today daily CDA May 5, 2012
Hands-on learning — and much more / One more day / Scenes from Friday / Exhibitors
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DA
ILY
AT
CD
A!
DENTAL TRIBUNE
The World’s Dental Newspaper · U.S. Edition
SATURday, MAY 5, 2012 — Vol. 5, No. 3
www.dental-tribune.com
so much to do
head to orlando
Win an ipad
600 exhibitors bring the
most innovative products
and services in the industry
— and activities to
promote them.
Want an educational
experience combined
with family time? Then
this is the show for you.
At the Suni booth, you can
shoot a basket for a chance
to win an iPad and, at the
same time, get the latest
on low-radiation X-rays.
” page 6
” pages 4 & 5
” page 8
One more day
There are products
and services for
every need — but
time’s running out,
so act now!
By Fred Michmershuizen
Dental Tribune
W
ith 600 companies exhibiting their products and
services here at the California Dental Association’s
Anaheim meeting, there is something
for everyone. But you have to act fast, because the exhibit hall closes at 4:30 p.m.
If you haven’t already done so, you
might want to consider the following:
The exhibit hall floor got a bit crowded
with attendees on Friday morning.
Photos/Fred Michmershuizen, Dental Tribune
” See DAY, page 2
Hands-on learning
— and much more
By Fred Michmershuizen
Dental Tribune
There’s plenty for you to learn here at
CDA Presents — from hands-on workshops
to lectures to presentations offered right
on the exhibit hall floor. Among the many
highlights on Friday, Dr. Lee Ann Brady offered a workshop titled “Fabricating Exquisite Anterior Provisionals,” and Dr. Robert
C. Fazio presented a lecture titled “Medicine, Dentistry and Drugs.”
Today, some of the highlights include
“Update in Contemporary Restorative Dental Materials,” to be presented by Dr. Terence E. Donovan; “Smile Design, Occusal
and Esthetic Techniques,” by Dr. Gerard J.
Chiche; and “Creating the Ultimate DoctorPatient Hygiene Exam,” by Karen Davis,
RDH. Check the program guide for times
and locations.
Dentists hone their endodontic technique Friday morning during a hands-on workshop led by
Dr. Kenneth Koch and Dr. Dennis Brave. Photo/Fred Michmershuizen, Dental Tribune
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meeting news
Dental Tribune Daily U.S. Edition | May 5, 2012
DENTAL TRIBUNE
The World’s Dental Newspaper · US Edition
Publisher & Chairman
Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com
Chief Operating Officer
Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com
Group Editor
Robin Goodman r.goodman@dental-tribune.com
Editor in Chief Dental Tribune
Dr. David L. Hoexter d.hoexter@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor Show Dailies
Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor
Fred Michmershuizen
f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com
Managing Editor
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Carestream Dental (booth No. 402) is
introducing its new CS 1600 multi-use
intraoral camera. According to the company, it’s got the widest focus range on
the market (1 mm to infinity), is easy to
use and features the same unique liquidlens autofocus technology as Carestream
Dental’s 1500 intraoral camera, as well
as a sophisticated 18-LED illumination
system and an optional polarizer filter to
reduce glare.
Carestream is also unveiling a new
Scheduler for its CS SoftDent practice
management software. Designed to give
practice administrators a better handle
on the interruptive environment of the
front desk, the new scheduler quickly
provides easy access to an array of information. According to the company, it
improves office efficiency, productivity
and communication, streamlining tasks
such as booking new appointments,
looking up patient records and updating
appointment cards.
Ultradent Products (booth No. 2130) is
launching Edelweiss, a uniquely engineered composite veneer system, here at
CDA Presents. It’s billed as a low-cost, esthetic alternative to custom lab veneers.
According to the company, each composite veneer in the Edelweiss system is
laser sintered, combining a high-gloss,
uniform surface with a thermally tempered base. Ultradent intends Edelweiss
as a solution for those seeking a lowercost alternative to custom lab veneers,
unlocking the opportunity for dentists
to offer esthetic smiles to more patients.
