Patterson Dental Releases CAESY DVD 9

ST. PAUL, Minn. – (October 6, 2009) – Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. introduces CAESY DVD 9, the newest version of its DVD format patient education software. With CAESY DVD 9, dental professionals can efficiently and consistently explain diagnoses, procedures, alternatives and post-op instructions in operatories and consult rooms. The new version includes seven new presentations, as well as 29 updated presentations to enhance patient education throughout the practice.

The DVD features a completely updated esthetics section, as well as all-new modules on Digital Panoramic X-ray, the Caries ID detection wand, Medications, Esthetic Crown Lengthening, Free Gingival Graft, Sinus Lift, and Subepithelial Gingival Graft. Keeping pace with changes in the industry, CAESY DVD 9 also features updated CAD/CAM presentations to include the new CEREC AC powered by Bluecam. New 3-D animations and live-action video also help keep the presentations fresh.

“Dental technology is always changing, and the new CAESY DVD 9 reflects that,” says Jana Berghoff, Patterson Dental corporate technology manager. “Patterson Dental prides itself on its ability to keep its offerings current, providing dental practices with the most relevant and contemporary patient education.”

CAESY Education Systems has been dentistry’s premier developer of leading-edge patient education technology and content since 1993. CAESY was acquired by Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. in May 2004. The award-winning multimedia information on preventive, restorative and esthetic treatment options helps dental practices educate their patients and grow their practices. The CAESY content is distributed via video and computer networks or DVD players throughout the clinical and reception areas of the dental practice. The family of products includes CAESY DVD, Smile Channel DVD and CAESY Enterprise, which includes CAESY, Smile Channel and ShowCase. For more information, visit www.caesy.com or call 1-800-294-8504.