Home | Expo Home | Oticon Medical Oticon Medical Freedom of Choice Oticon Medical believes in doing what you do best and teaming with experienced experts to bring forth the very best solutions.By combining world leading pioneers in osseointegration, with Oticon – the leading innovator in sound processing – great advancements in bone anchored hearing systems are about to take place.Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, Oticon Medical is at the epicenter of developing and improving upon existing and new technologies within the field of osseointegration.Our philosophy is based on working with the best – and letting people be their best. By integrating the most recent hearing care technology and the most advanced audiological concepts in a bone anchored hearing system you, the healthcare professionals, can individualize and match the patient’s hearing needs in more ways. With the launch of Ponto, Oticon Medical is introducing superior sound quality and new possibilities to the field of bone anchored hearing systems.Oticon Medical isn’t out to re-invent the category, only to make it significantly better by offering exactly what audiologists and surgeons have been asking for:1 More knowledgeOticon Medical is a collaboration and partnership of the best minds and experience in the hearing implant sector with Oticon’s 100 plus years of producing the very best sound processing – bar none. Our commitment is long term for two reasons:*the knowledge and expertise are in place to really help patients that cannot benefit from traditional hearing aids.*the industry as a whole can only benefit from an additional player with our reach, experience and expertise.2 Better serviceThe team at Oticon Medical is committed to better serving you. We have designed an extensive system based on sales and research support. Locally and globally,online as well as offline. Even though we are not truly 24/7 (yet) we are poised to demonstrate some impressive turnaround times.3 An improved productOur century-long reputation for producing not only the best sounding hearing aids but also producing the most reliable instruments has created an eye for detail – a skill set put to use when developing innovative software features, advanced audiology and beautiful design. Moving into bone anchored hearing systems Oticon Medical markets a complete package based on superior safety, sound quality, product reliability, ease of handling, ease of use and design. Education Videos News Articles Ask The Expert Interviews Continuing Education Live Webinar The Oticon Medical OptiGrip Implant, OptiFit Abutment Design and an Enhanced Surgical Approach for Bone Anchored Implant Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 1:00 pm EDT Justin Pfeiffer Recorded Microtia/Aural Atresia: A Parent’s Perspective April 23, 2013 Melissa Tumblin Fitting Considerations for the Ponto Bone Anchored System March 26, 2013 Laura Phelps, MS Reimbursement and Bone Anchored Systems March 6, 2013 Carrie Hart Audiological Considerations of the Ponto Bone Anchored Hearing System Before and After Surgery July 6, 2012 Justin Pfeiffer, Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Bone Anchored Hearing Systems: Current Developments and Challenges April 16, 2012 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Text/Transcript Reimbursement and Bone Anchored Systems May 13, 2013 Carrie Hart Audiological Considerations of the Ponto Bone Anchored Hearing System Before and After Surgery February 25, 2013 Justin Pfeiffer, Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Bone Anchored Hearing Systems: Current Developments and Challenges August 8, 2012 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Oticon Medical: Introduction to the Ponto Bone Anchored System May 9, 2012 Teri Sinopoli, MA, FAAA, CCC-A Audio Microtia/Aural Atresia: A Parent’s Perspective April 23, 2013 Melissa Tumblin Fitting Considerations for the Ponto Bone Anchored System March 26, 2013 Laura Phelps, MS Reimbursement and Bone Anchored Systems March 6, 2013 Carrie Hart Audiological Considerations of the Ponto Bone Anchored Hearing System Before and After Surgery July 6, 2012 Justin Pfeiffer, Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Bone Anchored Hearing Systems: Current Developments and Challenges April 16, 2012 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD More Oticon Medical Continuing Education Events Videos Live Interview with Ponto User March 26, 2013 Streamed live on Mar 22, 2013 In case you missed it, or would like to would like to watch again, here's Oticon Medical's interview with Ponto user Kris Siwek. Kris has an incredible story, and... Watch Video News Oticon Medical Scientific Meeting Focuses on Newest Research and Advances in Bone Anchored Surgery to Improve Patient-Centered Outcomes April 28, 2013 Copenhagen, DK April 24 – Leading surgeons from North America, Europe, Israel and Turkey recently gathered in Copenhagen for Oticon Medical’s Scientific Meeting on tissue preservation surgery. The three-day conference at Oticon Medical Expands Beyond Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions April 10, 2013 Acquisition of Neurelec Brings New Capabilities in Cochlear Implants.Copenhagen, DK April 9 – With this month’s acquisition of Neurelec SA by parent company William Demant Group, Oticon Medical enters a strategically important growt Oticon Medical Certified as Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Supplier February 6, 2013 SOMERSET, NJ February 5 – Oticon Medical today announced that the company has obtained accreditation as a Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Supplier from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Oticon Medical is now accre New Oticon Medical Facebook Page Reaches Out to Patients, Families & Fans November 2, 2012 Oticon Medical’s newly launched Facebook page creates new opportunities for people with bone anchored hearing solutions and their families to share experiences and talk to other users in an open, friendly and popular medium where many bone anch Oticon Medical Scientific Meeting Explores Advances, Research and Future Direction in Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions October 23, 2012 Copenhagen, DK October 9 - Oticon Medical recently held its first Scientific