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	The Greater New York Dental Meeting and ADA Annual Meeting are right around the corner, and there will be plenty of new dental products to see at these much-anticipated shows.

	For GNYDM, the exhibit hall is open from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 in New York. ADA 2015 takes place Nov. 5-10 in Washington, D.C. To help you navigate the aisles and booths at these meetings, DPR is highlighting 40 products that should be on your must-see list.  

	Many of the products are making their official debut at the meetings while others are tried-and-true favorites. In any case, the meetings are a great opportunity to get your hands on the best, most innovative products available now to dental professionals.

Related reading: 2015 "Best of Class" Technology Award winners announced

	Continue to the next page to see the products...

Elipar™ DeepCure-S and Paradigm™ DeepCure LED curing lights

	With the 3M™ ESPE™ Elipar™ DeepCure-S and Paradigm™ DeepCure LED curing lights, dental professionals reportedly can be more confident they have achieved a uniform and deep cure, even when they can’t get the light in a perfect position. The new curing lights are said to have optimized optics so they deliver a beam that is more uniform with rays that stay more parallel and spread minimally as they travel away from the source.
	
	3M ESPE
	800-634-2249  |  

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	3Shape’s D2000 is designed to have improved accuracy and multiline scanning, a breakthrough scan technology that has been shown in trials to increase scanning speeds by upwards of 30 percent. With a die scan time of 15 seconds and full-arch scan time of 25 seconds, there is no need for a separate die scan. The D2000 features 4 x 5 MP cameras and color texture scanning.
	
	3Shape
	908-867-0144  |  

More on the D2000: 3Shape releases two new D-series lab scanners

	In collaboration with dental teams, A-dec designed two new products to promote ergonomics and encourage proper posture and positioning all day long: A-dec 500 stools and a new lever-style foot control. The new, feature-rich A-dec 500 stools are said to provide pressure relief support via a dynamic seat assembly that enables good blood flow to the legs while setting up the lower lumbar for a proper, healthy torso posture. Both the doctors’ and assistants’ stools feature a dynamic seat designed on a suspension frame that flexes and conforms to the body’s every move.
	
	A-dec
	800-547-1883 |  

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	ACTEON North America announced the launch of its next-generation phosphor plate scanner, the PSPIX. Reportedly combining revolutionary size, modern design and remarkable ease-of-use, the PSPIX is said to represent the next level of PSP design, technology and function. The PSPIX is designed for a very small footprint, high quality and contrasted images, incredibly fast acquisition times and removable parts for easy sterilization.
	
	ACTEON North America
	877-4ACTEON  |  

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	Monarch Surface Disinfectant Wipes reportedly provide you with a fast, effective and easy way to clean and disinfect your hard surfaces throughout the office. The ethanol-based, bleach-free formula is said to deliver a broad-spectrum kill of 25 microorganisms, including TB, MRSA, HIV and Hepatitis B & C, in just one minute. Monarch wipes are 56 percent larger than standard wipes (7” x 9” vs. 6” x 6.75”), allowing you to cover more surface area and saving you time and money by using fewer wipes.
	
	Air Techniques
	516-433-7676  | 

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	The Anutra Local Anesthetic Delivery System

 is said to be a revolutionary way to simply buffer local anesthetics. With buffering, practitioners reportedly can be more productive, efficient and profitable while providing a more comfortable experience. In addition, the Anutra Feedback Aspiration Syringe® is designed for multiple doses in a single syringe.
	
	Anutra Medical
	984-235-0009  |  

More from Anutra: New delivery system reportedly provides simple way to buffer local anesthetics

	Swiss medical technologies company Bien-Air Dental S.A. introduced EVO.15, said to be the safest contra-angle on the market today. In procedures making use of electric handpieces, the briefest 12-newton contact between the instrument’s push button and the patient’s inner cheek causes the former to overheat, resulting in possible burn injuries. Equipped with patented COOLTOUCH+™ heat-arresting technology, EVO.15 is said to be the only contra-angle proven never to exceed human body temperature.
	
	Bien-Air USA, Inc.
	800-433-2436  |  

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	BISCO’s universal bottle adhesive, ALL-BOND UNIVERSAL

, is now available in unit-dose packaging. The reportedly convenient, easy-to-handle, orange-colored unit dose is said to offer efficiency and reduce the potential of cross contamination. ALL-BOND UNIVERSAL unit dose is available in 50- and 100-count kits and does not need to be refrigerated.
	
