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This slideshow highlights the top products you need to know from January.

Top products of January

	The dental industry continually comes out with new products to improve everything from technique to diagnostics.

In January, we saw a prefilled endodontic irrigation kit, a resin cement, mouth and night guards, in-office whitening strips, a panoramic imaging system, a communication system, a turbine, a base/liner and a handpiece line.

	Continue to the next page to view our slideshow of these can't-miss products.

	PacEndo™ Pre-Filled Endodontic Irrigation Kit

 from Pac-Dent is said to provides safety and convenience to achieve the best outcome in root canal cleaning. The prefilled syringes reportedly are ready to use right out of the box and include all the endodontic solutions needed for a complete and thorough procedure.

	Kerr Restoratives announced the launch of 

, said to be the first self-etch/self-adhesive resin cement offering a color cleanup indicator, reportedly making it the smartest cement available on the market today.

	Unlike laminated mouthguards products that require a dentist to custom fit to the patient, 

 is said to be a do-it-yourself guard that gives the best custom fit possible without taking impressions of the teeth.

	The CAO Group (CAO) launched what is said to be the world’s first i

n-office teeth whitening strips with one-minute chairtime

. The launch is in combination with its exclusive distribution partner, Henry Schein, Inc.

	Reportedly an ideal blend of simplicity and sophistication, the 

 from Carestream Dental is said to truly redefine panoramic imaging.

	Designed to make dental professionals’ daily work easier and more intuitive, the system is said to employ a variety of tools to make positioning easier, image acquisition faster and higher image quality more accessible.

 reportedly allows dentists to communicate simply with staff, patients, associates, technicians and colleagues and is said to result in happier patients and a more productive office.

	It is designed for use on computers, tablets, smartphones and smartwatches, depending on each team member’s specific preference.

	Bien-Air announced the launch of what is said to be the industry’s most powerful turbine.

	By authorizing faster dental procedures, 

 reportedly has a more positive impact on the efficiency and profitability of dental clinics around the world.

	Consider some safe, comfortable “smile insurance” with night guards and mouth guards from 

Space Maintainers – Pacific Northwest™

! Choose from the following options, depending on the clinical situation: Pro-Form

 Splint and Intact “Multi-Purpose” Mouthguard.

	Ca-Lok flowable adhesive calcium base/liner

 announced a new breakthrough in base/liner materials with the release Ca-Lok flowable adhesive calcium base/liner. 

	Ca-Lok is said to be a light-cured, calcium-filled resin with adhesive properties to dentin and seamless compatibility to other restorative materials. 

s that reportedly offer many advantages over the company’s prior models, including improved ergonomics and optics.

	In an effort to address the time constraints dentists face in their practices today, Bien-Air, a Swiss medical technologies company, announced the launch of what is said to be the industry’s most powerful turbine.

By authorizing faster dental procedures, 

 reportedly has a more positive impact on the efficiency and profitability of dental clinics around the world.
	
	

 Thanks to a series of proprietary technologies, the Tornado delivers a power output of 30 watts-reportedly the best in the industry today.  

Related reading: Applying the iTero Element in your practice

 Operating at an unparalleled 55-decibel sound level, the Tornado is said to skillfully combine performance with user and patient comfort. In addition, The Cool Touch™ anti-heating feature assures patient safety.
	
	

 Bien-Air chose the Tornado to premier features such as a new spray/illumination system and an improved bur-locking mechanism. Also, to guarantee superior durability, the Tornado reportedly is fitted with custom-designed ceramic ball bearings capable of handling the highest speed and heaviest loads.
	
	

 The optimal diameter and height of the head are said to facilitate maneuverability and posterior access. The Tornado’s comparatively lighter weight is designed to push the limits of comfort even further with more balanced manipulation and reduced hand and wrist fatigue.
	
	

 A small head is designed to improve posterior access and pediatric use. Soft Push™ reportedly enables quick and easy bur release, and TotalTact™ is designed to provide a nonslip, scratch-resistant coating for ergonomic advantage. The Tornado comes with up to a three-year warranty.  

	For more information on Bien-Air or the Tornado, visit bienair-tornado.com or call 800-433-3436.

Hot read: Applying the CS 8100 in your practice

In an effort to address the time constraints dentists face in their practices today, Bien-Air, a Swiss medical technologies company, announced the launch of what is said to be the industry’s most powerful turbine.

