COLOGNE, Germany - As is customary before every recent International Dental Show (IDS) begins, Ivoclar Vivadent held a premeeting press conference to not only show off some of their latest products but also to talk about the state of dentistry around the world.
On the product side, Ivoclar is unveiling Tetric plus, a new simplified composite specially designed to set new standards in universal composites, according to the company. Tetric plus takes its name from the Greek prefix "tetra," meaning "four," and this number is central to its key product features. It incorporates four essential elements: four shades, 4-mm layer thicknesses, four-quadrant applicability, and an optimized four-filler technology.
Mirco Stiehle, Ivoclar Vivadent's chief commercial officer.
Mirco Stiehle, chief commercial officer of Ivoclar, told me in an exclusive interview that they are looking at the success of this product and others from a global standpoint when it comes to efficiency.
"The question will be, if you have four shades right now as you talk, will that be, for example, the blockbuster in Brazil? That is to be seen," Stiehle said, referring to Brazil's cosmetic-dentistry focus. "However, if you look at things such as efficiency, simplicity, training staff, and onboarding, I do believe that that's a game changer."
Also among Ivoclar's announcements on Monday, March 24, was a worldwide strategic alignment that would "elevate" the company's prevention and care portfolio. Among the products falling under this category are VivaDent Protecting Mouthwash, VivaDent Fluoridation Gel, VivaDent Protecting Gel, and VivaDent Polishing Paste.
"These and all other products in the prevention and care range are designed to ease the daily workload of prophylactic care teams and support lasting improvements in patients' oral health," Ivoclar said in a press release.
During Monday's press conference, efficiency was a focal point of many of the discussions. Also a point was a focus on workflows, not only of the digital variety, but also ensuring that practitioners understood a workflow that could be used with the company's line of products.
"I think that's going to be interesting, where the efficiency comes in," Stiehle said of the company's focus on product workflow. "Which of the companies in our industry provide the full workflow under one roof? That's the difference for Ivoclar. There are other players that have a workflow, but is it original? At Ivoclar, everything is original. I think that's the main point. Everything goes hand in hand."
Products to know — Dentsply Sirona Primescan 2
Only six months after the initial introduction of Primescan 2, the first cloud-native intraoral scanning solution has already evolved significantly, according to Dentsply Sirona, leveraging the power of the cloud. With an emphasis on seamless connectivity, faster workflows, and smarter integrations, Primescan 2 takes its intraoral scanning capabilities to the next level.
The Primescan 2 cart. Image courtesy of Dentsply Sirona.
Among the innovations to Primescan 2 on display here at IDS will be the Primescan 2 Cart. It features a slim, ergonomic design for smooth mobility and a smart display for effortless patient communication, allowing dental professionals to tailor the scanner solution to their specific needs. With a wireless connection, a cart battery, and a built-in charger for the scanner batteries, the Primescan 2 Cart is always scan-ready, delivering a seamless experience personalized to the needs of dental professionals.
Also, the cart features a multiuse steel sleeve that enables durability, sustainability, and optimal hygiene for long-term use, with high-level disinfection capabilities for enhanced patient safety. Designed to fit the needs of each practice, Primescan 2 offers versatile hygiene solutions to protect against contamination risks with a choice of multiuse and single-use sleeves.
Products to know: vhf milling and software solutions
At IDS, vhf is presenting its open system consisting of machines, tools, and CAM software. A special highlight is the first insight into the new vhf Digital Solutions, consisting of the intuitive and automated CAM software DentalCAM 9 and the digital customer platform my vhf for smart machine overview and management. This is reportedly a big step for vhf toward the complete digitalization of workflows in the laboratory and practice.
vhf believes users can also expect a wide range of new features and innovations from the completely redeveloped CAM software DentalCAM 9. With an up to 20% reduction in processing time, an intuitive and simplified user guidance, and new performance functions such as automatic nesting and setting of bars, restorations can be completed much faster. Dental practices and laboratories can achieve significantly higher output, according to vhf.
