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OrthoAccel@ Technologies, Inc. Introduces Direct Sales Organization
HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OrthoAccel@ Technologies, Inc.
developers of the AcceleDentT System, a new device to accelerate
orthodontic treatment, announced this week that a direct sales
organization, including both field Territory Managers and inside
telephone representatives, has been hired and is effective
immediately.
AcceleDentT is a simple, removable appliance that an orthodontic
patient wears in the mouth for 20 minutes daily to accelerate
orthodontic tooth movement. The device was cleared by FDAfor use by
patients in the United States in November 2011. A Randomized,
Controlled Clinical Trialrecently conducted at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio demonstrated, with statistical
significance, that tooth movement could be safely accelerated by 38%
to 50% during space closure and even more so during the alignment
phase. OrthoAccel@has been shipping AcceleDent outside of the United
States for nearly 2.5 years.
Dwight Schnaitter, Vice President of Sales at OrthoAccel@, commented
on the importance of a direct selling effort, "OrthoAccel has invested
in two university clinical studies to prove the efficacy and safety of
AcceleDent. The technical nature of the data requires a very
knowledgeable and experienced industry expert to effectively present
how our unique product safely shortens treatment time in the hands of
an orthodontic specialist. We have been very fortunate to hire a team
of talented people, all with long track records of industry success,
to carry our unique offering to the orthodontic specialty." The
field sales team includes eight Territory Managers, each bringing
significant experience and track record in the orthodontic industry.
Jenny Parker, based in California, is a former National Sales Manager
in the industry, who has also consistently managed a top 10% territory
for over 20 years. John Berry works out of the Michigan market and
recently grew an existing, competitive orthodontic territory to nearly
60% market share. David Solomon covers the Ohio market and
surrounding areas and successfully increased revenue in an orthodontic
territory by nearly 600% over an eight year period. Dave Ward, who
splits time over the Colorado and Arizona markets, brings previous Top
Sales Producer awards from four different organizations, all within
the orthodontic industry. Brett Kowald, based in the corporate Texas
market, was recently recognized as Territory Manager of the Year at a
top orthodontic company. Mike Knutson works out of Indianapolis and
has delivered a five-fold increase in territory revenue over a decade
and a half tenure within the orthodontic industry. Brian Monney
covers New York and the northeast and brings significant track record
across various sales and marketing functions, including multiple ‥1
Sales Representative awards, from a well-known orthodontic company.
The team is also highlighted by the experience of Christopher Bodish
in a sales consulting capacity. Mr. Bodish brings 34 years of sales
experience and an extensive track record of notable accomplishments
within the orthodontic industry including top sales production,
significant growth, hiring and development of sales organizations, and
accolades ranging from Inner Circle Awards for Managers to Sales
Representative of the Year awards. Bodish remarked, "The combination
of solid medical science affords the clinician to make an evidence
based decision on accelerated tooth movement. This is the first time
I've witnessed such due diligence prior to a product launch. This
non- invasive patient participation promotes bone remodeling and
improves the quality of orthodontics. This is a great opportunity to
help the orthodontic community market their practices to children and
adults."
The first annual sales meeting and training session is scheduled for
the week of February 6, 2012 at the corporate headquarters in Houston,
Texas. David Solomon expressed his excitement about the potential for
this new technology, "This is a major step forward for orthodontic
practitioners. Doctors now have the ability to significantly shorten
treatment times while providing many clinical benefits to the patient
throughout the entire course of treatment." Jenny Parker added "It's
an exciting time for the orthodontic profession and the orthodontic
patient. The AcceleDent System answers one the patient's main
concerns, which is the length of treatment time. AcceleDent allows a
patient to participate in the answer by reducing overall treatment
time."
The sales organization is further supplemented by a two-person
telephone sales team to manage inbound and outbound calls. Jessica
Payne brings experience from the orthopedic medical device industry,
and Suzanne McKay brings relevant insight as a past orthodontic
assistant in two separate offices, as well as inside and outside sales
experience with multiple orthodontic companies.
OrthoAccel@ also announced plans to incorporate a user-friendly
"Territory Manager Finder" into its website for the convenience of
orthodontic offices. About OrthoAccel@ Technologies, Inc. Based in
Houston, Texas, OrthoAccel@ Technologies, Inc. is a privately owned
medical device company currently engaged in the development,
manufacturing, and marketing of products to enhance dental care and
orthodontic treatment. About the AcceleDentT System
AcceleDentTrepresents the first clinical approach to safely accelerate
orthodontic tooth movement via modulating bone biology. The device has
been studied clinically and applies gentle pulsing forces in
combination with standard orthodontics to move teeth faster through
accelerated bone remodeling. More information can be found at
www.acceledent.com and www.acceledent.co.uk/ or requested via
info@orthoaccel.com
SOURCE OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc.
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/CONTACT: Michael K. Lowe, CEO +1-832-631-1659, info@orthoaccel.com
/Web Site: http://www.acceledent.com
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