It’s not easy being a left-handed dentist. The dental unit, instruments and treatment room are usually designed with right-handed practitioners in mind.
With more than 25 years of experience in the dental industry and a professional career in dental clinic design, Mia Glad Thomsen knows what defines good dental clinic design.
She has recently opened a new showroom in Aalborg, Denmark in addition to running her special service as a dental clinic designer and intermediary between clinic owners, equipment suppliers, building constructors, etc.
That is what XO Partner Henri Schein’s invited guests did at a spring-time event in buzzing Berlin.
Selected dental clinic owners and decision-makers had found their way to the event.
When XO Partner Van der Ven recently hosted an event celebrating Danish design and ‘hygge’, they had really put their heart into carefully selecting some of the best Danish dental products and creating a cozy and comfy atmosphere.
Dr. GertJan van Kalken is a valued member of the XO International Dentist Advisory Panel, and his dental practice was a natural stop when Kim Sørensen, Chief Designer and Founder, and Peter Sørensen, Chief Technology Officer, from XO CARE went on tour to visit the first dentists who have purchased the revolutionizing digital XO FLOW unit.
“Impressive!” “It’s a brand-new philosophy!” “I’ve never seen equipment of such a quality before.” That’s some of the feedback we got after a training event on the new digital XO FLOW unit for our new XO Partner in Portugal, Dentaleader.
Chief designer and XO CARE founder Kim Sørensen paid a visit to The White Clinic in Lisbon, founded by Dr Miguel Stanley – a highly acclaimed dental professional also known for his belief in slow dentistry, immune treatment and biological dentistry.
Gerard Tolila is a true XO friend and user and also a member of XO’s International Dentist Advisory Panel. He lives on the Cotes D’Azur in the south of France. And he is a happy man, having worked now with his brand-new XO FLOW unit since the end of February 2022.
Are you a young dentist living in Germany? Would you like get expert advice on how to run your own dental clinic? And do you want to learn more about the non-dental areas of clinic operation?
Cédric Dumesge from Ergodent’R is an osteopath and ergonomics expert specializing in the dental industry. His primary focus is helping dentists and dental assistants change the way they work. Not because what they’re doing is wrong. But because most practitioners work in ways that harm their physical health.
Why offer Ergo Training sessions for end-customers? In our opinion, the answer is simple: Because too many dental practitioners suffer from work-related injuries that could be avoided if they knew how to arrange their workspace and –habits ergonomically correct.
AO – or Alpha Omega International Dental Society – is a worldwide community of dental practitioners founded back in 1907.
The shortage of dental practitioners is a pressing challenge in dentistry across Europe, and forecasts predict that it will be a market condition for years. As a result, high-end clinic design, ergonomic working environment and modern equipment become opportunities to attract talent.
When Tom Wexler applied for a dentist job at a clinic in Copenhagen, Denmark, he was invited for a try-out shift. But little did he know that he was going to work with a digital XO FLOW unit, a dental unit he had never used before.
What’s a typical dentist like? Some might describe them as structured, meticulous, and pragmatic people. Adding to that, in the case of Christophe Heinix, you may use characteristics such as humorous and vibrant.
All generations are excited about the new digital unit XO FLOW; that is the happy conclusion made at the ADF exhibition in Paris that ended on November 27th. Young female dentists and males alike are excited about it; In the city of ’good life’ we had an amazing debut of our new product.
– and the good news is: life in the dental industry goes on despite of Covid!
It has been exciting and energizing to meet up with many of our XO Partners again - at XO technical training session as well as sales training activities.
Late October, the Icelandic Dental Association’s hosted an exhibition in the Harpa Concerthall, located with a stunning view ower the fjord - and XO CARE took part.
XO CARE has been hosting the first Trainer of Trainers Day focusing on the concept of ergonomics in dental practice, at the Dental Clinic of the University in Bern (ZMK Bern).
On a weekend in late October, XO Premium Partner, XO Service Center, hosted a customer event at their premises in this scenic city.
