About McCormack Dental Imaging / C?Dental X?Ray :
C?Dental X?Ray is located in Northern California with seven locations in the Bay area. McCormack Dental
Imaging is located in Southern California with five locations in San Diego County. Both are a group of
unique facilities dedicated solely to high quality digital dental imaging. For additional corporate
information please visit the company’s corporate web site at www.cdental.com.

About AFP Imaging / NewTom:
AFP Imaging, a leading state?of?the?art diagnostic imaging supplier, is a market leader with products
distributed worldwide to dental, medical and veterinary professionals. For over 30 years, the Company
has produced branded products that are installed in over 100,000 dental and medical facilities worldwide,
including its latest digital imaging systems where it is a market leader in Cone Beam 3D X?ray
imaging. For additional corporate information please visit the company’s corporate web site at
www.afpimaging.com.
The remarks contained in this press release and presented elsewhere by management from time to time contain forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. The Company’s actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in this press release or in other forward-looking statements presented by management. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in the Company’s expectation or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which such statement is based.

Google Local (Google Maps or Google Places)
This little tool will get your business on the map. The Google Map.

If you don’t claim your listing, someone else may. And there’s nothing you can do about it! Google takes precautions to prevent this, but your best bet is to claim your listing now. It just takes a minute.

Go to http://local.google.com. In the left sidebar, you’ll see a hyperlink that says “Put your business on Google Maps.” Click it! If you don’t have a Google account, go ahead and set one up. If you do have an account, simply choose Google Places from your main Google Accounts page. Then just follow the instructions to get your business listed. Be sure to fill out ALL of the keywords, etc. Stand by your phone because the verification process involves a phone call. Have a pen handy to write down the verification number. Verify, and you’re golden.

You’re going to see ads about paid listings. You don’t need those right now.

Google Alerts
Find out when your business is mentioned online, and keep your finger on the pulse of topics close to your heart. Google Alerts will send you email notifications when keywords that you specify show up on Google that day.

From your main Google Accounts page, choose Alerts, and click Manage. Type in search terms that you want to be notified about: your business name, your competitor’s business name, your name, your city (for local news), and any other topic of interest (ie: cosmetic dentistry, LVI, sleep apnea dentistry). Complete the questionnaire, and you’ll begin receiving Google Alert emails the same day.

These tips were provided by TNT Dental, a leader in custom dental website design and hosting. Call TNT Dental today to discuss your Internet marketing strategy: 877-868-4932.

Samsung and InnoDen have partnered to bring Dentist nationwide the latest in Dental Unit technology and design. Sky Dental “M” has combined all the design and technology features you could ask for with the best quality materials available. All components create a unit that is aesthetically appealing, functional and above all built to last. Together they are changing the way you view dental equipment today.

Seattle, WA (FPRC) June, 1 2010 – Samsung and InnoDen are set to bring the latest in technology and design to the Dental Equipment Industry nationwide. “Sky Dental’s “M” Chair Unit incorporates American design and functionality that is seen from your leaders in the industry today” said Justin Taylor, Marketing Manager of InnoDen.  The “M” unit offers the same modern color schemes Sky Dental is known for which it’s more advanced counterpart unit “W” offers as well.  From the standard over patient light and Touch Panel, it is apparent that they are creating new unit standards in the industry.

The Sky Dental “W” offers a thin back American design that caters to the Doctor and Patient with complete comfort and style.  The “M” unit is an affordable option for any dentist and is equipped with all the bells and whistles used today, without having to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on options and accessories.

“Samsung and InnoDen chose to represent the Sky Dental brand because, they are leading the way in technology and design and we are confident that it will change the dental equipment industry we know today” Said Dr. Park, CEO of InnoDen.  InnoDen’s product knowledge and sales support combined with Samsung’s extensive infrastructure and global reach ensure that Sky Dental will be a brand that is here to stay. Call your local dealer’s today and get a Sky Dental “M” and change the way your practice is viewed and remembered.

