DENTIQ from Ackuretta is a high precision chairside 3D printer designed to provide a premium ownership experience for every type of user. Equipped with auto-calibration and 100+ precalibrated materials, DENTIQ is designed to offer a simpler learning curve for beginners while providing the same level of accuracy and consistency that professionals are looking for.

Remote diagnostics for machine repair, easy component replacement, a built-in vat cleaning function, and a 2-year warranty makes owning DENTIQ the natural choice for chairside digital dentistry. The system’s package also includes 2 Extra Print Screens, an ethernet cable and a Wi-Fi Dongle. The machine’s size is 25 x 23 x 38 cm, and its print size is 120 x 68 x 140 mm.


Envision a future where dental clinics have a solution to 3D print end-product restorations chairside with lower cost, and higher efficiency. From Hardware, Software, Finishing Solutions, Materials, to Training Resource, Ackuretta keeps everythingIn-house and completed in the same day. Industrial-grade 3D printers like DENTIQ are part of this Ackuretta ecosystem.

For more information email the company at sales@ackuretta.com.

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Printer said to provide optimal accuracy and consistency while also being simple to learn to use.

Ackuretta Offering DENTIQ High Precision 3D Printer 

The History of Dental Filling Materials from Prehistoric to Modern Times

Dental issues have plagued humankind throughout history and evidence of preparing and filling cavities dates back at least 13,000 years. Here's a look at some of the different materials used to fill cavities over the years.

SS White Dental® has announced a new distribution partnership with Grignard Pure to create safer spaces for dentistry with the introduction of new technology. Grignard Pure™ is an antimicrobial air treatment solution that is formulated to kill more than 98% of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles in the air while in use.

Grignard Pure has just received a Section 18 Publish Health Emergency Exemption for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in Georgia and Tennessee in approved indoor spaces when adherence to current public health guidelines (social distancing, limited occupancy, etc) are difficult to maintain. It’s expected that other states will file for Emergency Exemptions in the comings days or weeks.

The partnership between the 2 companies will see the introduction of Grignard Pure into dental offices, starting with Georgia and Tennessee, and SS White will retain exclusive distribution as more states received EPA approval.

“We are very excited to partner with Grignard Pure to bring a solution to the dental community that targets the airborne pathogens which have caused significant loss of life, dental shutdowns, and immeasurable economic impact,” says SS White CEO, Tom Gallop. “We can now kill 98% of the virus that causes COVID-19 in the air. This builds on work we have done with great doctors for 175 years to bring better patient outcomes to the dental community. The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed needed dental care for many and dental practices have moved quickly to revamp infection control protocols. The use of Grignard Pure™ provides a key layer of protection to an effective COVID-19 safety protocol in dental office spaces that includes personal hygiene, mask protection, and social distancing, to ultimately restore patient confidence in returning for dental care.”

Grignard Pure is said to be the only EPA-regulated solution that provides continuous protection, killing SARS-CoV-2 virus particles as they enter the air from talking, coughing, sneezing, etc., significantly reducing what is the primary cause of infection. Grignard condenses and penetrates the virus, attacking its protein and membrane structure, and is reportedly safe for patients, practitioners, and the environment.

For more information, including a full list of approved use sites included in the Emergency Exemption and access to safety and efficacy reports, visit 

Grignard Pure has just received an Emergency Exemption from the EPA and SS White will help introduce the air treatment solution to dental offices.

SS White Becomes Exclusive Distributor of Grignard Pure Antimicrobial Air Treatment

Business intelligence solutions provider P&R Dental Strategies, LLC announced an exclusive partnership with Denti.AI. The partnership aims to create advanced AI-assisted dental image analysis tools to complement P&R’s suite of utilization review solutions for dental payers.

“This partnership is a perfect strategic and tactical fit,” said Paul T. Sheils, CEO of P&R. “By combining P&R’s market-leading big-data and analytics expertise with Denti.AI’s deep AI expertise and innovative technology, P&R takes yet another bold step to further advance our mission to provide our dental payer clients with the most sophisticated and cost-effective technology-enabled solutions to optimize their dental operations. Denti.AI impressed us with their state-of-the-art computer vision technology, their deep dental clinical image analysis expertise, and, best of all, their shared vision of how AI technology, including AI-powered dental image analysis, will be a key part of the future of dental analytics.”

