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IDS 2017: Plasma—it's the fourth state of matter, and it's here for dentistry (VIDEO)

March 24, 2017
What is a plasma brush? We didn't know, but we had to find out. Find out more in this interview with Nanova's Andrew Ritts. 
Chris Salierno, DDS, Chief Editor, Dental Economics

What is a plasma brush? We didn't know, but we had to find out. Find out more in this interview with Nanova's Andrew Ritts.

IDS 2017—DAY 1 COVERAGE:

An introduction to IDS 2017 (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Solvay launches Ultaire AKP, a high-performance polymer engineered to replace metal as material of choice for removable partial denture frames (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Ansell debuts Micro-Touch Denta-Glove line with improvements benefiting dentists and patients (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Philips leadership announces new partnership, vision for a more connected dental world (VIDEO)

IDS 2017—DAY 2 COVERAGE:

IDS 2017: Day 2 wrap-up—à la mode (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: The health of dental trade fairs—interview with Greater New York Dental Meeting General Chairman Marc Gainor, DMD (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Hu-Friedy launches EverEdge 2.0 in Europe—interview with Stacie Barth and Anna Pattison, RDH (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Interview with Ansell's Angus Healy on dental gloves, market trends, and more (VIDEO)

IDS 2017—DAY 3 COVERAGE:

IDS 2017: Day 3 wrap-up—riding the Stadtbahn

IDS 2017: Dentistry's wait for viable 3D printing is over—interview with 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi and NextDent Managing Director Rik James

IDS 2017: Material mainstay VOCO announces expansion to digital technologies, debuts subgingival digital scanner

IDS 2017: New product extravaganza from Komet

IDS 2017: With a foundation of quality, Hu-Friedy begins work on a community

IDS 2017—DAY 4 COVERAGE:

IDS 2017: Day 4 wrap-up—prost! (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Plasma—it's the fourth state of matter, and it's here for dentistry (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Interview with Dr. Markus Heibach, executive director of the Association of German Dental Manufacturers (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Philips Sonicare, air flosser highlighted in Journal of Clinical Dentistry research studies (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Real-time Bluetooth technology meets the powered toothbrush—Philips introduces the Sonicare DiamondClean Smart (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Hu-Friedy showcases innovations in EMS cassette system for sterilization of dental instruments (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: GC introduces MI (Minimally Invasive) Handbook for preventive dentistry and more (VIDEO)

IDS 2017: Paradise Dental Technologies (PDT) moves into emerging dental markets (VIDEO)

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About the Author

Chris Salierno, DDS | Chief Editor, Dental Economics

Chris Salierno, DDS, is the chief editor of Dental Economics and the editorial director of the Principles of Practice Management and Group Practice and DSO Digest e-newsletters. He is also a contributing author for DentistryIQ and Perio-Implant Advisory. He lectures and writes about practice management and clinical dentistry. He maintains a blog to answer patient questions at ToothQuest. Dr. Salierno maintains a private general practice in Melville, New York. You may contact him at [email protected].

Updated Dec. 4, 2020