Sunday, 18 May, 2025

10 Mar 2015 | Press Release

news > News and Events > Page 1

Innovative dental hand instruments with RFID tracking on display at IDS

New Products

In response to the increasing demand for ergonomics and efficiency, the Finnish instrument manufacturer LM-Dental, will be introducing its new LM-ErgoSense hand instrument at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne Germany. The instrument is the outcome of intense research and product development in collaboration with dental clinicians. It combines ergonomic design and integrated RFID technology in an innovative way.


A number of scientific studies have shown that ergonomics are crucial when it comes to instrument grips. A hand instrument with a large diameter and a silicone coated handle is the best solution in order to ensure a comfortable grip and to decrease work related musculoskeletal strain. The Ergonomics Open Journal (6/2013) reports the results from the study; Ergonomics and Efficacy of Instruments in Dentistry, where LM instruments were the most preferred choice in regard to all 18 usability criteria.

In a clinical scaling simulation conducted by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, LM-ErgoSense was rated as the best instrument. The participating dental professionals named the LM-ErgoSense handle as their favorite owing to the enhanced grip, comfort and functional design.

Intelligence inside the handle

Dental clinics face many challenges in material handling, traceability and with increasing requirements for patient safety. Therefore, LM has developed the idea of a smart dental instrument. An advanced RFID chip can now be integrated into the LM-ErgoSense handle, enabling reliable traceability of the instruments. The chip can be scanned with a reader that together with software create a unique LM Dental Tracking System. The documented information will improve and ease asset management and increase cost efficiency and patient safety in the dental clinic.

About the company

The Finnish instrument manufacturer LM-Dental develops, produces and markets dental hand instruments and devices. It is one of the fastest growing manufacturers of hand instruments in Europe and among the market leaders in the Nordic countries. All LM-Dental products are produced in Scandinavia, combining high-tech production technology with handmade craftsmanship to gain a top-quality end result and highest functionality. The company is part of the Finnish medical corporation Planmeca Group.

References

  1. Nevala N, Sormunen E, Remes J, Suomalainen K: Ergonomic and productivity evaluation of scaling instruments in dentistry. The Ergonomics Open Journal 2013; 6, 6–12.
  2. Sormunen E., Nevala N: Evaluation of ergonomics and usability of dental scaling instruments; Dental scaling simulation and Field study, part III. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, LM-Instruments Oy.

Related Products

Related Contacts

Mouth Wide Shut

The Cutting Edge

Staying Safe

Marketing

Stream the latest dental videos...
VITA CAD/CAM Materials

Sponsored Links...

Upcoming Events...

Jan 01 2025
May 15 2025

NCDS 2025

Myrtle Beach, USA

May 20 2025

GalMED 2025

Lviv, UKRAINE

May 21 2025

Dentima Krasnodar 2025

Krasnodar, RUSSIA

May 22 2025

C.O Life Summit

Barranquilla, COLOMBIA

May 22 2025

ICOMS 2025

Singapore, SINGAPORE

May 23 2025

Famdent Show Mumbai 2025

Mumbai, INDIA

May 26 2025
May 28 2025
May 28 2025

Buldental - Bulmedica 2025

Sofia, BULGARIA

May 29 2025

CUSCO 2025

Urubamba, PERU

May 30 2025
Jun 03 2025
Jun 07 2025
Jun 09 2025
Jun 10 2025

PACK EXPO Southeast 2025

Guadalajara, MEXICO

Jun 11 2025
Jun 18 2025
Jun 20 2025

Scottish Dental Show 2025

Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM

Jun 21 2025
Jun 25 2025
Jun 27 2025

ICOI Asia Pacific Congress 2025

Deagu, KOREA, SOUTH

Jul 22 2025
Aug 01 2025
Aug 07 2025
Aug 07 2025

IndoHealthcare Expo 2025

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Aug 22 2025

HKIDEAS 2025

Hong Kong, HONG KONG

Aug 28 2025

ABSO Meeting 2025

Hamilton Island, AUSTRALIA

Sep 03 2025

AAPD 2025

Kuta, INDONESIA

Sep 09 2025
Sep 11 2025

Veneers: A Comprehensive Guide

Auckland, NEW ZEALAND

Sep 12 2025
Sep 13 2025
Sep 17 2025

PharMed Cambodia 2025

Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA

Sep 19 2025
Sep 20 2025
Sep 25 2025
Sep 29 2025

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025

Las Vegas, USA

Oct 02 2025

IAO 2025

Padova, ITALY

Oct 02 2025

ITI Congress Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL

Oct 09 2025

Pragodent 2025

Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC

Oct 15 2025
Oct 16 2025
Oct 16 2025

DDS Global Congress 2025

Venice, ITALY

Oct 16 2025

OHAA 2025 National Congress

Gold Coast, AUSTRALIA

Oct 24 2025
Nov 05 2025

ITI Congress Mexico

Mérida, MEXICO

Nov 06 2025
Nov 07 2025

ITI Congress Italy

Bologna, ITALY

Nov 08 2025

CDSS 2025

Singapore, SINGAPORE

Nov 14 2025

IDEC 2025

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Nov 20 2025
Nov 28 2025
Dec 05 2025

8th Dental Expo 2025

Lahore, PAKISTAN

Mar 20 2026
Apr 17 2026

IDEM Singapore 2026

Singapore, SINGAPORE

Nov 27 2026
Nov 26 2027
Nov 24 2028