"We are thrilled to be entering into a strategic technology partnership with the premier big data and analytics company in the dental industry," said Dmitry Tuzoff, founder & CEO of Denti.AI. "P&R has built a reputation as the 'Gold Standard' in dental claim review and we're excited to combine the power of our advanced AI-powered dental image analysis platform with P&R's suite of advanced, technology-enabled utilization review solutions. I'm eager to show the market just how powerful it will be to combine the speed and accuracy of our AI-powered computer vision dental image analysis platform with Pronto's big-data, algorithmic, and rules-based smart claim review selection engine. Our organizations are aligned in the belief that AI-powered image analysis can bring significant innovation to the dental claim review process and we're excited to see what additional solutions we will develop together."

Sheils added that he is particularly excited about future plans to deploy Denti.AI’s image analysis engine to enhance and complement P&R’s smart claim review selection tool, Pronto®.

The partnership's aim is to create advanced computer vision-assisted review tools for dental payers.

P&R Dental Strategies Announces Partnership with Denti.AI 

Carestream Dental has announced a new partnership with Howard University to provide digital solutions to the university’s College of Dentistry. The intent of the partnership is to give students the resources they’ll need to deliver excellent care once they start practicing. The in-kind gift is valued at $430,000.

Students at Howard’s College of Dentistry will be able to start training on technology from Carestream Dental—allowing them to experience first-hand how digital dentistry makes treatment more approachable.

“When we partner with universities, we know we’re investing in the future of the industry,” said Lisa Ashby, CEO, Carestream Dental. “But this partnership with Howard is different. This is more than an investment in the future of dentistry, it’s an investment in young, diverse talent—both doctors and STEM students—and supporting Howard’s mission in improving access for underserved populations. There’s no better return on investment than that.”

Carestream is also adding support to Howard University Hospital’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Post-Doctorate program and General Dentistry Practice Residency program. The hospital’s dental department will be equipped with new 3D cone beam CT units, which allows the department state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment imaging.

The company also plans to source Howard’s business and technical talent through internships in a variety of departments. There are also plans to include the university’s students, alumni, and professors in advancing product innovation, and both organizations plan to share speakers across a variety of disciplines.

“We are excited about our partnership with Carestream Dental and we are thankful for their generous contribution of this advanced digital technology,” said Andrea D. Jackson, dean of the Howard University College of Dentistry. “The partnership is a great opportunity for our students and will be for years to come.”

Howard’s College of Dentistry is recognized as the 5th oldest dental school in the US and graduates about 75 students per year.

“Howard University’s leadership team, especially its president, Dr. Wayne Fredrick, made this partnership a natural fit,” Ashby said. “I admire Dr. Frederick’s commitment to changing the underrepresentation of African Americans in healthcare, and—as one of the few women running a multi-national medical device and software company—his passion regarding gender equality also resonates deeply.”

Carestream Dental contributed digital dentistry technology to the university and has committed to using the college's talent to fill internships in various departments.

Carestream Dental Announces Contribution, Partnership with Howard University

The latest addition to the VeriBrand line of 3D printing resins from Whip Mix is VeriCast OS, a new castable resin.

The material's red color is said to make it easier to discern details in printed parts. It is suited for printing crowns, bridges, substructures, and removable partial frameworks, and the resin is durable but burns out cleanly without leaving ash or other residue. The material is designed for both investment casting and ceramic pressing, and pairs optimally with Whip Mix ResinVest. 

VeriCast OS resin works with LCD and DLP printers in both 385 nm and 405 nm wavelengths.

The new castable resin material is the latest expansion to Whip Mix's VeriBrand of 3D printing resins.

Whip Mix Announces VeriCast OS 3D Printing Resin

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Dental practice coach Mike Massotto joins Editorial Director Noah Levine to discuss challenges faced in the dental practice and how to solve them. In this episode, Mike takes on the issue of stress in a practice, where it originates, and how to manage it.

30 Minutes of Therapy – Episode 1 – Dealing with Stress in the Dental Practice

The US dental laboratory arm of Henry Schein, Inc., Zahn Dental, has announced a new distribution agreement with Terrats Medical, S.L. Terrats is the Spain-based manufacturer of the DESS® Dental Smart Solutions system which offers implant solutions for dental lab technicians.

The DESS system consists of a wide range of connections and platforms including analogs, screws, hybrid bases, solutions for angled screw channels, multi-unit abutments for screw-retained prosthetics, and digital workflow components designed to be compatible with leading implant brands. These options are designed to give lab techs the ability to produce the entire treatment from temporaries to screw or cement-retained prosthetics and help dental labs simplify their purchasing process and production workflow, and reduce inventory from a variety of implant manufacturers.

