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Planmeca and the University of Turku to found Nordic Institute of Dental Education

One of the world’s leading dental technology companies Planmeca Oy and the University of Turku have founded a joint venture company, Nordic Institute of Dental Education (NIDE). The Finland-based company offers high-quality continued education courses to international dental professionals. The objective is to export and share the exceptional Nordic know-how in digital dentistry, utilising the academic qualifications of the University of Turku and the high technologies developed by Planmeca, as well as their global dental network. The courses are organised at the University of Turku

Denmark’s leading dental supplier Plandent A/S acquires Fiskers Dental Service A/S

Denmark’s largest dental supplier Plandent A/S has acquired Fiskers Dental Service A/S, the fourth biggest dental distributor in the Danish market. Plandent A/S is a part of Plandent Division, which is Europe’s second largest distributor in dental supplies, technology and services. Plandent Division belongs to the Finnish Planmeca Group which is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in dental and medical technology. “This venture is great news for our customers and strengthens our position as the Danish market leader. Fiskers has a history as a Planmeca dealer, so the world-leading

Denmark’s leading dental supplier Plandent A/S acquires Fiskers Dental Service A/S

Denmark’s largest dental supplier Plandent A/S has acquired Fiskers Dental Service A/S, the fourth biggest dental distributor in the Danish market.  Plandent A/S is a part of Plandent Division, which is Europe’s second largest distributor in dental supplies, technology and services. Plandent Division belongs to the Finnish Planmeca Group which is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in dental and medical technology.“This venture is great news for our customers and strengthens our position as the Danish market leader. Fiskers has a history as a Planmeca dealer, so the world-leading

Planmed Verity® extremity scanner received CE approval for maxillofacial imaging

Planmed, a trusted leader in mammography and orthopedic imaging solutions, introduces a new maxillofacial imaging option to its breakthrough Planmed Verity® CBCT extremity scanner. Maxillofacial imaging option MaxScan™, CE-approved in December 2013, provides wider applications with a single imaging system.In addition to extremities, also jaw, teeth, maxillofacial area, sinuses, temporomandibular joints (TMJ), orbits and airways can now be studied with Planmed Verity. The benefits of the scanner include low imaging dose, high image quality and superb patient comfort. Superior image

Planmeca Group awarded as financial Achiever 2013

Planmeca Group has been granted an Achiever 2013 status for its financial performance by Finland’s largest financial newspaper, Kauppalehti. Companies receiving Achiever certification are stable businesses with solid growth, good financial results and profitability, a strong financial structure and liquidity to ensure continued operation. A comparison of these key indicators has put Planmeca, one of the world’s leading dental equipment manufacturers, in the top tier of Finnish companies. The comparison was made on the basis of financial statement data from January 2013. “We are proud

Planmeca Group awarded as financial Achiever 2013

Planmeca Group has been granted an Achiever 2013 status for its financial performance by Finland’s largest financial newspaper, Kauppalehti. Companies receiving Achiever certification are stable businesses with solid growth, good financial results and profitability, a strong financial structure and liquidity to ensure continued operation.A comparison of these key indicators has put Planmeca, one of the world’s leading dental equipment manufacturers, in the top tier of Finnish companies. The comparison was made on the basis of financial statement data from January 2013. “We are proud to

Planmeca makes strategic investment in E4D Technologies

Planmeca, the world’s largest privately owned dental imaging company and equipment manufacturer, announced today that it has made a non-controlling, strategic investment in E4D Technologies, LLC, developer of the E4D CAD/CAM Restorative System. This strategic investment reinforces Planmeca’s on-going commitment to help dental providers improve patient care by offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated digital dental solutions for dentists and dental laboratories. Planmeca will co-develop CAD/CAM products with E4D Technologies and offer these products in North America under the

Finnish Plandent Division expands into Poland

The growing full-service dental supply chain keeps conquering new marketsThe second largest distributor of dental supplies in Europe, Plandent Division, is expanding its business into the Polish market. Plandent has acquired a stake of 51 % in the share capital of Kol-Dental, a market-leading Polish dental supply company owned by Mr Maciek Nurzyński and Mr Jacek Piłko, who will continue in their management roles. Kol-Dental is a long-term distributor of Planmeca’s dental equipment in the Polish market. Planmeca, one of the world’s leading manufacturers in dental and medical technology, is

