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Thursday April 11, 2013
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BIOLASE’s New Total Technology Pavilion
BIOLASE, Inc., the world’s leading dental laser manufacturer and distributor, and distributor of NewTom and 3Shape TRIOS technologies in North America, will be showcasing its full line of award-winning laser systems, 3-D cone beam devices, and digital intraoral scanning technology at all major and regional 2013 trade events this spring, including the CDA in Anaheim, Calif. The company will feature the products in a new “Total Technology Pavilion,” a large space with functioning equipment to allow hands-on demonstrations and discussion of the full range of applications. The Total Technology Pavilion will also feature an overview presentation of the Total Technology concept, along with brief presentations by practicing dentists that have deployed these types of technologies in their local practices. BIOLASE will be showcasing its line of dental lasers in Booth #2518 and its line of NewTom products, including the allnew NewTom VG3 which includes panoramic, cephalometric, and 3-D imaging all in one, in Booth #2519.
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An Interview with Dr. Bergersen, Sterisil: You Can Think Your Inventor of Ortho-Tain Techniques Water is Clean, or You Can Know
Earl O. Bergersen DDS, MSD will be presenting on the most efficient and cost effective techniques to straighten teeth without braces. Q: What makes Ortho-Tain Appliances so unique?
A: The Ortho-T technique is the superior, most effective choice of adult orthodontic treatment without braces. Ortho-T’s unique design allows permanent dentition to be guided into a perfect class I occlusion with only one appliance worn 1-2 hours per day. The Ortho-T technique takes 1/5 the time of fixed treatment.
Q: What benefits does the Ortho-T technique for adult treatment without braces have over other adult treatment techniques? • As previously stated, Ortho-T is worn 1-2 hours per day; treatment time is 2-12 months which is approximately ⅓ the time of most other procedures. • Ortho-T’s cost is ¼ to ½ that of fixed treatment.
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BQ Ergonomics Introduces Study Shows Bacteria Remains “Next Generation of Saddle Chairs” on Dental Bib Clips
BQ Ergonomics specializes in developing and manufacturing ergonomic stools and chairs for dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and front office staff. With more than 20 years of experience and sales in more than 30 countries, BQ Ergonomics has revolutionized the way we sit. With more than 81 percent of dental professionals complaining of lower back pain, and one-third of dental professionals who retire early are forced to, due to musculoskeletal injury—how can this be prevented? As a solution BQE has introduced the ErgoSolex “the next generation of saddle chairs.” Saddle chairs have existed in the market since the 1960s. The design allows for a strongly declining position of the upper legs. The pelvis rotates forward and curves the lower back into an anatomically correct position of the lower back. This in turn straightens the upper back, leading to a generally improved back posture and reduced tension in the upper back, shoulder girdle, and neck muscles. Although a vast improvement above traditional dental chairs and continued on page 17
Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Institute published a study that found bacteria from the patient and the dental clinician on up to 70 percent of dental bib clips after the clips underwent standard disinfection procedures in a hygiene clinic. Oral bacteria survived on up to 15 percent of the clips after they were disinfected. The full study titled “Comprehensive Analysis of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria Found on Dental Bib Clips at Hygiene Clinic” is now available for download at www.dentalbibclipbacteria.com. The study analyzed the clips on 20 dental bib holders after they were used on patients undergoing treatments in a dental hygiene clinic. The bib clips were sampled for aerobic and anaerobic bacterial contaminants immediately after treatment (post-treatment clips) and again after the clips were cleaned according to the clinic’s disinfection protocol using disinfecting low alcohol-containing wipes (post-disinfection clips). Although a large majority of the thousands of bacteria found
