Month: September 2021
Straumann launches TLX and announces winners of SmileAward at ITI World Symposium
BASEL, Switzerland: Straumann fully launched its TLX implant system at the International Team for Implantology (ITI) World Symposium 202ONE, which is the largest global symposium dedicated to implant dentistry. In addition, the company announced the eight winners of its SmileAward, a new award which was created in cooperation with Zerodonto and which will be presented annually in the future.Did you miss our previous article… https://www.trilliumdentalclinic.com/?p=305 Mai Fieldswww.trilliumdentalclinic.com
Read MoreLinks between oral microbiome, genetic variations and periodontitis examined in new study
OKAYAMA, Japan: Since periodontitis has been linked to systemic health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, research is continually being conducted to better understand its causes. To this end, a new study out of Japan has interrogated the associations between genetic polymorphisms—the most common type of human genetic variation—oral microbiome statuses, and the development of periodontal disease.Did you miss our previous article… https://www.trilliumdentalclinic.com/?p=302 Mai Fieldswww.trilliumdentalclinic.com
Read MoreBusiness side of dentistry: Golden rules of marketing
Editor’s note: This is the tenth article in a series exploring the business aspects of the dental profession, from starting a practice and marketing to hiring staff and finances. Dr. Deshpande Based on my experience, marketing has two main components: internal and external. Internal includes gaining higher case acceptance and introducing new procedures to your existing patients. External marketing involves efforts taken to bring new patients into the practice. There are so many ways of bringing new patients into your practice. The following are only
Read MoreIntelligent and simple: Neoss focuses on fewer implant components but high predictability
COLOGNE, Germany: Neoss, a Swedish implant manufacturer, is presenting its expanded implantology portfolio at this year’s IDS in Cologne. At the company’s press conference, the novel Neoss ProActive Edge implant and NeossONE were introduced and their benefits for patients and clinicians highlighted. In addition, the company spoke about its partnership with Purgo Biologics to expand its bone regeneration product line. Mai Fieldswww.trilliumdentalclinic.com
Read MoreAmann Girrbach’s new digital workflows offer total ecosystem
COLOGNE, Germany: Amann Girrbach says that going digital in dentistry is now more important than ever. At IDS 2021, the company is exhibiting its latest solutions that digitise and streamline the flow of information between dental clinics and laboratories. Using what Amann Girrbach describes as a total ecosystem, practitioners can share data and collaborate more effectively than ever before, according to the company. Mai Fieldswww.trilliumdentalclinic.com
Read MoreSustainable health: A global concern
COLOGNE, Germany: We all know what a healthy mouth means to people’s well-being and quality of life. Current research highlights the complex connection between oral health and general health, but what role does this play in terms of global sustainable development? Mai Fieldswww.trilliumdentalclinic.com
Read More“The big plus of the hybrid event is the digital reach well beyond the trade fair period”
COLOGNE, Germany: Losses in the millions, cancellations of events and a completely new strategy—these are just a few of the hurdles and achievements Oliver Frese reports on. He is the COO of Koelnmesse, which is traditionally responsible for the organisation and implementation of IDS. In an interview with Dental Tribune International, Frese explained how the organisers have managed to get the world’s leading trade fair for the dental community off the ground despite the COVID-19 crisis and to ensure its sustainable success as a platform
Read MoreMy missing piece: Reaffirming my love for puzzles during the COVID-19 pandemic
While studying for my DATs about a decade ago, I remember being frustrated with the PAT section of the exam. Why would I ever need to know which asymmetrical and strange shape would fit into which hole? How would this be relevant to the practice of dentistry? As I passed time by working on a 2,000 piece jigsaw puzzle during a 12-hour overnight call shift at my GPR, I had a moment of clarity. Dr. Khan I am an imaginative person by nature. I have
Read MoreThe status of trade fairs in Germany
LEIPZIG, Germany: It is no secret that the 39th edition of the International Dental Show (IDS) will look vastly different to previous iterations. The record 160,095 international visitors that attended IDS 2019 will be greatly reduced owing to COVID-19 travel restrictions, though a hybrid approach will mean more people than ever will participate virtually rather than in person. Nevertheless, there remains a high level of demand for physical trade fairs to return and for Germany to re-establish itself as the international leader in this field.
Read MoreInterview with Dr Andreas Kurbad on CEREC Day 2021
Dr Andreas Kurbad established his private practice in Viersen in Germany in 1990 and started using CEREC in 1994. He has published more than 100 papers on full-ceramic restorations, computerised dentistry, implantology and epidemiology. His focus is on clinical work, lecturing and publishing worldwide in the areas of restorative dentistry, adhesive techniques, full-ceramic restorations, computerised dentistry and implantology. Kurbad is also the founder of the CEREC Masters Club and has been a mentor for the CAD/CAM study group at the Karl Häupl Institute in Düsseldorf
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