	BISCO
	800-247-3368  |  

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An increased demand for both elective and implant-based dental treatments has also created a rising demand for temporary restorations. Many dentists use provisionals to prevent deterioration while patients wait for their final restoration.

	These temporaries are often needed for anywhere from two weeks to a year or more so strong and durable provisional materials are necessary to keep the restoration stable so the patient can function in the meantime.

	Additionally, advances in millable metals like CoCr mean that casting metal isn’t always a necessity for those labs specializing in PFMs. Together, these two material types are revolutionizing what dental technicians can do in their milling machines.

	We wanted to give you a quick roundup of some of the leading PMMA and CoCr materials out there. Whether you’re a small lab, large lab or somewhere in between, here is a snapshot of the top temporary material companies and products.

Category cruncher: Predictable posterior composites

 is a stained acrylic for long-term temporary restorations with an in situ time of up to 12 months. The blank consists of multiple shade layers that correspond to the shade gradient of a natural tooth. They are available in sizes between 13 mm and 20 mm and various dentin shades. Conventional cutters, trimmers and polishing pastes can be used for finishing and polishing. Restorations can be fabricated fully anatomically and veneered with conventional crown and bridge resins. Crowns and bridges of up to 14 units can be fabricated using Ceramill TEMP Mulitlayer. Customized, esthetic gingival forming with implant restorations is also a possibility.â¨

Category cruncher: The importance of implants

 are said to offer the highest quality and most esthetic temporary material in a wide selection of shades and sizes to meet your laboratory’s PMMA demands. It is 100 percent FDA approved, easy to polish and can be stained and layered for maximum results. ArgenPMMA discs are available in 16 Classic VITA shades, one monochromatic bleach shade, ultra-clear, pink and seven multi-shade discs, including bleach, in a range of sizes to fit most mills.â¨

	â¨Empire Dental Solutions introduced 

, a CoCr alloy from White Peaks that can be milled in any open milling system (wet or dry). Designed to effectively eliminate the need for outsourcing and allowing technicians to utilize the same milling process for both zirconia and metal, this high strength alloy is said to allow for up to 14 unit bridges and is sintered in an argon sintering furnace for 4.5 hours. With the ability to mill and finish NP metals in-house using the current milling system and burs, a lab is able to provide quicker turnaround. In addition, it is said to reduce the need for remakes, increasing the profit margin.â¨

	â¨We have been working with White Peaks’ CopraSintec K for more than six months. This product is incredible. It does not bubble, is nonporous and works with any porcelain. CopraSintec K is very easy to work with. We have done more than 1,000 crowns, and all of them were perfect.â¨

- Sergey Myastkovskiy, owner of Smile Tech Solution Dental Lab and Milling Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Product roundup: The most perfect porcelain accessories for your laboratory

Ivoclar Vivadent-Telio® CAD for Zenotecâ¨

, part of the Telio system of laboratory and clinical temporary materials, is said to enable the fabrication of temporary anterior and posterior crowns or bridges with a maximum wear period of 12 months. Telio CAD for Zenotec is available in six shades and multiple thicknesses. Combine Telio CAD with Telio Lab LC (light curing) staining and layering materials to provide extensive characterization options. High production, excellent polishability and true-to-nature gloss are said to provide outstanding results. High flexural strength and shade stability reportedly make Telio CAD a great choice for the extended wear periods that may be encountered for complex cases. Clinicians can use the esthetic Telio CS cementation and relining products to ensure reliable results.

