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Both Planmeca Viso™ G5 and Planmeca Solanna™ Vision awarded in the Fennia Prize 20 design competition

It was a double win for Planmeca in this year’s Fennia Prize design competition. The Planmeca Viso™ G5 CBCT imaging unit received the Fennia Prize Winner award, while the Planmeca Solanna™ Vision operating light with integrated 4K cameras was awarded with an honourable mention in the same competition.Fennia Prize, one of the largest design competitions in Finland, aims to award companies and organisations that use design strategically in their business operations. The competition, held every two years, accepts as entries products, concepts and services that have been created by using design

Dos and don’ts for imaging infection control

Infection control has always been essential to Planmeca’s product design and development. Right now, the correct infection control procedures are especially important. They play a key part in ensuring the health of patients and health care workers all around the world.To make your lives easier, we have compiled a list of dos and don’ts for our intraoral and extraoral imaging devices below. The list includes e.g. cleaning agents and surface disinfectants that are approved by Planmeca. The same information can also be found in our user's manuals. Please note that country-specific

Ensuring staff and patient safety during the pandemic

In these times of challenge, infection control is more important than ever. Since safety has always been an integral part of our product design, we have compiled a set of useful materials designed to help dental clinics take care of their Planmeca equipment in a safe, smart and easy way.How to look after your Planmeca equipment before and after a period of inactivity As many dental clinics are currently going through or preparing for a temporary clinic closure, we have prepared specific guides to help them through all the procedures that should be performed on Planmeca’s dental, imaging

Planmeca Creo® C5 completes the digital dental workflow

From fixing gadgets to fabricating dental crowns, dental technician Joonas Karilainen has worked with his hands from an early age. In Autumn 2019, the Mehiläinen Hyvinkää dental lab acquired the Planmeca Creo® C5 3D printer to allow him to concentrate on what he knows best – perfecting dental works. Dental technician Joonas Karilainen has always enjoyed working with his hands. “Ever since I was a kid, I’ve liked putting things together, constructing all kinds of gadgets and working with engines. I think that’s probably where it all started.” Since then, the engines and gadgets have

New Planmeca ProScanner® 2.0 imaging plate scanner now available for deliveries

The new Planmeca ProScanner® 2.0 imaging plate scanner has been designed for active use. It is extremely durable, very reliable and produces high quality images. The scanner is now available for deliveries within the European Economic Area (EEA). Imaging plate scanners are used just like digital sensors and in a similar way as X-ray film, so the learning curve for new users is short. The scanners are part of a modern clinic’s intraoral imaging workflow and provide numerous benefits. With its intelligent design details and outstanding durability, the new Planmeca ProScanner® 2.0

Planmeca Solanna™ Vision operating light wins Red Dot Award: Product Design 2020

The Planmeca Solanna™ Vision operating light with integrated 4K cameras has been awarded with a Red Dot in this year’s Red Dot Award: Product Design competition. The intelligent Planmeca Solanna™ Vision dental operating light with integrated 4K cameras and microphones has convinced the jury of the renowned Red Dot design competition, which this year received more than 6,500 product entries from manufacturers all over the world. The operating light can be used for taking still images of the patient’s teeth or for recording dental procedures, among other things. The light opens up

Navigating through the pandemic together

As the 2019 coronavirus disease has turned into a pandemic as declared by the WHO, companies, nations and people around the world have been forced to face a new temporary reality. The health and wellbeing of our employees, partners, customers and their patients has always been of paramount importance to us. Therefore, we have taken preemptive measures to guarantee their safety and reduce the risk of the disease spreading in the wider community. For now, our day-to-day work will continue as close to normal as possible, although as a precaution many of our employees are now working

​The right dental unit – also for left-handed users

Dental Hygienist Renate Vries has extensive experience working with Planmeca dental units. She appreciates how easy they are for her to use as a left-hander and considers Planmeca an exemplary company in the field. Renate Vries has been a dental hygienist for over 20 years. Currently, she works at Tandartspraktijk Linde, which is a small clinic located in the town of Zwolle in the northeast of the Netherlands. “We have a very tight, small team. There are three of us. It’s really nice! I like people and having people around me.” In addition to her colleagues, Vries gets to spend

