Noah Levine

Designed to be an effective and convenient electric toothbrush for home and travel use, the quip 360 Oscillating Toothbrush features replaceable heads with rotating, soft, dual-length bristles that are designed to conform to the teeth and gums.

The new brush features three intensities—gentle, daily, and deep clean—as well as a pressure sensor that uses an LED light and pulses to inform the user that he or she is brushing too aggressively. While working quietly, the brush provides powerful cleaning with 9,630 oscillations per minute. Additionally, a built-in 2-minute timer pulses every 30 seconds to guide the user through cleaning every quadrant.

The brush comes with a travel case and a compact countertop stand. Charged via a magnetic connection, the built-in lithium ion battery can hold a charge for up to 30 days.

In vitro testing shows the brush can provide up to 11 times more plaque removal between teeth and twice the whitening by removing surface stains when compared to a manual toothbrush.

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The newest electric toothbrush from quip features a rotating brush head with soft dual-length bristles.

quip Launches quip 360 Oscillating Toothbrush

BioHorizons recently announced the launch of Tapered Pro Conical implants, the company’s first line of dental implants featuring a deep conical connection.

The new implants are based on the macro design of the Tapered Pro implant line, featuring the patented CONELONG connection that is reportedly suited for efficient surgical procedures for immediate implant cases ranging from single tooth replacements to full arch restorations.

The Tapered Pro Conical implants feature a tapered body design with a thread design that provides immediate stability, according to a press release. They feature self-tapping helical cutting flutes that can help control the placement of the implants. The implants are coordinated with a new surgical kit that combines free-hand and keyless guided surgical approaches. The system maintains efficiency and simplicity with only 2 prosthetic platforms to choose from.

“Backed by more than 30 years of research, Tapered Pro Conical’s unique Laser-Lok microchannels create a connective tissue attachment and retain crestal bone, thus allowing better control of clinical and esthetic outcomes,” says BioHorizons President and CEO Steve Boggan in the press release. “We recognize the importance of immediate and predictable solutions for implant therapy, and are pleased to deliver enhanced functionality with this new implant.”

According to the press release the new implants fit into BioHorizons’ parent company Henry Schein’s broad strategy of investing in technologies that offer benefits to both patients and practices.

The new implants are an expansion of the Tapered Pro portfolio bringing a new connection option to enhance immediate implant procedures.

BioHorizons Launches Tapered Pro Conical Implants

Dentsply Sirona announced the full slate of main stage speakers and a new master of ceremonies for the 2024 edition of its flagship digital dentistry event, Dentsply Sirona World.

Mona Patel, DDS, a dentist and practice owner from Wisconsin with a passion for creating optimal digital dentistry workflows, will be handling the hosting responsibilities throughout the main stage keynote presentations at the event.

“I am thrilled to be once again a part of DS World Las Vegas and honored to be doing so this year as master of ceremonies,” Dr Patel says in a press release. “This event is a fantastic opportunity for dental professionals to come together, share knowledge, and grow both personally and professionally. From personal experience, I encourage everyone, regardless of what area of dentistry you practice in, to join us for what promises to be a memorable and transformative event.”

The scheduled live dentistry demonstration will be presented by Meena Barsoum, DMD, MS, who will be delivering a full mouth reconstruction during the event. In the weeks leading up to the event, Dr Barsoum will chronical the beginning steps of the case on Dentsply Sirona’s 

 accounts. The entire clinical presentation will include patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and the entire procedural journey, with the final restorations and implant crown delivery streamed live to the main stage.

The other speakers scheduled for main stage presentations include Sam Puri, DDS, who will cover innovations in dental technology; Jenny Apekian, DDS, speaking on innovations in implant dentistry; David Landwehr, DDS, MS, covering innovations in endodontics; Varisha Parikh, DDS, speaking about innovations in connectivity through DS Core; Sara Mahmood, DDS, MS, FAGD, who will talk about inspiration with SureSmile; and Ingeborg De Kok, DDS, MS and Jack Marrano, CDT, with a presentation on dentists, DS Core, and our lab partners.

The 2024 Dentsply Sirona World Las Vegas will be held at Caesars Forum from September 26-28. For more information or to register for the event, visit: 

https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/lp/ds-world.html

Mona Patel, DDS, will be the new master of ceremonies at the landmark event in Las Vegas Sept. 26-28.

Mainstage Speakers for Dentsply Sirona World 2024 Include New Master of Ceremonies

vVARDIS, the maker of Curodont™ Repair Fluoride Plus non-invasive remineralization solution, and VideaHealth, a dental artificial intelligence (AI) developer, recently announced a new partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of both dental AI and preventive dental treatments.

This new partnership aims to enhance VideaAI’s ability to detect the types of early carious lesions that Curodont is designed to treat. Both companies are also partnering with Henry Schein to make their technologies available to dental practices.

"We are excited to collaborate with VideaHealth," say vVARDIS founders and CEOs Haley Abivardi, DMD, and Goly Abivardi, DMD, in a press release. “Our innovative technology has shown notable efficacy in treating incipient lesions, preserving teeth and promoting long-term dental health. VideaHealth has achieved both impressive clinical results and is the dental AI partner of choice for industry leaders, such as Heartland Dental, 42 North, and many others. This collaboration further strengthens vVARDIS' mission to provide solutions that deliver a positive impact on dental practices and patients overall health and experience."

