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DENTAL UPDATES VITA Zahnfabrik celebrates 100 years of innovation Since its foundation in 1924, VITA Zahnfabrik has continuously blended craftsmanship and innovative technology to drive progress in dentistry. Through targeted research, pioneering evolutions and high-quality standards, the company has shaped the dental technology and dentistry sector. In 2024, VITA Zahnfabrik is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary, marking 100 years of innovation in providing solutions for prosthetics. Keeping a focus on the future and remaining close to users, the forward-thinking commitment of the fourth-generation family business based in southern Germany is the pursuit of better and more efficient solutions for prosthetics, both in functionality and aesthetics using the VITA PERFECT MATCH. The VITA PERFECT MATCH experience will be part of the user, customer and employee experience throughout the anniversary year, bringing innovative prosthetics and user proximity to life. The centenary celebration encompasses a variety of activities, events, and special educational formats, including 100 highlighted educational courses worldwide and 100-minute webinars. "2024 is a very special year for VITA. Founded 100 years ago, we have been able to work together with dental technicians and dentists for a long time on ever better prosthetics for patients. So when we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we do so with great gratitude. Grateful for the loyalty of our users and grateful for the commitment of so many employees who have contributed to this success,” said Dr Emanuel Rauter, managing partner of VITA Zahnfabrik. Dr Rauter added: “And we look back on VITA with pride, because we know that many milestones in dentistry are associated with our name. This is both an incentive and motivation for us to see 2024 as the first year of VITA's second century. Together with dental technicians and dentists, we want to continue working on ever better solutions for the perfect care of patients in the future." Dental technicians and dentists in more than 150 countries around the world rely on VITA Zahnfabrik's solutions to provide their patients with the best possible care. An international distribution network grants access to innovative products for shade determination, CAD/CAM materials, pressing and veneering materials, as well as denture teeth and solutions for the digital fabrication of dentures. Being close to the user also means sharing knowledge. The VITA ACADEMY lives and breathes continuing education, and as a competent knowledge partner, offers comprehensive and customised professional education programmes. VITA Zahnfabrik proudly reaffirms its role as a reliable, global partner for dental technicians, dentists and customers, optimistically looking forward to another 100 years of innovative solutions. VITA Zahnfabrik extends its heartfelt thanks to all users, customers, partners and employees for their trust over the years. Operating under the motto ‘Bringing Dental Prosthetics to Life – VITA PERFECT MATCH Experience’, the company looks forward to many more years of collaborative innovation and successful cooperation. DA Leixir Dental Laboratory Group appoints John Krier as CEO (Image: Leixir) Leixir Dental Laboratory Group (Leixir), an operator of a full-service, state-of-the-art dental laboratory network, announced the appointment of John Krier as CEO, effective 2 Jan 2024. Krier succeeds Leixir founder Harmeet Bindra, who will continue as executive chairman. “I am honoured for the opportunity to work alongside Leixir’s terrific leadership team and employees at such an exciting time. Leixir is well-positioned for strong continued growth as a dental lab provider of choice. I look forward to continuing to expand Leixir’s customer base, advance its DSO relationships, and grow its service offering in support of best-in-class dental patient care,” said Krier. Krier brings nearly two decades of executive leadership experience in the medical device manufacturing and distribution industries. He joins Leixir from Dynatronics Corporation where he was most recently president and CEO. Before that, he held senior roles in corporate strategy and commercial execution, including marketing and customer experience, over seven years at Breg, Inc. Prior to that, Krier was president of Viscent, LLC. He began his career at Deloitte, US, where he served in a variety of client servicing positions over eight years with the firm. “We are delighted to welcome John to Leixir,” said Bindra. “His wealth of multidisciplinary experience spans operations, new product launches, strategic acquisitions, customer-focused strategies, and team development. With a long track record of developing values-based company culture and driving operational excellence, John is well-suited to lead Leixir in its next phase of expansion.” DA 6 DENTAL ASIA MARCH / APRIL 2024
DENTAL UPDATES ADA releases new guideline for acute pain management strategies Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or along with acetaminophen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in adults and adolescents aged 12 or older, according to a new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Dental Association (ADA), the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. The guideline has been endorsed by the ADA and is now available in the February issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. Based on review of the available evidence, a guideline panel concluded that, when used as directed, NSAIDs, like ibuprofen and naproxen, alone or in combination with acetaminophen can effectively manage pain after having a tooth removed or when experiencing a toothache when dental care is not immediately available. (Image: American Dental Association) 100% Customizable Loupes & Lights Unmatched Ergonomics with SurgiTel ® Watch Video Attending IDEM 2024? Visit us at SA Dental, Booth R39. The guideline also offers clinicians recommendations for prescribing opioid medications in the limited circumstances in which they may be appropriate. These include avoiding “just in case” prescriptions, engaging patients in shared decisionmaking and exerting extreme caution when prescribing opioids to adolescents and young adults. When prescribing opioids, the guideline suggests advising patients on proper storage and disposal and considering any risk factors for opioid misuse and serious adverse events. TTL Hybrid Loupes “It is important to take special consideration when prescribing any type of pain reliever, and now, dentists have a set of evidencebased recommendations to determine the best care for their patients,” said Dr Paul Moore, DMD, PhD, MPH, the guideline’s senior author and panel chair and professor emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Dental Medicine. “Patients are encouraged to discuss pain management expectations and strategies with their dentist so they can feel confident that they are receiving the safest, most effective treatment for their symptoms.” This is the second of two guidelines on acute dental pain management. A previous set of recommendations for paediatric patients was published in 2023. DA ErgoDeflection Vision & Ergonomics at Work DENTAL ASIA MARCH / APRIL 2024 7
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