Interview with Peter B. Sørensen, Chief Technology Officer. Even the smartest and most innovative dental unit is worthless if the dentists and chairside assistants find it difficult to use.
For us, 2021 stands out as a year colored by remarkable new XO product launches. But it also marks the 70th anniversary of our company. It is an anniversary that we are proud and grateful to celebrate as it marks an unbroken string of innovative dental solutions starting back in 1951.
Find out how Kim Sørensen, CEO and Chief Designer of XO CARE, and his team have created a digital dental unit that will change the market radically.
On a warm and sunny day in September, representatives from Groupe VYV from France visited the XO headquarters in Denmark. Specially within dental care, VYV runs 160 dental centers in seven different areas of the country with approx. 1.200 employees.
As a dental practitioner, you probably recognize the problem with aerosols containing bacteria and viruses spreading all over the dental treatment room.
Presenting a new product to our XO Partners is always a milestone for us. We value their opinion highly and are always eager to get their feedback once they have seen, touched and tried the new product themselves.
How do you set up a dental practice as a young dentist? And what insights can give young dental practitioners a head start? That’s just some of the topics covered at the OPTI SummerSchool in Germany held every year by OPTI Health Consulting – and with XO CARE being a strategic partner since 2020.
The international dental equipment, supplies and services show in Spain, Expodental Scientific Congress, usually gathers up to 30.000 visitors. But COVID-19 has put a spoke in the wheel. Even though the 2021 exhibition was smaller than previous events, it was a welcomed opportunity for the dental sector to gather. UEDA Europa S.A., a Spanish XO Partner, was one of the exhibitors at the event, and they had created a stunning stand with the XO FLEX dental unit as the centerpiece.
XO Partner Bruns und Klein Dentalfachhandel GMBH recently created a new XO FLEX showroom at their premises. XO CARE met up with the team for a full day of training to update them on the latest XO training materials, but also to find out what they think about the unit.
When Antoine Simon finished dental school in 2008, he joined his father’s practice in the Belgian village Merbes-Le-Château close to the French border. He soon began a journey that changed the original clinic into a state-of-the-art dental center.
How dentists can use XO ODONTOSURGE to make incisions with little or no bleeding.
In the dental equipment industry, prices are generally not published. This makes it difficult for the dental practices to make price/value estimates when considering buying a new unit.
Unfortunately, neck, back, shoulder and hand pain aren’t uncommon in dentistry. Repetitive movements, strained postures and sustained muscular contractions are too often a part of dental practitioners’ everyday life.
Last year OPTI SummerSchool scholarship-winner shares how the training course has impacted his dental career.
The Paris Dental Studio is indeed a stunning dental clinic, and every little detail is designed to make the patient experience as pleasant as possible.
A proactive approach and a great idea are what has led to the set-up of a specialized training program meant to educate dentists on best practice in soft tissue oral surgery by use of the XO ODONTOSURGE.
In the spirit of supporting young dental practitioners XO CARE will again this year be sponsoring 5 free seats at the highly coveted training program ‘Opti Summer School’. As part of our strategic partnership with OPTI Health Consulting (OPTI) we are launching a contest aiming to identify and award five promising German dentists with a scholarship to participate in this exceptional summer course.
In the spirit of showcasing our star employees, XO presents the story of The Three Frenchmen. Get an insight into the daily adventures of our three French employees.
Responses from the market on XO’s new Price configurator. XO CARE introduces the XO Price configurator and interviews partners in order to receive feedback on the initiative.
We often give praise to innovative craftsmanship in terms of clinic design. Have an exclusive look into Dr. Demaestri's stunning clinic including elements of design never-seen-before in a dental practice.
XO CARE’s production and assembly plant is situated in Hørsholm, Denmark. A large portion of the manufacturing process is done inhouse.
XO’ CAREs constant aspiration to develop products that benefit the community of dentists has led to the creation of XO Ambidex suction system.
