Product Bites – March 8, 2024 Part 2

Product Bites – March 8, 2024 Part 2 Podcast Transcript:

Welcome to Product Bites a weekly podcast from Dental Products Report providing you with a rundown of recently launched and updated dental technologies, materials, instruments, and everything else you might use with patients or while running your practice.

I’m your host for this week, Kellie Nock, and we’re following up for part 2 of this week’s Product Bites. In this part, we’ve got 8 new products with launches from SprintRay, Air Techniques, A2Z Imaging, BIOLASE, AMD Lasers, HeyGears, Kerr Dental, and Ori Dental

So let’s get to it and learn about these newly launched dental products.

First up...

Diving in with Apex Base and Apex Teeth, featuring NanoFusion™ technology for optimized strength, durability, and esthetics in 3D printed dentures. These materials exhibit high fracture and wear resistance, enhanced translucency, and a range of shades for teeth and gingiva. Suitable for chairside production of custom dentures, Apex Base and Apex Teeth aim to elevate the standard for durable and esthetic 3D printed dentures.

Air Techniques introduces the FlowStar Touch, a new benchmark in nitrous oxide sedation. This next-generation system combines elegance with superior technology, featuring a flat touchscreen control and high-quality, wear-resistant materials. The auto-compensating total flow rate ensures a balance between oxygen and nitrous gas, saving time and reducing costs. With features like automatic fail-safe protection, acoustic and visual information signals, and integrated error and assessment memory, the FlowStar Touch aims to provide safe and efficient nitrous oxide sedation within dental practices.

A2Z Imaging introduces the DUO Wireless-Ready Sensor, a game-changer in dental X-rays. This sensor, available in two sizes (DUO1 and DUO2), delivers enhanced image quality for handheld or mounted X-ray procedures. The QuickSwap™ Replaceable Cable ensures protection of the sensor head, allowing swift replacement of damaged cables. Offering both direct-connected and wireless capabilities, the DUO Sensor prioritizes patient comfort and is compatible with major software brands, including Dentrix Ascend, Carestream, Dexis, Eaglesoft, and more.

BIOLASE, Inc. presents the Waterlase iPlus Premier Edition™ dental laser, featuring enhanced customization, improved graphics, remote diagnostics, and support. This extraordinary update boasts modular software design, ensuring clinicians invest in the capabilities they need while facilitating seamless upgrades. With a larger touchscreen display, improved graphic user interface, and comprehensive service support, the Waterlase iPlus Premier Edition aims to provide an intuitive and efficient laser experience for dental professionals.

AMD Lasers introduces the Acuity Direct X-Ray Photon Detection Intraoral Sensor, offering high-quality images at an affordable price. Utilizing direct x-ray photon detection technology, this sensor enhances durability and affordability. Acuity combines the speed of CMOS with the clarity of PSP, providing clinicians with clearer diagnoses and improved patient care. With features like ergonomic design, image customization options, and durability tested for over 500,000 exposures, Acuity sets a new standard in intraoral sensors.

HeyGears presents the Automated Case-by-Case Clear Aligner Production Solution, revolutionizing orthodontic workflows. This automation-focused digital dentistry solution streamlines production processes and boosts efficiency while delivering economic and time savings. Using the UltraCraft A3D Ortho's large-scale build platform, the solution enables organization and printing of clear aligner models for a full patient's case in a single operation, eliminating manual sorting and optimizing overall productivity.

SimpliCut™, the new pre-sterilized single-patient use diamond burs line, aims to maximize efficiencies in dental procedures. These fast-cutting diamond burs eliminate the need for cleaning, sterilization, and processing, featuring shanks designed for true concentric running. Individually wrapped and sterilized to high industry standards, SimpliCut offers a range of shapes and color-coded grit sizes for easy identification, catering to varied patient needs.

Ori introduces Ori 2.0 and the Ori Tech Membership™ program, offering a transformative approach to advanced dental technology. Ori 2.0, featuring Ori PhaseLogic™ Technology, enhances impression scanning with up to 7 microns of precision. The Ori Tech Membership program provides affordable access to cutting-edge technology, allowing clinicians to enjoy automatic device upgrades every 3 years. With minimal entry costs, dedicated support, and the Ori NextGen™ Guarantee, Ori seeks to make advanced dental technology easily accessible and beneficial for practices and patients.

That does it for this week's Product Bites from Dental Products Report. Stay up to date on all the latest dental product news by visiting dentalproductsreport.com/newdentalproducts.

I'm Kellie Nock saying thanks for listening. And we'll be back next week with all the latest new dental products on Product Bites from Dental Products Report.