CUBEX LLC, a leading provider of medication and supply management technology, has announced the launch of its new venture, ZIMBIS, a division focused solely on solving the inventory management challenges of the dental market. 

The launch of ZIMBIS supports CUBEX’s mission of providing clients with solutions that address their specific medication and supply requirements. ZIMBIS solutions will not only support the needs of dental providers but also the dental distributors and manufacturers who serve them.  Having the right product, at the right time, in the right place is a requirement to provide optimal patient care and ZIMBIS' cloud-hosted, automated inventory management solutions meet that requirement, improving clinical efficiencies, streamlining order management and improving profitability for both dental providers and distributers.

In addition to ZIMBIS’ current inventory management solutions, a new line of dispensing cabinets tailored specifically to the dental market will soon be released, including the launch of the Lab Plus Solution this week at the ZAHN Dental Expo.

"ZIMBIS is actively working with leading dental distributors and dental facilities to implement programs," said Louis Visser, DDS, Vice President of ZIMBIS, who leads the venture. "These partners are already helping us to bring an entirely new level of insight and innovation to the dental market."

Learn more about ZIMBIS at www.zimbis.com.

Dentsply Sirona World 2019 proves again to be the dental industry’s must-attend educational event

Unmatched education, cutting-edge technologies and products, plus nonstop entertainment left attendees motivated by what they learned and excited to come again next year.

As three days of unparalleled educational opportunities and thrilling entertainment options came to a close, attendees left the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas understanding why Dentsply Sirona World remains the premier dental event in the world.

“With more than 100 Breakout Sessions, rousing General Sessions, top-tier entertainment, and lively social activities, Dentsply Sirona World proved why there is no equal to the Ultimate Dental Meeting,” said Vice President of Marketing Ingo Zimmer.

Held Oct. 3-5, attendees filled enlightening education sessions taught by the biggest names in dentistry, got hands-on with the most innovative technologies and products on the trade show floor, experienced once-in-a-lifetime private shows from the award-winning Zac Brown Band, iconic comedian Jerry Seinfeld, and so much more.

Continuing educational courses were offered in 12 specialized tracks, a record for the event. Attendees had no shortage of incredibly high-quality learning opportunities when they personalized their schedules to meet their needs.

The General Sessions kept attendees on the edge of their seats with inspiring speakers, including Dr. Mike Skramstad, Dr. Rebecca Bockow, Imtiaz Manji, Dr. Shalin Shah, Amy Morgan, Dr. Lyndon Cooper, and one of the world’s top digital strategists, Brendan Kane. Additionally, Dr. Meena Barsoum and Dr. Tarun Agarwal performed live dental procedures.

Per usual, Dentsply Sirona World offered its guests the chance to experience celebrity entertainment in a personal setting. One of the top digital strategists in the world, Brendan Kane, captivated the audience with this talk, sponsored by VITA, during Friday’s general session, while legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld kept them laughing with his standup, and the crowd couldn’t stop dancing during the Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band’s private concert.

Two wellness activities allowed attendees to better both their minds and bodies, as Ivoclar Vivadent sponsored a pirate-themed fun run and Solea sponsored a yoga class. Attendees were in a jovial mood wearing their best pirate-inspired costumes, as they made their way along the beautiful Las Vegas Strip during Friday morning’s fun run. On Saturday, guests looked inward and found their Zen during the Yoga Session with Tara Jae.

The Bucca(l)neers’ Bash gathering was the perfect end to an amazing three days in Las Vegas. Guests put on their eye patches and hit the dance floor to socialize with their peers. From the rousing band, to the tasty drinks and amazing pirate-themed costumes, this party captured the true spirit of Dentsply Sirona World.

Everyone is encouraged to start planning now for Dentsply Sirona World 2020! Scheduled October 1-3, the Ultimate Dental Meeting is heading back to Las Vegas to the brand-new Caesar’s Forum. Register now at www.dentspysironaworld.com to take advantage of the lowest prices available for Dentsply Sirona World 2020!

Collaboration will focus on importance of ongoing learning

DenMat Holdings, LLC (“DenMat”), a leading innovator and provider of esthetic dentistry and advanced oral health solutions, announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with Seattle Study Club. This three-year partnership will focus on DenMat’s oral hygiene portfolio of products and services and will include educational support to Seattle Study Club members worldwide.

