MAY 9 2017 – Alpharetta, GA – Smiles are a little bit brighter in the Dominican Republic these days. Thanks to World Mission Partners (WMP) and financial encouragement from Jay Geier and the Scheduling Institute, dental teams from across the country are planning trips to serve people in the poorest neighborhoods through a mobile dental clinic.

As part of their outreach to underserved communities, WMP discovered a great opportunity to partner with Samaritan Hospital in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The hospital currently houses only one dental chair and provides a mobile unit with two chairs to see patients in local Bateyes - sugar cane field worker communities. After his first visit to the hospital, Geier committed to funding the construction of an additional wing specifically for a six chair practice with one oral surgical operatory. In addition to Geier’s support, Scheduling Institute client and President of Design Ergonomics, Dr. David Ahearn has committed to design the space and donate the necessary equipment for it.

A successful entrepreneur, philanthropist and popular speaker, Geier is best known as the president and founder of the Scheduling Institute, the largest dental practice management consulting company in the world.

The Scheduling Institute has more than 2,100 dental practice clients, so it made sense for Geier to get them on board. Three years ago, he incorporated mission trips into his company’s culture. He now challenges his top level clients – 5X members – to take their teams to the Dominican Republic and donate their time and expertise to the many people in need.

At two recent Scheduling Institute 5x leadership seminars, Geier offered up $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships for interested clients and their teams to give them a kick start to their fundraising and increase their chances of going. “I know this will be life changing for the doctor and his team. They come back from these trips completely changed,” he said. “Sometimes all they need is a head start.” 38 teams took advantage of the scholarships, committing to serve in The Dominican Republic or Costa Rica in 2017 and 2018.

In 2014, Geier teamed up with Costa Rica Mission Partners, a 501c3 organization founded by Ed and Patti Pease, that led dental teams to one of the poorest communities in Central America to serve its people.  Following 16 trips to Costa Rica in 2016, the Costa Rican government created significant road blocks for the doctors, so Geier and Pease set out to find another option. “You know the saying that when God closes one door, another one opens. That’s just what happened here,” said Patti. The Dominican Republic was identified as a good place, so CRMP evolved to World Mission Partners (www.worldmissionpartners.org).

In just the first two months since expansion to the Dominican Republic, there have been five teams who have served 542 patients in 20 days. The impact of their service spreads beyond those patients.

“When you do generous things, people are so touched and appreciative that it becomes positively addictive,” Geier said. “This is a great opportunity for my clients and team to get on board, give, and really see the good their time and money is doing. There is such a tremendous need.”

Geier promotes a generous culture at his office, so it is no surprise that Scheduling Institute employees began a hat drive to further support the efforts of their clients and protect the people in the Dominican Republic from excessive sun exposure. The goal was to get 500 hats in three weeks. Team members put a call out on social media and 661 hats came in to Alpharetta, Georgia from all over the country including New York, North Carolina and Ohio.  “It’s confirmation that people want to help, they want to make an impact on others in whatever way possible – and it doesn’t always have to be financially,” said Andrea Lansford, a Scheduling Institute team leader and organizer of the drive. 

PITTSTON, PA — May 10, 2017 — Incisal Edge, the leading lifestyle magazine for dental professionals nationwide, will celebrate America’s finest young practitioners for their achievements in dentistry at a two-day event in Manhattan’s Lower East Side later this week.

 Fortunately, these professionals are used to a feverish pace.  The itinerary for 2017 honorees, Incisal Edge’s “40 Under 40,” includes an exclusive high fashion photo shoot at Zen House in New York City and a whirlwind celebration of all that they have achieved thus far in their professional careers.

 On May 11 and 12, 40 of the top young dentists in the nation will put their chairside techniques on hold and prepare to be preened on location by magazine staff and celebrated style director Joseph DeAcetisand photographer Matt Furman. The photography portfolio they create will serve as the centerpiece of the magazine’s Fall issue.  Hu-Friedy and KaVo Kerr Group will sponsor the event, featuring artist and philanthropist Eric Waugh, who is known for live painting performances across the globe.

