today Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting April 26, 2018
Welcome to ASM18 / Exhibitors / Several chances during ASM18 to see the Blue Jays play
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Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting · Thursday, April 26, 2018
Vol. 5, No. 1
Tomorrow and
beyond
Breakthrough in
guided surgery
Clearing complex
canals
Jim Carroll, one of the
world’s leading futurists,
delivers tomorrow’s
keynote.
‘Trace and Place’
navigation changes
everything about guided
implant surgery.
Adaptive Structured Pulse
laser adds photoacoustic
shock waves to cleaning
and debriding solutions.
»Page 3
»Page 6
»Page 16
Welcome to ASM18
ASM18
features more
than 330
exhibitors and
90 speakers
against the
backdrop
of Toronto’s
world-class
dining,
shopping, arts,
culture and
entertainment
offerings.
(Photos/
Provided by
Metro Toronto
Convention
Centre)
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Two days of exhibits anchor
three days of education
n Welcome to ASM18, the Ontario
Dental Association’s Annual Spring
Meeting. You’re in good company. As
one of the largest and most respected
dental conventions in North America, this conference and trade show
attracts more than 13,000 dental professionals from across Canada, the
United States and internationally to
learn, network and share best practices.
The meeting includes three days of
education and a two-day trade show
see ASM18, page 3
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— April
26, 2018
PacificASM
Dental
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Keynote themes: Removing
barriers, looking forward
n The keynote speaker at this morning’s opening ceremonies, 8–9 a.m.
in Hall F, 800 Level, is Rick Hansen,
best known as the “Man in Motion”
for an epic two-year circumnavigation
around the world in his wheelchair,
completed 30 years ago. Paralyzed
from the waist down in an injury at age
15, the Canadian icon has dedicated his
life to creating a world that is accessible
and inclusive for all. He is a four-time
world champion, nine-time Pan Am
gold medalist and three-time Paralympic gold medalist.
Tomorrow’s keynote speaker, 8–9
a.m. in Hall F, 800 Level, is Jim Carroll,
one of the world’s leading futurists on
trends and innovations. Carroll links
future trends to innovation and creativity. He provides independent guidance to a diverse global client base.
Rick Hansen. (Photo/Provided by the
Rick Hansen Foundation)
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today appears during the Ontario
Dental Association Annual Spring
Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
April 26 and 27, 2018.
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ASM18
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Jim Carroll. (Photo/Provided by www.
jimcarroll.com)
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from page 1
that includes two complimentary
cocktail receptions.
In the days ahead, more than 90
internationally renowned speakers
will cover a broad and diverse range
of clinical, practice-management and
personal development topics. The
exhibit floor features more than 330
companies and organizations offering
a wide range of new dental products,
services and leading-edge technology
for you to test and compare.
The lectures, workshops and exhibits target dentists, dental hygienists,
dental assistants and all other members of a practice’s staff.
New at ASM18
This year’s meeting has a number
of new complimentary services on
the exhibits floor, including handwriting analysis, hearing testing and
a healthy eating zone.
Booth No. 121 features handwriting analysis by Elaine Charal,
who is equipped to uncover secrets
contained in your handwriting that
may surprise you.
You can stop by booth No. 142 for
a complimentary hearing test, provided by HearingLife, which has 200
hearing health-care clinics across
Canada.
In the Healthy Eating Zone, booth
No. 2212 , you can sample a variety of
recipes from Rose Reisman, who has
enlightened, entertained and uplifted
Canadians with her healthy recipes
Host site of ASM18, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre is filled with
indigenous artwork, including this terrazzo flooring.
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for more than two decades. Reisman
has written 19 books, which feature
more than 2,000 recipes and cover
the areas of chronic disease prevention, weight management, career
stress and nutrition trends. She will
be in the booth for both days of the
exhibits.
Visit the ODA booth
Attendees can visit the ODA booth
(Level 800, just outside the exhibits
floor) to learn how to take full advantage of all of the benefits that come
with ODA membership. Staff from the
ODA and Canadian Dental Association are in the booth to answer questions about interpretation and use of
dental procedure codes; compliance
and regulatory issues; continuing
education programs; ODA Extended
Health Care Insurance (EHC); the
ODA Member Discount Program; subscribing for CDA Secure Send; and
how to become more involved in your
component society.