With adoption of the VideaAI technology by leading group and individual dental practices, more than 30,000 clinicians are using the solution to analyze dental radiographs every day. Peer-reviewed in more than 230 publications, Curodont has been used to treat more than 100,000 teeth during the past 4 months, according to the press release.

"Detection is critically important, as we know firsthand, and so is early treatment, says Florian Hillen, CEO of VideaHealth. “We are fortunate to have such a unique partnership with Henry Schein, the world's largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Adding vVARDIS, who is also uniquely partnered with Henry Schein, to our partner ecosystem is very exciting.

"Thousands of dental practices and those supported by the most innovative DSOs in the country use Henry Schein One's Dentrix Detect AI and VideaAI every day. We are pleased to be working side-by-side with vVARDIS to bring improved preventative care to practices across the country and have a transformative impact on patient care right now. Together, our technologies will enable dental clinicians to deliver care at a level that was just not possible in the past, to millions of patients across the country."

Combining Videa’s AI image analysis solution with vVARDIS’ Curodont Repair Fluoride Plus offers a new solution for finding and treating early decay.

VideaHealth and vVARDIS Form Partnership Around Preventive Dental Care

Image Credits: © HeyGears & PostProcess Technologies

3D printer manufacturer HeyGears is forming a partnership with post-production solutions provider PostProcess Technologies with a goal of advancing dental 3D printing.

The new partnership is designed to add efficiency and consistency to dental 3D printing workflows starting with additive production systems from HeyGears and continuing with full-stack post-production solutions and workflows from PostProcess, according to a press release.

3D printing solutions from HeyGears such as the UltraCrraft A3D printer are designed for automated production. Combining this with PostProcess’ solutions can add efficiencies to the workflow, such as by eliminating the need for use of isopropyl alcohol in the resin removal process via PostProcess’ patented AUX-400-RINSE. This step is also designed to improve the safety of dental 3D printing workflows.

"We are thrilled to partner with PostProcess; their cutting-edge post-processing technologies will complement our state-of-the-art 3D printing dental solutions, providing an even greater level of performance and efficiency for our customers," HeyGears CEO and co-founder, Peiyan Gui says in the press release. "By combining our expertise, we are confident that we can enhance the way dental applications are produced, improving digital dentistry workflows and overall satisfaction."

“Partnering with HeyGears enables us to broaden access to our top-tier dental post-processing solutions, which perfectly complement HeyGears’ innovative digital dentistry offerings,” adds

Nate Harris, VP of North American sales at PostProcess Technologies. “Together, we can deliver comprehensive production support for dental professionals, covering everything from printing to post-processing.”

The 3D printing provider and the post production systems specialist are combining their expertise to advance the quality, efficiency, and safety of dental 3D printing applications.

HeyGears and PostProcess Technologies Create Strategic Partnership for Dental 3D Printing

A new $2 million grant program administered by Cyber Umbrella is available to help dental practices test the state of their current IT systems.

The Penetration Testing Grants program is designed to help dental practices assess their risk for becoming the victim of a cyber attack. By conducting these third party penetration tests, Cyber Umbrella aims to help dental practices identify any vulnerabilities in their IT structure.

"Our goal is to reveal hidden vulnerabilities within IT systems and ensure that dental offices, which manage thousands of consumer records, do not operate under a false sense of security," Michael Benson, founder of Cyber Umbrella, says in a press release. "We encourage every dentist to take advantage of our grant while funds are still available. The FBI recently warned the ADA in May about specific hacks targeting dental practices and projected a 300% increase in small business attacks this year. Cyberattacks are on the rise, and even the most vigilant IT departments can miss potential threats. By offering these third-party penetration tests, we aim to provide dental practices with the knowledge of their vulnerabilities and the peace of mind that their systems are secure."

Cyber Umbrella is a nonprofit organization that works to help American businesses test their cybersecurity and safeguard their data. Dental practices can apply for the Penetration Testing Grant program at 

The Penetration Testing Grants program is designed to help dental practices amid the increasing threat of digital incursions and data thefts.

Cyber Umbrella Makes $2 Million in Grants Available for Dental Practice Cybersecurity

Designed to provide an option for non-FDA certified dental labs and milling centers to produce FDA compliant final products, the DESS PNP workflow is an FDA accredited digital dentistry solution.

The workflow allows dental production facilities that use DESS Premiled Blanks and DESS Ti-Bases for production of custom implant solutions to produce final parts that meet FDA regulatory requirements, according to a press release. The PNP Workflow offers compatibility with more than 30 abutment types, and 18 implant systems covering 56 implant platforms, to

provide flexibility for dental labs and milling centers of all sizes. The solution is available for use with 3Shape scanners and software and VHF milling systems.

