ORTHO INDUSTRY NEWS Website for Dental Laser Knowledge Dental technology leader Sirona launched a new website that focuses solely on its laser solutions for the dental industry. Their product line is noted for providing dentists with a range of options that enable them to grow and expand their practice by incorporating state-of-the-art laser technology for soft tissue applications. “We’re very excited about the launch of www.SIROLaser.com,” said Stephane Leduc, Sirona Product Manager. “The site is designed not only to become the hub of informa-tion for the SIROLaser family of prod-ucts, but also to help dental profes-sionals see exactly what this technol-ogy can do for them, and how easily they can add it to their practices.” The new site contains videos of laser procedures, interactive user manuals, and free downloads. It also includes synopsis and registra-tion information for a comprehen-sive curriculum of laser-related courses, all of which qualify for CE credits. “Whether you already have laser capabilities in your practice or are just starting to explore the possibilities, this site is designed to equip you with the information you need to find the option that will provide the fullest possible return on your investment,” added Leduc. Visit SIROLaser’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SIROLaser. ADA Foundation Helps Children Receive Dental Care Device To Monitor Sleep Habits oral and nasal breathing. Simple to use and cost-effective, MediByte Junior detects positional apnea and uses the same technology found in the best sleep laboratories. Designed for one or two-night studies, MediByte Junior is ideal for both adult and pediatric patients. The device is comfortable to wear and allows patients to sleep in the conve-nience of their own bed. For more information, call (800) 828-7626 or visit www.greatlakesortho.com. MediByte Junior provides reliable oral appliance monitoring for snor-ing and sleep apnea, and the new product from Great Lakes is the only home testing device that captures Foundation grant recipients were honored recently at the annual American Dental Associa-tion’s Give Kids A Smile Awards gala. For the fourth consecutive year, CareCredit donated $100,000 to the fund, enabling the recipi-ents to make services and care more accessible for children in underserved communities. Recipients included the South-ern Illinois University Dental Hygiene Program, the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, Smiles and Bless-ings, Inc., the Virginia Oral Health Coalition, Bethany for Children & Families, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health Dental Services. “Children dealing with dental disease are at a serious disadvan-tage,” said Cindy Hearn, Give Kids A Smile Advisory Committee member and Senior Vice Presi-dent of Marketing at CareCredit. “It can leave them distracted and fatigued, making it even more difficult to thrive in school. Care-Credit is proud to be the found-ing donor of the Give Kids A Smile Program Growth Fund because we know how much each grant recipient impacts the lives of children who have little or no access to necessary oral care.” Practices interested in partici-pating in the Give Kids A Smile Day on February 3, 2012, can volunteer or find more informa-tion at www.givekidsasmile.org. 8 January/February 2012 JAOS
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