 “The Incisal Edge ‘40 Under 40’ are through the sheer force of their commitment and expertise, helping our profession ascend to even greater heights in the years ahead,” says Chuck Cohen, founder of Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine. “We are very proud to honor the brightest rising dental stars in the U.S.”

On the cover of 2016’s 40 Under 40 edition are, clockwise from top left: Drs. Heather Crockett-Miller, Matthew Huff, Micah G. Mortensen, Ryan Boylan, Taurence Bishop, Niki Fallah, Jeff Shao and Amy Planz. (Style Director Joseph DeAcetis/ Photography Jeff Fried) 

Among this year’s Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 recipients are 18 women and 24 men from 24 states: Dr. Taite R. Anderson, Granger Oral Surgery, Granger, Indiana, Dr. Hesham Baky, Triangle Family Dentistry, Morrisville, North Carolina, Dr. Katie Ball, Bling Dental, Portland, Oregon, Dr. Daniel Boehne, Dana Point Endodontics, Dana Point, California, Dr. Josh Bresler, Doc Bresler's Cavity Busters, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Mark Broomhead, Compton and Broomhead Dental Center, Munster, Indiana, Dr. Pearl Ambrosio Caligiuri, Northeast Valley Health Corporation, Canyon County, California, Dr. Marcus Capalbo, Scituate Family Dental, Scituate, Rhode Island and Thames River Dental, New London, Connecticut, Dr. Theodore Kerry Chamberlain, Chamberlain General and Sedation Dentistry, Clearwater, Florida,Dr. Abigael Seung Yon Cho, Marina Park Dental, San Francisco, California, Dr. Robert Christy, Kirkwood Dental Associates, Wilmington, Delaware, Dr. Jeremy Crow, Crow Dental Associates, Weirton, West Virginia, Dr. Nuri Eraydin, Maple Glen Dental Associates, Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, Dr. Benjamin Farrow, Monroe Street Family Dental, Madison, Wisconsin, Dr. Vivian Graham, Modern Micro Endodontics, Jersey City, New Jersey, Dr. Alisha Gray, Smile Works Family Dentistry, Plain City, Ohio, Dr. David Lee Hill Jr., Chapel Hill Implant and Oral Surgery Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Dr. Jesse Jackson, Jackson Family Dental, Liberty Missouri, Dr. Andy Janiga, Mosier Troop Dental Clinic, Fort Lee, Virginia, Dr. Crystal Johnson, Johnson Family Dentistry, Powder Springs, Georgia, Dr. Joseph R. Karam, Karam Orthodontics, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Dr. Sarah Khan, Seattle Sound Dental, Seattle, Washington, Dr. Joseph G. Landry II, Landry Family Dentistry, Seville, Ohio, Dr. Courtney Lavigne, Courtney Lavigne Dentistry, Wayland, Massachusetts, Dr. Camille Little, Little Family Dentistry, Bayonne, New Jersey, Dr. Holly McKnight,  AZPerio, Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. John M. McMahon, McMahon Family Dental, Jenison, Michigan, Dr. Sharon Maloney, Summit Periodontics and Dental Implants LLC, Summit, New Jersey, Dr. Rosalie Nguyen, Edgewater Pediatric Dentistry, Edgewater, New Jersey, Dr. Sarah Palmer, Sarah Palmer DDS, Grandville, Michigan, Dr. Roshan Parikh, Chicagoland Smile Group, Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Natalie Pennington, Designer Family Dental, Delray Beach, Florida, Dr. Rashad Riman, R Dental Group, Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Leedia Riman, R Dental Group, Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Rawad Riman, R Dental Group, Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Kunal Saggar, CloudLake Dentistry + Dermatology, Jericho, New York, Dr. Andrew Sami, Gold Coast Smiles, PLLC, Glen Cove, New York, Dr. Sam Shin, DentiStar, Glenview, Illinois,  Dr. Wah-Yung Tsang, Texas Mobile Dentists, San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Katherine Vo, Katherine Vo, D.D.S., San Francisco, California, Dr. Whitney D. Weiner, Board Certified Periodontist in Birmingham, Michigan, Dr. Paul Zhivago, Greene Street Dental, Manhattan, New York.

