2 from page one AAP Annual Meeting — Oct. 27–30, 2022 Study links periodontitis and COVID-19 complications n Systemic inflammation is not only a symptom of COVID-19, but can also be a symptom of periodontal disease, or gum disease. Noticing this similar- ity, research published in the Jour- nal of Clinical Periodontology found that gum disease is linked to severe COVID-19-related complications. According to the American Acad- emy of Periodontology, these findings signal the importance of diligent oral care. “It is well-established that systemic inflammation is not only linked with periodontal disease but to several other respiratory diseases as well,” said Dr. James G. Wilson, former presi- dent of the AAP. “Therefore, maintain- ing healthy teeth and gums in an effort to avoid developing or worsening peri- odontal disease is absolutely crucial.” Conducted using the national elec- tronic health records of the State of Qatar between February and July 2020, the study analyzed patient cases with severe COVID-19 compli- cations (death, ICU admissions or assisted ventilation). The control group was comprised of COVID-19 patients discharged with- out major complications. Periodontal conditions in the two groups were analyzed using dental radiographs from the same database. Of the 568 patients studied, those with periodontitis were at least three times more likely to experience com- plications, including death, ICU admis- sion and assisted ventilation. (Source: American Academy of Periodontology) PHOENIX 7from page 1 tion sessions and hands-on work- shops. A Speaker Studio features live, one-on-one Q&As with seasoned experts in a casual setting. Attendees will also have the chance to get a preview of the find- ings from the AAP’s most recent Best Evidence Consensus in a special ses- sion hosted by some of the members who were involved in developing the manuscripts The meeting officially kicks off Friday with the Opening General Session, “The Perio Restorative Team Approach to Saving Teeth.” In addition to the array of educa- tional sessions, attendees can also head to the exhibit hall to explore the booths of the 100-plus exhibitors. Company reps will be on-hand to dem- onstrate a range of dental products and services. Show hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Professional attendees will receive lunch vouchers with their registra- tion materials for use in the exhibit hall between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day of the meeting. Vouchers must be presented to a cashier at the time of purchase. Meals for spouses or guests may be purchased with credit cards on-site in the exhibit hall. Attendees will also have a chance to interact one-on-one with AAP staff in the Member Resource Center. Staff will be happy to answer membership questions, help attendees navigate the perio.org website and demon- strate the features of the online Career Center. Attendees will also be able to stock up on gear, gifts and other items from the Perio Store. This year, there are two poster sessions. The Research Forum Poster Session showcases a wide variety of 5 Attendees of the 2021 AAP Annual Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla., take some time to catch up with each other. The 2021 meeting was the first one to return in-person after the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo/today Staff file photo) Download the app The AAP Annual Meeting mobile app provides an easy-to-use and interac- tive platform to enhance your event experience, allowing you to set up your personal schedule, receive last-minute alerts right to your phone or tablet, con- nect with other attendees, access floor plans and maps, and view exhibitor listings and booth locations. posters covering clinical research, basic research and case reports. Abstracts were submitted to AAP’s Research Submissions Committee, who selected all poster presenters and competition finalists prior to the annual meeting. Finalists and all authors will present their research on 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Posters from the Japanese Acad- emy of Clinical Periodontology and the Japanese Society of Peri- odontology, featuring topics on basic research, clinical research, case reports, and dental hygiene, will also be on display. All information concerning the meeting is housed on the annual meeting website (am2022.perio.org) and on the mobile app. The app allows users to build personalized sched- ules, find exhibitors and take notes on individual sessions. AAP 109th Annual Meeting Stop by registration in the PCC North Building, Third Floor, registration area to learn about the 2023 AAP Annual Meeting, taking place from Nov. 9 to 12, in Austin, Texas. You can register for the 2023 meeting beginning Friday afternoon. When you do, you will be entered in a drawing to win one of two Yeti coolers worth $200 each. 