Amann Girrbach North America and Spear Education Partner to Advance Digital Dentistry
DentiByte's Take
A partnership between Amann Girrbach North America and Spear Education combines digital workflow and CAD/CAM technology with Spear’s advanced clinical teaching. The goal is to help dentists feel more confident when providing complex restorative treatments.
Clinical Insight
Integrating digital tools with structured education may improve clinicians’ ability to plan and execute intricate restorations.
Practice Takeaway
Consider seeking out continuing education that includes hands-on digital workflow training to enhance confidence and competence in complex restorative cases.
Videa Launches Ambient Coaching for Dental Practices
DentiByte's Take
Videa introduced Ambient Coaching, a new feature that turns routine patient conversations into actionable insights for dental practices. The tool works with Videa Voice Notes to analyze these dialogues and deliver intelligence aimed at improving care.
Clinical Insight
Converting everyday talk into data may help clinicians identify care opportunities they might otherwise miss.
Practice Takeaway
Consider using Ambient Coaching, if you already employ Videa Voice Notes, to gain additional perspective from patient interactions.
Product Watch: Advances in gingival health, regeneration, and visualization
DentiByte's Take
Recent introductions include regenerative materials, restorative solutions, and an AI-driven visualization tool aimed at improving gum health and treatment planning. These innovations promise enhanced periodontal outcomes and more efficient clinical workflows.
Clinical Insight
Integrating regenerative and AI visualization technologies could allow clinicians to detect and manage gingival issues more precisely.
Practice Takeaway
Dentists should stay informed about emerging regenerative products and AI visualization options and assess whether they fit into their periodontal practice to potentially improve diagnosis and treatment efficiency.
FDA 510(k) Clearances
Dental device clearances from the FDA 510(k) database.
Invisalign System
Align Technology received FDA clearance on September 25, 2026 for the Invisalign System, an orthodontic software device.
Cerasmart Forte
GC America received FDA clearance on September 10, 2026 for the Cerasmart Forte, a dental composite.
Dr.AlignNavi
InnoDtech, Inc. received FDA clearance on October 7, 2026 for the Dr.AlignNavi, an orthodontic software device.
Elos Accurate Hybrid Base
Elos Medtech Pinol A/S received FDA clearance on September 30, 2026 for the Elos Accurate Hybrid Base, a dental implant abutment.
Cemented Plus Abutment
Unidental Co., Ltd. received FDA clearance on September 23, 2026 for the Cemented Plus Abutment, a dental implant abutment.
Hand-held Dental X-ray System (HyperLight-M)
Changzhou Sifary Medical Technology Co., Ltd. received FDA clearance on September 14, 2026 for the Hand-held Dental X-ray System (HyperLight-M), a dental x-ray system.
BellaTek Bars
ZimVie US Corp, LLC received FDA clearance on September 21, 2026 for the BellaTek Bars, a dental implant abutment.
TriActive Dental Implant System
Paragon Implant Mfg., LLC received FDA clearance on September 17, 2026 for the TriActive Dental Implant System, an endosseous dental implant.
BCS Bioceramic Sealer
BCS Device Pte., Ltd. received FDA clearance on October 16, 2026 for the BCS Bioceramic Sealer, a root canal filling material.
Amber Arte
Hass Corp. received FDA clearance on October 16, 2026 for the Amber Arte, a dental ceramic.
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