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NEW OFFICEIN DUBAI
INTERVIEW WITHPROF. SIMONEGRANDINI WITHINSIGHT ONCLASS II
WHAT DENTALPATIENTS WANT
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Contentsin the spotlightDentsply Sirona: Closer to our customers in MENA . . . .04Meet the MENA Leadership Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05
Product NewsMore about Dentsply Sirona Products . . . . . . . . . . . .06-07
Practice ManagementWhat Dental Patients Want . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-09
Product FocusIntroducing Prime&Bond universal™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Restorative insightsIntroducing the Dentsply Sirona Class II Solution™ . .12-13
interviewProf. Simone Grandini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
equipmentImaging - See more. Do more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Featured storyA Roaring Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
event HighlightsHighlights of Recent Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
upcoming eventsDentsply Sirona Academy and Speaker Tours, Special Events & Congresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Contact us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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INSIGHT
It gives me great pleasure to introduce our first edition ofINSIGHT, a magazine dedicated for the Middle East andNorth Africa, providing you with the latest updates andnews from Dentsply Sirona in the MENA region.
The past 18 months have seen a lot of changes to our company in the MeNA region following the
Dentsply and sirona merger in early 2016. On page 4 you can read about our recent relocation to
our new regional head office in Dubai - we are incredibly proud of our new facilities which include a
20-participant training centre, CeReC suite and full showroom. in addition to exploring our new
facilities and offices, on page 5 you can meet my leadership team who are dedicated to bringing you
the best products, services, support, education and events that we have to offer.
Our first edition of iNsiGHT is packed with updates on our equipment, consumables and laboratory
products, but in particular, celebrates the Class ii procedure, the bread and butter of restorative
dentistry. Research tells us that the number one reason for Class ii failure is recurrent caries and that
the floor of the proximal box is the most vulnerable interface. Dentsply sirona has designed a
complete portfolio to help you better manage restorative performance at this critical area, you can
read more on pages 12-13 and also find out why Prof. simone Grandini from the university of siena
believes Class ii’s deserve more attention.
i hope you enjoy reading the first edition of iNsiGHT and thank you for your continued support
towards Dentsply sirona.
Dr Amro Adel
General Manager
Welcome...
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in the spotlight
Dentsply sirona:Closer to Our Customers in MeNADentsply Sirona is now even closer to our customers in MENA. We have opened a brand newoffice with training facilities in Business Bay, Dubai.
in 2016 Dentsply sirona focused its efforts on driving more efficient and influential customer engagement.This resulted in the establishment of new multi-country Commercial Organizations, as part of an initiativeto be closer to our business partners and provide more opportunities to locally serve the needs of dentalprofessionals and patients. Our new regional office for the Middle east and North African region is thereforestrategically located in the centre of Dubai, and is now fully established in Bay Gate Tower in Business Bay.
The new office also symbolizes the unity of our merger, bringing togetherall employees from the legacy Dentsply, consumables platform and sirona'slegacy, equipment platform, under the same roof. With over 40 office basedstaff and colleagues representing many different nationalities, Dentsplysirona MeNA promotes a multinational and multicultural environment.Together, we now showcase as The Dental solutions Company™, uniquelypositioned to deliver innovative solutions and support to our customerswith the broadest product portfolio and the largest sales and serviceinfrastructure in the industry.
As we are aware, great results area combination of the right toolsand the right skills. This is why ournew office includes brand newtraining facilities – the goal is toequip dental professionals witheverything they need: from thebest available products to expert-led clinical education to supportthe use of these products andservices to improve patient careand treatment outcomes.
Our new facilities feature a large openplan showroom to showcase ourequipment offering, and a CeReC suiteto offer potential customers hands-onexperience and existing users ongoingtraining. Our Dentsply sirona Academyboasts a training centre which canaccommodate twenty participants at anyone time. it is fully equipped for bothproduct presentations and hands-ontrainings, in order to stimulate learningand improve our customers’ knowledgeabout Dentsply sirona products andsolutions.
Come and visit us at one of our upcoming training events. We look forward to welcoming you to ournew facilities and providing you with the products and skills for better, safer and faster dental care.
We proudly opened our doors tovisitors on the 12th July 2017 with aCeReC Discovery evening, whicheducated dental professionals onthe CeReC system and wassupported by knowledge on thedigitization of dentistry, single-visitdentistry and integrated solutionsfor more efficient workflows.
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DiNA el-ReFAeyCommercial leader.Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, yemen, iraq, Pakistan, Bahrain
MOsTAFA AlKHOulyCommercial leader - equipmentsaudi Arabia
FeRAs AMiRCommercial leader - Consumablessaudi Arabia
Meet the MeNA leadership Team
TAsNieM TiTus Regional HR leader MeA
POlly RuTTRegional Marketing leader MeA
RAJeNDeR KuMARRegional Finance leader MeA
BAssel KHulieFCommercial leaderNorth Africa, egypt, Jordan, lebanon
AsHeeTA ANANDRegional Regulato ry Affairs -Quality Assurance leader MeA
North Africa
AMRO ADelGeneral Manager MeNA
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Celtra® Duo Zirconia-Reinforced lithiumsilicate (Zls) Celtra Duo (Zls) is the one and only CAD/CAM block that provides you withan unsurpassed level of freedom, control, and workflow flexibility, resulting ina final restoration in which to have complete confidence with respect to theclinical, functional, and esthetic outcomes. Restorations made with Celtra Duo(Zls) possess a chameleon effect, enabling them to blend in with surroundingteeth for a natural vitality and lifelike appearance.