Northern Market Manager Lotte Vaupel has recently had the pleasure of hosting a training session at XO’s premises dedicated to dentists who have recently bought their first XO unit, but are still awaiting to put it to use.
Trine Høgsbro works as a dental nurse at Praxis Vedbæk in Denmark where she has enjoyed working with XO units over the past many years. Trine has had a chat with Nordic Market Manager, @Lotte Vaupel about the benefits of using XO units, as well as a discussion about some challenges she encounters daily as a dental practitioner.
In a continuous effort of practicing and delivering EXTRAORDINARY DENTISTRY one of the main aspects of that concept is protecting the practitioner’s health.
XO CARE has a long-standing partnership collaboration with Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main due to our common profound interest in the ergonomic and occupational health of dental practitioners.
Given the enduring Covid-19 travel restrictions, XO’s Market Manager Lotte Vaupel and technical expert Michael Jäger have recently visited Gisle Narvestad in Norway - virtually.
XO’s new Market Manager, Lotte Vaupel, and XO technical expert, Michael Jäger, have embarked on a road trip to visit customers and XO Partners in the Nordic countries.
What creates a positive patient experience when visiting a dental clinic for dental treatment?
XO CARE has decided to award five aspiring, young dentists with a scholarship to attend an exclusive summer course this year. In August, we are partnering with OPTI Health Consulting to provide professional training and advice for young dentists aspiring to open their first practice.
During current COVID 19 crisis, highest precautionary measures and enhanced cleaning procedures have become the new normal.
Come with us to Wuppertal, where we met with Dr. Christian Klein and his wife Remy, learning how excellent service comes from putting people first.
We at XO CARE are happy to present to You a series of XO Tutorials. In these videos we encapsulated all the basic knowledge about working with our unit.
You don’t usually expect a trip to the dentist to take your breath away. Dr Renato Kunz’s dental practice, however, lies at the heart of Gstaad, a region with panoramic Alpine views.
The professional careers of Drs. Manja and Felix Bönchendorf are unusual. Having both started out as dentists in the military, they now run a clinic together.
Dentist Dr. Peter Kapeller and his colleague, Dr. Nikola Dibold, unite the disciplines of implantology, periodontology and aesthetic dental restorations with the help of CAD / CAM technology in their joint Bregenz practice, Implantart. To look after their health, the dentists rely on the ergonomic treatment concept of XO CARE.
Meet the dental duo behind Sanus Dentes in Gdynia. And learn how XO CARE units helped them in shaping the success-story of their first clinic.
At this year’s IDS congress in Cologne, Germany, XO CARE had invited media representatives to an exclusive IDS press event. We were happy to receive a great number of interested participants and to see the fantastic media coverage that followed.
Cutting or excavating soft tissue is a daily procedure for most dental professionals. One of the most time-consuming elements of these treatments is managing bleeding and maintaining clear vision.
Dr Dan Levy is an implantology specialist with more than 30 years’ experience. He lives and practices in Persan, around 50 km north of Paris. His large clinic includes an implant lab and is staffed by 28 people. Dr Levy combines his dental job with teaching at universities and hospitals. From Persan, we then take you to picturesque Grenoble, where we meet Dr Sacha Yalicheff, who specializes in implantology and dental aesthetics. Here, in the shadow of the Alps, he runs a renowned dental clinic together with his partner.
In January 2018 XO CARE A/S was announced the winner of a tender to supply 40 new dental units for the Dental Clinic at the University of Bern (ZMK Bern).
Several studies have shown that being a dental professional isn’t very good for your health – and especially not for your spine. The problems are caused by long periods spent in tense and twisted positions when performing dental work. When the upper body is bent forward, more pressure is applied to the intervertebral discs compared to when in an upright posture – whether sitting or standing. Given 8 hours of work per day, 5 days of the week, 48 weeks per year and approximately 36 years of employment, this adds up to 69,120 hours of unhealthy working posture.
