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From 11 to 13 October 2018, implantology experts from all over the world will gather at the 26th Annual Scientific Congress of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) at the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Centre in Vienna. The focus of the event will be on diagnostics, surgical treatment procedures and clinical aftercare. For W&H and Osstell, the focus of the EAO congress will be on technologies for optimised treatment planning.

How does innovation happen? Alongside recognised factors such as individual ideas, experiences and trials, cooperation are an integral part of the innovation process at W&H. That is why we maintain contact with dentists, technicians plus training and development organisations all over the world. In 2018, our partnership with the ‚Akademie für zahnärztliche Fortbildung Karlsruhe‘ (AZFK) - Academy for Advanced Dental Training celebrates its 20th anniversary.

As part of a delegation trip, a group of Thai economic delegates visited the W&H headquarters in Bürmoos on 20 July 2018. Amongst others, the Thai honorary Consul Maximilian Coreth, his wife Dr Vera Coreth in her capacity as honorary vice consul and the Thai Ambassador Songsak Saicheua where members of the group.

The world’s highest situated dental clinic is based in the Nepalese mountain village of Namche Bazaar at an altitude of 3,440 m. Most of the local population can barely afford essential dental treatments. Either that or they are performed with very simple tools and methods. W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH has once again supplied aid with donations of dental products.

Customer Relation Management (CRM) refers to a quality management system used in business, trade and industry for maintaining customer relationships. It is a strategic approach that can also be adapted for use in the dental practice. After all, if patients are happy, they will come back.

People often associate the term ‘patient service’ with the very basics like drinks, reading materials and waiting room entertainment. Yet other factors such as personal needs are even more crucial to the success and longevity of the patient relationship – a glimpse through the eyes of the patient.

With the power update to its Alegra turbine range, W&H now offers users noticeably more performance and power. The mini-head version enables a fast and easy working approach in particularly small oral cavities. Users benefit from the higher efficiency of the drive system regarding the Alegra turbines TE-95 and TE-98 standard heads for even better removal of tooth structure. The W&H Alegra turbines are now the most powerful products on the market in the category of turbines with LED light and independent generator power supply.

Over the past few years, there has been a shift in the dental implant market. Clinicians are facing more complex decisions as there is an increase in patients with risk factors and as demands for shorter treatment times are rising. Osstell, the company that developed the ISQ technology, now takes the next leap in the evolution of implant diagnostics with the introduction of the Osstell Beacon. We set down with Mr. Jonas Ehinger, CEO Osstell, Mr. Stefan Horn, VP Product Solutions Osstell and Dr. Marcus Dagnelid, CEO Dagnelidklinken to hear their thoughts on the Osstell approach and the new product Osstell Beacon.

Osstell, the developer of the ISQ diagnostic technology (Implant Stability Quotient), now presents the next leap in the evolution of implant diagnostic instrumentation: The Osstell Beacon^TM, an innovative and highly intuitive tool designed to guide implant treatments for more predictable results. It tells you when an implant is ready for loading in a matter of seconds, by using proprietary and evidenced-based RFA technology, backed by more than 900 scientific studies.

EuroPerio is the world’s largest scientific congress focusing on the specialist fields of periodontology and implantology. The latest of these triennial meetings, EuroPerio9, took place in Amsterdam from 20 to 23 June 2018 and brought together more than 10,000 experts. With “No Implantology without Periodontology” short “NIWOP”, W&H presented a systematic and evidence-based workflow for a sound and healthy tissue situation around the implant. The NIWOP workflow, introduced as part of the congress, was not only topic at the W&H booth, but as well at the lecture of Dr. Karl-Ludwig Ackermann.

At W&H, we know for sure that anyone who is passionate about what they do will do it well. All applicants need to find the perfect task for them. In this interview, Markus Fegg and Christof Baier from Human Resources tell us what they look out for in particular during interviews and provide us with insight into changing career development.

Instagram is all about capturing and sharing authentic, relevant and cutting-edge content. Today, the video and photo platform has more than 800 million users worldwide, including many dentists and dental assistants, which accounts for the surprising levels of interest in images from the dental industry. At W&H, we have therefore decided that now is the time open up this communication channel with our professional dental customers, by launching our very own innovative and modern Instagram account as of March 2018.

