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W&H and Planmeca approach the Indian market together

Since September 1[st] 2016, the two family-run businesses W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH from Austria and the Finnish dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca Oy have joined forces on the dental market in India. With establishing a shared office centre in Bangalore, as well as a specialised customer service network, the two companies will create a strong base for sustainable growth in the highly potential Indian market. By using synergies of the two strong brands and the innovative product range of W&H and Planmeca, customers benefit from a unique offering dedicated to the Indian market demands.

Planmeca M1nute – 3D printing with Planmeca Creo™

We introduced our new Planmeca Minute video series earlier this year. These short and visually appealing videos have been well received, with each one highlighting a specific feature or product from the Planmeca portfolio. The newest Planmeca Minute video focuses on our new Planmeca Creo™ 3D printer, which has been designed for creating dental models and surgical guides from medically approved materials with true precision and efficiency. Take a look! Planmeca M1nute – 3D printing with Planmeca Creo™  from Planmeca Group  on

Planmeca dental unit FAQ – Functional, durable and beautifully designed

Planmeca’s aim is to create functional, durable and beautifully designed dental units that stand the test of time. We do this by always keeping our four design principles in mind: ergonomic workflow, patient and staff safety, patient comfort, and long lasting aesthetics. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Planmeca dental units. Q: How many automatic chair positions can you store to Planmeca dental units?A: You can store up to four treatment positions and one rinsing position for every user of the unit. Planmeca Compact™ i Touch 

Case presentation: Discovery of cyst found using Planmeca extraoral bitewings

By Dr. Warren F. Jesek Effective patient assessment is critical to the delivery of high-quality dental care. Patient assessment sometimes extends beyond the boundaries of the oral cavity, thus requiring additional “care” or “consideration” be taken. One such situation involved a healthy 61-year-old patient who had a history of adamantly resisting routine dental X-rays. His abnormal fear of ionizing radiation, in particular a fear of X-rays is called radiophobia. During previous routine check-ups the patient had been advised of a possible cyst formation around the retained impacted

4 DOs and DON'Ts to make your large dental clinic project a success

Setting up a dental clinic requires careful, flexible planning, solid financing and vigorous execution – probably a good set of nerves, too. The investment alone puts enormous pressure on the result, and the larger the project, the more demanding the execution. Without good partners by your side, a large dental clinic can not only turn into an expensive clinic to build, but an expensive clinic to run. Planmeca has worked with numerous universities and large clinics all over the world to produce clever and cost-effective teaching and treatment environments. We specialise in planning large

Planmeca Romexis Smile Design FAQ – Efficient communication and treatment planning

What do you need for fast, easy, efficient, and smooth smile designing? Planmeca Romexis® Smile Design is a software program for digital smile designing, efficient communication, and fast treatment planning. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the software. Q: What kind of photo do I need to design a smile with Planmeca Romexis Smile Design?A: You only need a photo of the patient smiling to start the design. You can also use a retractor image together with the regular smile photo, especially if parts of the patient's teeth are covered by their lips. This will

Planmeca announces new milling unit – power meets precision

The Finnish dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca today announced the latest addition to its comprehensive product line – the Planmeca PlanMill® 40 S milling unit for dental clinics. It is the most powerful unit for chairside milling the dental market has seen.The Planmeca PlanMill 40® S milling unit has been designed for the chairside fabrication of metal-free dental restorations and appliances. It combines superior usability with accurate high-speed milling. “Planmeca PlanMill 40 S will introduce a level of quality, precision and performance that has not yet been seen in the industry”,

Planmeca announces new milling unit – power meets precision

The Finnish dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca today announced the latest addition to its comprehensive product line – the Planmeca PlanMill® 40 S milling unit for dental clinics. It is the most powerful unit for chairside milling the dental market has seen. The Planmeca PlanMill® 40 S milling unit has been designed for the chairside fabrication of metal-free dental restorations and appliances. It combines superior usability with accurate high-speed milling. “Planmeca PlanMill 40 S will introduce a level of quality, precision and performance that has not yet been seen in the

Latest imaging innovations at the European Congress of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology (ECDMFR)