Published by Benco Dental, Incisal Edge celebrates dentists’ achievements both inside the operatory and during their hard-earned downtime — and nothing better exemplifies this than the magazine’s annual 40 Under 40 edition, a series of informative profiles of the finest young practitioners in our industry. Whether they’re renowned for their medical innovations, their volunteer work and philanthropy or simply their commitment to outstanding patient care, these 40 honorees— nominated by industry experts from around the country and vetted by an independent panel — represent the best of dentistry today, and the promise of even better dentistry tomorrow.

 To learn more about Incisal Edge, visit: https://www.incisaledgemagazine.com/

Pleasanton, CA, April 26, 2017– ProSomnus^® Sleep Technologies, the leader in precision oral appliance manufacturing for obstructive sleep apnea, has announced the beginning of the EFFECTS study. It is estimated that up to 20% of the population has OSA and only 10-15% have been identified and diagnosed. According to the RAND study, the comorbidities, accidents and other deleterious sequelae to OSA and poor sleep are estimated to cost the US economy upwards of 411 Billion Dollars or 2.28% of the GDP. One problem with treatment is, many patients abandon CPAP, or avoid this alternative completely. Oral appliances are an emerging therapy that offer a better patient experience and therapeutic outcomes. This study is designed to confirm this.

Patients with apnea hypopnea index of 5-50 will be treated with the MicrO₂. The patient’s compliance will be monitored using the DentiTrac^® Compliance Chip (Braebon Medical Corporation) and total sleep time will be tracked with the Beddit Sleep Tracker. This will create data for the SARAH Index (Sleep Adjusted Residual Apnea Hypopnea Index) to be calculated as a measure of effectiveness. This new important metric will demonstrate the impact on treatment outcome as it relates to compliance and the critical role oral appliance therapy has on long term treatment. The principal investigator, Dr. Jordan Stern, MD of BlueSleep.

“Sleep apnea is the disease of the century, and the current medical establishment is not properly addressing this epidemic,” stated Jordan Stern, MD, Founder and CEO of Blue Sleep. “Fitness trackers, and sleep sensors are raising awareness about sleep health and I am pleased to be using these new technologies along with the ProSomnus MicrO₂ Device to bring sleep health to the digital age. Easier diagnosis and better treatment options with the ProSomnus oral appliances will help improve the lives of the tens of millions of Americans suffering from sleep apnea and associated chronic diseases - it’s about time.”

“Telemedicine, next generation Oral Appliances, and consumer electronics have the potential to expand access to effective, comfortable and efficient Obstructive Sleep Apnea Therapy. The aim of the EFFECTS study is to scientifically validate this premise," commented Len Liptak, CEO of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies. "ProSomnus is honored to partner with Blue Sleep, Dr. Stern and Beddit on this important study." 

“ProSomnus is committed to evidenced based claims to support our products and the processes enabled by our customers that advance the health of patients,” added David Kuhns, PhD, VP of Technology at ProSomnus. “Through controlled studies like this, ProSomnus supports the evolution of OSA treatment using OAT through excellence in appliance design and treatment protocols.”

Source:  ProSomnus® Sleep Technologies 

Surgical Serenity Solutions, Inc. now offers wireless, pre-loaded headphones, with music to induce the state of “rhythmic entrainment”; shown in medical studies to reduce stress, the amount of anesthetic and prescription drugs before, during and after treatment.

This patent-based music playlist synchronizes respiratory and cardiac functions to the resting heart rate, to minimize the perception of pain during and after operative or surgical procedures.

The units are offered individually, or at a discount for quantities of 6 or 10. The take-home model can be re-sold to the patient; the hospital / clinic model comes with disposable ear-pad covers for repeated use.

For more information visit www.surgicalserenitysolutions.com/dental, or call 502-419-1698

Los Angeles, CA – May 9, 2017 — Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® announces an exclusive interview featuring Axsys Dental Solutions President/Owner, Steve Braykovich. Braykovich will be discussing some of the challenges faced by dental practices, labs and milling centers and a variety of innovative digital dentistry solutions from Axsys Dental Solutions. The segment will also feature exclusive interviews with doctors and dental professionals who have overcome specific business challenges and the tools and solutions they are using in their practices today.

