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Industry News DENTAL TRIBUNE | May 201028 AD • All-day ergonomic comfort; sig- nificantly lighter than electric hand- pieces. • Brilliant fiber-optic light for supe- rior illumination. • Low pitch and tone for a more relaxed patient and dentist. The Midwest Stylus ATC is the most powerful, yet precise, high-speed, air-driven handpiece available in the world today. To schedule a free in-office demon- stration, call (800) 989-8825. DT f DT page 27 By Fred Michmershuizen, Online Editor Picasso Lite makes soft-tissue laser treatment accessible For those dentists who have wanted to offer laser treatment to their patients but have held back because of the expense of the equipment, now there is an answer. The Picasso Lite is a soft tis- sue dental laser featuring an ultra- compact, lightweight design. It is manufactured by AMD LASERS, a company based in Indianapolis that was founded by Alan Miller. (AMD stands for Alan Miller Designs.) “AMD LASERS is committed to our role as the leader in advancing the use of laser technology in the dental operatory,” said Miller, who is CEO of the company. Intended to replace the archaic use of scalpels and electro-surge in the treatment of soft tissue, the Picasso Lite features 2.5 watts of power, an adjustable aiming beam and three customizable presets. Perhaps the best thing about the Picasso Lite is its affordable price. “Not only do we have the best price, we also have the best war- ranty,” said Scott Mahnken, direc- tor of sales and marketing at AMD LASERS. “Quality is very important to us.” Picasso Lite cuts and coagulates tissue with reduced trauma, bleed- ing and necrosis of tissue and is used for soft-tissue surgery, includ- ing troughing, gingivectomies, frenectomies, exposing implants/ teeth/ortho brackets and treat- ing aphthous ulcers and herpetic lesions. New from AMD LASERS are disposable tips that can be used instead of the fiber optic cable, making procedures even more con- venient. “We are very excited about the latest product announcement,” Miller said. “Dentists wanted an option of using convenient disposable tips or the cost effectiveness of a strippa- ble fiber. We delivered. This marks just another breakthrough in tech- nology by AMD LASERS.” “We are committed to our one vision, one goal — a laser in every office and every operatory,” Miller said. “The research and develop- ment we continue to reinvest in our current and future products only solidifies AMD LASERS as the No. 1 company in the world.” Bart Waclawik, chief operating officer of the company, said the tips were designed to meet the needs of all soft-tissue dental procedures. “The new disposable tips are avail- able in various angles, lengths and sizes to meet our clients’ needs,” he said. The Picasso Lite comes with a setup DVD, online laser certifica- tion, accessories and an interna- tional adapter. Personalized, one-on-one train- ing is also available to dentists who purchase the Picasso Lite. A number of respected opinion leaders are singing the praises of the Picasso Lite. “Picasso is very easy to incorpo- rate into every practice, easy to use, and extends the practice’s range of services,” said George Freedman, DDS, and international lecturer and author. “I think every dentist should have a diode laser,” said Ross Nash, DDS, of the Nash Institute. “AMD has made it affordable for all. Picas- so is even more impressive for its remarkably low price.” “The Picasso is small enough yet powerful enough for every applica- tion that a diode can perform,” said Ron Kaminer, DDS, an internation- al lecturer. More information about the Picasso Lite is available from AMD LASERS, (866) 999-2635, www. amdlasers.com. DT (Photo/AMD LASERS) Plak Smacker announces the release of its new adult brush, the Ultrafine Toothbrush. Perfect for patients with receding gum lines and sen- sitive surfaces, the Ultrafine’s tapered extra-soft bristles pro- vide up to three months of gen- tle brushing without compro- mising plaque removal. The rubber grip handle offers comfortable support and reduc- es slippage during use. Available in four colors, the Ultrafine Toothbrush is sure to be a favorite among patients. For more than 20 years, Plak Smacker has been focused on introducing new, innovative products to help patients feel good about a trip to the dental office. For more information or to place an order, please call (800) 558-6684 or visit www.plak smacker.com. DT (Photo/Plak Smacker) Plak Smacker: new ultrafine toothbrush cDa BootH no. 156 cDa BootH no. 2536 News about this treatment for dental caries and white spot lesions to reach a global readership of more than 16 million in May 2010 Reader’s Digest, known as “the world’s best-read magazine,” fea- tured Icon® , the caries infiltrant system by DMG America, in the Next Big Things section of its May 2010 issue. Reader’s Digest publishes 50 editions and is the world’s largest paid-circulation magazine. “It’s truly an honor to be fea- tured in such an incredibly repu- table and well-read publication,” says Tim Haberstumpf, DMG Director of Marketing. “First we were on The Doctors, then Fox News, and then featured in Popular Science. More and more people are hearing about how dental professionals using the Icon system can, in many cases, potentially help them avoid drill- ing and anesthesia to arrest early dental caries. It’s exciting to say the least.” Introduced by DMG America in September 2009, Icon uses micro- invasive technology to fill and reinforce demineralized enamel without drilling, anesthesia or sacrificing healthy tooth structure. Icon, which stands for Infil- tration Concept, is a true break- through in restorative dentistry indicated for the treatment of white spot lesions and incipient decay that has progressed up to the first third of dentin. Icon enables dentists to treat incipient lesions upon discovery, effectively removing white spots and arresting the progression of early carious lesions. It works by capillary action and is light cured to harden the resin after place- ment. Previously, it was necessary for dental professionals to “wait and watch” early caries until they were big enough to justify drill- ing and filling, and they had only more invasive options for treating discoloration such as white spot lesions that could not be elimi- nated by tooth whitening. “Icon is the first micro-invasive dental product that can be used in Icon debuts in Reader’s Digest g continued