(Source: Ontario Dental Association)
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2018 ASM — April 26, 2018
Headlights: Now in high-definition
By Designs for Vision Staff
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n Designs for Vision is introducing
an advanced photonic design that
provides uniform light distribution
with maximum intensity.
The patent-pending headlights
optically focus the light from the LED
to provide 45 percent more light with
uniform distribution.
The new LED DayLite® Micro HDi™
combines the new high-definition
imaging with a very lightweight
headlight in combination with the
new Micro power pack, according to
the company, which says the Micro
power pack is the lightest and smallest available. The complete unit
includes two power packs, and each
power pack can run up to 10 hours.
Designs for Vision has also added
the high-definition imaging to LED
DayLite WireLess Mini HDi, providing a lightweight, cordless solution
with light intensity comparable to
many corded headlights. You can
choose high-definition imaging with
AD
either a wired or wireless design to
meet your preference, and all HDi
headlights will illuminate the entire
oral cavity.
Designs for Vision’s WireLess headlights free you from being tethered to
a battery pack. The simple modular
designs uncouple the headlights from
a specific frame or single pair of
loupes.
Prior technology married a cord-
The new HDi headlights
from Designs for Vision
can provide up to 45
percent more light with
uniform distribution.
(Photo/Provided by
Designs for Vision)
less light to one pair of loupes via a
cumbersome integration of the batteries and electronics into the frame.
The compact design of the LED
DayLite WireLess headlights are
independent of any frame/loupes.
In addition, Designs for Vision is
also featuring the REALITY 5-star
rated The Micro 3.5EF Scopes, which
utilize a revolutionary optical design
that reduces the size of the prismatic
Here in Toronto
You can see the Visible Difference®
yourself by visiting Designs for
Vision’s booth, No. 433, or contact the
company to arrange a visit in your office by calling (800) 345-4009 or emailing info@dvimail.com.
telescope by 50 percent and reduces
the weight by 40 percent while providing an expanded-field, full oral cavity
view at 3.5x magnification.
Building on the award-winning
design, the newest addition to the
Micro Series line is the Micro 4.5EF
Scopes. These scopes reduce both the
size and weight of the telescopes by
44 percent.
Designs for Vision has expanded
into a new 67,500-square-foot location
at 4000 Veterans Memorial Highway
in Bohemia, N.Y.
You can visit www.DesignsFor
Vision.com/move.htm to check out
some photos of the new facility.
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2018 ASM — April 26, 2018
A revolutionary paradigm shift
in dynamic surgical navigation
‘It has streamlined and simplified the workflow
in both the diagnostic and surgical phases’
By George Mandelaris, DDS
n A revolution in surgical guidance
is afoot. A new dynamic navigation technology called “Trace and
Place” (TaP for short) was developed
by ClaroNav and will soon become
available with its Navident system.
I have had the opportunity to try the
technology in a range of cases, and
I am very impressed. Here’s a brief
description of my experience.
Registration is accomplished
using any recent CT scan of the
jaw by selecting on-screen and then
tracing three of the patient’s teeth or
other structures (such as braces or
abutments).
The process is done in the chair,
immediately before surgery. No stent
or guide needs to be prepared, and
the entire registration process is typically accomplished in about three
minutes.
If needed, the registration can be
immediately repeated
In the rare case something goes
wrong during registration and an
accuracy check fails to demonstrate
the accuracy expected, the registration can be immediately repeated by
tracing the same or other structures.
Once the jaw is registered with
its CT scan, on-screen guidance of
the drill position and orientation is
provided. The jaw surface is fully
exposed, just like with free-hand
drilling.
Because the jaw often moves during the operation, the system continuously tracks the position of the jaw
and adjusts the registration to keep
the jaw and its on-screen image in
accurate alignment.
Tracking the upper jaw is accomplished using a special head-tracking
frame, which is not affected by movements of the lower jaw or changes in
facial expressions.
Tracking the lower jaw is accomplished by connecting a lightweight
plastic “jaw tracker” part, marked
with optical targets, to a single tooth
using a light-cured composite.
The motions of the drill are tracked
using another plastic part marked
with optical targets.
After only a short experience with
Trace and Place technology in my
practice, I have come to believe that
it is a real tipping point for dynamic
navigation guidance.
It has streamlined and simplified
the workflow in both the diagnostic
and surgical phases to allow state-ofthe-art technology to be an everyday
component of my surgical implant
practice.
I can’t imagine going back!
Here in Toronto
Learn more about Navident 2.0 “Trace and Place” dynamic navigation technology in the
ClaroNav booth (No. 1647).
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(Photos/Provided by Dr. George A. Mandelaris)
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2018 ASM — April 26, 2018
Award-winning bioactive restorative
material achieves functional, life-like
aesthetics and simplifies procedures
By Shofu Dental Staff
n
A bioactive, direct restorative
composite indicated for all cavity
classes, I—V, Beautifil II LS provides
general practitioners with the means
to reduce volumetric shrinkage and
shrinkage stress while creating predictable and functional aesthetics.
This novel material incorporates
Shofu’s proprietary biomimetic Giomer technology, clinically proven in
8- and 13-year recall studies to release
and recharge fluoride to help inhibit
plaque formation and establish a
stable pH in the oral environment.
According to the company, Beautifil II LS, 83 percent filled by weight,
demonstrates excellent compressive
(364 MPa) and flexural strength (117
MPa), maintains ideal color stability,
and polishes in less than 15 seconds,
producing a durable, life-like sheen
(78 gloss units).
Other distinct features of Beautifil
II LS include the material’s lowshrink attributes, volumetric shrinkage of 0.8 percent and polymerization
shrinkage stress of 2.7 MPa, which
present the lowest values among all
universal composites in dentistry
today, according to the company.
Independently rated ‘excellent’
Featured in a new edition of the
Clinician’s Report, Beautifil II LS was
rated “excellent” and placed among
the top five universal composites,
leaving behind 16 competitors. Also
recently, Beautifil II LS received from
the Dental Advisor a 95 percent clinical approval rate and the coveted
Editor’s Choice Award for the best direct universal restorative of the year.
Available in syringes, tips and two
value kits, in 14 dentin and enamel
shades, Beautifil II LS offers clinicians
predictable and functional aesthetics
with greater strength, higher wear
resistance and unmatched polishability and luster, the company reports.
Here in Toronto
You can visit Shofu in booth No. 419 to
learn more about how Beautifil II LS
(Low Shrink) reduces polymerization
shrinkage and shrinkage stress while
creating predictable and functional
esthetics.
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Functional and naturally beautiful restorations created with Beautifil II LS. (Photos/Frank J. Milnar, DDS, AAACD)
Beautifil II LS: Lowest volumetric
shrinkage (0.85 percent) and shrinkage
stress (2.72 MPa); greater strength
and higher wear resistance; tooth-like
esthetics with natural fluorescence and
chameleon effect; polishes in an instant;
and sustained fluoride release/recharge
with bioactive Giomer chemistry.
(Photos/Provided by Shofu Dental)
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2018 ASM — April 26, 2018
Solvent for root canal sealers
reduces risks tied to use of
power-driven instruments during
mechanical desobturation
By Septodont Staff
n Septodont recently announced the
availability of its Endosolv solvent for
root canal sealers.
Endosolv aids in removal of zincoxide eugenol-based and phenolic
resin based root canal sealers.
The solvent aids in removal of zincoxide eugenol based and phenolic
resin based root canal sealers.
According to the company, the
solvent reduces risks associated with
the use of power driven instruments
during mechanical desobturation.
Endosolv replaces Endosolv E and
Endosolv R — one product for both
eugenol and resin based root canal
sealer removal.
Endosolv solvent comes packaged
Here in Toronto
Stop by the Septodont booth, No. 724,
on the ASM18 exhibit floor for showonly offers, demos and more. Contact
Septodont at www.septodont.ca or by
calling (800) 647-0643.
in a 13 ml bottle, and it has a 36-month
shelf life.
When ordering, you can refer to
item No. 01E0400. The wholesale
price is $27. The suggested retail
price is $45.
Septodont is based in Cambridge,
Ontario and can be reached at (519)
623-4800, (800) 647-0643 or online at
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www.septodont.ca.
(Photo/Provided by Septodont)
Health-centered orthodontics
treatment proving popular
By Myofunctional Research Staff
n Change is inevitable in all industries, and the orthodontic profession
is no exception. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) website
recognizes “the right time for an orthodontic check-up is no later than age 7,”
while also identifying that early orthodontic treatment “can correct harmful
oral habits”.1
Far from the traditional orthodontic mentality where success of treatment was adjudicated by mechanical
excellence, increased awareness of
the health benefits associated with
early treatment and the impact neuromuscular dysfunction can have on
craniofacial growth is revitalizing the
industry.
Growing interest in therapeutic
treatment modalities
This liberal approach is propelling
therapeutic treatment modalities to
the fore of the profession, while trad-
itional orthodontic parochialism continues to diminish as a result. It is
therefore incumbent upon educational
institutions that specialize in healthfocused treatments to facilitate professional development opportunities
for forward-thinking practitioners and
play an important role in the modernization of orthodontic practices.
Surge in international interest
Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC),
the world’s leading health centered
myofunctional orthodontic education
provider, has experienced a recent
surge in international interest and officials believe the practical delivery of
information has driven the dental community to investigate opportunities to
diversify their treatment options.
Interest in myofunctional orthodontics is growing at a fast rate in
North America and momentum has
continued in the early months of 2018.
MRC Americas Training and Support
Manager Tiffinie Martin said the
MRC provides hands-on education of myofunctional treatment techniques for
course attendees. (Photo/Provided by Myofunctional Research)
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increase in interest over the last 12
months had been significant in her
region, and she believes the highly
successful schedule of myofunctional
orthodontic seminars relates to the
groundswell of practitioners prioritizsee ORTHODONTICS, page 12
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2018 ASM — April 26, 2018
Better dry-field isolation
By SYNCA Staff
Here in Toronto
n EZ DAM is a tongue retractor,
cheek retractor, throat pack, bite
block and hi-volume suction – all in
one.
This is what it does, but what can
it do for you?
EZ DAM can cut procedure time by
as much as 30 percent, according to
the company behind it.
Once you start, you can work
uninterrupted until you’re done. Your
assistant is freed from suction and
retraction to work on more important
tasks.
®
Rubber-dam level of isolation
EZ DAM enables you to obtain a
rubber-dam level of isolation without
the hassles that can come with using
a rubber dam.
The EZ DAM isolates the work area
and offers a completely dry field, with
the addition of a bite block for patient
As an ASM18 show special you can
buy one, EZ DAM and get one free in
the SYNCA booth, Nos. 807-811, on the
ASM18 exhibit floor.
comfort — as well as continual suction, according to the company.
With the EZ DAM, you can provide
a calm, relaxing environment for
your patients. Patients just lie back
and relax, without worrying about
the need to swallow, feeling debris,
risking closing their mouths or interfering with their tongues while you
work.
EZ DAM is made in Canada and was
designed to be economical for regular
use. The overall benefits for dentists,
hygienists and their patients make
EZ DAM a virtual no-brainer, the company asserts.
With the EZ DAM system, patients can lie back and relax, without worrying about
the need to swallow, feeling debris, risking closing their mouths or interfering with
their tongues while you work. Additionally, your assistant is freed from suction and
retraction to work on more important tasks. (Photo/Provided by SYNCA)
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ing a more therapeutic approach to
orthodontics.
“The past 12 months have proven
to be remarkable for myofunctional
orthodontic educational courses.
Ninety percent of our U.S., Canadian
and Latin American courses were sold
out months in advance, and we are on
track to continue this trend over the
next 12 months,” Martin said.
“We have found that dentists of
all specialties have a common goal of
providing health centered treatment
to their patients.”
The growing demand for healthcentered orthodontic treatment modalities is reinvigorating practitioners’
desire to learn modern techniques,
and MRC plans to provide further
educational opportunities to the profession through innovative measures
that cater to those who are not able to
attend a course in person.
Live streaming seminars
MRC Operations Manager Daniel
Smith unveiled company plans to provide structured online training programs and live streaming seminars
that aim to facilitate more educational
opportunities for practitioners.
“In the age of digital media, online
video is one of the most effective
communication tools, and MRC has
listened to the requests of practitioners
wanting to learn online. We are aiming
to provide more doctors with informative step-by-step training programs
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A record number of attendees at MRC’s USA Summit in August 2017.
that they can undertake in the comfort
of their own surroundings and in their
own time,” Smith said.