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4 aap news AAP Annual Meeting — Oct. 27–30, 2022 Panacea Financial announces a partnership with the AAP Company to offer banking and lending services to eligible AAP members n Panacea Financial (Panacea), which provides financial services for physicians, dentists and veterinar- ians through all stages of their train- ing and practice, has partnered with the American Academy of Periodon- tology (AAP), the largest professional society of periodontists in the nation, with more than 7,500 members, to provide preferred doctor-centric banking services to AAP members nationwide. Tyler Stafford, CFA, CEO and co- founder of Panacea, said: “Periodon- tists deserve service than under- AD Here in Phoenix To learn more about Panacea Financial and how it might be able to assist you, stop by the booth, No. 830. stands their unique and specific needs, and Panacea Financial pro- vides just that: custom-built banking for their practice or personal needs for periodontists across the country, including those in training. Panacea Financial is proud to work with the AAP in their mission to support peri- odontists nationwide.” Panacea is a financial services com- pany created for doctors by doctors that provides tailored product offer- ings and service delivery designed specifically for physicians, dentists and veterinarians throughout their career: from school, through training and into practice. Panacea’s products cover the full suite of banking needs for this unique population, includ- ing PRN personal loans and practice loans. “AAP membership is composed of private practitioners, academicians, researchers and those that serve in the Armed Forces. Many of these members share common ground in being small business owners.” said Dr. Christopher R. Richardson, AAP president. “The academy strives to provide services that are not only related to periodontology but also include other facets of life and prac- tice. The best way to do this is by working with respected organiza- tions such as Panacea Financial. We are excited to offer this opportunity involving financial services to our members and look forward to a fruit- ful partnership.” Panacea President and Co-Founder Michael Jerkins, MD, added: “We are thrilled to support the AAP and its members. As doctors ourselves, we understand the financial needs and frustrations experienced by our com- munity. That is why we are uniquely positioned to help provide periodon- tists accessible personal loans or help them start, grow or strengthen their practice.” For more information, visit www. panaceafinancial.com. (Source: American Academy of Periodontology)

6 exhibitors AAP Annual Meeting — Oct. 27–30, 2022 ‘We have changed the trajectory and capability for innovation of the company’ By Franziska Beier, Dental Tribune International n As the AAP Annual Meeting gets underway, Dental Tribune Interna- tional (DTI) had the opportunity to go behind the scenes to learn more about one of the companies exhibiting dur- ing the meeting, Keystone Dental. Speaking with CEO Melker Nilsson, DTI learned about a recent acquisi- tion that has fueled the company’s mission to bring a unique full-arch solution to the market. Mr. Nilsson, could you tell us a little bit about Keystone and its history, and perhaps how it has grown and developed since its beginnings? Keystone was founded in 2006 by a very large, well-known U.S.-based private equity house called Warburg Pincus. The modern history of the company really started with our cur- rent owner, Accelmed, who acquired the majority stake of Keystone in 2018 and very rapidly thereafter acquired Paltop, an Israeli manu- facturer of dental implants, which provided a high-end manufacturing plant in Israel. Now, we are manufacturing almost all of our implants in Israel and have consequently improved our product quality. It was after these changes that I started as CEO in 2019. Another recent change was the acquisition of the Australian company Osteon Medi- cal, which has developed some highly innovative and, I would even say, revolutionary prosthetic concepts — the Nexus iOS — to restore a full arch. Through these recent acquisitions, we have changed the trajectory and capability for innovation of the com- pany, putting us in a very good posi- tion. We look forward to presenting this to the U.S. market! Would you be able to share more about this unique full-arch solution? The problem we are solving is this: it is a relatively complex process to restore a full arch in a completely edentulous patient, and it is quite time-consuming. Osteon Medical has been able to significantly reduce the treatment steps and time it takes to restore a full arch and does so with a product with much higher precision, among other advantages, based fully on digital technology. In addition, I would say that the price is highly competitive. Even though this technology has been around for almost three years, 5 The new Nexus iOS. 5 The Nexus Plus full-arch solution demonstrates a new union of translucent lifelike