User:Cameronpriest/Triodent
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Dental Manufacturing |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Dr Simon McDonald, Founder and CEO, |
| Products | V-Ring V3 Sectional Matrix System Griptab Triotray |
| Revenue | unknown |
| unknown | |
Number of employees | 65(2010) |
| Website | Triodent.com |
Triodent
[edit]Triodent Ltd. is a New Zealand dental manufacturing company based in Katikati, New Zealand. Founded by Dr. Simon McDonald in 2003, it is a New Zealand based manufacturer of dental products. Its products are the V3 and V-Ring Sectional Matrix Systems for Class II composite restorations .
History
[edit]The company was formed in 2003 when dentist and inventor Dr Simon McDonald took to market his first product, the Tri-Clip.
The V-Ring Sectional Matrix System, launched in 2005, was the first such system with V-shaped ring tines, which for the first time accommodated the interproximal wedge rather than competing with it for space. The system also pioneered the use in dentistry of nickel-titanium alloy for the retainer ring. Nickel-titanium’s inherent elasticity is an advantage when the ring is extended for placement between the teeth, providing a more consistent and appropriate force than stainless steel, and then returning to its original shape.
The next version of the V-Ring was the V3, introduced in 2008. Among other adjustments, this ring used glass-fiber reinforced plastic to replace the V-Ring’s stainless steel tines.
Locations
[edit]The company’s headquarters are in Katikati, New Zealand. The Triodent Group also comprises Triodent Corporation in the USA and Triodent (UK) Ltd based in Europe.
Products
[edit]Major products include the original V-Ring Sectional Matrix System and its successor, the V3 Sectional Matrix System; the Griptab indirect restoration handling aid; and the Triotray posterior impression tray. Key components in the V3 system include Triodent Pin-Tweezers, Forceps, Wave-Wedges and V3 Matrices.
History and Business Model
[edit]Triodent was founded in 2003 and it now sells in more than 60 countries.
Awards and Commendations
[edit]Triodent was New Zealand’s fastest-growing manufacturer in 2008[1]. The company was named New Zealand’s best for use of research and development at the New Zealand International Business Awards in 2009[2] and was named top exporter to the United States in its category at the American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand Export Awards 2009[3].
The V-Ring system has won numerous product awards, most notably from independent evaluator The Dental Advisor, which named the V-Ring its top sectional matrix system in 2008[4] . It gave the same award to the V3 in 2009[5] and 2010. The V3 was also evaluation agency Reality’s top sectional matrix system in 2009.
- ^ Deloitte Fast 50, 2008,
- ^ Best use of research and development, 2009, "This award recognises the role of research and development in making innovative products and services successful in international markets".
- ^ AMCHAM Exporter of the Year, 2009,
- ^ V-Ring Sectional Matrix System, 2008, "Winner of the 2008 Top Matrix System Award".
- ^ V-Ring Sectional Matrix System, 2008, "Winner of the 2009 Top Sectional Matrix System".