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.

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