Fremont, CA - April 21, 2008  - HOYA ConBio^TM, a global leader in dental and aesthetic lasers, today announced the US launch of the V-Raser diode laser for treatment of vascular lesions.  The extremely compact V-Raser was unveiled at the 28^th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, offering physicians an effective solution for common red and blue blood vessels, including facial telangiectasias.

“The V-Raser is uniquely suited to be an integral part of any aesthetic medical practice,” said Timothy S. Gehlmann, President & CEO, HOYA ConBio.  “The targeted design of the V-Raser complements other laser and light based therapies for comprehensive treatment of photodamaged and photoaged skin.  Because facial spider veins are so common, physicians will be able to use this laser on virtually every one of their cosmetic patients.”

The 980 nm wavelength of the diode laser offers safe, effective treatment of high-flow blood vessels, including red and blue vessels especially on the face.  Variable spot sizes allow physicians to reach small, hard-to-treat areas such as the crevices and sides of the nose. Resolution is achieved in one to three treatments, depending on the size of the vessel.

“The V-Raser is a revolutionary new vascular lesion laser that’s different from anything else out there,” said David Goldberg, MD, Director, Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ and Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. “The ideal patient is that individual who has photodamage and a variety of blood vessels, including telangiectasias, on his/her cheeks and nose.  The V-Raser is uniquely successful in removing a variety of facial vessels with minimal patient discomfort.  And, it’s the smallest laser I’ve ever seen.”

Weighing only four pounds, the V-Raser is extremely compact and can fit anywhere in a physician’s clinic.  Priced at $29,950, the V-Raser is a cost-effective tool introduced by Hoya ConBio, developers of the MedLite and RevLite Q-Switched Nd: YAG lasers, widely regarded as workhorses of the aesthetic industry.

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.

“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.

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.

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/.

Fremont, CA – July 30 – HOYA ConBio™, a global leader in dental and aesthetic medical laser technology, today announced an exclusive agreement for the MedLite C Series and RevLite lasers with Eclipse Medical Ltd., a leading distributor of aesthetic high-tech medical devices and supplies. The three-year agreement will give Eclipse Medical exclusive rights to distribute HOYA ConBio™ aesthetic lasers to medical professionals in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

RevLite and MedLite C Series lasers are advanced, highly versatile aesthetic systems that represent the next generation of Q-switched engineering. Safe for use on all skin types, the EO Q-switched Nd:YAG lasers deliver energy with a PhotoAcoustic effect — an efficient, patient-friendly alternative to devices that rely on photothermal (heat) action. Known worldwide as the gold standard for tattoo removal, HOYA ConBio lasers offer solutions for wrinkle reduction, acne scars, vascular and pigmented lesions, and hair removal. The RevLite, launched in 2007, features PhotoAcoustic Technology Pulse™ (PTP), a unique pulse dispersion that enables physicians to harness up to 60 percent more power.

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

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