News - U.S. Shipment Of Millenniums Begins
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOLASE Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLTI), a provider of laser-based advanced cosmetic, aesthetic, dental and surgical products, today announced commencement of shipments of its Millennium(TM) HydroKinetic(TM) tissue cutting system in the United States during the fourth quarter of 1997, and continues to ship against domestic orders during the first quarter of 1998.
Donald A. La Point, President and Chief Executive Officer of BIOLASE stated, "We have participated in three domestic shows since October of 1997, and we have received domestic orders for 22 Millennium systems. The Company has been working diligently to deliver product, and we have received tremendous accolades from our initial systems installed domestically."
According to Dr. William Grieder, DMD, MADG and member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, "The Millennium is, without comparison, the most versatile laser-based system that I have ever been associated with in dentistry. It has replaced my diode laser and allows me to perform restorations quickly without anesthesia." Grieder added, "The Millennium by BIOLASE is the most significant development in dentistry in the past twenty years."
In addition, the Company announced that the results of an independent study between the Millennium's HydroKinetic technology and Erbium (YAG) laser technology will be presented by the University of Aachan, Germany at the DGL show in Frankfurt . The DGL show represents the largest dental laser conference held in Germany and is scheduled for the end of February.
La Point added, "We're very excited and look with great enthusiasm towards the results of the comparative study. The results should demonstrate the strong superior capabilities of the HydroKinetic tissue cutting system. These results combined with the marketing efforts of our German distributor should generate significant interest for the Millennium at the DGL dental laser conference."
BIOLASE Technology, Inc. manufactures and markets advanced cosmetic, aesthetic, dental and surgical products, including laser systems, HydroKinetic surgical cutting systems, and develops specialized biomaterials for dentistry and other medical specialties. The Company's products incorporate patented and patent-pending technologies that permit achievement of unique results.
The matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements.............
SOURCE BIOLASE Technology, Inc.
02/10/98 /CONTACT: Scott Liolios of Pacific Consulting Group, Inc., 714-574-3860; or Donald A. La Point of BIOLASE Technology, Inc., 714-361-1200/ |