Seattle Study Club “is an international network of doctors interested in furthering their knowledge to provide excellent care to each and every patient that comes into their practice.” This group of esteemed professionals, through membership, has access to more than 265 affiliate study clubs throughout the world. Club meetings provide a sounding board for discussion on topics that cultivate excellence in dentistry, such as educational programs, cutting-edge products and techniques, complex case planning and more. Seattle Study Club is designed to help members strengthen their practice, foster relationships and increase their footprint within the dental community. It boasts more than 6,000 members.

This strategic partnership between Seattle Study Club and DenMat is well-matched; each organization is dedicated to providing the highest level of quality and care through superior products and services.

“DenMat has a long history and passion for continuing education, and I can’t think of a better organization to partner with than Seattle Study Club,” said David Casper, DenMat Chief Executive Officer. “The club’s directors and members are some of the most mindful clinicians, as they exemplify comprehensive patient care and a team approach. This partnership is a perfect cultural and strategic fit for DenMat,” he shares.

The three-year partnership is effective immediately and will focus on educating Seattle Study Club members on DenMat’s suite of oral hygiene solutions. This includes ATRIDOX®, the company’s locally applied antibiotic, as well as Perio Restore™, a recently introduced home-care system to treat periodontal disease. To learn more about DenMat's Oral Hygiene Solutions, visit https://www.denmat.com/products/oral-hygiene.html.

DenMat, a pioneer in esthetic and minimally-invasive dentistry, is a provider of thoughtful and well-researched oral hygiene solutions. The company’s valiant efforts to deliver quality products through minimally invasive techniques makes it the ideal Seattle Study Club partner.

About DenMat:

Since 1974, DenMat is a leader in high-quality dental products for dental professionals around the world. DenMat makes and assembles most of its products at its world headquarters on the Central Coast of California. DenMat offers three main product categories: Consumables, Small Equipment, and a Dental Laboratory. DenMat's consumables include brands that are known and trusted, including Fluoridex®, Geristore®, Core Paste®, Tenure®, Ultra-Bond®, Infinity®, Splash Max®, Precision®, Perfectemp®, Atridox® and LumiSmile White®. DenMat's small equipment offering includes a broad range of products, including NV® PRO3 and SOL® soft-tissue diode lasers, the Rotadent® power toothbrush, PeriOptix® magnification loupes and lights, Flashlite® curing lights and a full line of high-quality Hartzell® hand instruments. DenMat is also home to Lumineers®, the world's #1 patient-requested thin veneer, and Snap-On Smile®, the life-changing removable appliance.

vhf goes customized: dental milling and grinding machine available in individual designs

Customers can now order the high-precision milling and grinding machine Z4 from vhf as custom design versions. They can choose between their portrait and name on the machine or two limited edition designs. The special campaign runs until the end of this year.

Customers who order a new Z4 can now request one of the individual designs at no additional cost with their reseller of choice. Dentists and lab technicians can either choose between a Black Forest or a US design or personalize their very own machine with a picture.

“With the vhf designs, we are featuring our roots that lie in the Black Forest, in Germany, as well as our strong ties to the US, where our North American headquarters are. Additionally, we are excited to now offer our customers the unique opportunity to customize their milling machines and add a personal touch to their facility,” says Christine McClymont, Head of Marketing and Communications at vhf camfacture AG. “One more reason to show off the Z4 to the patients.”

The Z4 is a groundbreaking milling and grinding machine for same-day dentistry, which fabricates restorations from any block material in mere minutes. Users benefit from previously unattained quality standards for restorations, intuitive operation and validation for all common scanners and CAD software.

For more information on the Your Z4 – Your Style campaign and participating partners, visit vhf.com/customZ4.

The Invisalign System with SmartTrack® material

The patented SmartTrack material, used to produce Invisalign clear aligners is a multilayer, highly elastic, transparent material, jointly developed with Covestro, designed specifically for the Invisalign system to achieve more predictable orthodonitc treatments.

