Dental Updates

Dentsply Sirona Opens New Centre of Dentistry in Hong Kong

APAC Centre for Dentistry in Hong Kong

On the 5th December 2018, Dentsply Sirona opened its doors to celebrate the newly opened, state-of-the-art Dentsply Sirona APAC showroom and training centre in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong.

On more than 430 square meters, Dentsply Sirona displays dental solutions, from equipment to consumables with a dedicated training centre for lectures and hands-on courses for dental professionals to gather and learn more about current and future technologies. The new training facility can accommodate up to 100 guests in a lecture set up and 45 participants for hands-on sessions. DenMat Holdings, LLC (DenMat) was named a 2018 EconAlliance Award Winner on 8th November 2018, at an annual forum hosted by the Economic Alliance of Northern Santa Barbara County (“EconAlliance”). A nonprofit organisation in Central California, EconAlliance comprises economic and community leaders interested in increasing family-wage jobs driven by innovation and support of key growth

Greater focus on advancing dental care in Asia Pacifi c

With the recent opening of the advanced training centres in Hong Kong and Singapore and more to follow in Malaysia and Indonesia in early 2019, Dentsply Sirona shows its investment and focus on advancing dental care in Asia Pacific. Mr. Henning Mueller, Group Vice President RCO Asia Pacifi c at Dentsply Sirona explained during his opening speech, “With the merger two years ago, two power houses came together. While this might be challenging, it also gives us the fantastic opportunity of offering full-fledged solutions to dental professionals with the vision to assist in providing better, safer and faster dental care.”

Furthermore, the official opening speeches were followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony and the evening was accompanied with classical music by Hong Kong Amateur Orchestra. industry sectors in the region. This mission is accomplished through collaboration and utilisation of regional assets that cumulatively enhance economic development eff orts within Santa Barbara County. “We are thrilled to receive the EconAlliance award and honoured to be recognised as a leading innovator in Santa Barbara County,” shares Mr. David Casper, Chief Executive Offi cer, DenMat. DenMat, through its innovative AdditiveReductive Template (A.R.T.) protocol, provides its dentist customers the ability to perform dentistry using a template

Excited guests

Dr. Yeung Ka Chun said, “It’s a nice and well equipped training centre for dentistry. I am looking forward to working with Dentsly Sirona in the near future.”

Dr. Tse Tak On believes that Dentsply Sirona will enable dental professionals to advance to next level with the clinical education provided in Dentsply Sirona’s new training centre.

Local dental professionals can look forward to a variety of clinical and technical continuing education curriculums, including hands-on teaching, live lectures, taught by internationally-known experts in all fi elds of dentistry, Dentsply Sirona is committed to empowering dental professionals through

DenMat Holdings, LCC Named 2018 EconAllicance Award Recipient

innovation and education. ■ that eliminates guesswork and increases quality. Dentists purchasing Lumineers minimal-prep veneers for their patients seeking a smile makeover most commonly prescribe A.R.T. This state-of-the-art template may be placed over the patient’s existing smile and provides dentists a step-by-step guide for tooth preparation, as well as other notable benefi ts.

EconAlliance, during the award presentation, called DenMat’s A.R.T. innovation a testament to the forwardthinking approach of DenMat’s leadership and management teams. Furthermore, it was noted that such services demonstrate a commitment to improving business processes for customer retention. ■

3Shape Trios Now Integrated with 3M™ and Clarity™ Aligners

3Shape TRIOS® users can now submit their digital scans to the 3M™ Oral Care Portal for treatment planning and delivery of Clarity Aligners.

The portal integration enables professionals to cloud-send their 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scans with just a click to the Oral Care Portal.

Clarity Aligners join the more than 50 orthodontic treatment solutions, sleep device providers, and 500 plus bracket libraries integrated with the 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner.

