Aurident, Inc. has introduced a brand-new milling option for labs looking to mill titanium at an affordable price point.

Aurident-Manix MA-4 is a heavy-duty, 4-axis industrial milling machine reportedly optimized exclusively for the manufacture of titanium custom abutments at an economical price. Titanium cylinders are used to mill abutments in a specially designed holder that is designed to allow fast interchange.

The MA-4 mill automatically changes up to three tools and has a precise z-axis height sensor to indicate tool wear. High quality components are used in the engineering and manufacture of the mill, including a single speed spindle with a 30,000 hour warrantee. Finished abutments can be milled in 15 to 25 minutes. A cutting liquid recirculating system, CAM software and a large abutment library are included with the mill.

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 Aurident, Inc. has introduced a brand-new milling option for labs looking to mill titanium at an affordable price point.

New mill from Aurident provides economical titanium custom abutments

 have announced that Core3dcentres has been recognized as the only authorized milling center for 

 custom and hybrid abutments in North America.

Core3dcentres reportedly underwent a rigorous certification process (including machined samples, material handling and product training) to ensure their Milling Centers are delivering custom and hybrid abutments, using genuine Thommen material and meeting the high standards and quality that Thommen demands.

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This agreement comes less than a year after Core3dcentres also 

 with Align Technology to make the fully contoured and colored Core Custom Implant Abutments (screw or cement-retained) available based upon scans from Align Technology’s 

 intraoral scanner. These types of agreements increase Core3dcentres’ ability to provide a variety of services from a variety of manufactures to their dental laboratory clients.

According to a press release, both Core3dcentres and Thommen Medical are very excited by this partnership as it opens up new opportunities for the dental industry and reinforces both companies’ commitment to using the best technologies, materials and processes available in the market today.

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For more information on Thommen Implant System Abutment products from Core3dcentres, or any other products, services and educational offerings, please visit 

; call toll-free at 1-888-750-9204; or email at 

 Core3dcentres® and Thommen Medical have announced that Core3dcentres has been recognized as the only authorized milling center for Thommen Implant System custom and hybrid abutments in North America.

Thommen Medical recognizes Core3dcentres as North American milling center

VITA North America has recently released a new online continuing education (CE) course focused on VITA’s VM LC color palette.

The online course was created to teach viewers how to expand their color palette using an all-new range of shades. Designed for a wide range of indications, VITA’s VM LC reportedly offers optimum processing characteristics for quick results, shade stability and low plaque affinity.

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The audience will learn how to mimic the reproduction of fluorescence and opalescence of natural teeth, while creating esthetic restorations virtually indistinguishable from ceramics. The course also covers how VITA VM LC can be built up over metal and resin frameworks and its indications for veneering of full and partial crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays.

The program costs $39.95 and offers one hour of CE credits. The viewer has access to unlimited viewing and program notes.

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For registration information or further details on a specific course, call William Edgerton at 800-828-3839 x226. For more information on VITA products, call 800-828-3839 or visit 

 VITA North America has recently released a new online continuing education (CE) course focused on VITA’s VM LC color palette.

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	In a move likely to send waves through the 3D printing market, Stratasys has introduced the Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D Printer.

Engineered to meet the demanding production needs of mid-size dental labs and mid-to-large-sized orthodontic labs, the Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage supersedes Stratasys' popular Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage platform with new capabilities.

Reportedly offering productivity enhancements and greater cost-effectiveness for users, the new 3D printer is compatible with all Stratasys dental materials-VeroDent, 

-and it adds a soluble support option, previously unavailable on PolyJet dental systems. Soluble support technology is said to allow the easy cleaning of dental parts with fine features, such as small removable die inserts in dental models. Reported additional benefits include automated support removal, which offers further advantages for dental labs by enabling lower labor cost per part.

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For complete flexibility, users have the ability to switch between soluble and water jet modes to balance low-cost automation with the occasional need for hands-on support removal.

"Stratasys is fully committed to the digital dentistry market," says 

, director of global dental at Stratasys. "The Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage brings supremely accurate 3D printing technology to any dental lab seeking to benefit from the future of digital dentistry and orthodontics."

Stratasys' dental material, VeroGlaze, now meets the requirements of a Bio-compatible photopolymer. This material is said to be ideal for applications requiring short-term, mucosal-membrane contact of up to 24 hours, enabling dental labs to use VeroGlaze to create veneer try-ins in precise A2 teeth color shade.

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"The easy-to-use Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage meets the needs of those dental and orthodontic labs seeking professional grade 3D printing capabilities with Stratasys' signature PolyJet speed, accuracy and consistency," Cohen says.

"As our most versatile 3D printing solution for the dental sector to date, this new 3D printer meets a broad range of application needs that demand delicate features or fine and complex details, while offering low cost of ownership."

For more information about the Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage, contact a reseller or visit Stratasys' 

 In a move likely to send waves through the 3D printing market, Stratasys has introduced the Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D Printer.

Stratasys announces new 3D printer for dental applications

, a product resource for dental technicians in more than 30 countries, has named Donald D. Park, as Senior Vice President of Global Business Development.

Donald will lead strategic growth initiatives for Harvest as well as being part of the executive management team.

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“Donald brings a dynamic background to this role that will help impact industry and channel development,” says Sasha der Avanessian, Managing Director of Harvest Dental Products. “His background is perfectly matched to the strategic initiatives we have as an growing organization to align the Harvest brand with innovation, product development and growth.”

Park’s background in the dental industry includes experience with implants, materials, new technologies, manufacturing and general lab operations. He worked on strategic partnerships while at Biomet Inc., 

 Holdings with global organizations, including 

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“This position is a unique opportunity for me to help strengthen and develop brand synergies between Harvest, our distributors and large manufacturing clients” says Park. “These types of collaborations will help develop long term strategies with our current and future customers and can provide a source of significant competitive advantage.”

