Vista Apex, a market leader in Endodontic and Restorative dental products, announced that the new Luer-Lock Bottle Cap will now be included with Vista Apex Premier Irrigation Solutions. With the new Luer Lock Bottle Cap, syringes can be filled efficiently while avoiding splatter and spills. This method transfers solutions directly from the bottle to deliver syringe without waste resulting in saving time and money.

The Luer-Lock Bottle Cap works with the Luer-Lock syringe to extract the appropriate amount of solution. Previously sold separately, the cap will now be included with Vist Apex’s Chlor-XTRA, EDTA, CHX Plus, and SmearOFF. Available through vistaapex.com or your favorite Vista Apex products dealer.

In 2022, Amann Girrbach will be celebrating two anniversaries at once: 15 years of zirconia production at the Austrian site and 10 years of Zolid

Amann Girrbach, one of the leading manufacturers in the field of zirconia, is celebrating two important anniversaries this year: 15 years ago, the company produced zirconia blocks for the fabrication of dentures for the first time, and exactly ten years ago, the globally success-ful Zolid brand was launched. Customers will therefore receive a ten-year warranty on all Zolid materials as of immediate. At the same time, Amann Girrbach will be hosting various webinars on zirconia throughout the year under the hashtag #nosurprisezirconia.

Amann Girrbach was one of the first companies to start manufacturing zirconia for dentures 15 years ago. Due to the rising demand for increasingly esthetic zirconias and the desire for more cost-effectiveness and process reliability, Amann Girrbach introduced the Zolid brand five years later. With Zolid, CAD/CAM blanks that achieved high esthetics without requiring complex veneer-ing processes were available to users for the first time.

Since then, the company has been continuously developing the corresponding materials and processing methods: meanwhile, blanks such as the Zolid Gen-X allow for lifelike restorations with integrated color gradients in 16 Vita shades. In addition to the excellent esthetic properties and outstanding mechanical values, they prove convincing due to their diversity of indications and their clinical long-term success. In the context of quality assurance, only the best raw materials are processed here using the strictest test methods and certified processes. To give an example, Amann Girrbach is one of the first dental companies to be certified in accordance with the new Medical Device Regulation, thus supporting users in complying with MDR obligations.

"This year we are celebrating two special anniversaries that once again demonstrate that we at Amann Girrbach are constantly driving the boundaries of technical possibilities forwards. At the same time, we are taking this opportunity to underline our quality promise with a 10-year warranty on all Zolid materials. We view ourselves as a holistic system provider and support our customers along the entire customer journey. With this in mind, we will also be focusing more on training and education in the coming years with regard to zirconia. This year, we will be kicking off with a series of webinars on the subject of working with zirconia," says a delighted Melanie Röschmann, Director Global Business Unit - Consumables at Amann Girrbach. 

Doctors can receive one-on-one dental practice design assistance and preview new Midmark equipment

Midmark Corp., a leading dental solutions provider focused on the design of the clinical environment to improve the delivery of care, is proud to be a Diamond-level sponsor of the upcoming THRIVELIVE dentistry event. As a premier sponsor, Midmark is pleased to offer complimentary in-booth design consultations with experts Jeff Carter, DDS, and Pat Carter, IIDA, of Practice Design Group. Dental professionals can also meet with Midmark’s 3D layout designer Jennifer Litten to see their floorplan, equipment selections and finishes come to life in a 3D rendering of their space.

“At Midmark, we believe that better care starts with a better-designed care environment,” says Stephanie Woeste, director of dental marketing for Midmark. “But planning a remodel or new construction can be overwhelming. How do you know your new floorplan will optimize your workflow? How can you be sure to choose the right equipment and finishes to complement your space? It’s difficult. That’s why we are pleased to offer free design consultations right in our booth. Doctors can get input and advice on their floorplans and selections from experienced dental practice designers.”

“We are committed to helping dentists bring their dream practice into reality—no matter how expansive or seemingly modest,” says Dr. Jeff Carter. “From our 60-plus years of combined dental practice design experience, Pat and I know well how to avoid typical inefficiencies and help create a better workflow for a better overall patient and clinician experience.”