About Sky Dental:

Sky Dental has manufactured chairs and delivery systems for over 27 years. Sky Dental is currently distributed in 30 countries across the world and sells over 3,000 units annually. Samsung and InnoDen are convinced that their chair is the best quality and best product on the market today.  All units come with standard manufacturer 5 year warranties.

Contact:

Justin Taylor, Marketing Manager
InnoDen, LLC
206-832-1818
http://www.innoden.com

Behind every successful practice is an office manager who displays innovative thinking, business acumen and leadership qualities, within their practice and their community. Each year, the AADOM recognizes these exceptional individuals and highlights their accomplishments at their annual conference. “I’ve been in dentistry for over 20 years.  When you’ve been around that long, you know what it takes to get results.  It takes a great team, great clinical skills and delivering a great patient experience,” said Kay Valentine, 2009 AADOM Office Manager of the Year.

The 2010 AADOM Office Manager of the Year will be featured on the front cover of The Observer, AADOM’s publication for dental office managers, receives free registration in 2011 to the Annual Dental Office Managers Conference and a check for $1,000, courtesy of CareCredit, AADOM Founding Sponsor. “We’re delighted to support the AADOM in recognizing the valuable contribution these professionals have made and support their professional and personal growth,” stated Cindy Hearn, Sr. VP of Marketing, CareCredit.  For nomination details, visit www.dentalmanagers.com.

About the AADOM: the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) is the country’s largest professional organization for office managers, practice administrators and other practice management staff.  The AADOM is committed to creating and maintaining a network of dental professionals to share resources and information, helping all members achieve the highest level of professional and personal development. The Annual Dental Office Managers Conference will be held this October in Las Vegas.

About CareCredit: for more than 20 years, CareCredit has been making it easy for patients to get the dentistry they need and want. Today, CareCredit is at work in more than 130,000 practices and has been used by over 20 million patients.  CareCredit is exclusively selected for their members by most state and national dental associations, including the AADOM, ADA Business Resources^SM*, AGD, AAOMS, and AAP, and is also recommended by leading practice management consultants. For more information on CareCredit, call 1-800-300-3046 ext. 4519 or visit www.carecredit.com.

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*ADA is a registered trademark of the American Dental Association. ADA Business Resources is a service mark of the American Dental Association. ADA Business Resources is a program brought to you by ADA Business Enterprises, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the American Dental Association.

Source: http://www.case.edu/think/breakingnews/prostatediseaselink.html

We can talk about whether Facebook and Twitter are good for dental marketing all day long, and everyone has an opinion…

“I believe social media is one of the most important marketing tools to emerge since the creation of the World Wide Web.”

~ Fred Joyal’s Blog

“No online social networking personally or professionally anymore. Most of it is a waste of time. I’d rather spend the valuable time with my wife and kids who have also decided not to do any of the online social networking anymore.”

~ The Wealthy Dentist Blog

Ohio Prosthodontist

“With social media growing at an unprecedented rate and a large percentage of our patients participating on these popular channels daily, the decision to establish our own space on these social networks was easy. Now our practice can easily distribute office news, dental information and practice promotions to our entire network of patients with the click of a mouse. Not to mention that our patients can always join in on the conversation by providing feedback.”

~Latest Breaking News

Dr. Mary Sue Stonisch

The reality is, you have to ask yourself if social networking:

• Will meet your dental practice’s marketing goals
• Will work for your dental patients
• Will complement your dental practice’s marketing strategy
• Will be something you (or your team) can keep up with

Your Goals

Social networking is not going to bring you a ton of new patients. If that’s your main goal, don’t waste your time. However, if you want to keep in contact with your current patients and foster a friendly, personal relationship, Facebook can help. Twitter can give current patients an update on what’s going on in your office.

Your Patients

Do your patients use Facebook and Twitter? Do they use the computer? How often? Studies show that Facebook is most widely used with a very young population. And, of course, patients in a high income area will be more likely to use social networking. How many of your patients have smart phones? Do they even want to hear from you on Facebook? You can always ask! Survey your patients before they leave the office.

