DMG Launches NEW DentaMile Desk MC System

 

Plug-and-play system is designed to let dental professionals embrace digital dentistry effortlessly 

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey – October 18, 2023 DMG introduces the DentaMile Desk MC system, a complete and validated solution tailored for dental practices and small dental laboratories venturing into the world of dental 3D printing. This all-in-one system comprises a 3D printer, a washing unit, and a curing unit, creating a seamlessly integrated trio. 

The DentaMile Desk MC system delivers impressive performance and high precision in a convenient compact size. Seamlessly integrated with plug-and-play technology, the system ensures effortless coordination and immediate usability. 

The first component of the DentaMile Desk MC system is the DentaMile Desk MC-5 DLP printer. Its compact shape fits anywhere, yet it offers a spacious 5” x 3” x 3.5 build platform area for the simultaneous production of multiple devices. This user-friendly printer is compatible with all standard dental CAD programs (STL files). 

Additionally, the DentaMile Wash MC unit provides fast and fully automatic cleaning of the 3D-printed devices via highly efficient preset programs and its generously-sized cleaning container. Its magnetic mixer and removable basket ensure a thorough isopropyl alcohol cleaning of both devices. 

Lastly, the DentaMile Cure MC, is also designed with compactness and user-friendliness in mind. This curing unit’s Omni 360° technology – an advanced ultraviolet LED arrangement – ensures uniform curing of 3D-printed devices. The dual-frequency technology, featuring two wavelengths, adequately cures a variety of resins. 

The DentaMile Desk MC system can be used with DMG’s LuxaPrint suite of light-curing 3D printing resins and with DentaMile connect, the Company’s cloud-based design software with easy step-by-step guided workflows and an algorithm that automatically nests and slices print jobs. The DentaMile Desk MC system also comes with DentaMile CAM MC nesting and slicing software to prepare files for 3D printing. 

For more information about DMG, please visit https://www.dmg-america.com/. 

PreXion Launches New X-Ray Sensor Along With 3-in-1 Imaging System

 

PreXion Launches New X-Ray Sensor Along With 3-in-1 Imaging System

PreXion, Inc., a leading provider of dental imaging solutions, has announced the launch of two new products: the Evolve Sensor intraoral dental digital imaging sensor and the PreXion3D Evolve CBCT, PAN and CEPH. These new products expand PreXion's dental imaging portfolio and offer clinicians advanced features and capabilities to improve patient care.

Evolve Sensor

The Evolve Sensor is a high-definition intraoral digital imaging sensor that provides clinicians with the precision they need for accurate and safer diagnoses. The sensor is fully compatible with all x-ray equipment available on the market and features user-friendly software designed to provide a smooth transition to digital imaging.

PreXion3D Evolve CBCT, PAN and CEPH

The PreXion3D Evolve CBCT, PAN and CEPH is a 3-in-1 imaging system that provides clinicians with a complete dental imaging solution in a single product. The system combines cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), panoramic (PAN) and cephalometric (CEPH) imaging into a single unit, providing clinicians with the ability to capture all of the necessary images for diagnosis and treatment planning in a single session.

The PreXion3D Evolve features a number of advanced features, including:

• High-resolution imaging

• Low radiation dose

• A fast scan time

• A user-friendly interface

• A comprehensive software package

Benefits for Clinicians

The Evolve Sensor and PreXion3D Evolve offer clinicians a number of benefits, including:

• Improved image quality: Both products produce high-resolution images that provide clinicians with a clear and detailed view of the patient's dentition.

• Increased efficiency: The Evolve Sensor's fast scan time and the PreXion3D Evolve's ability to capture all of the necessary images in a single session can help clinicians to streamline their workflows and improve patient throughput.

• Reduced radiation exposure: Both products use low-dose radiation technology to minimize the patient's exposure to radiation.

• Enhanced patient care: The Evolve Sensor and PreXion3D Evolve can help clinicians to provide more accurate and comprehensive diagnoses and treatment plans, leading to better patient outcomes.