Technology is changing dental care at a fast pace. As dental imaging continues to evolve, dental professionals have tools for more accurate diagnoses and questions regarding patient safety are taking on an ever bigger role. Dental professionals gathered at the European Congress of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology  in Cardiff, UK to hear about the latest innovations in the field.  The European Congress of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology (ECDMFR) was held 15–18[th]June 2016 in the Capital of Wales, Cardiff, in the United Kingdom. The theme of the congress this year was ‘

A new dawn for dentistry in Danish Greve

The new community dental clinic in the Danish municipality of Greve is a perfect example of how everything can come together with the right equipment and partners. After a major renovation furnished by Planmeca and Fiskers Dental Service, the new Hedely clinic is open and provides a wide range of dental care services, including services to children and young people, orthodontic treatment and specialist care. The newly rebuilt and renovated Hedely dental clinic, located right next to the Hedelyskolen school in the Danish municipality of Greve, is the result of the merging of three smaller

Planmeca helps children overcome fear of the dentist at Helsinki Child Fair

The foundations of oral health and health care are already laid in childhood. A dental care routine is developed even before your first day of school, from daily brushing of your teeth to regular visits to the dentist. At the same time, technological advances are revolutionising dentistry, making dental treatment safer, more comfortable and more efficient. Yet in many countries the oral health of children is still on the decline. One reason behind this could be the common fear of dentists and dental treatment. Many adults say they experience at least some degree of anxiety prior to a

Health Tech Design – Mission Impossible? Not for Industrial Designers!

Walking into a dental practice or a hospital can be quite intimidating. Dental units, imaging devices and other equipment around you can make you feel like you have walked into an alien spaceship getting ready to get probed. As a health technology manufacturer Planmeca wants to ensure that this is not the case and all health care experiences are as comfortable as possible, for patients and doctors alike. But how do you do that? How do you make both the patients and the staff relaxed? The technology at the clinic must be functional and work perfectly according to its purpose, that’s a

Free Dental Webinars on Planmeca Campus

We want to welcome you to Planmeca Digital Academy Campus where you can sign up for free dental CE webinars. Stay up-to-date on latest technologies and techniques and get your CE credits online! On our new Planmeca Digital Academy Campus  at www.planmecacampus.com you can sign up for upcoming live webinars and check out webinar recordings. All our webinars are organised with industry’s brightest key opinion leaders. Planmeca has established itself as a strong provider of dental technology training for dental professionals. We want to offer the best

Our Planmeca Minute video series

We recently launched a new concept for product videos. Titled Planmeca Minute, the concept consists or a series of visually appealing one-minute videos, each highlighting a specific feature of one of our products. The two first videos published feature our dental and X-ray units, respectively. Planmeca M1nute – Personalised dental unit settings  Planmeca M1nute – Personalised dental unit settings  from Planmeca Group  on Vimeo . Make any Planmeca dental unit your own. With six interchangeable

The choice of world’s top 3 dental universities

Planmeca’s solutions are used in all of the world’s top 3 dental universities. According to QS World University Rankings, the number one dental school in the world is Karolinska Institutet in Sweden followed by the University of Hong Kong in 2[nd] place and another Swedish school, the University of Gothenburg, in 3[rd] place. In April QS World University Rankings  published a ranking of the world’s top dental schools of 2015 as one of six new additions to the QS

Detailed anatomical information and optimal patient doses with Planmeca ProMax® 3D X-ray units

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has quickly become the new standard of care in digital dentistry. The 3D imaging technique provides a vast array of invaluable information compared to traditional 2D panoramic X-rays. CBCT images allow dental professionals to gather a perfectly detailed 3D view of a patient’s anatomy with a single scan – revealing intricate structures that otherwise remain hidden. True all-in-one units The Planmeca ProMax[®] 3D family consists of five industry-defining CBCT units, all top-of-the-line in their respective market segments. Each Planmeca ProMax 3D unit

