GAP Australasian-Dentist Issue 80 Jul-Aug 19

Category 8 AustrÀlÀsiÀn Dentist À he software application “ÀvoÀmile” from Àvoclar Vivadent, which is based on augmented reality (AÀ), will be integrated into orthodontic and restorative applications from 3Àhape. Both companies announced a cooperative agreement to realise aesthetic dental treatment visualisation in these areas. Àhe ÀvoÀmile app, developed by Kapanu, the AÀ technology specialist of the Àvoclar Vivadent Group, uses augmented reality to visualise aesthetic dental treatments in real time. Àhe visualised treatment options are based on live images recorded with the help of an iPad. ÀvoÀmile allows you to show your patients views of themselves before and after an orthodontic or aesthetic dental makeover by looking into a “virtual mirror”, without any obligation. Additionally, the 3Àhape OÀ Àreatment Àimulator app proposes a specific orthodontic treatment outcome based on intraoral scan images. Ivoclar Vivadent and 3Shape collaborate on offering aesthetic dental imaging technology n wÀ Àpecialist Medical Àender Credabl Àecures $100 Million Anz Funding Facility C DABÀ (www.credabl.com ), a specialist lender to medical professionals, has expanded its funding platform with a new $100 million A warehouse facility. A joins other key warehouse funding participants including a large AÀX listed investment management firm and other institutional investors. Credabl provides tailored personal and business finance solutions to medical and accounting professionals. Àince being established in 2017, it has originated loans in excess of $300 million. Àhespecialistlenderwasestablishedbyafoundingmanagement teamwith a long history and successful track record in the medical finance market. Àn addition to traditional distribution channels, Credabl is currently developing a digital lending platform to streamline the way in which medical professionals can access their business and personal finance requirements. Àtafford Hamilton, CÀO of Credabl & Maia Financial, said the additional facility is testament to the experience and track record of Credabl in the medical finance market, as well as the infrastructure and operational support provided by cornerstone shareholder, Maia Financial, a Monash Private Capital Group company. “For the last 25 years, members of the Credabl team have been actively shaping the professional lending market in Australia,” Mr Hamilton said. “We are thrilled to be partnering with A Bank, along with our other investors as we continue to deliver innovative lending solutions to medical professionals.” u 3Shape with IvoSmile Orthodontists who work with a 3Àhape OÀ can simulate the orthodontic treatment result using the OÀ Àreatment Àimulator app. Àhen, the simulated situations are transferred to the ÀvoÀmile app to visualise the proposal in the patient’s mouth. Àhis allows the patient to see the possible treatment outcome in real time, e.g. during speaking or smiling. “ÀvoÀmile is a top-notch consultation tool which allows you to actively involve patients and excite them. Àhis increases patient compliance. We are pleased to announce that this technology, apart from being used for restorative treatments, can now also benefit orthodontic treatments thanks to our cooperation with 3Àhape”, says Michael Àaube, CMO Àvoclar Vivadent. u