LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A firm belief in the value of education is one reason alumnus Wayne Mortenson, DMD, and his wife, Sue have committed to a planned gift of $5-million to create an endowed fund to meet future priorities of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.

“We are so grateful to the Mortensons who have given generously to UofL over the years. They have a vision to ensure future generations of dentists receive a top-notch education in state-of-the-art facilities,” said James Ramsey, PhD, UofL president. “This endowment speaks to the progress of the school, which recently completed of a $48-million building renovation, increased first-year class enrollment to 120 from a pool of over 3,000 annual applicants, and established a new pediatric dentistry clinic at Kosair Charities.”

The Mortenson family has been a part of UofL for decades, with a dozen graduates from the School of Dentistry dental and dental hygiene programs.

After earning his own UofL dental degree in 1979, Mortenson began a successful career with a practice in Louisville, expanding to multiple locations in Kentucky and Indiana – and partner practices in Georgia, Iowa, Texas, Utah, and Idaho.

“Investing in the talent of UofL students is our goal, as we seek to hire dentists and dental hygienists who can provide exceptional care to our patients,” said Mortenson, who serves as Mortenson Family Dental CEO. “We are always thinking about the future of the company and the impact it will have on the health of the communities we serve.”

Nearly 70 dentists of Mortenson Family Dental and more than 70 dental hygienists call UofL their alma mater.

“Increased competition and a changing health care paradigm make gifts like these vital to sustaining excellence,” said David L. Dunn, MD, PhD, UofL executive vice president for health affairs. “The costs of education and training continue to rise, but our traditional sources of funding continue to decline. Philanthropic gifts enable schools like ours to make the investments into equipment, people, students, so that we continue to meet the dental needs of our patients.”

“The School of Dentistry is honored by this gift, and I appreciate the giving attitude that permeates the Mortenson organization. This endowment will certainly help build the future of the school as we strive to change lives through continued advancements in research, technology, scholarship and patient care,” said John Sauk, DDS, MS, UofL School of Dentistry dean.

MELVILLE, New York — (August 19, 2014) — Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, has developed an app for Android tablets and phones. The app is free and available to download from Google Play.       

Air Techniques’ Android App was designed to increase exposure across mobile devices and connect with today’s on-the-go lifestyle. The app compliments Air Techniques’ iOS app which was released back in 2011. Requests for creating the Android App have recently increased significantly by Air Techniques’ international market, as Android is the preferred platform internationally.       

The international market for Air Techniques continues to expand and so does the need to provide communication and connectivity to these sectors. This app is an excellent means of resource for their international dealer network and dental practitioners.

”Launching our latest app for the Android platform has been an exciting addition to Air Techniques’ social networking platforms,” said Edward Marill, International Sales Manager at Air Techniques. “The app will help Increase our visibility and accessibility internationally while increasing our brand awareness.”          

Features of the app include Air Techniques’ latest products, news, videos, events and dealer locator, all at your fingertips. The app will help provide a better, more connected experience between Air Techniques’ customers and dealers. Notifications of launches and product specials will be pushed out to users. They can be searched for by typing “Air Techniques” into the search column in Google play. The app is free and accessible with Wi-Fi.

Lompoc, CA – September 1, 2014: According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), every year, about 230,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed, resulting in about 40,000 deaths. DenMat – manufacturer of PeriOptix Loupes and the Flashlite LED curing light--are well aware of these statistics and will contribute a portion of their October sales toward the fight against Breast Cancer. DenMat will be releasing special pink-themed curing lights and loupes for Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, 2014. DenMat will also donate a portion of all sales made at this year’s Annual ADA meeting in San Antonio, TX. 

A woman in the USA has a one in eight chance of getting invasive breast cancer during her life. 1 in 36 women expire from breast cancer. While Breast cancer death rates have been decreasing, this is likely a result of finding cancer earlier and following up with better treatment. There are currently over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. (ACS Website) 

Early detection is particularly important in the fight against breast cancer. As the preferred source for VELscope Oral Cancer detection DenMat assists with the ability to detect oral lesions early, before they have had time to spread, potentially saving lives by means of a less invasive, more effective treatment when compared to other available screening devices on the market. We recognize the importance of early detection and are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the fight against breast cancer. 

