Train-the-Trainer event for integrated solutions in dentistry
The new year began with a top-class meeting of experts. From January 8 to 13, …
Build Your Smile: 18 dental experts, 14 days in Uganda
The Build Your Smile Foundation was founded by Canadian dentist Dr. Izchak Barzilay and is dedicated to giving people in remote areas of Uganda access to dental care. Dentsply Sirona Canada, USA and Germany contributed to the project by donating materials and equipment. Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Nicole Hieronymus, …
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Cercon xt ML – who exactly is behind it? Ina Knollmann and Dr. Lothar Völkl
In March 2019, Dentsply Sirona launched an extra translucent multilayer zirconia on the market by the name of Cercon xt ML. The color layering in the blanks is such that a natural color gradient is achieved in the sintered restoration. Overall, four layers are integrated into the disk: dentin, …
3 Questions with Dr Koller
Three questions to Dr. Martin Koller, head of the Specialized Outpatient Clinic for Restorative Dentistry and CAD/CAM technologies As head of the Specialized Outpatient Clinic for Restorative Dentistry and CAD/CAM technologies, Dr. Martin Koller and his department were involved in the planning process of the Clinic for Dentistry and …
ZLS – a material for almost any case
Do I go for the more esthetic option that can be inserted immediately after milling but has a more limited range of indications? Or do I choose a harder and therefore more versatile material that would require crystallization firing? For a long time, it was thought that dental technicians …
Great results in treating periodontitis using the SiroLaser Blue
By Dr Michael Krech, GermanyFirst published: Dental Tribune Middle East & Africa Edition 2/2019 Left bitewing Right bitewing Orthopantomogram Periodontitis, an inflammatory disease affecting the tissues supporting the teeth, is triggered by bacterial biofilms on root surfaces and/or mineralized deposits in …
Digital dentures have arrived
3D printing has the potential to open many possibilities for dentistry including the production of dentures. There was a lot of excitement earlier this year when we announced our collaboration with Carbon®, a Silicon Valley-based digital manufacturing company, to bring the first digitally produced denture made with Dentsply Sirona’s …
Non-ablative melanin depigmentation of gingiva
By Dr Kenneth Luk, Hong KongFirst published: Cosmetic Dentistry 1/2017 Introduction Melanin depigmentation of gingiva using various laser wavelengths have been reported for over ten years. Layer by layer, the mucosa is ablated to the basal layer of the epithelium where the melanocytes are located. The use …
An all-rounder with three wavelengths. Efficient treatment with a new diode laser
By Dr Talat Qadri, SwedenFirst published: Laser 4/2016 One dental laser, three diodes, more than 20 indications Diode lasers have long been established in dentistry. Thanks in part to their broad indication spectrum, they are considered dental “all-rounders”. In the following article, Dr. Talat Qadri (Enköping, Sweden), …
inLab – a passion for laboratories, a system for success
Dental technology generates deep satisfaction when lab-produced crown restores a patient's appearance and confidence, or when an implant-supported bridge finally closes a gap to give the patient greater quality of life. Dental technicians all over the world dedicate their skills and knowledge to moments like these. We help them express …
Exceptional studies and new additions: the Cercon zirconia family
Zirconia is one of the most exciting prosthetic materials: Following success in aerospace, motorsports and general medicine, the high-performance ceramic has also found its way into dentistry. More specifically, it was Cercon that was introduced as an all-ceramic CAM system, offering the first economically viable process for the production of …
After an exciting 2018: Dentsply Sirona Lab looks back with pride and ahead with confidence
In a couple of days 2018 will be history. For me, 2018 was an extremely exciting, challenging and successful year overlooking my long-term career in the dental industry: We kicked off our new Lab Strategic Business Unit! Let me give you a brief overview on …
Dentsply Sirona Lab – the people behind: Lindsay Green
Today it’s time for the second post of my series “Faces of the Dentsply Sirona Lab”. I would like to introduce Lindsay Green - THE responsible person for quality and regulatory compliance in York, Pennsylvania, where we produce many of our removable materials including Portrait …
I cerec, you cerec, we cerec – a new conjugation for CAD/CAM in Amazonia
On June 24, 2018, I left my small and tranquil town near Heidelberg to embark on an adventure to Amazonia in Brazil. The mission was CEREC dental treatments in the jungle. I didn't know what to expect. On the one hand, I had so many …
inEos X5 lab scanner – High five!
I have enjoyed working with many dental technicians for many years. While taking business seriously, we still joke around. For example, in the U.S. we greet one another by holding up our hands and slapping our palms together: "High five!" Some dental technicians have similar …
High-speed sintering in the jungle
A restoration completed in a single session – in areas with access to good dental care, this primarily means convenience for patients. Yet in the remote settlements in Amazonia (Brazil), modern dental technology can be virtually essential in order to perform as many dental treatments …
Dentsply Sirona World 2018 - education and entertainment for dental labs
Just back from Orlando, Florida, I am still totally impressed by looking back to the Lab SBU’s premiere at Dentsply Sirona World from September 13th to 15th, 2018. Over 4000 participants from all over the world saw more than 100 speakers from various areas of …
Dentsply Sirona Lab – the people behind
In a couple of my next blog posts I would like to introduce important faces of Dentsply Sirona Lab and turn the spotlight on their essential contributions to the Lab SBU’s successful development. Today: Dr. Markus Vollmann, Director Research and Development at Dentsply Sirona Lab.
Dentsply Sirona Lab – dedicated partner for dental labs
I am Tom Leonardi, Group Vice President of the new Lab SBU. Based on my 30 years of experience in the dental industry I am dedicated to the needs of dental labs and dental technicians. Via this lab blog, I would like to keep you …
GCCC – the Global Finale and the Top Three!
The three winners of the Global Finale of the Dentsply Sirona Global Clinical Case Contest (GCCC) 2018 are chosen. The Global Finale has been held on June 28th in Konstanz.
Dentsply Sirona named Top Employer Switzerland 2018
This year, Dentsply Sirona Switzerland received the prestigious "Top Employer" certification from the Top Employers Institute in recognition of the Company’s human resources policies and excellent working environment. The award was given by the Top Employers Institute on February 13th in a ceremony at the …
International Outreach Program - The Uganda Brigade: A partnership with Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona Canada recently supported Dr. Izchak Barzilay, DDS, and his team on a humanitarian mission to Uganda. Many thanks to all members of the Prosthodontic Associates team for this fantastic initiative and also for the interesting write-up of the trip:
When Intego met Mr. Right
In April of 2017, a TV production crew arrived at Dentsply Sirona China’s Shanghai Showroom to begin taping a 45-episode drama called “Mr. Right.” The show’s male lead is a dental professional who has opened a high-end clinic with a futuristic design.