Dental Asia May/June 2020
For more than two decades, Dental Asia is the premium journal in linking dental innovators and manufacturers to its rightful audience. We devote ourselves in showcasing the latest dental technology and share evidence-based clinical philosophies to serve as an educational platform to dental professionals. Our combined portfolio of print and digital media also allows us to reach a wider market and secure our position as the leading dental media in the Asia Pacific region while facilitating global interactions among our readers.
For more than two decades, Dental Asia is the premium journal in linking dental innovators
and manufacturers to its rightful audience. We devote ourselves in showcasing the latest dental technology and share evidence-based clinical philosophies to serve as an educational platform to dental professionals. Our combined portfolio of print and digital media also allows us to reach a wider market and secure our position as the leading dental media in the Asia Pacific region while facilitating global interactions among our readers.
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<strong>Dental</strong> Updates<br />
3D Systems pledges support in fighting Covid-19<br />
The creation of the emergency ventilator mask was possible with the help of the above organisations<br />
3D printed Charlotte valve connects oxygen supply to a<br />
snorkelling mask, turning it into an emergency ventilator<br />
3D Systems, manufacturer of 3D printers<br />
for healthcare and dental applications, is<br />
connecting their users and hospitals to come<br />
up with new solutions to meet the demand for<br />
PPE such as ventilators.<br />
Italian research institute, ISINNOVA, was<br />
contacted by a former head physician of the<br />
Gardone Valtrompia Hospital to address the<br />
shortage of hospital C-PAP masks for subintensive<br />
therapy. The idea is to construct<br />
an emergency ventilator mask by adjusting<br />
a snorkelling mask already available on the<br />
market.<br />
To guarantee the connection to the ventilator,<br />
a new component, named Charlotte valve,<br />
was designed and 3D printed. Testing done<br />
in the hospital showed that the idea worked.<br />
ISINNOVA has also made the file for 3D<br />
printing the valve available.<br />
If owners of 3D printers are able to offer<br />
their engineering team’s time and expertise,<br />
or access to 3D printers, 3D Systems would<br />
greatly appreciate their support. Conversely,<br />
medical device manufacturer, hospital, or<br />
healthcare provider that needs help to bridge<br />
a supply chain gap are welcome to let 3D<br />
Systems know of their needs. ■<br />
Elite <strong>Dental</strong> Group adopts SmileMate tele-dentistry<br />
Elite <strong>Dental</strong> Group has adopted a cuttingedge<br />
dental artificial intelligence (AI)<br />
technology called SmileMate. Created by<br />
<strong>Dental</strong> Monitoring, SmileMate addresses<br />
the needs of patients who have dental<br />
anxiety and dental professionals alike, for<br />
the provision of remote and virtual general<br />
dental consultation services to such patients.<br />
The process of having a SmileMate virtual<br />
dental consultation is as followed:<br />
Step 1 - The dental surgeon installs a<br />
SmileMate widget on his or her dental<br />
practice website. A patient takes five intraoral<br />
pictures on his or her smartphone and<br />
submits the dental images to the SmileMate<br />
AI Engine.<br />
SmileMate Virtual Consultation is a light version of SmileMate,<br />
simpler and more immediate to implement for these times –<br />
enabling rapid on-boarding and roll-out<br />
Step 2 - A comprehensive customised dental<br />
report is automatically generated within 10<br />
minutes by the SmileMate AI engine and sent<br />
to the attending dental surgeon. The<br />
SmileMate AI engine compares the<br />
submitted dental images with its<br />
internal database of millions of oral<br />
scans and images.<br />
Step 3 - The dental surgeon then<br />
has a look at the submitted intraoral<br />
images and AI generated dental<br />
report. Using his or her experience,<br />
an assessment can be made on the<br />
accuracy of the report.<br />
Step 4 - The dental surgeon then<br />
personalises the dental report with<br />
pertinent general dental information, and<br />
advises on the need for a proper professional<br />
dental appointment at a dental practice. ■<br />
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DENTAL ASIA MAY / JUNE <strong>2020</strong>
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