dentistry news journal - october 18, 2012 - san francisco
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Dentistry News Journal - October 18, 2012 - distributed during the first day of the ADA show in San Francisco, Calif. USATRANSCRIPT
The sleek Silicon Valley engineered SuniRay Intra OralSensor defines innovation. With a cutting edge CMOSFiber Optic Plate, SuniRay delivers a sharp image to yourdigital imaging needs. A rapid image acquisition timejust under a few seconds, allows for automatic transitionfrom snapping an X-ray to analyzing your diagnosis onSuni’s dynamic ProfSuni software. And, to maximizeportability, SuniRay has integrated USB Technology to
allow for easy move-ment from operatories.
SuniRay digital ra-diography system is thefavorite among dental
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SuniRay Intra Oral Sensor Defines Innovation
Mike Walsh is president of specialty business for AnthemBlue Cross’ parent company. The specialty business lineincludes the company’s dental, vision, disability, life,workers’ compensation and voluntary products.
In addition to leading Anthem’s specialty business,Walsh brings 25 years of experience with other compa-
nies as president and chief exec-utive officer in the dentalindustry and prior experience asa health insurance executive.
After talking with numerousdentists, patients and employer-group customers throughout the
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James Archer Sr. has been serving the dental professionsince 1963. As one of the last of the original familyowned Independent dealers, Archer Dental believes itsrecord of providing their customers quality-performance-
and value orientedproducts has kept it amainstay in today’schallenging economictimes. Archer Dentalwas one of the pioneers
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Archer Dental, Providing Customers Quality Performanceand Value Oriented ProductsSince 1963 Perry S. Lowe is the president of Axis|SybronEndo
Q: Tell us about your company. What’s your focus?
A: Axis|SybronEndo is the re-sult of the recent consolidationof Axis Dental and SybronEndo,two Danaher-owned companieswith rotary bur and endodonticproducts that work well togetherfor many everyday-dentistry
Perry Lowe Speaks About Recent Consolidation of Axis Dental and SybronEndo
For nearly 100 years the process for making dentures hasnot changed very much ... until now. Now, AvaDent bringsthe precision, speed and profitability of CAD/CAMprocess automation to removable dentistry. Developed by
an international team of leadersin the digital dentistry field,AvaDent makes it possible fordentists to offer their patients aprecise fitting, aesthetic denturein as little as two appointments.
AvaDent, whose name is
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AvaDent ... the Digital Platformthat is Changing Removable Dentistry Forever!
Until now, choosing a narrow diameter implant oftenmeant a sacrifice in attachment per-formance and ultimately patient satis-faction. Introducing the LOCATOROverdenture Implant System (LODI)featuring narrow diameter implantswith the world’s leading overdenture at-tachment from the originators of thetrusted LOCATOR Attachment, ZestAnchors. Designed with the best in
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No More Compromise! Zest Anchors Introduces the LOCATOR Overdenture Implant System
At NSK it’s all in-house: researching, developing,manufacturing, testing
NSK uses more than 17,000 precision parts to build high-speed rotary cutting instruments and accessories, includinghandpieces and tips that dental professionals use in restora-
tions, prosthetics, en-dodontics, oral hygiene,lab work and surgery.
Considering themarket’s demand forever-more precise,strong and compact
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Quality Control Achieved by Controlling EverythingHu-Friedy President, Ken Serota discusses company’s ex-
pansive product offerings.
Q: Hu-Friedy is well known in the dental industry fortheir dental hygiene products, but offers a muchlarger solution set. What is the company doing to in-crease awareness?
A: In a word—Education. Thegreatest way for us to increaseawareness of all the ways inwhich we help dental profes-sionals perform at their best isthrough our people. Whether it
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Hu-Friedy Offers More
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The National Dental GRID— Improving Patient Access
Thursday
October 18, 2012
1st EDITIONSan Francisco • FREE
By Dr. David Ahearn
Time and time again we hear from practitioners that tellus that they would love the ultimate high tech practicebut that they just can’t afford to make it happen.
Quite simply—that isn’t so.When we meet a practitioner
that perceives this difficulty, we gen-erally uncover one or more of thefollowing problems:
1. The practitioner believes thathis or her productive capacity, andtherefore income, is quite a bit lower
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Equipping a No CompromisePractice for Less
NSK Dental LLC office in HoffmanEstates, IL serves
the United States and Canada.
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uled to be inserted throughout the world.They are seeking volunteers (Dentists,Dental Surgeons, Hygienists, Dental Stu-dents, and non-Medical personnel etc.) tojoin them as they work to preserve healthysmiles for the poor with capacity buildingtraining and dental care. It is a great op-portunity to see the world and….changesmiles, change lives.
About Medical Ministry InternationalMedical Ministry International has im-pacted the world’s poor through MedicalPrograms for more than four decades.More than $80,000,000 in medical serviceswere provided to the poor in 2011 aloneand expectations are high to increase thisnumber dramatically in the years to come.
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Medical Ministry In-ternational is leadingthe way in providingdental care to theworld’s poor. MMI be-lieves the loss of teethis preventable and iscommitted to optimizing the impact of itsDental Program in the countries theyserve. MMI, utilizing its portable DentalSuites for their Project Teams, will striveto preserve teeth as well as educate pa-tients about the importance of daily den-tal care. The MMI Dental Program hasincreased its goal of patients served overthe next 5 years by more than 100 per-
cent! They expect tosee a direct reversal ofextraction to restora-tion ratios from 2:1 to1:2 while implement-ing this initiative. In2011, MMI Teams and
Permanent Centers served 518,157 pa-tients and expectations are to triple thatnumber in the coming years. MMI Proj-ect Teams and Permanent Centers pro-vide an opportunity to serve the poorwhile also training local dental personnelto increase their skills and build dentalcapacity in the process. MMI currentlyhas more than 90 Project Teams sched-
Change Smiles, Change Lives
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Earl O. Bergersen DDS,MSD will be presentingon the most efficient andcost effective techniquesto straighten teeth withoutbraces.
Q: What makes Ortho-Tain Appliances so unique?
A: The Ortho-T technique is the superior,
techniques?