Ultra low dose CBCT images with high diagnostic value

The Planmeca Ultra Low Dose™ protocol combines high CBCT image quality with exceptionally low patient doses. It is the world’s leading low dose imaging mode for supporting accurate diagnostics and allows clinicians to safely see more than ever before.CBCT imaging changed dentistry in a big way at the turn of the millennium. It increased diagnostic accuracy and opened up numerous new possibilities by literally introducing a third dimension to dental radiology.Over time, patient doses have decreased considerably as CBCT imaging technology has advanced further. Special low dose protocols have

“Planmeca listens to its customers”

Dr Bart Vandenberghe works as an oral and maxillofacial radiologist at Advimago, an imaging clinic and training centre based in Brussels, Belgium. He is a keen believer in the benefits of digital dentistry and a longtime user of Planmeca equipment.The reason why Dr Bart Vandenberghe chose dentistry as a profession in the first place was an accident that occurred in his childhood. “I broke my teeth while skateboarding, and it was a whole mess. Back then, white fillings were quite a new thing and mine kept falling out, leaving me with a big hole on my front teeth. So finally, when I reached

Case report: Polar bear’s unique dental operation in Finland

The Ranua Wildlife Park is home to polar bears, as well as 50 different other arctic animal species amid the northern woods of the Lappish wilderness of Finland. In the early autumn 2019, the resident 15-year-old female polar bear, Venus, was observed to eat poorly and repeatedly rubbing her left jaw with her paws. The wildlife park’s dedicated staff suspected one or more of her teeth might be causing pain for the sow. Veterinary professionals from across the Nordic countries quickly assembled in Ranua to perform a unique dental treatment with the assistance of the Planmeca Group.The subtle

“Planmeca gives us doctors the opportunity to be the best”

Busy clinics need devices that can withstand the heaviest workloads. Dr Tinatin Mushkudiani sees more than 2,000 patients per month at her clinic Dent Adept, where her Planmeca equipment is in constant daily use – and working like a dream. They say there is no substitute for hard work. One person who has taken this phrase to heart is Dr Tinatin Mushkudiani. She sees more than 2,000 patients per month at her clinic Dent Adept in Tbilisi, Georgia. “Every day, I work no less than 10 hours and talk to more than 40 patients,” Dr Mushkudiani says. “But it’s a pleasure for me. It gives me

Seamless treatments in Sri Lanka

Dr. Indika Weerapperuma is originally from Sri Lanka, but spent close to fourteen years in the United Kingdom studying dentistry and working as a dentist. Now, he has returned home to the Teardrop Island to help his mother’s dental clinic enter the digital world. Dr. Indika has been a dentist for nearly 12 years. He graduated from the University of Bristol in 2008 and continued on to the University of Manchester where he was ultimately awarded a master’s degree in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. He originally became interested in dentistry for one simple reason – his mother was a

Planmed and IBEX Innovations sign a collaboration agreement

Planmed and IBEX are delighted to announce they have signed an agreement to deploy the state-of-the-art IBEX Trueview® gridless scatter correction software in the Planmed Clarity™ product family.The Finnish medical technology company Planmed Oy and the UK-based medical X-ray software solutions provider IBEX Innovations Ltd. have signed a collaboration agreement. The new agreement allows the integration of the IBEX Trueview® gridless scatter correction software with the Planmed Clarity™ digital mammography systems. The advanced physics-based scatter removal software, Trueview, enables

Expanding in-house technologies and services with Planmeca

Dr Ceri Owen-Roberts is the Principal of Elgin Park Dental Practice in Bristol, England. He has a particular interest in restorative dentistry and dental implants. In the following guest post, Dr Owen-Roberts explains how he came to equip his clinic with a Planmeca CBCT unit. With a focus on dental implants and oral surgery, I used to frequently refer my patients out to colleagues for CBCT scans. These are necessary for accurate diagnostics and treatment planning and offer greater visualisation than plain film. However, as my implant business grew, it was clear from the number of

“With Planmeca, I can fully concentrate on my job as a dentist”

Dr Thomas Rosner's initial Planmeca purchase of the Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner in 2018 has been followed by a Planmeca imaging and dental unit, which have impressed Dr Rosner and his team with their effortless usability, high quality and beautiful design. Thanks to Planmeca’s unique all-in-one concept, Dr Rosner is now able to fully concentrate on what he is best at – dentistry. Dr Thomas Rosner offers general and orthodontic dentistry with an emphasis on aligner treatments in his dental clinic  in Tomils, a small village in Graubünden, Switzerland.

