Manufacturing Today Issue - 217 October 2023 | Page 150

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Perfect smile

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Paragon Implant : where precision engineering and dental expertise converge

A pioneering company in the field of dental implants , Paragon Implant Ltd ( Paragon ) is revolutionizing the way we approach oral healthcare . With its relentless commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology , Paragon has emerged as a leader in providing advanced implant solutions that offer superior aesthetics , functionality , and patient comfort . Backed by a team of skilled professionals and guided by a patient-centric approach , Paragon Implant is dedicated to transforming smiles and restoring confidence . Gerald Niznick , DMD , MSD , President and CEO of the company , tells us about his path towards the creation of Paragon Implant .

“ I graduated dentistry in 1966 , at the University of Manitoba Canada , which is now called the Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry . Subsequently , I studied for a master ’ s degree in prosthetics , the specialty of tooth restoration and replacement . I began
practicing in Los Angeles in the 1970s , back when dental implantology was in its infancy and practiced with questionable predictability . By the end of the decade , I had started to develop my own implant designs . I launched my first of 33 patented implant products in 1982 and by 1990 , my company was one of the two largest implant companies in the world . In 1991 , I sold the distribution rights , only to take them back six years later and launch a series of new designs . Things took another turn in 2001 , when I decided to sell that company . I started a new business in 2004 which I ended up selling again in 2010 . It isn ’ t until I reached the age of 79 , in 2022 , that I embarked on a new venture called Paragon . Utilizing a factory I had built back in 1994 for my previous businesses , I began laying the foundation for Paragon . Fast forward to July 2023 , and the progress has been remarkable . I have already filed four patents for improved designs , installed 24 state-of-the-art Star CNC machines , and welcomed back 28 skilled
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