Top 10 Dental Products Report News Items of 2023
With the rise of artificial intelligence everywhere, major data breaches, and the continued march of innovation, 2023 proved to be a notable year when it comes to dental news. Here's a look at the 10 most popular news items from the past year.
NSK Acquires Fellow Family-Run Company DCI
Dental company acquisitions always draw attention, and there were plenty of industry mergers in 2023. However, something about this merger news from late summer that caught people's attention and earned it a place on this list of the most viewed news articles of the year.
Henry Schein Addresses October 14 Cybersecurity Incident
Hacking has been a problem for the dental industry for many years, and while there have been major cybersecurity incidents in the past, the attack on Henry Schein in the fall was significant, and its impact is still being felt in many ways. It's no surprise this was one of the most viewed news articles this year.
Good Doctors USA Enter Distribution Agreement for Air2Zed X-ray Technology
Knowing where to go to find the latest technology for a dental practice is important, so news about new distribution agreements is always popular, and in 2023 this connection between a technology-forward distributor and a unique x-ray sensor wireless solution was among the most viewed news posts in 2023.
Crest Introduces Kids Color Changing Toothpaste
This is pretty simple. New product announcements always draw a crowd, and when it's a top over-the-counter brand coming out with a novel toothpaste idea, that crowd is always on the large side. In this case, the late March news of a color-changing Crest formula seemed like a possible April Fool's Day stunt, but this is indeed a real product, and the color-changing action is designed to help children brush their teeth for the recommend 2 minutes.
Tokuyama Expands Its Composite Line With Launch of OMNICHROMA Flow BULK
New product announcements are always among the most viewed news published by Dental Products Report, and for the past several years announcements of new OMNICHROMA fomulations have been among the most viewed. This trend continued in 2023 with the strong audience response to the announcement of the launch of a flowable bulk fill version of OMNICHROMA.
Fresh Health Unveils Proclaim™ Custom-Jet Oral Irrigator for At-Home Care
With it's custom fit mouthguard design, the Proclaim oral irrigator is a novel approach to efficiency in home care. Designed to clean and rinse a mouth in less time than it takes to brush and floss by hand, this ambitious approach to oral care drew plenty of attention since its announcement early in 2023.
Ultradent’s New J-Temp™ Temporary Resin Formulated For Maximum Usability
As previously noted, new product announcements are always among the most viewed content at Dental Products Report. Still, it can be hard to tell which new innovations will catch the eye of dental professionals at large. In this case, a seemingly simple early-year announcement of this new temporary material found itself an audience.
New Enhancements to DENTALEZ’s Aeras Utility Line Designed to Service All Practices
While artificial intelligence (AI) grabbed many of the dental technology headlines in 2023, connected technologies remained a hot topic as well. AI feels ubiquitous right now, but the timing seems right for dentistry to embrace smart devices such as the ultility equipment featured in this article. These solutions include smart features that monitor their performance in real-time.
New Navident EVO Dental Navigation System Unveiled
The latest version of this live surgical guide solution aims to make dental implant treatment more predictable and efficient. The system features an eye-catching design and software that helps create an optimal treatment plan and guides the clinician to deliver the planned outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence Deepfake Tom Hanks Used Without Permission for Dental Advertisement
In the fall cybersecurity news and AI news collided with an artificially created deepfake of actor Tom Hanks suddenly showing up to sell dental insurance. Hanks quickly disavowed the video before it spread too far vial social media, but this story is likely the first of many incidents where AI deepfakes are used to try to sell products.