Powered by a unique ultra-fine microstructure, Celtra Duo (Zls) is the onlyCAD/CAM block that allows a choice of processing options: mill & fire or mill& polish. it’s always up to the dentist to decide which solution is appropriatefor the case at hand. The unique microstructure provides a final restorationthat combines strength and beauty with high edge stability.
“Once you’ve experienced the procedural freedom of Celtra Duo (ZLS), you’llnever want to be clinically constrained by a block that locks you into only oneprocessing pathway.” Andrew Hall, DMD
For more information, visit celtra-dentsplysirona.com
Product News
CeReC software update 4.5“... The initial proposal of the CEREC Software is usually so good that I can gostraight to production without any further adjustments.” Dr. Peter schneider,Heidelberg, Germany.
The new software update features include even greater user-friendliness,realistic visualization, increased speed and top-quality results. This makes iteven easier for dentists to provide their patients with chairside restorationsusing high-performance materials such as zirconia in a single visit.
The true highlight of the CeReC software is the unique “Biojaw” function.Based on the teeth scanned, the software generates a patient-specificrestoration proposal taking into account the existing dental morphology. inmost cases this proposal can be fabricated directly by the milling unit.
The clearly structured menus in the intuitive user interface alongside thefeedback and help functions ensure that the CeReC software can be operatedeffectively.
NEW
NEW
Celtra® DuoZirconia-Reinforced Lithium Silicate (ZLS)
CeReC sW 4.5.0
WaveOne® Gold GliderWaveOne® Gold offers you the simplicity of a one-file shaping systemcombined with higher flexibility to respect the canal anatomy. Optimize yourshaping preparation with a single reciprocating glide path file that is part ofthe WaveOne® Gold solution.
This new single glide path file has been designed in collaboration with a teamof endodontist experts: Dr. e. Berrutti, Dr. G. Cantatore, Dr. A. Castellucci, Dr.s. Kuttler, Dr. W. Pertot, Dr. C. Ruddle, Dr. J. Webber, Dr. J. West.
The WaveOne® Gold Glider respects the natural shape of the canal andincreases patient safety with enhanced flexibility and resistance to cyclicfatigue. it is also sterile and ready for single use, which preserves cuttingefficiency, reduces breakage and prevents cross contamination.
experience the feeling of confidence throughout your treatment.
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For more information on the products featured, pleasecontact your local Dentsply sirona representative.
References1. ViTA is a registered trademark of Vita Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG, Bad säckingen, Germany.
Celtra® Press – Developed to Make a DifferenceThe new generation of high strength glass-ceramic, zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (Zls),is now available in a pressable version. With its strength in excess of 500 MPa, Celtra® Presscreates a new benchmark in the high strength glass-ceramics segment.
The high glass content and fine crystalline structure provides outstanding light-opticalproperties creating unmatched esthetics. Thanks to this combination of high translucencyand opalescence, alongside an excellent shade fidelity according to the ViTA1 shade system,Celtra® Press exhibits an amazingly natural chameleon effect which allows restorations toblend into the natural dentition extremely well. Celtra® Ceram veneering porcelain is alsoavailable to labs for additional customization.
Celtra® Press benefits from simple and fast processing. When used with the speciallydeveloped Celtra® Press investment, only a minimal reaction layer forms which meansfurther pickling in acid or sandblasting is no longer required. Moreover, the low viscosity ofCeltra® Press provides optimum flow properties so that only one pressing sprue needs tobe attached for the entire indication spectrum including up to three-unit bridgework. eventhe most delicate of structures and restoration margins are reproduced accurately.
NEW
Calibra® Ceram is a NeW adhesive resin cement thatoffers immediate long-term bonding and that is idealfor all-ceramic crowns, CAD/CAM restorations andnon-retentive preparations needing maximumstrength. This new adhesive resin Cement is part of ourCeReC CAD/CAM solutions along with Celtra® Duoblocks and Prime&Bond universal™ adhesive.
97% of dentists say that excess cement cleanup isimportant to ensure health of the gingival tissue1
That’s why Calibra® Ceram cement offers simplifiedcleanup with a wide tack cure window of up to 10seconds and extended 45-second gel phase, givingyou the time you need for a thorough and effectivecement cleanup.2
References1. The Key Group, inc.: 2015 Dental Omnibus: Quarter 1 Voice of Customer Reports.2. For excess cement cleanup, monowave output leD lights with a single peak output around 470nm are recommended. High power, dual or broad spectrum lights may cause premature hardening of
excess cement. Check curing light effect on mixed cement prior to clinical use.
NEW
Calibra® CeramAdhesive Resin Cement
3D endo™ software - Complex Cases,Nothing left to Hide
Calibra® Ceram – The maximum strength choice
3D Endo™ Software
3D endo™ software is the first CBCT based software dedicated toendodontic treatment planning for more predictability.
Thanks to the intuitive user interface and views optimized forendodontics, you can create within minutes a 3D map of the canalnetwork and see what you used to feel. The software guides youthrough the identification of all canals and 3D tracing of theirtrajectory. Once the anatomy has no secret left behind, you can planyour treatment by measuring 3D working length and access cavitydepth. Dentsply sirona endodontic files can be viewed as well as theirshaping envelope along each canal. Following the straight line accessprinciples, the clinician can manipulate file position relative to canalentrance to optimize the access cavity design. Finally, this treatmentplan is all summarized in a treatment report.