Your Marketing Strategy

Do you blog? Is your website optimized? Are you really on top of your game with Internet marketing, or do you just have a website because you don’t think the phone book has any future? If you’re serious about online marketing and fostering a community in your practice where patients and team members feel like they know one another, social networking may suit your strategy. If you and your staff don’t like the computer, there’s no reason to try to force a Facebook peg into a traditional marketing hole.

Your Busy Life

Keeping up with Facebook and Twitter takes time. If you don’t check your FB account every day now, what makes you think you’ll do it for the office? You may have a front office person who could maintain a Facebook Fan Page, with a little training. Or maybe social networking just isn’t where it’s at for your dental practice.

Advice from Experts

If you’d like a personal consultation about social networking, call TNT Dental and speak with one of our web experts. These savvy folks can answer all of your questions and guide you through the process of setting up and learning about effective social networking. Call today: 877-868-4932, or visit TNT Dental online here.

BING Innovations, LLC, the Illinois-based provider of DentalVibe™, launched the new site in June to better educate the dental community about the benefits and uses of the product and to simplify the ordering process. Visitors to the site can view newly produced video segments depicting DentalVibe applications as well as the real-time reactions of patients who experience DentalVibe injections. In addition, the DentalVibe system and accessories can be conveniently purchased with a credit card through a secure e-commerce portal.

To produce the videos, develop the new website and introduce the breakthrough product to dentistry, BING Innovations enlisted Walter F. Cameron Advertising, an established dental products marketing agency based in New York. An educational communications campaign is being launched concurrently.

“You can’t really understand the ‘wow’ factor of DentalVibe until you see it in action with real patients,” said DentalVibe Co-developer Steven G. Goldberg, DDS, who demonstrates the product on the new videos. “On our website, you can see the expression of both surprise and delight on patients’ faces when they receive a dental injection without any pain whatsoever.”

DentalVibe takes unique advantage of cutting-edge research on the Gate Control Theory of Pain to enable the delivery of anesthetic injections without discomfort. Patented, microprocessor-controlled VibraPulse™ technology delivers a pulsed, percussive vibration to the mucosa ­– the ideal counter-stimulation to block the painful stimuli of injections.

Offices now have the ability to conduct a low dosage scan that shows the full patient dentition. Doctors can use this view to see if a patient has his/her wisdom teeth or could require corrective practices, like braces, while using a fraction of the radiation. This scan has a faster rotation, and uses less x-ray dose, for an overall drop in radiation.The Strato Digital introduces its Frontal Dentition examination. This view allows a doctor see the frontal dentition only. This, combined with the ability to take half-pans, means one can see the right half, left half, or frontal view of any panoramic x-ray, without exposing unnecessary regions. The Strato Digital now comes standard with over 13 applications, including Digital Linear Tomography. The Cesium Iodide CCD sensor provides the highest quality images in any examination type. For more information visit www.ImageWorksCorporation.com/dental or call 914-592-6100.

Source: MedicalNewsToday

With the news that Gwyneth Paltrow has a pre-osteoporosis condition because of her vitamin D deficiency, the sunshine vitamin is getting lots of attention. What does this have to do with dentistry?

Vitamin D Deficiency…

• Allows bone resporption (as in jawbone degeneration)
• Allows increased inflammation (as in the symptom closely linked to periodontal disease)
• Affects almost 40% of Americans (that’s about half of your patients)

We know that dentists play an important role in a person’s medical team. Not all general medicine doctors are testing their patients’ vitamin D levels, though. As a dentist, you can inform and influence your patients to get their vitamin D level checked. Simple, cheap supplements (2000iu of D3) can boost vitamin D levels to a healthy state. Other ways to get the vitamin include getting out in the sunshine (but protect that skin) and through consuming dairy and fish products.

TNT Dental is a custom website and hosting company that specializes in search engine optimization for dental practices. For nearly a decade, the expert graphic designers, web technicians, and dental copywriters at TNT have created some of the top dental websites in the United States and Canada. Always on top of technology, TNT recently premiered TNTmobile, a smart phone application for dentist websites. If your website needs a makeover, or if you’d like to launch your Internet marketing to amazing new heights, call TNT Dental today at 877-868-4932. They have a habit of making dentists smile.