“3Shape is focused on providing professionals with open options and superior treatment solutions for their patients. The seamless After a successful launch in 2017, the Indonesian Dental Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) will return from 13th – 15th September 2019 to help improve Dental Health Standards in Indonesia through Scientifi c Education Seminars for dental professionals and an Exhibition with the latest products, services and solutions from international manufacturer, distributors and traders. Co-organised by the Indonesian Dental Association (PDGI) and Koelnmesse Pte Ltd/Traya Eksibisi Internasional, the Indonesia Dental Exhibition & Conference (IDEC) 2019 will be conducted at connection to 3M’s Clarity Aligners makes a terrifi c addition to the 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner and is a testament to the strong partnership between 3M and 3Shape,” says Mr. Allan Junge Hyldal, Vice President of 3Shape Orthodontics.

“We’re excited to off er this new integration with 3Shape as part of advancing the Oral Care Portal,” says Ms. Beth Edgar, Custom Orthodontics Business Director of 3M. “Having a process to easily upload and transfer fi les eliminates manual steps and enables the offi ce to complete their order for Clarity Aligners in a streamlined manner.”

Before sending 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scans to 3M for Clarity Aligner production, Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, from 13th – 15th September 2019. The first edition of the show successfully delivered a central networking platform for the Indonesian dental industry. There will be 229 exhibiting brands, fi ve national pavilions from 13 countries and 4,015 visitors from 30 countries participated in the very fi rst IDEC. Following in its footsteps, the second edition of IDEC aims to once again be the must-attend dental event for Indonesian dental practitioners. IDEC 2019 will occupy an expanded exhibition area of more than 7,000 sqm and will showcase a variety of exhibitors from dental materials, furnishing and equipment for dental practice and dental laboratory, infection control and maintenance, dental instruments and tools, and other accessories and auxiliary materials for dental practice use. “As the fourth most populous country professionals can take advantage of the 3Shape TRIOS Treatment Simulator app to first excite their patients and promote acceptance of the proposed treatment. Using the app, professionals can show onscreen the envisioned results of the orthodontic treatment. Furthermore, 3M’s portal is webbased, HIPAA compliant, easily accessible from anywhere, and supports treatment for aligners, combination treatment, and

IDEC Returns for Second Edition in 2019

retainers. ■ in the world, Indonesia is a market of interest for many dental companies from across the globe. This was refl ected in the strong international support we received at the previous edition of IDEC with fi ve international pavilions having participated from Germany, Italy, Switzerland, South Korea and China. For this edition, we have already secured two new national pavilions; Japan and the United States of America. In addition, we hope to have exhibitors from a total of 15 countries participating in IDEC 2019,” said Mr. Mathias Kuepper, Managing Director, Koelnmesse Pte Ltd.

“IDEC aims to be the must-attend dental event in Indonesia for every dental professional. With relevant scientific content at the conference and the latest technologies, services and solutions on display at the exhibition, visiting IDEC will help every dentist stay up to date with the ever-changing dental industry,” said Dr. drg. Hananto Seno, Sp.BM, MM, Chairperson, PDGI. ■

Straumann Group Set to Enter Clear Aligner Market in China

The Straumann Group has accelerated its strategy to enter the world’s second largest market for orthodontic clear aligners by partnering with Tianjin ZhengLi Technology Company Limited (ZhengLi Technology), whose clear-aligner system has regulatory approval in China. Straumann has obtained exclusive distribution rights in China for their aligners and will leverage its strong marketing, training, distribution and service capabilities to penetrate the highly attractive market. The two partners will collaborate to develop enhanced solutions in aesthetic dentistry.

“The need for orthodontic treatment in China is huge and ZhengLi Technology provides us with convenient, aff ordable, high-quality, state-of-the-art clear-aligner solutions that we can commercialise immediately. We have the sales and logistics network to reach customers across the country, as well as the organisation and infrastructure to provide training, education and customer Oxyfresh, the leading provider of naturally safe and environmentally-friendly products for people and pets, announced on 19th December their partnership with Benco Dental to expand their distribution in the United States. Oxyfresh is known for modernising the way dental patients approach at-home oral care. Loved by dentists, their unique, patented formulas are clinically-proven and free of alcohol, dyes and artifi cial fl avors. Oxyfresh dental products stand alone and feature Oxygene®, a safe yet powerful ingredient that gently neutralises the cellular debris and organic compounds that cause bad breath and contribute to an unhealthy smile. “Benco is excited to partner with Oxyfresh and off er their patented, safe and eff ective formulas with Oxygene and zinc to our dental offi ces for their patients,” shared service. Straumann also offers digital solutions, including intraoral scanning, 3D printing, and milling options to support dentists off ering aligner, restorative and replacement procedures. With this and our in-house expertise in clear aligners we are in a great position to penetrate and expand the market successfully”, explained Mr. Patrick Loh, Head of the Straumann Group’s Asia Pacifi c Region.