NEW
Celtra® Press
Dentists are eager to understand what motivates consumers to select and become long-termpatients of a dental practice. Futuredontics® conducted a major survey of consumer attitudestowards dentists and dentistry to more than 3,000 individuals. This report looks at the results andis designed to answer many of the most important questions facing dentists today.
Here are the major findings of this survey, along with recommendations on how you can best usethis information to increase production and profitability at your practice.
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What Dental
of patients wouldswitch dentists iftheir current practicestopped acceptingtheir insurance plan.
42%They say that the three most important things in real estate are “location, location, location.” For dentists, it’s“insurance, insurance, insurance.” since the last survey in 2013, “accepting my insurance” has jumped far aheadof previous leaders, such as “services dentist provides” and “location,” to become the number one factor dentalpatients consider when selecting a dentist.
Patients Want you to AcceptTheir insurance1
Recommendations
insurance can be seen as both an opportunity and a headache fordentists. it’s important to understand your patient base and, if you wantto expand, consider adding insurance plans. simply put, the greater thenumber of dental insurance plans your practice accepts the greater thelikelihood you will be able to acquire and retain new patients. Determiningwhich plans are best for you to participate in requires research.
The second most important factor patients consider when selecting a dentist is the location. 44% of surveyrespondents said that a convenient office is a must. Nearly half of all patients won’t go to practices that falloutside the radius of their daily travels between home, work, school, etc. This is totally understandable. Today’sdental patients — people in general — are busier than ever. Anything that makes life easier is welcomed bytoday’s over-scheduled, time-strapped consumers. This is why practices that focus on making visiting thedentist as convenient as possible have an advantage over their competitors.
Patients Want you To BeConvenient2
Recommendations
selecting the right location for your practice is essential. some convenience factors to keep in mind whenselecting a site include patient parking, proximity to transport links and ease of access to major roads, etc.There are a variety of things dentists can do to make it easier for patients including:• Offering same-day or next-day scheduling options to all your new patients.• Getting patient leads in the chair within 24 hours (which will also significantly increases show-up rates).• staying open late or opening early one or two days a week – and adding weekend hours.• Providing online appointment requests on your website and Facebook page.
Practice Management
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Patients Want
of consumerssurveyed will paymore for serviceswith higher ratingsand reviews.
86%
The survey found that nearly one-third of patients say their choice of dentist is highly influenced by a practice’sonline reputation. The importance of a dentist’s online reviews and ratings has increased significantly sincethe last survey. in 2013, reviews ranked a dentist’s credentials as the seventh most influential factor in the dentistselection process. it’s now number three. Today’s patients consider reviews far more relevant than wheredentists went to school, how many years they have been practicing and even the range of services they offer.
Patients Want To see yourReviews3
Recommendations
Dealing with online reviews must be a top priority of every practice. itshould be the job of someone in the practice to regularly visit Google,yelp and the other sites at least daily, and see if anything new has beenposted about your practice. Another good idea is to set up a Google Alert,which can be programmed to send you an email every time your name ismentioned online in a public document. it’s also important to regularlymonitor social media sites like Facebook and Twitter for mentions of yourpractice, as patients may “review” your practice in these forums as well.
of respondents said the “useof advanced technology toprovide better and fasterservice” was one of thethree most importantfactors they consider whenselecting a dentist
19%
Patients Want you To useAdvanced Dental Technology4
Recommendations
Advanced technologies like CeReC® and Orthophos sl 3D have created anew standard of care that caters to consumers seeking better and fastertreatment. The challenge is how to best promote the advantages of thesetechnologies to new and existing patients. Here are few suggestions:• Focus on translating the benefits of advanced technology into language
the average patient can appreciate.• Make advanced technology the star of your practice. Feature it
prominently on your practice website, social media postings and be sureto mention the advantages during new patient phone calls and duringtreatment.
Find out more major findings of this survey in the 2nd issue of INSIGHT.Source: Futuredontics®, parent company of 1-800-DENTIST® - Whitepaper “What dental patients want”, Nov, 2015
One of the pivotal findings of our survey is the increasing importance of dental technology to patients. 19% ofrespondents said the “use of advanced technology to provide better and faster service” was one of the threemost important factors they consider when selecting a dentist. This is a big change. in our last survey,technology just barely made it into the top ten factors. Today, it ranks as the fourth most important. The importance of technology to your practice can’t be overemphasized. This survey found that many patientsbetween the ages of 25 and 54 said that they would switch from their current dentist if they did not offeradvanced technology treatment options.
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Introducing
Prime&Bond universal™
Active moisture control for reliable restorations
Dentsply Sirona is proud to introduce Prime&Bonduniversal™, our new universal adhesive. Designed for alletching methods and indications, Prime&Bond universal™features patented Active-Guard™ Technology – a significantadvancement in adhesive chemistry that actively controlsmoisture on the prepared surface. Even if dentin is overlywet or dry, Prime&Bond universal™ is simple to use andprovides consistent results for a strong, reliable bond.
An ideal adhesive will reliably bond to both wet and dry surfaces. Prime&Bond universal™ does just that. Mostdental adhesives are rather hydrophobic: they separate from water. With too much water on the prepared surface,these rather hydrophobic adhesives fail to cover the prepared surface uniformly. During air-drying, adhesive gapscan form as embedded pockets of water evaporate, increasing the risks of post-operative sensitivity and bondfailure.
