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About the Publisher Tribune America, LLC Phone: (212) 244-7181 Fax: (212) 244-7185 E-mail: info@dental-tribune.com www.dental-tribune.com Publisher & Chairman Torsten Oemus t.oemus@dental-tribune.com President/Chief Operating Officer Eric Seid e.seid@dental-tribune.com Group Editor Kristine Colker k.colker@dental-tribune.com Managing Editor/Designer Robert Selleck r.selleck@dental-tribune.com Editor/Designer Sierra Rendon s.rendon@dental-tribune.com Online Editor Fred Michmershuizen f.michmershuizen@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Canada Will Kenyon w.kenyon@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Humberto Estrada h.estrada@dental-tribune.com Product/Account Manager Maria Kaiser m.kaiser@dental-tribune.com Business Development Manager Travis Gittens t.gittens@dental-tribune.com Accounting Assistant Nirmala Singh n.singh@dental-tribune.com Education Director Christiane Ferret c.ferret@dtstudyclub.com Published by Tribune America © 2016 Tribune America, LLC All rights reserved. today Pacific Dental Conference appears during the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 17 and 18, 2016. Tribune America makes every effort to report clinical information and manufacturers’ product news accurately, but cannot assume responsibility for the validity of product claims, or for typographical errors. The publishers also do not assume responsibility for product names or claims, or statements made by advertisers. Opinions expressed by authors are their own and may not reflect those of Tribune America or Tribune Group International. meeting news2 Pacific Dental Conference — March 18, 2016 Three live dentistry sessions on today’s agenda in the Exhibit Hall 5 Thursday morning on the ‘Live Dentistry Stage,’ Bernard Jin, DMD, presents ‘Immediate Anterior Implant Solutions with Ridge Augmentations Using Innovative PRF Applications’ with commentary by Mark Kwon, DMD, co-sponsored by Hiossen Implant Canada. definitely in luck, as was evidenced by all of the show specials being offered. Here’s a sampling of what’s available. Shofu has its usual array of special offersinboothNo1303,whereyoualso can try out the EyeSpecial C-II digital camera, which is designed exclusively for dentistry. Be sure to also see how Shofu’s new BurButler system works. In booth No. 1729, Isolite Systems has a special offer on its dental isola- tion system, with an even better deal available to today readers. The Isolite obturatesthethroat,protectingagainst accidental aspiration and ingestion, without obstructing the airway. Intent is to provide clinicians total control over the oral environment, while pro- viding patients with total comfort. DENTSPLY Canada, in booth No. 643, is demonstrating its Cavitron touch and Steri-Mate 360-degree ultra- sonic scaling. Look in the DIAC coupon book for exclusive PDC rebate offers. Implant Direct has a bunch of show specials in booth No. 1219, where it’s introducing “simply integrated” Smart Packs, a new implant system that makes it easier to tailor case treat- ment and coordinate with restorative partners. In booth No. 1529, one of DiaDent’s show specials is to buy eight boxes of Dia-Pro T Gutta-Percha or Paper Points (you can mix and match), and get a free box of Dia-PT nickel titanium rotary files of your choice. In the Orascoptic/KaVo Kerr booth, No. 1108, you can test out the Spark, a cordless headlight that dispenses its weightevenlyacrosstheframetomini- mize concentrated facial pressure. Be sure to try the EyeZoom, too, which the companysaysisthefirstandonlyloupe O’CONFERENCE 7 from page 1 5 From left, Nikki Ruck and Lliana Galvan in the NuSmile booth, No. 1402. 5 Take a hard right as you enter the Exhibit Hall to merge into the always-busy Henry Schein booth, No. 709. Three procedures were completed on the Exhibit Hall’s Live Dentistry Stage Thursday, and three more are on the schedule today. At 8:30 a.m., Peter Walford, DDS, FCARDP, presents “Can’t Place Implants? Take a Look at the Inlay/ Flange Bridge and What it Can Do.” At 11 a.m., Sonia Leziy, DDS, Dipi Perio, FCDS(BC), FRCD(C), presents “Immediate Implant Placement and Transitional Restoration — 5 Key Steps For Success.” The session is co- sponsored by BioHorizons Canada. Closing the stage, at 1:30 p.m., David Chong, DDS, and Brandon Kang, DDS, DMD, MD, present “Lat- eral and Crestal Sinus Surgery.” The session is co-sponsored by Hiossen Implant Canada. The Live Dentistry Stage is spon- sored by A-dec and Sinclair Dental. Start times can change, so to be sure, check the PDC app or “Conference at a Glance.” to offer multiple magnification pow- ers. It was co-engineered with Konica Minolta and offers three-step variable magnification technology and edge-to- edge high-definition resolution. NDI is also here in booth Nos. 235/237, introducing the all-new LightWalker ST PRO. The NDI folks invite attendees to stop by the booth for a free “test drive,” which they confi- dently say will “amaze you.” If you have pediatric patients, be sure to include a visit to the NuSmile booth, No. 1402, where you can learn about the only complete zirconia sys- tem — all based on scientific evidence. The NuSmile ZR and matching Try-In crowns are capturing lots of attention. Visit Planmeca in booth No. 119 to getthelatestonhowRomexisSoftware can help with all of your implant dent- istry needs.