. Serving chiropractic, vision care, dental care and wellbeing practitioners across the country, PracticeTek is committed to innovation and continuous improvement. It works constantly to develop new and better ways to help its clients succeed. For more information, visit PracticeTek.com.

 







NDX Introduces NDX Aligners, an Innovative Orthodontic Solution for Dental Practices

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024

NDX is excited to announce the launch of NDX Aligners, a cutting-edge orthodontic solution designed to help dental practices offer superior, patient-friendly teeth straightening services. This innovative product line leverages advanced materials and technology to deliver high-quality, comfortable and effective orthodontic care.

“We are thrilled to introduce NDX Aligners to our lineup of dental solutions,” says Bob Joyce, CEO of NDX. “Our commitment to innovation and quality drives us to provide products that not only meet but exceed the expectations of both dentists and patients. NDX Aligners combine the latest technology with unparalleled patient comfort and aesthetic appeal at a competitive price.”

NDX Aligners are made from Zendura® FLX, which offers exceptional clarity, stain resistance and comfort. The unique three-layer construction provides optimal ongoing force retention, significantly reducing pain while maintaining effective tooth movement.

Dentists who choose NDX receive exceptional customer service and support. An NDX team of skilled clinicians and orthodontists meticulously plan and design each case, ensuring precise and predictable outcomes. A study of more than 3,500 cases shows that two out of three cases do not require refinements at the end of treatment, showcasing the efficiency and reliability of NDX Aligners.

In addition, the NDX Aligners Doctor Portal streamlines the process of case submission and management. The portal features high-resolution 3D viewers, guided treatment setup, and advanced treatment options. Dentists can also access one-on-one clinical support, continuing education courses, and specialized aligner training, ensuring they have the knowledge and resources needed to provide the best care for their patients.

Brandon Rogers, chief commercial officer, NDX, adds, “Partnering with NDX allows dentists to offer a premium orthodontic solution that can attract new patients and improve overall patient satisfaction. With our comprehensive support and innovative tools, dental practices can enhance their service offerings and drive significant practice growth.”

NDX Aligners are now available for order. Dentists can sign up and submit cases through the NDX Aligners Doctor Portal, http://www.nationaldentex.com/aligners, where they can view treatment plans, approve or amend them, and manage patient records seamlessly.

About National Dentex Labs

National Dentex Labs (“NDX”) is a leading provider of dental prosthetics and restorative dentistry products. With a network of more than 40 full-service labs across the U.S., NDX is committed to providing top quality products and highly personalized service. Using the most advanced dental restoration techniques and technologies, NDX offers crowns and bridges, aligners, implants, appliances and orthodontics, as well as headache and sleep therapy products. For more information, please visit www.nationaldentex.com.

 







HeyGears Teams Up with PostProcess Technologies to Provide Comprehensive Dental 3D-Printing Solutions

Posted on Thursday, June 13, 2024

HeyGears, a leading provider of innovative 3D printing dental solutions, and PostProcess Technologies Inc., a renowned specialist in advanced post-processing solutions, are proud to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration represents a major milestone in the industry, as both companies aim to elevate the quality, safety and efficiency of 3D printing workflows for dental applications.

HeyGears will be a key partner for dental labs who utilize additive manufacturing, offering complete solutions for customers that feature both printers and PostProcess’ comprehensive full-stack post-processing solutions, which include hardware, software, and chemistry. This collaboration will enable dental professionals to optimize their workflows, streamline post-processing procedures, and consistently deliver outstanding results.

The combination of HeyGears’ 3D printing solutions, which include automated production capabilities with printers such as the UltraCraft A3D, and PostProcess’ post-printing solutions will elevate production capabilities for dental labs worldwide. By employing the complete resin removal workflow, alongside PostProcess’ patented AUX-400-RINSE, labs can efficiently eliminate the need for Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) in their resin removal process. This partnership will enable labs to safely and swiftly produce high-quality dental applications with ease.

“We are thrilled to partner with PostProcess; their cutting-edge post-processing technologies will complement our state-of-the-art 3D printing dental solutions, providing an even greater level of performance and efficiency for our customers,” said HeyGears CEO and Co-founder, Peiyan Gui. “By combining our expertise, we are confident that we can enhance the way dental applications are produced, improving digital dentistry workflows and overall satisfaction.”

Nate Harris, VP of North American Sales at PostProcess Technologies, agrees: “Partnering with HeyGears enables us to broaden access to our top-tier dental post-processing solutions, which perfectly complement HeyGears’ innovative digital dentistry offerings. Together, we can deliver comprehensive production support for dental professionals, covering everything from printing to post-processing.”