Patient management is still a source of difficulty for many practices. After all, this term is often associated exclusively with processes that are part of daily routine anyway: namely appointment scheduling and patient administration. But actually, there is more to it than that. It is worth taking a look at hospitals, where proper patient management forms the basis of standardized and smooth processes.

It’s the central hub and linchpin of every practice visit, a link between reception and the treatment room: the waiting room. With good service, you ensure that the room invokes positive associations for your patient and allows them to arrive comfortably and relax.

Feeling welcome, gaining confidence and making nothing but positive associations – all this should be a matter of course for new patients. Always bear in mind: perfect new patient management begins BEFORE the actual visit to the practice.

Prophylaxis is clearly a part of the dental practice with great potential in terms of service. It supports patients in prevention, helps in case of disease and generally contributes to improved health and well-being. Good service means good all-round patient care – from information to education, the actual treatment and beyond.

The most recent study of “Stiftung Gesundheit” (Public Health Foundation) was published at the beginning of this year titled “Ärzte im Zukunftsmarkt Gesundheit” [Doctors in the future health market]. One of the questions asked of the participating doctors was what they considered the most important practice marketing factors. At the top, ranking even above a website or external presentation, they mentioned the practice team. This result emphasizes the importance of the team in the areas of marketing, service and patient satisfaction. However, how can the practice team be supported to become a positive marketing factor?

National State Prize for Innovation – Austria's highest national accolade for outstanding performance. W&H was awarded the National State Prize for Innovation by Dr Margarete Schramböck of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs in the category of innovation on 22 March 2018 in the “Aula der Wissenschaften” in Vienna. With the new Primea Advanced Air dental turbine generation, consistent rotation speeds, peak performance approximately 50% higher, shadow-free illumination of the treatment site and less noise when the turbine is running – are now achievable for the first time. Both dentist and patient benefit from this.

You could describe them as everyday heroes: the dentists and dental professionals who, through their dedication, professional skill or simply a friendly smile, manage to transform a dental appointment into a positive event. They do this simply because they care and want to make sure their patients feel comfortable. It is precisely this aspect that will be the focus of W&H’s new image campaign ‘From a patient to a fan’, which will shine a spotlight not on the company itself, but on dentists and their teams. We interviewed Anita Thallinger, W&H Marketing Director, about the background, objectives and challenges of this new advertising campaign.

W&H President and CEO Peter Malata announced the acquisition of the Swedish medical technology company Osstell AB on 1st March 2018. This purchase continues the international growth of the Austrian family-owned company W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH.

W&H’s new image campaign “From a patient to a fan” will be turning a spotlight on dentists and dental professionals. These everyday heroes ensure their patients are in safe and reliable hands whatever the treatment situation.

Bright LEDs, a rotating propeller, an autonomous controlled robot – there is a lot to discover at the “Spürnasenecke” research lab. With new experiments from the world of electronics and IT, this popular facility gives nursery school children their first peek into the fascinating world of technology.

A specialized workshop on non-surgical periodontal therapy focused on cleaning was held at the 3DK dental clinic in Prague on 12th of October 2017. The team consisting of Dr. Jan Streblov and two dental hygienists provided valuable theoretical and practical training with curettes and ultrasonic scalers (Tigon+).

Mercy Ships provide transformational health care, relief aid, community development and sustainable change in countries along the coast of West Africa. W&H has donated products to actively support Mercy Ships' health program and to enable people in need to access considerate dental treatment.

From 23rd to 28th October 2017, W&H partner Dental Cremer invited dentists from all across Brazil to the “Dental Cremer Experience” conference at the Riocentro Exhibition & Convention Center. Spanning an area of 20,000 m², the expert platform offered besides comprehensive information on current product innovations selected workshops providing insights into practical applications. A virtual reality experience allowed to visit the company’s headquarters in Bürmoos, Austria, and get an impression of state of the art corporate structure for themselves.