“DenMat is proud to be the worldwide leader in discovering oral tissue abnormalities,” said Brenton Lively, PeriOptix and VELscope Senior Product Manager, DenMat. "Giving clinicians the power to see a potentially life-threatening abnormality brings a new dimension to patient care, one that we are committed to advancing on a global scale. With all of our experience in oral lesions, it is quite natural for us to join the fight against breast cancer.” 

About PeriOptix 

PeriOptix® offers high-quality and lightweight loupes and headlights at an unbeatable price. PeriOptix was the first to introduce numerous innovations including a unique modular frame system, and portable LED light source. PeriOptix is the exclusive carrier of the Adidas brand sports frame. Nobody beats the quality and value offered by PeriOptix. 

About Flashlite 

The Flashlite Magna^® 4.0 features an LED engine that delivers optimal beam collimation, reducing divergence and maximizing curing power in deep preps. With single button simplicity, high-speed curing, a wide beam width, and ergonomic design, the Flashlite saves valuable chair time for clinician and patient. Nothing beats the Flashlite for curing efficiency and value. 

About DenMat: Since 1974, DenMat has been a leader in high-quality dental products for dental professionals in more than 60 countries 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 full-service Dental Laboratory. DenMat’s consumables include the brands known and trusted: Geristore^®, Core Paste^®, Tenure^®, Ultra-Bond^®, Infinity^®, Splash^®, Precision^®, Perfectemp^®, Atridox^® and LumiBrite^®. DenMat’s small equipment includes a broad suite of products, including NV^®, SL3^®, and SOL^® soft-tissue diode lasers, Rotadent^® power toothbrush, PeriOptix^® magnification loupes and lights, Flashlite^® LED curing lights, and Velscope Vx^® – the world’s top choice for oral lesion screening. DenMat is the home of the world’s #1 patient-requested thin veneer, Lumineers^®. Now better than ever and backed by Thinnovation^®: DenMat’s fresh multi-disciplinary approach to anterior esthetics using the latest generation of Lumineers. DenMat now crafts Lumineers by using advanced digital scanning, proprietary design software, 3-D printing – all hand-finished by skilled lab artisans in California. DenMat also features Snap-On Smile^®, the ultimate provisional appliance. For more information, visit www.denmat.com or call 1-800-4DENMAT (1-800-433-6628). 

November 7 - 8, 2014

Users' Meeting November 6

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

11 CE Credits

REGISTER NOW at www.i-CAT.com/events/congress 

What Does the 3D Congress Offer? 

• Lectures and demonstrations of real 3D imaging applications in dentistry 

• Perspectives from knowledgeable industry experts and colleagues 

• Real 3D imaging applications in dentistry during lectures and breakout sessions 

• Tips and best practices on how to be a 3D dentist and why this technology will help your practice be successful in today’s dental society 

• Enjoy many opportunities to network and learn! 

Hatfield, PA (September 9, 2014) -- DEXIS™ is pleased to announce that Pride Institute has presented DEXIS CariVu with the Best of Class Technology Award for 2014 as a product that demonstrates excellence in its category. This recognition focuses on credibility and meaningful innovation of products that “push the envelope” of technology. Over the years, DEXIS has been honored by Pride Institute for its intra-oral digital sensor, DEXIS Platinum, and its outstanding dental imaging software, DEXIS Imaging Suite and DEXIS go. By garnering this accolade, CariVu joins the DEXIS family’s high-tech winning suite of products that help dental practices better serve their patients. 

CariVu technology benefits the patient by detecting caries accurately without ionizing radiation. This unique caries detection device is compact, portable, and uses patented transillumination technology to support the identification of occlusal, interproximal and recurrent carious lesions and cracks. CariVu images are easily compared to intra-oral radiographs and camera images within the DEXIS software. This unit functions unlike any other product in its category — and with truly unmatched technology, delivers an impressive accuracy rate of 99%.

Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, President of Pride Institute and “Best of Class” Program founder noted, “Pride Best of Class Technology Awards are given to truly innovative products. Because of the accuracy of its transillumination technology and benefits to both the clinician and the patients, CariVu sets a new standard for caries detection devices. With CariVu, the practitioner can obtain diagnostic information in a form that is not available in any other current technology.”

