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AI Tech Company Reports 1st Fully Automated Dental Procedure on a Human Patient

Industry News Perceptive, a dental technology company focusing on imaging, artificial intelligence and robotics, recently announced its system had performed the first fully automated dental procedure on a human.

The procedure began with an intraoral scan from a handheld device using optical coherence technology. Perceptive’s AI algorithms then analyzed the 3D data to plan the procedure, which was performed with instruments via robotic arm.

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Benco Dental Rolls Out Mobile Dental Units

Industry News Benco Dental has collaborated with Matthews Specialty Vehicles to create custom, turnkey mobile dental coaches available for sale.

Fully ADA compliant in all 50 states, the coaches are equipped with two operatories, a stericenter, a reception area and network hookups. Coaches can be customized to each customer’s preferences and built to order in virtually any practical configuration. The interior outfitting of each coach is executed by Benco Dental installation professionals and in-house interior designers.

For more information, visit benco.com and msvehicles.com.


3M Health Care, Including Dental, Is Now Solventum

Industry News 3M has spun off its health care component, including dental, into a new independent company called Solventum. Holders of 3M common stock received one share of Solventum common stock for every four shares of 3M common stock held at the close of business on March 18, 2024. 3M first announced plans to spin off its health care unit in June 2022, and former Zimmer Biomet CEO Bryan Hanson was selected in August 2023 to lead the new company.

For more information, visit solventum.com.


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