Unified Network of Services

The new brand, Conexiant, is redefining the experience for HCPs by leveraging its core strengths in content innovation. Combining unparalleled medical expertise and advanced technology, Conexiant stands poised to lead the future of healthcare communications and education.

"Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for us, as we build upon the rich legacies of industry leadership that each of our businesses has achieved," said Charlie Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Conexiant. "This solid foundation empowers us to unify our business under a single brand and identity, dedicated to serving healthcare, advancing medical knowledge, enhancing patient care, and fostering professional development."

A New Era of Healthcare Connectivity and Precision

Drawing on over three decades of collective experience and representing more than 30 industry-leading publication titles across multiple specialties, Conexiant’s unified network reaches an expansive audience of over 2.6 million HCPs across diverse specialties, ensuring unparalleled access and connectivity across the healthcare landscape.

Conexiant offers a content-rich experience:

• Personalized Content: Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, information is tailored to fit the unique needs of various medical specialties, offering personalized, relevant, and actionable information.
• Comprehensive Coverage: The extensive network covers a vast array of therapeutic areas, offering insights into the latest medical research, clinical practices, and healthcare regulations.
• Enhanced Accessibility: Going beyond traditional news delivery, the platform offers professionals an immersive learning experience. It features a comprehensive content library and a dynamic hub for clinical and educational resources, fostering interactive and engaging professional development.
• Expansion and Innovation: Entering multiple adjacent specialties, and adopting a more focused approach in international markets, Conexiant is providing the highest level of engagement in a bespoke experience.

“As we take this exciting step forward, I am proud of how we've harnessed years of data and cutting-edge AI and Machine-Learning technologies to create a unique, high-quality experience for healthcare providers,” said Lee Schweizer, Chief Digital Officer, Conexiant. “Our unified brand will provide innovative user journeys and keep professionals informed with breaking news and in-depth analysis. Now, we can serve as a single stop for professionals, connecting them with thought leaders, a vibrant community, larger healthcare systems, and industry partners.”

Optimized Engagement Solutions Tailored for the Healthcare Industry

By partnering with Conexiant, clients can engage audiences at a specialty or topic-specific level on the network or use fully branded platforms that extend their business, enhancing interaction, engagement, and educational experiences. This allows healthcare businesses to focus on strategic initiatives rather than operational logistics, reducing the need for multiple vendors and streamlining production, distribution, and engagement processes.

“We are proud of the team’s efforts in the transformation of BroadcastMed into Conexiant,” said Brennan Mulcahey, BroadcastMed's Chair of the Board and Partner at 424 Capital. “This evolution embodies the strategic vision we had when combining this portfolio of businesses together. It is a testament to the hard work and expertise of the entire team, and we look forward to continuing to support their innovative efforts as they lead the way in delivering exceptional value to healthcare providers and industry partners alike.”

Invitation to Experience the New Conexiant

Conexiant warmly invites the healthcare industry to explore the enriched capabilities and enhanced functionalities of its newly launched network. HCPs can enjoy the latest clinical information and breaking news as it happens, clients can expect a significant enhancement in how they connect with and engage healthcare providers.

Visit to learn more:

Healthcare Professionals: conexiant.com

Industry Partners: conexiant.com/pr

About Conexiant

Conexiant is a premier global healthcare destination, renowned for its trusted clinical content, extensive audience engagement, and comprehensive educational library. The integrated platform, encompassing digital solutions, events, learning, and publications, fosters enhanced dialogue, connectivity, and outcomes for over 2.6 million healthcare practitioners and those looking to engage with them. Conexiant builds a community of the largest and most sought-after healthcare audiences, leveraging an industry-leading portfolio of brands and solutions. By driving effective marketing, education, and engagement strategies, clients are empowered to reach their target audience and maximize their return on investment. For more information, visit conexiant.com.

For media inquiries, please contact: pr@conexiant.com

The dental industry recently lost a great leader in the community. Rebecca Binder, Executive Director of the Benco Family Foundation, passed away last week at the too-young age of 57, following a valiant battle with breast cancer.

Rebecca was a friend and colleague to the DTA & the DTA Foundation. It was a privilege to work with her on the Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship and the new Larry & Sally Cohen Endowed Scholarship Fund for Dental Hygiene. She worked hard and thoughtfully to address access to care and education for those who were often overlooked or left behind. 

As Executive Director of the Benco Family Foundation, Rebecca spearheaded projects that improved access to dental care around the world (Global Smiles Foundation), educated children in poor communities on dental health (Lessons in a Lunchbox), and provided tuition for dental students of color (the Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship).

