July 30, 2004
MYDENT OFFERS DEFEND® DYNAMIC MIXING TIPS
Mydent International, a leader in infection control products, disposables, and impression material systems, now offers DEFEND® Dynamic Mixing Tips, designed for use with automated impression material mixing machines. DEFEND® Dynamic Tips offer a high-quality, economical alternative to manufacturer-supplied tips. The dynamic mixing tips are packaged in bags of 50 and are available through authorized Mydent International dental dealers.

Mydent International, home to DEFEND® infection control products, disposables, and impression material systems, provides dependable solutions for defensive healthcare. Mydent urges healthcare professionals to: DEFEND® . Be smart. Be safe. For more information on Mydent International and its products, call 800-275-0020, or go to www.defend.com.

July 30, 2004
AMTEL SYSTEMS CORPORATION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Amtel Systems Corporation©, the leading manufacturer of text communication systems, has launched a newly updated, comprehensive website at www.amtel.com .

The new site features an interactive demonstration of the Amtel Text Communication System. Amtel Text units offer clinicians the flexibility to send pre-programmed or custom messages and responses to anyone, anywhere in the office. The front desk can announce very specific details such as patient arrivals, phone calls, or other important information, all without interrupting a phone conversation, an exam, or a meeting. A doctor can easily respond with text to a hygienist‚s request for a patient check indicating how long before they can perform an examination. The one-touch phrase responses and the use of text make messages easier to understand and eliminate code or light errors. Telephone messages can be stored ˆ no more paper messages slips which can be misplaced. By utilizing the Amtel Communication System, office efficiency and organization increases and overall communication improves, which saves time and money.

Visitors to the new website may now also download and print all user and programmer documents for easy reference. In addition, the updated site contains company and product news and lists all events where the system will be demonstrated.

All Amtel Systems Corporation© products are supported by complimentary customer support. The Amtel Text Communications System is Designed by Dentists for Dentists and is the system of choice in dental offices across the country. For an in-office demonstration, call 800-999-8903 or go to www.amtel.com .

July 7, 2004
Carl Parker, DMG and Mydent Merge
Mydent Corporation, provider of DEFEND® brand disposable infection control products; Carl Parker Associates, provider of private label dental products and worldwide exporter of dental and medical products; and Dental Materials Group (DMG), manufacturer of high-quality impression materials; and have joined together to form Mydent International. The company‚s mission is to provide healthcare professionals with the highest quality infection control products, disposables, and impression material systems at affordable prices, supported by superior service and 100% customer satisfaction.

Mydent Corporation was established in 1985 by Carl Parker and his son, Andy. The DEFEND brand, which originally consisted primarily of latex examination gloves, now appears on more than 100 products. A major part of the company‚s success is its commitment to customer satisfaction. „The customer is everything to us, so we make sure everything we do is customer-centered,‰ says Andy Parker, CEO of Mydent International. Blending the three companies reflects that philosophy. Combining resources will allow Mydent International to serve its customers even more efficiently and effectively, while keeping costs down. Maintaining a streamlined operation allows Mydent to continue to provide customers with high-quality products at extremely attractive prices.

Mydent International, home to DEFEND® infection control products, disposables, and impression material systems, provides dependable solutions for defensive healthcare. Mydent urges healthcare professionals to: DEFEND. Be smart. Be safe. For more information on Mydent International and its products, call 800-275-0020, or go to www.defend.com.

July 2, 2004
MCC xgenus Intraoral X-Ray Now Has AC/DC Capacity
The MCC xgenus Intraoral X-Ray enables the user to capture both traditional and digital X-ray images from a single control in either AC or DC models. This provides flexibility and ease of use, while keeping costs down.

The xgenus Intraoral AC/DC X-Ray System can also operate as if it were actually two machines. Using a single timer control for two operatories, a low frequency (AC) Tube Head can be installed in one operatory and a medium frequency (DC) Tube Head installed in another. A single self-calibrating, microprocessor-controlled timer controls both and is easy to install, test, and operate. The Tube Head is made of metal casting, not the customary plastic, and was designed with the operator and patient safety in mind, as well as for product longevity. Anatomical settings assure optimal images while exposure time can be increased or decreased with the push of a button and then locked in, if needed. The timer also has the capability to be set for an overall range of times to satisfy the individual dentist‚s preference in film density. The system allows the operator to instantly switch from room to room and operate both controls from one place. The savings in time and money is significant.