“Zahn is committed to providing innovative, integrated health care products and services that customers can rely on to help deliver high-quality patient care,” said Rita Acquafredda, president, Global Laboratory Business, Zahn Dental. “The DESS portfolio of prosthetic components can help laboratory technicians produce premium restorations with reliable and durable prosthetic materials, further amplifying Zahn’s ability to deliver end-to-end solutions, and helping our customers’ implant businesses thrive.”

All DESS components come with a lifetime warranty and DESS is offering to cover implant replacement in cases where the manufacturer does not honor its warranty.


“As DESS continues to innovate and ensure its current portfolio reflects the needs and demands of today’s industry, we are pleased to partner with Henry Schein’s laboratory business to help enhance the array of options its customers can access,” said Dr. Hans Berglund, Business Development, DESS Smart Solutions.

The US dental laboratory arm of Henry Schein, Inc., Zahn Dental, has announced a new distribution agreement with Terrats Medical, S.L

Zahn Dental Announces Distribution Agreement with Manufacturer of DESS Implant System

The acquisition of Datum Dental will open up significant opportunities for Dentsply Sirona within its Implants segment. With a track record of simplifying and developing innovations for regenerative procedures, the OSSIX® portfolio will support the vision to become one of the leaders in the dental regeneration industry.

With innovative products driven by the GLYMATRIX®core technology, OSSIX bio-durable design will ensure long-term predictable and superior results. The OSSIX dental regeneration products will support and enhance the future of implant dentistry and oral care.

The biomaterial sector is an important cornerstone of the future of dentistry, according to Dentsply Sirona, and this acquisition is another important step to deliver on the company’s purpose to empower dental professionals to provide patients with better dental care and make people smile, according to Gene Dorff, Group Vice President Implants Product Group of Dentsply Sirona.

Since 2016, Dentsply Sirona has already been in distribution agreements with Datum Dental. Today, Dentsply Sirona is promoting the full OSSIX portfolio (OSSIX®Plus, OSSIX® Volumax, and OSSIX™ Bone) in the U.S., Canada, Colombia, France, Belgium, UK-Ireland, Nordics, Poland, Romania, Turkey and Hong Kong.

Clinicians will benefit in the future from OSSIX products’ being implemented in a broad set of solutions and workflows and Dentsply Sirona’s capacity to invest in the future development, the companies state. The strong OSSIX portfolio will be the foundation of the Regenerative portfolio of Dentsply Sirona. The transaction is expected to close in January 2021, following customary approval requirements.

Acquisition of Israel-based company, known for its innovative regeneration products with the clinically superior proprietary technology GLYMATRIX®, complements Dentsply Sirona’s existing implant dentistry strategy.  

Dentsply Sirona Acquires Dental Regeneration Products Company Datum Dental

Designed to keep dental practices and other workspaces safe, Omni CleanAir, maker of commercial-grade air purification systems for demanding environments, recently announced the launch of a new family of portable air purification devices. 

The OCA Professional Series is designed to eliminate the dangers of pathogens, including COVID-19, from everyday workspaces in offices, schools, medical and dental practices allowing businesses to reopen safely and stay open safely.

This new solution eliminates 99.99 percent of dangerous airborne particles, inactivates viruses and bacteria and does so at the same ventilation rates required by hospitals, says Paul de la Port, President of Omni CleanAir.

For more than three decades, Omni CleanAir has designed and built air purification systems to deliver safe air in ultra-demanding environments, including healthcare facilities for infection control and patient isolation, communities impacted by wildfire smoke, and even in the decommissioning of nuclear facilities.

Omni CleanAir’s portable units combine high-capacity airflow, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), and true HEPA filtration to remove dangerous airborne particles and disable pathogens as quickly as every 5 minutes.

This new portable air purifier is said to exceed medical-grade air purification standards yet is affordable and designed for everyday work and classroom environments. The device can be set up in minutes without any training, according to Omni CleanAir.

The new OCA Professional Series is specifically designed for easy deployment into everyday indoor spaces with:

Simple installation and operation that requires no special training or expertise

Powerful performance that achieves up to 12 complete air changes per hour

The individual models differ only in airflow capacity, providing maximum flexibility to accommodate the near-endless shapes and sizes of everyday workspaces. Multiple units can also be used to increase airflow in larger treatment areas.

For more information on the Omni CleanAir units, which are made in the USA, visit 

Groundbreaking, portable air purification system delivers infection control to everyday workspaces and eliminates dangerous airborne particles.

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Dentsply Sirona Acquires Dental Regeneration Products Company Datum Dental

OCA Professional Series from Omni CleanAir Designed to Keep Dental Practices Safe