Technological advances which revolutionized the way surgical endodontic treatment is performed were demonstrated during the practical course on the 7th October 2017 organized by W&H Bulgaria in cooperation with the Faculty of Dental Medicine in Plovdiv at the Hotel Forum in Sofia (Bulgaria).

Demanding clinical endo cases and a comprehensive product presentation of the Tigon+ were the centre of attention of the clinical congress at Zagreb from 27th to 28th of October 2017. The event was organized by the Institute for Endodontic and Restorative Dentistry of Dental University Zagreb in cooperation with the Croatian Society for Minimal Intervention Dental Medicine (HDMID).

In an exciting test of strength between the world’s best skilled workers at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 15 to 18 October 2017, 21-year-old Marco Kern from W&H put in an impressive performance with his exceptional skills in the field of CNC turning. He demonstrated his technical talent with an excellent 7th place and the “Medallion for Excellence” performance certificate in “CNC turning” category and the gold medal for 1st place in the team competition. Marco Kern is proud to be part of the very successful Austrian national team.

Economic prospects and future growth potentials in Europe were the focus of a series of discussions with Austrian business delegates held at W&H headquarters on 11th October 2017. In their discussions, the team of 15 delegates led by Dr Christian Möller, Head of the Trade Policy and Foreign Trade section of WKS, tackled important topics such as trade restrictions and opportunities for export.

At the EAO congress in Madrid, W&H presented an innovation in the field of implantology with a new generation of Implantmed. The Annual Scientific Congress of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) provided up-to-date scientific knowledge and technological trends in implantology from 5th to 8th October 2017. The Feria de Madrid exhibition site (IFEMA) provided the venue for the 26th annual conference.

Give patients the best treatment and service is the main motive in modern dentistry. To familiarize dental students and dentists from Croatia with the functionalities of the Implantmed, a 2 day event with the motto “Implantology Specialization” was organized by Territory Manager Damjan Gorenc in collaboration with W&H partner Inoval d.o.o. at the Dental University Zagreb.

With a series of events from 21st until 24th of August 2017, W&H provided excellent practical knowledge for surgical and dental treatment to experts from Panama and the whole of Latin America. The aim of the lectures and workshops was to provide in-depth insights of the latest W&H technology to dental experts, surgeons and W&H partners.

The WorldSkills Competition gives talented young people the chance to showcase their professional skills to a global audience. What’s more, this international competition has many additional benefits. In the following interview, we discuss the importance of professional competitions as part of W&H’s professional training programme and how the requirements of the WorldSkills Competition are changing.

In May and June 2017, two groups of postgraduate dentists from Mexico were offered the opportunity to travel to Salzburg in Austria and visit the headquarters of W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH. Their stay was focused on the maintenance of personal relationships and comprehensive familiarization with W&H’s innovative product range.

The ever-increasing digitalization is not only radically changing work processes and the structures in which we work together but is also re-aligning the requirements for professional qualifications. In the following interview experts from W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH discuss the challenges and opportunities of the digital transformation and how these have already been accepted and exploited in the company.

W&H is the first manufacturer to confirm that W&H piezo scalers can be used on patients with cardiac pacemakers without any concerns. With an independent expert opinion on piezo scalers, W&H is now giving users the necessary security for prophylaxis treatment of patients with cardiac pacemakers without any concerns.

For the students of Salzburg, the Digital Innovation Days held at the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce from 10-12 May 2017, were a chance to delve into the practical side of commerce. By developing an innovative product concept for daily teeth cleaning, the young team of students called “bRight” managed to impress the judges and scoop the first prize of € 1,000.

The outstanding development work of medical technology company W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH was the focus at the award of this year’s Salzburg Business Prize (Salzburger Wirtschaftspreis) on 27 April at WIFI Salzburg. W&H impressed the judges in the “Innovation” category with the world introduction of new and unique drive and lighting technology for dental turbines.

Since September 1st 2016 the two family-run businesses W&H and Planmeca have joined forces on the Indian dental market. On the 20th of April 2017 the new office was officially opened by W&H President Peter Malata and Planmeca President Heikki Kyöstilä. With the new premises and a highly skilled team on-site the cooperation partners have taken recent steps in India to localise their support centre.

