There was electricity in the air as 3Shape launched its TRIOS® intraoral impression-taking solution

Copenhagen, March 22, 2011 - There was electricity in the air as 3Shape launched its TRIOS® intraoral impression-taking solution on the opening day of the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne Germany.

3Shape's slogan "It all starts with a good impression" was right on target when TRIOS® was unveiled. 3Shape TRIOS® radiates an aura of high-technology in a sleek and elegant design seldom seen in dental clinic equipment. When 3Shape presented the solution's key features, it became clear why TRIOS® is defined as "Next-Generation" impression-taking technology.

Spray-free and easy to use
One of the most notable TRIOS® features was that scanning does not require dentists to apply spray to coat the patient's teeth, making scanning with TRIOS® a fast and patient-comfortable process that doesn't ruin scan accuracy by adding material to teeth surfaces.

TRIOS demonstrates accuracy and speed
3Shape introduced its new Ultrafast Optical Sectioning technology that utilizes up to 1000 3D pictures to create true geometries, based on real data, rather than artificially forming interpolated surfaces as seen on too many other systems. The scanner captures over 3000 2D images per second, which is 100 times faster than a conventional video camera.

Watching the impression being built on the screen
The cart's large bright screen displays a real-time 3D visualization of the impression being built up during scanning. TRIOS® images remain in sharp focus while moving the scanner across the teeth, and the tip can be rested on the teeth during scanning. 3Shape demonstrated a smart TRIOS® feature - a motion sensor interface that enables the hand-held to virtually rotate and turn the digital impression like a gaming controller.

Strong software support
The TRIOS® user interface is very clean and intuitive, and the large Smart-Touch screen makes operation handy for dentists. Large buttons take the dentist through the complete workflow starting with order creation and ending with dispatching the digital impression to the lab. The software contains state-of-the-art technologies including alignment of occlusion and clinical-validation of impression quality before sending to the lab.

3Shape's whole solution approach is unique
Unlike many other intraoral impression-taking solutions, 3Shape does not attempt to bind digital impression taking with chair-side milling. Instead, 3Shape bases its digital impression solution on easy and efficient dentist-lab cooperation. This is supported through flexible output that is immediately available for the lab plus advanced lab-dentist communication features. Dentists can enjoy the large range of indications, design expertise and material-manufacturing flexibility provided by dental laboratories while spending more profitable time treating patients.

On-line communication with the lab
Dentists can preview 3D lab designs on the TRIOS screen, evaluate and agree on margin lines, access virtual diagnostic wax-ups and generally discuss cases with labs and patients when convenient.

Summing up
In TRIOS®, 3Shape has addressed and solved many technical issues that have been hampering a number of previous intraoral solutions from making their breakthrough in the market, such as spraying, inaccurate scanning - plus practical annoyances such as inflexible output that is bound to specific services or to chair-side milling.

"3Shape hit the nail on the head with its first press event of this year's IDS," says Robin Goodman, Group Editor of the Dental Tribune. "3Shape gave a concise and enthusiastic presentation as we learned about the unique market differences of the new intraoral digital impression scanner, TRIOS."

3Shape demonstrated at IDS 2011 that TRIOS® is exactly what it says: a next-generation impression solution and a brilliant stand-out in the market.

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3Shape, the user-acclaimed worldwide leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, announces that the Official Launch of 3Shape TRIOS® intraoral impression-taking solution

Copenhagen, March 16, 2011 – 3Shape, the user-acclaimed worldwide leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, announces that the Official Launch of 3Shape TRIOS® intraoral impression-taking solution will take place on the opening day of the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne Germany, 9 .30 AM, Tuesday the 22nd of March, at 3Shape’s IDS stand – Hall 4,2 booth N090.

Many have been looking forward to this day. The 3Shape TRIOS® solution will be revealed through actual scan demonstrations and presentations covering its full range of features and specifications. After the launch-event and during the following IDS days, visitors to 3Shape’s booth will be allowed to try TRIOS® for themselves first-hand.

“Based on the past month’s enormous interest in TRIOS®, we expect to see many dental professionals at the official launch,” says Flemming Thorup, President & CEO at 3Shape. “They will not be disappointed. We are confident that the next-generation technologies and features in TRIOS® will make it a brilliant stand-out in the market.”

