BIOLASE Receives Russian Approval to Sell Waterlase iPlus(TM) All-Tissue Dental Laser Systems and iLase(TM) Portable Dental L...
September 13 2011 - 9:00AM
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BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLTI), the world's leading dental
laser manufacturer and distributor, today announced that it has
received approval from the Federal Service of Health Care and
Social Development Control to sell its Waterlase iPlus™ all-tissue
dental laser systems and iLase™ portable dental laser systems
throughout the Russian Federation. BIOLASE sells its products in
Russia exclusively through Moscow-based UNIDENT, the largest
supplier of dental equipment and materials in that country.
The Waterlase iPlus and iLase will be featured and available for
sale in Russia at the 30th Moscow International Dental Forum and
Exhibition (Dental-Expo 2011) on September 26-29, 2011 by UNIDENT.
With more than 25,000 attendees expected to attend, Dental-Expo is
the number one dental show in Russia and recognized as the premier
annual meeting point for dental professionals and industry.
Chairman and CEO Federico Pignatelli commented, "This is a
significant regulatory approval as it not only opens up the entire
Russian market for these revolutionary products, but it also comes
at the perfect time, on the eve of the most important dental show
of the year for the Russian dental community. It also marks another
significant achievement for our expanding international sales
organization.
"We are optimistic that the reception for our products will be
strong in Russia based on the fact that the response to previous
demonstrations of the Waterlase iPlus and iLase has been
overwhelming," Pignatelli added. "These products will help draw
attention to the potential of pain-free laser dentistry, its ease
of use and clinically superior results as we establish our laser
technology as essential tools in advanced dentistry to new
potential customers around the world."
Chief Technology Officer Dmitri Boutoussov, Ph.D., said, "We are
very excited to bring our flagship products to Russia, especially
since the YSGG technology was conceived in Russia and perfected and
engineered in the USA, to make it the prominent laser technology in
dental and medical surgery. Russia has shown tremendous appetite
for adopting the latest medical technologies as there is a great
demand and resources available not only in the metropolitan areas,
but also in many other regions of the Russian Federation."
The Waterlase iPlus, with its Intuitive Power Control, not only
addresses the key functional needs for the next generation of laser
dentists, but it also delivers double the power and cutting speed
with unparalleled control and versatility for all laser dentist
users, from the beginner to the expert. Performing most types of
procedures with the new Waterlase iPlus provides minimal to no pain
or discomfort, minimizes the need for local anesthetic in most
restorative cases, eliminates the risk of bacterial and viral
cross-contamination associated with conventional drills and burs,
and results in preserving the tissue biologically intact, and
without causing the damaging micro-fractures of the tooth structure
and avoiding the necrosis caused by heat and abrasion.
The iLase diode laser is the world's first portable, wireless,
battery-operated laser for dentists and hygienists for performing a
full-range of minimally invasive soft-tissue and hygiene
procedures. It is also the first completely self-contained,
hand-held dental laser that includes the laser, user interface,
battery power, and controls in a single, integrated handpiece with
no foot pedals or cords.
About UNIDENT UNIDENT is the biggest supplier of dental equipment and
materials in Russia. Since its foundation in 1994, thoroughness and
professionalism in work with partners have been accomplishments of
the company. UNIDENT exclusively represents to the Russian market
products of world-known manufacturers, such as Kodak Dental
Systems, BIOLASE, Dental Art, Castellini, J.Morita and others. The
company supplies more than 15,000 clinics in Russia and CIS with
equipment and materials. http://www.unident.net/en
About BIOLASE Technology, Inc. BIOLASE
Technology, Inc., the World's leading Dental Laser Company, is a
medical technology company that develops, manufactures and markets
dental lasers and also distributes and markets dental imaging
equipment, products that are focused on technologies that advance
the practice of dentistry and medicine. The Company's laser
products incorporate patented and patent pending technologies
designed to provide clinically superior performance with less pain
and faster recovery times. Its imaging products provide
cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver the best
results for dentists and patients. BIOLASE's principal products are
dental laser systems that perform a broad range of dental
procedures, including cosmetic and complex surgical applications,
and a full line of dental imaging equipment. Other products under
development address ophthalmology and other medical and consumer
markets.
For updates and information on laser and Waterlase dentistry,
find BIOLASE at http://www.biolase.com, Twitter at
http://twitter.com/GoWaterlase, and YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/user/Rossca08.
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