What should a dental company be doing today in order to prepare for the future? How will it want to position itself in the future, and what role will be played by cooperation with other companies? At the IDS, the leading event for the international dental market, the Deutsche Ärzteverlag spoke to Roland Gruber, Head of Marketing and Sales for Germany and Austria, and Dr Michael Reiter, Vice President Product Management, about new partnerships and digital innovations.

Available 24/7 and always open for business – the W&H video channel is the ultimate source for rapid information tailored precisely to users’ needs. It’s now easier than ever to gain a comprehensive overview of the W&H range, access helpful tips or discover handy information on clinical topics.

During the summit on the German economy in Munich, Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the Internationale Handwerksmesse 2017, the leading trade fair for craft trades. W&H's trade partner RIEBL-Siebdruck used the W&H prosthodontic screwdriver to demonstrate the company’s high-quality work in the area of screen, digital and hybrid printing.

Interview with Peter Malata, Managing Director and owner of the W&H Group, talks about the positioning of the company, trends in the market and the responsibility of an entrepreneur today

On 20th March, Cologne’s Flora venue played host to W&H partners from around the globe and media representatives from the German-speaking world for the second time, as they all came together to learn first-hand about W&H’s current and future market activities, industry partnerships and technological innovations plus to strengthen long-standing business relationships. At a get-together for media representatives and an exclusive gala evening for partners, W&H showcased new products and proven classics from their extensive portfolio.

Everything runs smoothly when maintaining handpieces with the new Assistina TWIN in modern dental practices. One particular highlight of the automatic device is the short cycle time of just 10 seconds. During this time the spray channels of the dental instruments are flushed with cleaning solution and dried with compressed air, plus all gear parts are lubricated perfectly with W&H Service Oil F1.

"The sterilization process is optimized and integrates perfectly into the practice workflow. This also contributes to freeing up more time for the dental nurses, who can remain chairside at all times during treatment. " User report from Dr Paul Mattout, a dentist with his own practice in Marseilles, France.

The new W&H Implantmed and Piezomed are now available on a mobile trolley – optionally with the wireless foot control. The “Single Point of Operation” has all the central indications for oral surgery and implantology covered. At the same time, it also permits a particularly efficient workflow.

We were delighted that against tough competition, W&H (UK) were chosen as the Winners of the Product Launch of the Year Category with a very strong and eye catching Marketing Campaign utilising the Lisa bug. This included a clever teaser campaign and a broad spectrum of PR and advertising use.

The 35th edition of the CIOSP (Congresso Internacional de Odontologia de São Paulo) took place in São Paulo in February 2017. For the first time the class B sterilizer LINA was presented in Brazil and was very well received by the visitors. Another highlight was the W&H electric motor.

The logical and intuitively designed navigation system and the customizable program sequences allow the implantologist to concentrate on the essentials – namely the patient and the treatment.

“You gotta act” - or why the preparation in extraction of impacted teeth is so important! Guided by the belief that dentists and their patients deserve the best, W&H Bulgaria organized in November 2016 a clinical theoretical-practical course on the topic “Extraction of impacted teeth”. Lecturer of the event was the leading specialist in the field of dental surgery and implantology Dr. Branimir Kirilov.

United under the term Built-in Solutions, W&H offers a range of drive solutions that can be integrated in dental units. This makes it possible to upgrade existing treatment units with new functions and innovative drives, thereby customizing them to suit the changing needs of the dentists and dentistry as the profession evolves. As always, the highest level of treatment efficiency and ergonomics plus maximum comfort for both the user and patient alike are at the heart of W&H Built-in Solutions.

As a surprise to the market, the Austrian family-run enterprise W&H at EAO in Paris announced its exclusive cooperation with the renowned Swedish company Osstell, together with its presentation of the new lmplantmed generation. EDI Journal met W&H CEO Peter Malata, Osstell CEO Jonas Ehinger and Professor Neil Meredith, who originally developed the resonance frequency analysis (RFA) method.