• As previously stated, Ortho-T is worn1-2 hours per day; treatment time is 2-12months which is approximately 1/3 thetime of most other procedures.• Ortho-T’s cost is 1/4 to 1/2 that of fixedtreatment.• Ortho-T corrects overbite, overjet,crowding, spacing and TMJ.• Ortho-T requires only one appliancewhich is worn for both active treatment aswell as retention. If relapse occurs 10 yearslater, the same appliance can be used.
An Interview with Dr. Bergersen, Inventor
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most effective choice of adult orthodontictreatment without braces. Ortho-T’sunique design allows permanent dentitionto be guided into a perfect class I occlu-sion with only one appliance worn 1-2hours per day. The Ortho-T techniquetakes 1/5 the time of fixed treatment.
Q: What benefits does the Ortho-Ttechnique for adult treatment withoutbraces have over other adult treatment
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• No interruptions or changing of appli-ance if dental work is done. Any typeof treatment—bridgework, extractions,implants; do not affect the fit of the ap-pliance.
Q: How difficult is it for a dentist tounderstand and implement the Ortho-T technique?
A:Attending a one-day course or view-ing our seminar on DVD will provide thenecessary knowledge. Ortho-T is the eas-iest appliance to use on the market.
Q: How many patients have been
treated with the Ortho-T?
A: Over 3 million.
Q: Ortho-Tain also has an orthodontictreatment procedure for teenagers andyoung children?
• Occlus-o-Guide can be used for almostall malocclusions from 8-12 years of age.• Nite-Guide is used during the eruptionof the upper and lower incisors—onlypassively while sleeping.
Q: Does the Occlus-o-Guide and Nite-Guide work similarly as the Ortho-Tfor adult?
A: Almost the same way, except there is
more room for crowding at the ages of 5-12 due to larger posterior deciduousteeth.
Q: Is the Nite-Guide the only earlytreatment device on the market thatcan straighten the incoming adult den-tition with only nighttime wear?
• Yes. The Nite-Guide allows the teeth toerupt straight. The fiber bundles developin that position so there is minimal or norelapse according to research to date.• Research also shows that children onlyneed to wear the Nite-Guide for 1-hourof sleeping time and will receive thesame results in most cases as a fullnight’s wear.• Research also shows 93 percent of
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every 5-7 year-old is a candidate.• One practitioner can treat hundreds ofpatients each year.
Q: What type of education can doctorsreceive by stopping by Booth #5734during the ADA?
• Academics of early treatment and ortho-dontics for adults• Overview of all techniques• How to get started• How to measure• What to charge• How to code for insurance• Free diagnosis of cases brought to booth
For more information, call 800-541-6612or visit www.ortho-tain.com.
Practice management software is the hubof every successful dental office. Blend-ing a full suite of automated tools with anintuitive interface, CS SoftDent hashelped dental offices perform daily tasksmore efficiently for more than 25 yearsand continues to provide add-ons to meetthe shifting needs of the oral healthcareindustry. To further maximize its effec-tiveness, Carestream Dental’s latest Soft-Dent release includes a newscheduler—the most advanced schedul-ing software in the dental industry.
Designed to meet the requirementsof each dental office, SoftDent users canselect a number of innovative featuresand add-ons to customize their software.Whether dental practitioners are inter-ested in managing time more effectivelyor setting up detailed financial reports,SoftDent has several features that makeit possible to reach practice goals.
Meeting the specific needs of boththe front desk and practitioners is crucial;SoftDent not only provides a strong foun-dation for front desk users to perform
critical daily tasks, but also allows dentalpractitioners to easily access patientcharts and diagnostic information fromone central location.
The latest version of SoftDent alsofeatures a new Software Update System.When selected, this tool automaticallypushes updates to practice computers,eliminating the need for manual down-loads and ensuring users have the latestavailable features.
To complement the features alreadyavailable in SoftDent, Carestream Dentalhas launched the all-new scheduler tosimplify routine tasks and accommodatethe busy front desk environment. Intu-itive and easy-to-use, the scheduler deliv-ers multitasking capabilities so users canquickly return to where they have left offwhen interrupted by other activities. Foradditional convenience, each user cancustomize the scheduler’s display to meethis or her specific needs.
“In developing the scheduler, we re-ally looked at everyday uses of software,”said Dr. Edward Shellard, Director of
Business Develop-ment for CarestreamDental. “The sched-uler incorporates ac-tivities that youconduct on a dailybasis, so it is a veryintuitive and straight-forward way to inter-act with software andkeep the flow of theoffice going.”
Simplicity is thecornerstone of thenew scheduler. Thanks to the Au-toScheduler, users can quickly enterpatient appointment criteria, such asrequested days and times, to view allavailable appointments immediately.SoftDent also automatically checks forduplicate entries.
To ensure that important detailsaren’t missed, the scheduler highlightscritical data—such as outstanding treat-ments—with a flyout feature to improvepatient care. The process for adding newpatients has also been streamlined, as thescheduler automatically populates infor-mation to relevant sections of the patientfile in order to eliminate mistakes and re-duce time spent entering duplicate infor-mation.
Finally, to further eliminate the ne-
CS SoftDent and Scheduler: Designed to Enhance PracticeSuccess and Productivity
cessity of checking multiple systems, thescheduler provides practitioners and staffwith access to patient contact informationand allows them to send emails fromwithin the software.
About Carestream DentalSince 2007, Carestream Dental has pro-vided industry-leading dental equipmentsuch as imaging systems and practicemanagement solutions for dental andoral health professionals across theglobe. Seven out of 10 practitioners useCarestream Dental products to deliverexceptional patient care. For more infor-mation on dental equipment, or to con-tact a Carestream Dental representative,visit them online at www.carestream-dental.com or stop by Booth #912.
FRISCO, Texas — Careington Interna-tional Corporation and ConnectionBenefit Group, an Iroquois CapitalGroup portfolio company, have enteredinto an Agreement to offer access todiscounts on health care services tobusiness and individual consumers.
These discount product packagesinclude savings on services such asdental, vision, prescription, hearing,chiropractic and more. Discount healthcare programs such as these offered byConnection Benefit Group allow mem-bers to pay a discounted fee at the
point of service for many health-re-lated services at participating providerlocations nationwide.