Category cruncher: In-office whitening products

Jensen Dental-Jensen PMMA Millable Provisional Materialâ¨

 has released Jensen PMMA Millable Provisional Material, a frame-based product for use with the Preciso Digital Dentistry Solution’s M200 Mill and other 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ materials approved mills, including the Lava Form and Preciso M500 (formerly the CNC 500). Jensen PMMA joins a portfolio of other materials available through Jensen Dental’s Preciso solution, including 3M ESPE’s Lava Plus High Translucency Zirconia and Lava Ultimate Restorative, Jensen HT and XT Zirconia and Jensen WX Millable Wax. Jensen PMMA is available in 20 mm thick frames and in shades A1, A2, A3 and B1.â¨

 is a long-term PMMA-formula chairside tooth shade resin for use in fabricating temporary crowns, bridges, partials and splints and in the laboratory for denture teeth. It is color-stable for extended life and available in shades B1 (59), B2 (61), A1 (60), A2 (62), D3 (65), A3 (66), B3 (67), 68, C2 (69), B4 (77), A3.5 (81) and A4 (87) for greater selection. The shades are said to provide a natural appearance when matching patient requirements.â¨856-663-4700   |  

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 is a new multilayered PMMA material from Primotec. This ultra-esthetic temporary material combines five-plus layers of colors into one disc, giving the restoration the most natural look possible. The top of the gradient disc is lighter and very translucent (incisal) and gradually shades down to the bottom, which is darker (cervical). The discs are composed of special acrylic resins combined with organically modified ceramics for increased translucency and superior mechanical properties. Due to the strength and esthetics, PREMIOtemp is designed for long-term cemented or screw-retained temporaries. The discs come in a variety of shapes for different types of milling machines and heights up to 25 mm. The material is FDA-approved and available in most VITA shades.   â¨

Related reading: PREMIOtemp Multilayered PMMA now available in new size

	â¨Available in multicolor and monocolor blocks, 

 consists of ï¬ber-free homogeneous, cross-linked acrylate-polymer with a microï¬ller. Exhibiting a well-balanced combination of tensile strength and elasticity, the blocks are described as ideal for the fabrication of multi-unit, fully or partially anatomical long-term temporary bridge restorations. In addition, VITA CAD-Temp materials are designed to offer good long-term stability (wearing period up to three years) and abrasion resistance, lasting color stability and natural ï¬uorescence for exceptional esthetics.â¨

More from VITA: New VITA Easyshade V makes shade matching a snap

Whip Mix-Vericore® millable pmma discsâ¨

 come in a variety of colors and chemistries. PMMA Clear is a sturdy, see-through burnout material; PMMA Ivory is a natural-looking burnout pattern material; PMMA Blue is ideal to use as a burnout pattern because it reportedly makes determining thicknesses easy; and PMMA Gradient Temporary is said to provide the patient with a naturally beautiful, long-lasting temporary anterior restoration.

Related reading: Whip Mix debuts new app for model mounting

Zahn Dental-Zirlux Temp/Zirlux Temp Multi

 are PMMA discs designed to be ideal for the precise fabrication of temporary restorations. These PMMA restorations can be used for up to 12 months intraorally, reportedly providing a valuable esthetic option for managing fit, function and phonetics. Zirlux Temp is available in 17 shades and four disc sizes. Also produced in multiple sizes and thicknesses, Zirlux Temp Multi is a multilayered PMMA choice for various milling machines, laboratories and milling centers.â¨

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These temporaries are often needed for anywhere from two weeks to a year or more so strong and durable provisional materials are necessary to keep the restoration stable so the patient can function in the meantime.

The future of millable materials is here

	The latest furnaces are highly advanced with numerous options.

Sintering furnaces are HOT, and it’s not just about the temperature. Companies throughout the industry have recently released newer and better versions with higher speeds and larger capacities, as well as the ability to handle a wide range of materials.

	These furnaces are also technologically advanced, including sophisticated touchscreens, preset and customizable programming ability and high quality LEDs, allowing you the ultimate control that produces results that will make both your clients and their patients happy. Both efficient and effective, the latest sintering furnaces can put out restorations, crowns, copings, substructures and more.

	We wanted to bring you a quick roundup of some of the leading sintering furnaces out there. Whether you’re a small lab, large lab or somewhere in between, here is a snapshot of some of the top sintering furnace companies and products.

â¨Amann Girrbach will introduce a new, improved generation of the Ceramill Argotherm shielding gas sintering furnace later this year. Its enlarged furnace chamber is designed to enable easier and more reliable handling of the removable Ceramill Argovent sinter chamber, while an integrated compressed air and shielding gas monitor is said to ensure even higher process reliability during the sintering procedure. Equipped with a touchscreen and a clear, conceptualized display for optical control of the sintering process, the successor model also reportedly provides increased comfort in terms of operability and handling.