Dr Matera and Dr Corrado love their work – and the Planmeca tools they are working with

Italian practice owners and dentists Dr Gabriele Matera and Dr Alessandro Corrado work with different specialities in different cities. Yet both of them have at least two things in common: they love their work and the Planmeca tools that enable it.When Dr Gabriele Matera is asked why he chose dentistry, he doesn’t hesitate to answer. “This was my childhood dream,” he says. “It’s what I’ve always wanted to do, it’s the work I love doing, it’s something I never get tired of doing. I love this profession.”Dr Matera is a practice owner and consultant who works mainly with oral surgery and

Investing in technology to support a growing dental practice

Dr Chris Navarro moved to Beeston Dental Practice in 2005 to join his father as an associate, but took over the reigns as principal of the practice just a few years later in 2009. Having been a foundation dentist trainer since 2009, Chris has a keen interest in dental implants, restorations and clinical education. I decided to refurbish Beeston Dental Practice for several reasons. Firstly, I wanted to create a grand entrance to the building and introduce more light and space in the reception. Secondly, I was keen to support the private conversion of an associate dentist and invest in new

Planmeca equipment help to provide Top Dental Care in Costa Rica

Top Dental Care offers cosmetic and restorative dentistry in Costa Rica’s capital city of San José. The clinic was founded in 2003 and today hosts several dentists and other staff. Leading the way are Dr. Pilar Collado and Dr. Alex Wong who have enjoyed using Planmeca equipment as part of their daily work. With eight dentists working at Top Dental Care today, the clinic can offer a wide range of dental treatments. Above all, it specialises in high-level restorative cases – such as dental implants, crowns, dentures and full mouth restorations. In addition to its several treatment rooms,

Planmeca PlanID™ sign-in system receives Innovation 2019 honorable mention

The unique sign-in system of Planmeca dental units has been awarded with an Innovation 2019 honorable mention at the Finnish Dental Congress and Exhibition in Helsinki. The Dental Industry Innovation Award has been handed out at the Dental Congress and Exhibition which is currently underway in Helsinki. The award is given to a company or a society that has strived to improve the working conditions of dental professionals, the safety of patients or the overall quality of care. The award winners are chosen by a jury consisting of dental care experts. The Planmeca PlanID™ sign-in system

A 3D image says more than a thousand words

Oral and maxillofacial surgeon Antero Salo believes in the power of CBCT imaging not only in diagnostics but also when it comes to patient communication. Once the patient is shown what will be done, they will more likely understand their diagnosis, trust their doctor and commit to treatment. The founder of the Finnish Qmedical dental clinic, oral and maxillofacial surgeon Antero Salo has been working in the field of dental implant treatment and occlusal rehabilitation for over 20 years now. “A classmate of mine in primary school once told me to never become a surgeon. This was during

Planmeca’s new dental care unit offers functionality and flexibility for every dentist

The small, swift and clever Planmeca Compact™ i3 dental care unit is a smart choice for any dentist looking for a space-saving and functional solution. Combining great ergonomics, a smooth workflow and ease of use, this truly flexible unit allows both right and left-handed dental professionals to work comfortably in any position.Planmeca Compact™ i is Planmeca’s most widely sold dental unit range with over 50,000 deliveries to dental clinics around the world. The tried, tested and proven product line is now growing with a new swift and small member to meet the needs of all dental

”Planmeca is the complete package”

Interest in advanced digital dental solutions is growing fast in Morocco. Three experienced dentists and practice owners from the country explain why they have chosen Planmeca for their clinics – and why Planmeca solutions are quickly becoming the standard of care in the region. It’s all about listening “It’s all about how you listen to your customers these days,” says Dr Mohamed El Had. He is an orthodontist at Casablanca Dental Clinic, which he runs together with Dr Ali El Hamid in the busy Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco. Dr El Had says they recently chose to equip their

Providing top-notch dental care for the local community in Zaragoza, Spain

Dr José Antonio Jiménez and Dr José Manuel Torralba Marco both have over 30 years of experience in dentistry. At their clinics in Zaragoza, Spain, they are committed to providing high-quality dental care with superior patient experience. Planmeca’s state-of-the-art dental equipment helps them to achieve this goal. For Dr José Antonio Jiménez, patient experience and satisfaction have always been key priorities. He opened his clinic, Clínica Dental Jiménez Olite, over 30 years ago, and nowadays runs it together with his son. Three years ago, he decided to update and expand the clinic in

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