The Evolve Sensor and PreXion3D Evolve are significant additions to PreXion's dental imaging portfolio. These new products offer clinicians advanced features and capabilities to improve patient care.

REMastered Sleep Aims to Disrupt Sleep Industry with Preventative Airway Health Device for Children

 

REMplenish JrTMMyo-Nozzle is designed to help children establish an optimal foundation of airway health by strengthening their airways to improve breathing and sleep 

Minnesota-based REMastered Sleep is launching its newest product aimed at helping children ages three to nine years old breathe and sleep better. The REMplenish JrTM Myo-Nozzle is a smaller version of the popular REMplenish Myo-Nozzle designed especially for children to strengthen their 

REMplenish Jr Myo-Nozzle is a small drinking device that comes incorporated into a water bottle or can attach to a straw. The REMplenish Jr requires the user to push their tongue up rather than sucking in with their cheeks to get the water flowing. This unique mechanism provides targeted exercise repetitions effectively strengthening the tongue and airway muscles. 

”There is an airway health epidemic, with over 1 billion people suffering from sleep-related breathing disorders. Our modern soft food diets have resulted in smaller and weaker airways impacting our ability to breathe and sleep,” Anders Olmanson, CEO of REMastered Sleep said. “By providing this simple solution, we can change the trajectory of a child's airway health for a lifetime of better breathing and sleep.” 

Healthcare professionals have been using the REMplenish Jr Myo-Nozzle and have reported meaningful results. “I have seen great improvement in my younger patients who use REMplenish Jr. You can see the difference in their facial structures, the way they swallow and their tongue posture,” Karindy Ong, a speech language pathologist in Texas said. “I can’t wait to see how it can help more kids improve their growth and development, airway, and sleep.” 

REMplenish Jr is available now. Visit remasteredsleep.com to place your order, see a video about how it works or find more information.   

About REMastered Sleep: 

Minnesota-based REMastered Sleep is on a mission to eliminate preventable airway health issues. Their journey began in 2020 with an idea to help the estimated 1 billion people suffering from sleep-disordered breathing with REMplenish targeting snoring and sleep. Inspired by a didgeridoo study and backed by myofunctional therapy research, the patented REMplenish Myo-Nozzle was created. By now targeting issues in early childhood, the potential to prevent future generations from sleep and breathing disorders is within reach. Learn more at remasteredsleep.com. 

Henry Schein Suffers CyberSecurity Incident

 

This past Saturday, October 14, 2023 Henry Schein suffered a cybersecurity incident.  I want to give credit to the company for coming forward immediately to let customers and the industry know about the incident.

Usually a company waits months before letting anyone know, but Schein has made this announcement quickly and honestly.  Good for them!  While no company ever wants to have something like this happen, I'm proud of HS for being rapidly truthful about the situation.

Here is their official statement:

This email is to inform you of an important operational matter. Please note that this is an operational email and is not a marketing message, therefore, it is going to those that are opted in, and to those that have previously opted-out. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 

Throughout our more than 90-year history, Henry Schein has been committed to serving your needs as a valued partner. We regret to inform you that on Saturday, October 14, we determined that a portion of our manufacturing and distribution businesses experienced a cybersecurity incident. Henry Schein promptly took precautionary action, including taking certain systems offline and other steps intended to contain the situation. 

We have engaged outside cybersecurity and forensic information technology experts to help investigate any data impact and respond to this situation. Henry Schein also has notified relevant law enforcement authorities. 

The precautionary action to take down certain systems has led to temporary disruption of some of Henry Schein’s business operations, and we are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible so that we can continue to provide the service you have come to expect. 

We have determined that the Henry Schein One practice management software used by our clients has not been disrupted. Other Henry Schein businesses are also unaffected, and these businesses will communicate separately with customers. 

If you have an urgent question about an order or any other additional inquiries, please call your Field Sales Consultant, email us at custserv@henryschein.com, or call us at 1-800-372-4346. 