materials and precision-milled titanium, engineered to be easily interchangeable. solution, you need an intra-oral scan- ner and you might want to include a printer. We offer this service of being a one-stop shop for our customers for the entire digital workflow of our newly acquired solution. What can Keystone customers look forward to in the future? Between now and the end of the first quarter in 2023, we will be launching more than 500 new products. We have invested a lot to significantly increase our innovation pipeline. Moreover, we are arranging six international conferences: Toronto (March 24 and 25), Chicago (April 20 and 21), Newport Beach, Calif. (May 11 and 12), Athens (June 22 and 23 June), Boston (Oct. 13 and 14) and Melbourne, Australia (Nov. 9 and 10). Our global symposium, which we held this year in Las Vegas, will return in 2024. We launched the Nexus iOS during this year’s global symposium, and it’s fair to say that it has been a sensation. For next June, we are organizing courses on full-arch rehabilitation, for example, in conjunction with the University of Zurich. In addition, we are planning to offer courses in Ger- many in the first quarter of 2023. 5 Melker Nilsson, CEO of Keystone Dental since 2019. (Photos/ Provided by Keystone Dental) Here in Phoenix More information about Keystone Den- tal can be found at keystonedental. com. Learn more about the company’s full-arch restoration at booth No. 601. and it’s known in Australia, it’s widely unknown in important markets such as Europe and North America—except for a few European dentists. So, the reason why we acquired this com- pany is to drive it in a new direction and to promote the solution in order to bring it to more markets. Several articles on this new technology are already available and have been published in Clini- cal Implant Dentistry and Related Research, in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants and in implants—international magazine of oral implantology. Let’s also talk about, more generally, the Keystone product portfolio. What does your company offer, and what are some of the greatest benefits of your company’s products for clinicians and their patients? Our overall focus lies on rehabilita- tion with dental implants, and we offer products in five categories: den- tal implants, abutments, prosthetic solutions, biomaterials and now also full-arch restoration from a pros- thetic point of view. In addition to this, we offer the associated technology that supports clinicians. For example, if you want to work in an efficient way with our new

8 exhibitors AAP Annual Meeting — Oct. 27–30, 2022 NeoScan 1000 intraoral scanner: Your solution for digital impressions By Neoss Group Staff n Neoss Group is bringing dental pro- fessionals into the 21st century with its brand new, easy-to-use intraoral scanner. This accurate, compact and light- weight scanner provides the pos- sibility for a flexible workflow with totally open files, making the output very easy to share amongst the dental team. With a USB cable connection and full-touch screen support, the NeoScan 1000 will excite dental pro- fessionals alike and comes at an affordable price, according to the company. “The NeoScan 1000 is a revela- tion. At this price, why wouldn’t anyone add this scanner to their office technology? Providing an easy scanning system with cloud storage in a lightweight and transportable package, this makes total sense for the first-time users or someone that wants to add another scanner to their armamentarium,” said Robert Ritter, DMD, of Florida. Not only has NeoScan 1000 quickly become a favorite amongst the initial testers, the company asserts, but it has also produced impressive results in comparison to other intraoral scan- ners on the market, as discovered by Dr. Michael Braian of Sweden (see chart). In addition to the intraoral scanner offering from Neoss, the NeoPro soft- ware that accompanies the scanner enables users to produce restorations in their own practice or connect to industrial production. Designed to make digital impres- sions easy and fast, it’s an open system and includes features such as scan history management, smart reminders, margin line tools, inspec- tion and measurement. Digital impression data shar- ing and order communication are designed to improve workflow effi- ciency, according to the company. With the integrated cloud storage, 5 A bullet chart indicating the comparison of inter cylindrical precision on a dentated model. (Photos/Provided by Neoss Group) 5 The NeoScan 1000 intraoral scanner. NeoConnect offers a communication tool for data transfer and communica- tion with users’ laboratory, providing a seamless and efficient process, the company asserts. To discover more about the NeoScan 1000 and to book a prod- uct demonstration to see the results for yourself, visit www.neoss.com/ neoscan1000. Here in Phoenix To see the NeoScan 1000 for yourself, visit the Neoss booth, No. 1415.