If you would like to make a donation in Rebecca's memory, the family has established the Rebecca Binder Memorial Scholarship Fund at Moravian Academy (7 East Market Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018) to provide scholarships for disadvantaged children in the Lehigh Valley and a fund-raiser at Memorial Sloan Kettering to fight rare forms of breast cancer at http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/RebeccaBinder

Rebecca's life will be celebrated with a Memorial Service on Monday, July 31st at 11AM at Temple Keneseth Israel, 2227 Chew Street, Allentown PA. The family will receive visitors at their home on Monday, July 31st from 6-9PM, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2-4PM and 6-9PM.

Click here to read the full obituary. 

The dental industry community recently lost a great colleague, partner, ambassador, and friend. After a prolonged battle with cancer, Michael Paul Beaudoin passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023. Mike leaves behind his wife Laura of 37 years, two beautiful children and a granddaughter, who was an especially bright light in his life.

Mike began his dental career over 30 years ago in 1990, as a field sales person in Colorado, with Ormco orthodontics, part of the former Sybron Dental group. Immediately successful, he earned top Sales Person of the Year honors twice in his first three years, prior to being promoted to the Sales Operations Manager at Kerr in 1993. Over the next 20 years, Mike saw numerous roles of increasing responsibility rising to the position of VP of Corporate Accounts in North America. Over the span of his career, Mike’s unforgettable smile, contagious positive energy and commitment to serving his customers won him friends and fans across the industry among his dealer customers, industry peers and within Kerr/Envista.

“Yes, we were all devastated by the news. Mike called on NDC for years and always had respect and consideration for the independent distributors. As stated in his obituary, his smile was contagious! He often came to see us in Nashville with his boots and cowboy hat!” –Lori Paulson, NDC.
  
“Mike was one of the first people I met when I started working at Kerr 29 years ago. Mike was one of the people I interviewed with–we ended up playing Nerf basketball in his office as he interviewed me with great questions to see if I would be a good fit for the Kerr culture. This typified what Mike was all about; a keen awareness for business while also being light-hearted, quick to praise, slow to anger and always with a smile. Mike was a gentleman’s gentleman – extremely respectful of others at all times and a kind man while also being strong. He will be missed.” –Ed Shellard, United Concordia.
  
“Mike was a good friend. I was introduced to him upon joining Danaher’s dental platform in 2015 and was taken by how committed, insightful, collaborative, and genuine he was. Everyone liked him. I remember the day he handed in his resignation, convinced that he would be a burden to the organization if he was unable to balance his work and health. I encouraged him to stay–he was a valuable member of our team and I wanted to make sure he knew we would be here for him. He stayed for 4 more years. Even after he retired, he never stopped caring about us and this industry. Mike had a heart of gold and we will miss him.” –Amir Aghdaei, Envista Dental.
  
For those wishing to make a gift in Mike’s honor, the Beaudoin family would welcome your support by either contributing to the American Cancer Society, or The Leonard Cancer Institute at Mission Hospital.

It is with profound sadness to announce that Ann Battrell, CEO of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), passed away on June 7, 2023.
 
ADHA 2022-2023 President Dawn Ann Dean, R.D.H., M.S.D.H., describes Battrell as a strategist, innovator and collaborator who believed in the collective power of the profession, determined to ensure dental hygiene was represented and heard.
 
"Those fortunate to personally have known and worked with Ann throughout the years, know that she was a tour de force for our association and the dental hygiene community and moved mountains for our profession. She was also an innovator, mentor and light. We have lost a great visionary, partner, and champion for our profession, and the world has lost an incredible human being. Ann’s spirit will remain an integral part of the foundation of the ADHA and its driving force in the next century of exploration, discovery and innovation."
 
A tribute to her memory is planned for July 7, 2023, during the Opening General Session of the ADHA 2023 Annual Conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, to celebrate her life, leadership and legacy in the dental hygiene profession and ADHA.
 
A press release has been issued and can be accessed here. Messages of condolence can be sent to CEOcondolences@adha.net.