Applying Bien-Air’s Tornado handpiece in your practice

	OperaDDS reportedly allows dentists to communicate simply with staff, patients, associates, technicians and colleagues and is said to result in happier patients and a more productive office.

It is designed for use on computers, tablets, smartphones and smartwatches, depending on each team member’s specific preference.
	
	

 PAGER allows dentists to communicate from anywhere with an Internet connection. No more yelling down the hall, cryptic light box messages or staticky headsets. Dental professionals reportedly can use PAGER’s simple, one-touch real-time notifications or create custom checklists.

Tech brief: Applying the CS 8100 in your practice

 The SEND feature, set up like a traditional email host, is said to be easy to use and HIPAA-compliant. SEND is designed to allow dentists to easily correspond with patients by sending all of their personal information, including medical history, X-rays and CT scans, to the patient portal.
	
	

 Sharing cases with a lab, specialist or staff member is said to be easy and safe with CHORUS. The online collaboration in CHORUS reportedly gives dental professionals thorough, HIPAA-secure interaction with digital Rx forms, photo attachments, videos, and CT scans, as well as time- and date-stamped comments. Clinicians can receive updates on case statuses so they know the specific progress of each case.

	For more information on OperaDDS, visit 

Related reading: Applying CAESY Cloud in your practice

In this tech brief, we examine OperaDDS, a comprehensive communication program.

Applying OperaDDS in your practice

	From Feb. 25-27, the DPR editorial team, as well as countless other dental professionals, will visit the Windy City for the best in hands-on learning, lectures and commercial exhibits.

With a host of new product launches, industry events and much more, the 151st Chicago Midwinter Meeting promises to keep all us on our toes. To help you sort it all out, we've put together this handy guide of must-see products to check out if you're hitting the showroom floor at McCormick Place West. If you can't be there, be sure to check 

 during the event for real-time updates and news from the show! 

	Click through our slidewshow to see these 13 products you shouldn't miss at the meeting!

	RelyX Fiber Post 3D (Booth #3825, #4025)

 features an updated design said to offer higher mechanical retention to the core build-up material and maintains a strong bond in the root canal due to its microporous surface. In combination with RelyX™ Unicem 2 Automix Self-Adhesive Universal Resin Cement, Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive and Filtek™ Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative, the post-and-core procedure reportedly can be significantly simplified. 

 reportedly has engineered a new way to perform air polishing. The 

 is said to attach to the high speed handpiece connection in any dental chair and has been redesigned to be simple to clean, maintain and sterilize. In addition, a comprehensive range of nozzles are said to allow complete supra and subgingival treatments, reportedly providing targeted action against biofilm in any area of the mouth.

	All Ceramic Polishing System (Booth #2804)

	Cosmedent has developed the All Ceramic Polishing System, which reportedly creates an unbelievable polish on zirconia, e.max and other lithium disilicates, feldspathic porcelain and all milled CAD/CAM ceramics in seconds. These polishers are said to surpass all others in their finish, speed and longevity. Cosmedent’s All Ceramic Polishers are designed to actually bring the color and translucence out of the ceramic unlike the flat finish of a glaze.

	ATLANTIS Insertion Guide (Booth #2202, #2402)

 is a precisely crafted, 3D-printed device that reportedly holds an ATLANTIS abutment securely at the correct angle and orientation during installation for single- and multiple-unit, cement-retained solutions. Available for all major implant systems, the ATLANTIS Insertion Guide is designed based on the final tooth shape for optimal form and function and is fully FDA compliant.

	DENTSPLY Implants  |  800-531-3481  |  

	Ivoclar Vivadent announced the release of its new, next-generation 

. Like the original AccuDent, this new-and-improved system reportedly includes two dual-phase alginate materials (tray and syringe) for more accuracy and precision than traditional alginate impression materials and a thermoplastic heat-moldable tray system for both dentate and edentulous impressions.

	Ivoclar Vivadent  |  800-533-6825  |  

	Feather Microsurgical Blades (Booth #2807)

 are made of high quality stainless steel with a two-step grinding process that reportedly produces ultra-sharp cutting edges. The round and tapered shape is specifically designed for dental surgery and said to offer easy handling. Feather blades reportedly allow surgical precision with a very fine incision and are thus ideal for microsurgery and use with a microscope. They are designed to retain cutting efficiency and appropriate for a wide variety of procedures for periodontal and regenerative surgery.

