Bien-Air Gift Helps Students Transition to New Technology

Bien-Air USA, Inc. has helped RSDM prepare students for a major shift in the dental profession—the transition from air-driven handpieces to electric.

Within the past year, the  company donated and installed 406 electric systems throughout the entire dental school so RSDM students could have the opportunity to switch over to the new technology. The value of Bien-Air’s donation is approximately $1.3 million.

“Our students are now using handpieces that are more modern and up-to-date,’' said Dr. Michael Conte, Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs. “Electric handpieces are where things are going.’’

First- and second-year students learn hand skills with the new handpieces and continue working with them in clinic. They are ergonomically designed with full torque and precision cutting. They’re also much quieter. The new tools will enhances the quality of patient care when students move up to clinic to treat patients, said Dr. Conte.

The gift was part of the company’s efforts to help equip dental schools across the U.S. with the technology of tomorrow. “This puts RSDM and other dental schools at the forefront of teaching the cutting-edge of technology so they can be ready for the future,’’ said Marla Mattinson, Director of Academic Affairs at Bien-Air Medical Technologies.