Many technologies compete, but only the most exceptional catch the attention and praise of Cellerant Consulting’s panel of prominent dental technology leaders. These companies’ clinical tools and business solutions make every aspect of contemporary practice more effortless, efficient, and effective. That translates to streamlined business and improved patient care.
Here are the 2023 winners:
Amplify from Vyne Dental can schedule quickly and directly into the practice management system or securely share a patient’s contact information, insurance details, and reason for the visit with the practice.
The CS 9600 from Carestream Dental uses Artificial Intelligence (AI-powered) positioning, video cameras, and Live Positioning Assistant to produce high-quality images.
Chairside CAD from Exocad includes a robust, open collaboration tool for doctors and labs called Dental Share. Practices can expand intraoral scanning capability using data, libraries, and services.
Bien-Air’s NOVA, designed with a small head and slim handle, is the lightest handpiece in the company’s range. Its Accu-Spray Quattro Mix system focuses four asymmetrical air/water sprays on the end of the bur with laser precision. The stainless-steel construction with PVD coating and PVD-coated chuck makes it four times more shock-resistant and doubles the handpiece life.
DGSHAPE DWX-42W Plus from Roland DGA is a wet mill with enhanced milling speed, accuracy, and quality through its enhanced capabilities and the intelligent MillBox DGSHAPE Edition CAM Software.
Dragonfly™ from Orascoptic blends the company’s industry-leading optics and award-winning headlight into a lightweight powered loupe with a wireless headlight fully integrated into the eyewear frame.
DTX Studio Clinic by DEXIS keeps all 2D and 3D imaging data together. It features AI image-organization capabilities to simplify interaction with scans and images to keep appointments focused on the patient.
Guided Biofilm Therapy® from EMS Dental is an evidence-based hygiene prophylaxis protocol that can replace traditional cleaning and polishing with its biofilm management using EMS Dental’s AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master system, Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT).
MiniBio Auto-Reader from Terragene, designed for the incubation and automatic readout of self-contained biological indicators, can help ensure sterilization equipment works properly in 20 minutes.
PreXion 3D Excelsior’s images provide optimal diagnostic clarity. The 3D Excelsior PRO CBCT system suits implants, endodontics, periodontics, impacted teeth, airway analysis, and more.
QASi™ particles from Nobio contain quaternary ammonium silica (QASi) particles that can be incorporated into dental materials and appliances to provide sustained protection from bacteria and microbes.
RE-GEN™ Universal Adhesive employs Bioglass as an active ingredient that helps form a hydroxyapatite-like surface layer after contact with the tooth and biological fluids to promote a regenerative process and stable, long-term restoration.
Second Opinion® from Pearl is the first FDA-approved AI radiographic review application. It quickly reviews patient images and flags potential issues, including incipient caries or the early signs of a periapical radiolucency.
Sprint Ray Ceramic Crown is a 3D printing ecosystem with hardware, software, materials, and technical support for efficient chairside crown fabrication.
The TRIOS 5 Wireless intraoral scanner has a new Scan Assist intelligent alignment technology that helps deliver the highest standard in imaging performance.
VOCO Retraction Paste is an astringent paste in a custom-engineered capsule with a flexible plastic tip for precise material application. Aluminum chloride widens and dries the gingival sulcus, creating ideal conditions for accurate impressions.
Yapi™ dental communication solution integrates with most common practice management applications and offers conveniences such as digital dental forms, online scheduling, and simple two-way texting.
About the Author
Lou Shuman is the CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, dentistry’s leading corporate incubator and accelerator. He is a venturer in-residence at Harvard’s i-Lab, co-founder of LightForce Orthodontics, a member of the Oral Health advisory board and founder of the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards. He was selected in 2021 by Global Summits Institute one of the World’s Top 100 Doctors.
