Appointment to CarieScan Board (7641K)
21 July 2011 - 4:00PM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 7641K
3D Diagnostic Imaging PLC
21 July 2011
For Immediate Release 21 July 2011
3D DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PLC
("3D")
Appointment of ex-KaVo CEO to Board of CarieScan
3D is pleased to announce that Stefan Kaltenbach, a well-known
and highly respected figure in the global dental industry, is to
join the board of its wholly owned subsidiary CarieScan Limited
("CarieScan" or the "Company"), as a non-executive director. It is
anticipated that Mr Kaltenbach's direct experience and connections
will be of considerable assistance to the Company as it rolls out
its product offering.
CarieScan is the developer and supplier of an integrated caries
management support system ("CMSS"), which the Directors believe to
be a world first. The CMSS comprises the CarieScan PRO, a handheld
device for the early detection of tooth decay, and RemoteView, a
software package which uses Bluetooth technology to record the data
gathered by the CarieScan PRO for instant display on a computer
screen and for recall at a later date. In combination they allow
for the comprehensive monitoring of the progression or regression
of tooth decay and the efficacy of the treatment being applied to
treat the condition.
Stefan Kaltenbach is managing director and sole limited partner
of Orangedental GmbH & co. KG ("Orangedental") based in
Biberach Germany. Orangedental markets software solutions for
dentists and is a distributor and manufacturer of high-quality
dental products in the areas of 3D / digital X-ray and optical
imaging. Earlier this year Orangedental was appointed as
CarieScan's distribution partner in Germany, Austria and
Switzerland.
Prior to founding Orangedental, Mr Kaltenbach was Chief
Executive Officer, part owner and a member of the advisory board of
KaVo Dental GmbH & Co. KG ("KaVo") in Germany. KaVo, in 1998
introduced the world's first early caries detection device - the
DIAGNOdent. At the time of its introduction this was a leading edge
technology product that went on to generate significant sales
revenues for KaVo on a worldwide basis.
Mr Kaltenbach is also a member of the supervisory boards of
several companies in Germany, Switzerland and the United States,
primarily companies in the medical technology, dental and software
industries, and chairman of the German software company Ametras
Informatik AG and vice chairman of the supervisory board of
Valtronic Technologies S.A. Mr Kaltenbach has a degree in economics
from Ludwig Maximilians Universitat in Munich.
Graham Lay, Chief Executive Officer of 3D Diagnostic Imaging
said, "We believe that this appointment will significantly
strengthen CarieScan's board as Stefan Kaltenbach has direct
experience of a successful product roll out in the dental
diagnostic sector and is a highly regarded figure in the wider
dental supply industry. We look forward to working with him in the
future."
ENDS
For further information please contact:
3D Diagnostic Imaging Plc +44 (0) 1624 679000
Graham Lay, CEO
Oliver Cooke, CFO
finnCap NOMAD & Broker
Geoff Nash +44 (0)20 7600 1658
Henrik Persson
Stephen Norcross (broking)
Buchanan Scotland +44 (0) 131 226 4427
Diane Stewart +44 (0) 207 466 5000
Carrie Clement
Notes to Editors:
3D own the protected rights to a technology platform with a
number of significant potential commercial applications. CarieScan
Ltd, a 3D company, produce a Caries Management Support System
("CMSS") which includes the CarieScan PRO(TM) data detection
device, and RemoteView software, providing the display, capture,
storage and recall of caries data to enable dentists and hygenists
to undertake automated monitoring of caries for the first time.
The CarieScan PRO(TM) measures the presence of tooth decay
earlier and more accurately than any other device on the market and
is more than 90% accurate in detecting both sound and carious
teeth, well ahead of other methods. It detects "hidden" decay,
providing dental practitioners with the opportunity to arrest or
even reverse decay, driving the trend towards preventative dental
care.
The lightweight CarieScan PRO(TM) detection monitor not only
offers best-in-class performance for decay detection but also
allows easy monitoring of the effect of treatment regimes to show
decay advancement or regression, thus enabling dentists to tailor
treatment to the needs of the patient at a low cost. The CarieScan
PRO(TM) consists of a hand piece and a disposable sensor which is
held against the tooth being examined in a process which takes
approximately 4 seconds per tooth with the result displayed on the
CarieScan PRO(TM).
The RemoteView software application changes the paradigm for
Caries Monitoring. Working wirelessly with the CarieScan PRO, all
data (Tooth Number, Site Information and measurement results) are
captured and displayed in a number of available formats. Once
captured, data is available for review and forms part of a
monitoring record. Disease progression and regression can easily be
monitored. All CarieScan PRO units are shipped with a Bluetooth
dongle enabling any XP/Vista/Windows 7 PC to communicate with the
PRO. The CarieScan Caries Monitoring System is the first dedicated
wireless monitoring system.
This information is provided by RNS
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