Press Room (Tekscan in the News)

Tekscan has recently been featured in magazines, on television, and in public relation pieces.
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November 2008 - iShoe Insole Prototype Uses FlexiForce Sensors The iShoe is an insole designed to detect and monitor balance problems in the elderly, enabling clinicians to take steps to improve the wearer's balance before a dangerous fall occurs. The prototype model is equipped with FlexiForce sensors which detect and measure force changes. Learn more…

November 2006 - Wireless ELF cracks the Top 50!

July 2006 - Sensing System Goes Wireless!

September 2008 - Measuring Success with Science, Not Symptoms

Twin brothers Kris and Kelly Blodgett "both share a passion for people and cutting edge technology". This article explains how they use advanced technology like the T-Scan III Occlusal Analysis System, to more accurately diagnose their patients' problems.

Read more about the success of the Blodgett family as well as full details of how the T-Scan enhances their practice in the September 2008 Doctor of Dentistry magazine.

Summer 2008 - Case Analysis - Follow Through for Lasting Case Success

"Balancing the occlusion with the T-Scan is a must," stresses Dr. James Downs. In this article, he explains how the T-Scan III enables proper preparation as well as a thorough follow-up appointment, which are vital steps in the restoration of a patient's bite.

Check out the entire case study in the Summer 2008 Edition of Aesthetic Dentistry!

August 2008 - Missing the Mark - Accurate Observation of Occlusal Marks

Dr. Robert Kerstein discusses the need for more quantitative technologies in the area of occlusal analysis and the inefficiency of the current use of paper marks to guide occlusal assessment.

Read the full article featured in the Academy of CAD/CAM Dentistry's Advances in CAD/CAM Dentistry.

July 2008 - Emmott on Technology - Tech Tools

Dr. Larry Emmott discusses how state-of-the-art devices such as the T-Scan III Occlusal Analysis System, can eliminate the problems associated with traditional methods of dentistry. He states that, "it is no longer necessary for the dentist to try and guess which blue dot is too hard and which on is just right".

Look for Dr. Emmott's article in the July 2008 edition of Dental Product Reports!

April 2008 - Raise the Bar of Your Practice Through Comprehensive Exam and Diagnosis

Dr. Jim Beck gives advice on how to raise the bar of your practice in the April 2008 edition of Dentaltown Magazine. His treatment is based on what is revealed through his diagnostic protocol he calls Optimum Dental Physiology (ODP). He includes TMJ, muscles, occlusion and airway in his patient protocol examinations.

See how Dr. Beck uses advanced technology in his practice to examine, diagnose, and treat his patients occlusion and TMJ.

October 2007 - High Tech Bite as seen on Dental Health Check with Dr. Linda Niessen

"Cracked or broken teeth can be painful and even lead to health problems. But an innovative, high tech sensing device now can detect a condition that often causes tooth fractures. News 8’s Dr. Linda Niessen has details in today’s segment of Dental Health Check."

August 2007 - Determining a Relationship Between
Applied Occlusal Load and Articulating Paper Mark Area

This study is the first of its kind to scientifically test articulating paper and its ability to describe occlusal loads. The resulting conclusion: "it would be impossible for a dentist to correctly pick the right mark from its size appearance" as there was no correlation between the size of a mark, and the color of the mark, to the degree of occlusal force contained within the mark.

November 2008 - See How One Podiatrist Uses the F-Scan System to Benefit His Practice

October 2008 - Tekscan Donates MatScan System to Venezuelan University!

The MatScan system will assist students and professors in improving their ability to assess foot function and gait analysis, therefore facilitating and enhancing their biomechanical research and education in a country where the biomechanics field is just beginning to develop.

This donation was made through the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB), a society which focuses on promoting biomechanics at an international level. The ISB is currently focusing on South America. Tekscan's donation will greatly impact the advancement of biomechanics in this region.

July 2008 - F-Scan Mobile Travels From France to China for the 2008 Olympics!

Philippe is participating in a challenge for a program that lets non-for-profit organizations and passionate individuals fulfill their dreams using 3D software solutions. He is being tracked and filmed on a regular basis. Click here to view his video journal and how he is using the Mobile system.

June 2008 - Use of MatScan in Special Olympic Athletes

October 2007 - F-Scan Featured on TV!

September 2007 - Where Does It Hurt?, The Horse

August 2007 - Tekscan, Tenacity, Orthotics and Temp Touch Combine to Prevent Recurrent Foot Ulcerations - A Case Study

July 2007 -
Tekscan Announces Pressure Mapping Systems That Are Both Plug-N-Play and Versatile!

June 2007 - The Power of a Punch

Colin Burgess assisted in setting up a special punch bag with pressure measurement sensors to measure the force that Ricky was able to punch. The experiment was filmed by the BBC and was transmitted on the BBC national news. For more information, click here.

December 2006 - Emerging Concepts In Podiatric Biomechanics, Podiatry Today The F-Scan and MatScan systems were recently featured in the December issue of Podiatry Today. The article, by Dr. Kevin Kirby, focuses on the benefits of computer-assisted technology for plantar pressure measurement and gait analysis, including the pressure mat and pressure insole. Dr. Kirby states "Both pressure mats and pressure insoles have found practical application in many podiatrists' offices in diagnosing pathologies and designing more effective mechanical therapies for the injured patient."

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July 2008 - Tekscan Offers Free Digital Analysis to Prescale Customers

November 2008 - Mythbusters: Can you punch your way out of a coffin?

The television show, Mythbusters, recently called upon Tekscan to help "bust" their latest myth, "Can you punch your way out of a coffin?" Inspired by a scene from the movie Kill Bill, the Mythbuster's team used Tekscan's I-Scan system to measure how much force is required to break free. Were they successful? Tune in to find out. Airing Wednesday, November 5, 2008, 9 p.m. ET/PT on the Discovery Channel. Check your local listings...