Fremont, CA - March 10 - HOYA ConBio^TM, a global leader in dental and aesthetic lasers, today announced that dentists who purchase DioDent^TM Micro 980 soft tissue lasers will receive a tuition-free introductory laser certification course with Advanced Laser Training, a company dedicated to dental laser education. The partnership is the latest milestone in HOYA ConBio’s corporate commitment to comprehensive laser dentistry education.

“We fully recognize that training is an integral element to ensure success in laser dentistry and are excited to partner with Advanced Laser Training to provide initial training to dentists who want to step up and enhance their practice with laser technology,” said Timothy S. Gehlmann, President & CEO, HOYA ConBio.  “This new program is intended to provide dentists with an easy, effortless way to fully understand and utilize lasers for optimum patient outcomes and practice growth.”

Advanced Laser Training offers an extensive array of basic and advanced laser certification courses year-round throughout the U.S.  According to Chris Owens, DDS, owner of Advanced Laser Training, the strategic partnership with HOYA ConBio supports the mission of his organization.

“Proper and thorough training is essential to building confidence and expertise in laser dentistry procedures,” Dr. Owens said.  “Our courses are designed to provide in-depth skill-based knowledge that will enable dentists to incorporate lasers effectively and profitably into their practice.”

The introductory Soft Tissue Laser Certification course covers laser physics, safety and tissue interaction including specific techniques for laser periodontal therapy.  Course graduates will have hands-on training in the set-up, operation and maintenance of the DioDent Micro 980 laser.  They will also be able to diagnose and perform a variety of soft tissue laser procedures, determine which patients are best candidates for laser therapy and answer the most common patient questions about this technology.  The course qualifies for eight hours of continuing education credits.

HOYA ConBio’s DioDent Micro 980 dental laser is a next-generation diode laser for use in a wide variety of procedures, including excisional and incisional biopsies, fibroma removal, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, oral papillectomies and sulcular debridement.

About Hoya ConBio: HOYA ConBio designs, manufactures and markets sophisticated laser systems used in dental and aesthetic medical practices worldwide, widely recognized by practitioners as “The World’s Most Reliable Lasers^TM.”  The company’s innovative technologies are highly versatile, clinically effective, and offer rapid return on investment.  Headquartered in Fremont, CA, HOYA ConBio maintains a worldwide product and service distribution network. For more information, call 800-532-1064 or visit www.conbio.com.

About Advanced Laser Training:  Advanced laser Training was founded to help dentists successfully integrate lasers into their everyday clinical practice.  Its mission is to teach dental office personnel the necessary skills to use lasers to their fullest capacity, focusing on clinical skills as well as financial and patient management issues important to long-term success. For more information and a full course listing, contact 1.877-LASER66 or visit www.advancedlasertraining.com.

HOYA ConBio Lasers Featured At Premier Las Vegas Training Facility

Fremont, CA - February 20 - HOYA ConBio^TM, a global leader in dental and aesthetic lasers, today announced an agreement with The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), an internationally recognized leader in post-graduate dental education, in which VersaWave^TM and DioDent^TM Micro 980 lasers will be utilized at LVI’s state-of-the-art teaching facility through 2009. The educational alliance is the latest development in HOYA ConBio’s corporate outreach to partner with pioneers in dental continuing education.

“In the past, we’ve selected LVI as the host site for our HOYA ConBio College for laser dentistry training,” said Timothy S. Gehlmann, President & CEO, HOYA ConBio.  “This agreement takes our relationship to a new level and we are excited to move forward with comprehensive laser course offerings, providing a complete portfolio of products to achieve superior clinical results.”

HOYA ConBio’s VersaWave and DioDent Micro 980 dental lasers will be placed at LVI’s 62,000 square-foot facility, which features two 10-operatory teaching clinics, a 60 bench hands-on workshop and six lecture halls. According to William G. Dickerson, DDS, LVI Global’s founder and CEO, practicing dentists worldwide visit LVI to advance their education, knowledge and expertise in aesthetic, neuromuscular, occlusal, restorative and reconstruction dentistry.

“We share HOYAConBio’s belief that training is paramount to successful dentistry and we are pleased to feature their dental lasers at our first-class facility,” commented Dennis Bonilla, LVI Global President.  “Since 1995, LVI has set standards for clinical education in dentistry and our graduates are among the finest, most progressive dentists in the world. HOYA ConBio’s dental lasers will be an integral part of our curriculum, available to the more than 6,000 LVI clinical alumni who attend our courses to learn and practice advanced laser procedures.”

The VersaWave Erbium hard-tissue laser is used for state-of-the-art instruction in soft tissue smile design, smile lift procedures, frenectomies and hard tissue application in closed flap, open flap and pre-prosthetic surgical procedures.  The DioDent Micro 980 is a next-generation diode laser for use in a wide variety of procedures, including excisional and incisional biopsies, fibroma removal, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, oral papillectomies and sulcular debridement.