For those who perform root-canal therapy, Roydent Dental Products (booth No.
1328) is offering its popular C-Files in new
sizes — 12.5, 15 and assorted packs 06-10,
all in 21 mm and 25 mm lengths. The new
12.5 is an exclusive size to Roydent and allows clinicians to make a half step with
instrumentation between sizes 10 and 15.
Nancy Connor, Roydent’s sales and marketing manager, says the C-Files provide
an ideal and extremely effective way to
instrument calcified canals. They are also
ideal for locating canals and instrument-
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Dental (booth
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Dr. Joel Berg
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Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci
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Dr. William Dickerson
Hugh Doherty
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Dr. David Garber
Dr. Fay Goldstep
Dr. Howard Glazer
Dr. Harold Heymann
Dr. Karl Leinfelder
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Dr. Carl E. Misch
Dr. Dan Nathanson
Dr. Chester Redhead
Dr. Irwin Smigel
Dr. Jon Suzuki
Dr. Dennis Tartakow
Dr. Dan Ward
Tell us what you think!
Dave Sherman, left, and Richard Olff of Roydent Dental Products (booth No. 1328).
ing narrow canals. Their non-cutting tip
allows dentists to break through calcification safely and efficiently.
DUX Dental (booth No. 1216) is offering
BRONZE, an alternative to the common
dental X-ray apron. The BRONZE apron
is a reversible charcoal, lead-free X-ray
apron that is designed to add a sophisticated look to the dental operatory. It’s
also lightweight.
For those who would like to attract
new patients, there’s DentalGenie, which
uses mobile phone technology to let new
patients connect with you. Patients can
send queries, seek initial diagnosis and
get access to specials with a simple click
from their smart phones. It’s designed to
help you get more patients. You can send
coupons and promotions to potential patients who are nearby, and you can learn
about their issues before appointments
are scheduled.
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Scenes from Friday
The team members at Glidewell Laboratories (booth No. 1444) are all
smiles.
Dr. Fred Weinstein of Vancouver, British
Columbia.
Nancy Merriman, left, and Dr. Mark Friedman of Global Surgical
(booth No. 1340).
Meeting attendees learn about digital
imaging at the Dexis booth (No. 1646)
Gregg Trovinger of Garrison Dental Solutions
(booth No. 751/1552).
Mark Schwer, left, and Randy Bailey have a show stopper for you in the Shofu booth (No. 1128): Buy a BeautiSealant fluoride releasing pit and
fissure sealant system (box being shown) and get a OneGloss PS Assortment Kit free. Worth noting: The OneGloss kit normally costs more
than the BeautiSealant. Photo/Robert Selleck, Dental Tribune
The Spot is a great place to sit down and
relax — and learn something at the same
time.
Photos by Fred
Michmershuizen,
Dental Tribune
Steve Whitaker of Millennium Dental
Technologies (booth No. 2356).
Mike Tyson was signing boxing gloves on
Friday at the Glove Club (booth No. 832).
Maryann McCauley, left, and Ione Booth of
Jordco (booth No. 367).
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Here at CDA, it’s
up the escalators
to the lectures
and workshops.
Denise Manekas, product manager with Dentatus Implant Division, displays one of the free samples — Atlas Tuf-Link
reline material — being handed out in the Dentatus booth, No. 1623. It’s a nonporous formula that won’t absorb
water, which is one of the leading causes of bacteria and odor. The highly praised liner is designed to retain and
cushion dentures without the need for adhesives or bonding agents. Photo/Robert Selleck, Dental Tribune
Shane Hebel, left, and Barbara Cox of Hands On Training Institute
(booth No. 1437).
The folks behind the registration counter take care of meeting attendees on Friday morning.
