3Shape Ortho System Clear Aligner Workflow receives FDA 510(k) market clearance

FDA market clearance means USA dental professionals can now use 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio software to produce clear aligners in-house.

Copenhagen, October 24, 2018 – 3Shape announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grants 510(k) USA market clearance for the 3Shape Ortho System clear aligner workflow.

The 3Shape Ortho System clear aligner workflow is used in 3Shape’s Clear Aligner Studio software. Because of this, USA dental professionals can now use 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio to design and produce their own orthodontic clear aligner treatments.

3Shape Clear Aligner Studio guides professionals through the case analysis, setup and staging, and export to print for production.

Using simple and intuitive workflows, the software provides analysis of arch shapes, overjet/overbite, Bolton ratios, occlusion and spaces. From there, virtual setups can be created and subdivided into the clear aligner stages needed. Attachments and interproximal reduction can also be added to the treatment plan and when planning is complete, sub-setups can be prepared for printing. Production files can be exported for 3D printing and vacuum forming. The software is compatible with a wide range of 3D printers.

“Around the world, hundreds of thousands of clear aligners are produced every year using 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio. It is very exciting that USA professionals now have the same opportunity to take total control of their design, budgeting and production of clear aligners,” says Allan Hyldal, Vice President of 3Shape Orthodontics.

Like all 3Shape solutions, 3Shape Clear Aligner Studio is open. Professionals are free to decide how much of the workflow they want to do inhouse and/or seamlessly send to design and production partners.

Because the workflow is digital, treatment planning and simulations can be shared onscreen with patients as well as between practice and lab via the 3Shape Communicate cloud platform.

3Shape Clear Aligner Studio receives FDA 510(k) market clearance in the USA

CAP (Custom Automated Prosthetics) to Close July 6th 2018 – Updated With Official Statement from Henry Schein

Updated: CAP (Custom Automated Prosthetics) to Close July 6th 2018

The above image was published when news regarding CAP was speculative, the article has been updated with a new image below

June 21, 2018 – According to a now-deleted thread on the popular dental lab-related forum ‘dentallabnetwork.com’. Custom Automated Prosthetics, known as CAP is to be ~~closed July 6th, 2018.~~ (Updated June 22, 2018 through official statement from Henry Schein:) CAP Milling has been renamed ‘CMC Stoneham’ and CAP Milling and CMC Milling will be merged into a single location in Golden, CO.

Co-founded in 2010 by Bob Cohen, CDT and Rob Nazzal, CAP’s a mission was to help dental laboratories thrive through the digital transition occurring in the dental industry. As CAD/CAM became the standard manufacturing method in dentistry, CAP was on the forefront of developing best-in-class solutions. A short list of their achievements included:

– Award winning milling center products and services (JDT WOW! Award Winner 2011 – CAP FZ | Full Contour Zirconia)
– 3D Scan and CAD design systems (3Shape)
– CAM and milling systems (Sum3D CAM and Roland DWX-50 – worldwide leader)
– Renowned training and support (capacademy.com JDT WOW! Award Winner 2012)
– Assembled a team of digital dentistry experts to develop the CAP Complete CAD/CAM solution combining off-the-shelf products with CAP’s proprietary intellectual property.

CAP had grown dramatically since its founding in 2010 to their acquisition in 2016, becoming a part of the Zahn Dental business at Henry Schein.

At the moment, no details have been released about how current customers will be handled, although there is speculation that all business will be directed to Henry Schein’s other milling center: CMC. Details of how Roland customers along with how their existing service agreements will be honored have not been clarified either.

Stick with DentalTechTips for more updates!

Updated June 22, 2018 with official statement from Henry Schein:

“CMC Golden and CMC Stoneham (formerly CAP Milling Center) are being merged into a single location (Golden, CO). Our marketing, research and development, technical support, and equipment and CAD/CAM sales teams remain intact and are committed to providing the same excellent support that customers expect from Zahn. The merging of these centers gives us an opportunity to invest in technology, explore new ways to expand our footprint in the future and reinforces Zahn’s commitment to growing our strong CAD/CAM equipment sales and support business. We remain committed to our valuable Team Schein Members, including seasoned technicians, machinists, and mechanical engineers who will help deliver these solutions that our customers can rely on to help them operate a more successful and efficient laboratory.”

DentalTechTips had a few questions for Henry Schein:

Are all employees and services being moved to CMC? Or will it only be the sales force and everyone else being sent home?
* We encourage team members at the Stoneham Milling Center to apply for open positions in Stoneham. Opportunities are available in a variety of areas, including training, technical support, repair/service, and in the warehouse. The team has also been encouraged to apply for open positions in Golden, pending they are willing to relocate. As a result of our proactive dialogue with Team Schein Members, some of these positions have already been filled. We look forward to working with the team to fill additional roles that will help contribute to their personal career growth, Zahn’s continued expansion and the success of our customers.