FMV and Schalchen local authority have equipped Schalchen kindergarten with popular research lab. The Innviertel’s first ever discovery corner was opened on 10 January 2017 with the support of FMV GmbH, a subsidiary of W&H, and Schalchen local authority. The aim of the popular research lab for kindergartens is to stimulate the natural curiosity of the very young and to enable them to experience our living environment with all their senses.

W&H attracted attention once again at this year’s Austrian national vocational championships with another impressive performance. With confidence and outstanding professional finesse, Marco Kern and Florian Spitzwieser successfully mastered all of the tasks set by the board of judges in the “CNC lathe turning” category and between them managed to take home both 1st and 5th place. As the new national champion, Marco Kern has not only secured his place at the 2017 “World Skills” world vocational championships in Abu Dhabi, but is also following hot on the heels of Alexander Wagner, who won the national championships title for W&H last time around in 2014.

Since September 1st 2016 the two family-run businesses W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH from Austria and the Finnish dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca Oy have joined forces on the dental market in India. With establishing a shared office centre in Bangalore, as well as a specialized customer service network, the two companies will create a strong base for sustainable growth in the highly potential Indian market.

At the EAO’s 25th Annual Scientific Congress in Paris, W&H and Osstell presented the result of their current cooperation. Launched on the 1st of September 2016, the new W&H Implantmed surgical device with the optional W&H Osstell ISQ module, offers clinicians a unique system for a reliable assessment of the implant stability and the degree of osseointegration.

The new Implantmed surgical unit sets a benchmark in implantology! More than 3,000 visitors gathered at the Palais des Congrès de Paris to find out at first-hand about the latest product news and take part in interactive scientific sessions and discussions. With the presentation of the new Implantmed, which provides supporting functions for the surgical team, W&H made an impact at the congress.

The new Implantmed offers dental implant specialists a greater safety, simple operation, a high degree of precision and flexible application options. The new W&H surgical device supports practitioners both with its precise performance of oral surgery procedures and with its efficient time management.

The ISDH 2016 International Symposium on Dental Hygiene took place from 23–25 June in Basel, Switzerland. Held every three years, the conference is specifically aimed at dental hygienists and dental specialists. Some 1,600 visitors from all over the world took part in the conference, with potential customers taking the opportunity to test out W&H instruments and devices first hand.

Due to outstanding efforts in raising the standards of hygiene in the Nordic countries and an extraordinary contribution in increasing the patients’ safety within dentistry, Daniel Rulli, Product & Service Manager from W&H Nordic, was awarded with the Swedish Hygiene Prize 2016. With his specialist lectures and his enthusiasm over the years he shared his knowledge of hygienic requirements with dental practices and dental clinics to meet the standards and norms in the dental business.

A 2-day W&H workshop which was held in Bürmoos near Salzburg from 22 – 23 June 2016 focused on the latest piezo surgical techniques. Around 20 dentists from Romania and a large number of representatives from W&H’s Romanian partner seized the opportunity to familiarize themselves with present-day conservative methods in piezo surgery by attending an exciting array of presentations and using training units at the W&H headquarters in Burmoos.

Case Report: The Dome MedDental Clinic Dubai: The optimal and open design as well as the perfect arrangement of the reprocessing equipment not only enables the practice team to work efficiently, but also demonstrates the patients that the issue of hygiene is taken very seriously. The professional design of the reprocessing area in co-operation with Christian Stempf also convinced the Dubai Health Authority.

On the 9th and 10th of April W&H partner and distributor Oral Estetik Trejd Dooel and Area Manager Roland Wichmann organized the first theoretical and practical workshop on the topic of piezo surgery and implantology in Skopje (Macedonia). During the two day event lectures and hands-on trainings were in focus.

Experiencing technology away from the classroom environment featured on the timetables of around 25 class 3 pupils (aged 12 and 13) at the Neue Mittelschule St. Pantaleon middle school on 19 April 2016. The main focus of the event, which was held as part of the SPICI (Successful Stories about Professions in Cool Industries) project organized by the Federation of Austrian Industry Salzburg (Industriellenvereinigung Salzburg), was learning about exciting professions that would arouse the pupils' curiosity about technology.