â¨The inFire HTC speed is a high speed, high capacity sintering furnace that is said to accommodate numerous indications and material choices, including the ability to sinter milled cobalt-chrome substructures and full-contour oxide ceramic restorations with speed and efficiency. The furnace chamber stacks up to two crucibles, providing the capability to sinter bridges of any size in a single 60-minute firing and single-unit crowns and copings in as little as 10 minutes. Preset programs are designed to process all materials that can be milled on inLab® systems, including the Sirona inCoris® line, VITA In-Ceram, IPS e.max® ZirCAD and full-contour zirconium restorations.

â¨The VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS is a fast, compact and efficient high speed sintering unit that is designed especially for high temperature sintering firings and all dental ceramic substructure materials. By utilizing a material-friendly procedure with a controlled cooling phase of up to 400 °C, the system can sinter bridge substructures with up to nine units and fully anatomical restorations in only 80 minutes. For convenience, the unit includes a firing chamber designed with a capacity of up to 25 units.â¨â¨

â¨Whip Mix has announced a new furnace solution, the Infinity ZR sintering furnace. With 30 programs and four stages, the Whip Mix Infinity ZR furnace has been designed to offer the user flexibility and consistently accurate sintering of zirconia materials. The Infinity ZR sintering furnace features thermal web technology, which reflects infrared heat for more even heating, delays start time up to eight hours and sinters up to 60 units at a time. The Infinity ZR comes complete with one lidded sintering tray, one 8 oz. jar of sintering beads and spatula.â¨â¨

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â¨The Zircar HotSpot 110 sintering furnace reportedly allows you to easily achieve the highest translucency in your copings with its ability to sinter up to 1720° C and an easy-to-program, open controller. Zircar Zirconia, Inc., was the first company to commercialize high temperature fiber insulation in the 1970s. This premium insulation combined with the company’s 40 years of experience sintering ceramics is said to go into each HotSpot 110. Since 2004, Zircar has supplied the dental lab market with these reportedly highly durable, 110V furnaces that are made in America. Each furnace holds two trays and comes with a three-year warranty.â¨â¨

	Zirkonzahn-Zirkonofen 600/v3â¨The redesigned Zirkonofen 600/V3 sintering furnace has been constructed for easy use with a front 4.3” color touchscreen control panel display for changing parameters. In addition, built-in LEDs show the status of different procedures. Thanks to the two MoSi2 heating elements, the furnace is able to reach a final temperature of up to 3,092 °F (1,700 °C). The furnace has a 0.6-liter combustion chamber capacity, making it possible to sinter up to 60 units in a single sintering process. The Zirkonofen 600/V3 sintering furnace offers up to 10 preset sinter programs for different zirconia materials and can configure on-demand customized programs.

	â¨The VARIO S400 sintering oven, now available from Zubler USA, is said to be unique in its appearance, performance, size and features. Utilizing the CAD/CAM engineering expertise of Dental Concept Systems combined with the experienced furnace engineers at Zubler in Germany, this joint engineering project from both divisions of the Zubler Group is said to result in the release of an oven of extraordinary quality and features. The importance of the sintering process during the manufacture of restorations from zirconium oxide has long been underestimated. New presintering staining options and an increased variety of materials require more complex processing options that few sintering furnaces on the market can handle. The VARIO S400 is designed to address these complex processing needs with proven and advanced technology.

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hese furnaces are also technologically advanced, including sophisticated touchscreens, preset and customizable programming ability and high quality LEDs, allowing you the ultimate control that produces results that will make both your clients and their patients happy.

Sintering technology heats up industry

 features eight of the products that have been honored with the 

2015 Pride Institute “Best of Class” Technology Award

The annual technology awards aim to recognize the most important technologies in the industry.

These awards highlight products of the highest integrity and of the greatest innovation in the dental community. “Best of Class” products have been thoroughly evaluated by an objective committee of experts; the winners are products users can trust and contain critical components that will benefit dentists’ practices, teams and patients.

