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AD When US manufacturer Aribex in- troduced the first handheld dental X-ray system in 2005, the aim was to create an inherently safe X-ray de- vicethatcouldbeheldduringra- diograph exposure. Two mod- els exist that are available to clinicians around the world (varies by jurisdiction). NOMAD Dental weighs 4kg and features a pistol- grip design, with recharge- able NiCd battery. It gener- ates sharp, clear images with digital sensors, conventional film, or phosphor plate systems. The next generation NOMAD Pro, available since 2008, weighs only 2.5kg and has a rechargeable Li-poly batteryinthehandle.Italsofeaturesa full-colour LCD user interface, preset exposure settings, and additional time-saving features in a sleek design. Each model is capable of taking hun- dreds of diagnostic-quality radi- ographs with a single charge. According to Aribex, the NOMAD allows the operator to remain chair- side with the patient during radiogra- phy. With the handheld X-ray system, not only can the operator stay in the room, they can also reassure anx- ious patients (including chil- dren). This makes the device a first choice for thetreatmentof special needs or sedated patients. It also shortens pro- cedure time and re- duces mistakes and retakes, the com- pany said. More than 30 independent eval- uations and scientific studies have concluded the Aribex systems are botheffectiveandsafe—madepossible by patented shielding on the X-ray source and the leaded acrylic backscatter shield on the collimator cone,whichprotectstheoperatorfrom reflected radiation. “The NOMAD has forever changed the way that dental radiography is performed,” said Dr Clark Turner, Aribex founder and CEO. “With over 10,000 units now cur- rently in use, it has be- come a staple in dental op- eratories everywhere.” ARIBEX, USA www.aribex.com Hall 11.3 Booth D079 NOMAD HANDHELD X-RAY business66 IDS 2013 – 13. März 13 March Philips präsentiert mit dem Philips ZOOM lichtaktiven 6% H2O2 Gel ein neues lichtaktives System zur Zahnaufhellung. Das gering konzen- trierte Gel enthält nach Angaben der Firma eine schonende Wirkstoff- formel, die in nur einer Stunde sicht- bare Ergebnisse erzielen soll. In der Zahnarztpraxis angewen- det, schützt es zudem den Zahn- schmelz und reduziert Sensibilitä- ten. Das enthaltene amorphe Calci- umphosphat (ACP) soll darüber hin- aus für Schimmer und Glanz sorgen. Die Behandlung umfasst laut dem Hersteller bis zu vier 15-minü- tige Aufhellungszyklen. Philips zu- folgesinddafürallegängigenZOOM- Lampen einsetzbar. „Philips hat sich verpflichtet, sinnvolle, innovative Produkte zu entwickeln, die Patienten dabei unterstützen,eingesundes,strahlen- des Lächeln zu bekommen“, erklärt Erik Kruijer, Senior Manager Marke- ting Oral HealthCare, Philips GmbH, UB Consumer Lifestyle. „Mit dem Philips ZOOM lichtaktiven 6% H2O2 Gel bieten wir Zahnärzten ein EU- Kosmetikrichtlinie-konformes Zahn- aufhellungsprodukt. Qualität, Si- cherheit und Wirksamkeit entspre- chen dem hohen Niveau, das Praxen von Philips gewohnt sind.“ Philips ZOOM lichtaktives 6% H2O2 Gel ist in Deutschland, der Schweiz und Österreich ab März lie- ferbar. Philips today unveiled its updated Philips ZOOM in-practice teeth whitening formula for the European market. The Philips ZOOM 6% Light- Activated Whitening (LAW) kit in- cludes a new whitening protocol whichissaidtodelivervisiblewhiten- ing results in just one hour, with re- duced sensitivity as well as improved luster and shine during the in-prac- tice session. The new Chairside kit provides dental professionals in the UK an EU compliant chairside whitening prod- uct which delivers the quality, safety andefficacytheyhavecometoexpect from Philips, the company said. The new LAW 6% chairside procedure comprises four 15-minute in-practice sessionsusingauniquewhiteninggel which contains Amor- phous Calcium Phos- phate (ACP) to help im- prove the smoothness of teeth. In addition to the chairside procedure pa- tients will receive either Philips ZOOM DayWhite or NiteWhite to continue their whiten- ing regime at home. According to Philips, the unique Philips ZOOM whitening system (combined chair- side and take-home) ensures that pa- tients reach their maximum desired whiteness while enhancing the luster and smoothness of their teeth for a healthy, white smile. ThePhilipsZOOMLAWkitiscom- pliant with the new European Com- missiondirectivewhichprohibitsthe commercialisation of any whitening products in the European Union con- taining more than 6% hydrogen per- oxide. Thewhiteningsystemhasalready beenlaunchedintheUnitedKingdom and will be available in the rest of the EUlaterthisyear.Thenewin-practice formulaiscompatiblewithallcurrent ZOOM lamps. PHILIPS, THE NETHERLANDS www.philips.de/zoom HALL 11.3 BOOTH G010 NEUES LICHTAKTIVES GEL VON PHILIPS ZOOM NEW LIGHT ACTIVATED 6% IN-PRACTICE TOOTH WHITENING FORMULA FROM PHILIPS