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01. Can you tell us about the recently announced Vision 2020 plan?

10 Questions: Andy Molnar Executive Vice President, Straumann North America

New 3-D, streaming-video intraoral camera launched at CEREC 27.5.

What you need to know about the new CEREC Omnicam from Sirona

The CAD/CAM custom-made Narval™ CC mandibular repositioning device (MRD) is designed for patients with mild to moderate OSA, as well as those who are unable to comply to CPAP treatment. It also is a first-line treatment for snoring in the absence of OSA. The CAD/CAM technology through selective laser sintering is said to ensure a precise fit and comfortable retention, enabling a high degree of customization to suit the complex dental anatomy of individual patients.

New dental product: Narval CC™ mandibular repositioning device by Great Lakes Orthodontics

Kerox Dental Ltd. is a unique corporation with a long history of industrial ceramic manufacturing success. This success has allowed them to transition into the dental industry with amazing results. The company’s specialty product is an advanced Zirconium Dioxide that exhibits superior optical qualities through 30% higher translucency indexes.

New Company Profile: Kerox Dental Ltd.

A Q&A with Steve Sheehan, Straumann's Vice President, Lab Business North America.

Straumann offers labs choices in digital processes

Big news involving a pair of large dental companies was announced Thanksgiving week. Ivoclar Vivadent, headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein, announced the acquisition of Wieland Dental, a major supplier of dental systems solutions. The acquisition should be completed by the end of the year.

Ivoclar Vivadent to acquire Wieland Dental

This week, a double dose of Dr. Peter Dawson – clinical expertise and his insights into CAD/CAM.

VIDEO: DPR Friday - Dawson Academy's Complete Dentistry Curriculum, now in DPR

3Shape, maker of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, will host an event on Sept.13 at 101 James Doolittle Blvd, Long Island, NY from 6:30pm-9:30pm. 3Shape will introduce the TRIOS digital impression solution system to dental professionals in preparation for its release later this year.

3Shape to introduce TRIOS digital impression system at NY live event

Frequently, I find I have to convince dentists that their technology plays an important role in their practice marketing. The fact is, technology has huge marketing implications-especially for dentists who have added CAD/CAM technology, such as CEREC® or E4D, to their practice. While these types of devices are on the high end of equipment expenditure, they are also on the high end of consumer appeal. Quite simply, patients are eager to find ways to spend less time in the dentist’s office.

Marketing your CAD/CAM system

3Shape showcased the TRIOS® intraoral scanner at the International Dental Society’s (IDS) meeting in Cologne, Germany last spring. Editors from Dental Products Report were present and recounted the crowds standing around to watch live demos in action.