	NuSmile recently launched NuSmile NeoMTA™. MTA is a bioactive, non-cytotoxic medicament indicated for pulpotomies, pulp-capping and more. Not only does MTA reportedly not contain formaldehyde, but several studies are said to suggest it is actually superior to formocresol in terms of its clinical success rates and the fact that it does not induce internal root resorption. Clinicians simply mix the medicament’s ultra-fine powder with a gel. Achieving the desired consistency requires only altering the powder/gel ratio.

Innovative Big Easy® Implant Magnetostrictive Inserts

 are now available from Premier® Dental Products Company. The inserts are said to make power scaling work for you. The no-scratch tip reportedly will safely and quickly clean around implant surfaces and is also ideal for sensitive patients. The innovative design features a permanently attached tip made from PEEK polymer designed to eliminate the need to keep track of disposable tips or a special attachment tool.  

	Premier Dental Products Company  |  888-670-6100  |  

, the silicone bur block that reportedly grips all burs securely in place, eliminating the risk of spilling. To meet varied clinicians’ and laboratory technicians’ preferences, BurButler now includes a five-, 10- and 25-hole base configuration. The 25-hole base features the option of a standard or a tall clear lid. Mix and match FG, CA, HP (tall-lid only) and short shank burs to suit your clinical or laboratory needs.

	Shofu Dental Corporation  |  800-827-4638  |  

	Liquid Magic Resin Barrier (Booth #2209)

	TAUB Products announced the release of Liquid Magic Resin Barrier for implant and cosmetic dentistry. Liquid Magic is a light-cured resin used to protect threading, screws and internal components of implants and abutments. Used prior to the placement of a crown, Liquid Magic works in conjunction with ZERO-G Bio-Implant Cement, reportedly resulting in better seating of the crown and easier cleanup afterward.

From Feb. 25-27, the DPR editorial team, as well as countless other dental professionals, will visit the Windy City for the best in hands-on learning, lectures and commercial exhibits.

Chicago Midwinter Meeting: What to see in the Windy City — Part 2

	Reportedly an ideal blend of simplicity and sophistication, the CS 8100 is said to truly redefine panoramic imaging.

	Designed to make dental professionals’ daily work easier and more intuitive, 

 is said to employ a variety of tools to make positioning easier, image acquisition faster and higher image quality more accessible-what users need to streamline workflow, improve usability and make more accurate, real-time diagnoses.
	
	

 The CS 8100’s advanced digital technology is said to allow dental professionals to spend less time waiting for images and more time caring for patients. The user interface reportedly makes it easy to select settings. Preset programs and step-by-step instructions are designed to prevent errors, and image acquisition is said to take just 10 seconds.

More on Carestream: Carestream launches new app to help doctors build a digital practice

 The system is designed as an ultra-compact unit that fits easily into tight spaces and provides all the tools users need to work more efficiently without any unnecessary programs or gadgets. It features versatile installation possibilities; a sleek aluminum body that is extremely thin, light and robust; and a compact, high frequency X-ray generator with an innovative horizontal design.

 The CS 8100 reportedly features a simple workflow that aligns seamlessly with a practice’s current processes. It is said to connect directly to the network via Ethernet. The imaging software is designed to be used as a standalone program or integrated with existing practice management programs, and the comprehensive imaging software improves image sharing and communication.
	
	

 The CS 8100 is designed to make positioning patients quick and simple. It reportedly is easily accessible for patients standing, sitting and in wheelchairs, and its three anatomical programs are said to intuitively adapt to patients’ jaw morphology. Motorized movements provide precise and effortless height adjustments, and transparent patient support is designed to help hold the patient comfortably in place.
	
	

 Reportedly featuring the very latest software processing algorithms, the CS 8100 is designed to minimize spinal column shadows and produce clear and sharp digital images that are ready for review almost immediately. A high frequency generator is said to ensure radiation remains constant for optimal contrast.

Related reading: Solutionreach and Carestream announce partnership

Reportedly an ideal blend of simplicity and sophistication, the CS 8100 is said to truly redefine panoramic imaging.