Between moving to a foreign country, specializing in a demanding field of dentistry and setting up his own specialist practice – Dr. Nicolai Orsteen is a prime example of a man who embraces challenge. Learn more about Nicolai, how he unexpectedly became a specialist in root canal treatments, and how he eventually set up his practice in a foreign country.
The customer in focus: New services from XO CARE
Over the past 50 years technology has developed at a fast pace. Looking back just 10-20 years, we couldn’t have imagined what we can do today with our mobile phones, among other things. In the dental industry, we have also seen a development – from very simple dental units, to cart-based electrical units with drill, water and air capabilities, to the fully programmable units of today.
Read why running a dental clinic as part of a public health center can be beneficial, and discover the risks and advantages that come with adapting a historical building for a new business.
Many dental clinics today have grown from being one or two-man practices to more complex businesses with a higher number of employees. This shift has added administrative duties to many dentists’ responsibilities. Therefore, dentists who are also clinic owners need to not only be adept at performing dental treatments, but to have management skills as well.
Organic is a widely used term for food and other products today. We live in an era when the concern about health is a priority. Therefore, it is not surprising that there is an increased demand for a more natural approach to dental treatments and that the use of bio-dentistry has become common in many practices.
For dentist Lars Kofoed, the search for a new dental clinic in Aalborg led to a site in the old industrial district of Eternitten, where he felt inspired to manifest his vision.
Mikkels Tannhus is a dental clinic in the heart of the artist’s district in Oslo. We spoke to today’s owner, Esben Kardel, about his passion for dentistry, family traditions, Nordic cosiness and extreme sports.
30 years ago Dr. Luca Landi, Dr. Paolo Manicone, Dr. Roberto Raia and Dr. Stefano Piccinelli met while studying at the Catholic University of Rome, where they became close friends.
XO ODONTOSON 360 is an ultrasonic scaler that redefines the treatment of periodontal disease and daily cleaning procedures.
Discover a modern dental clinic where perfect design flow and personal attention come together to allow patients to relax during the most varied dental treatments.
For more than 65 years we have been designing and manufacturing our dental equipment in Denmark. And we still do so.
IDS takes place in Köln, Germany every second year and is the biggest dental exhibition in the world. This year, IDS attracted some 2,305 exhibitors and more than 155,000 visitors from 59 countries.
We met with Dr. Parham Shafé to talk about his new clinic, where patients can expect transparency, openness and a truly cosy atmospher.
We spoke with Dr. Harry Fritz about the story behind his award-winning clinic and his vision of extraordinary dentistry.
Meet a visionary at the forefront of dental innovation.
Visit SYNO in Zurich and discover a clinic where minimalistic design leaves more space for a great patient experience.
XO 4 unit was created together with the icon of Danish design - Jacob Jensen Design. Get behind the scenes and learn more about our unique approach.
Meet a visionary dentist who knows how to find the human in his patients. See how you can use social media to increase your dental team’s positive energy.
Visit a unique clinic in the heart of the Netherlands and learn how to perform perfect treatments without stress or strain.
Current research indicates XO Foot Control to be the most ergonomic solution yet.
Meet the only specialized animal dentist in Denmark.
A comprehensive guide that helps you to increase your productivity and work without health compromises.
KoldingTand bespeaks innovation at first sight. Having been opened in September 2014 in Kolding, Denmark, it is the active model of a revolutionary dental clinic.
Flex Integral was one of the best workstations of its time. XO 4 takes its legacy to the next level.
A clinic designed for operations excellence.
For the first time ever XO has supplied 20 XO 4 workstations to German university.
A professional, modern practice, focusing on efficient 4-handed dentistry, good ergonomy and delegation of administration and marketing to specialists.
More than 2,000 dental professionals experienced how to improve their professional life – and confirmed XO’s assumptions on four basic challenges.
“…Just to reach a standard is not enough; we should always try to improve ourselves.”
"I was suffering from back pain when I more than 20 years ago heard about the XO concept: Sit well and see well at the same time - and remain healthy.”
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