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Since its inception in 1999, Sterisil has been dedicated to providing the highest quality dental water treatment products available on the market. Through rigorous testing, Sterisil was awarded the first and only EPA registered quantified claim of maintaining dental unit waterlines to less than or equal to 10 CFU/ml, 50 times below the EPA, ADA, and CDC guideline of 500 CFU/ml. Sterisil’s innovations have resulted in the only dental water line treatment products available on the market with an included EPA registered shock product in all of their products. Sterisil’s commitment to quality control has earned the ISO certification for medical equipment, ISO 13485. Sterisil’s products are engineered not only to be the most effective products on the market, but also to be the most simple to use dental water treatment solutions available. Each product is a complete, stand-alone solution to dental waterline treatment, requiring no extra products to maintain dental water quality. Many of Sterisil’s products require as little as 10 minutes per year to maintain. No matter
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The Wand All-Injection System: A Magical Practice Builder
The Wand addresses the most basic cause of discomfort in the dental office by eliminating traditional syringe injections. It painlessly delivers computer-controlled amounts of anesthetic for all traditional injections, and unlike a conventional syringe, the feather-light handpiece offers superior ergonomics and is non-threatening to even the most needle phobic patients. The immediate onset of profound anesthesia offers clinicians the ability to profoundly numb a single tooth without collateral numbness, significantly reducing the need for block injections for routine restorative procedures, including crown & bridge, root canal therapy, and fillings. This allows clinicians to significantly boost production by performing bi-lateral mandibular dentistry in a single appointment! When a lower block injection is required, the Wand’s birotational insertion technique eliminates needle deflection for superior injection accuracy. Anesthetic carpules are replaced without relocating the needle, meaning that patients will only
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iDentalSoft: Practice Management Software for Mobility
iServiceSoft proudly announces the release of iDentalSoft, an innovative Web-based practice management software. iDentalSoft tranforms Dental Practice Management from legacy server-client approach to a Practice-owned Hybrid-Cloud. It is Web-based and it offers configuration flexibility (private or
public cloud) at the lowest installation and operating cost, and securely supports one or more practices. The innovative design easily integrates “Mobile Operatory Desk” concept into any practice. The mobility of tablet devices allows providers an effective management tool in servicing patients from charting to treatment consultation to
ICCare: Providing Radiation Monitoring Programs with the Revolutionary instadose Dosimeter
A radiation safety program with the instadose dosimeter from ICCare offers a clear advantage over traditional X-ray badges. The instadose dosimeter is the only X-ray badge that allows a user to perform a dose reading from any internet enabled computer. Concerns about possible exposure can be addressed immediately, as opposed to other badge services which provide readings on a quarterly or monthly basis. Additional benefits include:
• Re-assignment of devices online • Elimination of the collection and return of badges for processing • Unlimited online dose readings for a year • Confirmation of a safe radiation work environment for your staff and patients • Compliance with State and Federal reg-
treatment planning. Mobile Operatory Desk makes it convenient for providers to offer their patients more insight into the overall oral health and allows patients to better understand corrective and preventative measures providers are recommending. The tablet’s uniquely personal communication method provides a close “providerpatient” relationship and result in an efficient in-chair service and a new patient visit experience. iDentalSoft’s design consolidates patient history and records and organizes the data into a single database. ulations
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Even low levels of ionizing radiation from X-ray machines could represent a potential health hazard over time. With an instadose dosimeter in your practice you can document the radiological safety of your office or operational environment. Every office should have a radiation safety program. Make the instadose dosimeter a part of your program today! For more information, call 877-4775486, visit www.iccare.net or stop by Booth #2256 and enter to win an iPad!
