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Dental Tribune Asia Pacific Edition | 6/2017 BUSINESS 09 wvoclar varnish Cervitec F well-liked, survey indicates Cervitec F differs owing to its innovative formulation, merg- ing 1,400 ppm fluoride, chlor- hexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride, according to the com- pany. This means that fluoride application and bacterial control can now be achieved in one work- ing step, the representative ex- plained. Cervitec F: The significant advantage of the combination product is that it saves time in the practice, a survey among 279 dentists found. AD By DTI SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: In a survey recently conducted by Ivoclar Vivadent on its new protective var- nish, Cervitec F, respondents com- mented favourably on its aesthet- ics, range of applications, delivery form, fluoride and chlorhexidine concentrations, and taste. Overall, the dentists reported that the sig- nificant advantage of the combina- tion product is that it saves time. The survey invited dental pro- fessionals to rate the properties of the varnish, which was launched in all European markets in September 2016 and is now available in Aus- tralia and New Zealand. “Their opinion is important to us,” a repre- sentative of Ivoclar told Dental Tribune. A total of 279 dentists tested and commented on Cervitec F. According to Ivoclar, more than 80 per cent of the survey partici- pants were generally satisfied or very satisfied with the results of the varnish system, reporting that they would recommend using the product after professional teeth cleaning. Over half of the surveyed dentists also said that they would recommend using the product during orthodontic treatment for high-risk patients or patients with motor impairments. In addition, respondents indicated that they use Cervitec F for patients with root caries, implants or erupting teeth. DGSHAPE 3-D printer HAMAMATSU, Japan: Roland DG Corporation has announced the re- lease of its first dental 3-D printer, the DWP-80S, to assist in the pro- duction of dentures. Launched at the same time, the DWX-52DC is the newest addition to the popular DWX series dental mills and includes several new automated functions for the unattended pro- duction of precision dental restora- tions. With the announcement, the company now offers the dental in- dustry both additive (3-D printing) and subtractive (milling) manu- facturing processes to improve the workflow of dental technicians, representatives said. “The DWP-80S 3-D printer expands the field of digital den- tistry with advanced 3-D printing technology, while the DWX-52DC mill introduces a new level of automation for the production of dental restorations,” Kohei Tanabe, Roland DG’s general manager of medical market development, ex- plained.