Patterson Imaging Software offers flexibility
A leader in providing integrated technology solutions, Patterson introduces Patterson Imaging Software, a comprehensive imaging tool designed to support the evolving imaging needs of the dental practice.
The software features digital radiography imaging, intraoral and digital camera capture, image annotation, custom reporting, e-mail image capabilities, and more. It supports direct integration with 18 digital imaging products from a number of manufacturers, including Schick®, Air Techniques® Gendex TM, PLANMECA ®, Sirona®, Soredex ®,Instrumentarium®.
Available options include single- and multi-user (networkable) versions, an optional bridging capability designed to operate with most practice-management software systems, and DICOM Imaging and Cosmetic Imaging Modules, offering practical enhancements to aid in both diagnosis and patient education.
Ongoing Patterson technical support and in-office clinical training are available. For more information, call your local Patterson representative or branch, or call (800) 873-7683.
ADSTRA Imaging offers user-defined filters
ADSTRA Imaging, image-management software by ADSTRA SYSTEMS, enables dental professionals to capture, manipulate, and store images from various digital devices, intraoral or digital cameras, or flatbed scanners. The software includes numerous enhancement tools that can be used to view images in a variety of ways.
Clinicians can define filters or macro-commands to suit individual needs. Built-in, standard image-enhancement tools can be mixed and matched to create new filters for viewing images from different standpoints, such as bone density, bone loss, and caries detection. In addition to individual settings, this ability provides options for other variables, such as lighting differences from one treatment room to another.
For more information, call (800) 450-0220, or visit www.adstra.com. To request a free demo CD, send an e-mail to [email protected], including your area of interest, your name, address, and telephone number.
Venga Intra-office paging software 4.2
Developed for dental offices, Venga Intra-Office Paging Software has released version 4.2. Along with Venga’s computer paging functions, version 4.2 contains “Venga Mobile,” a feature enabling text messages sent from the computer to traditional hip-worn pagers up to two miles. “Venga Mobile” is the solution for offices that are not fully computerized, and for associates to stay connected to their offices.
Venga Paging Software allows you to communicate better than ever using your existing computer network - saving money and adding flexibility for growth.
For more information, call (866) 364-2100 or visit www.venga.info.
New DEXIS® diagnostic image-management system
DEXIS releases DEXIS 7, a major update to its widely acknowledged digital imaging system. The all-new Overview™ capability allows users to simultaneously acquire, display, and readily manage all four major types of digital diagnostic images on a single screen - intraoral X-rays, extraoral (panoramic and cephalometric) X-rays, intraoral video images, and extraoral camera images. View all recent images of a patient with a single mouse-click, then focus on one type of image with another click. Overview provides an enhanced new level of presentation and patient consultation.
The all-new “Presentation Area” is an expandable area within the main image window where individually selected images of all types can be gathered together, displayed individually, presented in a slide show, exported, or printed. Other upgrades include enhanced drag-and-drop functions. External images from other applications can be imported by simply dragging and dropping them.
For more information, call (888) 88-DEXIS (883-3947) or visit www.DEXray.com.
K-Stat Hemostatic Gel
K-Stat Laboratories introduces its new hemostatic solution, K-Stat Hemostatic Gel. K-Stat Hemostatic Gel is an outstanding advance in blood coagulation dental products. The patent-pending formula contains vitamin K to coagulate blood, zinc to control bacteria, and aloe vera to soothe gingival tissue after trauma. It enhances restorative, periodontal, and oral surgery procedures by controlling hemorrhage that may interfere with sensitive dental techniques. It has a smooth-flowing texture, will not stain or affect composite material or blanch gingival tissue, and is pleasantly flavored. K-Stat Hemostatic Gel is easy to use: apply to bleeding tissue, wait 30 seconds, then dab off or rinse.
To order, call (702) 262-1044, order online at www.Soft-Ease.com, or call your dental supplier.
New Kwik-Bite® Senso universal sensor holder
Now available from Kerr TotalCare, Kwik-Bite Senso is a new universal sensor holder for direct digital imaging of horizontal bitewings. This innovative sensor holder is compatible with all commonly used brands and sizes of sensors. Thanks to its patented rubber-covered clamping device, Kwik-Bite Senso allows for easy and fast positioning of the sensor with no slipping. The frictionless cogwheel segment stands for safe and easy individual adaptation while the innovative design prevents tearing of the infection-control bag. For the patient, Kwik-Bite Senso offers greater comfort thanks to the optimized bite plate (which also prevents biting the cable). Kwik-Bite Senso guarantees excellent details on radiographs owing to precise positioning by the proven extraoral aiming ring.
For more information, visit www.KerrTotalCare.com or call (800) 878-3902.
New Septodont Siraject aspirating syringes
Siraject aspirating syringes are lightweight, durable, and feature a permanent hub design, which means no more lost hubs. Best of all, Siraject comes in two sizes to fit your specific injection style.
Siraject Petite is designed for smaller-handed dentists and hygienists. Its compact design provides a smaller thumb ring and shorter plunger length, making it easier to control and more comfortable when aspirating.
Siraject Standard is equipped with a larger thumb ring and regular plunger length. The new Septodont Siraject syringes are compatible with 1.7 ml and 1.8 ml cartridges.
For more information, call (800) 872-8305.