Axsys Dental Solutions provides dental professionals with open products and services, allowing laboratories, milling centers and doctors to compete and be profitable in today’s ever-changing and highly competitive marketplace. The company's products include a full line of dental and industrial CAD/CAM software, dental machining centers, 3D scanners, 3D dental and industrial printers, tooling, sinistering furnaces, hard and soft dental materials, implant components and training and consulting services. The company has helped thousands of customers,-- from two-man shops to Fortune 500 companies , across a wide variety of industries-- successfully implement sophisticated CAD, CAM and CNC systems, increase productivity and realize greater profits. Axsys Dental Solutions was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Wixom, Michigan.

When asked the key to Axsys Dental Solutions' success, Braykovich explains, "Definitely our people and our experience level. Everyone we have in our organization -- from account representatives to technical services -- has deep experience utilizing these tools in actual production. No matter the business issue our clients are facing, our people know the pains and are able to craft and execute specific solutions to remedy any challenge.”

JL Haber, Vice President of Programming for Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®, is excited to feature Axsys Dental Solutions. He says, “With everything going digital these days, dental practices are no exception. As dental professionals and their workplaces move into the world of digital dentistry, Axsys Dental Solutions is right there beside them helping them learn all the new tips and tricks that are key to success. We're absolutely thrilled to learn more from Axsys Dental Solutions as we feature this inspiring company on our show.”

For more information about Axsys Dental Solutions, visit AxsysDental.com and tune in to Bloomberg International at 7:30am GMT on Sunday, May 14, 2017. 

Now, with just one thirty second treatment even your most sensitive patients can get immediate relief from painful cold stimuli. With a thick gel consistency that won’t run off the tooth, PainFREE GEL provides more precise, pinpoint placement of the medication, providing desensitizing results exactly where you need them.

PainFREE GEL doesn’t require acid-etching the dentin or anesthetizing the patient, which can lower their pain threshold and make the pain worse. It seals the tooth’s open dentinal tubules with a unique tri-polymer formulation penetrating deep down the sidewalls and grafting the molecules tightly to the calcium in the hydroxyapatite.  This network of polymer chains creates a durable barrier to the movement of fluid, a known cause of tooth hypersensitivity.

Source: www.parkell.com

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of oral/oropharyngeal cancer, today announced the launch and first patient enrollment for clinical studies of its OncAlert® point-of-care qualitative assay in support of its registration submission to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  

Vigilant Biosciences' initial FDA clinical study is designed to validate performance and evaluate implementation of the OncAlert RAPID point-of-care qualitative assay into the standard of care paradigm for patients presenting with increased clinical risk for oral/oropharyngeal cancer. The study will enroll up to 1,000 patients with sites located in the United States as well as internationally.

Part of the funding support Vigilant Biosciences will receive for the study will come from Renaissance Health Service Corporation, the parent organization for an extensive family of affiliated companies specializing in dental insurance and administration, technology, claims clearinghouse, and dental practice management services.

"We are very pleased to begin FDA studies to bring our groundbreaking OncAlert technology to the U.S.," said Matthew H.J. Kim, Vigilant Biosciences Founder and Chief Executive Officer. "Oral cancer is a growing global issue, and we are seeing a great need for our solutions around the world. We are very encouraged by the success of the product to date, and look forward to continuing to deliver breakthrough solutions to aid clinicians in the early detection and intervention of oral cancer."

"Our commencement of patient enrollment in our FDA study is an important milestone in bringing our OncAlert technology to the U.S.," said Michael J. Donovan, Ph.D., M.D. Chief Clinical Officer of Vigilant Biosciences. "We believe that the OncAlert technology will enhance our capability to detect oral and oropharyngeal cancer earlier than current standard of care approaches. We look forward to these initial clinical study results and moving towards FDA clearance of the test." 