Meeting attendees listen to an educational
presentation about Invisalign therapy at the
Align Technologies booth (No. 2044).
Those who are enrolled in the Advantage Program with
Patterson Dental Supply can stop by the booth (No. 434) to play a
Price-Is-Right-style game.
The NSK
Dental booth
(No. 140).
During the CDA meeting, it’s always nice to step outside for some
Southern California sunshine.
Jen Hite of
PhotoMed
International
(booth No. 2034).
A pool shark shows ’em how it’s done at
ProSites (booth No. 1359).
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Dental Tribune Daily U.S. Edition | May 5, 2012
Pack up the family and
head to Orlando for IACA
By Bill Dickerson, LVI
Register for the IACA
The city of
Orlando
shimmers
in the
background.
To register for the IACA, visit www.iaca.net/
conference.asp.
The IACA has become the premier
educational meeting in dentistry
and, by far, the best meeting I personally have ever attended. And I hear
that from almost every speaker that
has presented at the IACA as well.
It’s not just the outstanding speakers,
cutting edge presentations or the diversity of concurrent lectures, which are
critical so that everyone (team members,
hygienists, doctors and technicians) has
something to see that they are interested in during every time slot. In reality,
it’s “The Event”; the positive attitude of
those in attendance and the enthusiasm
of everyone involved. It is infectious!
People have commented that they almost learn as much in the halls as they
do in the lectures because of the quality
of the attendees.
The IACA is one of the few places that
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you can see the giants of dentistry present as well as up-and-comers who may
someday be the giants of dentistry for
their generation of dentists. Many of the
best presentations are given by people
you won’t see anywhere else because
they don’t fall into the “status quo” of accepted topics or information.
Many meetings actively prevent controversial advances in dentistry from
being presented, denying you the chance
to make your own decisions. I guess the
easiest way to put it is that the IACA is 10
years ahead of current dentistry.
Literally, what you will hear is the “future” of dentistry, and those that jump
on the train early will be light years
ahead of other dentists in the field who
only attend other meetings.
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Lastly, the other thing I think is so wonderful about the meeting is the “family
atmosphere” that is present. They seem
to always pick great locations for dentists
to bring their families with them for a
vacation. Hollywood, Fla., is filled with so
much for people of all ages to do, not to
mention the perfect weather.
This is a great way to not only write off
your vacation but get the best of both
worlds — a great vacation and a great
education. Don’t be one of those people
who, every year after missing the IACA
meeting and finding out how incredible
it was from those that did attend, say, “I
wish I would have gone!”
I’m looking forward to seeing you at
the IACA!
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Be ready to see dental X-ray stories in news
Don Jackson, vice
president, business
development, with Suni
Medical Imaging, displays
crystal-clear digital X-rays
on an iPad using the new
Sunimac software. Around
his neck is the acclaimed
SuniRay sensor, recently
identified in comparison
testing by independent
evaluators as requiring the
least amount of radiation
to capture a diagnosticquality dental X-ray.
Photo/Robert Selleck,
Dental Tribune
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Sensor in Suni digital X-ray units
boasts lowest radiation levels,
high-quality images
By Robert Selleck, Dental Tribune
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s the popular media runs an
increasing number of stories
about long-term safety of
patients’ exposure to dental
X-rays, the people at Suni Medical Imaging are seeing growing interest in their
products.
Here at the CDA
Try another free throw today in the Suni booth
(No. 2552) to possibly take home an iPad. Then
stick around to see how Suni can better position
your practice to serve today’s health-conscious
patient. If your practice is Mac-based, be sure to
check out the newly released Sunimac software’s
seamless integration between X-ray, computer,
iPad and iPhone. Contact Suni at (800) 438-7864,
sales@suni.com, or visit www.suni.com.
That is because Suni’s imaging sensor
delivers quality images that compare
with the industry’s best, while requiring
substantially lower radiation to do so.