See more 2015 award winners: Pride Institute's 2015 Best of Class winners: Part 2

 Color digital impression taking solution scans and captures intraoral images in realistic-looking color. RealColor™ Technology helps to create scanned images 

with the appearance of real teeth and gingiva. The natural-looking colors provide an excellent scanning experience, and make it easy for clinicians to distinguish between the different types of restorative materials (metals, enamel, composite, etc.), recognize bleeding areas, see color transitions on teeth and easily identify margin lines with enhanced detail and share highly accurate images with lab technicians.
	 

Pride Advisory Board Member Dr. Paul Feuerstein


	Digital impressions and the digital workflow are probably the fastest-changing technology in the profession. Keeping up with the “latest” is almost a weekly process. For the past year, though, 3Shape has moved rapidly forward with advancements in the TRIOS scanner that put it in front of the pack. Earlier this year, at the IDS show in Cologne, it truly captivated attendees from around the world. The speed, accuracy, true color and new software make this easy to use and quite predictable. The fact that most laboratories utilize 3Shape design software, which can be used with any digital impression system, gives a bit more credence to the reliability of this unit.


	Of all the systems I tested, 3Shape’s openness and workflow were the most attractive. You have TRIOS

 and the Dental System™ CAD/CAM software made by the same company. You don’t need two different partners. You know the support is there if something doesn’t work-one office to call if you have any questions. In theory, because of its openness, we knew we could accept files from dentists with other scanners. However, after completing the testing, we ended up working only with TRIOS

 scans. We felt they produced the best impressions and have since based our business model on dentists using TRIOS

Continue to page two to read about the ACTEON SOPROCARE and SOPROLIFE...


	Using autofluorescence and chromatic amplification, the SOPROCARE prophylaxis camera reveals caries, new and old plaque and gingival inflammation. A complete oral exam can 

be completed with one device. It operates in three modes: PERIO mode highlights the old and new dental plaque and gingival inflammations, even at the early stage; CARIO mode Detects enamo-dentinal caries from stage 1 (code ICDAS II); and DAYLIGHT mode can also be used as a camera, providing all of the necessary tools to perform a complete and time-efficient oral examination.

SOPROLIFE is an imaging fluorescence device reportedly aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of caries. The auto fluorescence technology in SOPROLIFE is said to allow dental professsionals to detect occlusal or interproximal decay, even in its earliest stages, which can often by missed by the eyes or X-rays.


	Minimally invasive dentistry, CAMBRA and new materials are leading dentists to be a lot more conservative than the teachings of G.V. Black. This understatement shies us away from extension for prevention and also tells us when early intervention is necessary. It is important to be able to go past the explorer “stick” and decide whether to “watch” an area or initiate treatment, whether it be sealant, remineralization or minimally invasive preparation and restoration. In the situation of watching for remineralization, the SOPROLIFE and SOPROCARE (with a new plaque/inflammation detection mode) give the practitioner a quick visual method to evaluate the initial need as well as the follow-up to see if further treatment is necessary.
	
	

Using fluoroscopy and a very good intraoral camera, the view can be evaluated at the time of inspection and the image stored for comparative evaluation at a later date. In addition, during restoration preparation, the practitioner can “see” if the caries was completely removed in an instant and much more easily than caries detection solutions. It can be a humbling experience. The bonus is that the units are excellent intraoral cameras when not in caries or plaque mode with settings from full-arch to very close macro views, which is excellent for seeing fractures.


	One of the most important diagnostic tools in my practice, SOPROLIFE is my go-to for the detection of early caries, defective amalgams or composites and broken restorations. It is also part of my armamentarium during treatment; I use the Macro mode for the detection of cracked teeth and broken cuspids.
	
	Our case acceptance, productivity, patient satisfaction and insurance payments have all increased in no small part because of the impact of SOPROLIFE.

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Continue to page three to read about the Bien-Air iChiropro and iOptima...


	Swiss medical technologies company Bien-Air introduced the world’s first implantology system controlled by an iPad: t

. Users can reportedly discover the perfect 

working balance between their iPad and exceptional electronics for controlling the MX-i LED motor. The iChiropro is said to contain the most powerful motor on the market, with LED lighting and ceramic ball bearings guaranteeing a very long service life. In combination with the 20:1 L contra-angle, the iChiropro is designed to redefine ergonomics and ease of use.

 is a reportedly ingenious system destined to boost performance and efficiency for the most common dental procedures. From its practical design to its seamless setup and operation, every aspect of the iOptima was said to be thought out with simplicity in mind. Composed of a tabletop control unit and Bien-Air’s best-selling MCX brushless micromotor, the iOptima is designed to give users the option to upgrade their units with the latest technology at the most affordable cost.
	

