Top 10 DPR News Articles of 2022

The VivaScan from Ivoclar was a big news item in 2022, making its mark as the company’s newest digital imaging technology. It features a slim, lightweight, ergonomic design with the flexibility to accommodate all workflows. Thanks to its plug-and-play function, it can be used as a mobile, portable system. The VivaScan only needs to be plugged into a laptop via a single cable, further simplifying its use. Another of VivaScan’s features is its integration into the Ivoclar Cloud, making it easy to adopt for dental practices. With digital dentistry and imaging at the forefront of many new technologies, it is no wonder that this news was so popular in 2022.

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In March 2022, Dentsply Sirona announced the launch of its Primeprint Solution, the 3D printing system suitable for dental practices and labs. This solution, unveiled at a Dentsply Sirona event, is a fully robust 3D printing system. The printer uses digital light processing technology, in which resins are polymerized using UV light. The light projector hardens the resin layer by layer. Primeprint as a 3D printing solution also automates the postprocessing of printed objects, making it appealing to dental professionals hoping to simplify many manual processes.

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Kuraray Noritake announced a new veneer cement in April featuring color stability, wear resistance, and relatively easy cleanup. These features combine to create the PANAVIA Veneer LC cement, formulated for ease of use per Kuraray America Dental Division Senior Technical and Marketing Manager Dinesh Sinha, PhD, who offered insight on this news. “As an extension of our top-performing PANAVIA line of cements, PANAVIA Veneer LC is an essential addition to the adhesive armamentarium or any dentist looking for a veneer cement with the ideal properties of high bond strength, excellent esthetics, controlled application, and easy cleanup,” Dr Sinha said.

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What was perhaps the most alarming dental news came in April 2022, when the American Dental Association (ADA) was victimized by a cyberattack where practice data was compromised. Dental Products Report^® readers flocked to this news item, hoping to gain insight into what happened, which provided actionable insight on what to do next per the ADA. This cybersecurity incident has since been addressed, but at the time of posting, readers could learn about what happened and what the next steps would be.

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Another new scanner on the market, the Aoralscan 3 Intraoral Scanner from Aurident, made news toward the end of 2021. The Aoralscan 3 can be applied for clinical indications including general restorations, implants, and orthodontics. The lightweight scanner has 1-button control, auto antifogging, and a dynamic LED indicator, and is ergonomically designed for optimal handheld operation. It is no surprise that this scanner made a big impact in 2022 with its enhanced features and evolution from the Aoralscan 2.

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Dentsply Sirona made many headlines in 2022 for its innovations in a variety of dental specialties. In this case, Dentsply Sirona’s SureSmile solutions were unveiled in April, showing off orthodontic and whitening capabilities that could appeal to dental professionals looking to expand orthodontics in their practice. Notable in this solution is the SureSmile VPro, an orthodontic acceleration device that uses high-frequency vibration to reduce patient discomfort and improve aligner tracking.

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At the beginning of the year, Midmark announced new ergonomic cabinetry titled the Synthesis collection. These cabinets aim to save space and make storage more efficient. The wall-hung configurations are designed to improve reach and increase ergonomic storage while decreasing hard-to-utilize areas in the same amount of space. The gravity-fed, angled-flow shelving offers improved visibility and accessibility to supplies. Bins and dividers are designed for better organization and workflow. Although cabinetry might not be at the forefront of discussion on dental innovation, the numbers proved that readers were interested in a new ergonomic and efficient way of storing equipment and supplies.

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Following the trend of increased attention on ergonomics, one of the biggest news stories of 2022 was the new Infinity VUE Loupes from Designs for Vision. Readers were curious about the new features of these loupes including the enhanced 3.0× and 3.5× magnification. Mounted on a Steam frame and with the side shields attached, the VUE Loupes weigh 3.2 oz. They arrive in a silver and matte black plastic case lined with antimicrobial black foam. The case has a secure fastener and keeps the loupes protected. A 45-day free trial is available, and a limited lifetime warranty is offered.

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In June, British medical technology company NeedleSmart announced its expansion to the US market to protect American health care workers and patients from the rising tide of needlestick injuries (NSI) by way of its NeedleStick Pro. This device is designed to destroy a contaminated needle in a sealed chamber in 6 seconds by heating the needle to 2372 °C, killing potentially harmful pathogens, viruses, and bacteria adhering to the needle. Within seconds, the needle is compressed into a tiny ball and released from the device as a safe sphere of metal at the tip of the syringe, minimizing postprocedural NSI. The FDA-approved device was newsworthy to dental professionals curious about a safe, effective way of minimizing NSI.

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As artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced, it makes sense that the FDA is recognizing this technology’s value in helping patients. In March, AI company Pearl received FDA clearance for its Second Opinion software. Second Opinion uses its AI to identify common dental conditions in patient x-rays. Second Opinion will demonstrate the utility of AI in the medical and dental space, according to Pearl CEO and founder Ophir Tanz, who offered insight on the news. “This clearance is a major milestone not only for our team and for the many dentists, advisers, and partners who have contributed to Second Opinion’s development, but also for dentistry itself,” Tanz said in the news story. “AI is a paradigm-shifting technology that will add value across the entire health care continuum. Because x-rays are a regular part of every dental patient’s experience, the first place most [individuals] will encounter the power of medical AI technology will be in their dentist’s chair. Second Opinion’s FDA clearance has made that possible.”

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