“With all the media coverage, more
people are becoming interested in radiation exposure,” said Arya Azimi, marketing manager with Suni, speaking from the
company’s booth (No. 2552) in the exhibit
hall at CDA Presents. “I think it’s going to
become a huge issue.”
The booth’s basketball attendants, with
their invitation to “sink a basket to get a
chance to win an iPad,” are capturing traffic. But it’s the recent independent confirmation of the Suni sensor’s low radiation
requirements and high-quality image results that’s capturing attention.
“Suni is known for the way it thinks
about its end users,” Azimi said, “meaning both patients and dental office staffs.
We have a responsibility, not just to the
patients getting X-rays, but to the people
who are around these machines all day.”
The recently released study in the
Gordon J. Christensen Clinicians Report
showed the SuniRay required the least radiation dosage to produce a diagnostic image compared with other digital sensors
tested. And, of course, the dramatically
lower radiation need of digital in general
compared with film was confirmed years
ago.
“What’s more,” Azimi said, “we bring all
this at some of the lowest price points in
the industry. And, unlike others, we don’t
have monthly support fees. Your support
is free, and it’s for the lifetime of the sensor.”
Azimi said Suni is vertically structured,
controlling research, design, manufacturing, tech support and marketing under
one roof in California’s Silicon Valley. He
said that unique position in the industry
means training and support are immediate, clear and thorough.
“We have some of the best engineers in
the world,” Azimi said, “and they’re right
across the hall from our marketing and
support teams.”
In the end, though, Azimi acknowledges, everything comes down to image quality. And it’s in a second Clinicians Report,
released in March, that Suni again shines.
That evaluation demonstrated that the
SuniRay Digital Radiography System,
Suni’s flagship sensor product, produces
images of excellent diagnostic quality
when compared with other competitive
systems in the U.S. marketplace. Suni also
rated high in its software’s ease of use.
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Dental Tribune Daily U.S. Edition | May 5, 2012
Selecting an amalgam
separator: what to look for
By Ross Fraker, DDS, PhD, President,
R&D Services Amalgam Separators
The impending dental rule soon to be
released by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will require that all
dentists removing or placing amalgam
restorations install an amalgam separator. The separator is to remove amalgam
from the wastewater being released
through the suction system.
Currently, there are several choices of
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Here at the CDA
To learn more about the variety of separators on
the market, stop by R&D Services booth, No. 1740.
amalgam separator brands for dentists
to choose from, but it is a “buyer beware”
market, not only when considering the
initial costs but also for the ongoing or
repetitive costs.
Try to be informed about the maintenance requirements in terms of parts or
actions before you purchase.
First decision
The first decision to make is the location
of your separator.
Placing the amalgam separator in the
equipment room with the suction generator is the logical choice in most cases.
Almost all separator companies have
models for central locations. However, if
the practice has only one or two restorative chairs and that number or more
hygiene chairs, or if the practice is a part
of a condominium office group, then an
operatory installation may be the best
Photo/Provided by R&D Services
and least expensive choice. Two separator companies make units for placement
beside the chair or in the operatory cabinetry.
Second decision
The second decision is in regard to what
size or model to buy. The most important
factor in determining which size separator to buy from any company is the
amount of dental wastewater generated
that ends up in the suction lines and the
rate at which it is generated.
Most separators have a flow rate that is
the rate at which the wastewater is treated. At least one company has a capacity
consideration instead. With very few exceptions, all dentists and hygienists must
be considered if all are on the same trunk
line to the vacuum.
Third decision
The third decision is in regard to the cost
of the separator apparatus.
Initial costs are only one consideration.
For most separators the real expense is
the recurring costs of periodically replacing filter cartridges, canisters or entire
units, in some cases. This replacement
necessity occurs either on a required
schedule, when the apparatus appears
full of sludge or when your suction power
begins to be adversely affected.