“This innovative product is truly resonating with clinicians,” states Rick Matty, Director of Marketing for DEXIS. “Using CariVu to detect caries without the use of ionizing radiation adds another level of support for diagnosis and greatly assists the dentist in charting the best course of treatment for the patient. We are honored to accept the Pride Institute Best of Class Award that recognizes CariVu’s benefits and positive impact on the dental team and patients alike.”

Honorees will participate in the Pride Technology Expo at the American Dental Association’s Annual Meeting, October 9-11, 2014, in San Antonio. The ADA’s Annual Meeting offers face-to-face interaction with attendees and winning companies, as well as technology-centered education provided by members of the panel and the esteemed consultants of Pride Institute.

About DEXIS

DEXIS is an industry leader in developing high quality digital imaging solutions for the dental community. In 1997, DEXIS introduced digital radiography on laptop computers — making it the first truly portable and affordable digital X-ray system. In 2001, DEXIS™ became the first intra-oral digital radiography system to be accepted by the American Dental Association into the highly prestigious ADA Seal Program. Today, DEXIS is the most highly awarded intra-oral digital X-ray system with numerous awards from dental researchers and well-respected dental publications. For more information on the DEXIS Imaging Suite of products including the DEXIS™ Platinum Sensor and CariVu™, visit www.dexis.com.

DEXIS is a member of the KaVo Kerr Group. KaVo Kerr Group is a global portfolio of leading dental brands that share common values of Trust, Experience, Choices, Quality and Smart Innovation. Brands include KaVo, Kerr, Kerr Total Care, Pentron, Axis|Sybron Endo, Orascoptic, Pelton & Crane, Marus, Gendex, DEXIS, Instrumentarium, SOREDEX, i-CAT, NOMAD, Implant Direct and Ormco. With over 500 years of combined experience and proven solutions, KaVo Kerr Group uniquely serves 99% of all dental practices. Visit www.kavokerrgroup.com for more information.

Charlotte, NC (September 11, 2014) – Pelton & Crane, a KaVo Kerr Group Company, proudly launched our new Spirit 3300 Dental Chair at the 2014 CDA – North Dental Meeting in San Francisco. The new Spirit 3300 dental chair builds on a strong foundation and commitment to product innovation by providing new enhancements in Doctor Access, Patient Comfort and Aesthetic Appeal. “The Spirit 3300 dental chair is a great example of Pelton & Crane’s commitment to thoughtful innovation. The narrow backrest and new features offer practitioners of all sizes superior oral cavity access in ergonomically correct positions.” – Nicki Allen, Product Management Director at Pelton & Crane. 

The Spirit 3300 Dental Chair, featuring the exclusive Narrow Back AdvantageTM, is a great example of Pelton & Crane’s continued commitment to proper ergonomics and dental team health. The narrow backrest, coupled with the new ability for the chair to go lower to the ground, enables ideal oral cavity access for practitioners of any stature in a comfortable ergonomic position. “Learning to access the oral cavity in an ergonomically correct position decreases the risk of musculoskeletal disease, protecting the long-term health of dental clinicians” - Timothy J. Caruso, Practicing Physical Therapist and American Dental Association Ergonomics & Disability Support Advisory Committee Member. 

Expertly designed with patients in mind as well, the Spirit 3300 offers superior patient comfort featuring slow release foam, contoured armrests and ErgoSoothe™ massage technology that creates a relaxing environment. The new base design makes it easy for patients to enter and exit, and provides enhanced stool access alongside the chair. A sleek and streamlined new design showcases a modern look for the operatory, further reflecting an image of excellence to patients. “The chair helps the dental team perform their jobs in an ergonomically healthy way, while putting patients at ease.” - Emily Brooks, Senior Marketing Manager at Pelton & Crane. 

For more information, please visit www.pelton.net or contact your local Pelton & Crane Representative. 