As part of a workshop with Prof. Ralf Rößler (Scientific Director of the 'praxisDienste Institute' in Germany), four dental hygienists were given the chance to play an active part in the development of the piezo scaler tip range. Close collaboration between users and product developers results in the creation of innovative and efficient solutions for the dental industry.

With over 70 exciting experiments, which have been compiled in a handy guide, the discovery corner offers even the youngest of children the opportunity to discover phenomena from our own living environment through play under expert guidance. Since the start of this year, family company W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH has been the main sponsor.

On the occasion of its 25th Anniversary in 2016 Sonia Tracey, Managing Director of W&H UK gives an insight into the history and successful growth of W&H UK.On 1st July 1991 W&H UK was born. Today it employs 29 members of staff, looking after UK and Ireland and works with distributor partners to continue toenhance and build the W&H brand and sales of W&H products.

At the end of February, more than 45 guests accepted the invitation to attend the 28th W&H Innovation Day in San José in Costa Rica. As in the past few years, this year's event once again took place in a rather exclusive setting – this time it was the turn of the Holiday Inn hotel in Escazú to play host. Here, dentists had the chance to see the advantages of innovative ultrasound technology in oral surgery for themselves in the form of the W&H Piezomed surgical device, and find out more about powerful electric motors and devices used for the sterilization of dental instruments.

The future of dental practices is in automation and digitalization. Computer-assisted processes facilitate day-to-day tasks, offering reliability and efficiency at the same time. Devices such as Lisa and Assistina 3x3 help to create a balanced hygiene workflow which conserves resources. Seizing these opportunities allows dentists and practice teams to save valuable time, which they can then devote to their patients. (Authors: Jenny Hoffmann, Oemus Media AG)

The W&H UK website recently received praise in the category 'Website of the year', being rated as 'highly recommended'. The W&H website was described as: “An exceptional all-encompassing website which is easy to browse, intuitive and offers a raft of useful information alongside the general product descriptions.”

bone & tissue days Salzburg: The focus at the first ever specialist congress hosted jointly by W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH and botiss biomaterials GmbH on 4th and 5th December was on expert training. With a successful combination of state-of-the-art technologies and techniques, complemented by a range of guest speakers of the highest calibre, the bone & tissue days offered an insight into the latest treatment concepts in oral surgery.

Hygiene in practices is coming more and more into the public spotlight and occupying an ever larger part of day-to-day dentistry. The new product generation Assistina 3x3 saw the launch of the first device on the market to offer automatic internal and external cleaning as well as oil service of turbines and straight and contra-angle handpieces. Between one and three instruments can be cleaned and serviced per cycle.

Interview on the occasion of the company’s 125th anniversary: W&H was founded in 1890 and was the first European manufacturer to set innovative accents with their mechanically driven straight and angled handpieces. Marianne Steinbeck (EDI Journal) spoke with entrepreneur and managing director Dipl.-Ing. Peter Malata, whose family name W&H has been inseparable from since 1958.

The latest example of the successful W&H development series in the field of oral surgery is the new Piezomed piezosurgical device. Based on state-of-the-art piezo technology, the device employs high-frequency microvibrations. Another technological highlight is the patented automatic instrument detection system.

With the new Lisa sterilizer W&H offers to the most demanding dental practice a modern and high quality device with the highest sterilization efficiency: The W&H sterilizer features an accelerated type B sterilization cycle for an average load, an intuitive user interface and a unique system for Real Time Remote Monitoring via WiFi.

Discovering W&H technologies and products first hand. From 16 to 18 September, dentists from Peru attended selected talks at the W&H company headquarters in Bürmoos, in order to acquaint themselves with the latest W&H technology.

In order to cater for the high volume of short-haul journeys by employees travelling between factory 1 and factory 2, and promote a positive CO2 and cost balance, W&H has decided to add more electric cars to its fleet of vehicles.

