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DEXIS Showcasing Its Expanded Digital Ecosystem at ADA SmileCon | Image Credit: © DEXIS

DEXIS has announced new offerings across its digital ecosystem to aid clinicians in important workflow elements from visualizing progressive dental issues to designing chairside surgical guides. The expansion of this digital ecosystem includes 3 significant product launches, including the new DEXIS ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ OP 3D™ EX imaging system.

DEXIS is showing these innovations for the first time at this week’s ADA SmileCon, October 17-19 in New Orleans at booth #1626. Earlier this year, the company introduced its digital ecosystem, a suite of tools and software designed to connect and streamline the implant workflow from diagnosis to delivery.

“Our technology makes it easy to organize information and execute treatments, which is at the core of what clinicians expect from us,” DEXIS President Robert Befidi says in a press release.“We are connecting and standardizing the implant workflow while also constantly evaluating our efforts to ensure we provide deeper patient insights and flexible, intuitive solutions that reduce complexity.These 3 launches are consistent with our focus on continuous innovation across the ecosystem to deliver diagnostic confidence, productivity, and smart simplicity.”

The brand-new x-ray platform, now available, is designed specifically for general practitioners looking to expand their diagnostic capabilities with 3D imaging. The ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ OP 3D™ EX is designed to capture consistently accurate images through a simple, easy-to-learn workflow. The unit has a wide range of field of view sizes to support multiple clinical indications including implant placement, endodontics, periodontics, and analysis for airway and TMJ.

“When choosing a CBCT, the key factors for me were a large sensor, predictable acquisition, stellar image quality and intuitive software that wouldn’t interrupt my workflow,” adds Tyler Tolbert, DDS, of Smile Now Dental Group. “Once the OP 3D EX got here and we started taking some scans, I thought to myself, ‘We really made the right choice here!’”

In addition to new hardware, a new software release will provide advanced tools to plan and execute same-day, prosthetically driven implants, according to DEXIS.

Serving as the unifying software and central hub of the ecosystem, DTX Studio™ Clinic stores and manages all patient data as well as helps clinicians execute each step of the implant process from diagnostics to delivery.

The software’s new functionality allows clinicians to plan an implant treatment and generate a surgical guide chairside–all in less than 3 minutes. Clinicians can virtually extract teeth, adjust photorealistic abutments and crowns, and create an automated surgical guide that can be sent to a lab or produced in-house for same-day delivery, the company states.

“We were able to implement the OP 3D EX quickly and start taking scans largely due to the included DTX Studio Clinic software,” says Nicholas Varney, DMD, of Varney Dental. “Once we got going, we found that so much of the work involved in prepping a 3D scan for confident diagnosis was done by the software automatically. DTX Studio Clinic has improved how we work in all aspects–communicating with patients, implant planning and even treatment team collaboration.”

In addition to 3D imaging enhancements, DEXIS’ intraoral scanning software update offers scan quality and usability improvements as well as clear visualizations of progressive dental issues over time, through a new tool called Oral Compare. Additionally, the software’s new integration with SmileFy allows for the ability to simulate treatment outcomes chairside designed to give patients further confidence in proposed treatment plans.

Clinicians also can access their intraoral scan data through a newly launched Cloud solution–DEXIS IS Connect Cloud. Data sets can easily be shared with partners, and clinicians can access their intraoral scan data anytime, anywhere, through the Cloud.

 to read more about the service platform for DEXIS CBCT and intraoral sensor devices.

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The company has launched 3 products including the DEXIS ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH™ OP 3D™ EX X-Ray Platform.

DEXIS Showcasing Its Expanded Digital Ecosystem at ADA SmileCon

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Henry Schein One Partners with Bridge to Launch axiUm Engage for Dental Schools and Care Organizations. Image credit: © Henry Schein


Henry Schein One has teamed up with Bridge to develop axiUm Engage, a new platform designed to simplify workflows and boost patient engagement for dental schools and care organizations. Set to launch in 2025, axiUm Engage will integrate patient intake, messaging, appointment scheduling, and online bill payment into the existing axiUm software, according to a press release from Henry Schein One.

Dental schools often struggle with balancing education and patient care, relying on manual processes that add to administrative tasks. The new platform aims to fix this by offering self-service tools for patients, such as online appointment booking, secure messaging, and access to dental records. Providers will benefit from reduced administrative work, allowing more focus on patient care, per the press release.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Bridge to bring axiUm Engage to the academic dental community,” Rick Gay, General Manager, Academic at Henry Schein One, said in the press release. “This upcoming solution will help dental schools and care organizations simplify their administrative processes, while enhancing the patient experience by offering the same level of convenience that patients have come to expect from private practices.”