Planmeca Romexis® – power for all specialties

Planmeca Romexis® is the software of choice for modern dental clinics looking to take control of the digital revolution. It is the most powerful dental ecosystem in the world and the only platform on the market to combine all imaging and the entire CAD/CAM workflow. The software’s extensive specialist tools, real-time monitoring possibilities, and unique connectivity with Planmeca equipment help make daily work more efficient and enjoyable for dental professionals around the world. The digital revolution has brought dentistry to an intriguing crossroads. As the field moves towards a

Education joint venture of Planmeca and University of Turku receives recognition from American Dental Association

The Nordic Institute of Dental Education (NIDE) has been approved by the American Dental Association’s prestigious Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP). NIDE is the first Nordic education provider to receive the recognition.ADA CERP is the leader in approval of continuing education programs in the field of dentistry. It was established in 1993 to assist dental professionals in selecting high-quality providers of continuing dental education. “It is wonderful that the quality of our education export company has been recognized by such an esteemed program. This is very

Education joint venture of Planmeca and University of Turku receives recognition from American Dental Association

The Nordic Institute of Dental Education (NIDE) has been approved by the American Dental Association’s prestigious Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP). NIDE is the first Nordic education provider to receive the recognition. ADA CERP is the leader in approval of continuing education programs in the field of dentistry. It was established in 1993 to assist dental professionals in selecting high-quality providers of continuing dental education. “It is wonderful that the quality of our education export company has been recognized by such an esteemed program. This is very

Planmed Clarity 3D – new DBT system receives CE mark and wins Red Dot Design Award

The Planmed Clarity™ 3D digital breast tomosynthesis system and the Planmed Clarity™ 2D full field digital mammography system have received the CE mark and are now available for sale in the EU and other countries where the CE mark applies. The systems have also won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award.Digital breast tomosynthesis produces a 3D volume of the breast and resolves the challenge of overlapping tissue structures. This results in enhanced diagnostics, especially for patients with denser breast tissue. Planmed’s patented new tomosynthesis method significantly improves image

Fast scanning with Planmeca FIT – also in colour

The Planmeca FIT™ system for chairside CAD/CAM dentistry provides clinics with a completely digital workflow from start to finish. It seamlessly integrates intraoral scanning, 3D designing and on-site milling into one software platform, allowing clinics to produce restorations in a single visit. Scanning with the system is now 40% faster than before, with colour scanning also offered. The Planmeca FIT system is all about integrated efficiency. Comprised of the Planmeca PlanScan® scanner, the Planmeca PlanCAD® Easy software and the Planmeca PlanMill® 40 milling unit, the system enables

Bulgarian dental clinic aims high with state-of-the-art Planmeca equipment

The dental clinic Dr. Stankov is located in the heart of Plovdiv – a city with ancient traditions. Plovdiv honours the past while also looking towards the future, which is why it is set to be the European Capital of Culture in 2019. The clinic has 25 years of experience in the field of dentistry and has established its place among the city’s dental elite. “One of the key reasons behind our success is our strong dedication to innovation”, says Dr. Maria Panekova, who specialises in restorative dentistry at the clinic. “We have always worked with the best equipment and want to offer our

Planmeca Romexis® – CAD/CAM work and CBCT data in one software

The field of digital dentistry is rapidly evolving, with new dental technologies emerging as part of a more efficient and comprehensive workflow. Pairing Planmeca CAD/CAM solutions with X-ray units in the Planmeca ProMax® 3D family allows dental professionals to bring together a wide range of detailed information for treatment planning and diagnostic purposes. This seamless combination of CAD/CAM and CBCT technology presents new possibilities for an improved standard of care for patients – offering several high-quality specialist features through one software interface. Planmeca Romexis®

High-tech dentistry conference covers wide range of topics in Ljubljana

Earlier this month, Planmeca’s Slovenian distributor Dentalia organised a conference on high-tech dentistry together with the Slovenian Dental Chamber. Held in Slovenia’s lovely capital city, Ljubljana, the conference brought together 250 dental professionals from around the country to hear about the latest trends in the field. Planmeca was heavily featured at the conference, with Dr. Dennis Rottke from Germany delivering a lecture on the necessity of CBCT imaging in implantology. He provided an overview of 3D imaging based on his personal experiences using the Planmeca ProMax® 3D Mid

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