12 exhibitors AAP Annual Meeting — Oct. 27–30, 2022 W&H’s Piezomed: Minimally invasive, maximum power By W&H Staff n Piezomed puts all the advantages of innovative ultrasound technology at your fingertips: High-frequency microvibrations allow cutting with incredible precision. In addition, with the so-called cavitation effect, you can also ensure an almost blood-free surgical site. In other words, according to W&H, the company behind the Piezomed, it‘s minimally invasive and maxi- mally effective. The force in bone surgery Piezomed facilitates the surgeon’s work. Thanks to innovative ultra- sound technology, only bone sub- stance is resected with high preci- sion. The surrounding soft tissue remains uninjured. According to the company, it’s a noticeable relief for the patient, who has less pain and quicker healing. The innovative LED ring ensures shadow-free light, ideal for illumina- tion of the operating site. Clinical case “External sinus augmentation with delayed implant placement” by Professor István Urbán, DMD, MD, PhD, utilizes spatula-formed or round piezoelectric instruments to prepare the outline of the lateral window. In this procedure, Urbán does not detach the bone from the membrane but infractures it and rotates it into the sinus using specialized piezoelec- tric instruments. Prior to delayed implant place- ment, the sinus is augmented with a sagittal sandwich grafting technique. Challenge of the procedure and benefits of the Piezomed The most significant risk of external maxillary sinus augmentation proce- dures is damage to the Schneiderian membrane (see Figs. 1 to 3). In this context, the piezoelectric approach reduces the rate of intraoperative complications. Clinicians with limited experience should prepare the lateral window with either of the diamond-coated Piezomed instruments S1 or S2. These instruments are safe, even at the pre- set power of 80, which allows them to accomplish the procedure in a rela- tively short time. Because of their selective cutting action, these instruments cut effi- 5 With Piezomed from W&H, surgical interventions can be performed quickly and safely. State-of-the-art ultrasound technology allows cutting with precision. (Photos/Provided by W&H)) 5 Cooling right where it is needed: The supply of coolant through the instrument to near the operating point guarantees optimal cooling of the instrument and the hard tissue. 5 Fig. 1: The outline of the lateral window can alternatively be prepared with the round Piezomed instrument S2 (preset power 65). Fig. 2: Note the rounded outline of the window. Fig. 3: As in the first example, the lateral bone fragment is rotated into the sinus. Note the membrane, which has been detached and likewise moved cranially. As the membrane is very thin, the surgeon has to use extreme care not to cause any perforations. (Case study photos/Provided by Professor István Urbán, DMD, MD, PhD) Here in Phoenix To see a demonstration of the Pie- zomed, stop by the W&H booth, No. 526. About Professor István Urbán, DMD, MD, PhD Urban received his DMD and MD from the Semmelweis University School of Medicine and Dentistry in Buda- pest, Hungary. He also completed a program in oral sur- gery at St. István Hospital (Budapest); an internship program in periodontics at the University of California Los Angeles and a fellowship program in implant dentistry at Loma Linda Uni- versity. He is a licensed practitioner in California and private practice in Bu- dapest, and teaches implant dentistry at Loma Linda. He has published sci- entific articles and text book chapters on bone regeneration and soft tissue reconstructive surgery around dental implants. ciently while at the same time pro- tecting the surrounding soft tissue, including the membrane. You can schedule a demonstration with the W&H sales team or stop by the booth, No. 526, here at the AAP to learn more. References • Urbán I, Caplanis N, Lozada JL. Simul- taneous vertical guided bone regen- eration and guided tissue regeneration in the posterior maxilla using recom- binant human platelet-derived growth factor: a case report. J Oral Implantol 2009;35:251-256. • Urbán IA, Lozada JL. A prospective study of implants placed in augmented sinuses with minimal and moderate residual crestal bone: results after 1 to 5 years. The International journal of oral & maxil- lofacial implants 2010;25:1203-1212. • Urbán IA, Nagursky H, Church C, Lozada JL. Incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of sinus graft infection after sinus floor elevation: a clinical study. The Inter- national journal of oral & maxillofacial implants 2012;27:449-457. 5 Meet the W&H Piezomed Plus Module, which has received CE Mark & Health Canada approval but is still pending FDA approval.