Visitors to the Midmark booth can also explore two new Midmark solutions. First, they can check out the new Midmark and Bien-Air electric delivery solutions that combine Bien-Air’s renowned electric handpiece solutions with Midmark’s industry-leading delivery equipment for a single delivery care solution. Second, they can preview the new Midmark Extraoral Imaging System (EOIS). This new EOIS 3D X-ray solution is designed for general dentistry with easy-to-use controls and software, clear, consistent image quality, and the training and installation support needed to help ensure better patient care.

THRIVELIVE is presented by Henry Schein Dental on April 7–9, 2022, at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. This first-of-its-kind educational event will deliver a unique opportunity for clinicians and their teams to learn from thought leaders about clinical applications of dental technology and the business side of dentistry, network with like-minded, technology-driven peers, and enjoy amazing entertainment.

Doctors attending THRIVELIVE are encouraged to schedule their design appointment with Midmark in advance. Send an email to midmarkdentalupdates@midmark.com to coordinate your appointment. 

Today the Diverse Dental Society (DDS) released the following statement on the conflict in Ukraine:

"As healthcare providers and members of the Diverse Dental Society (DDS) we stand alongside many other medical and dental organizations, across the United States and the World. We wish to provide a voice for those that are in harm's way, due to the conflict in Ukraine and other parts of the globe.

We sympathize with medical and dental colleagues in Ukraine that are saving lives and providing the best care they can, under dire circumstances. We also join with the World Dental Federation (FDI) to express our solidarity and concerns. We call for the international principle of medical neutrality and human rights to be upheld and respected.

We agree that medical facilities and health workers must not become military targets. Protection of healthcare workers, including dentists and dental teams must be ensured by all parties involved in this conflict.

We also encourage everyone to provide any type of assistance that you can, to support the refugees that have fled the war zone, and to ensure that everyone and in particular women, children, and the elderly, receive the basic necessities of food, water and safe shelter in the countries receiving them."

The DDS is a nonprofit organization focused on the pursuit of equity in oral health. The organization works to amplify and expand the public awareness of the importance of oral health and of improving oral health inequities in marginalized populations. For more information visit www.diversedentalsociety.org

As part of its sustainability strategy “Beyond: Taking action for a brighter world”, Dentsply Sirona has expanded its successful engagement for better oral health and healthy smiles, by joining the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe as a corporate partner.

Today, Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, announced its partnership with the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe (The Platform). The Platform is a joint initiative of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), the Council of European Chief Dental Officers (CECDO), the European Association of Dental Public Health (EADPH), the Oral Health Foundation and the Pan-European Region of the International Association for Dental Research (PER-IADR), and a wide range of Associate Members. Its goal is to improve oral health and the prevention of oral diseases - as well as address oral health inequalities and challenges, especially among vulnerable populations like children and adolescents, the elderly, and those with special needs.

With this partnership, Dentsply Sirona will further expand its role in enhancing awareness around the importance of better oral health and the critical role oral health plays in improving every person’s overall health. The company believes that its commitment towards a high quality, solution based, pandemic-resilient, and digitally driven oral health system is further amplified by the joint work of the Platform, its members, and its corporate partners.

“We are pleased to welcome Dentsply Sirona as our new corporate partner. This new partnership will support our mission to promote better oral health for all in Europe” says Professor Georgios Tsakos, Chair of the Platform.

“At Dentsply Sirona, we believe that everyone, no matter their circumstances, age or location, deserves access to oral health care and it is part of our sustainability strategy to increase access to high quality oral health.” says Jorge M. Gomez, Chief Financial Officer and Head of the Dentsply Sirona Sustainability Program. “Partnering with The Platform and its members will allow our efforts in this field to have even more impact as we create a common European approach towards improved oral health, education and access to care in Europe”.

Another way in which Dentsply Sirona has promoted awareness of oral health as a key factor in living a longer healthier life was by supporting World Oral Health Day 2022 (WOHD), which was celebrated on March 20th. Dentsply Sirona also sponsored the WOHD best branded photo award, which celebrates people who got the best use out of the World Oral Health Day brand in a single snapshot, while engaging and inspiring others to look after their oral health. The award winners will be revealed in June 2022 by FDI World Dental Federation, the organizers of World Oral Health Day.

Benco Dental, the nation's largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, now proudly offers Zyris products. These all-in-one systems for dental isolation, illumination, and suction are designed to help dentists and their teams perform dentistry safer, faster, easier, and with better results.

