Thomas Jackson, a practicing periodontist, prosthodontist, and successful inventor, recently founded Smyles Above Innovations Inc., a company dedicated to developing and commercializing leading-edge dental devices and oral care products that support the continuum of dental implant success from placement to maintenance, and advanced flossing tools for hard to access oral appliances.

Dr. Jackson will formally introduce Smyles Above Innovations during The Shils Entrepreneurial Fund’s “Great Oral Health Pitch,” which is taking place at the 2024 Greater New York Dental Meeting on Monday, starting at 2:30 PM.

According to Dr. Jackson, “Smyles Above was established to incorporate my two existing products IrriGUIDE and The AutoFlosser under one corporate umbrella to create more effective synergy and salability across our branding, operations and sales and to make our company more efficient and more attractive to investors.”

Dr. Jackson’s goal for additional funding is to invest in additional product development and to expand the sales and marketing support of his two existing and well-received product innovations:

IrriGUIDE: An easy-to-install retrofit adapter developed by Dr. Jackson for any dental implant surgical guide system. IrriGUIDE enables saline to flow through the guide and directly irrigate and cool the implant osteotomy to keep it below the critical temperature threshold of 47°.

According to Brian Vence, DDS, “The IrriGUIDE System ensures the best chance of osseointegration by preserving vital bone. It’s a great contribution to guided surgery.” See more IrriGUIDE details at https://irriguide.com/.

The AutoFlosser: A unique dental floss solution specifically designed by Dr. Jackson to alleviate flossing difficulties for all-on-X patients and anyone who has been fitted with connected or solid appliances such as implants, bridges, braces, and bonded retainers.

Hygiene KOL Lynn Pencek, RDH says, “The AutoFlosser helps patients easily direct floss in the harder-to-reach areas. It is ideal for patients with poor dexterity.” For more details on The AutoFlosser, visit https://theautoflosser.com/

In addition to expanding awareness and market share for IrriGUIDE and The AutoFlosser, Dr. Jackson intends to use investor funding to fully commercialize several other inventions and business model plans that he has in the pipeline, “My long-term goal for Smyles Above is to be a respected launchpad of innovative clinical and consumer solutions for the advancement of better oral health.”

Interested investors and distributors can contact Dr. Jackson directly at tjackson@SmylesAbove.com.

About Smyles Above Innovations, Inc.: Founded in 2024 in Barrington, IL by practicing periodontist and prosthodontist, Thomas Jackson, DDS; Smyles Above Innovations, Inc. is dedicated to developing and launching leading-edge dental devices and oral care products that support the continuum of dental implant success from placement to maintenance, and advanced flossing tools for hard to access oral appliances.

The company is currently selling two innovative products – The IrriGUIDE Irrigated Implant Surgical Guide and The AutoFlosser Flossing Solution. For more information, visit www.SmylesAbove.com.

Zahn Dental, the U.S. dental laboratory business of Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC: Nasdaq), announced a robust schedule of in-person and virtual opportunities through the end of 2024. Available from Zahn Academy, dental laboratory owners and technicians can take advantage of end-of-year educational courses and learn more about the application of the latest innovations and industry trends.

Educational opportunities from Zahn Dental are available via online webinars, in-person roadshows, and hands-on simulations. New this year, Zahn Dental launched its podcast, “Zahn Insider.” On the first episode, Mark Palmer, Vice President & General Manager of Zahn Dental, addressed how dental labs can effectively implement Six Sigma in production and workflow processes, as well as the benefits of Zahn’s newest state-of-the-art distribution center. In 2025, Zahn plans to produce new podcasts each quarter.

“At Zahn Dental, our multi-channel educational resources meet customers where they are, helping to deliver more flexible and convenient options to receive the latest insights and innovations from industry experts,” said Mr. Palmer.

The following events are available both virtually and in-person through the remainder of 2024.

NOVEMBER

• 11/6 – Full Arch Hybrids: Planning and Material Options (Webinar)

• 11/13 – Denture Conversions 101 (Webinar)

• 11/15 – Zahn Expo: Your Roadmap to Integrated Digital Workflow Solutions (Roadshow)

• 11/20 – Zirconia Restorative Solutions: From Monolithic to Layered (Webinar)

DECEMBER

• 12/4 – An Easy Path to FDA Validated Milled Abutments in Your Lab (Webinar)

• 12/11 – Denture Conversions: Digital Workflow and Patient Case From Start to Insert (Webinar)

In addition to its educational line-up for the remainder of the year, Zahn Dental will be onsite at LMT LAB DAY Chicago in February 2025 with additional courses to be announced.

For dental labs unable to attend these upcoming events, or missed those that have passed, Zahn Academy offers on-demand webinars that can be found by visiting, https://www.youtube.com/@ZahnDentalLab/videos. 

About Zahn Dental

Zahn Dental, the dental laboratory business of Henry Schein, is a leading distributor of CAD/CAM equipment, digital materials, removable prosthetic teeth, and traditional core supplies to dental laboratories in North America. Zahn adds a full-service support, training and repair department and R&D to provide solutions for laboratories, and is dedicated to providing the best technology to help labs provide the best products to their clinicians. The business offers a comprehensive, industry-leading selection of innovative products, breakthrough technologies, value-added services, and technical support that make Zahn a total solution provider.

Laboratories can rely on Zahn's highly trained and knowledgeable specialists, consultants, support technicians, and Team Schein Members to deliver everything a laboratory needs to thrive and succeed. For more information, visit www.zahndental.com.

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.

Pictured: Zahn Dental has launched a podcast, ‘Zahn Insider.’