ORTHO INDUSTRY NEWS Great Lakes Expands Line of Orthodontic 3D Scanners Great Lakes expanded its line of 3Shape orthodontic 3D scanners to meet the wide range of needs of orthodontic prac-tices and labs. Scanner options include the R500™, a cost-efficient entry scanner to CAD/CAM; the new R750™, a workhorse of productivity; and the new R2000™, which allows upper and lower simultaneous scans. The scanners quickly capture plaster models and impressions using dedicated tools to achieve perfect occlusion. Accurate digital study models are created in just a few clicks. 3Shape’s patented Adaptive Impression Scanning intelligently detects incomplete areas and auto-matically builds scan sequences to capture the full geometry in extreme detail. Users add virtual bases to their scanned models, effi-ciently and consistently replicating traditional physical models, and utilize an open STL file format for flexibility and easy integration. For more information about these orthodontic 3D scanners or to speak to a digital specialist, call 800.828.7626 or visit www.digital-ortho.com. Fun Halloween Dental Campaign Engages Young Patients New TRIOS ® Intraoral Scanner ner. It is available in either a cart or pod model with a pen or handle grip design. The TRIOS 3 also features an intraoral camera inte-grated with the high-speed 3D color intraoral scanner (digital impression solution) and a smaller and rounded scan tip for enhanced patient comfort. The included Ortho Analyzer software gives orthodontists the tools for creating digital study models from the impression as well as advanced tools for accurate, intuitive treatment planning and case analysis. Plus, the open format system provides seamless file shar-ing and compatibility. For the third straight year, the TRIOS 3 intraoral scanner has won the “Best of Class” Technology Award from the Pride Institute. Great Lakes now offers the new TRIOS 3 Ortho System, a signifi-cantly smaller, lighter version of the original TRIOS intraoral scan-SmartPractice ® has launched its Cavity Zombie Halloween Campaign to help dental offices promote oral health and patient loyalty. The Cavity Zombie Halloween Campaign includes a free printable Cavity Zombie Color-ing Sheet and a new selection of dental-themed Halloween postcards, laser cards, and supply bags from SmartPractice. Leveraging the pop culture appeal of zombies, the campaign aims to engage patients in cavity prevention by scheduling consistent dental-related appoint-ments, maintaining good oral care habits, and limiting candy intake through the Cash for Candy Buy-Back Program advertised on the Halloween cards. SmartPractice recommends using the Cavity Zombie Coloring Sheet to reward patients and keep the importance of good oral health. The Coloring Sheets can be incorporated into coloring contests, where partic-ipants exchange their completed sheets with their dental offices for functional prizes such as glow in the dark toothbrushes, glow in the dark lip balm, or silver reflective tote bags. All products can be personalized with the practice name and information. Sample packs are available upon request at www.smartpractice.com/dental. 8 Fall 2015 JAOS
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