instadose is a registered trademark of Mirion Technologies Inc. iPad is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
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Kettenbach’s Visalys Temp More Break-Resistant Than Other Known Brands
Kettenbach’s Visalys Temp is a new provisional resin restorative that offers superior strength and beauty with improved finishing and polishing characteristics. As dental laboratories need one to four weeks to fabricate a permanent bridge or crown, provisional restorations are made for this period so the patient is not impaired in terms of dental health or appearance. For these provisional solutions, stability and aesthetic result are top priorities for both patient and dentist. Visalys Temp is a two-component BPA (bisphenol – A) free resin based on a multifunctional acrylic composite. It can be used to make highly aesthetic temporary crowns, partial crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays and veneers including long-span provisionals. Higher strength Visalys Temp provisional restorations are remarkably stable and fracture resistant due to its unique, new monomer structure. Scientific studies at the University of Erlangen, as well as extensive clinical
The Digital Dentist: Making the Right Technology Decisions
practice tests, prove that Visalys Temp has excellent mechanical properties in comparison with leading competitor products. The stability and fracture resistance of a crown and bridge material are defined by six main parameters: bending strength, impact strength, diametral tensile strength, elastic modulus, fatigue factor, and Barcol hardness. (Research results available on request.) In an independent in vivo market study, dentists rated provisional restorations made of Visalys Temp as being clearly more break-resistant than other widely known brands. In addition, Visalys Temp is easy-touse and guarantees superior aesthetic results in addition to stability. The product assures that most aesthetic considerations will be met with the six shades available: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1 and BL (bleach). The smooth surface ensures a pleasant continued on page 29
As most dentists are aware, the look and feel of the dental practice in the 21st century is far different than it was just 15-20 years ago. The modern practice has management software, digital imaging, CADCAM, patient activation systems, and dozens of other modern conveniences. Many practices are now pushing towards a chartless or paperless environment, motivated by either, Federal mandates, funding or a combination of the two. The challenge for most dentists, though, is how to achieve this result. Sales reps and dental supply companies will pull the dentists in different directions, and often the needs of the practice are not the main priority. The Digital Dentist is different. Founded by Dr. Lorne Lavine, a periodontist with more than 10 years experience in private practice, the needs of the dentist always come first. It starts with a comprehensive evaluation best handled in-office, to allow them to di-
agnose the needs of the practice. From there, they can develop a customized “treatment plan” that is tailored to the individual needs and comfort level of each dentist. The Digital Dentist is a full-service company. Besides supplying sound advice, they can provide hardware and software at a discounted price, install and integrate all of the components, provide any training needed, as well as ongoing service and support such as disaster recovery, network monitoring, and HIPAA compliance. At the Digital Dentist, they do their best every day to help their colleagues avoid some very expensive mistakes. If you are interested in setting up a free phone consultation to see how The Digital Dentist can help you with your technology decisions, please call Amanda Shanahan at 866-204-3398, ext. 200. For additional information, visit www.thedigitaldentist.com or stop by Booth #2136.
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Would You be Willing to Invest $106 to Add $8,636 in Additional Production?
MicroDental’s ZEUS Zirconia Restorations Named a Top 25 New Product by Dentistry Today Readers
That’s an 8,000 percent return on investment. Over the past several months Trojan Professional Services have collected data from their clients and independent dental consultants proving that by using Trojan’s Benefit, Eligibility, and Collection Services, practices serve their patients better and make more money. Where else are you going to find a return like that in a business environment where banks are paying only 1 percent a-year CD investment? Or where an investment in the stock market would have yielded you only 12 percent (DJIA 2012). They have been providing this type of return to offices since 1976! The longevity of their company, 37 years and counting, speaks for itself. Follow their simple process to yield extremely high returns. Thousands (not tens or hundreds, they’re talking thousands) of their clients testify to the success of their service. Trojan Professional Services evolves with the times, and one thing remains the same … what they offer has always been cutting edge. The benefits you’ll see
Dentistry Today Readers have named MicroDental’s ZEUS Zirconia Restorations a Top 25 New Product. ZEUS Full-Contour Zirconia Crowns, Bridges and Implant Restorations are a strong treatment option for clinical situations that require an exceptional balance of strength, esthetics and value. Made of high-performance zirconia, ZEUS Restorations offer esthetic advantages over full-metal restorations. Featuring excellent fit and biocompatibility, ZEUS Restorations offer economical and durability advantages over PFM restorations. “ZEUS stands for Zirconia Esthetic Universal System,” commented Lee Culp, AACD accredited CDT and CTO of MicroDental Laboratories. “By combining state-of-the-art dental lab technologies and modern zirconia materials in a novel fashion, MicroDental is able to provide dentists with high performance restorations that can be utilized in a variety of treatment situations.” Available in three different configurations, ZEUS Restorations offer dentists more treatment options. Essentials ZEUS Restorations, starting at $95 per unit,
when using Trojan will be astounding. From your patients, to your staff, to your business, you’ll be able to create a flourishing working environment with unlimited potential. Simply use the product the way it was designed and you can count on achieving the intended results. They ask every office if they have enough time to research benefits for their patients. More than 60 percent of the offices respond with a resounding NO. And no wonder. Your front office staff is inundated with a variety of tasks that all demand immediate attention. And much continued on page 17
offer dentists an economical choice for single unit posterior restorations. Classic ZEUS Restorations offer a balance of esthetics and strength, making them a strong choice for restorations that are just inside the esthetic zone. Macstudio ZEUS Restorations feature a digitally designed cutback and layered porcelain, providing dentist and patients with an esthetic solution that features the durability of zirconia on the lingual and occlusal surfaces. “Many dentists are making the switch from metal-based restorations to continued on page 20
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Acme Dental Manufacturing Offers Perfection in All of Their Products
Global Manufacturer and Distributor of High Quality Infection Control Products Proudly Unveils a New Global Brand Identity
A: Acme Dental Manufacturing has been manufacturing Oil-Less Compressors and Dry Vacuums for 12 years with 35 years of experience in dental sales and service. Many individuals often ask why ACME and the logic is that word acme means perfection and our purpose and mission is to have perfection in all of products. We take pride in developing new products that other dental manufactures do not offer. Our biggest goal is to constantly develop and strive to improve our current product line for longevity in the dental business and community.
