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BURST® Oral Care Expands Line at Walmart, Furthering Mission to Make Incredible Oral Health Accessible to All

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023

The transformative and "oddly personal" oral health company BURST® Oral Care continues to make strides in getting quality oral health products into bathrooms everywhere. Their latest venture? New product launches at Walmart alongside their 35,000+ Ambassador Dental Professional community!

BURST officially launched nationwide across 1,210+ Walmart stores and on walmart.com recently. The next step in their Walmart expansion includes several new offerings, namely a 3-treatment version of their professional-grade Prefilled Whitening Trays and an exclusive seafoam colorway of their parent and child-adored CoComelon kids' brush (doubling their presence to 2,500 stores)!

"We're overjoyed to have our beloved kids' sonic brush and whitening trays at Walmart," said BURST co-founder and CEO Hamish Khayat. "Teaming up with Walmart to further BURST's mission of making the best oral care products available to everyone at an affordable price was a no-brainer — especially with Walmart serving healthcare deserts. These exclusive offerings put top-notch oral care on the table for the entire family."

To reach price accessibility without sacrificing quality, BURST created their 3-treatment pack of Prefilled Whitening Trays exclusively for Walmart. Developed and tested with the collaborative support of hundreds of members from BURST's community of over 35,000 hygienists and dentists, these trays are safe, easy, effective, and sensitive-mouth friendly. They're also clinically proven: Prefilled Whitening Trays by BURST provide results up to 3 shades whiter from a 15-minute treatment.*

They combine 12.5% hydrogen peroxide with acidity-lowering potassium hydroxide and soothing xylitol to achieve professional-grade results. Each custom-fit feel tray arrives ready to use — no molds, impressions, or guesswork required. They form comfortably to any smile for hassle-free 15-minute treatments and noticeably brighter teeth after one use!

Created in collaboration with global sensation CoComelon — the number one kids' show on both YouTube and Netflix — the CoComelon x BURSTkids™ Sonic Toothbrush boasts a unique JJ design, pillowy soft, easy-grip silicone handle, a two-minute timer, and a pediatric-sized brush head with gentle bristles perfectly tailored to developing mouths. Like many of BURST's products, this brush is clinically-backed, offering up to 26x better plaque reduction than a manual toothbrush.** It's also intuitive, with more than 96% of parents surveyed reporting BURSTkids was easy for their child to use.***

To celebrate the new seafoam color launch, BURST is releasing their exclusive 2-minute CoComelon brushing video on their YouTube channel, so all kids can join JJ and friends in building healthy habits.

Customers can get their hands on BURST's 3-pack of whitening trays exclusively at Walmart for $29.98, while CoComelon in seafoam will be available at Walmart.com, select Walmart locations, and burstoralcare.com.

*Clinical data available for download at burstoralcare.com/clinical

**Based on a single use, two minute unassisted brushing study of 5- to 8- year olds in standard mode compared to a manual toothbrush. Data on file.

***Results from end-of-study questionnaire. Data on file.

 







Neoss® Group Announces the Launch of a Simplified Digital Workflow and a Patented, Single Tooth PTFE Implant-secured Membrane

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023

For over 20 years, Neoss has developed smart solutions that allow dental professionals to provide reliable and cost-effective treatments to their patients with predictable long-term results.

Now Neoss has created a Digital Workflow that all dental clinicians can implement. It consists of just 6 easy steps that will help them save time, money and at the same time increase predictability that deliver the best functional and esthetic outcomes for their patients.

In this new workflow, you will not only find the fast and precise impression machine NeoScan 1000, you also have the Neoss exclusive integrated esthetic healing and scan abutment, Neoss Esthetic Healing Abutment with ScanPeg™. This simple cost-effective solution will not only save you time and money, it is also patient friendly maintaining the biological seal giving you excellent esthetics.

"Building off the successful launch of NeoScan 1000, an intraoral scanner that changed the industry giving more dental professionals the possibility to afford to do digital impressions, we now have a simplified digital workflow that will help them save even more money and time," says Dr. Robert Gottlander, CEO and President of Neoss Group.