In addition to the new dual-function feature, the xgenus also offers a choice of three arm lengths- short, regular, and long. The long represents the longest reach in the industry and is well suited for very large operatories.

Also new is the wall mount, which can be used as either a conventional top mount or a bottom mount. The bottom mount offers a unique feature as it pushes into the wall, which makes it more stable and easier to mount on the wall. Also available is an accessory wall mount board for 16‰ on center stud mounting or for use in covering previous installations. The xgenus is manufactured by deGotzen of Italy.

MCC has provided intelligent engineering and smart design to meet the needs of the modern dental operatory for more than 30 years. They are committed to offering customers the highest quality products at affordable prices. For more x-ray information, call 905-417-3272, 877-557-4888, send an email to info@mccdental.com, or go to www.mccdental.com.

July 2, 2004
ADSTRA'S PRACTICE MADE PERFECT® KEEPS DENTAL PRACTICES IN CONTROL
Practice Made Perfect® by ADSTRA SYSTEMS offers dental professionals the means to be in control of their practice, from productivity to receivables, through an easy to learn and use, secure practice management software package.Practice Made Perfect® provides the most complete reporting solutions available and illustrates in straightforward reports and graphs, what and who is driving the revenue in the practice. The question of „how the practice is doing‰ can always be answered easily and quickly with the Practice Made Perfect® system.

Truly user friendly, Practice Made Perfect® can accommodate all the detailed patient information needed for today‚s busy dental office. Although easy to understand and use, the program‚s attention to detail creates a comprehensive system that helps manage patient check-in and out, patient files, appointments, charting, and clinical notes. Within the program there is ample space for patient information including pronunciation of name, five alert fields, three telephone fields, email, nicknames, and the preferred language of communication.

A built-in multi-lingual capability is just one of the unique features that Practice Made Perfect® has to offer. The language of the interface may be changed at will to English, French, or Spanish throughout the system or just at a specific workstation. In this way, the office can communicate more effectively with their patients. Once the patient‚s preferred language is set, all communication is generated in that language.

Also unique to Practice Made Perfect®, is a „Marketing Reminders‰ screen which provides information that can be used to build the practice. Recall appointments may be tracked as well as all other marketing information. In order to make it easy to act on the reminders, the appointments schedule and the correspondence module are directly linked to the Marketing Reminders list.

In addition to making patient management easy, Practice Made Perfect® also offers an Orthodontic Treatment module. This specialist module provides an efficient way to list Orthodontic Treatments and instantly be able to calculate payment plans for patients. The general Treatment Log, applicable for all practices, provides details on patient treatments using standard dental procedure codes.

ADSTRA SYSTEMS is dedicated to the research, design, development, and implementation of practice management software for dental practices. ADSTRA has a complete suite of dental software, which includes Practice Made Perfect®, ADSTRA Charting?, ADSTRA Imaging?, and ADSTRA popCOM?. Products are available only through authorized dealers. For further information call 800-450-0220, or visit www.adstra.com . To request a free demo CD please send an email to democd@adstra.com including your area of interest, your name, address, and telephone number.

July 2, 2004
TechnologyRx offers new service
TechnologyRx, a new service from „The Digital Dentist, Dr. Lorne Lavine, DMD of Dental Technology Consultants (DTC), is an answer for dentists facing the challenge of how to successfully integrate technology into their practice. As both an experienced dentist and an expert on computers and dental technology, Dr. Lavine is in a perfect position to help dentists obtain the capabilities wanted and help them avoid expensive mistakes.

TechnologyRx is a comprehensive on-site technological needs assessment. It includes an examination of the current office set-up and operations, an interview with the dentist and staff, and an extensive analysis of present and future technology needs. Following this on-site assessment, a technology prescription is written that provides a specific, custom plan for technology integration in the practice. If desired, the prescription can then be implemented by DTC. DTC works closely with both current and future software companies to determine which data can be converted and can assist dentists in the transition of programs. DTC can even negotiate reduced fees for data conversion by the software company.

In addition to the TechnologyRx, DTC also offers expert computer network design, installation and integration of hardware and software, training, website design, and hosting. For more information, or to request a TechnologyRx, call Dental Technology Consultants at 1-866-204-3398 or visit their website at www.thedigitaldentist.com.