14 exhibitors AAP Annual Meeting — Oct. 27–30, 2022 New innovations that will expand your vision By Designs for Vision Staff n Designs for Vision has launched several game-changing loupe and headlights designed to change the way you work for the better. One of Designs for Vision’s several new products lines includes the new patented Panoramic Field Loupes (US pat. 8928975B2). The Panoramic Loupes represent the most significant advancement in telescope design in more than 100 years, according to the company. The viewable areas are twice as large as prismatic expanded field designed loupes and up to five times greater than Galilean loupes. Panoramic Field Loupes provide unprecedented field of view, clarity, definition and color, the company asserts. Are you experiencing back or neck pain or want to prevent musculoskel- etal injuries by improving your pos- ture? The Infinity VUE Loupes may be your answer. The Infinity VUE allows you to keep your head in a neutral position while the loupe does the bending for Here in Phoenix To learn more about any of Designs for Vision’s products, stop by booth No. 1017. expanded field view of the oral cavity. Designs for Vision is also intro- ducing patented (US pat. 8,851,709 and RE46,463) hands-free infrared technology with the WireLess IR HDi and the Micro IR HDi headlights. The patented IR feature allows you to operate the headlight without touch- ing the system. The IR headlights use a built-in infrared signal to allow you to turn the light on or off simply and safely. Onboard biometrics sense the posi- tion of the headlight to filter out unin- tended signals while working. You can see the Visible Differ- ence yourself by visiting Designs for Vision’s booth, No. 1017, here at the AAP Annual Meeting, or you can con- tact the company to arrange a visit in your office by calling (800) 345-4009 or emailing info@dvimail.com. 5 Infinity VUE loupes, one of many innovations from Designs for Vision, are designed to help improve posture. (Photo/Provided by Designs for Vision) you. The Infinity VUE is available in 3.0x, 3.5x and 4.5x magnifications. Designs for Vision has also added the Micro 3.0EF to the award-winning Micro Series Loupes. The Micro 3.0EF has a field of view of 100 mm and weighs less than 70 grams. The Micro Series includes the REALITY 5 Star rated Micro 3.5EF Scopes and Micro 4.5EF Scopes, uti- lizing an optical design that reduces the size of the prismatic telescope by 50 percent and reduces the weight by 40 percent while providing an KitoTech Medical signs agreement with Corza Medical to market microMend PRO Wound Closure Devices n KitoTech Medical has formed a partnership and signed an exclusive agreement with Corza Medical, a leading global manufacturer of inno- vative surgical technologies, giving it the right to market and sell the microMend family of wound closure products in the medical and surgical markets in the United States. “As a leading wound closure prod- ucts company, Corza has the back- ground and expertise to introduce our microMend products into the many markets where closing wounds is required, including all types of sur- gery, urgent care, primary care and emergency medicine. With Corza’s large national footprint, we are confi- dent that they can provide the broad Here in Phoenix To learn more about Corza Medical, including its LOOK surgical sutures, visit the booth, No. 634. level of access needed for microMend products to effectively reach these markets,” said Dr. Ron Berenson, Kito- Tech’s president and CEO. “We are thrilled to be adding microMend products to our wound closure portfolio,” said Dan Croteau, CEO of Corza Medical. “It is Corza’s goal to provide our customers with exceptional value with high-quality products that they can trust. We believe the microMend product line is a perfect fit with our industry-leading barbed and tradi- tional sutures, offering clinicians an innovative wound closure technol- ogy for their patients.” About microMend KitoTech’s microMend products com- prise an array of miniature staples (Microstaples) attached to an adhe- sive backing that combines the hold- ing strength of a suture with the simplicity of applying a bandage. It is designed to provide medical person- nel with a cost-effective, time saving and easy-to-use option for closing lacerations, skin tears, surgical inci- sions, port sites and other wounds. About Corza Medical Corza Medical is a leading global medical device and biosurgery com- pany of innovative surgical technolo- gies. With a team of more than 2,000 employees supporting clinicians, distributors and medical device com- panies worldwide, Corza provides healthcare professionals with a platform of surgical technologies of industry-leading brands, including Quill barbed sutures, Sharpoint and Look surgical sutures, Katena oph- thalmic instruments and devices, and TachoSil sealant matrix. For more information, visit www. corza.com. (Source: Corza Medical)