In addition, Neoss is launching a new type of PTFE membrane exclusive to Neoss that is taking PTFE membrane innovation to another level, the NeoGen® Cape PTFE membrane. It is a new addition to the successful NeoGen PTFE family which is proven to support the regrowth of lost bone. This solution for predictable vertical bone growth helps with buccal bone deficiencies in the esthetic zone and gives fewer treatment steps thanks to direct fixation to the implant.

"The NeoGen PTFE Cape Membrane takes the GBR for the reconstruction of bone defects in the esthetic area to a new level. The innovative membrane fixation method on the implant leads to a predictably undisturbed healing process and significantly reduces the complication rate. The excellent esthetic results support this impressively," says Dr. Christian Schober, Specialist in maxillofacial surgery Vienna, Austria.

All Neoss products are available in the Neoss Online Store and by contacting your local sales professional or customer service.







New Features on the Way as CandidPro Teases Major Clinical Upgrade

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Candid, creator of the CandidPro orthodontic platform, is launching an enhanced set of clinical features to give their doctors more flexibility and control over their clear aligner cases. These are currently available to an early access cohort or by request, and will soon be available to all CandidPro clinicians. This launch follows the announcement of a strategic collaboration with Philips Sonicare that will empower clinicians with an integrated oral health experience. Ultimately, these enhancements reflect CandidPro's dedication to the professional community and its commitment to creating a clear aligner system that's fully aligned with how dental practices work.

"This is the next generation of CandidPro," says Candid's Chief Executive Officer, Nick Greenfield. "Our new clinical capabilities will help our doctors bring more of their own expertise to each case while preserving the efficiency, orthodontic support, and minimally invasive treatment philosophy many already love."

With this slate of clinical enhancements, CandidPro doctors will have the option of incorporating attachments, interproximal reduction (IPR), bite ramps, and customizable preferences into their clear aligner cases.

CandidPro still emphasizes a streamlined approach to clear aligners that minimizes the need for IPR and attachments, enabling their doctors to reduce follow-up appointments while preserving enamel. These new features will add more treatment flexibility to the CandidPro platform while still championing that streamlined approach.

"We believe in minimizing the use of IPR and auxiliaries whenever possible," says Candid's Chief Dental Officer, Dr. Brian Gray. "We also believe that our experienced CandidPro doctors should treat cases with our aligners in conjunction with auxiliaries and IPR as they see fit. These enhancements will allow those with deep experience in treatment planning to flex their skills while maintaining the efficient treatment model we're known for."

These new features round out the CandidPro offering by accentuating the remote monitoring, patient engagement, and orthodontist-supported treatment planning capabilities that already make CandidPro a popular choice among dentists.

"CandidPro is 100% committed to building a clear aligner platform that meets and exceeds providers' expectations by giving them more clinical control, more high-touch service, and more ways to approach treatment," says Greenfield. "We're thrilled to roll out these, and even more, enhancements to our providers this year, and it is only the beginning. Paired with our newly announced Philips Sonicare collaboration, this is going to be a pivotal year for CandidPro."

CandidPro is offering providers early access to its newest features and will be showcasing them at booth #1308 at the 2023 Chicago Midwinter Meeting, February 23–25, 2023.







Henry Schein Announces Lineup of New Products, Software, and Equipment at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023

● Product Demonstrations from 3Shape, Ackuretta, A-Dec, ACTEON, Convergent Dental, DCI, Dentsply Sirona, DEXIS, Digital Doc, Medit, Planmeca, and SprintRay

● New Products, Including the CARINA™ Digital Intraoral Sensors

● Display of End-to-End 3D Printing Solutions from SprintRay

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its presence at the 2023 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter (CMW) meeting, featuring a comprehensive display of the Company’s expansive portfolio of products and solutions, designed to help oral health professionals enhance every aspect of their practice efficiency and the patient experience.

