Product News in August 2024 Issue
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Software Integration
Dolphin Management’s practice-management software is now integrated with the DentalXChange revenue-cycle management platform for a streamlined administrative workflow, according to the company. The DentalXChange system simplifies the process of filing electronic insurance claims, enabling practice staff to easily check patient benefit eligibility, review forms for accuracy and completeness, submit claims directly to a nationwide network of payers, and track incoming payments.
For more information, contact Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions, 9200 Oakdale Ave., Suite 500, Chatsworth, CA 91311. (818) 435-1368; www.dolphinimaging.com.
Aligner Attachments
According to the company, 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments are customized to fit each patient’s unique anatomy and then three-dimensionally printed, avoiding any potential distortion from the flexible templates typically used for manual attachment fabrication. Available exclusively for 3M Clarity Aligners, the attachments can be designed and ordered using the Oral Care Portal. A stain-resistant finish improves patient esthetics.
For more information, contact Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care), 3M Oral Care, 2510 Conway Ave., St. Paul, MN 55144. (800) 423-4588; www.solventum.com.
Custom Mouthguards
KeyGuard custom-printed sports mouthguards are fabricated from 3D scans of the athletes’ teeth for a precise fit that enhances both comfort and function, according to the manufacturer. Printed from a biocompatible resin, now available in white, black, purple, or green, the mouthguards offer improved impact resistance, tear strength, and water absorption. The fabrication process requires less energy than traditional thermoforming and eliminates the need for physical molds, reducing the environmental impact.
For more information, contact Keystone Industries, 480 S. Democrat Road, Gibbstown, NJ 08027. (800) 333-3131; www.dental.keystoneindustries.com.
Bonding Agent
The updated formula of Kuraray’s Clearfil Universal Bond Quick 2 includes amide and urethane tetramethacrylate monomers for immediate bonding to dentin or enamel. Suitable for both direct and indirect restorations, the light-cured bonding agent forms a thin, strong, and uniform layer, according to the company. Although the adhesive is self-etching, the included K-ETCHANT gel can be used when total etching is indicated.
For more information, contact Kuraray America, Inc., 32 Old Slip, Floor 7, New York, NY 10005. (800) 879-1676; www.kuraraydental.com.
