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The Industry News section helps keep you informed and up-to-date about what’s happening in the dental profession. If there is information you would like to share in this section, please email your news releases to kyle@farranmedia.com. All material is subject to editing and space availability.
Sulzer Mixpac Continues to Stop Counterfeit Dental Mixing Tips

Sulzer Mixpac Ltd. announced further successes in enforcement of its MIXPAC dental mixing tips, including court orders against copiers. These legal actions and court orders further confirmed Sulzer’s patent and trademark rights. Based on new and prior court orders, numerous sellers are prohibited from advertising, distributing, selling or offering for sale infringing lookalike mixing tips in the United States. Sulzer dental products are made exclusively at its automated clean room factory in Switzerland where strict quality control, close tolerances and rigid cleanliness standards produce mixing tips of the highest quality, safety and reliability. Many counterfeit products are made in Asia under unknown cleanliness and quality standards, and can result in poor quality dental procedures. For more information, visit Sulzer.com.


Dental Fix RX, Boyd Industries Enter Support Services Agreement

National mobile dental repair company, Dental Fix RX, has partnered with dental equipment manufacturer, Boyd Industries, to provide field based services. Established in 2009, Dental Fix RX is a mobile dental equipment repair business that focuses on customized services that produce high-quality repairs in a short amount of time. Founded in 1957, Boyd Industries transformed from a custom residential furniture company who fielded requests from doctors and dentists for custom arrangements, to a dedicated dental equipment manufacturer. The Dental Fix RX and Boyd Industries agreement will cover all equipment manufactured by Boyd. For more information, visit DentalFixRx.com and BoydIndustries.com.

KaVo Kerr Group Unveils Five New Websites

KaVo Kerr Group, the global portfolio of major dental brands, has released new websites for five companies under its umbrella, including Gendex, Orascoptic, NOMAD, Pelton & Crane and Marus. The companies deal with dental imaging, vision solutions, handheld X-ray technology, equipment and equipment solutions, respectively. As more dental professionals utilize the web for product discovery, research and evaluation, KaVo Kerr Group companies prioritize the development of websites and digital tools that facilitate a dynamic learning experience that helps end-users make smart decisions about the products they bring into their dental practice. The new websites are: Gendex.com, Orascoptic.com, try NOMAD.com, Pelton.net/ergonomics and Marus.com.


Colgate Launches Science to Cities Educational Tour

Colgate has enlisted industry thought leaders to present new perspectives on evidence-based dentistry via a 3 CE accredited, five-city educational tour. Entitled, “New Perspectives on Evidence-Based Dentistry,” the lectures will offer timely, applicable and educational information featuring new approaches to the practical application of evidence-based dentistry in clinical practice. Each lecture will discuss the gum disease epidemic among the U.S. population while helping dental professionals make informed evidence-based recommendations for patient home care of both natural teeth and implants. In addition, the technology behind dentifrice containing triclosan/copolymer will be reviewed in detail along with the mode of action, clinical benefits and safety. For more information, visit ScienceToCities.com.

BIOLASE to Raise $35 Million from Investors in Private Placement

BIOLASE, Inc., a leading dental laser manufacturer and distributor, announced that investors, directors, officers and employees have agreed to purchase $35 million of unregistered shares of the company’s common stock and warrants to purchase unregistered shares of the company’s common stock in a private placement transaction. Under the terms of the private placement, BIOLASE has agreed to sell an aggregate of 14,162,873 shares of its common stock at the price of $2.39 per share, the closing price quoted on NASDAQ on November 3, 2014. In addition, the investors will receive warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 9,205,862 shares of BIOLASE common stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share. The warrants become exercisable six months after the closing of the private placement and have a term of three years from the date of issuance.


Planmeca University Expands Course Offerings to Chicago

Planmeca University announced the expansion of preview and training opportunities to the University of Planmeca in Chicago. The expansion will offer increased access to existing and future customers of the Planmeca PlanScan system. Additionally, Planmeca University in Richardson, Texas, has opened two; new classroom spaces and is also offering in-office training.

The University of Planmeca Chicago opened its doors three months ago. This new campus is located in Roselle, Illinois just 20 minutes away from Chicago O’Hare airport. This unique 10,000 square foot state-of the art facility and showroom features Planmeca’s suite of 2D and 3D imaging products and equipment, accommodates large groups and training rooms fully-equipped with audiovisual and Wi-Fi capabilities. For more information, visit E4D.com.

Ivoclar Vivadent to Match Oral Health Donations

Now through December 31, Ivoclar Vivadent will match every dollar donated to Oral Health America (OH A), up to a maximum of $50,000. Dollars raised will be used to support OHA’s Wisdom Tooth Project, a comprehensive oral healthcare program designed to increase access to care, education and advocacy for older adults. The Wisdom Tooth Project also empowers older adults and caregivers to research oral health information and local resources online at ToothWisdom.org and to learn firsthand about self-care during in-person Tooth Wisdom: Get Smart About Your Mouth workshops. Those interested in making a gift to OHA can do so online at OralHealthAmerica.org/Donate.

DENTSPLY Awards the 2014 Student Clinicians of the American Dental Association

DENTSPLY International assembled the 55th Annual American Dental Association (ADA)/ DENTSPLY Student Clinician Research Program and Reception on October 11, 2014. The awards program took place in San Antonio, Texas, at the Institute of Texan Cultures, during the 2014 ADA Annual Session. Approximately 70 student clinicians participated in this year’s program representing research conducted across 39 countries. The Student Clinician Research Program (SCADA) began during the centennial session of the ADA in New York City in 1959, as a joint venture between DENTSPLY and the American Dental Association. Today more than 5,000 students participate in this program annually, including students from 39 countries. Originally, the program consisted of a table clinic presentation where students demonstrated a new technique. It has grown immensely, with students currently presenting their research results of their clinical, basic science or public health research. For more information and to read about this year’s winners, visit SCADAresearch.org.

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