The Henry Schein Service Department and Installation teams remain fully operational during this period. We are steadfastly committed to supporting your office needs. Kindly bear with us if you experience any interruptions or delays when reaching out to our dispatch hub due to higher-than-normal call volume. We appreciate your understanding. 

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this incident may have on your business. We will provide updates when additional information becomes available and, as always, we thank you for your support.

OraQ TM ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

Transforming practice growth and case acceptance with Artificial Intelligence

OraQ announced today the official launch of its commercial operations in North America, offering dentists a state-of-the-art clinical decision support system that harnesses the analytical power of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

“We are so excited to launch OraQ's technology to dentists everywhere, giving them software that drives precision patient care and has been shown to increase treatment acceptance rates by up to 30%. Said CEO and co-founder, Dr. Amreesh Khanna.

Unlike other Artificial Intelligence platforms available today OraQ’s FDA and Health Canada approved platform is far more than just an imaging tool. According to co-founder Dr. Mike Parchewsky, “OraQ is a comprehensive treatment planning technology that analyzes the complete patient profile to uncover treatment opportunities that might otherwise be missed.”

"After years of working with disparate dental data, we have harnessed the power of AI to provide useful insights to clinicians and patients." said co-founder and Chief Technical Officer, Wayne Madhlangobe.

With its interactive patient portal, dentists are finding improved patient engagement through enhanced trust and transparency. The result is a better experience for both patient and clinician.

“Our impact and vision are about helping Dentists every day and anywhere deliver a patient experience that will be fulfilling and create lasting and meaningful relationships with their patients!", says Dr. Khanna.

For more information, visit www.OraQ.ai. 

Benco Dental acquires PPO Profits, a leading dental practice solutions firm focused on fee optimization and revenue cycle management

 

The strategic acquisition will help Benco Dental better serve customers by offering class-leading fee negotiations, credentialing, and other revenue cycle management services

As a private practitioner, I can tell you from first hand experience about the struggles of trying to get adequate reimbursement of services from third party payers.  It doesn't matter what an office charges for a procedure, it matters what they actually get paid for that service.  I remember once discussing a hospital bill with my father.  He complained that a procedure "cost $15,000".  I said, "Dad, look at what the doctor actually got paid."  I pointed out that for that $15,000 dollar procedure, the doctor had actually received $2500.

Because of situations like that, it's important for a doctor(s) to have someone on their side that can help them minimize third party write-offs so that the office stays profitable.  Benco Dental has stepped up in a big way to help their customers maintain. profitability.  Here's the news...

Benco Dental, the nation’s largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, today announced the acquisition of PPO Profits, one of the market’s leading providers of dental fee negotiations and revenue cycle management services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Benco Dental will operate PPO Profits as a standalone company, and PPO Profits will continue to serve current clients without interruption. Anna DuHamel, previously Benco Dental’s VP of Sales for Strategic Markets, has assumed the role of Chief Business Officer at PPO Profits.

“In today’s healthcare business climate, it’s essential for dental practices committed to succeeding long-term to strike a spot-on balance between generating enhanced revenue and delivering remarkable value to patients,” said DuHamel. “Adding PPO Profits to our portfolio allows us to immediately offer Benco Dental customers a proven solution for optimizing revenue from both insurance and cash patients.”

Anna Duhamel, Chief Business Officer, PPO Profits

DuHamel

Benco Dental has long offered a comprehensive suite of added-value practice growth and development services. PPO Profits is additive and will remain a separate entity. “PPO Profits has a very distinct mission that will compliment, but live separately from, services under umbrellas within Benco Dental like practice transitions, dental office design and IT,” explained DuHamel.

PPO Profits was founded by Vivek Kinra. After two decades in the corporate world, he left his job to take a more active leadership role in his wife’s startup practice. That led to forming PPO Profits with the goal of helping dental offices become more profitable while being contracted with PPOs. The company initially focused on fee negotiations and credentialing, but quickly expanded into billing and claims processing, and in-office membership plans. Within five years, PPO Profits was serving thousands of dentists nationwide with a workforce of 70 full time professionals and growing revenues 50% year-over-year.