Visitors to the CMW meeting can explore the Company’s lineup of products, services, and solutions that can help optimize every step of the practice workflow, including:

● Digital equipment, technology solutions, and innovative business services (booth #3019);

● Software solutions including practice management, marketing, patient engagement, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions from Henry Schein One (booth #3016);

● Innovative merchandise products and limited time offers on Henry Schein Brand Products (booth #3019);

● Transition planning, sales, and valuations from Henry Schein Dental Practice Transitions and practice financing solutions from Henry Schein Financial Services (booth #3019); and

● Negotiation services from Unitas PPO solutions, part of eAssist Dental Solutions’ revenue cycle management offerings. (booth #3012)

“As Team Schein embraces a human-touch model in a digital world, we are excited to connect with dental professionals onsite at the Chicago Midwinter meeting and showcase our comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services,” said Dave Steck, Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Dental Group, Henry Schein. “The meeting is an opportunity for Henry Schein to demonstrate how we can help enhance the customer experience. By fostering and nurturing this customer-centric approach, health care professionals can rely on us to continue to deliver an exceptional and emotionally connected experience.”

Digital Solutions to Enhance Practice Efficiency

Throughout the meeting, Henry Schein will demonstrate the latest products and digital technology solutions, including lasers, scanners, and 3D printers. Members of the Henry Schein leadership team, along with representatives from 3Shape, Ackuretta, A-dec, ACTEON, Convergent Dental, DCI, DEXIS, Medit, Planmeca, and SprintRay will be available to answer questions, suggest customized solutions, and demonstrate new products, such as:

● 3Shape Trios® 5, Ackuretta 3D Printer, ACTEON HD Intraoral Camera, A-dec dental 511 chair, Convergent Dental all-tissue Solea® Laser, DCI Edge Series 5 Chair, Dentsply Sirona Primescan, Primescan Connect, Primemill, and Primeprint, DEXIS™ digital sensors, DTX 3D software, and IS 3800 Scanners, Medit i700, Planmeca Emerald S Scanner, Planmeca Viso and Romexis software, Schick digital sensors, and SprintRay 3D Printer ecosystem.

The Henry Schein Dental booth will also feature the new CARINA digital intraoral sensor, which offers reliable imaging while also prioritizing simplicity for dental practitioners, featuring a one-size design with clipped corners and smooth edges to enhance patient comfort. Created with the digital workflow in mind, the sensors also connect easily into existing digital systems within the dental practice.

Optimizing Practice Management

Visitors to Henry Schein One’s booth can explore the Company’s portfolio of solutions all designed to ensure practice success, improve the patient experience, and enhance access to care, including:

● Patient Demand Generation: Officite, Sesame;

● Patient Relationship Management: Lighthouse 360®;

● Practice Management: Dentrix®, Dentrix Ascend®, Dentrix Enterprise®;

● Revenue Cycle Management: Dentrix QuickBill Premium;

● Dental Analytics: Jarvis Analytics; and

● Clinical Workflow: Dentrix Detect AI, Dentrix Ascend Voice.

The Henry Schein One booth will also feature AI solutions, Dentrix® Detect AI powered and manufactured by VideaHealth, and Dentrix Voice, powered by Bola AI. Both solutions are now available for Dentrix Ascend, the Company’s cloud-based practice management solution.

Both Dentrix Detect AI and Dentrix Voice offer powerful tools to help doctors drive better clinical outcomes, enhanced efficiency, and higher revenues. Dentrix Detect AI is an AI enabled X-ray analysis tool, powered by VideaHealth’s FDA-cleared computer-assisted detection (CADe) device. With this tool seamlessly integrated directly into Dentrix, and now Dentrix Ascend, oral health professionals can use AI in dental practices within their existing workflows, allowing doctors to confirm patient conditions faster, so they can achieve better patient care. Dentrix Voice’s AI technology helps improves speed and efficiency throughout the dental office by allowing hygienists to easily record perio exam results, clinical notes, and other correspondence verbally, which all contributes to an improved workflow for the dental team.

To learn more about Henry Schein’s presence at this year’s CMW, please visit https://henryscheinevents.com/.

