Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. Enters into Unprecedented Agreement with Boston University to Enable it to Become Nation’s First All-Digital Dental School
Boston University Henry M. Goldman
School of Dental Medicine Students to Learn about Complete Digital Workflow
Process in Fully Equipped Operatories
Charlotte,
NC (October 10, 2014) – Sirona Dental Systems, Inc., the company that pioneered
digital dentistry, has recently entered into a unique digital dentistry agreement
with Boston University
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) that will enable GSDM to
become the first all-digital school of dentistry in the nation, providing
dental students at GSDM the opportunity to learn about the current digital
dentistry landscape in fully equipped operatories.
Specifically, all dental students will have
ready access to the latest digital equipment purchased from Sirona in order to
experience a full digital dentistry workflow, including both dental and
laboratory techniques and applications. The GSDM Patient Treatment Centers will
now be furnished with equipment from Sirona’s CEREC®, Schick, GALILEOS
and inLab® product lines.
A digital dentistry task force was
established to transform the dental school curriculum to a completely digital
learning environment. The task force set out with a goal to provide students
with all of the tools needed for comprehensive treatment plans and efficient
delivery of the highest level of oral healthcare using digital dental
technologies. It evaluated the necessary facilities, equipment and
technical support required to create a seamless all-inclusive system. GSDM
sought to make the digital conversion as user-friendly and seamless as
possible. The findings of that task force led GSDM to enter into an agreement
with Sirona that will enable GSDM to become the first all-digital school of
dentistry in the nation. Sirona is able to offer an expansive leading product
portfolio, strong technical support and seamless technology integration
capabilities. Sirona’s digital technology is used as an educational tool as
well as for hands-on clinical experience in the majority of dental schools.
“We are honored to enter into this first of
its kind endeavor with Boston University,” remarked Jeffrey Slovin, President
and CEO of Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. “Students will get to experience the
true workings of a current dental practice environment and we commend the
University for leading the way towards educating its students using digital
dentistry techniques. We are pleased to collaborate with Boston University in
setting the stage for the future of dental education.”
About
Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.
Sirona, the
dental technology leader, has served dealers and dentists worldwide for more
than 130 years. Sirona develops, manufactures and markets a complete line of
dental products, including CAD/CAM restoration systems (CEREC), digital
intra-oral, panoramic and 3D imaging systems, dental treatment centers and
handpieces. Visit www.sironausa.com for more information about Sirona
and its products.
About
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Founded in
1963, the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is the
premier academic dental institution promoting excellence in dental education,
research, oral healthcare and community service to improve the overall health
of the global population. With a faculty of more than 325 educators,
clinicians, and researchers and more than 250 staff members, the School offers
a full spectrum of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral specialty education programs
and a complete range of graduate programs and degrees to more than 700
students.
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