What % of employees are expected to be let go?
* The company does not discuss employment-related matters

Questions regarding existing milling customers and Roland service agreements were not addressed.

DentalTechTip – How to Connect Remotely to your 3shape License Server

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 by dentaltechtipsNo Comments

A quick tutorial showing how to connect remotely to your 3Shape license server.

Maybe you’re travelling or working from home at night after putting the kids to bed. Instead of taking your expensive and easily lost dongle with you, use this tip to connect remotely.

Thanks for watching!

https://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/
Cloudflare DNS: Preferred: 1.1.1.1 & Alternate: 1.0.0.1
OpenDNS: Preferred: 208.67.222.222 & Alternate: 208.67.220.220

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3M and 3Shape Announce Partnership for Digital Orthodontic Workflow

ST. PAUL‚ Minn. Januray 29, 2018 –(Courtesy of BUSINESS WIRE)–3M and 3Shape announced their intention to work together to advance the field of orthodontics through digital workflows supporting indirect bonding, clear aligners and other emerging digital orthodontic workflows.

“Our partnership with 3Shape puts our customers first and is designed with practitioners, their patients, and their businesses in mind. Our goal is to make it easier for Orthodontists to engage patients, provide effective treatments and run a profitable practice. The workflow will include our indirect bonding solutions, our customized lingual offering, and future new offerings in the digital orthodontic space,” said Jim Ingebrand, President and General Manager, 3M Oral Care Division.

For 3M’s and 3Shape’s joint customers, the cooperation will enable use of the 3Shape TRIOS scanner and 3Shape indirect bonding software with 3M’s Incognito™ lingual appliance system, the Clarity™ ADVANCED brackets with APC™ Flash Free technology for indirect bonding procedures, as well as future orthodontic product offerings. These combined solutions will enable better outcome while improving productivity of the practice.

“3Shape believes that an open market with freedom of choice is in the best interest of doctors and patients. Partnering with 3M will help orthodontists provide better treatment for their patients using 3Shape’s award winning TRIOS scanner and digital workflow software with 3M’s treatment solutions in integrated workflows,” said Allan Hyldal, 3Shape Vice President, Orthodontics & Implantology.

Emerging technology is enabling new efficiencies and greater predictability in the practice of orthodontics. While technology is changing how orthodontics is practiced, the end goal remains the same —a beautiful smile and healthy teeth that will last a lifetime.

No two smiles are alike. To develop customized treatment plans for each patient’s unique clinical diagnosis, orthodontists need flexible, choice-based solutions that deliver the best outcomes for their patients.

About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, our 91,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.

About 3Shape
3Shape is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for patients. Our portfolio of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for the dental industry includes the multiple award-winning 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner, the upcoming 3Shape X1 CBCT scanner, and market leading scanning and design software solutions for dental labs.

Two graduate students founded 3Shape in Denmark’s capital in the year 2000. Today, 3Shape has over 1,200 employees serving customers in over 100 countries from an ever-growing number of 3Shape offices around the world. 3Shape’s products and innovations continue to challenge traditional methods, enabling dental professionals to treat more patients more effectively. www.3shape.com

APC, Clarity and Incognito are trade marks of 3M Company.
TRIOS is a registered trademark of 3Shape.

Contacts

3M
Jay Issa, Global Business Leader
jissa@mmm.com
or
Michael Gugala, Karwoski & Courage
michael.gugala@creativepr.com
or
3Shape
Bruce Frederic Mendel, 3Shape Communications
bruce.mendel@3shape.com

Straumann and 3Shape Announce Distribution Agreement for Trios 3 Intraoral Scanners in North America

3Shape’s TRIOS® 3 intraoral scanner now available through Straumann in North America

Andover, 18 January 2018: In a statement released on the Straumann website, Thanks to a distribution agreement between Straumann and 3Shape, dental professionals across the United States and Canada can now purchase TRIOS 3 intraoral scanning solutions directly from Straumann.

Intraoral scanning is a convenient modern alternative to unpleasant conventional methods of taking impressions of the patient’s teeth. 3Shape’s TRIOS® 3 range of intraoral scanners offers accurate, ultra-fast, powderless scanning. In addition to the full-color package, which includes digital shade measurement and an integrated intraoral camera, an upgradable lower-priced monochrome version is also available.

3Shape TRIOS 3 and Straumann’s compact C series chairside mill can be combined to offer an in-office solution for producing dental prosthetics in dentists’ practices. In addition, TRIOS 3 intraoral scanners can be integrated with ClearCorrect orthodontic solutions.