--The patented SmartTrack® film material to be showcased at K 2019 Plastic Trade Fair in Düsseldorf

--Specially engineered for Align Technology’s Invisalign® system, SmartTrack material straightens teeth with more predictability

Covestro AG (EXCHANGE) and Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) announced today that the Invisalign clear aligner system for straightening teeth, made with patented SmartTrack material, will be showcased at the K 2019 Plastics Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, scheduled for October 16 – 23, 2019.

The Invisalign system from Align Technology is a clear aligner system for straightening teeth, and the most advanced clear aligner treatment available. It is available through Invisalign trained dentists and orthodontists.

Align Technology pioneered the clear aligner orthodontic segment 22 years ago with the launch of the Invisalign system. Through continuous innovation, the Invisalign system is a leading solution in the field of clear aligner orthodontics.

At the Covestro booth (Stand A75 in Hall 6), visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Align Technology’s cutting-edge innovations, as well as view interactive videos, see and touch sample aligners.

On October 18, 2019 at 12:00-12:30 pm at the Covestro booth, Markus Sebastian, Senior Vice President & Managing Director at Align Technology EMEA, will deliver a keynote address, followed by a Q&A session about the Invisalign system.  

The Invisalign System with SmartTrack material

The patented SmartTrack material, used to produce Invisalign clear aligners is a multilayer, highly elastic, transparent material, jointly developed with Covestro, designed specifically for the Invisalign system to achieve more predictable orthodontic treatments*.

The multi-layer, transparent material, engineered over a span of eight years with more than 260 material variations developed and evaluated, exerts gentle, constant force that enables doctors to better control tooth movements.

Orthodontic treatment with clear aligners is preceded by a patient assessment by the treating doctor who takes a digital scan or manual impression of a patient’s teeth. A digital treatment plan is then created and – once approved by the doctor – the individual aligners are produced and shipped. The treatment plan is digitally staged, and custom-made digital aligners are manufactured so that the patient's malpositioned teeth are corrected in small steps to a better smile. The patient is required to change the aligners at regular intervals as directed by the doctor, and take them out for eating and drinking. 

Comfort and functionality

"The Invisalign system with SmartTrack material, SmartForce® features and SmartStage® technology enables tooth misalignments to be corrected with greater than 75 percent  improvement* in overall tooth movement predictability," said Zelko Relic, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Global R&D at Align Technology. “This clear, highly elastic material makes Invisalign aligners easily inserted and removed by patients of all ages, from growing patients who have a mixture of primary and permanent teeth, to teens and adults.”

"The Invisalign system with patented SmartTrack material is a combination of an individual, digitally planned treatment and individually customized aligners by thermoforming films, which are manufactured by Covestro," said Dr. Thorsten Dreier, Global Head of Specialty Films at Covestro, the SmartTrack supplier to the Invisalign system. "Thanks to our joint materials research with Align Technology, we're providing foundation for a new, bright smile for millions of new patients across Europe and worldwide."

Align Technology Senior Vice President and Managing Director, EMEA, Markus Sebastian, adds: “I would like to thank Covestro for inviting us to be part of this exciting showcase here at the K 2019 Trade Show in Düsseldorf. I am looking forward to sharing our cutting-edge technology that has enabled Invisalign trained doctors to create beautiful smiles for over 7 million people worldwide, including over 1 million patients in the EMEA region.”

*/**Data on file, Align Technology.

About Covestro:

With 2018 sales of EUR 14.6 billion, Covestro is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. Covestro has 30 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 16,800 people (calculated as full-time equivalents) at the end of 2018.

About Align Technology:

Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, and iTero® intraoral scanners and services. Align’s products help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.

For additional information about the Invisalign system or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com.

About SmartTrack Material 

SmartTrack aligner material has been specifically designed to provide better tooth movement control and aligner-patient fit for improved clinical outcomes.

About SmartForce Features

SmartForce attachments are small tooth-colored shapes that are attached to patients' teeth before or during their Invisalign treatment.

They can be automatically incorporated to treatment plan to increase the control and predictability of tooth movements.

About SmartStage Technology 

The SmartStage technology applied in the development of Invisalign treatments leads to a more precise control of individual and multiple tooth movements.