In June 2015 the Clinical Innovations Award was awarded in the UK to most innovative solutions in the dental sector. The Synea Vision turbine with 5x ring LED+ by W&H was commended by the judging panel, due to its innovative lighting design. The Award was presented to W&H by Healthcare Learning, an independent and non-product related health organization in the UK.

W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH will finish the 2014/15 financial year with a significant growth in sales. Along with the introduction to the market of the first dental turbine in the world with a sterilizable ring LED in autumn 2014, which enables preparation without shadows for the first time, W&H is also setting new standards in piezo surgery with the new Piezomed surgical unit. The above achievements along with other milestones confirm the leading position of W&H in dental technology and the company’s 125 years of innovation.

For anyone working in periodontology, the international specialist trade fair 'EuroPerio' is not to be missed – a key date on the trade fair calendar for every periodontist and implantologist. EuroPerio is held every three years and this time it was London's turn to play host from 3–6 June.

On the 16th May 2015 W&H Bulgaria celebrated its 20th anniversary. The event was attended by more than 140 guests - dentists, distributors, deans of dental faculties, representatives of the dental associations, media and partners.

In order to respond to dentists needs and expectations even better in future, we have performed a customer satisfaction survey. As a thank you we have drawn winners among the many participants giving 15 attractive prizes. We warmly congratulate all the winners!

Efficient solutions for reliable sterilization of medical devices are the key to success in dental practices equipped with high-tech equipment. The rapid and effective reprocessing of dental instruments and materials is a focus of state-of-the-art technologies. With its unique combination of the latest technology and advanced functions, the new Lina sterilizer from W&H now steals the show with even shorter cycle times and optimised water consumption.

Green, green, green ... that was the theme at IDS 2015! W&H saw the IDS as yet another chance to celebrate its 125th anniversary, and the Austrian family business took this opportunity to reaffirm its place amongst the industry leaders in today's dental market. We would like to thank all of our customers, business associates and partners for the interesting and engaging dialogue and wish you the very best of success with the new W&H products.

W&H has focused on the requests and requirements of people for 125 years. Today, numerous innovations are synonymous with W&H and still characterize the technological advancement of modern dentistry.

The W&H exhibition stand is a centre of attraction for many visitors this time around. We have compiled some impressions for you. Enjoy!

The Penn Endo Global Symposium 2014 in Vienna will focus on the latest scientific concepts and expertise in conventional and surgical endodontics. From 4th to 6th December, experts from all over the world will be offering insights into the latest research findings and practical applications

Nowadays, however, it’s not really possible to use the smiling patient cliché as a unique selling point. W&H, with its unusual campaign that takes the dentist’s waiting room as its theme, has opted for completely different means of communication. “We don’t want to show off the smile. What we really want to do is to conjure that smile on the viewer’s face."

W&H has been an innovator in the production of precision dental instruments and devices for many years. The primary focus of a modern production philosophy is, on the one hand, a high degree of cost-efficiency and the implementation of high quality standards.

September 2014 saw around 800 leading periodontists, implantologists and oral surgeons from over 50 countries come together to attend the bone & tissue days in the Hotel InterContinental in Berlin. An exciting array of presentations focused on the latest findings and trends in the field of bone and tissue regeneration, risk factors for peri-implantitis and periodontitis as well as preclinical and clinical research.

Hygiene regulations, DIN standards, practice TÜV, academic guidelines, medical necessities, technical updates and natural empathy towards the patient – the day-to-day requirements in a dental practice are demanding and the responsibility great. For this reason, knowledge of ergonomics and efficiency are two of the fundamental qualities required of a dentist for safe, successful work.

On March 31st and April 1st the 36th Annual Scientific Conference on Dental Research, organised by the Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology was held at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The unique outdoor exhibition attracted approximately 1000 dentists from all over Vietnam.

The comparison clearly shows that while instruments with a conventional coating are already displaying significant signs of wear after two years of practice use, instruments coated with silicon oxide exhibit no signs of use at all. Thanks to the unique combination of high-grade base metal and an ultra-thin sealing layer, the W&H instruments are characterized by maximum robustness and value retention. However, not only is the lifetime significantly increased: the aesthetic appearance of the instruments is also maintained for several years - clearly an asset for any modern dental practice.