MONTREAL—A.R. Medicom Inc. celebrates 25 years as a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality infection control products with the unveiling of a new global brand identity that reflects the Company’s position as a worldwide organization and elevates the brand to assert the organization’s leadership status in the category. To create a new brand identity, Medicom commissioned Spring Design Partners, an award-winning and innovative New York based design agency to help develop a cohesive visual brand identity and architecture that would embody the vision and mission of the organization and remain relevant as the Company continues to expand globally. “We are bringing Medicom to a
new level by incorporating our fundamental values of pride, trust and quality into our brand design principles,” explains Gayle Padvaiskas, Marketing Director. “The more our message and visual identity build a story that resonates with our consumers, the more effective we will be in captivating them and in building loyalty for the Medicommaster brand and range of sub brands.” At the center of the new branding strategy is a focus on the main values of the organization. The word mark retains the iconic signature blue with a modern twist, symbolizing depth, stability and trust. New blue and green hues have been added to convey energy, safety and protection.
BQ ERGONOMICS
A: For more information, visit www.acmedental, call 877-277-9727 or stop by Booth #367.
stools; however the saddle chair lacks or fails to include proper lumbar support. As studies show, we start to slouch when our muscles get fatigued - which results in our pelvis rotating backwards. This process of slouching generally begins after 5 to 8 minutes of sitting allowing for bulging of the discs. This is where common lower back complaints begin. In order to combat this complaint, the ErgoSolex offers a small, convex and adjustable backrest that fits snuggly into the lordosis. Upon sloughing, the user is quickly reminded by the following backrest to sit up straight. Quite simply, our spine is in the shape of an “S” with the lumber region hollow or a concave. Only
a backrest that is not too big and convex can give proper support. The seat of the ErgoSolex is designed for the user to sit on their seat bones. A common complaint by saddle chair users is the pressure created around the groin area. The ErgoSolex tackles this complaint with 3 inches of mould injected foam and contoured seat form. The design of the ErgoSolex is made so the user can get close to your patient, offering freedom of movement. The ErgoSolex offers a complete sitting solution for dental professionals looking to improve their posture and decrease and prevent back and neck pain. In order to feel the difference and learn more about what a good chair can do for you, come visit BQ Ergonomics in their Booth #1760.
groundbreaking technologies to gain an understanding of their applications in the dental clinic.” BIOLASE, Inc. is a biomedical company that develops, manufactures and markets dental lasers and also distributes and markets dental imaging equipment; products that are focused on technologies that advance the practice of dentistry and medicine. The company's laser products incorporate
approximately 290 patented and patent-pending technologies designed to provide biological treatment and clinically superior performance with less pain and faster recovery times. Its imaging products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver the best results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental
procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications, and a full line of dental imaging equipment and CAD/CAM systems. BIOLASE has sold more than 21,000 lasers. Other products under development address ophthalmology and other medical and consumer markets. For more information, stop by Booths #2518 & #2519 or visit www.biolase.com.
Trojan is designed to help your staff do their job, so let them bear part of the weight. Simply offload some work at a fraction of the cost of another employee. Your staff can then do their job best by focusing on generating a healthy schedule and skillfully getting your patients to want what they need, which is maintain-
ing an active hygiene regimen until treatment is completed. After all, when it comes to running an office, nothing affects your bottom line more than serving the patients. Nearly 80 percent of their clients surveyed say their practice does in fact make more money using the Trojan’s
Benefit, Eligibility, and Collection Services. Their own Trojan staff average close to nine years doing this work … they ARE the best at what they do. Let them help you! Come by their Booth #1520 and get a better understanding about how they can and will help your practice.
