Zirc is now offering 4-color printing for their popular denture and retainer boxes. Dental offices can brand their practice by uploading their own logo and information, or selecting from the 19 fun pre-made icons. Simply visit www.zirc.com today to get started. 

Make it Fun – From emojis to superheroes, our fun designs will bring a smile.

A Professional Image – Choose from one of our classic designs to enhance your brand OR use your custom logo.

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) recently joined members of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO) in Washington, DC, on April 25—Holocaust Remembrance Day—for a panel discussion designed to educate Capitol Hill legislative staff about the oral health needs of Holocaust survivors living in poverty, as well as the successes of the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program.

More than 30 AO dentists from across the U.S. who volunteer for the program also attended the event and met with their local legislators to discuss its impact. The program, which was launched in November 2014 in response to the White House's call to action to help Holocaust survivors age with dignity and respect, has provided free dental care to more than 600 Holocaust survivors across North America.

Rep. Thomas Suozzi of New York delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day and lauded the program, saying it "serves as a model for what we can accomplish when we work together to help those in need." Rep. Suozzi's remarks in their entirety were entered into the Congressional Record and can be found here.

Care recipients are identified by the network of Jewish Family and Children's Service agencies or other identified partner organizations, as well as people of any faith who were victims of Nazi persecution and meet the program's other eligibility requirements. In addition to financial need, patient participation is prioritized by three critical factors: the elimination of pain, restoration of function, and lack of dental coverage. Participating clinicians determine each patient's scope of care.

The program fills a critical need for many of the 100,000 Holocaust survivors living in the U.S., one third of whom live in poverty. Survivors often have special oral health needs, as many suffered from prolonged nutritional deprivation and had little to no dental care access as children during World War II. Participating AO chapters include those in Atlanta; Boston; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; Dallas; Detroit; Los Angeles; New York City; the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area; Philadelphia; Phoenix; San Francisco; Seattle; the greater Washington, DC, area; and West Hartford, Connecticut in the U.S., and Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, and Winnipeg in Canada.

"The Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program demonstrates the impact that innovative partnerships can have on the oral health, overall health, and quality of life of this most deserving population," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc. "In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, we gathered to educate our nation's leadership, and ask for their support in propelling action to ensure that Holocaust survivors live their lives in comfort and dignity."

Albensi Dental Lab is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved website, albensilab.com. The interactive website features useful product information as well as many resources that dental offices will find helpful. These features include product overviews and prep guides, videos, and step-by-step instructions on how to send cases, including printable shipping labels.

The digitally-advanced lab’s site also features information on digital impression systems and events the company hosts or co-hosts. Recently, the lab became an approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. This will enable the lab to offer continuing education credits as well as help offices stay up-to-date on the latest trends in dentistry and dental technology.

“We are excited that this new site has come to fruition. We wanted our clients to know this is their go-to reference and starting point, but we also wanted to provide information to prospective clients as well,” said Tom Taylor, Director of Marketing.

Albensi Dental Lab is a full-service, domestic lab located in Irwin, PA. The lab’s mission is to deliver the latest technology available, superior craftsmanship, open communication, and exceptional customer care. It has been named a Top Pittsburgh Workplace four years in a row. Learn more at albensilab.com

NEW YORK, May 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NexHealth unveiled a new, API-level integration with Dentrix - the popular and widely-used dental practice management software. With this announcement, doctors who rely on both services will experience immediate improvements, as the technologies begin to exchange patient and appointment information securely and seamlessly.

NexHealth - a patient relationship management suite trusted by doctors across the country - is used by many healthcare practices to complement their EHR and practice management software. The integration with Dentrix is expected to simplify officework and improve business management for these practices.

"This integration is crucial for us," said Dr. Daniel Noor, the head of a 11 provider dental practice in New York City. "Patients booking online via NexHealth see our up-to-date practice calendar - and when they book, the appointment details are automatically carried over into Dentrix. It's completely seamless."

NexHealth is used by providers like Dr. Daniel Noor for automated email and text message communications, digital appointment reminders, one-touch appointment booking, and other features that improve patient engagement and retention. Dentrix is the world's leading practice management service provider, offering digital tools for business management, clinical efficiency, billing and collections, and other paperless practice solutions.

This integration is the latest in a recent push NexHealth has made toward interoperability. On March 15th, the NYC-based company announced a similar partnership with Electronic Health Records system drchrono.

"We believe that interoperability is the way of the future," said Alamin Uddin, CEO and founder of NexHealth. "The health tech landscape is incredibly fragmented. But when forward-looking organizations collaborate, we can make doctors' lives easier and improve health outcomes for patients. That's an effort we're proud to be part of."

CHICAGO – The American Dental Association (ADA) announced new resources for dental professionals and the public related to genetics and oral health.

According to the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ Genetic Testing Workgroup, the ADA body that authored the genetic and genetic testing resource, “While genetic testing holds potential for clinical application in the future, clinical measurements remain the best approach to assessment of caries and periodontal disease at this time.” Clinical measurements include probing measurements and radiographic (x-ray) evaluations.

A predictive test for dental caries (the disease that causes cavities) or for periodontal (gum) disease does not currently exist; both of these are complex diseases with multiple gene and environmental risk factors.  No gene to date has been identified that has as large an impact on periodontal disease as do environmental influences, such as smoking or diabetes, according to the resource.