3Shape is recognized throughout the industry for its leading dental scanning knowhow and innovation, and expectations surrounding TRIOS® and its performance are high. According to current information, 3Shape has created a digital impression taking solution that is accurate, fast, easy-to-use, and comfortable for the patient.

During recent months, selected dentists have applied the TRIOS® solution with actual patients. One of these dentists was Dr. Jan Bjerg Andersen of the Just Smile Dental Clinic in Denmark. When asked about TRIOS® usability, functionalities and quality he immediately stated: “Impression taking is easier, faster and better with TRIOS.”

Members of the press are invited to book individual meetings with 3Shape’s managers for acquiring further information about the new impression-taking solution. Send your meeting request to Email Contact, or sign up at 3Shape’s booth right after the launch or during IDS . 3Shape at IDS: Hall 4,2 booth N090

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Canada's Zirconia Grey Market - will your insurance cover you?

It is my understanding that in 2011 the larger dental manufacturers in Canada are aiming focus on the industry, dental labs and now dentists regarding education and awareness regarding the use of dental products that are `not Health Canada Approved'. Specifically Zirconia.

If a dental lab in Canada is using a Zirconia product that is not Health Canada Approved with a Class 3 Medical Device Licence and the device fails causing harm, injury and or monetary loss, are you liable?
That is common sense right. If you are on the receiving end of a complaint, legal investigation and or lawsuit it could potetially destroy your business (fast)

Patients are more educated than ever, just look at the below blog and get a sense of social media and it's power to educate. It's just a blog! Not twitter or other major form of media
http://dental-crown4.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-do-i-get-my-dental-lab-records.html


LMT
The recent case against Lee Culp, CDT, served as an important reminder to dental lab owners that lab technicians can be sued. Yes, the case ultimately was dropped, but that doesn’t mean you can relax. Rather, it’s time to do some serious thinking about the type of liability insurance you need to have and then to make sure you have it.
In this Article
Cooper: Buying an insurance policy does not prevent accidents. An insurance contract is designed to provide financial assistance based on coverage in exchange for premiums. Insurance companies are great resources for helping you with accident prevention and should be used. However, it is up to the dental lab to promote and provide a safe work environment and a safe product to the market place.

See this popular dental lab forum when a dentist steps in to write about a dental lab
http://dentallabnetwork.com/forums/f31/emax-3g-same-serious-question-7055/

Canadian regulatory authorities define
The term medical devices, as defined in the Food and Drugs Act, covers a wide range of health or medical instruments used in the treatment, mitigation, diagnosis or prevention of a disease or abnormal physical condition. Health Canada reviews medical devices to assess their safety, effectiveness and quality before being authorized for sale in Canada

FDA Approval is not Health Canada Approval.
The Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada has recognized four classes of medical devices based on the level of control necessary to assure the safety and effectiveness of the device. Class I devices present the lowest potential risk and do not require a licence. Class II devices require the manufacturer’s declaration of device safety and effectiveness, whereas Class III and IV devices present a greater potential risk and are subject to in-depth scrutiny. [3]. A guidance document for device classification is published by Heath Canada [4].

As you can see saving $10 or even $3 on a coping that is not legal for use in Canada, as you can see, might not be the best route to take short or long term.

If your product is not on this list or our milling center can not provide you with a medical device number - it is not legal for use in Canada

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The price of these low cost illegal zirconia copings are driving down the price of layered crowns to a new low in Canada. Why would you to use a product that will reduce your potential revenue long term? When you can get great legitimate dental products from som many companies like Weiland, Nobel Procera, 3M ESPE and so so many others!

Potentially gray-market or counterfeit dental supplies can be identified in several ways, according to Dr. Gordon Christensen (Journal of the American Dental Association, June 2010, Vol. 141:6, pp. 712-715).

