ORTHO INDUSTRY NEWS DEXIS Imaging Allows Practitioners Streamlined Solutions “Integration with current DEXIS software means that installation is quick and easy for practices that are already familiar with DEXIS systems,” says Lori Clements, Vice President, Commercial, North America at DEXIS. “This allows staff to begin using DEXassist right away without having to learn how to operate a new system.” The system additionally allows dentists to leverage AI-enabled 2D findings for efficiency when diag-nosing patient conditions and plan-ning treatments. With a simple click, clinicians can identify up to six differ-ent focus areas when acquiring X-rays directly in DEXIS software. DEXassist also allows practition-ers to share AI findings with patients in an easy-to-understand format when discussing their diag-nosis and treatment plan. This newest software solution enables standardization in workflows and streamlines processes across the practice. DEXIS offers a 30-day free trial, visit https://dexis.com/en-us/dexassist-earlyaccess. Leading innovator of dental imaging technologies, sensors, intraoral scanning and CBCT solu-tions, DEXIS recently announced the launch of the DEXassist solu-tion with 2D findings powered by Assisted Intelligence (AI). The DEXassist solution integrates AI features from DTX Studio Clinic into DEXIS 10 Imaging Suite Soft-ware. The solution helps practi-tioners to detect six pathologies in 2D intraoral X-rays including carries, calculus, bone loss, periapi-cal radiolucency, root canal filing deficiency and discrepancy at margin of an existing restoration. This solution is designed to enhance diagnostic confidence, efficiency and productivity. Marking National Orthodontic Month with Student Outreach For National Orthodontic Health Month in October this year, Dr. Petra Bachour, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, corrected common misconceptions about orthodontics with students and discussed why taking care of your orthodon-tic health is so important. Straighter teeth and an improved smile are well-known benefits of orthodon-tics, but the benefits of orthodon-tic care are varied and critical for comprehensive health. Dr. Bachour fielded questions from university students like “How is their work different from that of a general dentist?” and continues to practice orthodontics in the commu-nity. The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry advances health through scien-tific discovery, innovative education and the highest-quality care for all communi-ties. As the state's only dental school, the School of Dentistry educates the next generation of oral health professionals and is a resource to five states for dental education and consultation. Of Minnesota’s prac-ticing dentists, 72 percent are grad-uates of the dental school. Through its clinics, the School of Dentistry also sees more than 156,000 patient visits each year. Learn more at dentistry.umn.edu. “Why is it important to overall health to correct misaligned teeth and jaws?” as part of the univer-sity’s outreach program. Dr. Bachour joined the orthodontic faculty at the Univer-sity of Minnesota in 2022. She 6 Fall 2023 JAOS
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