Q: Please start by telling us a bit about the company, a brief history of ACME Dental Manufacturing and an overview of your business today.
Q: Please tell us about the company’s products.
A: Acme manufactures and assembles four types of dry vacuums and six types of oil-less compressors. All products are UL/Medical approved. Acme utilizes advanced technology in our Perfection Dry Vacuum Systems. Our Perfection Dry Vacuum Systems provide quiet operation while supplying superior section. We use a solid state sensing system to drain the tank when it gets full. The newest product to our line is the PF-4 Evolution Dry Vacuum which is unlike any other product on the market. It does not require any oil, is light weight, handles grit and the best feature is NO HOLDING TANK. Our Direct Drive Oil Free Dental Compressors are engineered to ensure consistent air supply and quiet smooth operation. All oil-less compressors come with a stainless steel desiccant dryer system and automatic drain for quality performance with the clean, dry air you expect. Q: Who are your typical customers
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“We are proud to present the Total Technology Pavilion at the California Dental Association Convention and beyond,” said John Bernhard, Director of Marketing at BIOLASE. “It represents the collective efforts of multiple teams to create an environment where dental professionals can spend time with these
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effort is spent on non-value added activities such as collection calls, insurance tracking, and obtaining patient benefits. Instead, use Trojan’s Benefit, Eligibility and Collection Services.
for this?
A: We sell our product line through our nationwide network of sales representatives and dealers.We do not directly sell to any doctor or dentist office. Our typical end users consist of dental office chains and independent dentists who have a need for a compressor or vacuum system to perform their day to day operations. The size of the dental office does not matter as we can provide one user up to 12 users at a time. Our product line can be installed in new or existing dental offices. Q: What will be your greatest challenges in this industry?
A: Change is a normally a good thing, but in today’s ever changing world many people often fear change. The biggest challenge we will have in the medical and dental industry is our introduction of new products and ideas. We strive to provide the best products at the most affordable prices. With the ever changing government regulations it becomes complicated to sell a new bigger and better product to our customer base. Q: How can our readers find out more about your company?
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Kerr Shipments of SonicFill Tips Exceed 3 Million
ORANGE, Calif.—Kerr Corporation, a leading manufacturer of innovative dental restorative materials, announced that it has now shipped more than three million tips for its SonicFill bulk cure composite system in the U.S. The SonicFill dental composite system, a first-of-its-kind product, enables clinicians to easily perform posterior restorations with a fast and reliable bulk fill technology via a sonic-activated handpiece. Quickly embraced by the dental community, SonicFill has achieved the three million tip shipment milestone a little more than year after entering the market. Further, according to Strategic Dental Marketing’s sales records for the twelve-month period ending November 2012, SonicFill is now the No. 1 bulk fill composite in the U.S. “Since we launched SonicFill last
year, it’s been a terrific ride—we’ve seen consistently positive reactions and a remarkably quick adoption by the dental community,” said Damien McDonald, President of Kerr. Dentists around North America have been singing SonicFill’s praises via Kerr’s online testimonial forum. Among them, is Dr. Daniel Rovirosa of Coral Springs, Florida, who said, “SonicFill gives me the ability to place direct restorations predictably and efficiently. The end result is a quality restoration, a productive dentist and a satisfied patient.” “Without a doubt, SonicFill is the best handling posterior composite I've ever used,” added Dr. Gary Radz of Denver. “the more I use it, the more like it.”
MICRODENTAL
figurations while also getting the predictable quality and reliable service that comes with any MicroDental Laboratory restoration.” To learn more about ZEUS Restorations, visit MicroDental at CDA Booth #1464 or contact MicroDental at 800229-0936.
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all-ceramic restorations,” noted Len Liptak, VP of Sales and Marketing for MicroDental Laboratories. “What makes ZEUS Restorations noteworthy is the ability to choose from three different con-
SonicFill is a trademark of Kerr Corporation.