Active-Guard™ Technology with active moisture control is exclusively designed to protect against these risks. Thepatented Active-Guard™ Technology balances hydrophobic and hydrophilic features and helps to achieve anoptimized surface tension. Thus, Prime&Bond universal™ can overcome the surface tension of water, allowing theadhesive to spread evenly across the dentin and into the dentinal tubules to form a uniform, homogeneous layer.When the adhesive is air-dried, solvent and excess water evaporate uniformly to leave a thin, consistent coatingof adhesive across the entire surface. The result is a strong, reliable bond, with virtually no post-operativesensitivity.3
97% of GDPs state that too dry or too wet dentinsometimes affects the adhesive bond of their
composite restorations1.
Research shows that on average, 10-15%of posterior composite restorations result inpost-operative sensitivity. For Prime&Bonduniversal™, the incidence of post-operative
sensitivity can be as low as 0.16%2.
Prime&Bond universal™
To ensure a homogeneousapplication, water and solventevaporate together, leaving aneven, consistent adhesive layer.
Single Bond Universal*
Cannot overcome the surfacetension of water. Adhesive and
water remain separated.
iBOND® Universal*
Cannot overcome the surfacetension of water. Adhesive and
water remain separated.
Product in Focus
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Moisture levels vary. Our bond won’t.
Ordering Information
in addition to active moisture control, Prime&Bond universal™ provides several other benefits:
• Designed for all etching methods and all indications for more versatility, you now have the opportunity to replaceyour abundance of adhesives with just a single product.
• Active tubule penetration.
• Active spreading across the prepared surface to minimize the risk of dry spots that can lead to post-operativesensitivity and micro-leakage.
To learn more about Prime&Bond universal™, please contact your local Dentsply sirona representative.
• low film thickness4, minimizing the risks of changing thepreparation geometry and compromising crown fit, orleaving adhesive pools that may show up on radiographsand can be misdiagnosed as voids, gaps or secondarydecay.
• No need to apply a self-cure activator when used withCalibra® Ceram cement.
• Convenience and control, with one-handed opening ofFlip Top Cap bottle, precise dispensing and up to 30minutes of working time in a closed CliXdish™.
• innovative formulation without any HeMA, TGDMA andBisphenol.
Prime&Bond universal™
A single drop, placed using amicro brush without further
manipulation, naturally spreadsacross most of the surface.
Single Bond Universal*
Other universal adhesivesresist spreading.
iBOND® Universal*
Other universal adhesivesresist spreading.
SKU Reference Description Contents
60667351 Mini Refill 1 x 2.5ml Bottle iFu+iTG
60667350 standard Refill 1 x 4ml Bottle iFu+iTG
60667346 CliXdish™ 3 x CliXdish™
Availableto ordertoday!
References1. source: exevia Dental shuttle Q1/2015, n=702 GDPs from italy, France and Germany2. usman et al, sensitivity in composite restorations, Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal Vol 34, No. 3 (september 2014); Berkowitz et al, Postoperative Hypersensitivity
in Class i Resin-based Composite Restorations, Compend Contin educ Dent. 2009 ; 30(6): 356–363; Haller, Die Postoperative Hypersensibilität, zm 99, Nr. 6a,13.03.2009 s. 44-51; Briso et al, Clinical Assessment of Postoperative sensitivity in Posterior Composite Restorations, Operative Dentistry, 2007, 32-5, 421-426.
3. Data on file.4. “Film Thickness study”, Andre F. Reis, DDs, Ms, PhD. * Not a registered trade mark of Dentsply sirona
Class II Solution™:
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Introducing the Dentsply Sirona
CLASS II SOLUTION™
For successful Restorative Outcomes.When the Class II procedure accounts for almost half of direct restorations1, it’stime to rethink what it means to your practice. Getting them right the first timeis the key to happy patients and practice profitability. The new Class II Solution™
by Dentsply Sirona is the only comprehensive Class II approach for more efficientclinical outcomes and bottom-line results.
Class ii restorations were first introduced in 1968 and initially performed using amalgam fillings. inrecent years, tooth-colored, resin-based composites have increased in popularity and became thepopular choice for clinicians treating Class ii cases. While composites certainly provide a moreesthetically pleasing finish than amalgams, they’re also predisposed to a higher rate of failure dueto issues such as recurrent caries, fractures and post-operative sensitivity. such failures not onlylead to discontented patients and decreased retention, but also cost additional time and money.The longevity of each Class ii restoration depends on taking control of as many variables as possible.
Many clinicians have developed the habit of assembling their own Class ii system using anassortment of products and materials from different manufacturers. While this approach can playout successfully, it can also lead to unpredictable outcomes. By establishing an all-encompassingdirect restoration system, dental professionals can confidently control every step of the processwhile rendering precise, predictable results each and every time.2
Dentsply Sirona is offering the complete Class II Solution™ - a portfolio of products designed towork together to deliver success at the most vulnerable interface (the floor of the proximal box) –and achieve great esthetic results.