Finnish Plandent Division expands into Poland

The growing full-service dental supply chain keeps conquering new markets The second largest distributor of dental supplies in Europe, Plandent Division, is expanding its business into the Polish market. Plandent has acquired a stake of 51 % in the share capital of Kol-Dental, a market-leading Polish dental supply company owned by Mr Maciek Nurzyński and Mr Jacek Piłko, who will continue in their management roles. Kol-Dental is a long-term distributor of Planmeca’s dental equipment in the Polish market. Planmeca, one of the world’s leading manufacturers in dental and medical technology,

Finnish Plandent Division expands into Turkey

The growing full-service dental supply chain opens its fourteenth market The second largest distributor of dental supplies in Europe, Plandent Division, expands its business into the rapidly growing Turkish market. The new Plandent Turkey distribution company cooperates closely with Ünaldi Medikal, distributor of Planmeca’s dental equipment in Turkey. As a full-service dental supply house, Plandent Turkey will offer local dental practices and laboratories a complete selection of instruments, equipment, software and materials, as well as a full range of different support services.

Finnish Plandent Division expands into Turkey

The growing full-service dental supply chain opens its fourteenth marketThe second largest distributor of dental supplies in Europe, Plandent Division, expands its business into the rapidly growing Turkish market.  The new Plandent Turkey distribution company cooperates closely with Ünaldi Medikal, distributor of Planmeca’s dental equipment in Turkey. As a full-service dental supply house, Plandent Turkey will offer local dental practices and laboratories a complete selection of instruments, equipment, software and materials, as well as a full range of different support services.

Planmed Verity® Extremity Scanner receives Health Canada Medical Device License

Planmed is pleased to announce that the company has received the Health Canada approval for its Planmed Verity® Extremity Scanner. Planmed Verity is intended to be used for X-ray cone-beam computed tomography of anatomies within upper and lower extremities.“We are excited that this innovative, low dose orthopedic imaging system is now available also in Canada. Planmed Verity is the first and only CT system in the world that can image seated, supine and standing patients. The US FDA gave its clearance for the device already earlier this year,” says Vesa Mattila, Managing Director of Planmed

Finnish-made medical and dental equipment to Ice Hockey World Championship 2013 in Helsinki and in Stockholm

Planmeca Group participates once again in organizing the Ice Hockey World Championships by providing a Planmed Verity® Extremity Scanner and Planmeca Compact i dental care unit for the on-site emergency rooms both at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki and Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm. Both devices were already used in the Helsinki venue last year. "As a mobile and easy-to-use device, Planmed Verity can be used also in a non-typical environment, such as ice hockey arenas. Our experiences using the device last year in Helsinki were extremely positive. Thus, IIHF wanted to provide the same

Finnish-made medical and dental equipment to Ice Hockey World Championship 2013 in Helsinki and in Stockholm

Planmeca Group participates once again in organizing the Ice Hockey World Championships by providing a Planmed Verity Extremity Scanner and Planmeca Compact i dental care unit for the on-site emergency rooms both at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki and Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm. Both devices were already used in the Helsinki venue last year.”As a mobile and easy-to-use device, Planmed Verity can be used also in a non-typical environment, such as ice hockey arenas. Our experiences using the device last year in Helsinki were extremely positive. Thus, IIHF wanted to provide the same high

Merry X-Ray Corporation to distribute Planmed Verity® Extremity Scanner

Planmed Oy, the Finnish manufacturer of the Planmed Verity® Extremity Scanner, signed an exclusive U.S. nationwide distribution agreement with Merry X-Ray Corporation, the largest independent distributor of CR, DR, PACS and radiographic equipment in the U.S.Planmed Verity® is designed to find subtle extremity fractures during the first visit to the clinic – the types of fractures that have most commonly been missed when using only 2D radiographs. Planmed Verity Extremity Scanner is a unique solution to the problem; it provides fast 3D imaging at the point of care. It is intended for pre-

Finnish Plandent Division enters fast-growing dental market in Russia

Northern Europe's largest distributor of dental supplies, Plandent Division, expands its business into the rapidly growing Russian market. Plandent Oy has acquired 51% of the share capital of the dental supply company Firm Medexpress Company Limited based in St. Petersburg. The current Medexpress management, Mr. Dmitry Pavluhin and Mrs. Svetlana Pavluhina, hold 49% of the shares and will continue in their existing roles. The goal is to gain a strong foothold in the dynamic St. Petersburg market region. “We believe that Plandent’s strong expertise in dental supplies and services combined

