On March 20, an important topic is in the spotlight worldwide: World Oral Health Day, which this year is themed “Be proud of your mouth.” The day aims to raise awareness of oral health as a key factor in living a longer, healthier life. Dentsply Sirona, as the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, wants to demonstrate on this day that it is focusing its energies on innovative product solutions and clinical education for dental professionals. The goal of these efforts is to empower dental professionals to give patients a healthy smile.

Charlotte/Bensheim, March, 19, 2021. 7,300, 80, and 1 million – these figures represent Dentsply Sirona's comprehensive commitment to clinical education for dental professionals. Last year, almost 7,300 courses (mainly online) were held in 80 countries with a total of more than one million participants. Using educational technology, Dentsply Sirona more than doubled the number of dental professionals participating in clinical education as compared to those in 2019. In addition, the on-demand CE library has grown to more than 180 courses as dentists are using this format more and more. " Dentsply Sirona is committed to empowering dental professionals through innovation and education. These continuing education courses support dentists and team members in their daily work to provide the best possible care to their patients,” said Dr. Terri Dolan, Vice President Chief Clinical Officer at Dentsply Sirona. “In addition to appreciating timely information about infection prevention and the safe delivery of dental care, feedback indicates a strong commitment to enhancing their knowledge and skills using cutting-edge technology as they care for their patients."

More information about webinars and on-demand courses is available on Dentsply Sirona Website: https://www.dentsplysirona.com/education

Aligner treatment with a completely digital workflow

Around the globe dentists and team members participated in clinical education on endodontics, implant and restorative dentistry and digital technologies. We have also seen an increased interest in clinical education in orthodontic treatment for patients who want to have their teeth corrected with clear aligners. SureSmile brings precision, ease of use, control and flexibility to the clinician and delivers comfort and predictable outcomes to their patients. With over 20 years of dedicated research in Orthodontics, the clinical expertise and technical skills of SureSmile technicians in the SureSmile Digital Lab as well as in-practice support, Dentsply Sirona can support clinicians through all phases of aligner treatments. SureSmile is integrated into the workflows of other Dentsply Sirona digital products, intraoral scanners and imaging devices. The company’s digital products complement each other and work together seamlessly.

"I specialize in esthetic dentistry in my digitally equipped practice," said Dr. Shivi Gupta, a dentist from San Diego, California, and a Key Opinion Leader that works with Dentsply Sirona. "SureSmile is a very attractive concept for me because the digital workflow with my CBCT and Primescan for digital impression is really simple. Since it is constantly being advanced by Dentsply Sirona, it is only natural for me to continue my education even in spite of the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic so that I can keep offering my patients a high-quality dental treatment."

A success for infection control and prevention

DAC Universal for reprocessing instruments has been providing the necessary hygienic safety for over 20 years. The automatic reprocessing takes approximately 15 minutes* / 21 minutes** and meets all legal requirements. It cleans, thermally disinfects* / sterilizes* and can optionally lubricate the instruments. All steps are standardized and initiated at the push of a button. Only demineralized water and compressed air are used for cleaning – this is effective and helps to preserve the service life of the instruments.

A lab study from the independent accredited test lab “HygCen Germany”***, by Dr. med. Univ. Sebastian Werner and commissioned by Dentsply Sirona, recently confirmed on June 30, 2020 the full virucidal activity of the DAC Universal family, including activity against all enveloped and non-enveloped viruses. Enveloped viruses include SARS-CoV-2, hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus, HI virus and influenza.

Dr. med. univ. Sebastian Werner, Medical Specialist for Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, states: “As far as I know, there is currently no other technical reprocessing unit of this size and speed on the market in the field of dentistry that could represent the bactericidal, levurocidal and virucidal activity in the same way as a DAC Universal.”

Dental professionals attach great importance to workflows that meet the highest hygiene requirements. Enhanced diagnostics, digital workflows as well as safe reprocessing procedures are important for making patients feel confident, comfortable and safe at all times on their way to a healthy smile. "Dentsply Sirona continues to lead the dental industry through its commitment to innovation, clinical education, and as a reliable partner to dentists, dental hygienists and dental team members, as well as dental technicians," Dr. Terri Dolan summed up.

*DAC Universal D

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***A summary of the study can be made available by Dentsply Sirona upon request.

Due to different approval and registration times, not all technologies and products are immediately available in all countries.