Industry News

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Patti DiGangi, RDH, Publishes New DentalCodeology Mini-Book
Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, recently published the fifth installment of her continuing DentalCodeology mini-book series, titled A Gingivitis Code Finally!

CDT D4346 has been designated for scaling in the presence of generalized moderate or severe gingival inflammation—full mouth, after oral evaluation. The new code will provide dentists and hygienists with new opportunities to elevate the standard of patient care while boosting the bottom line.

Because the new code does not have age limitations, it is applicable for the treatment of children. It is especially relevant for dental practices that are focusing on the oral-systemic health link, because it provides practitioners not only with the opportunity to identify this disease process and treat it therapeutically but also a way to consistently communicate the medical relevance of treating early stage periodontal disease.

For more information about A Gingivitis Code Finally!, visit dentalcodeology.com.

3M Launches Tablet-Based Mobile Intraoral Scanner
3M recently announced the launch of its Mobile True Definition Scanner, a tablet-based intraoral scanner that fits in your hand.

The compact, ergonomic design allows clinicians to move freely between operatories without power cords or carts. Flexible mounting options help to minimize workspace clutter, offering more space for the clinician and assistant to maneuver in small spaces.

Informed discussion and visual patient communication is made easier with a system that can be placed in the hands or laps of patients, who can see a digital visualization of their oral anatomy and, ultimately, have a better understanding of proposed treatments.

For more information, visit 3m.com/truedef.

First Trios Scan Sent for Invisalign Case Submission
Danish dentist Dr. Nimmi Holstein is the first 3Shape Trios intraoral scanner user to submit a patient scan as part of the Invisalign case submission process.

3Shape announced earlier this year that Trios could be used for Invisalign case submissions upon completion of the final validation process with Align Technology, makers of the Invisalign system. The validation process is now complete. As a result, Holstein, a longtime Invisalign provider and the first doctor to take the Trios for Invisalign online training program, became the first doctor to submit a Trios patient scan that way.

To use a Trios scanner to send scans for Invisalign case submission, doctors must first complete 3Shape’s mandatory online training program. The program is open to all Invisalign providers who use Trios Standard, Trios Color, and Trios 3 and Trios 3 Mono models. Upon completion of the short program, users can send scans for Invisalign case submission free of charge.

Participants in the Trios for Invisalign training program are being on-boarded in groups based on when they register, on a first-come, first-served basis. Registered doctors can expect an invite to the training program within the next six weeks.

For more information, visit 3shape.com/invisalign.