References1. American Dental Association Procedure Recap Report, 20062. DsWorld magazine - Q13. DentalTown (2012). Restorative Dentistry. Monthly Poll: What is the most challenging part of a Class ii
Restoration?4. usman et al, sensitivity in composite restorations, Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal Vol 34, No. 3 (september
2014); Berkowitz et al, Postoperative Hypersensitivity in Class i Resin-based Composite Restorations,Compend Contin educ Dent. 2009 ; 30(6): 356–363; Haller, Die Postoperative Hypersensibilität, zm 99, Nr.6a, 13.03.2009 s. 44-51; Briso et al, Clinical Assessment of Postoperative sensitivity in Posterior CompositeRestorations, Operative Dentistry, 2007, 32-5, 421-426
5. Council on scientific Affairs of the American Dental Association. spring2009;4(2).
6. Dentsply sirona Restorative, user survey 2015 (297 dentists in europe)
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Dentists face a variety of challenges in every step of a Class ii restoration procedure. see how ourClass II Solution™ helps you better manage restorative performance and give your patient animprove Class ii experience.
Overall, using a unified Class ii system attenuates the likelihood of unpredictable outcomes and potentially unsatisfiedpatients by placing consistent, long-lasting and esthetically pleasing direct composite restorations. Because placingClass ii solutions plays such a pivotal role in maintaining an efficient, productive and profitable practice, combining allaspects and controlling all variables of this intricate procedure will help ensure optimal practice success whilemaximizing patient satisfaction.
Take the first step in evaluating your Class II procedure by requesting a demonstration. Fill outthe online form on www.dentsplymea.com/request-a-demo and we’ll contact you about a ClassII evaluation and a demonstration of our portfolio of Class II products.
Make your Class ii’s count with Dentsply sirona’s Class ii solution™.
When using resin-based restoratives, both isolation and accuratecontact creation are essential for success. Choose a matrixsystem that not only provides anatomically accurate contacts,but also helps create a tight seal around the restorative field.
The Palodent® V3 matrix system is designed to createpredictable, accurate contacts, a tight gingival seal, and can beconfigured for multiple restorations at once.
70% of clinicians find contactcreation to be the most
challenging part of a Class iirestoration.3
if a restorative material doesn’t take the form of the cavity prep,gaps may occur. This may lead to post-op sensitivity,microleakage or recurrent decay.
SDR® has self-leveling properties for excellent cavity adaptation,which is essential for delivering a complete seal at the mostvulnerable interface.
82% of dentists report using a
flowable as a liner in Class iirestorations to increasemarginal adaptation.5
The right composite delivers an efficient, profitable procedurefor the dentist and an esthetic result for the patient. Viscosityoptions can help with placement ease and efficiency. An easy-to-use shading system can impact office inventory. And stainresistance to beverages, like wine and coffee, can improvepatient satisfaction.
ceram.x® SphereTEC™ one composite delivers a real clinicaldifference in three key areas: preferred handling, simplifiedshading, and excellent stain resistance.
74% of dentists complain about
handling propertiesof composites such as
adaptability and stickiness.6
The strongest bond is to etched enamel, but over-etching dentinis a leading cause of post-operative sensitivity. using a universaladhesive with a selective-etch technique allows a durableenamel bond, while minimizing the probability of sensitivity thatcan result from etching deep dentin.
The unique chemistry of Prime&Bond Universal™ adhesive withActive-Guard™ Technology provides high bond strengths withvirtually no post-operative sensitivity thanks to its low filmthickness.
Research shows that on average,
10-15%of posterior composites resultin post-operative sensitivity.4
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Prof. Simone Grandini
At work
At work
interview
Q: Prof. Grandini, you are considered a “giant” ofDentistry, could you tell us what motivated youto dedicate yourself to this discipline?
A: Thanks for the compliment, but i cannot seemyself as a “giant”, i am just trying to do mybest every single day. i am extremely passionateabout teaching at my home university in siena.i love the feeling of seeing my young studentsgrow and get better every day, and i feel veryproud of their achievements. last month MariaRosaria Ferraro, one of my 5th year students,(assisted by her tutor Dr Giulio Pavolucci) wonthe Dentsply sirona italian case contest for thebest restorative case, and then she also won the3rd prize in the global case contest (amongalmost 600 students). Apart from that, i havebeen part of the style italiano family since itscreation and i like sharing our knowledge andpassion for dentistry: every time i lecture, ispread the concept of “feasible-teachable-repeatable” which allows every single dentist toachieve better results in a simplified way. Finally,i work as a dentist in my practice in siena, wherei love “team-working” with my colleagues andproviding the best possible treatment for everysingle patient.
My father is the reason why i am a dentist. Hewas the Dean of the university of Florence for along time and i have always admired his workethic and his incredible skills. He’s a superbclinician, a warm and generous teacher in theuniversity, and most important of all arespected and honest man. i always joke sayinghe’s the original Professor Grandini and that iam just a copy…
Q: According to you what is the most challengingmanifestation of a Class ii compositerestoration?
A: Class ii resin restorations are up to 10 timesmore likely to be replaced at the clinician’sexpense than Class ii dental amalgams. We tendto think a patient will visit us again if he has aproblem, or if a restoration fails, butunfortunately 26% of those who do not returnto the same dentist blame the fact that the resinrestoration wasn't a success.
Most clinicians find contact creation as the most
challenging step. in the past it was very difficultto obtain a sound, well designed interdentalarea. New instruments and techniques help uscreate a class ii restoration in a shorter amountof time and achieve consistent results on a dailybasis. i can see this every day with my students,they learn very quickly and they like the idea ofhaving a reliable protocol.
Q: Class ii is a critical player in a practice’s success.What advice will you give to colleagues to
perform with confidence in every step of a Classii restoration procedure?
A: Following a rational clinical workflow makesthings easy and reliable. let me quote Brucelee who said “i fear not the man that haspracticed 10.000 kicks once, but i fear the manwho practiced one kick 10.000 times”.