Jitendra Rai (JR) Agarwala, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Rochester, NY on Saturday, March 12th

JR was born in 1938 in Meerut, India. He moved to Germany around 1960 to study printing engineering, where he gained his technical degree. He then moved to London, England approximately 1965 where he worked for Macmillan Publishers House before starting his own business. A serial entrepreneur, who eventually moved to Rochester, NY in 1987 to start a successful dental and medical supply business. His company was named the fastest growing dental company in the early 2000’s and he was always innovative. He prided on having local same-day delivery and computerized his business in 1989, the first dental company in the nation to do this. An avid fan of technology, he started utilizing QR codes in the early 2000’s and was a trailblazer being a minority owned businessman who became the first minority owned distributor for 3M in their history, in 2006. He was using his printing skills to produce high quality publications.

Beyond his professional success his family (and friendships) meant the world to him. He was a devoted “Papa, Nanu, Dadu and Raje;” A community well-wisher and a caring friend, who kept everyone around him focused with his worldly wisdom. Offering support to all of those that needed it, friend, foe or stranger, he touched many lives and offered stability to all. Also an ardent supporter of the Hindu Temple of Rochester where he was actively involved as President, Treasurer and as a member of Board of Trustees.

Survived by his wife, Usha Agarwala; daughter, Shelly Agarwala; son, Amit Rai Agarwala; grandchildren, great grandchild, cousins and many nieces and nephews.

On Monday, March 20, 2023, Jitendra’s family are inviting family and friends to attend his service at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services (3325 Winton Rd S.). A private cremation service will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, we ask donations be made to the MDS Foundation DONATE ONLINE, the International Myeloma Foundation DONATE ONLINE or the Hindu Temple of Rochester DONATE ONLINE.

It is with great sadness that DTA is sharing the news that Martin Bert Wolf from Flow Dental passed away on February 17th. Martin was 86 years young. Martin founded Flow X–Ray in 1973. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the DMA. He was active in the ADTA as well as the DTA. Martin was a mentor to many individuals in the dental industry including his beloved son, Howard Wolf and Bill Winters, both part of Flow X–Ray’s Executive Team for forty years and who continue to guide Flow Dental to carry out Martin’s long term vision for the company.

Arlene and Martin founded Flow X–Ray with Arlene’s father, Paul Levine, in the early 70s. Martin purchased a used x–ray film packaging machine from the U.K. and begun tinkering with the process. With a few additional x–ray packaging machines, the company was off and running. Flow X–Ray and its manufacturing facilities were located in Deer Park, New York for many years. In 2022, the company rebranded as Flow Dental and relocated to Battleboro, North Carolina where Martin spent a great many of his final years, keeping an eye on the company and spending time with his family.

Martin was an avid boater, spending time with his wife and partner Arlene on their craft named “Moonbeam.” Martin also had an affinity for travel. His three children are son Howard, and daughters Robyn and Carolyn. Friends and well-wishers may tweet a note or a memory to Flow Dental @FlowDental.

Dear Exhibitors,

The 26th China International Exhibition & Symposium on Dental Equipment, Technology & Products (DenTech China 2022) which was scheduled on December 14-17, now will be rescheduled to new date Oct 14-17, 2023 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.

We apologize for any inconvenience this reschedule may cause and we wish to thank each and every customer who has supported us and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding. Our team continues to work hard to create a high-quality experience for our exhibitors, visitors and partners.

The 26th China International Exhibition & Symposium on Dental Equipment, Technology & Products (DenTech China 2022) which was originally scheduled on October 18-21 will be postponed to December 14-17 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Your exhibitor contract and payments made for DenTech China 2022 will be applied to the new date.

With the domestic and international re-surge of COVID-19, the Sino-Dental® organizing committee has decided to announce the postponement of Sino-Dental® 2022, which was scheduled to be held in Beijing during June 9-12.

The specific date of the later event will be announced by the organizing committee in due course. Click here to read the postponement announcement.

Should you have any inquiries regarding this postponement, please do not hesitate to contact the Sino-Dental® staff:

Ms. Zhen REN (International Enterprise & Pavilion Service)
Ms. Ying MA (Visitor Service)
Ms. Carol KANG (Chief Coordinator)
Email: info@sinodent.com.cn | sino-dental@qq.com

 DEL NYMAN
Sept. 4, 1942 – Dec. 3, 2021

Del and Maryjane founded Chapman-Huffman Dental in 1979, he was instrumental in the business until he retired in 2016. Del also spent time at A–dec, Marco, Marus. Del was an avid hunter, passing his love for the great outdoors to his children and grandchildren. Del was a loving and supportive husband, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather. 