The surgical contra-angle handpieces WS-91 and WS-91 L G from W&H can now be used to separate displaced teeth at any point – even well towards the apex behind the maxillary molars. The extended angle between shank and burr axis enables comfortable access either buccally or occlusually. The Austrian innovator thus combines the features of conventional straight and contra-angle handpieces in a truly unique manner.

At the bone & tissue days Berlin, from 18th to 20th September, experts come together from all over the world to exchange their experiences with the latest surgical trends and treatment methods. Leading suppliers in the dental industry offering insights into global trends into not only oral and maxillofacial surgery but also implantology. In addition, there will be a range of selected workshops demonstrating the latest technologies and efficient treatment concepts. As a Gold Sponsor of this year’s bone & tissue days, W&H is emphasising the main features in the field of modern piezotechnology.

The latest web technologies now not only allow unlimited availability of information, but also offer unique presentation possibilities and a wide range of interaction opportunities. In addition, the integration of mobile devices opens up completely new dimensions in customer communication. The increasing use of social media channels has resulted in a shift in public perception. With integrated communication approaches and sophisticated networking of state-of-the-art online tools, W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos has been for many years working on intensive dialogue with customers and prospective customers all around the world.

Free dental care for people in need – the 18 m² walk-in clinic in Mainz provides assistance fast. In order to support the voluntary work being done by Professor Trabert and his team and press ahead with setting up extensive dental care for the needy, W&H recently donated to the cause in the form of dental handpieces.

Current developments focus on minimally invasive procedures with less post-operative pain for the patient and a faster healing time. Piezo technology has increasingly been finding its way into oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) and implantology for more than a decade. Maximum precision in surgical use and gentler treatment for the patient are just some of the advantages of this cutting-edge drive technology. With the new Piezomed, W&H can use state-of-the-art ultrasound technology for even the most demanding tasks in bone surgery, providing the surgeon with optimal support in his daily work.

Mechatronics, a symbiosis of mechanical engineering, electronics and IT, is gaining ever more importance at W&H. The latest mechatronic highlight at W&H is the development of a miniature generator for producing a self-induced LED light, which now forms an indispensible element in W&H turbines and contra-angle workpieces.

Experience a completely new way of seeing the world. W&H Augmented Reality (AR) technology makes W&H printed material come alive on the page for viewing in a completely new, interactive dimension. The printed picture magically becomes an animated 3D image or a video, making it a unique experience. Just try it out and you will find it fascinating.

With extraordinary creativity and design W&H South Korean partner Shinwon Dental, impressed and convinced the jury of the Seoul Dental Association (SDA) and was presented with the coveted SDA advertising award for its ad campaign for surgical instruments.

Dr. Martina Banze, Director Marketing at W&H (on the right), and Sonja Augustin, Director Sales Processes at W&H, proudly accept the award for the innovative communication project from Hannes Maier, CEO of Symbiosis.

At the end of February "umwelt service salzburg" (Salzburg environment service), an institution for promoting environmentally friendly activities, recognised eight companies for their outstanding contributions to environmental protection. W&H was awarded a prize in the energy category.

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With the Perfecta models, W&H has developed devices with which dental technicians can realise their full potential in the laboratory. An absolute world first: Both the motor handpiece and the high-speed handpiece include an integrated air-jet function. The user no longer has to keep reaching for the air gun and therefore saves a lot of time.

W&H has been recognized as one of the leading companies in the field of dental hygiene and in particular in the sterilization area. This was much appreciated, thus W&H decided to further strengthen this contribution to the market in to emphasise its commitment towards partners and customers by introducing a person totally devoted to hygiene and sterilizer education, the hygiene "ambassador" of the W&H group.

Since the launch of Lina at the IDS11, sales figures prove that Lina is a success not only in Europe. Lina is staying true to the W&H concept by offering exclusively type-B cycles and a short ECO-B cycle for your small loads.

Attractive and powerful are two words that perfectly describe the new W&H Implantmed. The new drive unit excels by virtue of its ease of operation, a powerful motor and a motorised thread cutter function.