A good anesthesia, a proper isolation of theoperating field, using the correct adhesive,matrices and composites will definitely help allof us obtain consistent results when restoring ainterdental decay. The combination of Palodent®V3 – sDR® – ceram.x® sphere works very wellfor this purpose.
Q: Outside of Dentistry, what are you passionateabout?
A: i am very passionate about sports in general. iused to play volleyball at a professional levelwhen i was young, and i still love many differentsports. i am a fan of all Boston professionalteams (Red sox, Patriots, Bruins) and i likeAmerican Pro-sports in general, as they areextremely entertaining for me.
i like jogging and i exercise whenever i can.siena is a wonderful city and together with mywife, my beautiful dog sharky and some friends,we enjoy doing some “power” walking in themidst of such beauty.
i also like reading and find that books havealways been a very good way to relax and thebest food for my mind.
But of course my very first passion is my family;spending time with my wife Michelle and mydaughter Rebecca is a real treasure for me.
Q Fast forward five or 10 years… What is in storefor the future of Dentistry?
A: On one hand, Digital Dentistry, CAD-CAMsystems, single visit restorative are definitelygoing to become more and more popular.Patients are aware of the changes that aretaking place and request painless andcomfortable treatments.
On the other hand, as a teacher, i still firmlybelieve that every student has to gain a soundclinical background and work on clinical skills.Virtual reality will definitely help all of us whendealing with students' development, allowing usto interact and correct them at each of theclinical steps.
Prof. Dr. Simone Grandini DDS MSc PhDChair and Head of Department of Endodontics and
Restorative DentistryDean of the School of Dental Hygienists
University of Siena, Italy
Rebeccaand Sharky
starring in Class II: A Critical Player In Practice Success
At Roxy Cinema on 7th December in DubaiTo book your ticket, please contact
Khushboo Valicha - [email protected] or Diana Bessenyey - [email protected]
Come and meet Prof. Grandini
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ceram.x® SphereTEC™ oneUniversal Nano-Ceramic Restorative
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Prime&Bond universal™Universal Adhesive
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Palodent® V3Sectional Matrix System
Class II restorations are more important to your practice that you may think – they account for nearly half of all direct restorations. Getting them right the fi rst time is the key to happy patients and profi tability. Dentsply Sirona’s Class II Solution™ o� ers a portfolio of products designed to work together to deliver success at the most vulnerable interface – the fl oor of the proximal box – and achieve esthetic results. Make your Class II’s count with Dentsply Sirona’s Class II Solution™.
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Our Class II Solution™ for a tight marginal seal and e� cient esthetics
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Isolation & Contact Strong Bond Cavity Adaptation E� cient Esthetics
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DS INSIGHT | Issue 01 2017
ImagingSee more. Do more.
The third dimension makes the differenceMore precise diagnoses, clearer explanations.3D imaging has many benefits. Be it overlaid teeth, unexpected nerve channel paths, concealed roots, or temporomandibular jointanomalies, 3D images are of a huge value in a large number of diagnoses.• 3D imaging increases your own diagnostic accuracy.• Better inclusion of patients in planning.• No referral of patients to specialists.• increase in practice services and success.
Work quickly, precisely and reliably.Dentsply sirona imaging units stand out for their simple operation and positioning, thus providing efficient workflows. Theunprecedented image quality allows for extremely precise diagnosis and planning. With Dentsply sirona, you trust a global brand withhundreds of thousands of units in practice distinguished by their ‘Made in Germany’ quality.Flexibility and reliability at a low dose.
The Dentsply sirona 3D x-ray family combines high resolution image quality with great flexibility. simply choose the best volume foryour practice – this can be easily adjusted for the individual patient situation and supports diagnosis with clear, sharp images at thelowest dose.
easy operation, safe positioning.Dentsply sirona offers unique patented solutions for operating the units and positioning the patients. Optimize your practice workflowwith intuitive user interfaces and automatic positioning aids that eliminate unnecessary corrective scans and waiting times.
As versatile as practice life.The Dentsply sirona 3D x-ray family offers three units that together cover the entire range of all specializations regarding visualpossibilities: Galileos Comfort Plus, Orthophos sl 3D and Orthophos XG 3D.
With imaging systems from Dentsply sirona you trust in experience that provides safety - we are the frontrunner indental imaging, and have been for more than 120 years. Our solutions provide unparalleled diagnostic image qualityat the lowest reasonable dose, while being intuitive and easy to use. They can be used to support workflows in alldental disciplines, integrating imaging systems and software to enable better, safer and faster procedures.
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Galileos Comfort PlusA magnificent 3D x-ray unit that is characterized by reliable results and hasabsolute flexibility, the simplest operation, and high resolution image quality.
The Galileos Comfort Plus is the comprehensive package to meet thehighest of demands with an extremely low dose and unparalleled reliability.At the same time the optionally integrated Facescanner offers everypractice extremely up-to-date patient advice. All this makes GalileosComfort Plus a three time Townie award winner (2013–2015), and also is theunit Dentists recommended the most.
Orthophos sl 3DOrthophos sl is the latest member of the successful Dentsply sirona 3Dimaging family. it wins points for functionality, quality and design. A true all-in-one imaging unit. unbelievably sharp 2D panoramic images, fullflexibility in 3D volumes, and simple, dependable positioning of the patientfor perfect images and optimal reproducibility – the Orthophos sl 3Dsimplifies the imaging workflow for your entire team.