This replacement need can happen as
often as monthly for larger offices or for
smaller separators but is usually necessary either biannually or annually. The
replacement need can be unpredictable and cause an extreme loss of suction power. A company might require a
signed contract for purchasing their separators and the required replacements
and other applied costs.
On the opposite side of the scale,
another U.S. company’s separators require no ongoing expenses for replacement parts of any kind.
The requirement for installation of an
ISO-certified amalgam separator is not
new for several areas of the United States.
Dentists in Seattle, for example, had a
mandate for installation by 2003. There
are at least 12 states, in addition to cities
or water districts in other states, where
dentists placing or removing amalgam
have already been required to install and
properly maintain their separators.
Research data for at least two cities has
shown a large decline in mercury arriving in the sludge at their wastewater
treatment facilities.
Remember, you have alternatives when
considering how to meet the expected
EPA requirements. Choose wisely!
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Dental Tribune Daily U.S. Edition | May 5, 2012
From intraoral scan to final
custom implant restoration
Here at the CDA
By Perry E. Jones, DDS, FAGD
This case demonstrates the optical
scanning of Inclusive® Scanning Abutments (Glidewell Laboratories; Newport
Beach, Calif.) utilizing the iTero™ digital
scanning system (Align Technology; San
Jose, Calif.) with software version 4.0.
Digital data was used with laboratory
CAD/CAM planning to fabricate custom
all-ceramic implant abutments and a
four-unit fixed prosthesis. The abutments and fixed prosthesis were fabricated using advanced computer-aided
milling technology.
For more information about the Inclusive Scanning
Abutments, stop by the Glidewell Laboratories
booth, No. 1444.
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Fig. 1: Inclusive Scanning Abutments
attached to implants. Photos/Provided
by Perry E. Jones, DDS, FAGD
Fig. 2: Abutment planning (labial view) with
3Shape’s DentalDesigner software and
Prismatik CZ™ add-on module (Glidewell
Laboratories).
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Dental history
The patient was a 52-year-old healthy
Hispanic male who sustained a traumatic avulsion and lost his maxillary
incisors in an automobile accident. Following healing, a four-tooth transitional
removable partial denture was constructed. He was seen by the oral and
maxillofacial surgery service of Virginia
Commonwealth University for dental
implant therapy.
Treatment plan
The patient was informed of the alternatives, benefits and potential complications of various treatment options
before deciding to pursue implant restoration of his missing teeth.
The treatment plan included placement of two Replace® Select Straight RP
4.3 x 13 mm implants (Nobel Biocare; Yorba Linda, Calif.) with 5 mm healing abutments, followed by a six-month healing
period and restoration with all-ceramic
custom abutments and a four-unit, allceramic fixed prosthesis to restore the
anterior incisors to form and function.
Surgical procedure
Using local anesthesia, two Replace Select Straight RP implant fixtures were
placed in the area of teeth #7 and #10,
using standard Nobel implant placement protocol. Placement angulation
and depth were verified and deemed
satisfactory. Standard RP 5 mm healing
abutments were placed, and the fully reflected tissue flap was closed with interrupted sutures.
Restorative procedure
Following six months of healing post-implant placement, intraoral photos were
taken to record and confirm the healthy
remaining dentition. Osseous integration was confirmed with a panoramic
X-ray, followed by resonance frequency
analysis (RFA) using an Osstell® ISQ implant stability meter with SmartPeg™ attachment (Osstell USA; Linthicum, Md.),
which displayed an implant stability
quotient (ISQ) of 78 on a minimum-tomaximum scale of 1–100.
Counter rotation with a torque wrench
confirmed no rotation to 35 Ncm. The
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Fig. 3: Inclusive All-Zirconia Custom
Abutments #7 and #10.
Fig. 4: Four-unit BruxZir Solid Zirconia fixed
bridge cemented in place.
implant fixtures were considered acceptable for restoration.
