Cadent, Ltd., provider of the
OrthoCAD market-leading suite of 3-D digital solutions for the orthodontic
industry, today announced that Dr. Michael Mayhew presented the benefits of
OrthoCAD iQ(TM) at the combined 2006 Annual Meeting for the Northeastern
Society of Orthodontists (NESO) and Middle Atlantic Society of
Orthodontists (MASO) held earlier this month in the Bahamas. Dr. Mayhew, a
long-time user of the OrthoCAD iQ process, discussed the evolution of
bracket placement and shared with attendees how OrthoCAD iQ technology
improves patient care and decreases treatment time by providing more
accurate bracket placement.
"With OrthoCAD iQ, the benefits of placing brackets in the optimal
location became immediately clear," said Dr. Mayhew of Boone, North
Carolina, who integrated Cadent's Orthodontic services into his dental
practice three years ago. "I'm able to treat my patients more efficiently
by reducing the need to reposition brackets during treatment and minimize
the adjustments that typically need to be made toward the end of treatment.
When integrated completely into an orthodontic practice, OrthoCAD systems
have a positive impact on scheduling, workflow, and patient satisfaction."
Cadent's Orthodontic services, marketed under the brand name
OrthoCAD(TM), provide 3-D digital models for orthodontic treatment planning
and the correct placement of appliances. The OrthoCAD study model software
allows the orthodontist to make accurate measurements for a treatment plan
while at the same time eliminating plaster model storage and retrieval
issues. OrthoCAD's iQ service allows practitioners to go beyond the study
models to simulate treatment strategies and select and execute the most
appropriate treatment plan that includes more precise positioning of
orthodontic brackets. OrthoCAD services reduce the treatment time and
number of patient visits by more than 30 percent, benefiting patients and
orthodontists alike.
"Given that Dr. Mayhew was among the first in the country to add the
OrthoCAD iQ system into his practice, his personal experience with the
technology is extremely valuable to his peers," said Eldad Taub, president
and general manager of Cadent's OrthoCAD suite of products. "We are
encouraged to see Dr. Mayhew's positive outcomes with the OrthoCAD system
communicated to this important group of orthodontists."
The combined NESO and MASO meeting drew almost 900 attendees including
500 leading orthodontists from throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic
states to share and discuss orthodontic procedure technology and trends
that will help to improve orthodontic practice workflow.
About Cadent Ltd.
Cadent is the leading provider of 3-D digital solutions for the
orthodontic and dental industries. The company services thousands of cases
each week for a rapidly expanding customer base. Cadent's offerings improve
the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic and dental treatments while
increasing the revenue of dental healthcare providers. The company, founded
in 1999, is backed by a consortium of leading venture capital investors
including Apax Partners, J.P. Morgan Partners, Pitango Venture Capital,
STAR Ventures, and SV Life Sciences.
Cadent, Ltd.
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