Jameson teams use the 25 systems of a dental practice that Jameson has pinpointed and they rate themselves on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being poor; 10 being excellent.  Everyone rates the systems individually; then the group tallies their scores and studies the averages.  This acts as a measurement tool and a compass on where to focus your attention as a team for practice improvement and continuous growth.

Have you graded your practice lately?  Rate yourself on Jameson’s 25 systems:

1. Improve Teamwork
2. Discover Effective Communication
3. Develop & Achieve Mission / Vision / Goals – Strategic Plan
4. Understand Personnel Management
5. Have Exceptional Team Meetings
6. Provide Various Financing Options
7. Manage Insurance Policies
8. Experience Increased Collections
9. Schedule Effectively
10. Monitor Overhead Control / Fee Analysis
11. Track Business Monitors/Monthly Graphs
12. Enhance Your New Patient Experience
13. Deliver Excellent Diagnoses / Treatment Plans/ Consultations
14. Increase Treatment Coordination and Acceptance
15. Utilize Full Use of Technology and Equipment
16. Educate Patients
17. Establish Clinical Efficiency / Ergonomics Systems
18. Learn the Critical Factors of Documentation
19. Implement an Advanced Hygiene Program
20. Maximize Hygiene Retention
21. Maintain Superior Levels of Sterilization / Infection Control
22. Drive Patients to Your Practice Through Marketing / Practice Building
23. Provide 5-Star Customer Service
24. Build Specific Aspects of the Practice (i.e. – Cosmetic, Implant, Invisalign, etc.)
25. Develop Leadership Skills

How did you do?  Now, focus your attention on the low scoring items and get your systems into alignment.  This is the first step in having a practice that runs like a well-oiled machine.  Visit www.jamesonmanagement.com today and take a more focused, online Rate Your Practice survey.

On Friday, attendees were shuttled to the new, $1.4B Cowboys Stadium for a full-day lecture program covering current state-of-the-art systems and materials to the incredible capabilities of leading edge integrated dental technologies that are under development. Special video messages from profession leaders Dr. Gordon Christensen and Dr. Pete Dawson were played for the crowd on the HD screens in the Main Club Level, where attendees were also treated to a live patient demonstration by CAD CAMbassador Sherri White, RDA, CDD featuring E4D’s DentaLogic software’s newest features.

Other notable MVP’s (Most Valuable Presenters) included Dr. Paul Child, Jr., CEO of CR Foundation sharing his perspective on CAD CAM systems currently on the market; Dr. Colin Norman of 3M ESPE; Dr. Santine Anderson of THE DENTAL ADVISOR; Dr. Don Deems, The Dentist’s Coach; Lee Culp, CDT; Dr. Curtis Jansen and D4D Software Engineer Rakesh Lal introducing the revolutionary E4D Compass software; Dr. George Tysowsky of Ivoclar Vivadent; as well as Dr. David Reznik and Rick Willeford, CPA/CFP providing a fresh perspective of the business side of dentistry.
Midway through the day, lunch was served and attendees were invited to step in front of an HD camera to have their video image projected onto the massive 60-yard JumboTron. Photos were captured as souvenirs to commemorate their experience on the world’s largest high definition screen.

After the break, the D4D Marketing team prepared a series of amusing viral videos that the crowd could watch on either the JumboTron or back in the Club Level. Following the laughter, lectures were back underway as the E4D DentaLogic and E4D Compass software demonstrations continued to display on the JumboTron.

The program closed that afternoon and all participants were led up seven stories for an evening reception at the Dr. Pepper Star Bar overlooking the football field. Guests were greeted with hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails as they arrived, and all had the opportunity to tour the 3,000,000 sq ft stadium, including a behind-the-scenes look at the Cowboys’ and Cowboys Cheerleaders’ locker rooms, as well as a free-for-all run of the field itself. Many took photos in the Cowboys star at the center of the field and others took advantage of the opportunity to go all the way and run for a touchdown!

