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    Building a learning environment that reflects the future of dentistry

    La Trobe University in Bendigo, Australia, is redefining dental education through a strong commitment to community impact, interdisciplinary learning, and technological advancement. With recent investments in a new state-of-the-art learning facility featuring Planmeca solutions, the university is equipping students with the tools and mindset they need to keep up and succeed in dentistry. La Trobe University’s dentistry and oral health programs are housed within the La Trobe Rural Health School, the largest rural health school in Australia. According to Prof. Santosh Kumar

    Near-invisible clear aligners advance both case acceptance and minimally invasive treatments

    Clear aligners are an easy and effortless orthodontic treatment solution, which can be used to achieve aesthetic or functional improvement in the patient’s occlusion or e.g. as a pre-restorative treatment option. Dr Teemu Vuoristo performs all kinds of restorative dentistry and added HeySmile® aligners to his repertoire in the summer 2023. Since then, the aligners have become a go-to tool in his daily work. “So, so many good things about HeySmile,” he says.[Teemu_Vuoristo_HeySmile_1.jpg] When you ask general dentist, Dr Teemu Vuoristo, how he ended up performing aligner dentistry, his

    “Creating beautiful smiles is a great gift we can give to patients”

    Dr Narimen Djerbi followed her childhood fascination with the human smile and went on to study dentistry to become an orthodontist. Now, she is creating beautiful smiles for others in an elegant dental clinic in Tunis. Orthodontist Dr Narimen Djerbi has been fascinated with people’s smiles ever since she was a little girl. “That was always the first thing I paid attention to whenever I met new people – their teeth and their smile,” she says. Having a beautiful smile herself, she was also used to receiving compliments about it. “So I thought, why not help others achieve a

    Planmeca introduces a new patient chair – Planmeca Pro50™ Chair

    Planmeca’s world-leading range of dental equipment is growing with a new patient chair. Planmeca Pro50™ Chair is a great combination of functionality, flexibility and future-proof details, all wrapped up in a beautiful, timeless design. It is an ideal option for dental professionals looking for a sturdy yet lightweight patient chair − offering ultimate comfort for both the dental team and patients. Planmeca Pro50™ Chair is a modern and timeless patient chair featuring all the lightweight and beautiful design details that Planmeca products are known for. The medical grade motors

    Cabinet dentaire Confluence offers powerful technology with urban views

    Dr Marine Veillié opened a new clinic, the Cabinet dentaire Confluence dental clinic in Lyon, France in early 2022. Located in Lyon’s trendy new Confluence district, the clinic offers dental care services in stylish and spacious treatment rooms – all with large windows, urban views and Planmeca technology. In addition to general dental care, the Cabinet dentaire Confluence clinic offers orthodontic, endodontic and implant treatments. The clinic employs six dentists, six dental assistants, two clinic assistants and an executive assistant. “To set up a clinic of this size, I had

    Planmeca donates five mobile dental clinics to Ukraine

    Finnish healthcare technology manufacturer Planmeca is donating five fully furnished mobile dental clinics to Ukraine. Planmeca, one of the world’s leading dental technology manufacturers, is donating five mobile dental clinics to Ukraine to help provide dental care in the war-torn country. Each mobile clinic is fully furnished and includes a digital Planmeca dental unit, an autoclave and all other necessary devices and instruments needed to provide basic dental services. The recently developed mobile clinic has been created in cooperation with Planmeca’s Finnish distributor

    Digital dentistry in marvellous Mauritius

    Dr Patrice Yan Luk and Dr Ashvin Toofanny, two orthodontists from the beautiful island of Mauritius, are both longtime users of Planmeca solutions and have been among the pioneers in their country in adopting the latest dental technologies. Mauritian orthodontist Dr Patrice Yan Luk, like many of his compatriots, received his dental education in France through a scholarship program.“We do not have a faculty of dentistry in Mauritius, so most of my colleagues have studied abroad: in France, England, India, Germany, Australia, or Ukraine, to name a few. So we all returned to Mauritius

    “Technology won’t take away our expertise but will make our life easier”