Low price
Unknown distributor name
Suspicious packaging
Expiration date

To avoid the problems potentially related to purchasing gray-market or counterfeit products, Dr. Christensen recommends:

Using authorized distributors
Expect to pay a fair market price for products
Avoid deeply discounted prices

Dental industry takes aim at gray-market practices Gordon Christensen in JADA writes

Dental industry takes aim at gray-market practices
By Donna Domino
Associate Editor
June 16, 2010

In these tough economic times, everyone's looking for a good deal. While dentists may be tempted by ads in dental magazines and on the Internet offering products at discounts of 10% to 50%, they should be aware that the old maxim very likely applies: If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Deeply discounted products are often illegally imported gray-market goods or even counterfeit materials that could endanger patients or expose dentists to legal liability for using dental materials that are not approved for sale

“This is healthcare, not a pair of socks.”
— John O'Neill, vice president of sales,
GC America "What if these discounted products are expired, altered, or even counterfeit, and you have a material failure -- such as postoperative tooth sensitivity -- in a group of patients?" Gordon Christensen, D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D., recently wrote in the Journal of the American Dental Association (June 2010, Vol. 141:6, pp. 712-715).

Gray-market products -- often zirconia, ceramic materials, composites, and glass ionomers -- are showing up more and more, according to industry experts, and dentists may not even know they're using them.

For example, most manufacturers offer some type of zirconia, which is used in ceramic restorations and implants and can be obtained from only a few sources in the world, according to Bennett Napier, co-executive director of the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL).

"If the price point of the raw material is significantly lower, then there's got to be a question asked: 'How did you do that?' There's not a lot of price variation in the marketplace," he said in an interview with DrBicuspid.com. "It's a supply-and-demand issue."

And he believes the gray market for dental materials is growing. "I think more dentists and labs are looking at the ability to compete by cutting operating expenses and may be looking at other suppliers that they haven't worked with before. You have to do your due diligence."

Identify the source

How to spot counterfeit products

Potentially gray-market or counterfeit dental supplies can be identified in several ways, according to Dr. Gordon Christensen (Journal of the American Dental Association, June 2010, Vol. 141:6, pp. 712-715).

Low price
Unknown distributor name
Suspicious packaging
Expiration date
To avoid the problems potentially related to purchasing gray-market or counterfeit products, Dr. Christensen recommends:

Using authorized distributors
Expect to pay a fair market price for products
Avoid deeply discounted prices


Brand-name products are sold at lower prices in Latin America, Eastern Europe, or Asian countries than in the U.S., said John O'Neill, vice president of sales for dental equipment manufacturer GC America. Unscrupulous dealers then buy the materials in these countries and illegally import them into the U.S., selling the gray-market products at reduced prices.

"Many, many distributors sell products in the U.S. and Canada that don't have that product line," he told DrBicuspid.com. "If you don't buy from an authorized distributor of that manufacturer, then you're not really sure what you're getting."

Unscrupulous distributors are savvy about copying brand-name products, making gray-market or counterfeit products hard to detect, O'Neill said. "They're very sophisticated; they know how to tamper with packages, put on fake bar codes, or hide bar codes. There are a million tricks they play."

The quality of illegally imported products may have been jeopardized because of expired shelf life, improper storage, or poor handling. "When it sits on boat for two years, then sits in some garage, you really don't know what you're getting, and nobody can guarantee quality," O'Neill said.

He estimates that the gray market is a multimillion dollar business.

GC America recently won lawsuits against AR Dental and Kings Two Dental Supply that charged the companies with improper importing and distribution of GC America products. Both companies subsequently agreed not to sell, distribute, or import unauthorized GC America products.

"These suits demonstrated that these actions are wrong and we can take action against people who are selling our products that are illegally imported," O'Neill said.

Fighting back

The dental industry is regulated to ensure that the dental products used and placed in patients' mouths -- considered to be medical devices by the agency -- meet accepted standards.

Gary Price, CEO of the Dental Trade Alliance, which represents 200 manufacturers, distributors, and labs, said he has discussed the issue with the FDA and is producing a report for the agency on how to combat the proliferation of gray-market and counterfeit products.

"We want to get them to at least make pronouncements about the need to be careful about these products," he said, adding, "dentists bear some responsibility, too."

Some states have passed laws requiring the disclosure of consumer product information, including queries about where products are obtained and what ingredients they contain.

Sometimes dentists aren't getting what they paid for, and the material doesn't last as long because the quality is lower. For example, high noble alloys, which last longer and are made of stronger material, are more expensive than base alloys, Napier said.

He pointed out that the two classes of alloys are also tied to insurance reimbursement.