The 5 mm healing abutments were removed, Inclusive Scanning Abutments
were placed on the implants, and the accompanying titanium screws were tightened (Fig. 1).
Using the iTero scanner with updated
software (version 4.0), a full maxillary
arch scan, full mandibular arch scan and
centric bite in maximum intercuspation
were completed. A three-dimensional
digital record of the patient’s anatomy
was created from these scans and electronically submitted to Glidewell Laboratories to be used in the CAD/CAM restoration process.
At Glidewell Laboratories, the virtual
scan was registered to the scanning abutments, providing the dental technicians
with the implant system, size, axis, position relative to the adjacent anatomy
and locking feature orientation. A virtual zirconia abutment was designed using 3Shape’s DentalDesigner™ software
(3Shape Inc.; New Providence, N.J.) and
the Glidewell Digital Abutment Library
(Fig. 2).
From this, the corresponding physical Inclusive All-Zirconia Custom Abutments (Glidewell Laboratories) were
milled. Similarly, a BruxZir® Solid Zirconia four-unit fixed bridge (Glidewell Laboratories) was designed and milled using
state-of-the-art CAD/CAM technology.
The custom zirconia abutments were
trial-fitted in the patient’s mouth with
some slight tissue blanching noted (Fig.
3).
In the same visit, the final four-unit
all-ceramic milled BruxZir Solid Zirconia bridge was tried-in and examined for
proper occlusion. There was “tight” anterior coupling for this case as evidenced
by the history of provisional denture
fracture. The occlusion was checked and
presented as so precise that no adjustment was required.
The anterior view of the final prosthesis demonstrates optimal mesial-distal
width proportion, incisal edge proportion, pontic-tissue contact and excellent shade/esthetics (Fig. 4). Further, the
occlusal view demonstrates an optimal
incisal edge arch form. The soft-tissue lip
position and speech phonetics appeared
to be optimal.
Following the trial seating, the fixed
bridge was removed, the zirconia abutment retention screws torqued to 35
Ncm, the abutment screws covered with
cotton/Cavit™ Temporary Filling Material (3M™ ESPE™; St. Paul, Minn.), and the
prosthesis cemented with GC Fuji PLUSTM
(GC America; Alsip, Ill.).
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Dental Tribune Daily U.S. Edition | May 5, 2012
AMD LASERS now offering
digital version of surgical
manuals to new laser owners
Manuals contain
step-by-step instructions,
narratives and billing codes
for 161 laser procedures
AMD LASERS, a global leader in providing ultra-affordable laser technology for
dental professionals, is now offering its
education manuals, “Diode Laser SoftTissue Surgery for General Dentists, Volumes 1–3” in a new digital DVD format.
These surgical guides are just another
of many educational solutions developed by AMD LASERS that help new laser
dentists from the first day of laser ownership.
At the CDA, AMD LASERS is offering a
free set of clinical step-by-step manuals
with the purchase of a Picasso or Picasso
Lite. Visit AMD LASERS in booth No. 1506
for more information on these manuals
and Picasso laser technology.
The manuals were written by longtime laser educator Dr. Phil Hudson, who
has more than 25 years of laser experience in the dental field.
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Here at the CDA
Visit AMD LASERS in booth No. 1506 for more information on Picasso laser technology.
The three-volume set includes more
than 700 total digital pages of step-bystep clinical instructions, photography
of each clinical step, appropriate billing
codes, insurance narratives and other information related to 161 soft-tissue laser
procedures spanning 51 FDA-approved
soft-tissue procedures.
“Making these manuals available in
digital format is an important strategy
for providing greater educational options to our owners,” said John Bernhard,
director of marketing for AMD LASERS.
AMD LASERS has one of the most robust learning platforms for new and
existing laser owners. The company has
innovated around multiple learning
platforms, including the profession’s
first iPad app for laser education, the International Center for Laser Education to
provide laser certification, the Masters of
Laser Dentistry seminar series and online video courses through YouTube and
other outlets.
