SAN FRANCISCO - A highlight of the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2017 meeting is the many new, useful, and interesting products on display in the exhibit hall. Here we bring you a look at some of the offerings from companies such as Air Techniques, Sikka Software, Zest Dental Solutions, and more.
Imaging products
Air Techniques debuts digital system
Dental equipment manufacturer Air Techniques has introduced a digital radiography system.
The ScanX Intraoral View system includes a scanner and a touchscreen for all intraoral formats. The system offers the capability to scan up to four plates simultaneously.
See the system at booth No. 429.
Oral pathology products
DenMat launches oral screening device
DenMat has launched a new oral screening device at this week's CDA Presents meeting.
The ViziLite Pro oral lesion screening system offers an effective and fast screening system, according to the company. The device uses shortwave LED emissions to view biofluorescence and enhance the ability to screen the patient's mouth. One charge allows the practitioner to screen more than 100 patients.
See the device at booth No. 731.
Practice management products
Sikka Software now interacts with Amazon's Echo
Sikka Software's practice management software can now be run hands-free through Amazon's Echo.
The interface allows practitioners to use their usual language to check data, schedules, and more without having to touch a computer or screen. Using natural language processing, this HIPAA-compliant program allows practitioners to access their practice information wherever they have an Amazon Echo or Dot.
See it in action at booth No. 311.
Hygiene products
Prophy Magic introduces new handpiece
Prophy Magic has introduced its new Freestyle handpiece.
The lightweight Freestyle handpiece is designed to be quieter than traditional handpieces, which may reduce patient stress, according to the company. The handpiece allows for easy loading and prophy paste control.
See the product at booth No. 631.
Restorative products
Zest Dental offers new resin cement
Zest Dental Solutions has debuted a new universal resin cement.
Cem EZ is a dual-cure universal resin cement. It can be used for luting crowns, inlays, onlays, and posts and provides long-term color stability and compatibility with various bonding agents, according to the company.
See the cement at booth No. 1522.
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