On the final day, all participants had the opportunity to participate in the Build-a-Crown™ and Advanced Design Workshops at D4D Technologies’ world headquarters in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas. Bringing models of their own, they attended their pre-arranged times to sit with CAD CAMbassadors to see their own crown being scanned, designed and then milled right before their eyes in a matter of minutes! Ivoclar Vivadent, Premier Dental and
3M ESPE’s technical specialists were on hand to make sure each crown left with proper esthetic control – with stain and glaze, characterization, crystallization and polishing centers. “The support of our partners is unparalleled, having Henry Schein Dental, Ivoclar Vivadent, Premier Dental, Imaging Sciences International and 3M ESPE all pulling in the same direction has made this a tremendous success and paved the way for the future of digital dentistry,” said Dr. Gary Severance, VP of Marketing and Clinical Affairs at D4D Technologies. MVP’s were also on-hand at the Advanced Design Workshops to highlight upcoming software releases and revealing the Top 10 Steps to Restoration Design, taking their restorations from Ordinary to Extraordinary™, lead by Lee Culp, CDT. Over 200 restorations were completed
and given to the participants, and every attendee was able to “Experience the Experience” of what E4D can do for them, their practice and especially their patients.

If you attended this year’s event, we sincerely thank you for your participation and we hope you found the experience as rewarding as we did. Be sure not to miss next year’s event as it promises to exceed even the greatest expectations for the future of dentistry!

About D4D Technologies LLC
D4D Technologies is taking the dental profession to a higher level of productivity, patient comfort, and convenience with its E4D Dentist™, E4D Labworks™ and E4D Studio™ Systems, all part of the E4D Sky™ Network of products. The systems use high-speed laser scanning technology to produce digital 3D impressions of teeth prepared for full contour
crowns, inlays, onlays, smile designs, and no-prep veneers without the application of contrast agents. The intuitive DentaLogic™ software enables operators to customize restoration designs and send them wirelessly to the precision mill that uses the latest restorative materials to produce fine esthetic restorations.

Highly accurate, versatile, and easy to use, the E4D Systems provide significant productivityimprovements allowing dental professionals to offer a healthier, more economical and moreconvenient solution with Same Day Dentistry™.
Headquartered in Richardson, TX, a suburb of Dallas, D4D Technologies has partnerships with major corporations in the dental profession: Henry Schein Dental is responsible for global sales and distribution; 3M ESPE and Ivoclar Vivadent provide restorative materials. Contact Dalyce Willis marketing@d4dtech.com or 972-234-3880.

Every dental professional knows that oral cancer screening is an essential part of a thorough dental checkup. The highly publicized statistics about oral cancer frequency, mortality rate, and cure rate are common knowledge in the field. A recent Web Exclusive article titled “Part 1: The importance of oral cancer screenings” appeared on www.DentalProductsReport.com this month. Written by Eileen Morrissey, a dental hygienist, the text supports the importance of oral cancer screenings and provides a good example of how a dentist can adopt new oral cancer screening technology.

Morrissey provides this advice: “If you are rusty and would benefit from a coaching tutorial, visit the following website. www.nidcr.nih.gov, or call 301-402-7364. A short [PowerPoint] can be downloaded in said format, or as a PDF handout, with images that you can study for a memory refresher.”

The articles is a good read, and it’s open for discussion through comments.

In addition to the DPR article, NEJM recently published an article entitled “Human Papillomavirus and Survival of Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer.” According to this article, approximately 90% of HPV-positive cancers contain HPV type 16, and another 5% have HPV type 18.”

In addition, “The majority of patients enrolled in therapeutic trials for squamous-cell carcinoma of the head and neck have oropharyngeal squamous-cell carcinoma, which in a sub-group of these patients is caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). This subgroup is defined by the presence of high-risk types of HPV in tumor cells, predominantly HPV type 16.”

A corresponding editorial, entitled “Prognostic Implications of HPV in Oropharyngeal Cancer,” also shares important information. “The two classes of oropharyngeal squamous appear to have distinct causes. HPV-positive cases suggesting that HPV-positive cancer and HPV-negative cancer may each have a distinct pathogenesis.”