Guillaume Daniellot, Executive Vice President of Straumann North America, commented: “TRIOS 3 is a fantastic addition to our portfolio of integrated solutions, which include leading chairside and lab-based scanning and milling technology, 3D printing, central milling, and ClearCorrect orthodontic solutions – all with interconnected software platforms, validated workflows, and materials, including our own new glass ceramic ‘n!ce’. All of this together with service support, implants and biomaterials is now conveniently available from a single source”.

Tais Clausen, 3Shape co-founder and co-CEO, says: “We are excited that dental professionals in the US and Canada now have the opportunity to work with Straumann as a strategic partner for our 3Shape TRIOS 3 intraoral scanner. Straumann is well-reputed for its dental industry expertise and comprehensive selection of solutions. 3Shape TRIOS makes a terrific addition to the Straumann lineup and now gives professionals working with them, the widest range of superior options for treating their patients,”

About 3Shape

3Shape is changing dentistry together with dental professionals across the world by developing innovations that provide superior dental care for patients. Our portfolio of 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for the dental industry includes the multiple award-winning 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner, the upcoming 3Shape X1 CBCT scanner, and market leading scanning and design software solutions for dental labs.

Two graduate students founded 3Shape in Denmark’s capital in the year 2000. Today, 3Shape has over 1,000 employees serving customers in over 100 countries from an ever-growing number of 3Shape offices around the world. 3Shape’s products and innovations continue to challenge traditional methods, enabling dental professionals to treat more patients more effectively. www.3shape.com

About ClearCorrect

Based in Round Rock, TX, ClearCorrect is a well-established manufacturer of clear aligners that discreetly correct malocclusion. It became part of the Straumann Group in 2017 and offers an affordable and provider-friendly approach to doctors around the world.

About Straumann

Straumann USA Inc. is the US subsidiary of the Straumann Group and is based in Andover Massachusetts. The Straumann Group (SIX: STMN) is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that restore smiles and confidence. It unites global and international brands that stand for excellence, innovation and quality in replacement, corrective and digital dentistry, including Straumann, Instradent, Neodent, Medentika, etkon, ClearCorrect, Dental Wings, and other fully/partly owned companies and partners.

In collaboration with leading clinics, institutes and universities, the Group researches, develops, manufactures and supplies dental implants, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics, biomaterials and digital solutions for use in tooth replacement and restoration or to prevent tooth loss.

Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Group currently employs approx. 4800 people worldwide and its products, solutions and services are available in more than 100 countries through a broad network of distribution subsidiaries and partners.

DentalTechTips Exclusive! Core3DCentres Official Press Release

DentalTechTips Exclusive Press Release:

Core3DCentres, LLC is excited to announce that they have recently acquired Ivoclar Vivadent’s Troy, Michigan milling center and all of its associated business assets. The transition is to be finalized and new ownership to commence on February 1st, 2018. In the interim, Ivoclar Vivadent’s customer service team will continue to provide service and support to customers through January 31st, 2018.

Products offered through the Troy facility and web portal login credentials will remain the same with only cosmetic modifications to branding. Customers with existing mill/warranty and 3shape support services of the Troy facility should not expect any change or interruption in service. All future licensing, renewals and service will be offered through and supported by both Core3DCentres.

According to our source Mark Maier, President of Core3DCentres:

“The addition of the Troy, MI location to Core3DCentres’ Las Vegas facility will provide our existing and new customers with a diverse product offering and world-class service and support. We now can offer models , abutments and broad range of new materials to Troy’s existing portfolio.”

Core3DCentres has been an Ivoclar-authorized milling partner since 2010 and one of the premiere IPS e.max CAD milling centers worldwide. With the existing knowledge-base developed by the collaboration of 3shape and Ivoclar’s team in Troy; Core3DCentres hopes to leverage that already-established foundation of outstanding product quality, best in-class 3shape support and efficient operations.

“Our goal is to bring a broad portfolio of digital solutions aimed at meeting the ever-changing product and regulatory needs of dental laboratories.”

The acquisition of the Troy facility was in-line with Core3DCentres’ commitment to partnering-with and being a leader in materials, education, service, and quality control systems.

“Ivoclar and 3shape have developed a tremendous support, implementation and education team in Troy, MI. The opportunity to leverage one of the best 3shape support teams and one of the best materials companies was opportunity that Core3DCentres did not want to miss out on.”

For the time being, there is no need for existing customers to make any changes. Core3DCentres will reach out to customers with additional communications over the coming weeks.

For more info on Core3DCentres and an exclusive in-depth interview, stick with DentalTechTips!

DentalTechTips Exclusive! Core3DCentres Official Press Release

January 18, 2018February 2, 2018 by dentaltechtipsNo Comments