Related reading: 9 of the coolest things we saw at CDA South and Lab Day West

Pride Advisory Board Member Dr. John Flucke


	The problems every dentist faces in both surgical and endodontic handpiece systems are evolution and obsolescence. By that, I mean endo systems and implant 

systems require electric torque-controlled motors that are preprogrammed with all the proper settings.
	Normally, the doctor purchases the motor from the same company that also manufacturers the files or implants. This means the motor is setup with the correct RPM, torque, etc. Changing these settings is possible but usually difficult. Frequently, when a new system is purchased or an old system is discontinued, a new motor is required.

That is, until Bien-Air introduced the iOptima and iChiropro. These two handpiece systems are powered by an iPod (iOptima) or an iPad (iChiropro). That means the handpiece systems are run by apps that can be updated to allow for new products in endo and implants, new parameters for those products, etc.

If a new implant comes on the market, all of the parameters required to place it are downloaded to the iPad and used by the iChiropro to control the handpiece. The iChiropro also allows for the patient name to be stored on the device along with all the all clinical data generated during the implant placement. The system literally records the torque used, RPM, length of time the handpiece was used during the surgery, etc.

The iOptima can be used for both endo and restorative. The app that controls the device allows for updates on new endo files (torque, RPM, etc), and the doctor can set preferences for the high-speed RPM desired during different procedures (amalgam removal, caries removal, etc).

These systems are designed to evolve as procedures evolve.


	I was looking for a new implant motor that would complement my state-of-the-art implant practice and was delighted to find the iChiropro. It is neat and tidy with a small footprint, and the saline feed is easy to attach to the unit. By far, the most interesting feature of the unit is the control system, which is a standard iPad-great for Apple aficionados! The controls are clear and easy-to-use and will function through a sterile cover. Combining that with the highest torque motor in its class makes it a winning combination for me.

Video: Bien-Air's iOptima makes it easy to transition from air-driven to electric

Continue to page fourto read about the VELscope VX


	Able to detect tissue abnormalities, the 

enhanced oral assessment system is said to be effective, minimally invasive and can be implemented seamlessly in a patient’s routine dental check-ups. The s

ystem’s blue-spectrum light causes the soft tissues of the mouth to naturally fluoresce. The device is designed to detect a wide variety of abnormalities so they can be discovered before they are visible to the unassisted eye.

Pride Advisory Board Member Dr. Marty Jablow


	Oral cancer is real, and it is the responsibility of every dentist to screen for it. In my office, we believe every patient should receive an oral cancer examination. We do the standard white light examination along with enhanced fluorescence screening using a VELscope VX. We consider this portion of the examination so important that we do not charge a fee. I don’t want patients to decline this enhanced examination because of cost or because they believe it is just a new profit center for the office. The VELscope VX is a small, battery-powered unit that is completely portable and can easily be shared between operatories. The VELscope VX provides the adjunctive screening I require and gives patients the peace of mind that we are doing everything we can to protect their health.

The VELscope VX is the standard of enhanced oral cancer detection. Every new device compares itself to VELscope. VELscope doesn’t just rest on its laurels. It has continued to make the devices better. One limitation has been the ability to photograph a lesion. There were expensive adapters to allow DSLR or a point-and-shoot camera to be attached. This barrier to entry has since been removed. The most recent addition is an adapter that allows an iPod touch to be attached to the VELscope VX. This new adapter makes acquiring and sharing images easy. Screen your patients with white light and VELscope, save the photos and refer when necessary.


	It is our responsibility to complete a thorough oral cancer evaluation at every hygiene recall and re-examination, and the VELscope VX provides us with the reassurance that we are adding an additional dimension to the visual and tactile examination. With the VELscope VX, we can better differentiate between the normal appearance and the abnormal and document what we see with the camera. It is an effective way to communicate with other physicians, as well as patients.

Continue to page five to read about DEXIS CariVu...