J. Morita USA introduces Root ZX II
J. Morita USA introduces Root ZX II, offering new features and upgrades. Root ZX II produces unmatched clinical accuracy rates, not affected by the presence or absence of blood, other fluids, or electrolytes. It features an expanded, easy-to-read display screen with high contrast. The action of the meter in the display corresponds exactly to the tactile sensation of using the file. The new unit is lightweight and offers exceptional durability. The base of the unit also has been modified for greater stability during procedures. The low-speed handpiece module is interchangeable and snaps easily onto the back of the unit. This allows a choice between an apex locator, a low-speed handpiece, or a combination. Other features include no zero-adjustment, automatic calibration, battery power indication, and automatic power-off function.
For more information, call 888-JMORITA (566-7482), your local dealer, or visit www.jmoritausa.com.
Before-and-After Gallery drives Web traffic
Einstein Dental has introduced another way to drive traffic to dental Web sites with the release of www.cosmeticdentistrygallery.com. This amazing resource allows patients to view dentists’ before-and-after photos of cosmetic dentistry procedures. Cosmetic Dentistry Gallery provides a thumbnail image of each dentist’s Web site, along with a direct link to the site’s before-and-after photos. Cosmetic Dentistry Gallery is the exclusive advertiser on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover” Web site; since the inception of its relationship with “Extreme Makeover,” Cosmetic Dentistry Gallery has sent thousands of visitors to dental practice Web sites. Positions within the gallery are still available.
For more information, call (800) 572-3243 or visit www.einsteindental.com.
American Eagle O.V.S. cassettes
Open Ventilation System allows maximum circulation for efficient ultrasonic cleaning. American Eagle cassettes are made from a high-grade, durable stainless steel, and are available in various sizes ranging from five to 26 instruments. The large cassettes have double-hinged lids that fold under the main tray similar to a notebook, as well as in-lid clips to hold surgical instruments. O.V.S. cassettes are compatible with all sterilization methods and come with a five-year warranty. For ordering information, call (800) 551-5172.
Radius® chair system from A-dec™
The Radius arm-mounted system rotates around the chair to maximize flexibility for both right- and left-handed operators. The rotating arms offer improved positioning for a choice of Traditional or Continental® delivery systems, cuspidor, assistant’s arm with instrumentation, monitor mount, and dental light. The system also is pre-wired to support integrated ancillary devices, such as A-dec’s intraoral camera, electric micromotor, and chair touchpad control options.
The Radius chair offers a choice of seamless or sewn upholstery and features automatic armrests that tuck away for convenient patient entry and exit. The Radius system includes a self-contained water system that, when used with A-dec ICX™ waterline tablets, greatly simplifies waterline maintenance, providing peace of mind to patients and practitioners.
For more information, visit www.a-dec.com or call (800) 547-1883.
PerioGlas Synthetic Bone Graft Material
Sunstar Butler announces the availability of an easy-to-use 0.5 cc syringe for dispensing PerioGlas Synthetic Bone Graft Material, a unique bioactive bone grafting particulate.
Proven in more than 700,000 cases worldwide, PerioGlas is safe and biocompatible and bonds to both bone and soft tissue. PerioGlas is clinically shown to regenerate bone as fast and as dense as demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft. PerioGlas also exhibits an antimicrobial effect on oral microorganisms.
PerioGlas is indicated for a variety of osseous defects, including ridge augmentation, sinus elevation, extraction sites, cystectomies and apicoectomies, and periodontal and peri-implant defects.
For more information, call (800) JBUTLER (528-8537) or visit www.sunstar.com.
Germ Terminator toothbrush sanitizer
The Germ Terminator is the only toothbrush sanitizer that kills more than 99.9999 percent of toothbrush germs using natural steam and dry heat - no bleach, peroxide, UV light, ozone, or other potentially harmful means. It is an FDA 510k-cleared medical device.
The Germ Terminator takes only seconds to use. After brushing, simply insert your manual toothbrush or power brush tip into the toothbrush basket, replace the cover, and add water. The unit does the rest, first steaming then drying the toothbrush. At independent, FDA-registered labs, the unit was proven to kill greater than 99.9999 percent of bacteria, viruses, molds, and yeasts with its steam and dry heat process.
The unit accommodates two toothbrushes and stores them in a clean chamber where they remain sanitized until the next brushing. Dental Professionals visit www.germterminator.com for special pricing and to order.
For more information, call (702) 434-8000.
Digital dentistry book by Dr. Thomas K. Hedge
Digital dentistry book by Dr. Thomas K. Hedge
Dr. Thomas K. Hedge, director of the Digital Dentistry program at the Las Vegas Institute, has written “The Ultimate Guide To Digital Applications In Your Dental Office,” a comprehensive guide for digital photography and its applications in the dental office. There are many choices among cameras and software; some work well and others are not suited to dentistry. Dr. Hedge sorts out the right equipment and tells you how to use it effectively. Confused about which camera to buy? It is a very simple decision based on how much you want to invest.
Topics covered include: The economics of digital photography, the history of digital photography, digital video, e-mail newsletters, laboratory communication, imaging and imaging programs, PowerPoint applications and tips, image management, camera reviews, comparisons of and how to use various cameras for digital dentistry, explanation of digital terms, resolution, storage and memory management, lighting and flash use, studio lighting, armamentarium, and patient preparation.
For more information, visit www.Tomhedge.com or call (513) 777-7017.
