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November 3, 2008

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A New Level of 3-D Imaging Education Is Now Available For Dental Professionals

The i-CAT® Imaging InstituteSM expands its 3-D imaging educational curriculum

Imaging Sciences International (ISI), the leader in Cone Beam 3-D dental imaging, is dedicated to providing dentists with the foremost 3-D products as well as offering education on this powerful and valuable technology that raises the level of patient care. In response to this commitment, ISI developed the i-CAT Imaging Institute in Raleigh, North Carolina, one of the country’s most prestigious learning centers to meet the demand for knowledge in the rapidly growing area of 3-D imaging.

Since its opening in February 2008, the Institute’s focus has been education of ISI i-CAT ® and Gendex GXCB-500™ owners. This unique center has now expanded its program to offer Continuing Education courses for both dentists interested in the technology, as well as those who have invested in it.

The Institute’s highly skilled educators include W. Bruce Howerton Jr., DDS, MS, Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, Maria Mora, DDS, MS, Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, and Laura Jansen Howerton, RDH, MS, Director of the Institute, as well as guest lecturers in dental and medical fields. Their goal is to provide attendees with insightful information on the benefits and applications of 3-D imaging.

“With any new technology, the right training makes all the difference in the effective and efficient delivery of quality patient care,” shares Dr. Howerton. “Here at the Institute, we strive to give dental professionals the tools to help grow their 3-D aspirations into practicing reality. We urge dentists who are interested in or using 3-D to visit us to increase their knowledge and gain the most from this powerful tool.”

Seminar subjects range from fundamental information designed to aid dentists in the decision to move forward with 3-D imaging to more advanced courses that include radiation biology and physics, oral and maxillofacial anatomy and pathology, treatment planning, developing relationships between dental and medical professionals, and an introduction into 3-D imaging software programs.

ISI, along with Gendex, is passionate about the education of 3-D imaging. “Since we lead the industry in dental Cone Beam 3-D technology, as represented in our i-CAT and GXCB-500 systems, we are proud to also take the lead in 3-D education,” affirms Chuck Ravetto, Vice President of Global Marketing for Danaher’s imaging companies. “As the need for this type of training increases and evolves, we are poised to further expand our programs at the i-CAT Imaging Institute.”

Dental professionals are welcome to visit www.i-CAT3D.com or contact Laura Howerton at 919-571-1404 or laura.howerton@imagingsciences.com to gain more information about courses offered at the i-CAT Imaging Institute, including the last two remaining comprehensive courses for 2008, “Successful Implementation and Utilization of Cone Beam 3-D Imaging in Your Practice,” held on November 13-14 and December 11-12 (space is limited).

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About Imaging Sciences International:

Serving the dental industry since 1992, Imaging Sciences International is at the global forefront in the development and manufacturing of the most advanced computer-controlled dental and maxillofacial radiography products, and internationally recognized by highly regarded dentists and radiologists as one of the most innovative companies in dental imaging. The company’s marquee product, the i-CAT, now exclusively distributed by Henry Schein Dental, is the leader in dental Cone Beam 3-D imaging creating anatomically accurate three-dimensional images at a significantly lower cost and less radiation than traditional CT scans. Learn more about Imaging Sciences’ cutting-edge technologies at www.imagingsciences.com.


About Gendex Dental Systems

Gendex, a global leader in the manufacture of reliable, innovative, and affordable x-ray and imaging equipment, offers solutions for both general dentists and specialists. The highly recognized product line includes CBCT and digital panoramic/cephalometric x-ray systems, DC and AC intraoral x-ray units, digital intraoral sensors, intraoral cameras, and imaging software. The company’s dedication to exceeding the needs of dental professionals, have earned Gendex numerous awards from the dental community and the design world. Learn more about the GXCB-500 and other Gendex imaging products at www.gendex.com.