The collaboration is expected to help dental schools and care providers deliver more efficient care while enhancing patient satisfaction, per the press release.

Henry Schein One Partners with Bridge to Launch axiUm Engage for Dental Schools and Care Organizations

5Ws: OrthoProtect Rinse | Image Credit: © OraCare

OrthoProtect can be found in dental and orthodontic offices. It is a professional product sold only through dental professionals. This rinse is recommended for patients in brackets or aligners to help keep tooth surfaces clean, reduce the occurrence of demineralization, and aid in strengthening of the tooth structure.

For everyday use to assist patients receiving orthodontic treatment in achieving better results and a healthier mouth long term. Provides gentle cleansing of the oral cavity with no burning or discomfort and provides additional relief from mouth sores.

Orthodontic patients struggle to keep their mouths clean. Because of poor homecare, patients end up with decalcification, decay and gum disease. It is important to provide these patients with easy, simple tools for use so that they do not experience the common complications compromising their treatment outcomes.

OrthoProtect is scientifically proven to help reduce plaque, aid in remineralization, and improve overall gingival health. It utilizes a 2-bottle system to create Activated Chlorine dioxide. Chlorine dioxide has the ability to kill bacteria (including S.Mutans), viruses, fungi, and break up biofilm. It uses a combination of additional ingredients including calcium lactate, poloxamer 407, and xylitol. This merger of ingredients will help to kill decay causing bacteria, pathogens that cause gum disease, and also increase calcium ions in the saliva to strengthen the teeth. Furthermore, it minimizes plaque accumulation, providing patients with improved homecare. By reducing these risk factors we can optimize the effectiveness in our approach for maintaining and enhancing patient’s oral health.

This rinse is formulated to meet the needs of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with traditional brackets or clear aligners.

5Ws: OrthoProtect Rinse

Oral BioTech Introduces New CariFree Rinse and Kids Toothpaste | Image Credit: © Oral BioTech

CariFree products from Oral BioTech are celebrating 20 years of cavity prevention and have recently expanded their product line to include a new mouth rinse and a new toothpaste specially formulated for children.

CariFree Naturals Mouth Rinse is a fluoride-free rinse, with an elevated pH and xylitol, containing powerful ingredients like magnolia bark extract and rosemary leaf oil. This unique pH elevated rinse is designed to freshen breath while improving your patient’s oral health.

CariFree Naturals Kids Toothpaste will gently clean even the smallest teeth with a thoughtful, pH elevated formula free of artificial ingredients and fluoride. It contains 40% xylitol and is bursting with organic berry flavors.

All the CariFree products are safe to use every day, and the non-abrasive products are highly effective and scientifically proven to prevent cavities through remineralization, according to Oral Biotech, which was founded in 2004 by V Kim Kutsch, DMD.

The company’s cavity prevention blueprint includes:

CariFree products are manufactured in Albany, Oregon by Oral BioTech.

For information on the company’s complete line of products as well as its Caries Assessment Forms, visit 

The company’s newest products are formulated to prevent cavities through remineralization.

Oral BioTech Introduces New CariFree Rinse and Kids Toothpaste

Greg Campbell, DDS, discusses the benefits of the brand new Kuraray KATANA Zirconia Speed One CAD/CAM blocks at Dentsply World in Las Vegas. The esthetic zirconia blocks are fast and available in 14 shades.

Greg Campbell, DDS, interview on the launch of Kuraray's new KATANA Zirconia Speed One CAD/CAM blocks at Dentsply Sirona World.

Hello everyone, I'm Dr Greg Campbell [DDS], and I'd like to welcome you to the next generation zirconia here at the Kuraray booth and at DS World here in Las Vegas.

I've had the pleasure of working on this block for quite some time, and we now actually have an esthetic zirconia block that can mill at 5 minutes for a molar, about 3-and-a-half for a bicuspid. And get this, you're not going to believe this, a 9-minute sintering time with higher strength, 0.80 [mm] reduction, 14 shades and you get the translucency. You don't lose any strength; you’ve gained it. And I mean, people are walking by here going, I just don't believe it—you have to show it to me. But we have it here.

It's going to…the launch was yesterday. The buzz is amazing. I'm so honored to work on this project. And again, we have the 14 shades, which is available. They're going to start doing the sell early part of next year, and I can't wait to share more information with you about this.

It really is a transforming block for CAD/CAM, and you have options for your patients’ needs. It could be cemented, it could be bonded. You have the options, whatever you want to do for the best patient care. So again, I'm Dr Greg Campbell. Welcome to KATANA [Zirconia] Speed One.

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Beaverstate Dental Systems Introduces New Compact RD-3250 Delivery Unit | Image Credit: © Beaverstate Dental Systems

Beaverstate Dental Systems’ new RD-3250 delivery unit features a compact and versatile design to provide seamless patient care and maximize operatory layout.

Headquartered in Newberg, Oregon, Beaverstate Dental Systems (BDS) has been providing high-quality and affordable dental equipment since 1970, and this latest delivery unit is filled with features designed to help clinicians with the best access and ergonomics in the operatory.

The RD-3250 delivery unit has several key features that set it a part, including:

• Compact and Versatile Design: The RD-3250's narrow mounting footprint allows for efficient use of limited operatory space without sacrificing functionality. Its flexible positioning options enable optimal workflow and accessibility for both clinician and patient.

• Multi-Positioning Preferences: Dental professionals can configure the delivery unit to suit their specific needs, with a range of positioning options to ensure optimal ergonomics and accessibility.

• Cost-Effective Solution: Aligning with the company’s mission to provide high-quality equipment at an affordable price point, the RD-3250 offers excellent value for dental practices looking to maximize their equipment budget, the company states.

"The RD-3250 delivery unit is a true testament to our commitment to innovation and customer-centric design," Jeff Bunker, VP of Marketing and Sales at BDS, says in a press release announcing the launch. "We're excited to offer our customers a compact, versatile, and cost-effective solution that will enhance their operatory workflows and patient experiences."

The RD-3250 joins BDS' comprehensive lineup of reliable and durable dental equipment, backed by the company's strong customer service and industry-leading warranty. For more information about this new delivery unit or BDS' full product portfolio, visit

The company’s latest delivery unit is designed to deliver versatility, efficiency, ergonomics and accessibility.

Beaverstate Dental Systems Introduces New Compact RD-3250 Delivery Unit

As we take a look back at some of the key happenings in the industry, here are 5 highlights from earlier this year.

Highlights from Dental Conference Coverage in Early 2024

Formlabs Unveils Form 4L, Form 4BL, and New Developer Platform. Image credit: © Formlabs


3D printing company Formlabs has announced the launch of the Form 4L, a large-format SLA printer with fast print speeds and high-quality output, according to a press release from Formlabs. The Form 4L, along with a biocompatible version called the Form 4BL, is built for a range of industries from prototyping to production, featuring speeds up to 80 mm per hour and a build volume five times larger than the Form 4.

Key features include a 99% print success rate, compatibility with over 23 materials, and accessories like a resin mixer and resin pumping system. The printer can create large parts in under 6 hours, and its new design cuts plastic waste by 63%. The Form 4L is priced at $9999.

Formlabs also introduced its new Developer Platform, allowing users more control over materials and print settings. Open Material Mode lets users print with any material, while the Print Settings Editor and API integrations provide flexibility for custom workflows. Bulk pricing for production materials starts at $35 per liter for resin and $45 per kilogram for SLS powders, making 3D printing more affordable. Formlabs also introduced two new SLS materials, Nylon 12 White Powder and Nylon 12 Tough Powder, to enhance the durability and versatility of printed parts.

Formlabs CEO and co-founder Max Lobovsky said this shift gives users greater control and flexibility.

“Formlabs started with a clear mission to make professional 3D printing more accessible, and opening our platform is the beginning of a new chapter for Formlabs, where we enable users to help make 3D printing better for everybody,” Lobovsky said in the press release. “Developer Platform represents a transformation for our entire platform that will unlock the benefits of user control and unique properties of third-party SLS and SLA materials. This shift will break down barriers, welcoming innovators at every level to explore endless new possibilities and bring their ideas to life.”

Formlabs has launched the Form 4L, a large-format, fast SLA 3D printer designed for both prototyping and production as well as a new Developer Platform.

Formlabs Unveils Form 4L, Form 4BL, and New Developer Platform

The ADA’s SmileCon 2024 Comes to New Orleans This Week

The ADA’s SmileCon 2024 comes to New Orleans, LA, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, with the 3-day conference kicking off Thursday morning.

SmileCon® is the ADA’s reimagined annual meeting, offering continuing education, networking opportunities, hundreds of exhibitors, social events, and more. The long list of talented speakers includes Mark Hyman, DDS (Practice Management, Restorative Dentistry), Stanley F. Malamed, DDS (Anesthesia and Sedation, Emergency Medicine), Louis Malcmacher, DDS (Cosmetic Dentistry,
Esthetic Dentistry), Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, Med, RF (Anesthesia and Sedation, Periodontics), and Thomas Viola, CCP, EdD (Pharmacology), just to name a few.

For a complete list of this week’s speakers or course details, you can check out the ADA’s 

In addition to great education and the opportunity to learn about products and technologies on the trade show floor, the ADA has a number of fun, social events planned.
The Smile Squad’s planned events include a chance to get into that Mardi Gras vibe and indulge in New Orleans’ best music and nibbles at Friday night’s Bouncin’ in the Bayou Fest, 5-7 p.m. On Saturday at SmileCon, the organizers look to bring back those college football Saturdays with a tailgate party in Dental Central from 1-2:30 p.m. Later that night, the ADA Foundation is hosting the 

Information on the dates for the House of Delegates—the governing body that represents dentists and the profession nationwide—can be

and additional information on SmileCon2024’s education opportunities this week can be 

If you're attending SmileCon, keep in mind that 

welcomes you to send in your impressions on what you find interesting or even topics you'd like to see us address in the future. Send your thoughts or stories to sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.

DPR, your 1-stop shop for all things important to dental professionals, will continue to cover conferences and share important news and new product information. 

The annual meeting offers continuing education, networking opportunities, hundreds of exhibitors, and more from Oct. 17-19.

At this week’s SmileCon® 2024, the ADA Foundation (ADAF) will launch Give Veterans A Smile (GVAS), a new initiative to help address veterans’ unmet oral health needs. SmileCon, the American Dental Association’s (ADA) annual meeting, takes place October 17-19 in New Orleans.

According to the Veterans Health Administration, 82% of veterans enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system, or about 7.4 million people, are ineligible for dental benefits. To qualify for VA-sponsored dental services, veterans must either have a dental issue that is service-connected or otherwise qualify based on narrow criteria.

Give Veterans A Smile will offer step-by-step toolkits and resources to encourage clinicians to provide pro bono oral health services to veterans in their dental practices and assist veterans in finding a facility that can become their dental home, the ADA says.

Additionally, GVAS will collect data and share the value of charitable oral health care provided nationally to help guide advocacy efforts aimed at increasing funding and access to care for veterans.

“Oral health equity for all is a priority for the ADA Foundation,” Michele Tulak-Gorecki, DDS, Board Chair, ADAF, says in a press release. “Veterans are pillars of our communities who have made great sacrifices for our nation and Give Veterans A Smile aims to better support the millions of veterans in need of dental health services to improve their oral and overall health.”

SmileCon 2024 attendees are encouraged to participate in activities to recognize veterans. After a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the Give Veterans A Smile Pack & Give Back event on Thursday, volunteers will roll up their sleeves to pack Health & Comfort Kits—including oral health products—for underserved veterans in the New Orleans area in partnership with the Disabled Veterans National Foundation. The kits will then be distributed to local veterans in need at the New Orleans VA Medical Center on Friday, beginning at 9 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Alliance of the American Dental Association, Colgate®, the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation and Henry Schein Cares.

An awareness and fundraising celebration is planned for Saturday at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans with Colonel- and Major-level sponsors including Gary Oyster, DDS, the Fourth Trustee District of the ADA, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, Liberty Dental, Henry Schein, Inc, and Mark Vitale, DMD.

Veteran-themed continuing education sessions will also be offered in collaboration with the American Institute of Dental Public Health and sponsored by Pacific Dental Services® Foundation. Attendees of the events will have the opportunity to hear from dignitaries like State Representative Drew Ferguson; Colonel Paul Colthirst, Commander, Dental Health Command – Pacific; and Staff Sergeant David Bellavia, medal of honor recipient, according to the ADA.

For those looking to help this great cause, Give Veterans A Smile is actively seeking volunteers, sponsors and donations to assist in bringing oral health care to underserved veterans. Nationwide partners include Dental Lifeline Network, Everyone for Veterans, Veterans Smile Day, and Freedom Day USA. To learn more about how to get involved, 

New initiative to help address veterans’ unmet oral health needs kicks off this week in New Orleans. 