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The updated, timeless and proprietary font is representative of the strength of the Company’s relationships with trusted partners and customers, which has been coupled with a new icon. The icon is specifically designed as a knot, an ancient heraldic symbol of longevity, commitment, and permanence. Each loop represents the core corporate values of trust, pride and quality, which come together to form a shield to represent the Medicom focus on protection. Overall the new visual identity and logo lock up represent the Medicom commitment to relationships and leverage a balanced and methodical use of color and light to deliver a sense of vitality. Commenting on the Medicom global identity, Ronald Reuben, Founder and CEO, said, “After 25 years of success, our new brand identity marks the beginning of the next chapter for our organization and it represents a fantastic opportunity for us to do something historic and gamechanging. Being aligned under a global vision, mission, and value set will lead the Company in one direction and guide the team to strive for a bright future with concerted efforts in the years
to come.” “Given the competitive landscape and history of Medicom, we have a unique opportunity to differentiate ourselves within the infection control category,” said Reuben. “The strategic rationale and visual identity signals our commitment to take on global challenges. It will be used as a vehicle to share our message of the pride we take in the protection we offer to the world’s health care community.” The new identity was officially unveiled at the International Dental Show on March 12, 2013 in Cologne, Germany which kicked off a year-long celebration of the Company’s 25th anniversary in business. The visual identity will be rolled out through packaging, online, advertising, communications and other vehicles. The Medicom commitment is to help make the world safer and healthier by offering consistent, reliable protection. Products are made with carefully selected materials and engineered to offer protection the world can count on. Medicom is dedicated to offering the best quality products available and has been providing peace of mind to health care professionals for 25 years. Medicom. Proudmaker of Safe Brands. Medicom. Pride in Protection.
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• Ortho-T corrects overbite, overjet, crowding, spacing and TMJ. • Ortho-T requires only one appliance which is worn for both active treatment as well as retention. If relapse occurs 10 years later, the same appliance can be used. • No interruptions or changing of appliance if dental work is done. Any type of treatment - bridgework, extractions, implants; do not affect the fit of the appliance. Q: How difficult is it for a dentist to understand and implement the Ortho-T technique? A: Attending a one-day
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the application, Sterisil has an effective, simple solution for any office or clinic. Sterisil’s continued devotion to both quality and customer service has earned them a five star rating by the government
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iDentalSoft addresses practices concern over ownership, installation, and Web-based security. The product’s thoughtful approach ensures five points Web access security through (1) Encrypted transport (2) Role based connection (3) Location based connection (4) Device based connection, and (5) En-
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on the bib clips after treatment were adequately eliminated by the disinfection procedure, one or more aerobic bacteria were still found on 40 percent of the bib clips tested post-disinfection and anaerobic bacteria were found on 70 percent of the post-disinfection bib clips. Further analyses found: • 15 percent of the bib clips still had oral bacteria present post-disinfection including species of Streptococcus from the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract, as well as species of Staphylococcus, Pre-
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be “stuck” one time, even if they require a multiple carpule dosage. Post-operative discomfort is significantly reduced or eliminated with this minimally invasive technique. Distinctive Dental Seminars founder Michael DiTolla DDS, FAGD said about The Wand All-Injection System: “I bought the Wand so I wouldn’t have to give as many lower blocks, as I had the
29 course or viewing our seminar on DVD will provide the necessary knowledge. Ortho-T is the easiest appliance to use on the market. Q: How many patients have been treated with the Ortho-T? A: Over 3 million.
Q: Ortho-Tain also has an orthodontic treatment procedure for teenagers and young children? • Occlus-o-Guide can be used for almost all malocclusions from 8-12 years of age. • Nite-Guide is used during the eruption of the upper and lower incisors – only passively while sleeping.
as well as a “Dental Product Shopper Recommended Product” in 2011, “Dental Product Shopper Best Product” in 2012, and “Dental Product Shopper Recommended Product” in 2013. For more information about Sterisil, visit www.sterisil.com or stop by Booth #554.
Q: Does the Occlus-o-Guide and NiteGuide work similarly as the Ortho-T for adult? A: Almost the same way, except there is more room for crowding at the ages of 512 due to larger posterior deciduous teeth. Q: Is the Nite-Guide the only early treatment device on the market that can straighten the incoming adult dentition with only nighttime wear?