For more information about Harvest Dental Products, visit 

 Harvest Dental, a product resource for dental technicians in more than 30 countries, has named Donald D. Park, as Senior Vice President of Global Business Development.

Harvest Dental fills leadership role for Global Business Development

, maker of the Orion line of welders, has announced the 

, reportedly the company’s most advanced micro welder ever. The welder features advances in design and use that are said to simplify all aspects of micro pulse arc welding.

 introduces an all-in-one head unit containing the welder and touch screen user interface, mounted upon a single-point-attached articulating swing-arm. The Orion 200i

 offers more user customization through click-and-weld settings to advanced control of every aspect of the welding process. Additionally, Sunstone Engineering has released the Orion 200i

 at a very competitive price, making the Orion 200i

“Since its inception, Sunstone Engineering has brought the most innovative and affordable micro welding solutions to the market. Our products enrich people’s lives and businesses,” says Dr. Aaron Astle, PhD, Sunstone Engineering’s Founder and Lead Engineer. “Once again, with the Orion 200i

, we introduce a welding product rich with features, created by our talented team of engineers. The space-saving, all-in-one arm mounted welding unit, welding waveforms that emulate laser-like welding, and seam mode-that produces up to 30 welds per second-are just a few of the Orion 200i

’s features and just a small sample of what’s coming out of our R&D lab here at Sunstone Engineering.”

A previous version of the Orion 200i welder at work in the lab.

		Save and load user based custom settings

		Screen based feedback for default metal, advanced control and tack welding modes.

		Touch-control dial, with number pad option, to set weld power levels from 0.01 to 200 joules.

		Control over weld waveform, ignition type and agitation levels.

		Single, Rapid and Seam modes of welding-up to 30 welds per second.

 Sunstone Engineering, maker of the Orion line of welders, has announced the Orion 200i2, reportedly the company’s most advanced micro welder ever. The welder features advances in design and use that are said to simplify all aspects of micro pulse arc welding.

Latest Orion micro welder said to improve efficiency and benchtop ability

Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology

 has announced the upcoming launch of a new Virtual Full Denture Training Program.

The program was underwritten and produced through the generosity of 

 to provide new learning tools for dental technicians in removable technology.

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This five-module removable video program documents a patient case from initial chairside assessment through placement of the final dentures. Each individual module was scripted and produced to document each step of the denture process between the dentist and the dental laboratory technician. Dr. Lars Bouma and Mr. Jerry Kaizer (Murray-Kaizer Dental Lab) provided clinical and technical guidance throughout the program development and production. The program reportedly provides a visualization of the chairside and labside protocols and is written to deliver key insights into the collaboration needed between the dentist and the technician to ensure the best denture solution for the patient. 

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"The Foundation’s mission is to ensure accessible high quality education to meet ever changing workforce needs," says Leon Hermanides, CDT, foundation chair. "

 continue to be a growing segment of the dental laboratory market, and many technicians, who focus on crown and bridge, are getting to this arena and have skills gaps on dentures. Additionally, today’s dental school graduates receive less hands-on training in removable prosthetics. This program will serve as a valuable resource for both target audiences”

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The new program will be available formally through the online education platform on the Foundation website by the end of the first quarter, 2015.

“DENTSPLY Prosthetics has been committed to removable product solutions for more than 110 years. As part of our corporate commitment to give back to the industry, we are pleased to have this opportunity to work with the Foundation to enrich their training tools and curriculum in Removable Technology Programs. We believe this new virtual training program and live video materials will provide significant value to a broader base of dental professionals,” says Catherine Bonser, Director of Marketing, DENTSPLY Prosthetics.

For more information on the Foundation (to donate, learn about grants and scholarships and continuing education programs), visit 

 The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology has announced the upcoming launch of a new Virtual Full Denture Training Program.

FDLT announces new online removables course

 is a high-performance polymer (HPP) with 80-percent higher compressive strength than 

Pekkton can be milled, like PEEK, but also pressed, reportedly making it the first HPP most labs are able to process in-house. Labs are said to be able to use this ivory polymer can to create lightweight, resilient frames and substructures for ceramic, e.max, acrylic and composite.

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 products are said to be ideal for use with Pekkton, the product will be available in the United States exclusively through 

 as soon as mid-February. anaxdent will also offer courses and support for the material. Call 877-897-6598 or visit 

 Pekkton from Cendres + Metaux SA is a high-performance polymer (HPP) with 80-percent higher compressive strength than PEEK polymer.

Anaxdent North America announces Cendres + Metaux SA high-performance polymer

Panthera Dental recently announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Panthera Anti-Snoring Device.

This product is a removable intraoral device used for treating snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. It consists of two custom fabricated splints that fit separately over the upper and lower teeth and engage by means of adjustable rods.

The device functions as a mandibular repositioner, maintaining the lower jaw in a forward position during sleep. This mechanical protrusion acts to increase the patient’s pharyngeal space, improving their ability to exchange air during sleep.

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The device is a prescription device customized for each patient and has an adjustment mechanism enabling the amount of mandibular advancement to be set by the dentist or physician at the time of fitting the device. The device can be adjusted only by the dentist. The maximum protrusion of the device is 15 mm in 1-mm increments.

“We are very proud to announce the Panthera Anti-Snoring device to the US market,” says 

, Executive VP USA of Panthera Dental. “This particular product is one of the smallest, most effective and patient-friendly devices in the market today. The potential and the impact of sleep challenges for the dental industry is enormous and will add significant value to dental practices who can now impact so many patients and their families lives in a completely new way.”