"If somebody asks for high noble but gets base noble, they get a higher insurance reimbursement. But if somewhere in the supply chain base noble is substituted, it could result in insurance fraud," Napier said. Although he has seen such cases, they are hard to uncover because it's difficult to track down the source, he said. "It's a needle in a haystack."

Disreputable distributors gyp both the dentist who's not getting the premium quality he paid for and the patient who may have to get a replacement sooner than necessary.

"Each material has a longevity that it's expected to last in the mouth," Napier observed. A dentist may tell the patient that the restoration will last 20 years, but if something inferior was placed, it may only last five to 10 years.

Patient risks

Counterfeit materials that haven't gone through proper protocols and testing could fail in the mouth, resulting in cracks or leaching of material in a patient's mouth, according to Napier.

"It may not jeopardize a patient's life, but you've cost them money and inconvenience so that's an important thing to consider as well," Price said.

He cited several factors which have contributed to the growing gray market: increased foreign trade, the North American Fair Trade Agreement with Mexico, the bad economy, and the fact that many manufacturers are more restrictive in authorizing distributors to carry their products.

The NADL, the ADA, and dental manufacturers have pledged to work collaboratively to make sure dentists know what questions to ask and what to look for to ensure they're getting what they asked for, Napier said.

A 2008 ADA survey on lab issues found that more dentists are seeking information on the source of dental products because patients are asking for it, mainly because of media coverage of dangerous levels of lead in imported crowns, Napier noted.

"This is healthcare, not a pair of socks," O'Neill said. "This stuff is going to be used in peoples' mouths. These are medical devices that are legally regulated by the government."

3Shape Release of NEW Global scan solutions for dental labs

3Shapes’s new dental system is changing the world of dentistry as we know it

Join the Winning Team of Dental Technicians – Future Proof your dental lab


3Shape and Kastle Mills are helping dental labs help their dentists – Please Read though the following
It just might help you make the decision on which CAD solution is right for you!

You are some of the first dental lab owners to see these new 3Shape releases right now. Not posted to date by 3Shape (3shape.com)

The 2012 Dental System™ from 3Shape carries forward a global position as the market leader as now the world’s most sold system for dental CAD/CAM.

Kastle Mills coupled with 3Shape has become the only provider to bring solutions designed to help dental labs build new services and create stronger business relationships with their dentists.
•New - 3Shape Communicate™ for dentists - enables dental labs to send 3D design visualizations for their use in discussions both with the dental lab and now the patient. 1000 words captured with one 3D View – see IPAD.This is an online dentist interface from 3Shape for your dentists! Login, Case list and 3D Case View! 3Shape just changed the Industry! – Join 3Shape and Kastle Mills to get a competitive edge, retain dentist loyalty and attract new clients. – This is the tool, only available with 3Shape

•New – The 3Shape Trios™ for dentists - The first intraoral scanner solution to strengthen the relationship between dental labs and their dentists. I can’t say much but, consider advanced technology for ultra accurate ground breaking features. No Click Fee’s, No bulky wand but an ergonomic pistol grip, direct to your 3Shape inbox feeds, immediate design availability, multiple workflow models and optimized dentist to dental lab communication. This is the real thing! Coming soon to a dentist near you! I am sure you can see the workflow that is coming here!

New 2012 Software brings unparalleled productivity and offerings like


•Texture – Bring your hand drawn margin line into 3D - this is just the start
•CAD Smile Makeover –overlay tool enables you to superimpose a patient’s face and smile images in the design process and utilize your actual 3Shape designs to optimize aesthetics and personalize restorations for patients. Before and after visualizations for your dentist, for their patient.
•Design – The Smile Composer let’s you design aesthetic full anatomy restorations at unmatched speeds, tooth mirroring, automatic cut to adjacent tooth function, simultaneous upper and lower modeling, multilayer design, advanced connector design, add any attachment, advanced new sculpt kit, and so much more! Simple, Easy and Fast! It’s easier than ever before! We can show you how!
•Superior Dynamic Virtual Articulation – Ever wonder how you can properly design without excursions? Creating a restoration without the guidance of dynamic articulation and articulating paper would be improbable. 3Shape recognizes this with a relentless pursuit of the perfect occlusal fit and function. Now offering Kavo ProTAR, WhipMIX Denar and many more to come! Intelligent auto play jaw motion™ and automatic adapt to occlusion function.
•Function and Ease of use – Inlays, Onlay and Veneers as simple as designing a coping! NewAutomatic design functions and design proposals.
•3rdGeneration abutment designer and surgical planning – now export designs into 3rdparty software for planned implant positions and CT –scan surfaces. From CT Scan and implant planning to the final crown for direct loading.
The new 2012 software covers 40 pages of new and exciting industry leading functions and improvements. The above are just some highlights!