INVISALIGN, SMARTTRACK, SMARTFORCE, SMARTSTAGE and ALIGN, among others, are trademarks and/or service marks of Align Technology, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and may be registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.

Forward-looking statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Covestro AG. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Covestro’s public reports. These reports are available at www.covestro.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to make them conform to future events or developments.

Zest Dental Solutions (Zest), the only manufacturer of the LOCATOR® Family of Attachment Systems and a leading provider of clinician trusted dental materials and small equipment, announces Len Conner as new Director of Clinical Affairs.

Len has over 45 years of experience in the dental field, including 31 plus years specializing in implant dentistry. He has presented over 1,000 education programs to various implant groups, study clubs and dental organizations over the years. Prior to joining Zest, Len held the position of Director of Zimmer Biomet Dental’s Technical Specialties Group where he provided technical training and product utilization direction on all aspects including implant, restorative, and regenerative product lines.

“I’m excited to take on this new position with Zest where I will have the opportunity to have a strong influence on developing key educational and training programs with partners. I hope my years of experience will bring valuable support to the Special Markets programs and further enhance Zest’s footprint in providing innovative solutions to patient dental challenges,” shares Len.

“Len’s impressive and rich professional experience in the dental industry will add great value upon the legacy Zest has established,” states Mike Van Nostran, VP of Global Sales, “His reputation as a knowledgeable educator and problem solver will enhance the support we provide and strengthen the trust partners and clinicians have in Zest products.”

To place an order, please call Zest Customer Service at 800-262-2310 or order on-line at www.zestdent.com.

About Zest Dental Solutions

Zest Dental Solutions is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of diversified dental solutions for a continuum of patient care from the preservation of natural teeth to the treatment of total edentulism. The company's product offering consists of a range of solutions including the LOCATOR® Family of Attachment Systems, Consumables and Dental Equipment, with global distribution through Implant Companies, dealer/distributor networks, as well as a domestic retail sales operation. Zest Dental Solutions is headquartered in Carlsbad, California with operations in Anaheim and Escondido, California. Zest Dental Solutions is a portfolio company of BC Partners, a leading private equity firm. For more information, please visit www.zestdent.com.

(L-R) Phillip Thompson, Executive Director, NNOHA; Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Henry Schein, Inc.; Dr. Scott Wolpin, President, NNOHA (Photo: Business Wire)

Award Recognizes Mr. Bergman’s Achievements in Improving Access to Care for Underserved Populations

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, received the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) President’s Award for his support of NNOHA as well as his personal, professional, and humanitarian accomplishments. Mr. Bergman received the award before his remarks at the 2019 NNOHA Annual Conference in Las Vegas on October 14.

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Under Mr. Bergman’s leadership, Henry Schein played a pivotal role in helping to develop the organization during its inception in 1991. Mr. Bergman has continued to be a thought leader for inclusive health by recognizing the importance of NNOHA at its founding and supporting its goal of strengthening and expanding the nation’s oral health safety-net system.

“On behalf of Team Schein, it is an honor to receive this recognition from NNOHA, a partner that has helped pave the way for access to care for underserved populations across the country,” said Mr. Bergman. “NNOHA’s mission to provide oral health care for the most vulnerable individuals in our society aligns with our belief that all people deserve access to quality health care. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the organization for years to come.”

Henry Schein has collaborated with the organization on the initial development of the NNOHA website and to create the “How to Build a Community Dental Clinic” guide, a resource for building a new community health center. The Company also joined forces with NNOHA to create the Corporate Advisory Committee, a board of dental industry partners committed to helping NNOHA succeed through financial support and in-kind resources. To support Community Health Centers (CHCs) and their unique organizational requirements, Henry Schein also added CHC features into Dentrix, its market-leading dental practice management software that provides solutions for both the clinical and business side of a dental practice. The features, built for community and public health centers, allow organizations to enhance patient care and organizational efficiency.

Since 1991, NNOHA has grown from nine members to more than 3,500 active members with the support of Henry Schein.