Straumann’s dynamic clear aligner business

The Group entered the clear aligner business in 2017 by acquiring ClearCorrect in the US. With international expansion as a key priority, it is launching ClearCorrect in Brazil and recently signed an agreement to supply one of the largest dental service organisations in Spain. Other countries will follow, pending regulatory approvals where applicable. Ms. Colette Wintersteen, Product Manager at BENCO Dental. Over the past decade, Benco Dental has been the nation’s fastest growing dental distributor, now servicing more than 35,000 dentists and dental laboratories. It is also the largest privately-owned dental distribution company in the United States, offering a full array of supplies, equipment and services to dentists across the nation. “We are incredibly excited with this new partnership. We are bringing two best-in-class companies together to uniquely solve oral health issues in innovative ways,” explained Mr. Mariano Tellarini, President of Oxyfresh. “Today’s announcement with industry leader Benco Dental is continuing to fulfill our mission of delivering high quality dental products Apart from this, the Group has also partnered with Dental Monitoring to off er dentists and their patients a convenient smart-phone application for monitoring aligner treatment progress without visiting the practice. This service is

Oxyfresh and Benco Dental Announce Strategic Partnership

expected to launch in China this year. ■ to professionals and consumers. This partnership will help us build our vast network of dental professionals and further their eff orts with our innovative dental care line.”

For 35 years, Oxyfresh has established a reputation and loyal brand following in the dental industry. Expanding the availability of their products through key dental distributors is the company’s long term plan. ■

Roland DGA Corporation Appoints Mr. Andrew Oransky as CEO

70 years of practical innovations from dentists for dentists and deliveries to more than 100 countries confirm the success of the manufacturer of dental instruments. In 1948, the dentist Dr. Julius Walser, born in December 1894, founded the “Dr. J. Walser Dentalfabrikation” in the Fürstenbergstraße in Radolfzell. Already in 1938, the founder Dr. Julius Walser owned the fi rst telephone in Radolfzell with the short number “300.” This telephone was an important means of communication, also for the citizens of Radolfzell. The fi rst participation at dental exhibitions already took place in 1948 in Munich. In 1960 the company moved to the Teggingerstaße. In 1978 the company was rebranded “Dr. Walser Dental GmbH.” Sen. Gerhard R. Daiger took over the entire company in 1999 and since then Roland DGA, a provider of digital imaging and 3D devices for professionals, announced on 4th January that Mr. Andrew Oransky has been appointed the company’s new CEO. Mr. Oransky has served as president, responsible for day-to-day operations at the Irvine, California-based company since 2016. In his expanded role as CEO, he will assume overall responsibility for company strategy and performance and will report directly to the board of directors at parent company Roland DG.

“All of us at Roland have great confi dence in Andrew’s excellent leadership qualities as well as his extensive knowledge across the multiple industries we serve,” said Mr. David Goward, previously CEO of Roland DGA and currently Executive has been managing director of Dr. Walser Dental. This was the fi rst time in 51 years in the company’s history that the company was not run by a family member. In the same year, the company moved to the industrial area North in Radolfzell. Since its takeover in 1999 by Senator Gerhard R. Daiger, Dr. Walser Dental has been able to and win new customers in an additional 87 countries. The complaints rate has been virtually zero for 20 years and since 2006 the company has been honoured with more than 60 awards. Especially because of its high product quality and fast delivery time, the company enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide. Today, the medical device manufacturer participates as an exhibitor at all major dental fairs worldwide. For example, in New York, Dubai, Hawaii, Singapore etc. as well as at all dental fairs in Germany. Vice President, Director at Roland DG. “Under his capable guidance and with the cooperation of the rest of the leadership team, we expect continued growth and success in the years to come.”