Careington International Corpora-tion, a premier nationwide marketerof discount dental, vision and otherhealth care, wellness and lifestyleproducts, headquartered in Frisco,Texas, has provided access to indus-try-best products and services such asthe programs offered by ConnectionBenefit Group since 1979 to morethan eight million nationwide mem-bers.
“Connection Benefit Group is ex-cited about our relationship with Care-ington,” said Daniel G. McGugin,President and CEO for ConnectionBenefit Group. “Careington’s 30 plusyears of experience and outstandingproduct offerings allow CBG to pro-vide businesses and individual con-sumers with high quality andaffordable services and products.”
Michael A. Koban, Jr., Presidentand CEO for Iroquois Capital Group,said, “Iroquois Capital Group has along history of operating and invest-ing in companies in the health care in-dustry. We are excited about thepotential that exists for ConnectionBenefit Group to offer a quality prod-uct that benefits both the consumersand the providers of dental services.”He continued by saying that, “Iro-
Careington and Connection Benefit Group to Offer DiscountHealth Care Programs
quois Capital Group and ConnectionBenefit Group were attracted to theoutstanding network of dental profes-sionals assembled by Careington. Theinnovative approach to delivering theservices of this network to individualconsumers was a principle reason forchoosing Careington.”
Eric Johnson, National Sales Man-ager for Careington, echoes the sameenthusiasm for the program’s potential.“The savings CBG clients and cus-tomers will realize on the health careproducts and services they need will besignificant, and we’re glad we have areputable, quality company like CBGthat allows us to continue to help con-sumers access discount plans such asthese and save money, especially intoday’s health care environment,”
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American Eagle Instruments, Inc. re-cently launched the Double Gracey line.These instruments truly are doubleGraceys. They combine the best featuresof Gracey and Universal curettes. AllDouble Graceys have a rounded toe andtwo (2) cutting edges on each end.
The Double Gracey line includesfour instruments. Two instruments havebeen designed for Posterior regions (Reg-ular & Mini), combining the best featuresof Gracey 11-12 and Gracey 13-14. Twoinstruments are for Anterior regions(Regular & Mini), combining the best
features of Gracey 1-2and Gracey 7-8. Practicaladvantages to using theDouble Gracey includeconvenient adaptation tomesial and distal surfaceswithout switching or flip-ping the instrument. TheAnterior instruments alsoadapt to buccal and lin-gual surfaces. The Miniversions are intended for even easier ac-cess into deeper pockets, for tighter inter-proximal areas and furcations. Double
American Eagle Instruments Introduces its Latest Innovation…the Double Gracey Line
Graceys are available indi-vidually, as a set of fourinstruments, a set of twoRegular and a set of twoMinis.
Additionally, this newline of instruments is sur-face engineered with theirXP Technology makingthem sharpen free! TheDouble Graceys’ raised-
face design is nearly impossible to cor-rectly re-sharpen. Therefore, it’s a perfect
workflow procedures, such as, endodon-tic root canal therapy followed by arestoration and crown & bridge. Simplyput, we offer “hardware” for restorativedentistry with our Axis product line anda full-line of endodontic products, forboth endodontic specialists and generalpractitioners, with the SybronEndo rangeof products.
Our focus is on simplifying and im-proving the procedural-workflow andexperience for endodontists, generaldentists and their staff by understand-ing the job they are hiring our products
to accomplish; then developing latesttechnologies into products that meetthose needs. Our focus is completed byproviding local expertise for our cus-tomers and dealer partners with a salesteam of more than 70 in North Amer-ica.
Q: What makes your company differ-ent from the competition?
A: Axis|SybronEndo offers a full spec-trum of rotary and endodontic instru-ments available through distribution.Based on simplicity, service and con-sistent pricing, the customer has told usthey prefer to order our type of prod-ucts through their distributor. We have
doubled our sales force in North Amer-ica, which means dentists will experi-ence a higher level of local support andservice. We have also invested in prod-uct training to provide the ultimate intechnical expertise from dedicated salesspecialists.
Q: To what do you attribute your com-pany’s success?
A: One of our core values is “CustomersTalk and We Listen.” We spend a lot oftime with customers asking them whatthey want and then working hard to ex-ceed their expectations. Another corevalue is “Best Team Wins” and our in-vestment in our people has produced a
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professional, technically-savvy teamcommitted to serving our customers byworking closely with our dealer partners.
Q: How can our readers find out moreabout your company?
A: Readers can visit www.axisdental.comto learn more about our rotary bur prod-ucts and www.sybronendo.com, to learnmore about our endodontic products.They can also contact one of our Cus-tomer Care representatives at 800-346-3636 for more information, or to get intouch with a local representative. Wealso look forward to ADA members stop-ping by our booth here at the ADA,Booth #838.
class LOCATOR Attachment, LODI of-fers a less invasive, predictable anddurable implant retained overdenturefor patients requiring an effective, costconscious technique for securing theirdenture.
The unique two-piece coronal designof LODI, not found with O-ball mini im-plants, is a critical feature that optimizespatient satisfaction. LODI is used to re-store masticatory function for the patientand may be suitable for immediate func-tion if sufficient primary stability of theimplant is achieved at the time of place-
ment. The LODI System is comprised of2.4 millimeters and 2.9 millimeters diam-eter endosseous dental implants (avail-able in 10, 12 and 14 millimeter lengths)with a detachable LOCATOR Attach-ment (abutment) that is available in a 2.5milimeters and 4 millimeters cuff height.The LOCATOR Attachment is seatedafter implant placement making caseplanning, implant surgery and the restora-tive process easier. LODI demonstratesremarkable resiliency and exceptionaldurability, while allowing for easy re-placement of the attachment should wearoccur throughout time. In addition, LODIis manufactured from Grade 5 Ti Alloyfor strength and features a proven RBM
roughened surface. The system also fea-tures uniquely designed, intuitive place-ment instrumentation, and may be usedwith a flapless technique for better pa-tient comfort.
Included with LODI, the LOCATORAttachment provides all of the superiorbenefits known worldwide including itspatented pivot technology, customizablelevels of retention, and draw correctionof divergent implants up to 40 degrees.All of this while having a dramatically re-duced vertical height compared to O-ballmini implants.
The LODI system now allows you totreat patients with the minimum standardof care* of an implant supported over-
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denture, at a reduced cost and with greatersatisfaction. LODI will be available in thewinter of 2012.
