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How open architecture CAD/CAM can benefit your practice

With exocad’s ChairsideCAD, clinicians have the freedom to choose the best hardware and software for same-day dentistry regardless of the product or system they prefer. The technology has been selected as a Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award recipient in 2019 and 2020. (Photo: exocad)

Dental Tribune USA

Tue. 13 April 2021

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ChairsideCAD, available from exocad, is the choice of software for leading manufacturers of dental CAD/CAM systems, according to the company, and it has been selected as a Cellerant Best of Class Technology Award recipient in 2019 and 2020.

“We are entering a new era in dentistry — one that will change how we diagnose, treat and manage our patients and practices,” said Dr. Lou Shuman, CEO of Cellerant and founder of the Best of Class Technology Awards. “This was a breakthrough year in product and services technologies. The panel spent hundreds of hours in close discussion reviewing and analyzing the corporate landscape. Pay close attention to our winners as they are truly leading the way to provide you what is best in today’s contemporary practice.”

With exocad’s ChairsideCAD, clinicians have the freedom to choose the best hardware and software for same-day dentistry regardless of the product or system they prefer. This is a groundbreaking evolution, according to the company, since historically the industry has been limited to specific workflows and specific hardware/software working together and adhering to a more closed architecture.

Derived from exocad DentalCAD, a signature software solution within the dental laboratory marketplace for more than a decade, ChairsideCAD includes dentalshare, a powerful collaboration tool for clinicians and labs, according to the company.

“We are honored to receive this prestigious industry award from our clinical audience. With exocad ChairsideCAD, clinicians can access labs, design and production centers with freedom of choice,” said Larry Bodony, president of exocad America. “With this open and flexible workflow, clinicians can maximize their return on investment as well as valuable chair time.”

“Our goal is to help the doctor make the best decisions for their office, which, in the end, benefits the patients that we all serve,” said John Flucke, DDS, Best of Class panel member. “I’m honored to be able to help my peers with the decision-making process and helping them wade through the plethora of high-tech products that can change offices and lives for the better.”

Bodony said, “Having received the Best of Class Award from the Cellerant Company and recognition from their exclusive panel of experts is truly an honor.”

(Source: exocad)

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ECC: A Growing Public Health Concern

ECC, defined by the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (AAPD) as the presence of decayed, missing, or filled tooth surfaces in children under 71 months of age, is a widespread issue affecting children globally.

A review from August 2025 in The International Dental Journal reports an alarmingly high prevalence of ECC in the Asia-Pacific region. Seven out of ten children under the age of five are affected, indicating a significant dental health concern for young children in these areas.

Beyond pain, infection, and functional impairments, ECC also leads to developmental delays and social exclusion. This study directly examined the association between ECC and mental development, providing deeper evidence in this research area.

The Study

The research involved 150 children aged 36–48 months, categorised into three groups: those with severe ECC (sECC), those with ECC, and caries-free children. The study included 48% girls and 52% boys.

All children were evaluated using the Turkish versions of the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ®-TR) for mental development and the Ages & Stages Questionnaire-Social Emotional (ASQ®-SE-TR) for emotional well-being.

The ASQ®-TR measured communication, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and personal-social development. The ASQ®-SE-TR measured social-emotional skills, self-regulation, compliance, affect, and peer interaction.

Key Findings

Children with sECC in all age groups had a higher risk of developmental delays and social-emotional problems than caries-free peers.
Notably, 48-month-old children with sECC faced the highest risks for developmental delays and caries. Two out of five had this risk. One out of three had lower developmental skills.
At 42 months, children faced the highest risk for developmental disability.
Boys had higher risks of developmental delays and problems than girls in all age groups.
The girls showed a higher risk for socio-emotional developmental delays, except in the 36-month-old group, where scores were low.
The research also emphasised the effect of parental education and socioeconomic status on development. Children with less-educated parents were more likely to have developmental delays and social-emotional challenges.

Clinical Implications: What Can You Do as a Clinician?

The study emphasises the importance of early intervention and preventive strategies to address ECC. One of the most effective ways to evaluate young children at risk of ECC is to use a multidisciplinary approach.

Key paediatric care requires early intervention, preventing oral disease, managing eruption and space issues, correcting adverse oral and breathing habits, addressing early orthodontic needs in cases of craniofacial anomalies, supporting nutrition and respiratory health, and monitoring posture. Also, prioritising the child's mental and cognitive development.

Applying this in practice enables clinicians to deliver scientific and practical support for children's growth and development. Researchers call for comprehensive oral health programs to protect children during critical developmental years and enhance their quality of life.

What’s Ahead?

As the first study of its kind to use standardised screening tools such as ASQ®-TR and ASQ®-SE-TR, it opens the door to further research in this critical area of pediatric health.

This study marks an important step in linking oral health to children's mental development. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to tackle ECC and support mental and social-emotional development. Addressing ECC early enables dental professionals to secure healthy smiles and brighter futures worldwide.