About Pelton & Crane 

Pelton & Crane was founded in 1900 by Dr. R.M. Pelton, a dentist, and Mr. Crane, an electrical engineer, with the purpose of designing and manufacturing a furnace used to bake porcelain inlays. Innovation and quality are traditions that have kept Pelton & Crane at the forefront of the dental industry for over 100 years. Today, Pelton & Crane offers a complete line of dental equipment including dental chairs, lights, cabinets, dental units and water treatment devices. 

Pelton & Crane has always insisted on the highest quality workmanship, as well as delivering innovation to the dental industry. You can feel the quality and enjoy the comfort of knowing Pelton & Crane is a name you can trust for products that withstand the test of time. Learn more about the full line of Pelton & Crane products at www.pelton.net. 

San Francisco, CA (September 4, 2014)--DEXIS is proud to announce the full launch of DEXIS™ Mac, a new software that integrates the true functionality of Apple products that Mac users crave with the functionality of the renowned DEXIS imaging system. To better serve loyal Mac users, this new software combines the tried-and-true workflow that DEXIS users appreciate into a native Mac platform that requires no parallels. DEXIS Mac is compatible with the award-winning single-sized DEXIS™ Platinum sensor, which provides images of remarkable quality and efficient workflow. This software is 100% Mac- oriented — providing the quintessential DEXIS imaging experience along with the flair of the Mac platform.

DEXIS Mac is easy to use, intuitive, and streamlined. The quad view and quad control custom interface offers fewer and more meaningful buttons in logical groupings and functions. While navigating through the screens, only those options that are pertinent for that given function are visible.

The streamlined workflow of DEXIS imaging suite and its reliable tools are also integral to DEXIS Mac. The features of the new format are context-sensitive actions and an optimized viewing experience. Users can switch between mouth and history views, and all images for the tooth can be seen through the cascading images feature that is unique to this DEXIS platform. Clinicians also have the option to compare the same tooth’s images side-by-side for more thorough diagnosis.

DEXIS Mac also provides true integration with Mac-based practice management programs Viive™ and MacPractice^®. DEXIS has retained popular features such as the Integrator, adding to its Mac functionality with ease of use with enhanced ease of access, quad control and filtering options, and the large images that facilitate diagnosis and patient understanding. The software also provides immediate access to the DEXIS go™ and DEXIS photo™ apps. Clinicians can view images and diagnose on the Mac, and then can switch to their iPad and communicate with the patients about those same images for educational purposes.

“We are very excited to bring loyal Mac users this innovative dental imaging program,” says Rick Matty, Director of Marketing for DEXIS. “This native Mac software brings our highly awarded imaging technology to a Mac platform. Now, Mac-centric clinicians can now have the best of both worlds.” 

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About DEXIS

DEXIS is an industry leader in developing high quality digital imaging solutions for the dental community. In 1997, DEXIS introduced digital radiography on laptop computers — making it the first truly portable and affordable digital X-ray system. In 2001, DEXIS^™ became the first intra-oral digital radiography system to be accepted by the American Dental Association into the highly prestigious ADA Seal Program. Today, DEXIS is the most highly awarded intra-oral digital X-ray system with numerous awards from dental researchers and well-respected dental publications. For more information on the DEXIS Imaging Suite of products including the DEXIS™ Platinum Sensor and CariVu™, visit www.dexis.com.

DEXIS is a member of the KaVo Kerr Group. KaVo Kerr Group is a global portfolio of leading dental brands that share common values of Trust, Experience, Choices, Quality and Smart Innovation. Brands include KaVo, Kerr, Kerr Total Care, Pentron, Axis|Sybron Endo, Orascoptic, Pelton & Crane, Marus, Gendex, DEXIS, Instrumentarium, SOREDEX, i-CAT, NOMAD, Implant Direct and Ormco. With over 500 years of combined experience and proven solutions, KaVo Kerr Group uniquely serves 99% if all dental practices. Visit www.kavokerrgroup.com for more information. 

Amherst, NY (September 2014) -- Ivoclar Vivadent announces that for the second year, $100 will be donated to breast cancer research for each pink Bluephase^® Style curing light sold during the month of October. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ivoclar Vivadent employees will also be supporting the cause by participating in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure.