For more information contact Zest An-chors, call 800-262-2310, visit www.zes-tanchors.com or stop by Booth #5462.
*The McGill consensus statement onoverdentures. Mandibular two-implantoverdentures as first choice standard ofcare for edentulous patients. Montreal,Quebec, May 24-25, 2002.
Feine JS, Carlsson GE, Awad MA,Chehade A, Duncan WJ, Gizani S, HeadT, Lund JP, MacEntee M, Mericske-SternR, et al. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants.2002 Jul-Aug; 17(4):601-2.
Dansko is now head-to-toe! The leg-endary comfort you expect from Danskoshoes is available in scrubs.
Dansko, the footwear choice of den-tal professionals for more than 20 years,presents its expanded fall 2012 line ofpremium scrubs. Dansko’s fall scrub col-lection offers new materials, styles, printsand colors. Each piece holds true to Dan-sko’s all-day comfort promise and fea-tures soft materials and clean lines incarefully constructed garments for uni-form options that feel great and lookamazing wash after wash.
“The healthcare market has been acornerstone of Dansko’s business sincewe opened our first occupational ac-count,” says Dansko CEO and Co-Founder Mandy Cabot. “It was only
natural for us to look for ways to build onthis success and give our customers evenmore opportunities to enjoy the Danskobrand. Adding an apparel line that deliv-ers on our promise of all-day comfort andlong-lasting performance is a natural ex-tension for us.”
Available in a variety of flatteringcolors and silhouettes—and perfect to co-ordinate with legendary Danskofootwear—the emphasis of Danskoscrubs is definitely on fit. A tailored fit iscombined with rich colors, quality fabricsand sharp details to provide stylish yetcomfortable scrubs.
Dental professionals often face longdays and Dansko scrubs bend, twist andturn with every move. They feature a fab-ric that, while soft to the touch, stands up
to the rigorous demands shiftafter shift, day after day. De-signed to provide freedom ofmovement, long lasting per-formance and temperature con-trol, Dansko scrubs meet thesame all-day comfort promise,found in its footwear.
“For fall 2012, Dansko’s ap-parel color palette direction is cheerful yetmaintains the level of professional elegancethat a health care professional requires,”said Ann Dittrich, Creative Director at Dan-sko. “Our colors are clear and bright, con-veying a sense of optimism.”
“{Dansko scrubs} are very comfort-able with a bit of stretch and extra soft-ness. They are more form-fitting thanother scrubs and they wash and wearwell!” says Dr. Leigh-Ann Maltz-Dichterfrom Narberth Dental Associates in Nar-berth, Penn.
Why should Feet have all the Fun? Now available at leadingretailers, Dansko’s fall scrubcollection offers design op-tions for men and women andfeature fashionable prints aswell as fashion and industrystandard colors in a variety offigure flattering silhouettes.
See the complete line ofDansko scrubs and find a head-to-toe re-tailer at Dansko.com. To learn more andenter to win a Dansko head-to-toe outfit,visit them in Booth #5249.
About DanskoEstablished in 1990, Dansko has been aleader in providing all-day comfortfootwear, socks and healthcare apparelwhile standing at the forefront of ethicalbusiness practices.
For more information, call 800-326-7564 or visit www.dansko.com.
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By Steven Pohlhaus, DDS, FAGD ofLinthicum, Maryland
For the past decade I have been practic-ing laser dentistry and a few years ago Iupgraded to the dual wavelengthEr:YAG/Nd:YAG all tissue laser (LightWalker, Technology4Medicine—www.T4Med.com ) and have been ex-tremely pleased with this laser. Mypatients have been happy as well.
The Er:YAG wavelength is excellentfor both hard and soft tissue procedures.It has replaced my high-speed handpiecefor most operative dentistry and nearly 90percent of these procedures are achievedwith no local anesthesia. It also allows forprecise soft tissue procedures such as gin-
givectomy, frenectomy, and biopsy withremarkably comfortable and rapid post-operative healing. The combined tissueabilities of the Er:YAG laser gives me theability to perform osseous crown length-ening without scalpels or burs and withminimal discomfort. I now perform manyprocedures I used to refer out with theadded benefit that I know my patientswill have a more comfortable and lessanxiety producing experience than tradi-
tional methods.Laser assisted endodontics is an-
other area where Er:YAG laser helpssignificantly. Laser activated irriga-tion allows for more thorough threedimensional cleansing of the rootcanal system through a patentedprocess know as Photon Induced Pho-toacoustic Streaming (PIPS). I havebeen amazed by the results I am get-ting with PIPS and am now referring
fewer root canals for specialist treatment.Photo Activated Systems Technol-
ogy, or PHAST, is the scientific founda-tion for the Lightwalker Er:YAG and thebasis for PIPS as well as other advancedclinical laser procedures.
Often these days, intro-ductions aren’t madewith a handshake.Whether it’s engagingpatients through socialmedia, direct mail, or bytelephone, it’s the mes-sage that will convertand retain more patients.In the competitive dentalsector, it’s important tointroduce your personalstyle, professionalism, and competitivevalue proposition throughout your mar-keting and advertising campaigns. Thiswill build and strengthen patient relation-ships which, in turn, will improve prac-tice valuation. So how do you make sureyou’re attracting patients and sustainingtheir attention and not just interruptingthem with ads?
Quality content that delivers resultsis the central theme at Patient News(Booth #5460). How much more effec-tive could your front desk team be with
top-notch scripting?Imagine how easy itcould be to engage pa-tients on Facebook ifyou had access to con-tent that is fun and in-formative? Puttingtogether a postcard iseasy and that’s whymany suppliers offerthem. But what aboutputting together a highly
personalized newsletter and postcardcampaign, that truly reflects you and yourpractice services and that drives moreideal educated patients to your website,your phone and your door? Not so easy…but much more effective.
At Patient News (Booth #5460)they’re always working on new ways togenerate more new patients for theirclients. For example Patient News clientDr. Gross welcomed 747 new patients inone year and client Dr. Suvarna increased
Update Your Marketing Strategy for Increased RevenueBooth #5460
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than what is easily achieved through rel-atively simple workplace modifications.
2. The practitioner believes that his or herrequired treatment room layout, andtherefore equipment costs, is far in excessof that actually needed.
