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REFERENCES
Planmeca’s unique dental education concept
takes over South East Asia
Planmeca Oy strengthened its position as the preferred 25
university supplier of the dental field by signing
a delivery agreement with the International Islamic Since 2006, Planmeca’s dental education concept has been
University Malaysia (IIUM). In co-operation with chosen by more than twenty major dental institutions across
the local distributor Amedix sdn. Bhd, Planmeca is the world. The success of the concept lies in intelligent product
equipping IIUM with 173 Planmeca Compact™ i dental and system features that make operation and teaching in the large
units, one Planmeca Sovereign® dental unit along with university clinics predictable and efficient according to university’s
three Planmeca ProMax® 3D imaging units, and specific needs.
seven digital Planmeca Intra™ and Planmeca ProSensor®
intraoral imaging systems. Planmeca’s system for instance pre-indicates maintenance routines
and incorporates a centralised suction system and amalgam separators.
Moreover, the software platform supports remote consultation
between the students and the faculty as X-ray images can be sent for
consultation. Although dental treatment tradition in the area favors
hanging tube instrument delivery, IIUM chose Planmeca’s units
with over-the-patient delivery arms contributing to ergonomics and
a hygienic work environment.
“In the Asian market, the competitive assets of Planmeca’s dental
equipment are superior design and simplicity of use, both promoting
efficient workflow. We are happy that young professionals become
predominant users of the latest technology and familiar with
Planmeca’s product philosophy in the early stage of their profession.
These university deliveries are a fundamental part of our business”,
says Mr Tuomas Lokki, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at
Planmeca Oy.
The agreement with IIUM is one of the first university deliveries
in South East Asia. Planmeca’s local distributor Amedix has years of
experience of large delivery projects and is strongly present in the area
supporting Malaysian dental professionals. The installations were
completed in November 2011.