Mr. Oransky assumes the CEO position during an exciting time for Roland. During the past year, the company’s DGSHAPE 3D division launched several advanced technology milling machines for dental labs plus a laser decorator for retail settings. In addition, the company’s inkjet printing division recently won several notable awards, including top honours from Buyers Lab for its TrueVIS™ VG printer/ cutters and two SGIA Product of the Year Awards for its VersaUV® LEC-540 wide

70 Years of Innovation

signifi cantly expand its internationality

format printer/cutter and ECO-UV inks. ■

L-R: The management team of Dr. Walser Dental, f.l.t.r. Senator h.c. Gerhard R. Daiger MD, Beate Daiger, Dr. Uwe Böhm MD Business Unit International IHK Schopfheim, Katja Wieczorek Training Offi cer and Account Manager at Dr. Walser Dental.

Numerous inventions of dental instruments, all patented, facilitate the dentist’s work worldwide, helping him to save time and money.

On the occasion of the company’s anniversary Dr. Walser Dental is doing without a big celebration with many guests from business and politics. Instead, we will soon donate to the poorest in Africa and report back. ■

Nobel Biocare Expands Global Symposium into Larger Global Symposia Series

Nobel Biocare announced that it will expand its signature event, the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium, into a series of symposia around the globe to bring the next wave of groundbreaking innovation to more dental professionals worldwide.

The larger Nobel Biocare Global Symposia event series will span from 2019 to 2021 and take place in Europe, North America and Asia.

The originally scheduled Global Symposium will still take place in June of 2019, however, instead of the previously announced, Las Vegas, the fi rst stop will be changed to Europe where the initial wave of gamechanging solutions from Nobel Biocare will be available fi rst.

The Global Symposium in Las Vegas will be held in April 2020, followed by another Global Symposium in Asia during 2021.

The enhanced event strategy follows the tremendously positive feedback received from clinicians involved in the early stages GC America is pleased to announce the results of the 10th Quality Management Level Research in 2018 conducted by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE). GC Corporation (the parent company of GC America) was highly evaluated and ranked second. GC is proud to be the only company ranked in the top 10 five times in a row, including a first-place ranking in 2016 and second-place ranking in 2014. According to the newspaper “The Nikkei Sangyo”, the reasons GC earned a high evaluation were that: GC set long-term targets to evaluate its corporate quality, introduced a system to certify Global GQM (GC’s of the groundbreaking solutions to come. Having a full series of global symposia provides an optimal platform to eff ectively reach and train dental professionals around the world.

Participants at the symposia will be the first in their regions to discover original solutions ranging from redefi ned surface science, revolutionary implant design and site-preparation techniques to implant care and digital solutions designed to further enhance the patient treatment journey. The new innovations will be onsite for attendees to experience through in-depth demonstrations as well as new state-of-the-art training and Quality Management) Promoters, and conducted Global Customer Satisfaction Survey. These eff orts are highly evaluated as a basis for the corporate quality. In the six major categories listed below, GC received the following high evaluations: • Commitment of Top Management (2nd) • Dissemination of Quality Management (1st) • Cultivation of human resources for realisation of quality management (3rd) • Establishment and thorough implementation of a process (8th) • Creation of customer value (3rd) • Collaboration capability among departments (5th) GC received the “Deming Application Prize” educational activities.

Mr. Hans Geiselhöringer, President of Nobel Biocare said: “A larger Nobel Biocare Global Symposia event series will help us better leverage the enthusiasm and anticipation already being generated around our upcoming new breakthrough innovations. With exciting new symposia to be held in Europe, North America and Asia, more dental professionals than ever will be able to take part in what will mark a real turning point in implant treatment care.”