Calm-It Desensitizer
DENTSPLY Caulk has patented its integrated brush unit-dose delivery system
used for Calm-It™ Desensitizer.
U.S. patent No. 7,959,370 was awarded
to DENTSPLY for its all-in-one unit dose
dispenser that includes an integrated
application brush. The built-in brush
makes application of the desensitizing
material easier and faster. The steps are
simple: snap open the unit dose vial, apply and gently air dry.
Calm-It Desensitizer is fast and provides pain relief in seconds. It lasts,
eliminating or reducing dentinal hypersensitivity and eliminating discomfort
from cervical erosions for six months.
Calm-it Desensitizer is well-tolerated
by other dental materials such as restoratives, adhesives, cements, temporary materials and amalgams. Calm-it
Desensitizer comes in a 6-ml bottle.
For more information, contact your
local DENTSPLY Caulk distributor, call
(800) 532-2855, go to www.caulk.com or
stop by the booth, No. 1406.
Photo/Provided by DENTSPLY Caulk
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Dental Tribune Daily U.S. Edition | May 5, 2012
BeautiBond now available in bottles
Shofu Dental Corporation now offers a
6 ml bottle presentation for BeautiBond.
Previously, BeautiBond was available
only in a unit dose, but positive sales results, coupled with customer requests,
led to the expanded offering.
While some dentists prefer the unit
dose for its ability to maintain a fresh
dose every time, others swear by getting
more for their money in a bottle presentation. Either way, the 6-ml bottle has
been priced the same as the unit dose
box to allow customers to choose which
presentation best suits their needs.
Uniquely, BeautiBond is HEMA-free
and contains dual-functioning monomers that work independently to create a durable bond. Phosphonic acid is
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structure and restorative material, making BeautiBond a highly esthetic solution
for both anterior and minimally invasive
cosmetic dentistry.
Furthermore, because the bonding layer is so thin, it is indistinguishable on radiographs, all but eliminating the possibility of misdiagnosing secondary caries.
For more information, visit Shofu at booth No. 1128,
call Shofu at (800) 827-4638 or visit www.shofu.com.
specifically designed for bonding to cut
enamel, while carboxylic acid creates
equal bond strength to dentin. Together,
they achieve bond strengths comparable
to sixth-generation adhesives. With an
ultra-low film thickness of just 5 µm,
BeautiBond provides a number of distinct benefits.
Adaptation
BeautiBond has a low viscosity that
allows it to thoroughly penetrate a
prepped tooth. The 5 µm film layer en-
Reduced working time
BeautiBond unit dose.
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ables adaptation to surrounding tooth-
Application of BeautiBond is literally this
simple: Apply and let stand for 10 seconds (no agitation required), gently airdry for three seconds, then increase the
air pressure to spread the material and
cure for 10 seconds with a halogen curing light (or five seconds with LED). With
an ultra-thin, highly viscous consistency,
only one coat is required.
Convenience
You now have the convenience of choice.
Choose the unit dose delivery to ensure
fresh product every time and minimize
waste from contamination and chairside spills, or choose the new bottle
presentation. Either way, the cost is the
same.
Reduced postoperative sensitivity
The material is thin enough to penetrate
dentinal tubules, sealing them completely. Deep penetration combined with the
lack of phosphoric acid etch-and-rinse
steps effectively eliminate postoperative
sensitivity.
Bio-compatible material
BeautiBond is low-odor material with
a relatively mild pH balance of 2.5. The
HEMA-free composition minimizes
blanching of the gingival tissue and improves the long-term durability of the
adhesive layer.
With excellent biocompatibility and
bonding durability, according to Shofu,
BeautiBond is an all-in-one adhesive that
enables etching, priming and bonding in
one simple step.
For more information, call Shofu at
(800) 827-4638 or visit www.shofu.com.
BeautiBond in the new 6 ml bottle.
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