 







DEXIS™ IOS, DTX Studio™ Clinic and SprintRay™ Announce Strategic Integration and Commercial Collaboration to Streamline Digital Dental Workflow

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023

DEXIS IOS, a leader in dental intraoral scanning; DTX Studio™ Clinic, DEXIS' open, integrated dental software suite; and SprintRay, a leading provider of dental 3D printers, have announced a joint commercial and integration arrangement to enhance the digital dental workflow. This collaboration will integrate DEXIS intraoral scanners and SprintRay Cloud Design Services through DTX Studio Clinic, simplifying the design and fabrication of various dental indications such as models, crowns, bridges, and surgical guides for in-house printing. The arrangement aims to provide more efficient, accurate, and predictable workflows, ultimately leading to improved patient care.

To further provide dental professionals with a comprehensive and efficient solution for their digital imaging, treatment planning, and 3D printing needs, DEXIS IOS and SprintRay have collaborated to offer packages that include DEXIS intraoral scanners, SprintRay 3D printers and DTX StudioTM Clinic software. The companies will work to make their integrated solution more accessible and affordable to dental practices through these packages, facilitating its adoption.

"We are thrilled to work with DEXIS IOS to bring their advanced intraoral scanning technology to our customers," said Amir Mansouri, Co-Founder and CEO of SprintRay. "This collaboration will allow dental professionals to create accurate and detailed scans and produce high-quality appliances and restorations in-house with our cutting-edge design services and 3D printers, saving time and improving patient outcomes."

"DEXIS IOS is proud to work with SprintRay and bring our expertise in digital dental imaging to their innovative 3D planning and printing technology," said Amir Aghdaei, President and CEO of Envista Holdings Corporation. "Our goal is to collaborate to provide comprehensive solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall patient care."

This arrangement is an exciting development for dental professionals, and it demonstrates the continued commitment of both companies to improving the dental experience for patients and practitioners alike.

For more information about DEXIS IOS products and services, visit http://www.dexis.com or contact 888.88.DEXIS.







Introducing izzo®: The 4-in-1 Oral Care System That’s Transforming the At-Home Dental Hygiene Routine

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023

izzo®, a partner to Premier Dental®, a global developer, manufacturer, and distributor of dental and medical products, is pleased to introduce izzo®: a professionally inspired 4-in-1 Oral Care System that delivers the highest level of at-home hygiene care to patients.

The first and only of its kind, izzo is more than an ordinary toothbrush. It is a comprehensive oral care system that contains virtually everything consumers need to achieve optimal oral health in between their visits with dental professionals. The system includes:

An advanced power handle, with three speeds (Ultra, Daily, and Gentle), that features a timer to help ensure patients brush for the recommended amount of time.

Interchangeable oscillating heads to attach to the power handle:

o A brush head with soft bristles and a polishing cup for at-home stain removal. When used with the included izzo Enamel Polishing Paste, the system has been shown to remove surface stains and soft plaque 73% better than advanced whitening toothpastes,*1 and does so safely, with 45% less abrasion on the teeth.*1

• A scaler to remove plaque and debris from hard-to-clean places between the teeth and above the gumline. It is made from medical grade polymer and designed specifically for at-home use, with a flexible tip that is safe for consumers.

• A UVC sanitizing case, which kills 99.99% of germs,†1 including bacteria and viruses, that can hide on the brush head and polishing cup head.

“After 41 years as a dental hygienist, I have encountered many products for at-home use, and with izzo, I can say it is a revolutionary system that provides a comprehensive clean,” said Lil Caperila, RDH, BSDH, MEd, and Manager of Continuing Professional Education at Premier Dental. “I recommend it to all of my family, friends, and colleagues, so they can be empowered to take charge of their oral health in between visits to their dental professional.”

With izzo, professionals and their patients can feel confident in the efficacy of the 4-in-1, as it is based in science and data. Shown to be superior to advanced whitening toothpastes regarding removal of surface stains and soft plaque, the system also has 93% better cleaning efficiency than advanced whitening toothpastes.‡1

“izzo and its four steps—brush, polish, scale, and sanitize—were inspired by dental professionals and what they do every day, and that is so important to us,” said Julie Charlestein, izzo Founder and CEO, and CEO of Premier Dental. “Our goal is and has always been to be a partner to dental professionals. We want to complement the great care they provide in their offices, by delivering an oral care system that can help improve and maintain oral health on the days their patients aren’t seeing them.”