The Vigilant Biosciences OncAlert Oral Cancer product line is based on patented technology that measures soluble CD44, a tumor-initiating and stem cell-associated biomarker, and total protein levels – markers clinically validated to be associated specifically with oral cancer – to aid clinicians in the early detection and intervention of oral cancer. The simple, oral rinse procedure is easy to administer and non-invasive for the patient. The OncAlert Oral Cancer product line, includes the OncAlert Oral Cancer RAPID Test and the OncAlert Oral Cancer LAB Test, both CE Marked and available in select markets outside the United States. Vigilant Biosciences' accurate, cost-effective tests can benefit every adult, with particular emphasis on high-risk populations (i.e., current and former tobacco users, those who consume excessive alcohol, and people with human papillomavirus).

About Oral Cancer  

According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 529,000 new cases of oral (lip, oral cavity and pharynx) cancer each year worldwide, with mortality rates that reach up to 292,000 deaths each year. In the United States, more than 49,750 individuals will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year – around 132 new cases of oral cancer diagnosed each day. More than 9,750 people will die in the U.S. this year, as a result of the disease. Historically, the death rate associated with oral cancer is particularly high due to late stage diagnosis and intervention.

Currently, the vast majority of patients are detected through a visual and physical exam when symptomatic and are likely late stage.  As a result, oral cancer often goes undetected to the point of metastasizing. More than 40 percent of those diagnosed with oral cancer die within five years, due to late stage diagnosis. In contrast, early detection (stage I and II) of oral cancer yields survival rates of up to 90 percent. For those who survive oral cancer diagnosed in the later stages, the treatment is painful, debilitating and often disfiguring. In addition, patients often struggle with eating and drinking, communicating and self-image.

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) was thrilled to provide dental students and dental school faculty with opportunities to attend and participate in its 33rd Annual AACD Scientific Session, April 18-21, 2017, in Las Vegas. These opportunities included a poster competition, a scholarship program, and an esthetic curriculum and student awareness forum for university faculty.

AACD Poster Sessions

The AACD Poster Session creates an outlet for students and junior dental faculty, along with clinicians and researchers, to share their scientific findings and to promote greater interaction within the dental community. The poster session includes two categories for undergraduates, post graduates, and junior faculty: clinical case submissions and material science submissions. The poster presentations are judged by a panel of AACD faculty members on-site at the annual scientific session.

The 2017 Poster Session Awards are as follows:

Undergraduate Clinical Cases:

1st Place: Peter Fredrickson, New York University, "Creating a Natural Smile Using Orthodontics and Lithium Disilicate Restorations."

2nd Place: Kit Ling Wong, New York University College of Dentistry, "Utilizing Erbium Chromium: YSGG Laser and Ceramic Restorations for Diastemata Closures."

3rd Place: Matthew Asaro, New York University, "Creating a Natural, Vibrant Smile with Minimally Invasive Feldspathic Porcelain Veneers."

Postgraduate Clinical Cases:

1st Place: Rawa Alammari, University of Iowa, "Canine Substitution: Minimally Invasive Management of Missing Maxillary Lateral Incisors."

2nd Place: Adriana Parra, University of Rochester, "Multidisciplinary Esthetic and Restorative Case."

3rd Place: Hamad Algamaiah, The University of Iowa, "Minimally Invasive Approach to Re-establish Esthetic and Function on Tooth Wear: A Case Report."

Junior Faculty Materials Science:

1st Place: Celin Arce, University at Alabama at Birmingham, "Retentive Strength at the Zirconia Implant Abutment and Titanium Base Interface with Different Surface."

2nd Place: Hiroe Ohyama, Harvard School of Dentistry, "Innovative Educational Tools: Digital 3D Technologies for Self-Assessment."

APEX Scholarships

Dental school students also can attend the annual AACD Scientific Session on an APEX Scholarship, which covers the cost of their tuition, airfare, lodging, and AACD membership for a year.

APEX Scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstrated academic achievement and their understanding of and commitment to the future of cosmetic dentistry. The deserving recipients of the 2017 APEX Scholarship included: Wassim El Awadi, University of Michigan; Omar Nijem, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine; and LaJoi Wiggins, East Carolina University.