Orthophos XG 3DOptimized for daily tasks in the practice: the world’s most popular hybridunit Orthophos XG 3D combines 2D and 3D x-rays.
since its introduction dental professionals have been impressed by itsreliability and its ability to perfectly match daily practice tasks. The optionto upgrade to 3D at any time gives it the capability to grow with yourpractice.
For more information on the Dentsply Sirona 3D x-ray family, please contact yourlocal Dentsply Sirona representative
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Orthophos SL and Sidexis 4
Your partners for real workflow solutionsOrthophos SL and Sidexis 4 are our award-winning imaging products for e�cient, modern processes, intuitive usability and excellent image quality. But they don’t stop there: with smartly integrated software solutions they expand your practice o�ering at the click of a button. From upper airway analysis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with SICAT Air, to safe, e�cient and time-saving implantology with Galileos Implant, to functional diagnosis temporomandibular joint dysfunction therapy with SICAT Function: with Orthophos SL and Sidexis 4, you open up your practice for modern dentistry – today and tomorrow.
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Dentsply Sirona proudly sponsored the endodontic rootcanal treatment of two adult lions at the Abu DhabiWildlife Centre in Al Wathba, by providing custom-madestainless-steel files for the operation.
Two adult lions received the extensive dental procedure as a result of fractured canineteeth. Although tooth fractures are common in big cats, the treatment of thesefractures are still relatively new. Dr. Gerhard steenkamp, a veterinary surgeon with20 years’ experience, voluntarily performed the surgery; his passion for wildlife andzoology has resulted in his national and international involvement in variousconservational programs and dental treatments. He has performed in excess of 300dental procedures on carnivores including bears, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards, andhas executed over 100 root canal treatments and extractions on lions and tigers alone.
Sarah Waldmann, our seniorProduct Manager based at theendodontic sBu in switzerland,gifting over 100 custom-madefiles to Dr. steenkamp.
The contrast in size between astandard ProTaper Gold™ file andthe custom-made Hedstroems.
Dr. steenkamp using the custom-made files
saving animals' teeth is essential for eating and self-defence, and root canal treatments can prevent potentially life-threatening infections. As the Dental solutions Company™, Dentsply sirona firmly believes that when it comes todentistry "endo matters". We understand the importance of saving every tooth, no matter the size!
The endodontic treatments performed at theAbu Dhabi Wildlife Centre were similar to theprocedures performed on humans with thesame condition; the main difference being thesize of the files. The procedure involved theremoval of the pulpal tissue to the apex of theroot in the canine teeth to remove theinfection. Dentsply sirona specificallydeveloped a sequence of Hedstroems fromisO 030 to isO 180, enabling Dr. steenkampto remove the pulp tissue with ease. The filesfrom 030 until 140 increased in increments often, and then by twenty up to 180. The activepart per file was 60mm, and the total lengthwithout the handle reached 150mm.
The custom-made Hedstroem stainless–steelhand files are the pinnacle of precision swissengineering. Dr. steenkamp was impressed bythe sharpness of our files, noting that thesewill allow him to perform procedures fasterand more effectively. Dr. Jane Budd whoadministered the anesthesia during thesesurgeries commented that as anesthesia isvery stressful for wild animals, cutting edgeequipment such as our files will greatlybenefit dental procedures as well as theoverall well-being of the animals. By usingDentsply sirona files going forward, Dr.steenkamp will be able to reduce the amountof time the animals are under anaesthesis for,in turn lessening the profound effects of it onan animal's physiology.
Whilst it is more common to perform rootcanal treatments with rotary endodontics onhumans, for larger animals, and in theprocedure at Abu Dhabi Wildlife Centre,traditional stainless-steel manual files areoften used. That being said, to find files ofsuitable sizes and active working lengths fordental procedures on larger animals is adifficult task. Dentsply sirona is thereforeproud to lend our support and global reach toDr. steenkamp’s efforts. With the productionof over 100 custom-made endodontic filesand the donation of an X-smart iQ™ andProTaper Gold™ files, we hope to enable Dr.steenkamp to continue his good deedsworldwide.
For the male lion, the fracture of his tooth wassaved by a root canal treatment. The internalaspect of the root canal was sterilized andfilled with gutta-percha which was cementedin place and a simple restoration wascompleted on top. For the lioness, a rootcanal treatment was performed on onecanine, but on the other the pulp tissue haddeteriorated and bacteria had lodged into thefractured tooth creating a chronic abscess,meaning the only option was extraction. Bothlions recovered rapidly from the proceduresand were soon roaring again in the afternoon.Rone’l Barcellos, the manager of the centre,was happy after the successful surgery andsaid “now they will have a normal life at theirnew home.”
A roaringsuccessDentsply sirona's custom-made endodontic files give big cats their bite back
Dr. steenkamp using the custom-made files
Dr. Budd administrating theanesthesia
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DS INSIGHT | Issue 01 2017
We had the chance to welcome Dr. Ayad Mouayad Al-Obaidi,Assistant lecturer in Conservative Dentistry, at Baghdaduniversity, iraq. He gave a very interesting course aboutDiastema Closure. During the lecture, Dr. Ayad discussedhow to close the diastema with different treatmentmodalities by focusing on different techniques. Our 20attendees learnt the necessary skills and knowledge forachieving the right shape, contours and natural appearance.The lecture was followed by a workshop focusing on closingmedian and lateral diastemas with ceram.x® sphereTeC™universal composite.