	The CariVu caries detection system features proprietary infrared transillumination for seeing through the tooth, reportedly highlighting conditions not easily detected by 

other caries detection technologies. Dentists are said to be able to quickly gain confidence and confirm diagnoses, plus CariVu is easy to use.
	 

Pride Advisory Board Member Dr. Parag Kachalia

Cumulative ionizing radiation is a concern for many people in the world today, and practitioners must be cognizant of this concern when treating patients. In an ideal world, diagnostic assessment could be made without any ionizing radiation. The DEXIS CariVu device is a technology that is showing great promise to allow radiation-free diagnosis. Unlike a bitewing radiograph, where a practitioner must make an educated guess as to the position of the caries, the CariVu image clearly shows exactly where the practitioner should enter the lesion if surgical caries removal is indicated.


	This product is now a part of my everyday examinations. My patients will look at an image I take using the CariVu and immediately say, ‘Wow! That’s cool.’ If I have used the technology on them once already, they will remind me to use it next time. I don’t even want to show people their X-rays anymore. The CariVu is an excellent patient education tool. Anyone can use this device. It’s so easy to use, and it’s hard to get a false positive or miss something in the diagnosis. It’s a great piece of technology that is very accurate.

Related reading: The benefits of the DEXIS Platinum Intraoral Digital Imaging System

Continue to page six to read about the Digital Doc Iris HD...


	The new IRIS HD USB 3.0 is said to bring the smallest details into brilliant full-screen, high-resolution focus. The device includes dual-capture buttons and one-touch focus and even knows when to turn itself on and off when 

you pick it up and set it down. The IRIS HD precision optical lens array is said to produce extreme clarity, while Sony’s advanced HD sensor is designed to provide the finest picture quality. In addition, the USB 3.0 connector is said to fit standard delivery units.

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	I could not practice without the Digital Doc Iris HD. I use it on almost every patient, whether it is for diagnosis of a problem, for show and tell or for some other documentation. There are countless units in the marketplace ranging in cost from Asian imports for a couple hundred dollars on eBay to some in excess of $8,000. There are many variables and, to be honest, you can show a patient a fractured amalgam on the lower-end cameras. However, when you see images from a lower-end camera and the Iris HD side by side, you notice things on the Iris HD image you missed on the lower-end camera. Noticing things like fractures in restorations and teeth might change your treatment plan before you touch the handpiece. We have all found ourselves in the middle of a “simple” restoration only to encounter a cusp flying off or a fracture through the pulpal floor.

The winning camera comes from Digital Doc. The entire company focus is on one product, and it has consistently been the highest resolution, best illumination camera in the marketplace. By adding HD to the newest version, it rivals the low magnification of some microscopes. The color and clarity make it excellent for the practitioner’s diagnosis as well as the patient’s co-diagnosis and education. Button placement allows right- or left-handed use, and an attachment allows for full-face photos. Although the full-face may not rival a true digital camera, it is good, fast and easily disinfected.


	I have to say the new Digital Doc cameras we have are great. We bought five new cameras so we could put a camera in each treatment room, and it has already made a huge difference in the first month of use. I can’t stress enough how being able to show patients what we see changes everything. It is making a big impact on our practice, but, more importantly, it has convinced the patients to get work done that they need.

Related reading: The top advances in caries detection

Continue to page seven to read about Kerr SonicFill2...


	Retaining the same patented sonic-activation technology that made the original version successful, SonicFill 2™ reportedly incorporates a new filler system containing nano-scale zirconium oxide and silica oxide 

particles. This change is said to deliver excellent gloss, color-matching, wear resistance and strength to make bulk filling even easier and more reliable. In addition, SonicFill 2’s viscosity is designed to decrease dramatically during placement to ensure intimate adaption with the cavity surface.

Related reading: KaVo Kerr Group releases new products at IDS presentation

Pride Advisory Board Member Dr. Parag Kachalia


	Since its introduction only a few years ago, numerous practitioners around the world continue to adopt SonicFill and literally millions of restorations have been placed with it. 