For more information about HeyGears and PostProcess and their range of products and services, please visit www.heygears.com and www.postprocess.com.

About HeyGears:

HeyGears is a leading provider of 3D printing solutions, offering cutting-edge technology and innovative products to dental professionals worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, HeyGears delivers high-quality digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of the dental industry, from smart automation for dental labs to streamlined desktop production for dental clinics.

About PostProcess:

PostProcess is the leader in automated and intelligent post-printing solutions for 3D printed and additive manufactured parts. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Buffalo, NY, USA, with international operations in Mougins, France, PostProcess removes the bottleneck in the final stage of the 3D printing workflow, post-processing, through a combination of patent-pending software, hardware, and chemistry technologies. The company’s solutions automate industrial 3D printing’s most common post-printing processes including support, resin, and powder removal, as well as surface finishing, enabling customer-ready 3D printed parts at scale and complete digitization of additive manufacturing through the workflow for the Industry 4.0 factory floor. The PostProcess® portfolio has been proven across all major industrial 3D printing technologies and is in use daily in every imaginable manufacturing sector.

Pictured: HeyGears UltraCraft A3D dental resin 3D printer (left), and PostProcess DEMI X 520 for dental resin removal (right).

 







Clinician’s Choice® Launches MPa Universal™

Posted on Monday, June 10, 2024

Clinician’s Choice is expanding their MPa family of adhesives with MPa Universal. MPa Universal offers a cost-effective and reliable solution for both direct and indirect bonding applications. It serves as a competitive alternative to existing universal adhesives, delivering efficiency and performance at an attractive price.

MPa Universal is a single-component, light-cure maximum performance adhesive developed for use with all etching techniques: self-etch, selective etch or total etch bonding methods.

Key attributes of MPa Universal include:

• Consistently High Bond Strengths: MPa Universal combines clinically proven chemistry of 10-MDP, HEMA, and ethanol as the solvent to generate high bond strength to dentin and enamel while providing a consistent dentin seal to reduce the chance of post-operative sensitivity.

• Low Film Thickness: The low film thickness of MPa Universal (< 10 microns) ensures ease of application without compromising the fit of indirect restorations.

• Efficient & Affordable: MPa Universal combines excellent clinical results, easy application with precision dispensing, and is value priced in a bottle or unit-dose.

“We’re thrilled to be adding MPa Universal to our MPa family of adhesives,” said Brian Allen, President, Clinician’s Choice. “MPa Universal offers a dependable solution that provides performance with cost efficiency for both direct and indirect restorations.”

MPa Universal marks the beginning of a number of new solution introductions over the coming months for Clinician’s Choice, delivering on the company’s commitment to provide dental professionals with innovative product solutions that help to deliver better patient outcomes. MPa Universal is available in the United States through Henry Schein Dental as well as Brasseler USA. In Canada, Clinician’s Choice products are sold by Clinical Research Dental.

To learn more about MPa Universal and other restorative dental solutions from Clinician's Choice, please visit: www.clinicianschoice.com.

About Clinician’s Choice Dental Products, Inc.

For three decades, Clinician’s Choice® has earned the trust of our customers by developing innovative products that solve clinical challenges and deliver consistent results, supported by education. With advanced knowledge of dentistry and dental techniques, we are committed to helping our clients achieve clinical excellence and improving their patient outcomes. Available in North America and in 28 countries worldwide, visit www.clinicianschoice.com to learn more about Clinician’s Choice.

 







CANDULOR Announces the Jury for the KZW Award 2025

Posted on Monday, June 10, 2024

This year, CANDULOR is once again staging its renowned dental technology “KunstZahnWerk” (KZW) Award. The KZW is almost an institution within the dental industry and offers talented dental technicians a unique platform to showcase their expertise and perfect craftsmanship. In this, the 14th edition of the competition, the aim is to solve a challenging patient case in the field of full denture prosthetics, which requires both dental technique, creativity in aesthetic realisation and a sound understanding of the functional relationships of the orofacial system. The international jury, is composed by Oliver Benz, Head of the Swiss School of Prosthetics by Candulor (SSOP), Daniel Weber, DMD, from the University of Marburg and Steven De Maesschalck, owner of the dental technology laboratory dtb Steven de Maesschalck in Ingelmunster.