The new solution allows for labs using the FDA-validated DESS titanium and ceramic materials in conjunction with the DESS PNP approved digital libraries to create final restorations that meet regulatory standards. The approved products are available directly from DESS as well as from Zahn Dental. The catalog of approved materials, parts, and implant systems will continue to grow, according to the press release.

This digital dentistry workflow and the associated materials allow dental labs to produce custom implant restorations that meet FDA regulatory requirements.

DESS Introduces New FDA Accredited Digital Dentistry Workflow 

Inventory management solutions provider Zimbis recently announced the integration of its software solution with open-source dental practice management platform Open Dental.

This new combination of Open Dental and ZImbis Smart Inventory Cabinets is designed to add efficiencies in dental practice operations by automating inventory tasks and reducing operating expenses, according to a press release.

"We are proud to announce the successful integration with Open Dental, which is a major leap forward in our mission to innovate and streamline inventory management for healthcare providers," says Zimbis President Louis Visser, DDS, in the release. "This integration is designed to empower dental practices to achieve higher operational efficiency and cost savings."

The integrated software platform allows dental practices to conduct real-time inventory management via a Zimbis interface. The system can be set to automatically reorder supplies when stocks reach a specified level while offering detailed analytics about the use of supplies in the practice. Additionally, the Zimbis integration is designed to help practices maintain compliance and documentation with regulations for narcotics and other pharmaceuticals.

"We were happy to work with Zimbis on the integration to bring their inventory management solution to the Open Dental ecosystem," adds Open Dental VP of development Mark Johnson. "This collaboration aligns perfectly with our vision of community-driven innovation built around the Open Dental platform."

Dental practices can now manage both inventory and practice operations from the newly merged software solutions.

Inventory Management Solution Zimbis Integrates with Open Dental

At 3Shape Discover, the company’s recent online digital dentistry event, 3Shape announced the launch of a trio of new intraoral scanning solutions. The new TRIOS Core model is a new economical scanner model, while the TRIOS 3 scanner was updated with a new design, and the new TRIOS Ready Tips are a single-use solution for the TRIOS 5 scanner.

Designed to provide highly accurate intraoral scanning and all the key functions of other TRIOS scanner models, the TRIOS Core intraoral scanner features TRIOS artificial intelligence (AI) technology, but is still priced at $12,400. The new scanner connects with the 3Shape Unite platform and is designed for in-office scanning with digital impressions then sent to outside dental laboratories or clinical partners through the network. The scans are saved in the cloud, and accessible from anywhere via a secure interface. The wired scanner model connects via USB-C cable and weighs less than 1 lb.

“Professionals seeking a lower-priced scanner should never compromise on the essentials like accuracy and usability,” 3Shape CEO Jakob Just-Bomholt says in a press release. “That’s what makes our new TRIOS Core intraoral scanner so exciting. TRIOS Core packs 3Shape core scanning technology and a seamlessly integrated workflow with treatment partners in our most affordable scanner to date.”

The updated TRIOS 3 scanner has been redesigned with a new tinted twilight titanium shell. Additionally, the scanner’s cradle pod is 30% lighter and 10% smaller to take up less counter space in the operatory. It includes integrated TRIOS engagement apps and also connects to the 3Shape Unite platform. Also a wired scanner with a USB-C connection, the TRIOS 3 is compatible with the TRIOS MOVE+ setup.

The update to the TRIOS 5, the new TRIOS Ready Tips, is aimed at making scanning more convenient and hygienic for clinicians and patients. The single-use tips are each stored in a sealed package, allowing a practice to use a new tip for every patient, reducing the risk of cross-contamination. New purchases of TRIOS 5 scanners will include both autoclavable tips as well as a box of 25 TRIOS Ready Tips.

“TRIOS Core along with the refreshed TRIOS 3, and our TRIOS 4 and 5 systems, now create an unmatched portfolio of award-winning 3Shape intraoral scanners enabling dental professionals to easily take advantage of digital pathways,” Just-Bomholt says.

Digital dentistry company announces a new economical TRIOS model, along with updates to the TRIOS 3 and new single-use tips for the TRIOS 5.

3Shape Launches Updated TRIOS Intraoral Scanner Solutions at 3Shape Discover Event

Always one to showcase his unique sense of style, former Outkast member and hip hop iconoclast André 3000 recently posted a short video to his 

 to announce the upcoming dates for his New Blue Sun Live tour.

The brief video shows the rapper/musician, whose real name is André Lauren Benjamin, seated in the dental chair with a clinician dutifully scanning his teeth with an Align iTero intraoral scanner. The camera briefly pans to the scanner monitor before panning back to André 3000 and announcing the dates and locations for the upcoming tour. The post included a note from André 3000 saying, "Summer teeth cleaning reminder."

His most recent album, New Blue Sun, is an ambient jazz excursion that impressed critics and surprised some fans of the Atlanta rapper known for hits including, "Hey Ya!", "Ms. Jackson", "Rosa Parks," and "So Fresh, So Clean" among others. With dates at jazz festivals including the Toronto Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, and Blue Note Jazz Festival, the tour will also feature musicians Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks who contributed to the album. 

In a video showing him having his teeth scanned at the dentist's office, the former Outkast member announced upcoming dates for his New Blue Sun Live tour.