3. The doctor has been unable to designenough treatment capacity into the officespace available, because of a mispercep-tion about treatment room size require-ments.
Operatory productivity is a function ofoperatory organization, practitioner skilllevel and office design. Our studies indi-cate most motivated practitioners possessan adequate understanding of the proce-dure techniques necessary to providegreat customer satisfaction. Therefore, ithas been our experience that the remain-ing elements (design & organization) arethe keys to unlocking heightened officeproductivity potential.
1.Our studies have shown that in virtu-ally every practice a higher level of oper-atory organization must occur beforeconsistently high quality and productivitycan be achieved day in day out.
2.We have found that maximal organiza-tion efficiency cannot be achieved withan excessive equipment array. More isclearly not better.
Therefore, equipping for high perform-ance is both less expensive and more pro-
ductive than conventional layouts. Yoursavings come in many areas:
1.You will decrease cabinetry expenses.
2.A smaller room size is ideal for morecompact and efficient equipping.
3.Central resupply of consumable prod-ucts reduces inventory needs.
4.A cassette system saves money by re-ducing hand instrument expenses.
5.As sterilization efficiency increases,turn around time decreases.
6. Compact, high performance offices areeasier and less expensive to clean.
Consolidating your treatment space suchthat it is truly shared by doctor and assis-tant just makes sense and it saves youmoney.
Dr. David Ahearn is a founding memberof the American Dental Association’s Er-gonomic Advisory Subcommittee andhas held faculty positions at both TheUniversity of Michigan and New YorkUniversity. He lectures nationally and isthe founder of Design/Ergonomics(www.desergo.com), a high performancedesign and consulting group.
His private practice is noted for itsproductivity. He can be reached at 800-275-2547 or by email at [email protected]. He has also created a line ofhighly productive and efficient operatoryequipment—which will be showcased atErgonomic Products (www.ergonomic-products.com)—Booth #302.
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A Message from One of Technology4Medicine’s Happy Customers
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derived from Ava meaning rebirth andDent meaning dentition, allows dentiststo offer a digital denture based on ac-cepted clinical protocols, using standardclinical procedures, with no computerskills or capital investment required.
Unique to AvaDent is the all-impor-tant digital record that allows the dentistto offer their patients a new degree ofconvenience and security never beforepossible. If an AvaDent is broken or lostan identical AvaDent can be fabricatedwithout patient involvement and sent di-rectly to the dentist.
The AvaDent digital record also al-lows the dentist to create a removable“treatment plan,” that offers their patientsthe promise of uncompromised quality
and on-going, oral care, while increasingpatient retention for the practice. NowAvaDent patients can receive a remov-able prosthetic with exceptional fit andaesthetics, and upgrade to an implant re-tained AvaDent at a future date.
New at Global Dental ScienceThe AvaDent Advanced Try-In.For those dentists who have asked for atry-in to supplement the standard two ap-pointment protocol, AvaDent now offersan Advanced Try-In option. This however,is no standard try-in. It is built on a strongmilled foundation and the teeth are set ina ridge of wax. This allows the dentist tomake the functional and aesthetic changesnecessary to best serve their patients.
Introducing AvaDent Immediates.In addition to the full over full, single
arch and implant supported dentures,AvaDent now offers an exclusive, imme-diate protocol for first time denture pa-tients. Go to www.avadent.com for moreinformation.
Finally, AvaDent is working with fac-ulty and students of several universi-ties to further refine the process andeducate the dental profession aboutthis paradigm shift in removable den-tistry. Those universities include:Loma Linda University School of Den-tistry, University of Oklahoma Collegeof Dentistry, The Ohio State UniversityCollege of Dentistry, University of Ne-vada Las Vegas School of Dentistry,Harvard School of Dental Medicine,University at Buffalo School of DentalMedicine, University of AlabamaBirmingham School of Dentistry, Uni-
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versity of California San Francisco,University of Pennsylvania School ofDental Medicine, University of the Pa-cific, as well as others.
AvaDent has been available for lessthan a year and already more than 1500dentists are offering AvaDent DigitalDentures to their patients. In additionAvaDent has been selected as a Top 100Product by the readers of DentistryToday and is the recipient of this year’scoveted “Best of Class” TechnologyAward from The Pride Institute.
AvaDents are manufactured in theUSA, exclusively in a new, state-of-the-art,27,000 square foot. facility in Scottsdale,Ariz. by Global Dental Science, LLC. Forinformation about training seminars orAvaDent Digital Dentures call 855-AVADENT (282-3368), go to www.avadent.com or stop by Booth #5471.
is with students, practitioners or distri-bution partners, our skilled sales forceand global education group does an un-believable job in communicating thevarious products, service offerings andcommunity engagement programs wehave that add value to the lives of dentalprofessionals. In addition to our people,we have embraced technology as an-other way to educate on our overall so-lution portfolio. We offer many CEclasses online and continue to invest inonline communities like our Friends ofHu-Friedy platform, which brings amessage of education and partnership tothe dental community.
Q: Having such an expansive productline has its advantages, but what aresome of the challenges you face formanaging a large product line?
A: One of the challenges is recognizingthe size of our product lineup and work-ing to maintain proper inventory levelswhile focusing on our commitment to fillorders promptly. We are also constantlyevaluating our lines and working to opti-mize our offerings to match the ever-changing trends in dentistry.
Q: You mentioned that you have beeninvesting in technology and onlinecommunities, tell me more about that.
A: We recently reached two importantmilestones in our online engagement.First, we brought our instrument recy-cling program, Environdent, online.Now, instead of receiving a box andform from us to fill out and send in,customers can submit their informationon Environdent.com and print out aunique bar code to include with theirshipment. This makes the whole recy-cling process more eco-friendly and
our customers receive their free instru-ments much faster. The other milestonewas the addition of our 25,000th mem-ber to Friends of Hu-Friedy, our onlinedental hygiene community. The dentalprofessionals we’ve brought togetherare a striking example of our commit-ment to inspire performance by unitingand educating dental professionalsworldwide.
