Kaleidoscope and Orthopreneur Internet Marketing are teaming up on marketing services for the orthodontic and dental industries. With the merger, Kaleidoscope aims to create a one-stop shop for marketing by capitalizing on automated software. Orthopreneur founder Mary Kay Miller will become Kaleidoscope’s new vice president of digital services, Kaleidoscope said.
Editor’s note: Dr. Adam Marina is the dentist owner of the Aspen Dental location in Lawrence, KS. He recently shared with us four trends that he believes will affect the dental industry in the year to come, as well as why each is a trend to watch. Dr. Adam Marina. 1. Artificial intelligence/telehealth New technology has already begun to change the way patients interact with healthcare providers, with digital check-in and payment
Align Technology has established its new global corporate headquarters in Tempe, AZ, effective January 1, 2021. The company’s San Jose, CA, campus remains the hub for its global innovation, product, and marketing organization and will become home to its new digital innovation center, currently under construction. Many of Align’s senior officials will now be based in Tempe, and the company stated that approximately 150 employees, mostly in corporate general and
Aligner technology provider uLab Systems said it has reached a milestone for its uSmile clear aligner system. The aligner system, which includes uLab’s artificial intelligence-based software, has now been used to plan more than 200,000 cases in the U.S., according to the vendor.
Like the rest of the world, our business was not expecting 2020 to be a year of immense and immediate change. Despite the upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, our team has adapted in real-time and learned several key insights that have helped us make this one of our best growth years. Diamond Braces is a family-owned orthodontics practice, with 33 locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, the
Bola Technologies has inked a partnership with Henry Schein One for distribution of its Voice Perio artificial intelligence-based speech recognition technology for hygienists and periodontists. Under the deal, Henry Schein One will distribute versions of Voice Perio that integrate with its Dentrix and cloud-based Dentrix Ascend practice management software. Dentrix-connected versions of Voice Perio will be marketed and sold in the U.S. and Canadian markets, while a Dentrix Ascend-connected version
If you’re a dental professional, you want to do everything you can to ensure your patients can eat the foods they want to devour. The crunch of an apple, the chomp of a candy bar, or the snap of a fresh carrot signifies your patients have the necessary strong teeth and gums to enjoy these moments. Enjoying those moments when they start is one thing, but how your patients (and
Ormco has announced new features for its Spark clear aligner system, which it said represent a substantial upgrade and will give orthodontists greater control in planning and carrying out treatment. Release 10 of the aligner system comes with new features for clear aligner therapy and enhancements to the firm’s Approver software and case management portal, according to the company. Updates include the option of TruGen XR material for finishing and
Biolase is set to roll out its laser equipment across U.S. offices affiliated with Dental Care Alliance (DCA) this year per a new agreement aimed at boosting laser adoption. Biolase markets the EpicX and Epic Hygiene brand lasers. The company said that its products are useful for addressing early-stage periodontal disease and also for reducing aerosolization, a big concern for soft-tissue procedures conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. DCA has more
Nobel Biocare has launched its Xeal and TiUltra surfaces in the U.S. for dental implants and abutments. Image courtesy of Nobel Biocare. Xeal abutments feature new surface chemistry designed to promote soft-tissue attachment, according to the company. Dental professionals in the U.S. will be able to use the Mucointegration surface with the firm’s On1 base and multiunit abutment, Nobel said. TiUltra, which is designed to promote early osseointegration and support
Endodontic procedures don’t have to be worrisome. They can not only be rewarding but also become a profit center to build your practice. This article will hopefully navigate you around the possible pitfalls of root canal treatments and place you on the road to success. Anatomy and case selection For the general dentist, case selection is one of the most important factors in success. Don’t try and tackle a severely
The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) said it will hold public hearings on January 20 and 21 to amend the Iowa Wellness Plan (IWP) Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver to provide dental benefits for children through prepaid ambulatory health plans (PAHPs). The hearings, which will be held over Zoom, will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on January 20 and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on January 21.
