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exhibitors 17CDA Presents — May 2, 2015 By Fred Michmershuizen, today Staff n Convergent Dental, developer of Solea, a computer-aided, CO2 laser system for use in both hard- and soft-tissue procedures, prides itself on constant innovation. During an interview at CDA Presents on Friday morning, Michael Cataldo, CEO of the company, talked about that commit- ment and offered more information about the laser. Solea is the first 9.3-micron laser cleared by the FDA for use in den- tistry, and this unique wavelength and its computer controls set it apart from other such technology on the market, Cataldo explained. Solea cuts very fast, with very little blood, and can be used with very little anesthe- sia, he said. These features allow the dentist to increase productivity by performing procedures in multi- ple quadrants without waiting for a patient to get numb. “We rolled out Solea a year and a half ago,” Cataldo said, “and in that time we have come up with a whole new generation handpiece and a whole set of internal upgrades.” Many of these upgrades, he said, are available to all Solea customers without an additional investment. Here at the Anaheim meeting, Convergent is unveiling several new hollow waveguides, which allow den- tiststousethelaserintheperiodontal pocket in addition to the other typi- cal hard- and soft-tissue procedures the laser is known for. Also being unveiled here is a new Ultraguide handpiece, with which all of the waveguides are compatible. The hollow waveguides are each 8 mm long and have 400-, 600- and 1200-micron inner diameters, giving practitioners the ability to choose the right tool for the job anywhere in the oralcavity,accordingtothecompany. These enhancements are just the latest example of Convergent Den- tal’s focus on keeping dentists cur- rent with the very latest technology, Cataldo said. “Therealthemeisconstantinnova- tion,” he stressed. “You buy Solea, and literally every quarter there is going to be an upgrade.” Convergent Dental unveils latest enhancements for its Solea laser Ad Here in Anaheim To learn more about Solea, visit Con- vergent Dental at booth No. 2436, or visit the company online, at www. convergentdental.com. 5 Michael Cataldo, CEO of Convergent Dental. (Photos/Fred Michmershuizen, today Staff) 5 Justin Williams, left, and Dr. Jeff Rohde work with the Solea laser at the Convergent Dental booth.

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