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Office EquipmentCAD/CAM and Digital ImpressioningAlign Technology: iTero Element Intraoral ScannerWhen it comes to patient satisfaction and orthodontic accuracy, the iTero Element intraoral scanner excels. Whether orthodontists are inspired or intrigued by the latest technology, iTero is an intelligent choice. To schedule a demonstration, go to itero.com. (Received 39 percent of votes in this category.)

Cameras: ExtraoralCanon

Canon’s EOS Digital SLR cameras continue to advance picture quality with proprietary technology. Canon lenses, image sensors

and image processors combine decades of photographic expertise with leading-edge digital technology. For more information, go to usa.canon.com.(Received 60 percent of votes in this category.)

Lasers: Orthodontic Soft TissueAMD Lasers: Picasso Plus/Picasso Lite PlusPicasso is designed with both dentists and hygienists in mind. The laser is simple to use, looks great and is a top choice around the world. Picasso provides an effective and affordable tool for treating soft-tissue procedures from laser gingivectomies and perfect impressions through laser gingival troughing through safe implant recovery and laser periodontal treatment. (Received 17 percent of votes in this category.)

Magnifi cation: LoupesOrascopticOrascoptic pushes the limits to provide health care professionals with products that achieve superior visualization through enhanced ergonomics, improved magnifi cation and better illumination. The company’s collection of dental loupes offers extraordinary visual clarity throughout the entire viewing fi eld, while also providing excellent fi eld width and depth.(Received 28 percent of votes in this category.)

Patient ChairsBoyd Industries: M3000-LCBoyd’s most popular orthodontic patient chair is the M3000-LC. Its ergonomic features assure doctor and staff comfort while providing easy access for the patient. The programmable foot control contains three memory settings for

common patient positioning and a “Home” button to return the chair to its starting position. The chair articulates using quiet DC motors for the lift column base and back recline for smooth operation. Boyd offers several headrest confi gurations and a variety of upholstery options. (Received 31 percent of votes in this category.)

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Thermoforming MachinesHenry Schein Dental: Vacuum-Forming MachineHenry Schein Dental’s vacuum-forming machine is designed for better heat dispersion, with a slotted rear post for perfect location over model. It comes with a precision vacuum adapter and fi ve-year warranty.(Received 26 percent of votes in this category.)

Office Equipment

StoolsBoyd Industries: BOS-279Boyd’s doctor and assistant seating is designed with the same ergonomics and comfort to complement the patient chairs. The BOS-279 features a saddle seat, an adjustable back with fl oating lumbar support, an adjustable seat angle and pneumatic height adjustment. The doctor stool height ranges from 17 to 22 inches; the assistant stool from 20 to 28 inches. (Received 31 percent of votes in this category.)

Orthodontics

Accelerated Treatment TechnologyOrthoAccel Technologies: Acceledent AcceleDent, the affordable, FDA-cleared Class II medical device, employs patented SoftPulse Technology clinically proven to accelerate tooth movement up to 50 percent and to reduce pain and discomfort from treatment up to 71 percent, based on clinical trials. Visit acceledent.com to hear how doctors are seeing improved predictability in their clinical outcomes using AcceleDent.(Received 18 percent of votes in this category.)

ArchwiresAmerican Orthodontics American Orthodontics’ wire portfolio gives a wide range of options to best fulfi ll treatment goals. Tanzo Premium Heat Activated Wire delivers consistent unloading forces, allows longer duration between wire changes and resists permanent deformation.(Received 21 percent of votes in this category.)

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