Q. What do you see as future opportu-nities for the company?
A: One opportunity I see is a continuedfocus on our Instrument ManagementSystem (IMS) offerings. As the needfor better infection control protocolsbecome more critical, our system helpswith compliance, safety and efficiency.In addition, as implants become a big-ger focus for the industry, we continueto offer a wide range of instrumentsthat not only help with the placement
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of implants, but with the necessarymaintenance and long-term care. Weare also focused on pediatric dentistrywith our kid-friendly Rainbow pedi-atric forceps and stainless steel PedoCrowns.
Q: Are there any specials or promo-tions that you are focusing on at theshow?
A: To go along with the continued focuson our Instrument Management System,we will have a special ‘Practice More’challenge at our booth designed to edu-cate professionals on how they can prac-tice more time savings, chairsideefficiency, organization techniques andsafety protocols.
For more information and to learn moreabout Hu-Friedy products, call 1-800-HU-FRIEDY visit www.hu-friedy.com orstop by Booth #2102.
instruments, that’s not so surprising.The surprising part is this: Of those
17,000-plus parts, NSK manufacturesmore than 85 percent in-house. The com-pany even designs and builds the equip-ment it uses to manufacture and test thoseparts — so it can ensure micron-order ac-curacy. It’s all part of an obsessive focuson quality control that dates to the com-pany’s founding in Japan in 1930.
Today, NSK products have proventheir worth in more than 130 countries —including the United States. and Canada,which are served by NSK America, nowcalled NSK Dental LLC.
The philosophy of building the ma-chines to build the parts to build the prod-uct has followed the company into everymarket it enters. Additionally, the organi-zation’s management structure puts con-trol at regional levels to ensure promptproduct delivery and responsive after-sales servicing. Just as important, it’swithin the various regions that the com-pany constantly solicits feedback fromusers of its products. The goal is to beable to swiftly respond to local needs.
It’s all about the handControl of all aspects of the develop-ment process helps NSK ensure timelyregulatory compliance, improve reliabil-ity and shorten development time. But
even more critical to NSK is the directchannel its processes create betweenproduct users and developers. With itsdental instruments in particular, much ofthe focus goes directly to the hand of theend user. “Handpieces and the HumanHand — Powerful Partners” is the com-pany’s core branding message. The goalis an ergonomic design that becomes anextension of the dental professional’shand, transmitting intentions of delicatehand movements promptly and preciselyto the target.
A tradition of innovationRecent NSK advancements include an ul-trasonic scaler and tooth polisher; bone-cutting instruments that employ ultrasonic
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technologies; a mass- produced all-titaniumhandpiece body; air turbines with a unifiedinner race and rotor shaft to achieve vibra-tion-free and silent operation; and the S-Max pico, an ultra-miniature-neck/headhandpiece (the world’s smallest) for betteraccess and patient comfort.
It adds up to a strong reputation forreliability, responsiveness and high-valuecontributions to advancements in patientcare across all dental sectors, includingimplant treatment, laboratory techniques,general dentistry and endodontics.
For more information, visit www.usa.nsk-dental.com or stop by Booth #5444.
Article is courtesy of Dental Tribune
Johnson said. The discount health care programs
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About Iroquois Capital Group Iroquois Capital Group is a Nashville-based merchant banking company ledby business executives who have been
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CEOs and have extensive finance andM&A experience. Using this experi-ence, Iroquois identifies and workswith attractive companies in the health-care and financial services industries,sometimes investing its own capital andthe capital of its more than 500 invest-ing clients. To learn more, visitwww.iroquoiscapitalgroup.com.
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Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider ofdental oral rehabilitation products and asubsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., ispleased to announce the availability ofPuros Cortico-Cancellous Particulate Allo-graft, an anatomic-based mixture of corticaland cancellous bone, designed to provideclinicians with the best of both worlds in aneffort to simplify the grafting process.
Composed of 70 percent cortical and30 percent cancellous bone, Puros Cor-
tico-Cancellous does not require on-sitemixing, and retains its osteoconductiveproperties due to the preservation of thenatural bone matrix collagen and mineralcomposition, trabecular pattern, and orig-inal porosity. The particulate mixture’squick hydration, 5-year shelf life, androom-temperature storage requirementalso add to its ease of use, while twoavailable size options are intended toconveniently accommodate various de-
fect dimensions. Clinicians can feel confident in the
safety and performance of Puros Cortico-Cancellous due to fact that it carries thehighly regarded Puros name. Each singledonor vial of the bone grafting materialhas been sterilized and preserved with theproprietary Tutoplast Process, which as-sures the highest standard of tissue safetyand quality with minimal risk of diseasetransmission. This process, used for morethan 40 years and in more than three mil-lion procedures, preserves the valuablecollagen matrix and tissue integrity whileinactivating pathogens, and gently re-moving unwanted materials such as cells,antigens and viruses.
“Zimmer Dental continues todemonstrate a strong commitment to im-
Zimmer Dental Offers Best of Both Worlds with Cortical-Cancellous Mix
proving patients’ lives,” said Harold C.Flynn, Jr., Zimmer Dental President."With Puros Cortico-Cancellous Particu-late Allograft, we have truly combined thebest of both worlds. This bone grafting,hard tissue solution resolves an unmetneed among clinicians who previouslyhad to create their own mixtures, chair-side. By providing world-class dental im-plants, tried-and-true restorative options,and cutting-edge regenerative offerings,we give clinicians the flexibility to servetheir patients with the most comprehen-sive portfolio in the industry."
For more information regarding thisregenerative option, contact a ZimmerDental Sales Consultant or CustomerService at 800-854-7019 or visitwww.zimmerdental.com.
of the full service, discount dental equip-ment companies.
Archer Dental specializes in largeand small equipment as well as office de-sign throughout the United States andCanada. From 3-D Digital Cone Beam X-Rays to Full office turn key installs orjust needing a new prophy handpiece,Archer Dental has what you need. Archerdental has a large network of sales andservice associates throughout the U.S, aswell as their own top notch service and
handpiece repair technicians that takepride in knowing the products they sellinside and out.
Archer Sr. states “We feel ex-tremely fortunate to represent productlines like J.MORITA digital X-rays,with the release of their new 3-D R100,it truly is a game changer when youthink about Cone Beam machines, notonly is it priced significantly less thenmost full Cone Beams, it features a fullarch view of up to 100 by 80 milimeter,far more realistic and easier to readthen small slice machines. It really ishard to beat the quality and value of
Morita X-rays. We also represent XDRSensors, the quality of their imagesrival any out there and the ease of useof their program is unmatched. Thelow cost and compatibility of thesesensors will be a perfect fit for mostany office.”
