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Dental Updates Henry Schein One Acquires Kopfwerk Henry Schein One announced on 13 th February that it has acquired Kopfwerk, the leading dental practice management solutions company in Vienna, Austria. Kopfwerk is a full-service software company that delivers state-of-the-art practice management solutions, along with technical support, training, and installation, to boost office productivity, automate clinical and office processes, and enhance patient care. Founded in 1987 by Peter Schiller and Thomas Gessl, Kopfwerk had 2018 revenues of approximately US$2.2 million. Henry Schein expects this transaction to be neutral to its 2019 earnings per share and to be accretive thereafter. Additional financial details and terms were not disclosed. Henry Schein One is a joint venture between Henry Schein, Inc. and Internet Brands that delivers integrated technology to enhance dental practice management. The company includes Henry Schein’s marketleading solutions of Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend, Dentrix Enterprise, Easy Dental, and TechCentral, as well as international companies, including Software of Excellence, Logiciel Julie, InfoMed, Exan, and LabNet, among others. Also included in Henry Schein One are the dental businesses of Internet Brands, including web-based solutions such as Demandforce, Sesame Communications, Officite, DentalPlans.com and more. “We are delighted about our new partnership with Kopfwerk. It’s the newest addition to Henry Schein One’s software portfolio and we believe it will further enhance our ability to power successful practices by providing our customers in Austria with the latest in valueadded services and technology solutions,” said Mr. Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. “Kopfwerk will bolster our suite of comprehensive solutions that health care professionals rely on to operate a more efficient practice and provide patients with quality care.” “Kopfwerk will become an integrated part of Henry Schein One’s portfolio of technology solutions, which include the Dentrix family of practice management systems, Easy Dental, Demandforce, Sesame Communications, Officite, and other global companies dedicated to delivering endto-end management and marketing systems to improve management, profitability, and the entire patient experience,” said Mr. James A. Harding Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Henry Schein One. “Kopfwerk’s highly regarded solution will complement these offerings as well as our mission to enable a true digital workflow that helps dental teams become more productive and improve each stage of the patient experience.”’ Kopfwerk’s Mr. Peter Schiller will continue to serve as General Manager of the Company. “Henry Schein’s excellent reputation and extensive reach among dentists bodes well for our continued success and we are excited to become a part of this team,” Mr. Schiller said. “We share with Henry Schein One a commitment to help accelerate the adoption of digital technology and solutions to help dental practices grow and prosper for the ultimate benefit of the patient.” ■ Pulpdent Welcomes Clinical Education Consultant Dr. Rumpa Wig Dr. Rumpa Wig delivers highly sought-after lectures and conducts comprehensive workshops the world over. She has been trained at Pulpdent’s headquarters in Watertown, MA, and has worked intensively with Pulpdent materials for several years. Dr. Wig has extensive experience explaining the clinical nuances and the practical techniques involved in using Pulpdent materials to their utmost pitch of excellence. “Dr. Wig’s enthusiasm for teaching and practicing dentistry is infectious,” says Ms. Christie Bailey, Professional Relations & International Sales Manager at Pulpdent. “People are drawn in by her caring, patient-centered approach and impressed by her technical prowess. We are delighted that she has joined Pulpdent’s global education team.” As the Global and ASEAN- Pacific Key Opinion Leader for several leading international companies, Dr. Rumpa Wig has delivered over 600 presentations and hands-on workshops on restorative and esthetic dentistry in over a dozen countries. A passionate and devoted clinician, Dr. Rumpa Wig maintains two private practices in Bhopal, India, where she focuses on aesthetic, restorative, adhesive and minimallyinvasive dentistry. Dr. Rumpa Wig holds a BDS from the Government College of Dentistry in Indore and a post-graduate certificate in aesthetic dentistry from New York University. She also has a degree in classical Indian vocal music. ■ 16 DENTAL ASIA MARCH / APRIL 2019
Journal of the California Dental Association Features E-Cigarettes and Tobacco-Use Cessation The February 2019 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association discusses the harmful effects of e-cigarettes and other smoking trends. Cessation aids for dental professionals are highlighted with the goal to help their patients stop their tobacco use. Other topics featured in the issue include the use of probiotics in the treatment of peri-implant diseases and the benefits of using cone beam computed tomography in orthodontics. “This issue highlights the health effects of e-cigarettes and emphasises the major role dental professionals play in educating patients about tobacco’s impact on their overall and oral health,” said Kerry K. Carney, DDS, editor-in-chief of the Journal. The article “Electronic Cigarettes: Trends, Health Effects and Advising Patients Amid Uncertainty” reviews the harms of e-cigarettes and urges clinicians to educate patients about the dangers of tobacco and nicotine in smoking devices. “Tobacco Counseling in Dental Settings” discusses the effectiveness of tobacco-cessation interventions by dental professionals and the impact they have on a patient’s likelihood of quitting. “Smoking and Tooth Loss in California: The Role of Dental Professionals in Promoting Tobacco Cessation” analyses the association between smoking and severe tooth loss in California in 2014 and 2016. Additionally, the article recommends intervention to reduce the use of cigarettes. The article “Efficacy of Probiotics in the Treatment of Peri-implant Diseases: A Systematic Review” evaluates the need for ongoing studies on the role of probiotics as an alternative treatment strategy for the resolution of peri-implant diseases. “Considerations for Use of CBCT in Orthodontics” discusses clinical scenarios in which cone beam computed tomography may benefit both patient and orthodontist. The Journal is an award-winning peer-reviewed scientific publication that keeps dentists up to date about scientific advances, business management strategies and new products. ■
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