Dates and locations for the event series

GC Ranked 2nd in the 10th Quality Management Level Research 2018

will be available soon. ■ (current Deming Prize) in 2000 and the “Japan Quality Medal” (current Deming Grand Prize), the highest honour of Japan’s Total Quality Management (TQM), in 2004. Other GC companies have earned TQM awards in years past, including GC America Inc., which received the Deming Prize in 2014. Chairman Makoto Nakao received the Deming Prize for Individuals in 2012 for spearheading GC Group’s efforts for promotion of TQM and building it into a global company over thirty years. Furthermore, Chairman Nakao received the “Marcos E.J. Bertin Quality in Governance Medal” from the International Academy for Quality (IAQ) in 2016. ■

Henry Schein and International College of Dentists Partner with Fleur de Vie

Henry Schein and the International College of Dentists’ (ICD) Global Visionary Fund (GVF) have once again joined together to support the oral health of children. This time, products were donated to the Fleur de Vie’s health awareness and education initiative during their back to school program. From September to December 2018, more than 400 grammar school age children attended a one-day program and took part in health education, physical fitness, and recreational activities.

During the day, the pupils received exocad has announced that it has settled a software piracy and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) infringement lawsuit with one of its former customers, a USA-based dental lab. The USA-based customer had purchased a ‘cracked’ version of DentalEZ announced the acquisition of Forest Dental, a 45-year-old manufacturer of dental operatory equipment. Located in Hillsboro Oregon, Forest is known for its highly reliable yet simple technology. The acquisition of Forest Dental gives DentalEZ an exciting new addition to a diverse and growing portfolio of dental products. “We’re in a time when practices recognise the importance of elevating and enhancing the patient experience,” school supplies for the year as well as new tooth brushes and tooth paste. Information in French and Haitian Creole was also provided for parents to further encourage them to teach their children proper oral health practices. As part of this program, the children also received oral health screenings and education on how to properly use their new tooth brushes and how to floss by local dentist and faculty member of the Faculté d’Odontologie de l’Université d’État-d’Hite (Dental Faculty of the State University of Haiti), exocad DentalCAD software from a website offering counterfeit exocad software, which came to the attention of exocad’s License Compliance team. As part of the settlement, the former customer will pay exocad the sum of US $220,000.00 in damages. said Ms. Heather Trombley, President and COO of DentalEZ. “Forest Dental uses beautifully crafted design to create a fun factor for both the patient and the staff. But the brilliance of their design extends well beyond the aesthetic. Their products embody the design idea of simplicity, no more or less than exactly what the customer needs.” The acquisition of Forest Dental allows DentalEZ to continue with its new long-term strategic goals. The complementary product off ering extends the DentalEZ reach across a variety of customer segments. In addition, the companies will be able to leverage the benefi ts of shared supply chains and operational functions. Dr. Mario Sajous. This oral care promotion is an ongoing project that will continue in 2019.

Henry Schein’s product donation is an initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the company’s global corporate social responsibility program. Health care activities supported by Henry Schein Cares focus on three main areas: advancing wellness, building capacity in the delivery of health care services, and assisting in emergency preparedness and relief. The support for Fleur de Vie is part of Henry Schein Cares’ long-term partnership with the ICD

exocad settles Software Piracy and DMCA Infringement Lawsuit

Global Visionary Fund. ■ “We closely monitor usage of pirated exocad software,” said Tillmann Steinbrecher, CEO of exocad. “To enforce our zero-tolerance policy, we are starting to take legal action. We strongly suggest that all users of pirated exocad software replace their installations with legitimate licenses, instead of

DentalEZ to Acquire Forest Dental

putting their businesses at risk.” ■ Current Forest customers will have the benefit of availing themselves to the more diverse line of products available from DentalEZ. Plus, the two entities will be able to utilise a single sales team, Professional Sales Associates, that is already familiar with Forest Dental Products.

The Forest Dental brand will continue as part of the DentalEZ portfolio of products, and the company will go to market as Forest Dental Equipment. The current Forest Dental leadership team will remain in place in Hillsboro, OR, including Mr. Hank Barton who bought Forest Dental in 2004. ■