Del is survived by his wife Maryjane Nyman; his children and their spouses; Jennifer (Roger) Jehan of Hillsboro, Jason (Stacey) Nyman of Bend, Jared (Nadine) Nyman of Redmond, Josette (Casey) Mitchell of Vernonia, Maryfrances (Dustin) Wyant of Carlton. His brother Ronald Nyman of Newberg. Grandchildren (and spouses); Dylan (Emma) McMahan, Kelsey (Geoff) Moyer, Bradley McMahan, Carli Jehan, Madison Jehan, Jane Nyman, William Nyman, Madison Nyman, Kade Nyman, Marrin Nyman, Kroftan Nyman, Kellan Nyman, Sailor Mitchell, Jasper Mitchell, Makenna Wyant, Hallie Wyant, and Isabel Wyant.

Services will be held Saturday, December 18th, 2021. 
10am Mass of Christian Burial; St. Francis Catholic Church (New Church)-2450 NE 27th Street, Bend, OR 97701.
11am Graveside; Deschutes Memorial Cemetery -63875 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97701.
12pm-3pm Celebration of Life; Riverhouse Convention Center 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, OR 97703.

Donations in Del’s Honor to Partners In Care Hospice or COSSA Park of Bend.

St Simons, Georgia, May 29, 2021 – The Blackshear family and the Atlanta Dental family are sad to share the loss of Mr. David Blackshear, but encouraged along with his family who shared that he is now home with the Lord after 96 years of life. Mr. Blackshear was a leader in the dental community and dental supply distribution in the southeast, plus, he was known nationally by manufacturers and other distributors. His legacy is deeply embedded in the fabric of Atlanta Dental through his contributions to the company’s culture and success.

David Blackshear and his partner Bill Gorman completed the transition of ownership and leadership of Atlanta Dental in 2008 to now over 30 employee-owners. He blessed us all with his wisdom and always focused on doing the “right thing” for our customers, employees and vendor partners. He will be missed by those that have known or worked with him, and the culture he helped establish will live on through all the lives he impacted.

Mr. Blackshear was a beloved leader and mentor who was respected by all who had interaction with him. His emphasis on care, teamwork and empowerment left a lasting mark, and many employees have remained at the company for 20, even up to 50 years, thanks to the strong culture of “business family” that continues still today.

Throughout his career, Mr. Blackshear received numerous honors for his leadership, including Chairman of the Board of ADC, the Dental Distributor Hall of Fame, President of the American Dental Trade Association, the Atlanta Rotary Club and band leader of the Atlanta Seventeen (Big Band Music). As one of our country’s “Greatest Generation”, he had a distinguished record serving our country as a navigator on a B-24 bomber in the Pacific Theater of WWll. Mr. Blackshear’s patriotism and love of our country never wavered.

David Blackshear was born in Atlanta in 1924 and attended Boy's High before enrolling at Georgia Tech. After his freshman year, his sense of duty led him to enlist in the US Army Air Corp. After the war he returned to Atlanta and finished his education at Georgia Tech, graduating with “The Class of WWII”. After graduation, Mr. Blackshear joined Atlanta Dental to begin his long and distinguished career. During this time, he met the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Mary Virginia (“Sis”) Stribling. Together they had 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Family has always been a centerpiece of his love and affection.

We will miss you, Mr. Blackshear. Onward !

Gary Kirkus, CEO
Tom Richardson, President

In lieu of flowers please mail donations to:
Coastal Hospice Foundation
1700 Frederica Rd Suite 205
St. Simons Island, Ga 31522
or
venmo@coastal-foundation
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HORSHAM, Pa., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Reed Technology and Information Services Inc. (Reed Tech™), a leading provider of data management and analytics solutions for the life sciences industry, is proud to be recognized by the Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), the member supported trade association of suppliers and service providers of the oral health profession. Reed Tech offers a comprehensive solution for medical device manufacturers to manage regulatory and commercial product information, specifically Unique Device Identifier (UDI) submissions and device registration to health authorities around the globe, including the U.S. FDA and the European Commission.

Regulatory product data submissions for UDI requirements require planning and expertise. The medical device industry is preparing for the launch of the EUDAMED database in 2022 and the FDA Class I UDI deadline for labeling and GUDID submissions in September 2022. Additional global health authorities (China NMPA, South Korea MFDS and others) have published requirements prompting ongoing regulatory expertise help for UDI submissions.

LexisNexis Reed Tech is proud to be recognized by the Dental Trade Alliance

"DTA is ensuring their members are prepared for upcoming UDI product data management needs, and Reed Tech is delighted to be chosen as their trusted solution provider. We are monitoring the progress of global requirements as additional health authorities around the world publish UDI regulations, providing subject-matter expertise to ease the burden on customers. Reed Tech SingleSource™ for Medical Devices is expanding support for new regions to meet the business-critical needs of manufacturers of dental products and other medical devices. By implementing our single global data repository, regulatory team members around the world share a common view of their product UDI data and meet compliance requirements of local health authorities," said Arshad Rahman, General Manager of the Reed Tech Life Sciences division.

"Dental Trade Alliance is pleased to recognize Reed Tech as a UDI solution provider and have access to their deep understanding of UDI," said DTA CEO, Greg Chavez. "Complying with current and future UDI requirements of global health authorities is a necessary regulatory task for our membership. We are looking forward to our members utilizing the UDI solution and subject-matter expertise offered by Reed Tech."

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that helps customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 160 countries with 10,400 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

Reed Tech serves manufacturers and distributors of medical device and drug products, and for those who support them in consulting and IT roles by delivering better outcomes for the collection, transformation, submission and analysis of regulatory data. Our solutions support the innovation ecosystem and enable you to achieve regulatory compliance and improved product data management contributing to impactful innovations to our world. The corporate mission is to advance humanity by delivering better outcomes to the innovation community. Reed Tech is a LexisNexis® company. For more information, please visit ReedTech.com

About Dental Trade Alliance
The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) is a member supported trade association of suppliers and service providers of the oral health profession and industry with the common goal of improving the state of oral care. The organization provides resources, knowledge-sharing opportunities and advocacy supporting businesses throughout North America, with ties to the rest of the globe. With a dedication to oral health that reaches back to the 1800's, the modern day DTA is committed to the success of its members and the industry at large. For more information, visit dentaltradealliance.org

Reed Tech Media Contact
Angela Alexandrow
+1.215.267.8018
aalexandrow@reedtech.com

The DTA Small business Task Force was formed to assist businesses navigate during the COVID-19 crisis. This platform provides and opportunity and ultimately exchange ideas with others in our industry who may be experiencing similar issues and may be able to help. Source materials, request information on HR issues, SBA loan opportunities, banking, sales and marketing are some of the areas where the Task force may help. Use the platform as a resource for shared information and idea exchange. Timely information including Industry news, federal and state updates, new guidelines and more will also be included.

Resources

ARTICLE | How to Prepare for Reopening Your Workplace 
WEBINAR | Best Dental Practices During COVID-19 
CDC | Workplaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic 
FDA | FAQ on Shortages of Masks & Gowns During the COVID-19 Pandemic 
NAM | New Operational Practices to Consider in the Time of COVID-19

Newest HPI Poll Data Show 65% of Dental Practices Back Open:

Dental practices continue to rebound as 65% were back open the week of May 18, according to the fifth round of results released May 26 from the ADA Health Policy Institute poll on the impact of COVID-19. 38% of practices reported that their patient volume had returned to pre-COVID-19 levels. 

The fifth wave of this poll, collecting data from over 6,500 dentists in private practice for the week of May 18, shows positive signs of recovery among dental practices. 

Re-Opening the Dental Office Toolkit: 

• Welcome Back Reassurance Sample Letter that reassures patients of your office’s commitment to maintaining up-to-date infection control procedures.
• Pre-Appointment Screening Process to screen patients for symptoms of COVID-19 before the appointment and to inform them about the measures they will have to take upon arrival and during their visit.
• In-Office Patient Registration Procedures measures for dental teams to implement at the front-desk before reopening the practice.
• Reception Area Preparation strategies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission during patient visits.
• Chairside Checklist that includes procedures for dentists and staff while in the operatory rooms and until the patient’s room is cleaned and disinfected.
• Staff Protection Strategies that includes recommendations for in-office clothing, pregnant staff, and a daily COVID-19 daily screening log for office staff and associates to use before entering the practice.
• A Shopping List

FDA Industry Hotline: COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests and Shortages: 

For Industry Questions: COVID-19 diagnostic tests and COVID-19 device shortages, including all personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks and respirators.

Toll-Free Phone:
1-888-INFO-FDA
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Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM (MIDNIGHT) EST. 
Weekends and Holidays: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST.

Email:

Masks and Respirators: CDHR-COVID19-SurgicalMasks@fda.hhs.gov
Shortages: deviceshortages@fda.hhs.gov
Diagnostic Tests: COVID19DX@fda.hhs.gov