Journal of the American Orthodontic Society • January

ORTHO INDUSTRY NEWS Affordable Hard & Soft Tissue Lasers With Training Lares Research released its Light-Walker™ Hard and Soft Tissue Lasers, dentistry’s first hard and soft tissue laser series that includes a model priced below $30,000. Available in both single Er:YAG and dual Er:YAG/Nd:YAG wavelength models, Light-Walker lasers can perform fast cavity preps (usually without anesthetic), virtually all soft tissue surgical procedures, and minimally inva-sive laser endo and perio treat-ments. The Light-Walker laser is available in three models to meet every dentist’s needs and budget. The single wave-length 8-watt model ST-E Er:YAG laser is perfect for hard tissue, soft tissue, and the Lares proprietary PIPS™ (patent applied for) endo protocol. The dual wavelength 8-watt model DT adds Nd:YAG laser capability for expanded soft tissue options including Lares proprietary WPT™ perio protocol. The top-of-the-line dual wavelength 20-watt AT model features the ultimate in conve-nience and ergonomic comfort while also providing an upgrade option for aesthetic treatments such as wrinkle removal, perma-nent hair removal, and skin resurfacing (where permitted by local scope of practice rules). Lares offers its users a compre-hensive training continuum developed and taught by true pioneers in laser dentistry. The two-day Laser Essentials course prepares users to confidently operate their laser and perform basic hard and soft tissue laser procedures. The two-day Advanced Hard Tissue Course trains users to perform PIPS (endo) and advanced hard tissue techniques. The two-day Advanced Soft Tissue Course trains users to perform WPT (perio) and advanced soft tissue surgical techniques. Laser live patient video as well as PIPS and WPT animations can be viewed at www.laresdental.com. Four New Ways to Fight Cavities The ultimate defense against cavities, Xylishield is the perfect addition to the take-home hygiene routine for patients. The Xylishield line consists of gum, mints, mouth rinse and toothpaste, each containing high levels of Xylitol, an all-natural sweetener that helps to “shield” teeth from cavity caus-ing bacteria. Studies demonstrate that consuming 6-10 grams of xylitol per day may reduce the risk of tooth decay. By helping patients establish a daily Xylishield routine, they’ll be equipped with an easy, effective and enjoyable way to improve their oral health and reduce the risk of tooth decay. Xylishield gum is available in a fresh spearmint or cinnamon flavor. The complete line of Xylishield products are also avail-able in a convenient “dental care kit”. For more information, please contact Ultradent’s customer service at (800) 552-5212. Accuceph For Sale; Like New Cephalometric capability for lateral, frontal, submentovertex and hand-wrist films. Includes all instruc-tional materials, wall mounting plates, soft tissue screen, two 8x10 film cassettes with lead markers and film and a Planmeca collimator/converter. Over $4,100 retail --only asking $2,700. Will deliver to Metro DC area or reasonable distance. For information, call (540) 270-5315. 10 January/February 2011 JAOS