“Our award-winning Bluephase^® LED curing lights provide a great resource for dental practices, and we at Ivoclar Vivadent believe that donating a portion of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Research provides a great resource for finding a cure,” said Danny Forcucci, Marketing Manger for Bluephase^® Curing Lights. “Now you can help us make a contribution toward Breast Cancer Research with the purchase of a pink Bluephase^® Style light in the month of October.”

With Polywave™ technology, the Bluephase^® Style LED curing light is the latest advancement in dental curing lights that efficiently cures all dental materials. Specially designed for easy access to posterior teeth, the Bluephase^® Style can be used cordless or corded. Its slim design and intuitive two-button operation is lightweight and very small, making it the ideal curing light for any treatment.

According to the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. With more than 230,000 new cases each year, breast cancer is a serious and aggressive disease. By funding research, advances in diagnosis and treatment are possible. For more information, contact the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health online, or by phone at 1-800-4-cancer.

About Ivoclar Vivadent

Ivoclar Vivadent is a global leader in innovative materials and processes for quality, esthetic dentistry. The company employs over 3000 people and operates in over 120 countries throughout the world. Ivoclar Vivadent is headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein. Its North American headquarters is based in Amherst, NY. For more information, call 1-800-533-6825 in the U.S., 1-800-263-8182 in Canada.

Kennesaw, Georgia, September 4, 2014—Microcopy introduced their new Bite-Chek articulation film today at the annual California Dental Association Exhibition in San Francisco. Designed and manufactured at Microcopy’s state-of-the-art production facility just north of Atlanta, Bite-Chek represents the pinnacle of Microcopy’s commitment to developing easy-to-use products that simplify dentistry. 

The new Bite-Chek articulation film simplifies occlusal adjustments, accurately marking points of contact and minimizing the possibility of “too high” an occlusion causing post-operative tooth sensitivity. Complete with an easy-grip handle which keeps the film from curling, Bite-Chek requires no forceps removing the risk of patients biting down on them. And, since no forceps are required for placement due to the easy-grip handle, there’s no marking on gloves or surrounding equipment. 

“We are extremely excited to introduce our new articulation film. Its easy-grip handle makes it so much simpler for dentists to use during articulation procedures. And, the handle removes additional markings on gloves or equipment causing less mess. No more pain, no more mess, no more forceps. It’s that simple,” said Paul Tucker, Director of Marketing at Microcopy. “And, with hygienists checking occlusion more often after routine procedures, the simplicity that Bite-Chek provides becomes even more important.” 

Bite-Chek’s thin profile helps patients close their bite completely, eliminating mandibular reflexes that can skew the occlusion. The result is a small, precise mark that makes adjustment easy to interpret. 

For more information, call Microcopy at 800-235.1863 or go to BiteChek.com. 

Toronto, Canada - Quantum Dental Technologies, the manufacturer of The Canary System, has released The Canary Cloud, which is designed to enable dentists and patients to make the most of their Canary experience.

The Canary System, with its unique crystal structure diagnostics, allows oral health providers to detect, track and monitor tooth decay and cracks in teeth.  The Canary Cloud then enables dentists to view and manage this data in an online environment, track Canary usage in the office, and keep up-to-date on Canary products and clinical news.

Now, dental offices can provide their patients with images, reports and graphs that track their progress on their preventive programs immediately after their Canary Exams are completed. Armed with this information, patients can easily see if their home care regimen is helping to remineralize early stage lesions. With the Canary, patients become more engaged in their own oral health care and active partners in treating tooth decay.  

Using The Canary Cloud, patients can also view and print their Canary Reports from the convenience of their own homes.  All patient information is protected in accordance with HIPAA and PIPEDA requirements.

"I am so excited about this latest feature in The Canary System. It makes patient engagement very easy, and helps me to quickly track their progress," said Dr. Stephen Abrams, founder of Quantum Dental Technologies.  "No more looking at a series of radiographs to see if I can detect changes in small interproximal lesions, or remember what the large brown or white spot on the buccal surface of a tooth looked like 6 months ago. Now I review my Canary scan images and instantly see graphs tracking how a lesion is responding over time, all on The Canary Cloud.  We have moved caries management into the 21st century."

Visit www.thecanarysystem.com or email sales@thecanarysystem.com to request additional information.