There are commercially marketed tests that claim to measure risk of disease or susceptibility to future disease. These tests are either in the category of laboratory-developed tests or direct-to-consumer (DTC) tests. The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a press release on direct-to consumer genetic health risk (GHR) tests stating, “It is important that people understand that genetic risk is just one piece of the bigger puzzle, it does not mean they will or won’t ultimately develop a disease.” The FDA is establishing criteria, called special controls, which clarify the agency’s expectations in assuring the tests’ accuracy, reliability and clinical relevance. These special controls, when met along with general controls, provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness for these and similar GHR tests.

The ADA’s resource on genetics and genetic testing explains basic genetic principles, genetic testing and using genetic information in decision-making in dentistry. The summary is available on the ADA’s Oral Health Topics webpage for dental professionals and information for the public on this topic is available on MouthHealthy.org. 

Premier® Dental Products Company introduces BioCoat™, a bioactive resin pit and fissure sealant with patented SmartCap™ Technology.  BioCoat combines optimal physical properties with extended release of fluoride and remineralization ions for relentless protection. 

BioCoat, a heavily filled resin sealant offers outstanding compressive and shear bond strengths, low polymerization shrinkage to protect against marginal gaps, and is thixotropic.  BioCoat flows freely into the tightest pits and fissures for excellent adaptation and adhesion to the enamel.  It is easily light cured and offers an esthetic appearance, while continuously releasing fluoride.  

SmartCap Technology, developed in partnership with Creighton University, incorporates patented semi-permeable resin microcapsules.  In BioCoat, the rechargeable SmartCap microcapsules are filled with ionic solutions of fluoride, calcium and phosphate, which diffuse in and out of the sealant. The ions supersaturate the oral environment around the enamel, which provides defense against demineralization during acid attacks.  The extended release of remineralization ions provides long-term protection while strengthening enamel and sealing margins against microleakage.   There is no degradation of the restoration resulting from the fluoride release  

Introductory offer 1+1. Each BioCoat standard package contains an additional 1.2ml syringe at no charge so that dentists and hygienists can evaluate BioCoat and maximize protection for their patients.  

For more information visit www.premusa.com/BioCoat

Zirc Company, who for 50 years has provided the dental industry with new and innovative products used for organization, efficiency, sterilization, and isolation, is announcing the launch of their new website and catalog.

The new website has a clean uncluttered design, improved functionality and a wealth of enhanced rich content including educational product videos, articles, podcasts as well as a free color coding and management guide. With this launch, they have also added the ability to design your own branded denture and retainer boxes with a fun and innovative online designer.

Zirc’s new 2017 Product Catalog is a work of art that walks you through their extensive line of proven products that are manufactured at their headquarters in Buffalo, MN. New photography throughout gives you practical examples of how their products can enhance your practice.

“We are very excited and proud of the launch of our new website and catalog,” said Nicolle Campion, President of Zirc. “The industry feedback has been amazing! Our goal was to give our customers an easy way to find what they are looking for, but also educate them on how to run an organized and efficient dental practice.”

Jersey City, NJ: May 1, 2017 -TAUB Products, a long-time manufacturer of dental consumable products, has announced a new promotion for Kidz Seal™ America Pit & Fissure Sealants. For each Kidz Seal kit order placed during the California Dental Association Meeting in Anaheim May 4-6, customers will receive a free syringe of Ca-Lok™ Flowable Calcium Base/Liner.

Kidz Seal America is a pit and fissure sealant that can be used in either a dry or wet field. It is tooth-integrating, which does not allow microleakage and offers long-lasting retention. Kidz Seal is low-viscosity and self-adjusting so no additional occlusal adjusting is needed. 

“Wet or dry, no matter how you practice, Kidz Seal offers the best retention,”stated Ed Matthews, vice-president of sales at TAUB Products.

Kidz Seal America comes in a package containing four 1.2ml syringes and twenty tips and is available through authorized dental dealers nationwide. Kidz Seal and other TAUB products will be featured in the TAUB booth #1278 at the 2017 CDA Meeting in Anaheim from May 4-6.

TAUB Products is celebrating its 65^th year in business. TAUB provides innovative, high-quality solutions for dental professionals. For more information on TAUB and its products, call 800-828-2634, or go to www.taubdental.com.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI – 2017 marks the 20th anniversary for EXACTA Dental Direct, a leading supplier of products and materials for the dental sector. EXACTA Dental Direct continues to serve clinicians today and carries the same message from when they started their business twenty years ago: to provide value to customers nationwide.

"EXACTA Dental is proud to be celebrating its twentieth year of providing products and solutions to dental offices,” states Chase Wade, EXACTA’s Director of Operations. “We have learned in the past two decades that developing an understanding of each of our customer's wants and needs is the most important factor in developing a business relationship based on trust. We will continue our goal of providing affordable, high quality products which are used daily by clinicians. As technology and the dental industry continue to change, one thing will remain the same, our commitment to our customers."

One of the many key factors to EXACTA Dental Direct’s continued success lies in their willingness to adapt to the digital age, where they’ve implemented the latest technology into their products and customer service model. For example, EXACTA’s text messaging service, which allows clinicians to place rush orders via text message, was created to fill the void that many clinicians with busy schedules face. Intuitive forward thinking has ensured that EXACTA Dental Direct remains as a leading provider of products and materials to clinicians nationwide.