The complete Zyris product listing is available now for demonstration and sale from over 400 Friendly Benco Reps nationwide. It is also on display for customers to experience hands-on at Benco Dental’s CenterPoint equipment and technology showroom in Pennsylvania, and coming soon to locations in California and Texas. To schedule a consultation and demonstration, customers may contact their Friendly Benco Reps or call 1.800.GO.BENCO.

Zyris is a medical device company that has been changing the standard of dentistry for over 20 years. Created by a dentist for the dental community, Zyris leads the industry with innovative isolation systems and mouthpieces, providing a whole mouth solution for dental professionals.

Benco Dental is a leader in bringing the latest innovations in oral healthcare to market. Last year, well over one in every five dollars spent with Benco Dental was on products introduced in just the last three years—an exceptionally high number for dentistry, which relies on products that rarely change.

"Benco Dental is committed to helping customers practice smarter, safer and more efficiently," said Wendy Miller, the company's Director of Consumables Merchandising. "Zyris Isolite systems are perfectly suited for the challenges dental practices are facing most often today. We're excited to offer our valued customers a solution that allows for faster procedures at a time when that's more important than ever." 

HASS BIO has announced that Eric Ahn will lead HASS BIO’s efforts in the United States as the President of HASS BIO America effective February 15, 2022.

Mr. Ahn has a long and successful 7-year history at HASS BIO. Since 2016, Mr. Ahn served as the Sales Regional Manager, overseeing sales growth for the Middle East and South American Regions. During his tenure, Mr. Ahn was responsible for growing his regions by 25% growth, year-over-year. He also developed multiple relationships with strategic partners, increasing the visibility of HASS BIO and their products. Mr. Ahn was then appointed to lead sales efforts in the western region of the United States.

Mr. Ahn received his bachelor's degree in Language and International Business and has worked in various leadership capacities in supply-chain management before joining HASS BIO.

“We are pleased to have Eric lead efforts for us in the United States,” said Mr. Yong Su Kim, President and co-Founder of HASS BIO. “Mr. Ahn has earned the trust and confidence of our company and his peers. His dedication, commitment, and business acumen resulted in his appointment to lead one of the largest markets in the dental industry.”

Founded in 2008, HASS BIO is the worldwide leader in ceramic dental materials. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to deliver esthetic value for dental professionals.

In recognition of World Oral Health Day, Delta Dental published new survey* findings on U.S. adults' oral health behaviors, including their awareness of the importance of good oral health and making dental care a priority this year. Key findings from this year's survey include:

-Nearly all adults in the United States will be prioritizing their dental care in 2022, with an overwhelming number of adults (94%) planning to visit the dentist this year.

The pandemic's influence

-About 3 in 4 (74%) adults in the United States credit the pandemic with making them even more aware of their health.

-In fact, almost 9 in 10 (86%) adults would agree that throughout the pandemic, maintaining their oral health is essential to protecting their overall health.

Top common dental concerns on the rise

-Despite their good oral health practices, according to this year's survey, more adults faced dental issues compared to findings from last year. Cavities (86%) topped the list, up 6%. The majority of adults also had to overcome pain or toothache (74%) and teeth sensitivity (67%). These dental issues increased 7% and 6%, respectively.

"The health of our bodies is not independent of the health of our mouths. We have a clearer understanding of the significant impact our oral health has on our overall health. As we elevate our awareness of the fundamental role of good oral health, we can better appreciate the value in making dental care a priority in our daily routines," said Joseph Dill, DDS, MBA, Vice President of Dental Science, Delta Dental Plans Association. "In our annual Oral Health and Wellness Survey, it's encouraging to find that most adults plan to prioritize their oral health this year."

*About the survey

The 2022 Delta Dental Oral Health and Wellness Survey was conducted between January 19 and January 28, 2022, among a nationally representative sample of 1,000+ U.S. residents ages 18+, with a margin of error of +/- 3%.

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About Delta Dental Plans Association

Based in Oak Brook, Illinois, Delta Dental Plans Association is the not-for-profit national association of the 39 independent Delta Dental companies. Through these companies, Delta Dental is the nation's largest dental insurance provider, covering more than 83 million Americans, and offering the country's largest dental network with approximately 154,000 participating dentists. Over the last decade, Delta Dental companies provided over $1.75 billion in direct and in-kind support to improve the oral health of our communities across the country. Visit deltadental.com for information on individual dental insurance plans and group dental insurance plans.