The izzo 4-in-1 Oral Care System is now available through Benco Dental™, one of the nation’s largest dental distributors. izzo will be officially unveiled to dental professionals at this year’s Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting (booth #4102). To learn more about the system and the izzo Professional Program, visit izzosmile.com.

*Based on average stain removal and abrasion of 26 advanced cleaning/whitening toothpastes from leading brands

†Supported by microbiology testing – Technical Standards for Disinfection, Ministry of Health of PCR, Edition 2002, section 2 (2.1.5.5.). Guangdong Detection Center of Microbiology

‡As measured by the Cleaning Efficiency Index (ratio of stain removal to dental abrasion) of 26 advanced cleaning/whitening toothpastes

Reference:

1. Data on file



 







Leixir Dental Group Launches New Website

Posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2023

As Leixir Dental Group expands, they launch a new website to include digital capabilities and enhanced user experience.

Leixir Dental Group announces the launch of their new website, which showcases new branding as well as improved user experience and access to a digital workflow.

“Leixir Dental Group has added some new features to our website in an ongoing effort to provide outstanding customer service to our clients and reduce our carbon footprint,” said CEO, Christian LeBrun. “Our digital program is expanding and our website supports that expansion. Our mission is healthy smiles, but along the way, we want our clients to have the best experience possible.”

Improved user experience will allow users to access and utilize the digital workflow quickly and easily. Simple navigation and menus provide a seamless visit with fewer clicks. Clients can connect with an IOS Trainer by filling out a simple form. For more information about Leixir Dental Group and to experience the website, visit www.leixir.com.

ABOUT LEIXIR DENTAL GROUP

Leixir operates a network of full-service, state-of-the-art dental laboratories that offer a complete range of leading-edge dental products, including crowns and bridges, implants, surgical guides, and dentures. Leixir’s laboratories are strategically located to provide superior service to dentists throughout the United States. Leixir has built a digital-first service model to support its delivery of differentiated services and technology throughout the dental landscape. For more information, please visit www.leixir.com.







TheraBreath™ Mouthrinse Team Introduces Dentists and Hygienists to ‘A Better Mouthrinse’ at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting

Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Providing Science-Backed, Great-Tasting Products for Conditions Most Often Seen in Dental Offices, the TheraBreath Brand Invites Attendees to Learn About its Latest Oral Health Solutions

TheraBreath™ brand, a leading provider of science-based, effective, and great-tasting over-the-counter dental hygiene products, announces it will join the industry’s top professionals and exhibitors as they gather for the 158th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting taking place Feb. 23 – 25 at the McCormick Convention Center.

TheraBreath representatives will be on-site to hand out samples, answer questions, and share information about why its dentist-formulated products are the ideal option for better patient care. Attendees can visit booth #2202 to learn why TheraBreath mouthrinses have over 90,000 five-star reviews online.

“We’re proud to join one of the industry’s premier professional events for the first time to help dental professionals everywhere fulfill their purpose of providing patients with better rinses for their best possible oral health,” said Kevin Sherlock, Marketing Vice President, TheraBreath and Personal Care Brands. “While TheraBreath Fresh Breath mouthrinse was first developed 30 years ago by Dr. Harold Katz, the line of products has since grown, and we now have effective and great-tasting solutions for a variety of conditions dental professionals often see in offices.”

While TheraBreath mouthrinse may be new for the professional dental audience, expert dentist and inventor Dr. Katz spent much of his career researching the effects of bacteria on a person’s breath. He was able to develop a formula that kills bad breath bacteria right at the source and it’s made without alcohol, sulfates, and dyes, remaining true to his beliefs around a minimal and intentional ingredient list.

The original purpose of TheraBreath was to help one person, and now it helps hygienists everywhere fulfill their purpose to provide patients with better rinses for their best possible oral health.