    Dr Andreas Tsagarakis, DDS, CDE, made a transition to digital dentistry some five years ago with the help of Planmeca equipment. After initially having some doubts, he is nowadays a strong advocate of the digital workflow. In fact, he believes digital dentistry has transformed his clinic. Dr Andreas Tsagarakis is a general practitioner managing his private practice in the beautiful island of Crete in Greece. Born in Crete and raised in Athens, Dr Tsagarakis graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Dental School in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1997. He then continued his

    Lower doses are better for patients and make clinicians happy

    Dr Gilad Wasserman is a Specialist in Oral Medicine at one of Israel’s most eminent hospitals. In his work, he encounters a variety of different kinds of cases and has found the Planmeca Viso® imaging unit to be beneficial when providing excellent and compassionate care. Dr Wasserman initially studied dentistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem at the recommendation of his neighbour. But he was also drawn to the medical field, so after graduating as a dentist he proceeded to complete a four-year oral medicine residency program. “I was always interested in the medical side

    Father and daughter, mentor and trainee – two generations of dental expertise

    French dental surgeon Dr Reys knows that dental professionals need to constantly upskill themselves in order to keep up with the pace of change. But in order to embrace new technologies, they must be able to master traditional skills first – and that’s precisely what he has encouraged his daughter Rebecca Reys who works alongside him to do. Dental surgeon Guillaume Reys opened his practice in Sélestat, France in 2002. Besides running his clinic, he teaches surgery to dental students at the Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Strasbourg. As the son of a professor of surgery,

    Application of CBCT in the diagnosis of a cracked tooth – by Professor Gary S.P. Cheung

    In this article, Professor Gary S.P. Cheung, Clinical Professor in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry in the University of Hong Kong, discusses the principles of CBCT imaging and the use of CBCT in the diagnosis of a cracked tooth. Radiography is an indispensable tool in any dental practice. Indeed, radiographic examination is invariably listed as one of the special investigation methods for nearly all oral and maxillofacial conditions. Conventional or film-based radiographic methods produce two-dimensional projections of the three-dimensional anatomical structures and

    Embracing digital dentistry

    2021 is Planmeca’s 50th anniversary. As part of the milestone year, we are publishing a series of articles written by our own specialists and by dental experts from around the world. In this article, Dr Ali A. Al Eheideb, Dean of the College of Dentistry at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, provides his perspective on the digitalisation of dental education. Dentistry has a long history, dating back to the dawn of humankind and civilisation. From the first documented evidence in 7000 BC during the Indus Valley civilisation up until present times, dentistry has

    Planmeca Oy announces intended acquisition of KaVo Treatment Unit & Instrument business

    Planmeca Oy, one of the largest privately held manufacturers in the dental field, has entered into a binding contract to acquire the KaVo Treatment Unit & Instrument business from Envista Holdings Corporation. The acquisition will strengthen Planmeca’s and KaVo’s positions as leading providers of innovative dental solutions and increase Planmeca Group’s annual revenue to more than EUR 1,1 billion.The acquisition will complement Planmeca’s extensive product portfolio and enhance the growth and competitiveness of both companies, allowing them to offer the best possible modern digital workflow

    There’s no business like dental business

    2021 is Planmeca’s 50th anniversary. As part of the milestone year, we are publishing a series of articles written by our own specialists and by dental experts from around the world. This time, Planmeca's Vice President of Sales Jouko Nykänen takes us on a trip down memory lane as he shares with us his experiences travelling the world and witnessing the digital revolution of dentistry unfold. My history with Planmeca spans over two decades – which is almost half of the company’s 50-year journey. The old saying, "Time flies" is an understatement when taking part in such a

    Heikki Kyöstilä – 50 years of changing the face of dentistry

    Planmeca was founded by Heikki Kyöstilä in Helsinki, Finland, in 1971. From developing dental stools and cabinets to becoming the owner of the largest private dental manufacturing company in the world, his journey – Planmeca’s journey − is definitely worth sharing and celebrating. This is the story of the CEO and founder of our company.   A sales representative with vision Heikki Kyöstilä began his career as a sales representative for a Finnish dental supply company in 1965, right after graduating from business college, and in this way became familiar with dental clinics