Finnish Plandent Division enters fast-growing dental market in Russia

Northern Europe's largest distributor of dental supplies, Plandent Division, expands its business into the rapidly growing Russian market. Plandent Oy has acquired 51% of the share capital of the dental supply company Firm Medexpress Company Limited based in St. Petersburg. The current Medexpress management, Mr. Dmitry Pavluhin and Mrs. Svetlana Pavluhina, hold 49% of the shares and will continue in their existing roles. The goal is to gain a strong foothold in the dynamic St. Petersburg market region. “We believe that Plandent’s strong expertise in dental supplies and services combined

Three types of 3D data with one Planmeca unit

Planmeca’s 3D X-ray unit range now offers a unique combination of three different 3D data. With just one unit, the user can acquire a patient CBCT image, 3D face photo and 3D model scan, and combine these data in one software suite. Planmeca is the first to introduce this type of a concept. A virtual patient is created for different clinical needs. 3D model scanning Planmeca is proud to introduce a new imaging mode to its Planmeca ProMax® 3D X-ray units. The imaging mode is designed for scanning impressions and plaster casts. Impressions are automatically inverted to digital casts and

Planmeca introduces a radically new dental unit concept – Planmeca Sovereign® Classic

Planmeca extends its product range with a new high-tech dental care unit. The Planmeca Sovereign® Classic offers incomparable user-friendliness and flexibility for every field of dentistry. This digital unit combines intelligent infection control and usability wrapped up in beautifully slim and compact design. Clever design details Planmeca Sovereign® Classic has been designed with ergonomics, comfort, and usability in mind. The workflows of both the dentist and assistant have been carefully considered in the unit’s design in order to offer the best possible ease of use for both of

Planmeca ProMax® 3D Plus – a new member to the Planmeca ProMax® 3D X-ray unit family

Planmeca introduces a new product to the acknowledged Planmeca ProMax® 3D family. The Planmeca ProMax® 3D Plus provides a wide selection of 3D volume sizes in addition to traditional 2D panoramic, extraoral bitewing and cephalometric imaging. Planmeca ProMax® 3D Plus offers the user a wide variety of volume sizes for applications requiring 3D imaging. The volume sizes range from 34x42 mm to 140x90 mm. This wide selection allows optimising the imaging area according to a specific diagnostic task – always complying with the best practices of dentistry and the ALARA (as low as reasonably

New Planmeca Romexis® Cloud service enables easy image transfer from professional to professional

Introducing Planmeca Romexis® Cloud – an image transfer service integrated into Planmeca Romexis® software. The service allows dental professionals to share their images and expertise securely with others. Planmeca Romexis® is a comprehensive 2D and 3D dental imaging software suite used by dental professionals for all their imaging needs. Planmeca is proud to introduce Planmeca Romexis® Cloud – a new subscription-based image transfer service for sending patient 2D or 3D images to others. The service is a seamless part of the Planmeca Romexis software making it an excellent addition to

New features and improvements to Planmeca ProMax® 3D X-ray units

Planmeca ProMax® 3D is a family of true all-in-one X-ray units that provide digital panoramic, cephalometric and CBCT imaging, 3D face photos and 3D model scans, i.e. impression and plaster cast scans. Planmeca constantly develops its state-of-the-art imaging units and is now proud to introduce new features that further improve their image quality, patient comfort and usability. The Planmeca ProMax® 3D family includes five different units: Planmeca ProMax® 3D s for applications where a smaller field of view is sufficient, Planmeca ProMax® 3D Classic for general 3D applications with a

Planmeca ProCeph™ is a new one-shot cephalostat

Planmeca is proud to introduce a new one-shot type cephalostat that is available for the company’s Planmeca ProMax® 2D and 3D units. In addition, Planmeca offers all the necessary tools and software for orthodontic treatment planning and follow-up. The new Planmeca ProCeph™ is an effective one-shot cephalostat with a short exposure time and low patient dose. The result is a high-quality cephalometric image with no motion artefacts and sizes ranging from 18x25 cm to 30x25 cm. The functional and easy-to-use head positioner of the cephalostat ensures accurate patient positioning for all

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