Now TheraBreath offers a full line of condition-specific rinses—a rinse for every need—that can be incorporated as part of an effective oral health routine:

● TheraBreath Healthy Smile Oral Rinse is formulated with sodium fluoride for caries prevention.

● TheraBreath Healthy Gums Oral Rinse contains the active ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) to help fight plaque and gingivitis for up to 24 hours. It can be used daily and is a great adjunct to any oral care routine, especially those prone to gum health issues.

● TheraBreath Dry Mouth Oral Rinse contains naturally sourced enzymes to instantly soothe and moisturize for dry mouth relief.

● TheraBreath Fresh Breath Oral Rinse is specially formulated for oral malodor and contains stabilized sodium chlorite, an ingredient that harnesses the power of oxygen to fight anaerobic bacteria that produce malodorous volatile sulfur compounds. It is clinically shown to reduce bad breath and has the ADA Seal of Acceptance.

Under each orange cap, TheraBreath rinses are dentist-formulated and made with intentionally selected, effective ingredients, free of alcohol, sulfates, and dyes. In addition to the adult rinses, TheraBreath™ products includes a lineup of dental hygiene products like mouthrinse for kids and TheraBreath™ Dry Mouth lozenges, all available to dental professionals.

TheraBreath will be featured at the Midwinter Meeting with a complete “Hygiene Squad” of Church and Dwight brands including: Waterpik®, Arm & Hammer™, and Spinbrush™. For more information about TheraBreath products and how to order them for your dental office please visit www.therabreath.com/pro.







Pacific Dental Services Partners with High Point University to Extend Its Epic Comprehensive Health Records System into Dental School

Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2023

PDS is the first dental support organization to partner with an academic institution using Epic’s Community Connect program.

Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), one of the nation’s leading dental support organizations, announces it has partnered with High Point University (HPU) in North Carolina to extend its instance of Epic, the most widely used comprehensive electronic health records system in the United States, for use in the college’s Workman School of Dental Medicine and dental practices affiliated with the school through the HPU Oral Health Network.

This unique partnership, the first of its kind for a dental support organization (DSO) to partner with an academic institution, was made possible by Epic’s Community Connect program, which allows larger health care systems already employing Epic to extend its use to others that would not otherwise be in a position to utilize the platform.

As part of the agreement, PDS will roll out Epic at High Point University, provide the onboarding and training for the platform, and maintain ongoing support services. HPU will then use Epic to give its dental students real-world exposure to the future of dental-medical integration through the technology, while providing integrated dental and medical care to its patients.

“We are honored for the opportunity to work with the High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine to enhance dental and medical data integration and enable the future of oral health care,” said Stephen E. Thorne IV, Founder and CEO of Pacific Dental Services. “We know the impact dental professionals can have on patients’ overall health and in the overall health care system. We are taking steps to lead the industry and elevate dentists from being primarily focused on fixing dentition to embracing their full potential and becoming a vital part of every patient's primary health care team.”

Epic is used by leading hospitals, health care systems and medical schools, which rely on the company’s unique software to manage the patient’s health journey. Given the link between oral health and certain systemic conditions, an integrated EHR was the clear solution to unite previously compartmentalized health data. After several years of collaboration and foundational work, PDS became the first DSO in the world to implement Epic into all of its more than 900 supported dental practices nationwide in 2022. Working with Epic to partner for dental has already yielded significant benefits for PDS’ supported clinicians and their patients, through improved collaboration between providers, early detection of systemic conditions, and enhanced patient experience.

“We are very excited about this partnership. As an Epic Community Connect partner of Pacific Dental Services, we are adding a custom-built dental version of Epic that bridges dentistry and medicine. Epic allows us to capture real-time data that will have tremendous value for delivering integrated oral healthcare, education, and research,” said Dr. Ali Shazib, DMD, Chief Clinical Officer of the HPU Oral Health Network. “With the experience of PDS, we are confident we will be supported throughout the entire process, from preparation to go-live and beyond.”