“In 2001 we were approached byVector Research, and we were immedi-ately impressed with their overall valueand performance .The new VX VelocityExtreme models will change the wayyou think about how much you need tospend to get a top quality GermanHandpiece. Vector also offers a wide
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range from curing lights to scalers,which are always at the top of the per-formance and value categories. SomeDentists and Hygienists still believe youhave to spend upward of $1,600.00 toget a quality Ultrasonic scaler, I wouldput the Vector ‘LiL Beaver ultrasonicscaler’ against any of those high pricedunits from those national brands,” saysArcher Sr.
If you’re attending the ADA meetinghere in San Francisco, don’t hesitate todrop by and meet them at Booth #737 inthe exhibit hall and see some of theseproducts firsthand.
patients-of-record by 30 percent. In this complex multi-channel mar-
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Visit Patient News in Booth #5460and request a free marketing portfolio,schedule a free consultation, and receive
a FREE $450 demographic analysis ofyour practice area.
Imagine knowing which patients inyour neighborhood have not visited thedentist in the past 12 months or howmany dentists are competing for your pa-tients and the prospects that live aroundyour practice.
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PIPS Laser Endo is an advanced andbreakthrough PHAST method for clean-ing and debriding the root canal systemusing Er:YAG laser energy at sub-abla-tive power levels. PHAST harnesses thepower of the advanced Er:YAG laser dur-ing the PIPS procedure to create photoa-coustic shock waves within the cleaningand debriding solutions introduced in thecanal. The containment of the shock-waves thoroughly streams these solutions
through the entire canal system, enhanc-ing their effectiveness. The canals andsubcanals are left clean and the dentinaltubules are free of smear layer. PIPS isequally effective for final water rinsingprior to obturation.
The Nd:YAG wavelength allowsfor adding laser assisted periodontaltherapy for my patients. The wave-length’s ability to selectively debride dis-eased tissue and decontaminate pocketshas given my practice an excellent toolfor fighting periodontitis.
PhAST protocols leverage the dra-
matic differences in selective absorption,specific target chromophores and tissueinteraction of two very different lasers,all in one advanced system. WPT andENdpX work together for a break-through, comprehensive ability to treatperiodontal disease.
Erbium and Nd:YAG, periodontalTreatment (X), ENdpX, and Wavelength-optimized Periodontal Therapy, WPT, usethe two preferred and proven wave-lengths to achieve new levels of successtreating periodontal disease.
Using PhAST, the minimally inva-
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sive procedure is performed, and optimalconditions are created for the healing ofthe periodontal disease. The procedure in-cludes the photo activated removal of thediseased epithelial lining, photo deconta-minating, and simultaneously removal ofthe calculus from the root surface andleaving the pocket with a vital, stimulatedand stable fibrin clot.
I cannot imagine ever going back topracticing “non-laser” dentistry and nei-ther can my patients.
For more information, visitwww.t4med.com or stop by Booth #2713.
Pregnant patients may ask you aboutteeth whitening when they schedule den-tal examinations. Often pregnant patientsare concerned about yellow teeth, partic-ularly if they suffer from morning sick-ness. When patients vomit, the acidicfood penetrates their enamel, which en-hances the likelihood of staining.
Cleaning your pregnant patients’
teeth and showing them the best tech-niques to maintain whiter teeth will helpimprove their smiles. Providing your pa-tients with literature and informationabout teeth whitening will keep their in-terest in tooth whitening, but advise themto whiten teeth after they have the baby.Your patients will feel confident that youare concerned about the health of their
fetus when you explain that they are likelyto swallow some teeth bleaching gel whenthey whiten their teeth. Remind pregnantwomen, who may be disappointed thatthey cannot whiten their teeth immedi-ately, that they will be receiving many vis-itors when they give birth.
Discuss teeth whitening options andmake recommendations, so your patientsknow which teeth whitening system willwhiten their teeth effectively. Tell themabout Whiter Image Dental’s 2 PatientWhitening Kit. You can also show themour Whiter Image Dental Whitening Pen
New Mothers Deserve a Brighter,Whiter Smile
or Chic Flic Lip Plumping Pen to helpmaintain their newfound smile. New moth-ers will love the ease of a tooth whiteningpen that they can carry in a purse, diaperbag or pocket. Your patients will have timeto think about the teeth whiteners theywant to use, and they can schedule a postbirth whitening appointment.
Whiter Image Dental’s whiteningproducts are some of the best teeth whiten-ing methods for new mothers because theyare gentle, affordable and effective. Con-tact [email protected] or dial877-944-8330.
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years, Walsh came up with a concept thatwould benefit dentists, consumers andemployers across the country.
The idea was to create a nationalDental GRID, connecting participatingBlue Cross and Blue Shield dentist net-works nationwide—making it easier forpatients to find a participating dentistwhere they live, even if their employeris based in another state. He discussedthis idea with executives at other Blueplans and soon, the national DentalGRID was created.
Walsh recently participated in aquestion-and-answer session where hediscussed the national Dental GRID’sbenefits for dentists.
Q: Please give us a brief overview ofthe national Dental GRID.
A: The national Dental GRID (theGRID) is one of the country’s largestdentist networks and it continues to grow.It is exclusively for customers of partici-pating Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans. The idea behind the GRID was to createa central data repository where participat-ing Blue Cross and Blue Shield planscould share their network information.This effectively links their dentist net-works, providing customers and their em-ployees with seamless, hassle-free accessto network dentists nationwide.
It’s exactly the sort of network that large,multi-state employers want for their em-ployees—and it puts more of these em-
ployees in participating dentists’ chairs.
Q: What does it mean to dentists?
A:We know people who see their dentistregularly have better oral health. Our ownexperience and studies show that peoplewho have dental benefits are more likelyto see their dentist regularly.
For participating dentists, the GRIDmakes it easier for more local patients tochoose their office for dental care be-cause of their in-network status for BlueCross and Blue Shield members who livein their state, but whose employer may bebased in another state.
In other words, the GRID increases adentist’s potential patient base.
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Q: Will this change a participating den-tist’s reimbursement or relationshipwith their local Blue plan?