Did you know?

•in 2010 there was 60 3Shape software engineers, now there is over double the number employeed in 2011, driving new and exciting software advances for dental labs
•You can design and send cases from your laptop with just your dongle and a flashdrive?
•As you grow you can create a server based 5 station design centre from your original 3Shape Scanner – just add computers – we can show you how!
•The original and first 3Shape from almost 10 years ago will accept the 2010 software! Future Proof
•Kastle Mills offers not only lease to own programs from 0 down, but also provides resources for dental labs on where to find tax credits and incentives for your business when purchasing technology
•Kastle Mills is one of North America’s only stocking 3Shape distributor?
The New `Future Proof’ Realm of 3Shape in Chicago – Introducing the most powerful CAD/CAM systems in the world!

The entry level D500 3Shape– for start ups and entry level solutions
The D500 is now the competitive solution for small dental labs offering a low cost entry point and the power of 3Shape's leading scan technology
This 20 micron scanner is set to turn the industry upside down - designed to empower with smallest dental lab with the ability to complete at a high level in digital dentistry.
The D500 will have a scan speed of 50 seconds for single dies and 3 unit bridges 160 secs. That is very very fast already compared to other leading systems
The 3Shape D500 will also have limited indications available, concentrating on crown and bridge.
Unlimited 3Shape complete dental system is available for this winning solution.

Pricing is now under $300 per month 0 down lease to own. We have lease agents in BC, Alberta and Ontario ready to work with you on the right solution for your dental lab. Now accepting orders for delivery in May 2011.

The 3Shape D700 is now the industry standard for productivity and range of scan dental indications – It is now the most sold dental cad system in the world!
3D scanning of both impression and gypsum models, and they surpass all performance norms for scan speed, precision and detail level. No other dental scanner on the market offers such an extensive range of predefined scan incidcations. Easy to use, faster delivery and superior clinical results Coupled with 3Shape's DentalDesigner™, these scanners bring unprecedented scan-to-completed-design time and enhanced customer satisfaction to your business.

Pricing is now under $400 per month 0 down lease to own for the D700 limited version. We have lease agents in BC, Alberta and Ontario ready to work with you on the right solution for your dental lab.
Just Arriving – New 3Shape D700 Scanners.

3Shape D800- perhaps the world’s most accurate dental scanner solution - We are proud to offer this solution to dental labs.
Twin 5.0 MP Camera scanning models with Ultra Precise Accuracy of 15 microns, at speeds under 30seconds for single dies and 3 unit bridges in 100 seconds - this may be the most powerful scanning solution ever released for dental CADCAM. So accurate it even offers, texture scanning - it will capture even your pencil markings hand drawn on a physical model. Offering 3Shape's Bar module coupled with the Partial module - this scanner is now in its own arena.

Pricing is now under $600 per month 0 down lease to own for the D800 We have lease agents in BC, Alberta and Ontario ready to work with you on the right solution for your dental lab. Now accepting orders for delivery in May 2011.

If you have any questions about these products, or questions about which system might be the best solution for you – call us! We are now the industries leading digital dental technology resource centre in Canada. If you want information on competing brands please call us, we will put you in touch with today’s competing CAD manufacturers. Really! - We want what works for you! To find the right solution for your dental lab.

We are passionate about empowering dental labs with business solutions, 3Shape is a product that is aligned with our vision and business model. That is why we are so excited about these new 3Shape scanning solutions and this industry leading software. I had a quick conversation with Tais Clausen, CTO & Co-founder of 3Shape and he is passionate about dental labs! 3Shape is our tool of choice! If you want to see why call us for an online demo!

Kastle Mills is empowering dental labs across Canada!

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