Related Information:

http://www.dentaleconomics.com/index/display/article-display/149212/articles/dental-economics/volume-92/issue-7/features/oral-and-pharyngeal-cancer.html

http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/articles/show/dpr1009_360_oralcancer

http://oralcancerfoundation.org

http://www.velscope.com/velscope.php

http://www.vizilite.com/

http://www.trimira.net/identafi

http://www.dentalcompare.com/matrix.asp?catid=488

On HealthVault, individuals can set and monitor weight, exercise, and health goals. The site integrates with certain electronics, like the One-Touch glucometer and Zune MP3. Users can prepare for emergencies by making sure all health records for the family are available online. And data does not have to be manually input. In many cases, health records can be pulled from providers and insurance companies. There’s a long list of health and fitness sites, including American Heart Association and CVS Pharmacies, that connect with HealthVault.

In the virtual realm of dental health, Dental Optimizer™ is a cool new tool/website that can be used with a HealthVault account. Dental Optimizer tells patients how their medications can affect oral health. It also offers customized recommendations – based on a questionnaire – to protect oral health and ward off dental disease. Patients can learn about dental insurance and find dental product coupons on the Dental Optimizer website, as well.

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/191470.php

Harold Berk practiced dentistry for almost 65 years and taught on the faculty of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine from 1946 to 2005. Save That Tooth contains his clinical memoirs and chronicles the original research in vital pulp therapy and root canal therapy, the techniques he pioneered, and some of the fascinating and often complicated cases that were routinely treated by this most talented of educators and dental practitioners.

Save That Tooth is also available for purchase.  The nearly 300-page hardcover book is richly illustrated and includes extensive references and suggestions for additional reading, as well as sections with helpful hints and frequently asked questions. The cost is $80, including shipping.  It can be ordered by calling 800-343-4342.

Pulpdent manufactures high-quality products for the dental profession, including adhesives, composites, sealants, cements, etching gels, calcium hydroxide products, endodontic specialties and bonding accessories. For more information call 800-343-4342 or visit www.pulpdent.com.

The ProMax 3D Max offers a number of powerful features that add up to attractive benefits for dentists and patients alike, said Planmeca’s President Bob Pienkowski.

The ProMax features ConeBeam technology that allows for full anatomical 1-to-1 visualization of anatomy without distortion, which greatly reduces the guesswork of interpretation.  This approach offers a significant improvement over film and 2D technology as a diagnostic tool for implants, orthodontics and oral surgery according to Pienkowski.

ConeBeam technology’s full visual “reality” has traditionally been reserved for Medical CT technology, but now this same visual “reality” can now be owned and implemented by any dental professional at a low cost and at 1/10^th the amount of radiation to the patient than traditional Medical CT.

Planmeca’s 3D ProMax follows the company’s clinical values that emphasize the use of the least amount of radiation to achieve the best results possible.  This commitment to “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” or the ALARA radiation principle keeps both dentist and patient safe.  The ability to have so many volume selections and use the least amount of radiation possible is made possible by PLANMECA’s patented Selectively Compliant Articulated Robotic Arm technology built into its ProMax platform. This robotic arm allows for precise imaging anywhere in the maxillofacial/cranial region.

“As a dentist, I realize that my patients are exposed to radiation through many sources and I strive to reduce their exposure as much as possible,” said Dr. Gene Antenucci, a dentist from Huntington, N.Y. and a spokesperson for Planmeca USA.  “Planmeca’s commitment to this technology means dentists have access to the best technology to accurately and safely diagnose their patients.”

The PLANMECA ProMax 3D Max has varying size volume selections from a 5×5.5cm to 23×26 cm, providing the best choice of volume based on clinical need.

“This means there is no need to take a ConeBeam volume of the entire head if only a single tooth site needs to be visualized,” Antenucci said.

But in select cases where the entire maxilofacial/cranial region is needed, the ProMax Max can easily fit that need as well.