    Offering same-day dentistry convenience with all-in-one workflows

    Dr Laura Justice from Kentucky, USA, has been practising dentistry for about 31 years. She chose Planmeca’s complete CAD/CAM solution to be able to provide her patients with the convenience of same-day dentistry – and has not regretted the decision. Although she is particular about how the restorations look, she rarely needs to make any adjustments to the restorations her team fabricates in-house using Planmeca CAD/CAM equipment and software. Dr Laura Justice from Lexington, Kentucky, USA, runs six dental practices together with two partners, but mainly treats patients in the

    Dental anxiety is essentially fear of losing control

    Going to the dentist is a source of stress and anxiety for many people all around the world. However, dental anxiety is not always caused by a bad experience at the dentist’s office. So how should you approach a fearful patient? According to Professor Satu Lahti from the University of Turku, it all starts with measuring the patient’s anxiety. According to Professor Satu Lahti from the University of Turku, there are just as many factors that contribute to dental anxiety as there are ways to manage it. Satu Lahti could have been a lawyer. Or an architect. When she applied to the

    Planmeca Cleanic™ 500 purifies indoor air in dental clinics silently yet efficiently

    Air purifiers are designed to filter out different indoor air pollutants, such as viruses, bacteria and other fine particles. Their use is highly recommended in dental clinics in order to ensure safer breathing air for both the dental team and the patients. According to a recent study*, air filtration could significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread during dental visits. Large amounts of microbial aerosols are regularly generated during dental treatments, which means that air purifiers can offer several benefits to dental clinics. Furthermore, safe distances are impossible

    Adapting to the new normal

    As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, dental industry has been forced to adapt to the “new normal” and invent new platforms for communication and collaboration. However, traditional trade fairs and exhibitions are still an important platform for dental professionals to get their hands on latest dental technology. In China, the local Planmeca team participated in the first major dental event after the outbreak of the coronavirus last week. A few countries currently less affected by the Covid-19 pandemic have gradually been able to return to business as usual. In China, for example,

    U.K. Dentist Seeks Answers to Radiation issue; Finds Answer in Helsinki

    By any standards, Dr. Colin Campbell has a unique dental operation. It’s not a practice, it’s an academy. The Campbell Academy . Located in Nottingham, U.K., he has 9 associates, 2 research PhDs and offers extensive dental education and training courses. Dr. Campbell has worked as a dentist in the United Kingdom for several years and has had experience with virtually every brand of dental equipment. He knows the international dental industry inside and out. But there was one thing that plagued him: the lack of reliable information on the radiation

    Planmeca, the Pankey Institute Collaborate on Major Renovations to Educational Spaces

    Part of being a leader and innovator is working to help improve the field in which you work. When the Pankey Institute, a leader in dental education and research, was seeking to update and renovate their facility, improve learning, diagnosis, streamline work process and advance the visitor experience they researched many companies. After many visits, consults and “fit” discussions, the Pankey Institute selected Planmeca as their imaging system and CAD/CAM equipment partner. In this role, Planmeca’s imaging and restorative solutions will be front and center of all training programs. In

    Making A Difference

    This post is part of #GivingTuesday's #WomenWhoGive series, which celebrates women who are making a difference in their communities. We are reposting a version of it here to provide a brief insight into one of the many caring and committed PlanmecaUSA team members who are making a difference every day. Planmeca Team Member Robin Gathman, Tradeshow, and Special Events Manager, PlanmecaUSA, Inc. What inspired you to start giving? My mom always gave her time to work at my schools. I learned the value of giving back from her. As I got older and my kids were grown, I looked for

    The New Digital Workflow

    Since its inception, CBCT imaging technology has steadily gained momentum and acceptance by doctors. There is no question regarding the effect digital technology has had on the dental industry as we know it. The impact will continue to expand as more advancements and education about CBCT technology come along. One of the great benefits dentists acknowledge is that true 3D Ultra Low Dose technology provides better diagnostic quality at lower radiation levels than 2D and that it can help significantly increase diagnosis. Planmeca Ultra-low Dose™ protocol “enables 3D imaging with an even

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