Diastema Closure: Different Treatments Modalities - 11th August 2017
CAD/CAM inLab Discovery Evening - 15th July 2017
The CAD/CAM inlab Discovery training course gave theopportunity for our guests to learn and experience the newestcutting edge performance techniques and inlab advancements todate, and they learnt how our inlab CAD/CAM solutions for thedental laboratory can be optimized for the daily routine of dentaltechnicians.
event Highlights
CEREC Discovery Evening - 12th July 2017The CeReC Discovery evening was the first training in our brand new facilities in Dubai. All guests had the chanceto test drive the CeReC system and they were able to see how easy it is to scan, design and mill their ownrestorations.
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upcoming eventsWe have a host of events for you to enjoy for the rest of 2017. To find out more information or bookyour place, please contact Khushboo Valicha - [email protected] or DianaBessenyey - [email protected]
septemberDate Topic Speaker Venue6th sept CEREC Discovery Evening Dr. Abdul Aziz yehia Abu Dhabi showroom8th sept Posterior composite restorations, challenges and clinical solutions Assistant Prof. Mona Ghoneim Dubai Training Center 10th sept inLab Discovery Course Mr. John Phillip Abu Dhabi showroom12th sept The GOLD standard for curved root canal preparation with Reciprocating files Dr. Raef sherif Dubai Training Center 15th sept Mastering Endodontic Treatment on Maxillary Molars Dr. Peet van D. Vyver Dubai Training Center 20th sept CEREC Discovery Evening Dr. Abdul Aziz yehia Dubai Training Center
October
Date Topic Speaker Venue1st Oct inLab Discovery Course Mr John Phillip Dubai Training Center 11th Oct CEREC Discovery Evening Dr. Abdul Aziz yehia Abu Dhabi showroom20th Oct Restoration of Endodontically treated teeth: tips and tricks for success Prof. simone Grandini Dubai Training Center 21st Oct Restoration of Endodontically treated teeth: tips and tricks for success Prof. simone Grandini Dubai Training Center
NovemberDate Topic Speaker Venue9th Nov CEREC Club Dr. Daniel Vasquez Dubai Training Center 10th Nov Root 2 Crown Dr. Francesco Mannocci Dubai Training Center 11th Nov Root 2 Crown Dr. Francesco Mannocci Dubai Training Center 15th Nov CEREC Discovery Evening Dr. Abdul Aziz yehia Abu Dhabi showroom19th Nov inLab Discovery Course Mr. John Phillip Abu Dhabi showroom20th Nov inLab Discovery Course Mr. John Phillip Dubai Training Center 29th Nov CEREC Discovery Evening Dr. Abdul Aziz yehia Dubai Training Center
December
Date Topic Speaker Venue8th Dec Tips and tricks for successful restorative outcomes Prof. simone Grandini Dubai Training Center 9th Dec Tips and tricks for successful restorative outcomes Prof. simone Grandini Dubai Training Center 13th Dec CEREC Discovery Evening Dr. Abdul Aziz yehia Abu Dhabi showroom
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speaker Tours, special events & Congresses
starring in Class II: A Critical Player In Practice Success
At Roxy Cinema on 7th December in DubaiTo book your ticket, please contact
Khushboo Valicha - [email protected] or Diana Bessenyey - [email protected]
Come and meet Prof. Grandini
september
Date Topic Speaker Venue26th-29th sept Master Class in Restorative Dentistry Dr. Peet van D. Vyver Cairo, Alexandria, Part 1: Clinical tips for efficient placement of anterior and posterior Delta, egypt composite restorations to ensure predictable results Part 2: ‘Root 2 Crown’ concept: Restorative protocols for endodontically treated teeth
Date Topic Speaker Venue29th-30th sept Advantages of Digital Impressions Dr. lino Adolf Desert Fest, Dubai Digital tools to combine surgery, ortho and prosthodontics Dr. Marko Ahonen Latest technology in press materials Mr. Darko Mehun Integrated Implantology All Digital Dr. Gerd Frahseki 3D Endo Dr. shadi Ali Root 2 Crown Dr. Giuseppe Cantatore
October
Date Topic Speaker Venue6th Oct Lecture 1 - Modern Root Canal Filing Dr. Daniano Pasquali Beirut, lebanon Lecture 2 - 3D Imaging and Microendodontic Techniques Workshop - The Gold Experience: Innovation in Glide Path 17th-19th Oct R2C - A Rational Workflow in the Restoration of Endodontically Prof. simone Grandini Riyadh, Jeddah, Treated Teeth Abha - saudi Arabia
December
Designed to simply work better togetherCeltra® Duo (ZLS) blocks, Prime&Bond universal™ Adhesive, and Calibra® Ceram Cement were designed to enhance and strengthen the individual benefits each of them provides, resulting in an easy-to-use system that streamlines the restoration process.
Celtra Duo (ZLS) blocks• Restoration longevity of Celtra Duo (ZLS) is ensured when used with
Prime&Bond universal Adhesive and Calibra Ceram Cement • Firing is optional: choose either fire and seat or polish and seat
Prime&Bond universal Adhesive• No need to use a self cure activator when used with Calibra Ceram Cement• Low film thickness to allow passive seating of the crown
Calibra Ceram Cement• One-step curing when used with Prime&Bond universal Adhesive• 10-second tack cure window and 45-second gel phase ensures an easy, no-stress cleanup
CEREC® CAD/CAM Solutions
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