About Hoya ConBio: HOYA ConBio designs, manufactures and markets sophisticated laser systems used in dental and aesthetic medical practices worldwide, widely recognized by practitioners as “The World’s Most Reliable Lasers^TM.”  The company’s innovative technologies are highly versatile, clinically effective, and offer rapid return on investment.  Headquartered in Fremont, CA, HOYA ConBio maintains a worldwide product and service distribution network. For more information, call 800-532-1064 or visit www.conbio.com.

About LVI Global: The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies is the world’s premier post-graduate dental teaching center, specializing in training aesthetic and neuromuscular dentists. Founded in 1995, LVI was established to educate, guide and support dentists in the delivery of the most advanced patient-based care possible. For more information, contact 1.888.584.3237 or visit www.lviglobal.com.

HOYA ConBio Lasers to be Exclusively Featured in Leading Dental Education Curriculum Through 2009

Fremont, CA - February 12 - HOYA ConBio^TM, a global leader in dental and aesthetic lasers, today announced an extended alliance with The Hornbrook Group, an internationally recognized dental education company, in which VersaWave^TM and DioDent^TM Micro 980 lasers will be the exclusive hard-tissue and soft-tissue lasers used in the ongoing curriculum. The educational partnership will place HOYA lasers in front of 350 dentists annually who participate in continuing education programs for aesthetic and functional dentistry.

“We are excited to broaden our relationship with The Hornbrook Group as we work together to offer the best live-patient, hands-on education experience for the dental community,” said Timothy S. Gehlmann, President & CEO, HOYA ConBio. “This effort is part of our overall corporate strategy to partner with leading continuing education institutions that understand the importance of superior clinical dentistry and have the ability to transition that knowledge to clinical profitability.”

Based on the new agreement, HOYA ConBio lasers will be a staple at all Hornbrook Group courses through 2009 at their Center for Advanced Clinical Education in Chicago. The educational partnership also includes a sponsorship of a Corporate Workshop at the 2008 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Meeting in New Orleans, May 6 - 9^th, where the Hornbrook Group’s faculty will lead hands-on instruction to communicate the latest advances of lasers in dentistry.

“We continue to be impressed with the superior technology and reliable operation of HOYA ConBio lasers and consider them best-in-market products for cosmetic and restorative dentistry,” said Dr. David Hornbrook, Executive Director of The Hornbrook Group. “HOYA lasers were selected as exclusive equipment in our instructional programs due to their superb engineering and market leadership. We’re proud to feature the VersaWave erbium and, now, the DioDent Micro 980 diode laser and look forward to using the cutting-edge technology for advanced training in the increasingly important role of lasers in dentistry.”

The VersaWave Erbium hard-tissue laser is used for state-of-the-art instruction in soft tissue smile design, smile lift procedures, frenectomies and hard tissue application in closed flap, open flap and pre-prosthetic surgical procedures. The DioDent Micro 980 is a next-generation diode laser for use in a wide variety of procedures, including excisional and incisional biopsies, fibroma removal, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, oral papillectomies and sulcular debridement.

About Hoya ConBio: A U.S.-based laser manufacturer, Hoya ConBio designs, manufactures and markets sophisticated laser systems used in dental and aesthetic medical practices worldwide, widely recognized by practitioners as “The World’s Most Reliable Lasers^TM.” The company’s innovative technologies are highly versatile and clinically effective, and offer rapid return on investment. Headquartered in Fremont, CA, Hoya ConBio maintains a worldwide product and service distribution network. For more information please contact Hoya ConBio at 800-532-1064 or www.conbio.com.

About the The Hornbrook Group: The Hornbrook Group, headed by David S. Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD and Ron Ritsco, DMD, MS provides hands-on advanced continuing dental education in a unique live-patient setting. Voted one of the top three cosmetic dentists by his peers, Dr. Hornbrook, a pioneer in post-graduate education has amassed a notable team of clinicians from around the country to teach practicing dentists the advanced concepts of aesthetic and functional dentistry. For more information on The Hornbrook Group Center for Advanced Clinical Education, course information or dates contact 1.866.467.6276 or go to http://www.hornbrookgroup.com/.

HOYA ConBio™ introduces the new DioDent Micro 980™

Fremont, CA, April, 2007

HOYA ConBio introduces the all-new DioDent Micro 980™ soft-tissue laser. With a 980nm wavelength the DioDent Micro 980™ provides tissue absorption rates six times higher than that of the 810nm wavelength soft tissue lasers.

HOYA ConBio introduces the all-new DioDent Micro 980 soft-tissue laser. With a 980nm wavelength the DioDent Micro 980 provides tissue absorption rates six times higher than that of the 810nm wavelength soft tissue lasers.The DioDent Micro 980™ cuts and coagulates optically using radiant light energy with little collateral tissue damage, charring, or recession. It provides the highest Diode absorption rates in water and hemoglobin and achieves immediate results. The compact design (9˝W X 7˝H X 2˝D) provides an immediate and lasting impact on soft-tissue procedures.

The new DioDent Micro 980™ features:

• New intuitive touch screen (in color) with pre-programmed and customizable presets.
• Single-strip C-Flex laser fiber with removable storage spool.
• Integrated grab & go handle for increased portability

“HOYA ConBio is committed to addressing the needs of dental professionals and their patients. With this in mind we designed the new DioDent MICRO 980™ to improve surgical outcomes and increase practice revenue” said Timothy Gehlmann, President & CEO of HOYA ConBio.