High Point University’s Doctor of Dental Medicine degree program will enroll its inaugural class in the fall of 2024 and the Workman School of Dental Medicine will be North Carolina’s only dental school that is part of a private university. Starting their first semester, students will spend a significant amount of time rotating through HPU Oral Health Network practices to provide and observe patient care and learn dental auxiliary roles and functions.

Part of that experiential learning will be utilizing state-of-the-art technology, including Epic, to manage patients’ oral health and medical needs. The HPU Oral Health Network will be fully interoperable with health care systems utilizing Epic (and able to exchange records with any health system that uses modern standards), allowing for team-based and integrated care for patients. In addition, dental students will have the ability to refer undiagnosed medical conditions to health care providers as well as manage the oral health needs for patients who are referred to them by their medical colleagues. This form of integrated care is the future of health care, underscoring the importance of oral health to overall health, and will allow HPU graduates to thrive in a team-based environment.

“Pacific Dental Services’ Epic implementation into the HPU Oral Health Network of clinical practices allows us to leverage data to advance clinical decision making and outcomes research,” said Dr. Scott S. De Rossi, DMD, MBA, Founding Dean of HPU’s Workman School of Dental Medicine and CEO of HPU Oral Health Network. “Having Epic through a Community Connect affiliation with PDS allows us to be at the forefront of integrating general and oral health. It will allow us to provide an elevated patient experience and improve health outcomes for those whom we serve, ensuring our students get the very best clinical education.”

“We believe that the collaboratively designed Pacific Dental Services instance of the Epic health records system is the most powerful dental platform in the world,” said David Baker, Chief Information and Digital Officer of Pacific Dental Services. “Once siloed data is now together, forging a true longitudinal patient record, which will in turn drive powerful oral-systemic health connections. We plan to expand on this work with additional dental schools, private dental practices, DSOs, and health care systems to offer Epic through the Community Connect program.”

For partnership inquiries, contact David Baker, PDS Chief Information and Digital Officer.  







Challenge Yourself: The Panthera Master Cup 2023 Registrations are now open!

Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The sixth edition of the international competition is officially confirmed with the opening of registrations. Once again, the 10 selected participants have a chance to win a lot of prizes from major sponsors, including Panthera Dental, VITA and Amann Girrbach reaching a record value of $CAD 75,000.

Panthera Dental (Quebec, Canada), a global leader in CAD/CAM implant solutions and dental sleep appliance development, is back with its sixth edition of the Panthera Master Cup competition. The Master Cup aims to find and honour talented technicians within the dental community. Once again, participants will need to complete a full case involving two implant bars for a chance to win prizes that reach a record value of $CAD 75,000.

The competition reinvented itself with a completely different patient outline. In addition of all prizes for the top three winners, the sponsors are now offering two new prizes: VITA has added a €500 voucher for the best documentation and Amann Girrbach now offer 10 articulators to each selected participant.

Here’s the challenge: The patient is a 35-year-old Indian female from New Delhi. Talented actress and up-and-coming Bollywood star, the patient has requested a perfect Bollywood smile. Knowledge and skills, including function and aesthetics, are evaluated on a full upper- and lower-case involving implant bars.

The deadline for registrations is March 30 and the selection of participants will be announced on April 20. They will receive everything they need to complete their case including a Milled Double Structure bar with MK1 (ReBourkeTM) for the maxilla, a Wrap-Around bar for the mandible and premium teeth from VITA. Participation is free.

The jury panel, composed of renowned dental technicians, dentists and specialists will be announced one by one in the coming months. Stay tuned to find out.

Official dates below:

Registration: until March 30

Participant announcement: April 20

Participant final case return: July 30

Judgement Day: September 8

Award Ceremony: October 6

The major sponsors of the competition are: Panthera Dental, VITA, Amann Girrbach and media partner LMT.

All Panthera Master Cup details and announcements are available directly on the dedicated Panthera website at www.pantheradental.com/master-cup and on their social media accounts:

www.facebook.com/PantheraDental

www.linkedin.com/company/panthera-dental-inc-

www.instagram.com/panthera_dental







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