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ATLANTA, July 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) announced that it will provide four additional Atlanta-based children with complimentary orthodontic care through its Gift of a Smile program. GSO established the Gift of a Smile program in 2016 to celebrate the grand opening of its Atlanta clinic. Since its inception, the program has provided free orthodontic care to thirteen (13) children in the metro Atlanta area, as part of the School’s pledge to provide $100,000 in complimentary orthodontic care to children who need braces but cannot otherwise afford it.

To nominate a child go to bracestoday.com/gift to submit. Nominations can be made through August 31, 2020. Winners will be selected September 16.

Past recipients are grateful for the impact the program has had on their children’s lives. "It’s almost like night and day," said LaTresha McGowan, who raises Gift of a Smile recipient Solomon and his brother Philip with her sister, Rashuana McGowan. "Solomon used to mumble and hide his mouth behind his hand. He smiles all the time now, actively participates in family events, and seeks out new friends and new experiences."

For Decatur resident Oli Soler, a dental receptionist and mother of Gift of a Smile recipient Damian Soler, 16, it has been a wonderful journey. "Seeing his smile change and his confidence grow has been a blessing. The staff and doctors at GSO are amazing and we are so thankful for this incredible gift." 

To see how braces can dramatically impact a child’s life, Lawrenceville’s Savien Cox and his mom Clarissa share their story on YouTube at: https://bit.ly/31OmFXx

GSO’s Gift of a Smile is just one part of its mission to provide increased access to the highest quality orthodontic care at a lower cost than private practice orthodontics. GSO also has the Purple Heart Smiles program, which provides free orthodontic care to the children of Purple Heart recipients. To date, GSO has provided over twenty-four (24) children of Purple Heart recipients with complimentary care.  Both programs combined have provided more than $125,000 in complimentary orthodontic care to Atlanta’s deserving children.

"Increasing the access to orthodontic care is a core part of our mission here at the Georgia School of Orthodontics. We are honored to provide these deserving children with free orthodontic care. We hope that we can in some small way alleviate the financial burden and stress that COVID-19 has caused local families," said Dr. Randy Kluender, President of the GSO Board of Trustees.

For more information on the School’s Gift of a Smile program, and to determine your child’s eligibility please visit www.BracesToday.com/Gift . For more information about GSO, visit GSOrthodontics.org. To schedule a complimentary consultation, visit bracestoday.com or call 770.351.7737.

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Statement by Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse, regarding Dentsply Sirona

"We regret the cancellation that we have received from Dentsply Sirona for the coming IDS 2021. The management of the US-American group informed us in a personal dialogue that unfortunately the current effects of the global Corona crisis have made this step unavoidable. At the same time, Dentsply Sirona expressly underlined the role of IDS as the leading international trade fair and assured that it would be participating at future events.

We, Koelnmesse and the GFDI Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Dental-Industrie mbH, the commercial enterprise of the VDDI (Association of German Dental Manufacturers e.V.) are totally convinced that IDS 2021 will do justice to its decisive role as the leading global trade fair in ensuring a successful re-start of the industry after the acute phase of the Corona crisis has eased. The industry needs a strong driver precisely now, which under the best possible framework conditions will guarantee a safe, personal exchange and thus provide impulses for new business. All the more so since a large share of the exhibitors of IDS are medium-sized companies, which are reliant on the urgently needed economic effects that ensue from the appeal of a strong marketing platform.

The remaining eight months until IDS 2021 is staged in mid-March give us time to further prepare all of the measures necessary for a successful and safe event. We have over the past months in the course of intensive processes and in close collaboration with all of the relevant authorities developed a wide-ranging concept for the re-start of the trade fairs in Cologne under the title #B-SAFE4business. Following this concept, IDS will also inspire the dental business amid the conditions of the new normality."

About IDS

IDS (International Dental Show) takes place in Cologne every two years and is organised by the GFDI Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Dental-Industrie mbH, the commercial enterprise of the Association of the German Dental Industry e.V. (VDDI) and is staged by Koelnmesse GmbH, Cologne.

CASPR Medik Technology Has Been Proven in Hospitals to Provide Continuous, Safe Disinfection in Occupied Space

Dallas, TX – July 27, 2020 –  2C MedTech, a healthcare product developer and distributor specializing in commercializing real innovations with true impact, is partnering with CASPR™ Group to introduce CASPR’s next generation disinfection technology to dental offices across the globe.

Previously only available to hospitals as an in-duct HVAC product, CASPR Medik™ is now available to dental offices as an HVAC solution as well as a new portable unit called CASPR Compact Medik.

CASPR, which stands for Continuous Air and Surface Pathogen Reduction was originally developed for hospitals, to reduce the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). Given the heightened awareness of the risk to dental professionals from Aerosol Generating Procedures, CASPR chose to make the CASPR Medik products available to dental offices.
At the heart of the CASPR system is its Medik disinfection technology which reacts with the H2O molecules found in the air to continuously create highly effective oxidizing molecules such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).
These molecules are delivered at safe levels to reduce clinically relevant pathogens, including viruses. CASPR is safe for use in occupied space and does not interrupt patient care.
“CASPR Medik is a great option for dental offices concerned with reducing air and surface pathogens.” says 2C MedTech CEO, Lea Ellermeier. “The new CASPR Compact Medik is plug and play. it is easy to install and virtually silent.”
According to practicing dentist and CDC consultant Dr. Margaret Scarlett, “When it comes to controlling pathogens associated with dental aerosols, CASPR Medik technology can be a highly-effective first line of defense.”
The main benefits of CASPR Medik technology include the following:
Up to 99.96% kill rate of bacteria, viruses, and molds on surfaces
Provides continuous air and surface protection
Safe for use in occupied spaces like waiting rooms and operatories
Proven to be highly effective against pathogens, odors, and VOCs

The mobile version of the technology, CASPR Compact Medik, is small, portable, and easy to deploy where needed in dental offices of all sizes.  Each unit can cover an area up to 1,500 square feet and has a list price of $1,850. The product is available for pre-order and is expected to ship mid-August.  CASPR in-duct units are priced according to the square footage of the area where they are deployed. Both versions of CAPR Medik can be ordered at www.2cmedtech.com.
For more details on the science behind the CASPR and how it compares to other infection control technologies, download the free whitepaper “The Role of Air Disinfection in Mitigating the Risks of Aerosol Generating Procedures” by visiting  https://2cmedtech.com/caspr/caspr-compact-medik .
About 2C MedTech:
With U.S. headquarters in Dallas, Texas, 2C MedTech is a wholly owned subsidiary of 2C Dental AG. The Company also operates under the name 2C Dental Technologies Inc. The Company is led by a team of experienced medical device entrepreneurs, inventors and clinicians who have launched disruptive technology products in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
In 2020, 2C MedTech became the CASPR Group’s representative to the dental market, bringing Continuous Air and Surface Pathogen Reduction to dental practices throughout the United States. In 2019 the company developed the 2CLEAR™ System for Aesthetic Orthodontics, a new hybrid approach that combines the world’s thinnest, most aesthetic orthodontic bracket that doubles as an aligner attachment during aligner therapy. For more information, visit www.2CMedTech.com.
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