“I am delighted to present Mr. Bergman with the NNOHA President’s Award,” said Dr. Scott Wolpin, President, NNOHA Board of Directors. “The generosity from Henry Schein and Mr. Bergman’s visionary thinking has enabled us at NNOHA to contribute to the success of oral health providers in community health centers across the country, and we are so appreciative that Henry Schein has been with us every step of the way.”

NNOHA is dedicated to increasing access to care for all, regardless of circumstances, and its vision is to have a future in which individuals and communities have the ability to receive high quality oral health services. NNOHA works to raise awareness of the importance of oral health to overall health and its mission is to improve the oral health of underserved populations through leadership, advocacy, and by providing support to oral health providers in safety-net systems. 

About NNOHA

National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) was founded in 1991 by a group of Dental Directors from Federally Qualified Community Health Centers who identified a need for peer-to-peer networking, collaboration, research and support in running effective oral health program. From those humble beginnings, NNOHA’s current membership of more than 3,700 represents the full diversity of safety-net oral health providers and has become a leader in strengthening and supporting the oral health safety-net. NNOHA envisions a future in which individuals and communities are aware of the importance of oral health to overall health, engage in recommended oral health practices, and receive affordable, high quality oral health services. Achieving this vision requires everyone to have access to care, regardless of income or geography. NNOHA’s mission is to improve the oral health of underserved populations and contribute to overall health through leadership, advocacy, and support to oral health providers in safety-net systems. 

About Henry Schein, Inc.

Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for health care professionals powered by a network of people and technology. With approximately 19,000 Team Schein Members worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued solutions that improve operational success and clinical outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively. These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care sites.

Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 180,000 additional products available as special-order items.

A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® and the Nasdaq 100® indexes, Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations or affiliates in 32 countries. The Company's sales from continuing operations reached $9.4 billion in 2018, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 13 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995.

For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein, and @HenrySchein on Twitter.

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Traffic to the American Association of Endodontists’ (AAE) patient website aae.org/patients increased 41 percent since the launch of the Association’s “Worth Saving” campaign.

“As the leading voice of endodontists and champions of patient dental care, the AAE couldn’t be prouder of our increased traffic to our patient friendly website,” said AAE President Dr. Keith V. Krell. “The surge in activity demonstrates that more people are taking an active role in learning more about the importance of saving their natural teeth, the critical role their natural teeth play in their overall health and the important role endodontists have in dentistry.”

The Association attributed the 41 percent surge to the success of its ongoing consumer engagement initiative, Worth Saving, which launched in January 2019. The engagement brings to life that, like your natural teeth, there are things, people and places that are worth revering. In a world where people often look to buy the newest version or the trendiest item, the AAE wants to pay respect and homage to things that cannot be replaced and are truly “worth saving” – and the important role endodontists play in saving natural teeth.

To learn more about the AAE or  Worth Saving, please visit aae.org or “like” and “follow” the Association on social media.

About the American Association of Endodontists:

The AAE is headquartered in Chicago and represents more than 8,000 members worldwide. Endodontics is one of nine dental specialties formally recognized by the American Dental Association. The AAE, founded in 1943, is dedicated to excellence in the art and science of endodontics and to the highest standard of patient care. The Association inspires its members to pursue professional advancement and personal fulfillment through education, research, advocacy, leadership, communication and service.

Panthera Dental has unveiled its brand new website. It has been revamped and updated, and now provides visitors with a simpler and better adapted browsing experience. Panthera Dental’s team has redoubled its efforts in recent months in order to improve its online platform. The new company website was therefore redesigned to enhance the overall visitor experience, clients or not.They will now be able to access several revamped sections, such as Panthera’s News & Events. This new section includes the company’s latest news and press releases, as well as upcoming events. 

The homepage was also redesigned. Visitors can now at once explore every solution offered by the company and discover the various divisions of Panthera Dental.

“Being an innovative and leading-edge company, it was essential to update our old website. The main objective of these changes is to facilitate navigation and improve visitor experience. Our new website is more comprehensive, more user-friendly, and of simpler design. These improvements exclusively aim at optimizing the online experience and overall satisfaction of our clients.” – Béatrice Robichaud, Cofounder of Panthera Dental

Panthera Dental wishes to continue enhancing its websites. The company is already working on its next phase of improvement. It will comprise of several new features, including a new online store.