A: Nothing changes about the dentist’slocal Blue relationship. Their reimburse-ment does not change either.
No matter where their patient’s employeris based, the dentist will receive the samereimbursement they currently receivefrom their local plan, provided they par-ticipate in their local Blue plan’s networkor another participating network.
For more information, visit Booth#5307 at the American Dental Associa-tion convention or contact your localplan to find out if you are part of the na-tional Dental GRID.
practitioners for how easily and quicklyit captures and analyzes dental radi-ographs. This portable intra oral devicedisplays crisp images even in the tough-est areas with its ergonomic design, en-suring easy positioning and optimalpatient comfort. Plus, SuniRay sensorsprovide easy to use software that allowfor ingenious applications.
SuniRay—The lowest radiation sensorwith the best imagesSafety is a right, not a choice, especiallywhen it comes to your health. If you’reconsidering adding digital technology to
your practice, make sure safety is a primecomponent in your buying decision. Suniplaces all its energies and expertise onproviding a product that minimizes radi-ation exposures while still producing di-agnostic quality images for propertreatment and case planning. Suni’s pro-prietary technology marries the sensorcomponents together in such a way thatradiation is minimized. Thus, radiationsafety rises to the top of the attributes thatSuni sensors provide. Be Safe. Make isSuni at a price that will make you smile.
SuniRay—Now with added ‘Bite Pres-sure Protection’Digital technology sounds complicated,but it’s really quite simple. What’s some-
times not so simple is getting your pa-tient’s comfortable with this new technol-ogy. Let’s face it. Putting a digital sensorin someone’s mouth can be just a tad bituncomfortable. Patients sometimes bitedown causing additional pressure on thesensor itself. SuniRay sensors with new,durable Bite Pressure Protection makesure that your sensor works—1 bite at atime. No extra pressure, no extra strain.A durable, reliable, high-performancesensor, each time and every time at aprice that will make you smile
SuniRay—Now with ‘Shock Protec-tion Technology’
Go ahead. They dare you… We all want to make sure that our “digi-
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tal” equipment works the best it can. But,in day-to-day use it sometimes getsbanged around and dropped. Those arethe day-to-day realities of a modern dentalpractice. What if you had a digital sensorthat could withstand these day to daypressures? Well, now you do. SuniRaysensors, now equipped with “Shock Pro-tection Technology” can withstandmore—a bump, a bite, a drop ... and stillgive you reliable performance, each day,every day. So, don’t worry about treatingyour sensor with kid gloves anymore. Getthe reliable sensor. Make it Suni at a pricethat will make you smile.
For more information, call 800-438-7864, visit www.suni.com or stop byBooth #2418.
The Whip Mix Corporation of Louisville,Kentucky announces that Mr. James W.Myers has been named President, suc-ceeding Mr. Allen F. Steinbock who willcontinue as the Whip Mix CEO andChairman of the Board. However Allen’sfocus will remain on strategic issues,shareholder relations and Board develop-ment. He will continue to call on key cus-tomers in dental education, practices,
laboratories, distribution, and manufac-turing around the world.
Myers has been at Whip Mix for 10years as Vice President of Manufacturing,managing the activities of the Louisvilleand Ft. Collins, Colo. plants. In 2011 theKentucky Association of Manufacturersawarded Jim the Kentucky ManufacturingEmployee of the Year Award in recognitionof his excellence in four areas: Innovation,
Teamwork, Community Service and Lead-ership. Myers previously spent 13 years inthe local facilities of Lear Corporation andTeledyne Packaging.
In announcing the changes to WhipMix team members, out-going PresidentSteinbock cited Myers’ key qualities,“Jim’s people skills, his understandingof global logistics and his passion formaking things that solve our customer’sproblems made the selection a clearBoard decision. I will support him inevery possible way as our ninety-threeyear old family business continues toadapt its products and services to thedigital revolution that is changing thedelivery of dentistry.”
Whip Mix Names Jim Myers as President and Allen Steinbock asCEO & Chairman of the Board
Whip Mix was founded in 1919 byEdmund Steinbock Sr. to make and sell amechanized system for making cast goldcrowns in a dental lab or office using thelost wax casting process. In the 93 yearssince then, Whip Mix has expanded bothits product line and customer base, nowmanufacturing a wide variety of dentallaboratory and dentist professional prod-ucts and exporting them regularly to morethan eighty countries.
Myers, the first non-family Presidentin the Company history, says, “I have seenthe careful, thoughtful leadership that theSteinbocks lead by example on a dailybasis. I am honored to be asked to con-tinue this family legacy.”
Currently, MMI operates in 22 countries
throughout the world seeking to providecompassionate healthcare to the poorusing Jesus as their guide. They utilizeboth medical and non-medical volunteers
on Project Teams and in their PermanentCenters. MMI Residency Training Pro-grams provide an opportunity to build ca-pacity through training and leave a lasting
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footprint of healthcare for the poor. Peopleseeking short and long term opportunitiescan visit www.mmint.org or their exhibi-tion Booth #6763 for more details.
match with XP Technology. American Eagle Instruments is a
manufacturer of dental hand instrumentscelebrating 20 years of quality manufac-turing. Each instrument is held to strictquality control standards during eachstage of fabrication, providing theworld’s most precise and longest lasting
instruments.
“When I am scaling and root planning, theDouble Gracey Mini Posterior adapts re-ally well down into furcation areas. As Icome around, I can actually do a entirequadrant without changing my instrument.Plus, thanks to XP Technology, the stresson my fingers is significantly decreased.”
Liz Nies, RDH-EA, Hygiene FusionCoach (Boise, Idaho.)
“The Double Gracey Posterior is defi-nitely my go-to instrument and prefer-ence for perio scaling!”
Trish De Dios, RDH (Chicago, Ill.)
“Double Gracey Mini Anterior is yourgo-to instrument for difficult to reach an-terior access.”
Lory Laughter, RDH (Napa, Calif.)
“The dual blades on the Double Gracey
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Anterior are a dream! I can easily gofrom tooth to tooth without switchingends and I can scale both buccals and lin-guals while maintaining my 12 o’clockposition the entire time!”
Heidi Halverson, RDH (Missoula,Mont.)
For more information, call 800-551-5172,visit www.am-eagle.com or stop by Booth#2043.