Applying the CS 8100  in your practice

Chicago Midwinter Meeting: What to see in the Windy City — Part 1

	Click through our slidewshow to see the first 14 products you shouldn't miss at the meeting!

, a new and improved oral cancer biofluorescence screening device. This device can be used in full room light due to its reportedly exceptionally powerful shortwave LEDs. The Bio/Screen is lightweight and said to be ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and ease of use. Special optical filters are designed improve contrast between healthy and abnormal tissue to improve visualization of potential problems at an early stage where treatment is most successful.  

The ProVecta S-Pan Ceph cephalometric X-ray

 is said to scan in 4.1 seconds. It reportedly has excellent image quality while keeping low radiation dose for children. There is said to be no need for sensor changes because two high-end CsI sensors are integrated within the system. There are 17 panoramic programs plus five programs for cephalometric X-ray recordings: lateral head L, PA head, SMV (submentovertex), waters view and hand.

	Air Techniques  |  516-433-7676  |  

	Bien-Air USA, Inc. announced the launch of the Optima, a reportedly ingenious system designed to boost performance and efficiency for the most common dental procedures. Composed of a tabletop control unit and Bien-Air’s best-selling MCX brushless micromotor, the Optima is said to give dental professionals the option to upgrade their units with the latest electric-driven technology at the most affordable cost.

	Bien-Air USA, Inc.  |  800-433-2436  |  

 is a simple, two-step diamond-impregnated polishing system that is said to provide consistent and reliable results when polishing any type of composite material. The highly efficient DiaComp Feather Lite reportedly  is extremely versatile and works well on any tooth surface, including all types of classic restorative composite materials, as well as new hybrid composites.

 In-Office Teeth Whitening Strips (Booth #2719)

, the world’s first in-office teeth whitening strips with one-minute chairtime, with its exclusive distribution partner, 

 Sheer White In-Office Teeth Whitening Strips are said to be uniquely designed with CAO’s Comfort Fit Technology™ and require no soft tissue retraction or isolation. The dental professional simply applies the strips to the patient and then sends patient on their way to wear for 30 minutes.

	The CAO Group, Inc.  |  877-877-9778  |  

. Designed to make dental hygiene procedures fast and easy, the iStar is said to be the first true cordless prophy handpiece that allows full freedom of movement and freedom for each dental professional to choose his or her preferred disposable angle.

	DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties announced an advancement to its popular WaveOne reciprocating file. 

 incorporates the metallurgical advancements of gold wire and reportedly builds on the success of the original WaveOne

 reciprocating file technique taught in leading universities. WaveOne Gold replaces the original WaveOne product line and is said to be a comprehensive system-based approach to endodontics that includes matching absorbent points, precision machined gutta-percha points, gutta-percha core obturators and size verifiers.

	DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties  |  800-662-1202  |  

	Forward Science, developers of OralID, proudly announced the FDA clearance of its latest product, SalivaMAX. SalivaMAX is a pharmaceutical-strength rinse indicated for the relief of dry mouth, xerostomia and mucositis provided in powder form in single-use packets. When mixed with water, SalivaMAX forms a supersaturated calcium phosphate solution, which reportedly has been clinically proven to provide relief of dry mouth symptoms.

	Forward Science LLC  |  855-696-7254  |  

, the first self-etch/ self-adhesive resin cement offering a color cleanup indicator, reportedly making it the smartest cement available on the market today. The Smart Cement™ begins with a pink color that fades at the gel state, telling the clinician the optimal time to cleanup excess cement.

	Kerr Restoratives  |  800-KERR123  |  

	Keystone Industries has officially launched the latest hit to its Pro-Form Mouthguard line: 

. Unlike laminated mouthguard products that require a dentist to custom fit to the patient, the PF2 mouthguard is a do-it-yourself guard said to give the best custom fit possible without taking impressions of the teeth.

	Keystone Industries  |  800-333-3131  |  

CAD/CAM software opens new doors for labs of all sizes.

CAD/CAM software options streamline workflows, saving time and money

	CAD/CAM software opens new doors for labs of all sizes.

These software options allow labs to bring many functions in-house, streamlining workflows and saving time and money. They also enable closer collaboration among technicians and dentists.