About World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated globally every year on March 20. It is organized by FDI World Dental Federation and is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health. WOHD spreads messages about good oral hygiene practices to adults and children alike and demonstrates the importance of optimal oral health in maintaining general health and well-being. 

Lancaster, Pa. March, 23, 2022. Septodont, leading manufacturer of dental anesthetics, announces a new and exciting bioceramic root canal sealer - BioRoot™ Flow. Clinical advantages of this proprietary hydraulic sealer technology include:

• Creates an alkaline environment unfavorable for bacterial growth

• Long-lasting Ca release essential for bioactivity and mineral tag formation

• Ample working time of >60 minutes for multi-rooted molars

• Pure mineral formulation (eugenol- and resin-free) eliminates shrinkage, microleakage,

and staining

• Can be used with warm and cold obturation techniques – you have a choice

• Easy and fast to removal when retreating

• Cost-effective, premixed 2g syringe with 20 bendable tips (item# 01E0510)

“Clinicians need a sealer that helps ensure the myriad of cases they see will be as successful as possible. Septodont’s newest product, BioRoot Flow, does just that – it’s easy to use, allows for warm and cold obturation techniques, and provides all doctors with a successful solution.” Paul Mondock, President of the Americas, Septodont.

Septodont has over 90 years dedicated to developing and manufacturing innovative products for dental professionals. With our long tradition of distributing a wide range of quality products for dental professionals such as local anesthetic cartridges, topical gels, dental needles, obturation powders and pastes to innovative solutions in dental bioceramic materials and endodontics. Dentists worldwide can rely on consistent quality and outstanding customer service.

For more information call Septodont 800-872-8305. Available through your authorized dealer.

https://info.septodontusa.com/bioroot-flow

MouthWatch, LLC recently announced the integration of its award-winning, market leading TeleDent teledentistry platform with Henry Schein’s Dentrix G6 and G7 practice management software.

According to MouthWatch LLC founder and CEO Brant Herman. “Deploying teledentistry is now easier for Dentrix G6 and G7 users. TeleDent’s comprehensive, convenient, and secure virtual care platform is able to scale across the full spectrum of Dentrix G6 and G7 clients, from individual private practices to DSOs with hundreds of locations.”

TeleDent provides Dentrix G6 and G7 users with real-time two-way video conferencing along with HIPAA-secure patient and provider messaging that can be used on desktop and mobile devices, so practitioners can conduct emergency triages, consultations, pre-visit screenings, post-op visits, and virtual case presentations either synchronously or asynchronously.

Dental practices using these latest versions of Dentrix can now clinically integrate virtual consults with video recordings, patient records, and intraoral photos within the platform to ensure effective and thorough virtual dental care. What’s more, the patient-facing messaging included in the TeleDent platform enables practitioners to communicate directly with patients, and also seamlessly collaborate and share diagnostic information with their dental teams and specialists, in a cloud-based portal.

TeleDent/Dentrix G6 / G7 integration is now available for new and current TeleDent users. For more information, please contact Jay Martorelli, MouthWatch Director of Sales at sales@mouthwatch.com.

About TeleDent:

TeleDent, the all-in-one teledentistry solution from MouthWatch, LLC was designed to help dental teams connect with their patients and collaborate with their colleagues. The recent introduction of new features such as an intuitive, mobile-friendly patient portal, text messaging, and online patient intake, make it easier to connect with patients in the safe and convenient way they now expect. For example, new patient consults, post-op evaluations, home care instructions, specialist referrals and emergency triage can all be conducted with the highest degree of simplicity, security, and safety. TeleDent’s professional grade technology can serve as the backbone of key virtual clinical workflows to increase efficiency and profitability. In recent years, TeleDent has received several prestigious industry awards, such as The 2020 and 2021 Cellerant Best of Class Award. In 2021, TeleDent also won Dentistry Today’s Top Innovative Products, and Top 25 Aesthetic and Restorative Products awards. For more information visit www.TeleDent.com.

About MouthWatch, LLC:

Founded in 2012, MouthWatch, LLC is a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices. Since its formation, the company has pioneered the integration of digital imaging and communications technology in the field of oral health. This experience makes it possible for MouthWatch to take the lead in introducing the benefits of telemedicine to the world of dentistry. For more information, visit www.MouthWatch.com.