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Fotona, in co-operation with US-based Fotona representative, Aesthetic Lasers Inc, is currently seeking distributors in the United States for its Aesthetics and Dermatology laser systems range.

Fotona recently released two new Pixel Screen Technology (PST) handpieces to enable Fotona Er:YAG laser users to add fractional techniques to skin rejuvenation treatments. The handpieces are compatible with Fotona’s XS Fidelis, XS Dualis, SP Dualis and SP Plus laser systems; no additional system upgrades or expensive consumables are required.

Lares Research, Fotona’s U.S. partners in laser dentistry recently joined with the Masters of Laser Dentistry and the Montana Center for Laser Dentistry. The partnership will offer an expanded training program exclusively for the Fotona Lares Powerlase® AT hard and soft tissue laser systems. Lares Research markets Fotona AT Fidelis® in the United States under the Fotona Lares Powerlase® AT brand name.

Aesthetic Lasers Inc., U.S. partner in Fotona's Aesthetics and Dermatology range, held a 2-day Advanced Users Conference in Boca Raton, FL, in mid-October. This Continuing Medical Education credited, workshop was primarily developed to enhance laser treatment knowledge, to help build the aesthetics practice and to provide an opportunity for Fotona owners to develop relationships within an extensive network of Fotona users.

The Laser and Health Academy has published a new paper on "Novel Fractional Treatments with VSP Erbium YAG Aesthetic Lasers". It introduces and explains Fotona's latest Pixel Screen Technology (PST) fractional techniques for minimally invasive Er:YAG rejuvenation treatments. The paper further reviews other Fotona innovations such as Fotona's VSP Technology and its effect on Er:YAG's treatment range, SMOOTH treatments and the exclusive TURBO mode.

Fotona has formalized a new partnership with US dental equipment manufacturer, Lares Research, to market the next generation dental laser systems for the US market under the combined Fotona Lares brand names.

A new paper on Fotona’s unique and innovative FRAC3® treatment modality has been published by the Laser and Health Academy.

Fotona, in cooperation with Latin-American distribution partner, Latinmed, has launched a Spanish version of the Fotona website to provide Latin American visitors, comprehensive information on Fotona's medical laser solutions in their own language.

On September 9th, 2008 Dr. Paraskevas Kakas was invited by Fotona to join the Laser and Health Academy as an Expert Lecturer. During his visit to Fotona and the Laser and Health Academy he presented his experience with Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers in plastic surgery and his views on combining both sources in procedures.

Fotona launched its latest highest single pulse energy, Q-switched laser system, the QX MAX, at the Laser Innsbruck international conference.

The 2008 WFLD Congress was the venue for the Fotona’s global launch of its latest Fidelis dental laser systems generation; the AT/HT Fidelis generation.

At the 13th International Conference in Periodontic Research, Dr. Gokbuget et al., from the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, presented their 1-year follow-up findings of a laser-supported implant case. They described the case of a 43 year-old male patient with external resorption on tooth 11, and severe bone loss on tooth 21. The treatment consisted of using the Er:YAG/Nd:YAG combination.