	We've assembled nine CAD/CAM software products with various capabilities. We hope this list helps you find one that keeps your lab runnning smoothly. 

 reportedly brings together 3D scanning, CAD modeling and the widest range of indications, restorative component libraries and third-party device integrations all driven by clear intuitive workflows and seamless digital communications in an easy-to-use software solution for dental professionals. 

 in close collaboration with dental technicians, reportedly meets all expectations. Said to be perfectly coordinated with the Ceramill scanners, the software is designed to integrate seamlessly into the architecture of the Ceramill system and reportedly impresses due to its ease of operation, process reliability and precision.

	Amann Girrbach  |  704-837-1404  |  

	MillBox is the new dental CAM solution from 

 developed for milling any variation of CAD/CAM material. Reportedly innovating CAM with its guided workflow and technician-friendly user interface, MillBox is said to simplify the nesting process and expedite toolpath creation so lab technicians can focus on more important tasks. With little to no manual steps needed in the nesting process, new users reportedly are able to get operational immediately.

"CIMsystem software is our first consideration when choosing CAM products. The software calculations have been consistently accurate, and the software is easy to learn and implement into your laboratory. Support is there if needed to ensure your laboratory is up and running." - Tim Tyndall, CDT, DDS4D Dental Laboratories

 is said to cover a complete range of dental indications, such as crowns, implant bars and bridges, full and partial dentures, custom abutments, onlays, veneers and more. Furthermore, DWOS CAD is modular and reportedly can be expanded to new indications to meet the evolving needs of the dental laboratory. DWOS is integrated with Dental Wings coDiagnostiX™guided surgery software through DWOS Synergy. It reportedly allows labs to collaborate in real-time with their implant-placing and restoring dentist customers through DWOS Synergy to presurgically design and manufacture custom healing abutments, provisionals and surgical drill guides.

	Unique CAM is built exclusively for dental applications. It is said to be an open-architecture, efficient, user-friendly CAM software for four- and five-axis milling machines. It was specifically developed for different five-axis milling paths to accurately mill simple crowns, bridges, abutments/telescopes and implant bridges. Unique CAM software features special milling strategies said to produce extremely smooth surfaces, reportedly increasing productivity and reducing hand-finishing time. Supporting of multiple computers also is said to reduce calculation time.  

“I purchased the Roland DWX-50 milling machine with Unique CAM from ETI Digital Technology. I was very pleased with the service I received. The Unique CAM software was so easy to install and learn that we were up and running within a few hours!” - Robert Corwin, owner, Professional Dental Ceramics

	ETI Digital Technology  |  800-451-7778  |  

 software is specially designed to further increase the efficiency of IPS e.max Press Multi. It is said to combine the benefits of the press technique with those offered by CAD/CAM technology to ensure a smooth workflow for heightened efficiency and productivity in the press technique.

“DPD is an exclusive and innovative solution from Ivoclar Vivadent that works in conjunction with the 3Shape software. This gives the 'pressing' labs the capability to enter the CAD/CAM world without jeopardizing their existing pressing workflow.” - Mitch D. Jula, director of training, education and technology for Wieland Precision Technology™, a company of The Ivoclar Vivadent Group

 is said to make adapting your workflow from traditional to digital easier than ever. Design restorations with this reportedly robust, reliable and forgiving software that is easy to learn with an intuitive workflow. Preciso CAD software is capable of open STL input and output and powered by exocad software. It allows for the design of full-contour and framework restorations for single units and bridges for milling a variety of materials, including Jensen Imagine™ and XT Zirconia, Lava™ Plus High Translucency Zirconia, Lava™ Ultimate Restorative and Jensen Wax and PMMA.

	Roland DGA’s new DWX-4W Wet Dental Mill comes with reportedly powerful open-architecture 

 software that is said to accept all STL file types and support the milling of relevant materials. This advanced software features a reportedly user-friendly interface and simple workflow said to promote a short learning curve. It also includes automatic crown placement options designed to help maximize efficiency and predefined milling procedures for direct software-to-mill functionality without interruption during tool path calculation.

 reportedly provides unprecedented freedom of design and materials whether you are creating single restorations, removable partial frameworks or screw-retained bridges and bars. Combining all steps in the restorative production process, it is now said to be possible to design and mill implant surgical guides and screw-retained bridges with or without soft tissue. All implant cases that can be designed with the new software can be milled from disks on the inLab® MC X5, a meso block or through infiniDent.