These students attended the 33rd Annual AACD Scientific Session in Las Vegas to learn from the world's finest educators of cosmetic dentistry thanks to the following APEX Scholarship sponsors: Mickey Bernstein, DDS, AAACD; Hugh Flax, DDS, AAACD; Fred Peck, DDS, AAACD; and Ivoclar Vivadent (Rep: George Tysowsky, DDS, AAACD).

"Having the opportunity to meet and learn from world renowned leaders in cosmetic and restorative dentistry was career changing and has motivated me to take my skill set to the next level. I look forward to maintaining my membership attending future AACD conferences," said 2017 APEX Scholarship recipient LaJoi Wiggins.

"Attending the AACD Scientific session exceeded my expectations of what was possible at a dental meeting. What I learned at this conference changed the way I will approach dentistry for the better," added 2017 APEX Scholarship recipient Omar Nijem.

AACD University Educators' Forum

Additionally, as part of the AACD's University outreach program, representatives from 24 universities participated in the University Educators' Form (UEF) during the scientific session. Attendees to the UEF worked towards developing an esthetic curriculum and also participated in a hands-on workshop, which featured color and esthetic experts in the industry.

For more information about student membership and AACD student programs, including how to sponsor an APEX scholar, visit https://www.AACD.com/students.

Structo, a Singapore-based dental 3D printing solutions provider, announced distribution partnership with Techceram – one of the industry’s leading resellers of CAD/CAM solutions. The agreement came into effect in April 2017, and will allow Techceram to offer the full range of Structo products to its UK community. 

“We are very happy to have Techceram as our UK distributor. Their demonstrated expertise and knowledge of customers in the UK provide a great fit for our solutions,” says Huub van Esbroeck, one of Structo’s founders. “We have identified Europe as a key market for Structo and I am looking forward to seeing how this partnership can improve on ground support for our customers,” he adds. 

This partnership marks Structo’s further expansion into the European market and demonstrates their focus on rapidly growing their global presence. Having just launched their latest MSLA-equipped DentaForm printer, one which can print up to 50 microns accuracy at record speeds, Structo is confident that their application-based approach to product development will significantly benefit the adoption of digital dentistry in the region. 

Algonquin, Illinois, USA May 3, 2017 – Young Innovations, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment, today announced the acquisition of American Eagle Instruments, Inc. (“American Eagle”). American Eagle is a leading global manufacturer of dental hand instruments and related supplies based in Missoula, Montana, USA.

“We are incredibly proud to partner with American Eagle,” said Dave Sproat, CEO of Young Innovations. “American Eagle has a distinguished legacy of manufacturing high quality products in the USA, and their brand is well known across the globe as a superior clinical solution for dental professionals and patients.”

“Our acquisition of American Eagle builds on Young’s foundation in preventive dentistry and allows us to offer a complete portfolio of premium branded preventive products,” added Andrew Jones, Vice President of Corporate Development at Young Innovations. “We will continue to aggressively pursue our focused acquisition strategy to drive future growth in our core categories.”

“The combination of American Eagle and Young’s strong international customer relationships and clinical focus will support accelerated global expansion for the combined Company,” said Dan Garrick, Vice President of Global Business Development at Young Innovations. “Further, the breadth and quality of the product portfolio will facilitate our ability to offer our premium products in attractive markets around the world.”

“We built American Eagle Instruments over the last 25 years to provide the world’s finest quality dental hand instruments, with a focus on Better Dentistry by Design,” said Brad Heckerman, Founder and CEO of American Eagle. “We feel strongly that Young is an outstanding partner to shepherd the Company forward to continued success and the sustained development of the American Eagle Family.”

Brad Heckerman will join Young on a consulting basis following the transaction. There are no changes to ordering and service procedures for customers or vendors. American Eagle products will continue to be proudly manufactured in Montana.

Young Innovations, Inc. is a portfolio company of Linden Capital Partners.

D.A. Davidson & Co. served as the exclusive financial advisor to American Eagle Instruments, Inc. in this transaction.