“Our products offer durability and reliability. The DioDent Micro 980™ provides a cost-effective way for dentists to bring the newest generation of diode laser technology to their practices and is ideal for various soft tissue procedures and periodontal maintenance programs” he added.

The DioDent Micro 980™ is pending FDA 510K clearance.

About Hoya ConBio

A U.S.-based laser manufacturer, HOYA ConBio™ has been designing, manufacturing and marketing sophisticated dental and medical laser systems used in practices worldwide for over 15 years. The company’s innovative technologies are highly versatile, effective, and offer rapid return on investment to dental and medical professionals.

Hoya ConBio also manufactures the VersaWave® all-tissue laser for dental professionals. The VersaWave® utilizes the industry’s most advanced engineering and comprehensive accessories that optimize restorative, soft tissue, and osseous procedures yielding superior clinical results and patient comfort.

Headquartered in Fremont, CA, HOYA ConBio™ has offices in Europe and Japan and maintains a worldwide product and service distribution network. HOYA ConBio™ is a subsidiary of HOYA Corporation, a leader in optical solutions for information technology, vision care and photonics.

For more information please contact: Nick Clausen, Director of Marketing Tel: 816-506-4368 nclausen@conbio.com

Chicago, IL - HOYA ConBio today announced the availability of the VersaWave™ Erbium:YAG all-tissue dental laser, with a repetition rate of 3 – 50 pulses per second, a 33 percent increase in maximum energy per pulse, and an improved fiber delivery support pole. The VersaWave represents the latest generation of Hoya ConBio’s superior engineering and reliability, at a lower price than competitive laser systems.“The VersaWave is designed to provide more power, versatility, and ease of use, all of which are vital for dentists who see laser technology as an opportunity to grow and expand their dental practices,” explained Gerald R. Bottero, Hoya ConBio’s president and chief executive officer. “It includes a number of features that make it extremely flexible for a wide variety of hard and soft tissue procedures — which, in turn, makes it easier for dentists to consistently achieve desired outcomes for their patients.”

“After eight years of using nearly every hard tissue laser on the market, the VersaWave is the technology that meets all of my practice’s needs,” said William A. Greider, D.M.D, M.A.G.D., a dentist from Fort Myers, Florida. “It provides a combination of power, versatility, efficiency and reliability unmatched in the laser marketplace today.”

VersaWave Features

The VersaWave includes a number of features that place it at the forefront of the fiber-delivered dental laser field, including:

• A unique range of 3 – 50 pulses per second that enables the VersaWave to be optimized for a wide variety of procedures.
• Nine watts of average power and 400 millijoules of energy per pulse, more than any other fiber-delivered dental laser.
• An extremely light, long, and flexible fiber optic delivery system that provides dentists with complete freedom of movement without changing power at the hand piece.
• Patented tip technology that provides maximum visibility, especially for dentists using magnification.
• A unique TruTest™ external calibration port that ensures consistent output.

Pricing and Availability

The base price of the VersaWave Erbium:YAG laser system is $62,900, with several optional add-ons, including a right-angle hand piece. The VersaWave represents the latest generation of Hoya ConBio’s superior engineering and reliability, at a lower price than competitive laser systems. Upgrades will apply only to DELight lasers that are currently covered under warranty or an extended service contract.

The VersaWave is available for purchase through a network of distributors, including Sullivan-Schein. A complete list of distributors, by country, is available at the Hoya ConBio website.

About Hoya ConBio

A U.S. laser manufacturer since 1977, Hoya ConBio has been a leading provider to the global medical and dental communities for almost 15 years. The company’s innovative technology is highly versatile, effective, and offers rapid return on investment. Fremont, CA-based Hoya ConBio is a fully owned subsidiary of Hoya Corporation, a $2 billion leader in optical solutions for information technology, vision care, and medical devices.

For more information please contact Hoya ConBio at 800-532-1064.

Fremont, CA - Hoya ConBio is proud to announce that the new chisel tip is now available for their DELight Dental Laser. The tip is made of high quality sapphire, and is ideal for a wide variety of soft tissue procedures because it ablates very efficiently in a series of “dashes” rather than the “dots” obtained from standard cylindrical tips. “Even with the DELight’s advantage of its 30 hz repetition rate, this shape produces a cleaner line or incision compared to cylindrical tips when ablating soft tissue,” says Thomas Haney, Vice President Dental Products. “The tip also can be used with a water spray to cut hard tissues, including bone.” Because of its unique shape, the flat side of the tip can be used to guide it along a surface that will not be affected by the laser because the tip is end-cutting only. The working length is approximately 15 mm and tapers from a 1 mm diameter input to a 1.4 mm by 0.4mm rectangle. This adds yet another option to Hoya ConBio’s wide variety of tips. The chisel tip can be used with the laser’s straight sleeve or the right angle handpiece.

For more information please contact Hoya ConBio at 800-532-1064.