Rather than rest on its laurels, the research and development team at Kerr has continued to look at ways to take a very good product and make it even better. To this end, the company introduced SonicFill 2 with even better physical properties than the original SonicFill formulation, which demonstrated phenomenal clinical success. SonicFill 2 has a new nano-scale zirconium oxide filler system that allows it to have even better wear resistance and strength. In addition, this new filler also allows a higher level of polishability. These improvements allow practitioners to comfortably place SonicFill 2 restorations without giving up any of the properties they were accustomed to having in their traditional resins. Thankfully, these improvements have in no way taken away from the efficiency of the product. Some of my oldest restorations are now approaching four years of service with SonicFill, and I am happy to report there have been no signs of sensitivity, marginal leakage or fracture with any of them. Simplicity, improved physical properties and clear positive return on investment are reasons SonicFill 2 is being recognized by the Pride Institute as a “Best of Class” product.


	I love this product. The material flows from the handpiece and into prep similar to a flowable composite but is firm enough to condense. While condensing the material, it did not stick to the instrument and pull out of the prep as my other composite often would. SonicFill 2 eliminated my problems with Class II restorations. I no longer need a base of a weaker flowable composite to fill voids, the pull-back of the material out of the prep is gone and the polymerization shrinkage is minimal, which allows me to bulk fill and maintain a nice interproximal contact.

Related reading: How to use Kerr SonicFill™ and SonicFill™2

Continue to page eight to read about Liptak Dental DDS Rescue...


	DDS Rescue is said to be the only system that can restore your practice data in minutes-versus days or weeks with traditional backups-and recover 

deleted files and corrupt databases immediately. If your server fails, you reportedly can run your practice off the DDS Rescue failover server, an onsite unit designed to get your office back up and running in 10 minutes. The system routinely copies files to the cloud, storing them in multiple encrypted facilities. The server can be accessed via the web so you can manage your business remotely.
	 


	Practices are acquiring more data through their paperless office and digital imaging than ever before. As the amount of data grows exponentially, the threat to that data grows, too.

 Data protection is paramount to a practice, and systems must be in place to secure and protect the data. Office data is something you cannot afford to lose. Office downtime from data loss is costly. So how do I protect data in my office? Liptak’s DDS Rescue, a failover server that backs up not just my data but the entire server 30 times a day. Every evening, the data is encrypted and sent to an online data repository. So, with this system, you get the best of both worlds: fast 10-minute recovery in an emergency situation in your office and the added security of your office server available in the cloud if your office has a disaster or the server is stolen. You get nationwide, year-round data monitoring seven days a week to ensure your back-up data is secure in the event you need a fast restore of the entire system or even just a file. Don’t worry about the governmental parts, as DDS Rescues service is HIPAA-, HITECH- and PIPEDA-compliant. Peace of mind has never been easier with DDS Rescue protecting my office data.

Related reading: How your dental practice will benefit by backing up and restoring the smart way

Dr. Stephen Dankworth, La Costa Dental Excellence


	I have been a customer of DDS Rescue for the past four years and was glad I was from the very first day. Even before the DDS Rescue System was installed, the initial assessment the technician performed found one of the two hard drives on my server was no longer running. Then, the very first night after we had installed the full system, my other hard drive failed. The very nice part about this is that the monitoring part of the DDS Rescue system detected that my server was down and the DDS Rescue technician was waiting for us the next morning to arrive at my office. He quickly got us up and running, eliminating a very serious problem before our day even began.

If that level of service wasn’t enough to convince me of the total worth of this unique system, then last month’s incident did.

My office received an email that supposedly came from one of our patients that contained a malware called 

 that infected my office server. The CryptoLocker gave me the choice of paying them a ransom or having them permanently lock me out of my office server, including all of my patient records. I phoned DDS Rescue, and the company immediately had me shut down my server. Technicians then went about having the DDS Rescue Unit take over and run my office network. This allowed me to not only continue to work but have my infected server completely stripped of all programs. Once my server was completely clean, all of my office files were placed back onto my server.

As a result of having the DDS Rescue system I was able to avoid paying a ransom and completely remove CryptoLocker from my server, which avoided the threat of having my complete server locked down and loosing all of my records forever.

DDS Rescue saved my practice twice. I can tell you from experience that if you don’t have a DDS Rescue System in your office right now you should. It’s scary to imagine how much I would have lost.

More on HIPAA compliance: is your dental practice completely HIPAA-compliant?

 In part one of our three-part series, Dental Products Report features eight of the products that have been honored with the 2015 Pride Institute “Best of Class” Technology Award.

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