By offering an array of learning
opportunities and avenues, MRC continues to successfully cater to the
growing cohort of practitioners who
are enthusiastic about the future of
health-centered orthodontics, the company asserts.
Myofunctional Research regularly
hosts training seminars throughout
North America and Latin America.
Course attendees will learn myofunctional treatment techniques for airway
dysfunction, TMJ disorders and mal-
occlusion. Visit myoresearch.com if
you are interested in attending an MRC
seminar course near you.
References
1.
https://www.aaoinfo.org/system/files/
media/documents/Right_Time_for_OrthoMLMS-hl.pdf [accessed 15 February 2018]
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2018 ASM — April 26, 2018
New from Dentsply Sirona: TPH
Spectra ST universal composite
with SphereTEC filler technology
By Dentsply Sirona Staff
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TPH Spectra ST
n
When it comes to successful
universal composite
restorations, clinicians know what
restorative is
truly matters. Isn’t it time for a commade possible by
posite that does, too? The newest
SphereTEC filler
breakthrough in composite technoltechnology, a
ogy began with exactly this question:
proprietary method
What matters to today’s clinicians?
of manufacturing
New from Dentsply Sirona, TPH
microscaled, wellSpectra® ST universal composite
defined spherical
restorative was made possible by
superstructures,
SphereTEC™ filler technology, a procomposed of
prietary method of manufacturing
submicron glass.
microscaled, well-defined spherical
(Photo/Provided by
superstructures, composed of submiDentsply Sirona)
cron glass.
Although the basic components
of resin-based composites (including
particular fillers, polymerizable resin, initiators, stabilizers and pigments) have
Here in Toronto
remained mostly the same,
Experience the TPH Spectra ST —
improvements in design and
SphereTEC difference today at the
placement of components is
Dentsply Sirona expanse of booth space
evident over the years.
(No. 1103). Check the DIAC coupon book
Three-step process
for a 2+1 ASM18 offer.
Synthesis of these SphereTEC
microstructures of a defined
size distribution and microstructure
is achieved in three steps.
First, a suspension of submicron
barium glass in a mixture of solvent
and resin is forced through a nozzle
and into a hot air stream (atomization). When entering the gaseous
phase, the emerging droplets immediately act to minimize their surface
energy and form spherical shapes of
a distinct size distribution.
Due to the increased temperature,
the solvent is subsequently evaporated and the initial droplets solidify
into preformed particles.
Finally, the resin on the particles’
interfaces is thermally cured and
the PPF can be collected. Because of
the well-controlled processing, fillers from this process can be used as
obtained: Additional milling is not
required.1
The resulting SphereTEC fillers’
morphology, particle size distribution
and surface microstructure deliver
the benefits that really matter to
dentists.
Efficiency matters: Versatile handling, made even easier to work with.
Thanks to new SphereTEC filler technology, TPH Spectra ST composite
offers optimized handling characteristics in both a high and low viscosity
to accommodate the clinician’s preference and technique for placement
efficiency.
According to the company, clinicians experience drastically reduced
“sticking” of material to hand instruments, easy adaptation to cavity surfaces, easy sculptability and excellent
slump resistance.
Esthetics
matter:
Exceptional
esthetics, made even easier to create.
SphereTEC filler brings an enhanced
chameleon blending ability to TPH
Spectra ST composite for simplified
shade matching. It also enables faster
finishing, and it polishes to an excellent luster, according to the company.
Just five CLOUD shades cover the
full VITA® range, 2 saving money and
shelf space by reducing inventory.
Clinicians can polish to a high gloss
faster with Enhance® finishing and
Enhance PoGo® finishing and polishing systems.
Longevity matters: Esthetic results
made even more durable. With 24
years and more than 174 million restorations placed, the TPH® DNA has
a proven record of long-term clinical
success. New SphereTEC filler takes
that performance to the next level
with excellent stain resistance and
60 percent improved wear resistance,3 according to the company.
TPH Spectra ST with SphereTEC
filler technology is now available in
Canada from your local authorized
Dentsply Sirona Distributor.
Experience the TPH Spectra ST —
SphereTEC difference today at the
Dentsply Sirona booth (No. 1103).
About Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona describes itself as
being the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products
and technologies, with more than a
century of innovation and service
to the dental industry and patients
worldwide.
Dentsply Sirona develops, manu-
factures and markets comprehensive
solutions, which include dental and
oral health products as well as other
consumable medical devices — all
under a strong portfolio of world-class
brands.
As “The Dental Solutions Company™,” Dentsply Sirona
has a
portfolio of products that provide
innovative, high-quality and effective
solutions that improve patient care
and deliver better, safer and faster
dentistry.
Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is in York, Pa., and the international headquarters is in Salzburg,
Austria. The company’s shares are
listed in the United States on NASDAQ
under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.
dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona products.
References
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2.
3.
Maier, Dr. rer. nat. Maximilian. Size-, shapeand microstructure controlled pre-polymerized fillers – The new generation of TPH
Spectra®, TPH Spectra ST with SphereTEC™
filler technology. 2017.
VITA is not a registered trademark of
Dentsply Sirona.
Data on file.
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2018 ASM — April 26, 2018
Laser has next-generation ‘ASP Pulse Control’
By Harvey S. Shiffman, DDS
n The LightWalker’s “gold standard”
laser wavelengths NdYAG and ErYAG
feature micro-processor current control, with next-generation photon amplification chambers that dramatically
enhance performance and results. The
new LightWalker procedure presets
deliver the peak power, pulse shapes
and pulse durations that can take your
dentistry to a new level, for both you
and your patients. Adaptive Structured
Pulse (ASP) is a fundamental change
at the core of laser technology, and
Fotona’s 50 years of laser innovation
makes this possible. By changing the
engine that drives the laser, not only
are new procedures possible, but traditional restorative procedures can truly
be done more efficiently and with little
need for anesthetic.
Having two lasers in one machine
means there’s no compromise with
procedure that use both lasers — and
complex treatments become simple and
easy to perform.
Fig. 1: PIPS endodontics in four steps: Gain
access to the canal; instrument the canal
to ISO #20; perform PIPS with the Fotona
handpiece for seven cycles of 30 seconds
each; obturate the canal. (Images/Provided
by NDI and Dr. Harvey Shiffman)
Fig. 2: Complex cases are simplified because
filing is minimal and the laser tip does not
need to enter the canals.
Fig. 3: Cleared tooth shows a complicated
canal system, five portals of exit, thoroughly
cleaned using PIPS.
Figs. 4a, b: NIGHTLASE snoring and sleep
apnea reduction therapy elevates the soft
palate and uvula and tightens oropharyngeal tissues to
improve upper airway volume.
Figs. 5a–c: Before, during, after: Fast, less-invasive preps
create surfaces for optimal bonding with no smear layer.
Fig. 6: SEM image (x5000) shows clean, flat dentin
surface with wide-open dentinal tubules after treatment
with QSP Er:YAG laser irradiation (200 mJ per pulse).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 4a
Fig. 3
Fig. 4b
TwinLight periodontal treatment
With the LightWalker, Er:YAG and
Nd:YAG wavelengths join forces for
TwinLight™ periodontal treatment,
which leverages the dramatic differences in selective absorption, specific
target chromophores and tissue interaction of two very different lasers, all
in one advanced system. TwinLight
represents a breakthrough in laser
assisted periodontal therapy, providing
the ability to comprehensively treat the
different facets of periodontal disease.
PIPS endodontics
PIPS is an advanced endodontic treatment with the LightWalker Er:YAG
laser, which enables 3-D debridement
of the entire canal system.
PIPS® harnesses the power of the
Fotona ASP powered Er:YAG laser to create photoacoustic shock waves within
the cleaning and debriding solutions
introduced in the canal. The containment of the shockwaves thoroughly
streams these solutions through the
entire canal system, enhancing their
effectiveness. The canals and subcanals are left clean, and the dentinal
tubules are free of smear layer. PIPS is
equally effective for final water rinsing
prior to obturation.
Nightlase snoring therapy
NIGHTLASE uses the photothermal
capabilities of the LightWalker laser
to convert and initiate the formation
of new and more elastic collagen. The
target mucosal tissues are the oropharynx, soft palate and uvula. The
LightWalker’s proprietary “Smooth
Mode” pulse characteristics create a
non-ablative heat generation or “Heat
Shock” that initiates the conversion
of existing collagen to more elastic
Fig. 5a
Fig. 5b
Here in Toronto
Learn more about the LightWalker
Er:YAG and Nd:YAG dental laser in the
National Dental Inc. booth, No. 424.
and organized forms and also initiates
“neocollagenesis,” the creation of new
collagen. Nightlase tightens these tissues and has been shown in studies
using cone-beam imaging to increase
the airways by as much as 30 percent
in the most restricted part. The NIGHTLASE treatment is non-surgical and
does not require any anaesthetic and
can also be used as an adjunctive therapy for OSA patients.
Precise tissue surgery with
simultaneous disinfection
The selective absorption of LightWalker’s Nd:YAG laser in soft tissue results in
precise tissue vaporization with simultaneous coagulation. Additionally, up
to 1,000× higher peak power compared
to diode lasers and engineered pulse
shapes provide superior disinfection.
Faster than diamond: Efficient
cutting and patient comfort
The new LightWalker’s ErYAG laser
produces the speed you need for both
hard and soft tissue. Now you can
have patient comfort, better results and
speed. The new generation of Fotona
lasers can exceed the speed of conventional diamond drills. Fast and comfortable laser cavity preps can dramatically change your practice.
Fig. 5c
Fig. 6
Faster and efficient for more
procedures per appointment
LightWalker procedures are typically
faster, easier to perform and more
effective than traditional methods.
Laser treatments are by nature
minimally invasive, and LightWalker
takes this concept to a new level. This
allows you the opportunity to raise
your production and ROI by doing more
procedures in the same amount of time
or offering new procedures that may
have been too complex or time consuming using traditional methods. It is a
win-win for dentists, patients and staff
members.
The LightWalker’s Er:YAG wavelength is 300 percent more highly
absorbed in water than other Erbium
wavelengths, increasing cutting speed.
In addition, the ASP technology enables
the Physics of QSP™. Studies and clinical experience have documented that
the LightWalker ATS’s exclusive QSP
mode improves ablation efficacy and
precision. QSP’s fast, precise cutting
and ability to cut oral tissues comfortably is a result of the “quantized” characteristic of the QSP mode pulse, which
reduces the undesirable effects experienced with other hard-tissue lasers.
Fast, less-invasive preps provide
superior surfaces for optimal
bonding with no smear layer
Laser dentists are excited to present
these modern, minimally invasive and
more natural treatment modalities to
the dental community. Using the LightWalker laser, we can now have another
tool in our dental toolbox and offer
our patients health improvements that
reach beyond restorative and rehabilitative dentistry.
Financial disclosure: The author has
no financial interest in the products
mentioned in this article.
About the author
Harvey Shiffman,
DDS, is in general
practice at the
Laser Dental Center
in Boynton Beach,
Fla. He is a graduate of Georgetown
University School
of Dentistry and
completed a general
practice residency at Georgetown University Medical Center, with an emphasis on treating medically compromised
patients. Shiffman completed certification with the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) in three laser systems and
recently earned ALD fellowship. He
uses and helps develop cutting-edge
technology and has performed thousands of laser dental procedures.
Shiffman is an instructor for the
Academy of Clinical Technology and
recently lectured on advances in laser
dentistry at the Yankee Dental Congress and the Greater New York Dental
Meeting. He is an adjunct professor
in the prosthodontics department of
Nova Southeastern College of Dental
Medicine and is responsible for the development of a dental laser educational
program for undergrads and dental
grad students.
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2018 ASM — April 26, 2018
Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome, is the home of the Toronto Blue Jays. (Photo/Provided by Wikimedia Commons, wikimedia.org)
Several chances during ASM18 to see the Blue Jays play
n While you’re in downtown Toronto
for the Annual Spring Meeting, you
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few blocks away at Rogers Centre, considered to be one of the most versatile
entertainment centres in the world.
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Toight the Blue Jays close out a
three-game series with the Boston
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with the Texas Rangers. You can visit
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The following games are scheduled through Sunday:
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox
Thursday, 7:07 p.m.
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Saturday, 4:07 p.m.
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