Antenucci said Planmeca’s 3D ProMax will improve patient’s acceptance of treatment plan recommendations because a patient may or may not understand what is being presented in a 2D x-ray, but when shown a 3D rendering, the patient immediately grasps what the dentist is trying to communicate.

Adding value to a customer’s purchase, Planmeca also provides:

• Local Dental dealer support for timely mechanical support
• PLANMECA representative imaging training and technical phone/remote support for proper knowledge share
• Certified local IT companies for network assurance
• Monthly online community software and clinical trainings for continued growth
• For more information, contact your authorized Planmeca dealer or call 1 630-523-2300.  Or visit www.planmecausa.com for more information.

About Planmeca USA

Planmeca USA is the North American Subsidiary of  Planmeca Oy, Helsinki, Finland. Finnish Planmeca Oy is one of the largest privately held companies in the dental equipment market. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Planmeca designs, manufactures, and markets high-tech dental equipment suitable for private clinics and teaching environment. Planmeca’s product lines include dental care units, dental X-rays, digital imaging and software applications.

The company has been a forerunner in digital imaging and advanced, computer integrated dental care concepts for years. Planmeca is strongly committed to R&D and innovative solutions. Planmeca delivers complete dental solutions with integrated high tech device and software options with exquisite design. Planmeca products are designed and manufactured in Helsinki, Finland, and distributed worldwide via a comprehensive network of dealers operating around the world. More than 98% of Planmeca production is exported to over 100 countries.

The company is well established on high-tech dental markets worldwide. Planmeca has considerable market shares e.g. in the U.S., Japan, and several European countries.

Planmeca, established in 1971, is the parent company of Planmeca Group, a group of companies in the field of health care.

~Trusted Consumer Education Magazine Receives Seal of Approval from Industry Voice~

Fishkill, NY (May 24, 2010) — Dear Doctor – Dentistry and Oral Health magazine, the nation’s leading consumer publication on dentistry and oral health, has announced a new patient information partnership with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). The AACD is dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry and encouraging the highest standards of ethical conduct and responsible patient care representing both the profession and the public.

One of the most trusted voices in consumer education, Dear Doctor’s quarterly magazine boasts an extensive section on cosmetic dentistry that is now approved by the AACD as a precise, unbiased and accurate resource for information on cosmetic dentistry. Dear Doctor magazine recently launched its digital library — a comprehensive online catalogue containing every issue of the magazine. In addition to being the largest Internet resource of its kind, it makes the same reliable information written by world-renowned, leading dental professionals available in an easy-to-access and understand format.

“Dear Doctor is honored and privileged to collaborate with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in order to educate dental patients with non-biased, accurate oral health information,” said Dr. Mario Vilardi, president and publisher of Dear Doctor – Dentistry and Oral Health.  “Receiving this support from such a prestigious dental group is a great honor. However, the fact that the leading professional organizations in dentistry are joining Dear Doctor to provide an excellent patient educational resource with great credibility for the consumer means just as much to us — if not more. This support also demonstrates that leaders in the dental profession want the best for our readers by ensuring that they get reliable, professionally-sanctioned information that is unbiased by sales. It is our hope that other professional organizations will help us by joining in this endeavor.”

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s partnership with Dear Doctor began with the magazine’s 2010 issue featuring America’s favorite TV mom, Florence Henderson. Going forward, Dear Doctor’s “Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry” editorial section will regularly feature educational, AACD-approved feature articles and consultations.

About Dear Doctor:

Dear Doctor – Dentistry & Oral Health is a quarterly dentistry magazine written by dental healthcare professionals for the education and well-being of the general public. Written in easy-to-understand language, Dear Doctor aims to open the lines of communication between patients and dental professionals by providing patients with the necessary education to make confident, informed healthcare decisions. Dear Doctor provides information that is accurate, authoritative, and trustworthy on dentistry topics including tooth whitening, orthodontics, root canals, porcelain crowns and veneers, smile makeovers, implants, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, bonding and more. Learn more at www.deardoctor.com.