The Jury

The jury for the KunstZahnWerk Award 2025 has again been made up of three renowned prosthetic experts: Oliver Benz (MDT) from the SSOP,  Daniel Weber, DMD, from the University of Marburg as well as Steven De Maesschalck, owner of the dental technology laboratory dtb Steven de Maesschalck in Ingelmunster. “We are delighted to welcome these three outstanding experts and practicing prosthodontists to our new jury," explains Alexander Ewert, Director Marketing & Education at CANDULOR. “Their expertise and passion for excellent solutions will help to make the KZW 2025 a very special showcase for full dentures."

According to a defined catalogue of criteria, the experts of the jury evaluate the submitted works. During this procedure, great importance is attached to a comprehensible model analysis, the set-up of the teeth as well as the characterization of the denture base. In addition, it will be analyzed whether the work meets the specific patient preferences. Above all, it is important to the jury that the participants learn from the case. After all, working on the patient's case is not only about practical experience, but in particular about the application of prosthetic expertise. By publishing at least one case study, participants can analyze and compare their own work for further improvement. It is also a way of sharing and transferring knowledge.

Expert knowledge at the highest level

Steven De Maesschalck studied dental technology at the Stella Maris Institute in Antwerp and graduated in 1997. Afterwards, he increasingly specialized in full dentures and perfected the GERBER technique with the help of his mentor, MDT Max Bosshart. Through him, being a close colleague of the late Prof. A. Gerber, he was able to acquire in-depth, comprehensive know-how about the GERBER system. In addition to running his own dental laboratory, he is a sought-after speaker and lecturer on GERBER set-ups and full dentures in the Benelux region and Canada.

Senior physician Daniel Weber, DMD, studied dentistry at the Philipps University of Marburg from 1998-2003. He specialized in prosthetics at an early stage and worked as a research assistant in the Department of Orofacial Prosthetics and Functional Sciences at Giessen and Marburg University Hospital after completing his studies. He received his doctorate and was appointed senior physician in 2008. Since 2009, he has been head of the special consultancy for temporomandibular joint disorders and masticatory dysfunctions. In addition to treating patients and his scientific work, he is active as course manager of the Denture Science II course in the practical and theoretical training of students in the field of dental prosthetics as well as functional diagnostics and therapy. Weber is a certified specialist for prosthetics of the DGPro, an examiner of the DGPro and LZK (Dentists' Association) in Hesse as well as a board member of the DGFDT (German Society for Functional Diagnostics and Therapy). In 2019, he was awarded the “Prize for Outstanding Teaching 2019” by the Department of Medicine at Philipps-Universität Marburg for his teaching activities.

Oliver Benz successfully completed his training as a dental technician in 1990 and says of himself: “Being a dental technician was and is my dream job.” Following his interpretation of the old craftmanship tradition, he then embarked on his years of travel and gained extensive and, above all, very varied professional experience in German laboratories, culminating in his master's examination in 2001. After holding positions as laboratory manager and key account manager at renowned dental companies, his further career led him to CANDULOR and the Swiss School of Prosthetics, where he found his true calling: first as a teacher, and since 2019 as Head of Education and developer of this unique educational initiative. This is because he has always been strongly committed to preserving important know-how and sharing it on globally by communicating knowledge and skills in an appealing manner, bundling expertise and presenting it in a didactically inspiring way. Sharing this with like-minded and interested people has always been a “matter close to his heart”. The focus was on full dentures, which always interested him greatly and challenged him to come up with sophisticated solutions.

“As a member of this year's jury, I am looking forward to receiving many high quality entries and am very excited to see which "works of dental art" we will be judging this year. We are confident that many of the participating dental technicians will create prosthetic solutions that are highly functional and virtually indistinguishable from the natural original. In the combination of excellent know-how and refined craftsmanship, prosthetics becomes a form of art, as we will no doubt see again at the Awards,” says Oliver Benz, looking forward to the competition.

For further information and participation requirements for KunstZahnWerk 2025, please visit the website:

www.CANDULOR.com/de/kunstzahnwerk-wettbewerb-2025

 







Argen Launches ArgenMODEL Pro™

Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

As a leading dental lab supplier and manufacturer, Argen relies extensively on 3D resin. Our dedication to quality has driven us to develop ArgenMODEL Pro™ Resins, designed to enhance productivity while maintaining precision.

ArgenMODEL Pro™ delivers fast and accurate results for dental models, including removable, crown & bridge, and orthodontic models. We’ve meticulously engineered ArgenMODEL Pro™ to optimize color shading, printing speed, and accuracy. It comes in two carefully selected colors, Neutral Grey and Sandstone, which seamlessly complement crowns, preserving their natural appearance while delivering impeccable model accuracy. ArgenMODEL Pro™ is compatible with multiple DLP printers and is available in 1kg bottles.

More information is available at https://argen.com/store/products/36970#/.

 







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