• Yes. The Nite-Guide allows the teeth to erupt straight. The fiber bundles develop in that position so there is minimal or no relapse according to research to date. • Research also shows that children only need to wear the Nite-Guide for 1-hour
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feeling in the mouth and impedes plaque formation. Visalys Temp can be precisely milled and minimizes dust formation. Its natural fluorescence and translucency are optimal for restorations of front teeth.
of sleeping time and will receive the same results in most cases as a full night’s wear. • Research also shows 93 percent of every 5-7 year-old is a candidate. • One practitioner can treat hundreds of patients each year. Q: What type of education can doctors receive by stopping by Booth #1722 during the CDA?
• Academics of early treatment and orthodontics for adults • Overview of all techniques • How to get started • How to measure • What to charge • How to code for insurance • Free diagnosis of cases brought to booth For more information, call 800-541-6612 or visit www.ortho-tain.com. Visalys Temp also contains no bisphenol A, a substance suspected of impairing health. Additional information is available from Kettenbach by calling 877532-2123, by writing to customerserv@kettenbachusa.com or stop by Booth #208.
crypted vital patient’s data. iDentalSoft is designed for mobility, Web-based, network friendly, intuitive, cost effective and supports multi-platforms. Software can be configured as public cloud and operate as service software to support multi-practices; where other practices connect via the Web through supported browsers. As technology trend continues to push greater mobility and lower price,
dental practices are migrating from PCbased to Web-based practice management system. iDentalSoft combines Java and Mobile technologies to deliver the first Practice Owned, Mobile Operatory Desk Practice Management Solution.
enables service providers to deploy as a software or as a service with lowest installation and operating cost. Software allows offices to apply mobile devices into practice management, create paperless environment, consolidate of records, improves patient/client services and office efficiency. For more information please visit their web page at www.iservicesoft.com, contact them at info@iservicesoft.com or stop by Booth #226.
votella and Neisseria. • Bacterial isolates from skin were found on up to 45 percent of the bib clips postdisinfection. • In addition, oral bacteria often associated with chronic and refractory periodontitis were found to be present on 65 percent of the clips immediately after treatment and before they were properly disinfected.
new patient has a chance of being exposed to infection by using that same bib clip,” said Dr. Paster. “It is important to the clinician and the patient that the dental environment be as sterile as possible; thus it’s concerning that we found bacteria on the clips after disinfection. This situation can be avoided by thoroughly sterilizing the clips between each patient or by using disposable bib holders.” Researchers involved in the study hypothesized that bacteria found on bib clips after patient care could have been transferred from patients and clinicians to the clips in different ways:
1. Oral bacteria present in the dental patient’s saliva and the spray or spatter produced during dental treatments may contribute to the presence of bacteria on the disinfected bib clips. 2. Bacteria can also be transferred from the gloved hands of dental practitioners to the clips prior to- or during the treatment. 3. Bacteria can be transferred from the patient’s hand to the clips if the patient touches the clip.
U.S. population fears dental care to some degree, while as many as 50 percent avoid their dentist altogether. Move into the 21st century of local anesthesia and watch your practice skyrocket!
quarters in Woodinville, Wash. Their inhouse engineering team develops products to be fully regulatory compliant to U.S. and international manufacturing and safety standards, allowing them to export to more than 125 countries worldwide. For more than 25 years, Aseptico has partnered with the U.S. Armed Forces and militaries around the world to provide the most comprehensive line of portable field equipment in the industry. For more information call 866-244-2954, visit www.aseptico.com or stop by Booth #1120.
“The results of our analysis show that there is indeed a risk of cross-contamination from dental bib clips. The previous patient’s oral bacteria could potentially still be on the clip and the tendency to miss them on my first attempt about 20 percent of the time. Ironically, I haven’t missed a lower block since I started using the Wand to give my blocks! The Wand is one of those products that I can say honestly changed my life, and one I can’t practice without.” The Wand takes the fear and anxiety out of anesthesia, providing patients with a comfortable experience that will lead to increased referrals and fewer cancellations and aid in the growth of your practice. It’s estimated that 75 percent of the
About iServiceSoft iServiceSoft was founded in 2010 with a mission to create practice-owned, Webbased, secure, multi-platforms support that
About Aseptico Founded in 1975, Aseptico’s commitment to innovation and quality has made them a leading designer and manufacturer of surgical, endodontic, and portable dental equipment. Aseptico’s products are American-made, built and serviced at its head-
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