“I connected with Benco Dental immediately and saw firsthand how they value their employees and customers. As a family-owned and customer-focused company rooted in the dental industry for decades, Benco Dental is the ideal organization to seamlessly assume the mission of PPO Profits,” said Kinra. “With Benco’s considerable resources, support, and leadership, I am confident that PPO Profits will be better equipped to serve dentists and assist them with all things dental insurance. I am psyched about the future and this next phase of the company, and am super excited to support the growth in a consulting capacity.”

About Benco Dental

Benco Dental is Driving Dentistry Forward® with innovative solutions and our caring family culture. Our industry firsts include Painless® electronic ordering, automated supply management, BluChip® customer loyalty rewards, CenterPoint design/equipment superstores and OneVisitTM open architecture CAD/CAM. Independent since 1930, our over 1,400 dedicated associates serve customers at locations nationwide including 400+ sales representatives and 300+ factory-trained service technicians. Benco Dental is one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Healthcare and among Pennsylvania Best Places to Work® for 13 of 16 prior years.

DEXIS to Launch DEXIS 10 Imaging Suite with DEXassist Feature

Image courtesy of DEXIS

Leading innovator of dental imaging technologies, sensors, intraoral scanning, and CBCT solutions, DEXIS announces the launch of the DEXassist solution with 2D findings powered by Assisted Intelligence (AI). The DEXassist solution integrates AI features from DTX Studio™ Clinic into DEXIS 10 Imaging Suite Software. The solution helps practitioners to detect six pathologies in 2D intraoral X-rays including carries, calculus, bone loss, periapical radiolucency, root canal filing deficiency and discrepancy at margin of an existing restoration. Built on the proven DEXIS Imaging Suite Software platform, the DEXassist solution is designed to enhance diagnostic confidence, efficiency, and productivity.

The DEXassist solution seamlessly integrates with practices' existing DEXIS 10 software for fast access to capture 2D intraoral X-ray images with your existing DEXIS sensors, requiring no additional training.

"Integration with current DEXIS software means that installation is quick and easy for practices that are already familiar with DEXIS systems," says Lori Clements, Vice President, Commercial, North America at DEXIS. "This allows staff to begin using DEXassist right away without having to learn how to operate a new system."

The DEXassist solution additionally allows dentists to leverage AI-enabled 2D findings for efficiency when diagnosing patient conditions and planning treatments. With a simple click, clinicians can identify up to six different focus areas when acquiring X-rays directly in DEXIS software.

"DEXassist's AI solution helps to identify and supports diagnoses in up to six areas of dental pathologies, helping clinicians and staff to save time and optimize patient care," explains Brian Gooch, Vice President, Global Product Management. "DEXassist also allows practitioners to share AI findings with patients in an easy-to-understand format when discussing their diagnosis and treatment plan."

This newest software solution enables standardization in workflows and streamlines processes across the practice.

Because DEXassist is built on a proven DEXIS software platform, practices can expect the same reliable performance they've come to associate with the DEXIS software they use every day. For added confidence, DEXIS offers a 30-day free trial for the DEXassist solution.

To learn more about the new DEXassist solution, visit https://dexis.com/en-us/dexassist-earlyaccess

About DEXIS

DEXIS is a global leading brand in digital radiography for 70+ years. Today, DEXIS has brought together the most trusted brands in 3D imaging, intraoral scanning solutions, and diagnostic software to provide you with a complete digital diagnostic solution under a brand name. Our innovative award-winning technology enhances the way you diagnose, accelerates your workflow, and delivers simpler treatment paths with better patient outcomes. For more information, please visit https://www.dexis.com. 

About Envista Holdings Corporation 

Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including DEXIS, Nobel Biocare, Ormco, and Kerr united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Its comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a broad range of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry.