Air Techniques Inc
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| Industry | Medical Equipment Manufacturing |
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| Founded | 1962 |
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| Products | Utility and digital products for dental professionals |
| Website | airtechniques |
Air Techniques is a medical device company that manufactures innovative dental care products.[1] The company is headquartered in Melville, New York[2]
History
Air Techniques was founded in 1962 and headquartered in Melville, New York, by George Kauer, Jack Alpert, and Louis E. Brooks. The company's breakthrough came with the launch of Dento-Dri, a high-capacity compressed air dryer for dental systems, swiftly positioning itself as an industry frontrunner. Air Techniques maintains an extensive catalog encompassing utility systems, digital imaging, and merchandise, catering to practices ranging from individual practitioners to large institutions.[3]
The company holds the ISO-9001 registration certification, reflecting its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Notably, the company stands as North America's largest manufacturer of evacuation systems for dental practices, offering a comprehensive array of vacuum systems accommodating practices of varying scales, from small entities to establishments boasting over 250 operatories.[4]
In 2012, the company celebrated its 50th anniversary by unveiling a renewed corporate identity marked by a new logo and the tagline "equipped for life™" alongside an updated dental catalog and website.
In 2015, Air Techniques introduced a dynamic version of its website, featuring a modern design for enhanced user experience, mobile responsiveness, and region-specific categorization. The website is categorized into five regions: North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. Additionally, a dealer-only section offers privileged access to information and literature for partners. The cohesive design ensures a consistent user experience across regions and dealer access.
Additionally, in 2017, the company introduced the ScanX Swift dental scanner,[5] which utilizes flexible phosphor sensor technology to facilitate digital radiography.[6]
Notably, in 2022, the company celebrated its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of serving the dental industry.[7][8]
In November 2023, Air Techniques introduced the ScanX Swift View 2.0 and redesigned AirStar Air Compressors. The ScanX Swift View 2.0 enhances diagnostic efficiency through features like LED lighting, intelligent automation, and seamless integration with ScanX IDX PSPs, facilitating the scanning of intraoral phosphor storage plates of various formats. The device offers a customizable LED lighting system, allowing users to select colors that complement their practice's interior design alongside a high-resolution display for a user-friendly interface.[9]
The redesigned AirStar prioritizes improved performance, aesthetics, and efficiency in dental air compressors. The AirStar introduces new components designed to draw in cooler air, optimizing overall performance without compromising reliability and longevity.
Products
Infection Prevention
- Evacuation & Lines Cleaners
- Surface Disinfectants & Cleaners
- Instrument Cleaners
- Hand Protection
- HVEs
- Monarch Infection Prevention
Processor Cleaners & Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Film Carriers
- Processor Cleaners
Nitrous Oxide
- Double Nasal Hoods
- Scavenging Circuits
Vacuum Systems
- Mojave Monitor Dry Vac
- Mojave Monitor LT Series
- VacStar Wet Vac
- Amalgam Separators
- Mojave Mobile
- Vent-Less Vacuums
- Vacuum Accessories
- Vacuum Maintenance
- Software
Air Compressors
- AirStar NEO
- AirStar
Cameras & Caries Detection
- CamX Triton HD
- CamX Elara
- CamX Spectra
- CamX Accessories
- Software
X-Ray Systems
- ProVecta 3D Prime
- ProVecta 3D Prime Ceph
- ProVecta S-Pan Panoramic
- ProVecta S-Pan Cephalometric
- ProVecta HD
- ProVecta Accessories
- Software
Intraoral Sensor
- SensorX
- Software
Digital Radiography
- ScanX Duo Touch
- ScanX Classic View
- Scanx Intraoral View
- ScanX Swift View
- ScanX Swift View 2.0
- ScanX Swift
- ScanX Accessories
- Software
Partnerships and Sponsorships
In May 2012, Air Techniques announced its sponsorship of the inaugural Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Awareness Walk,[10] which aimed to raise awareness about a disease projected to impact approximately 40,000 Americans that year.
In 2019, Air Techniques collaborated with Exocad®, a prominent CAD/CAM supplier. The integration of Exocad's advanced software, exoplan®, was extended to ProVecta 3D Prime users, enhancing capabilities for implant planning and surgical guide designs.
In 2020, Air Techniques introduced the exclusive Extra and Intraoral Vacuum Solution, Mojave® Mobile, alongside new High Volume Evacuators, HVE Air Protect XL™ and HVE Air Protect XL Plus™. This launch was complemented by a scientific partnership with Dürr Dental and Dr. Martin Koch, underscoring product efficacy and the importance of aerosol and spray mist containment.
By 2021, Air Techniques had significantly expanded its partnerships with dental practices, including a software collaboration with SICAT for ProVecta 3D Prime CBCT users and the introduction of FlowStar Nitrous Oxide Nasal Hoods and FlowStar Scavenging Circuits.[11]
Educational Initiatives
In addition to its product focus, the company engages in education initiatives, partnering with organizations to offer continuing education courses through traditional seminars and webinars. In 2011, Air Techniques obtained accreditation from the Academy of General Dentistry as a PACE Program Provider, enabling them to arrange and confer credits for continuing education courses targeted at dental professionals.[12][13]
Philanthropy
The company's philanthropic efforts include food drives and donations to organizations such as Long Island Cares and the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine. Additionally, Air Techniques collaborated with US Energy Recovery to support Mercy Ships.[14]
The company has expanded its charitable efforts to include OM Malawi, focusing on education, agriculture, and community development to improve the lives of children and communities in one of the world's poorest countries. OM Malawi's initiatives include building schools, providing quality education, and teaching farming and grading skills for self-sustainability, ultimately contributing to a brighter future for generations in Malawi.[15]
Awards and Recognitions
- The Polaris Intraoral Camera garnered acclaim as the Top Intraoral Camera of 2012 by The Dental Advisor.
- The company's Mojave™ Dry Vacuum System earned the prestigious 2012 International Good Design Award in the medical category.
- In 2013, multiple accolades were conferred upon Air Techniques, including the Dental Advisor Award for products such as the Spectra® Caries Detection Aid, ScanX® Classic Digital Imaging System, and AirStar® 70 Dental Air Compressor. The Polaris® Intraoral Camera was also distinguished as one of the Dental Advisor's Preferred Products.
- In 2014, Air Techniques received the Dental Advisor Editors' Choice Award for its Mojave Dry Vacuum System.
- The ProVecta S-Pan Panoramic X-Ray System received the "Best of Class" technology award from the Pride Institute.
- Air Techniques secured two Dentaltown Townie Choice Awards for its AirStar Air Compressor and VacStar Wet Vacuum systems.[16][17]
In the media
References
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- ↑ "Air Techniques, Inc". Dental Economics. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ USA, Howard Golan (15 July 2014). "Endodontics made more efficient with the ScanX Swift". Dental Tribune USA. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Air Techniques, ScanX Swift, Digital Radiography | WDA Equipment Solutions". wdaequipmentsolutions.com. 28 January 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Air Techniques Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary". Decisions in Dentistry. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ editoros, the (5 January 2022). "Air Techniques Kicks Off the New Year Celebrating its 60th Anniversary". Decisions in Dentistry. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Air Techniques Brings New Innovations to The Greater NY Dental Meeting and the Dental Industry - Air Techniques". airtechniques.com. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ↑ "Air Techniques Proudly Sponsors the First Annual Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Awareness Walk". www.businesswire.com. 23 May 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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- ↑ "Air Techniques Makes Earning Continuing Education Credit Simple". BioSpace. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Air Techniques Makes Earning Continuing Education Credit Simple". www.businesswire.com. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Questions and Answers - Inside Dental Hygiene - CDEWorld". idh.cdeworld.com. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Air Techniques, Inc. Launches New Website". businesswire.com. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Air Techniques' AirStar & VacStar Win Dentaltown Townie Choice Awards". Air Techniques. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ Gawel, Richard (17 January 2018). "Air Techniques Donates Wet Vacuum System to Haitian Clinic". Dentistry Today. Retrieved 13 October 2023.