Meeting, a professional gathering that brought together prominent clinicians, researchers and opinion leaders in Otology/Neurotology and Audiology from around the world. The Oticon Medical Convenes Patient Advocacy Summit September 30, 2012 Oticon Medical recently convened a Patient Advocacy Summit at the company's Somerset, New Jersey headquarters to explore ways to increase social media, networking, support groups and other means of disseminating information to better meet the needs o Oticon Medical Website Engages and Educates with More User-Friendly Features and Resources June 18, 2012 Oticon Medical's newly enhanced website, www.oticonmedical.com, reflects the company's belief that one of the best ways to ensure freedom of choice in bone anchored hearing devices is to create opportunities for patients to make well-informed decisio Oticon Medical Introduces New Wide Ponto Implant Designed for Improved Stability June 12, 2012 New Offerings and Broader Range of Options Aim to Support Surgical Advances and Successful Patient Outcomes. In 2009, newly launched Oticon Medical announced the company's intent to grow the market for bone anchored hearing solutions with breakthroug Oticon Medical's Ponto Bone Anchored Hearing Implant System Gains Wide Acceptance in North America and Europe April 7, 2012 Over 3000 Implantations and Multi-Center Study Point to Ponto's Effectiveness and Safety. Leading otolaryngologists, neuro otologists and clinics in 18 countries have performed more than 3,000 implantations with Oticon Medical's Ponto System in the t Oticon Medical Announces New Hires February 3, 2012 Oticon Medical, a global medical device company within the William Demant Group, today announced the appointment of Kimberlee M. Griffey, AuD as Regional Manager and Beverly Ostrowski as Customer Service Manager. The new hires build on Oticon Medical Oticon Medical Sponsors Masterclass on Bone Anchored Hearing Systems January 15, 2012 Patient-Centered Focus Combines Clinical, Surgical and Quality of Life Topics. Oticon Medical recently sponsored a Masterclass on bone anchored hearing systems at Stockholm's Karolinska University Hospital. The Masterclass was initiated and organized Oticon Medical's Ponto Pro Power Earns iF Product Design Award 2012 November 11, 2011 Oticon Medical announced today that Ponto Pro Power has been recognized for design excellence by the iF Product Design Awards 2012. An international panel of judges awarded Ponto Pro Power, the world's most powerful fully digital and programmable bon Oticon Foundation Funds Innovative Training Software for Virtual Temporal Bone Surgery October 20, 2011 The Oticon Foundation recently funded development of surgical simulation software for the "Visible Ear Simulator 1.1," an innovative 3D virtual tactile simulator that will enable surgeons to train in soft tissue and drilling procedures in the tempora Oticon Medical Secures FDA Clearance for Ponto Pro Power, World's Most Powerful Fully Digital, Programmable Bone Anchored Power Processor July 6, 2011 Oticon Medical, an international medical device company within the William Demant Group, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company 510(k) clearance to market Ponto Pro Power, the world's most powerful fu Oticon Medical Symposium Presents Clinical Data on Benefits of Ponto Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions at OSSEO 2011 May 2, 2011 Oticon Medical recently sponsored a symposium on the newest clinical data on bone anchored hearing solutions at the Third International Symposium on Bone Conduction Hearing - Craniofacial Osseointegration (OSSEO) in Sarasota, Florida. The multidiscip Oticon Medical Names Alan Raffauf Vice President of Marketing March 6, 2011 Oticon Medical, a global medical device company within the William Demant Group, today announced the appointment of Alan Raffauf, MA, as Vice President of Marketing. In this newly created position, Raffauf will be responsible for developing and drivi New Oticon Medical Website Offers More Choice and Information To New and Experienced Users of Bone Anchored Hearing Systems January 26, 2011 With content that addresses the interests and needs of professionals as well as new and experienced users, Oticon Medical's newly designed website, oticonmedical.com, reflects the company's emphasis on providing freedom of choice in bone anchored hea Oticon Medical Expands Team with Research and Sales Veterans January 13, 2011 Oticon Medical, a global medical device company within the William Demant Group, today announced the appointment of Ravi Sockalingam, PhD, FAAA, Aud(C) as Director of Clinical Research and Professional Relations and Luis Espinoza as Director of Sales Oticon Medical Bone Conduction Sound Processor Rated Superior in Independent Study by Leading Specialty Hospital November 23, 2010 Preliminary results of the first independent study of differences in two new bone conduction sound processors indicate that the newest manufacturer to enter the bone anchored hearing market may provide solutions that offer increased benefit for peopl Newest Products from Oticon Medical Deliver Even More Choice in Treatment of Conductive/Mixed Hearing Loss November 6, 2010 Oticon Medical continues its commitment to bringing freedom of choice in bone anchored hearing care with the introduction of four additions to the company's Ponto system of advanced sound processors, accessories, implant components and surgical instr Articles Reimbursement and Bone Anchored Systems May 13, 2013 Carrie Hart Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live seminar. Download supplemental course materials here (link to handout).Welcome to today’s presentation, Reimbursement in Bone Anchored Hearing Systems. I’ Audiological Considerations of the Ponto Bone-anchored Hearing System Before and After Surgery February 25, 2013 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD, Justin Pfeiffer Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live seminar. Download supplemental course materials here (link to handout). Ravi Sockalingam: I am Ravi Sockalingam, Director of Clinical Research for Ot Bone Anchored Hearing Systems: Current Developments and Challenges September 24, 2012 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD This text course is a transcript of an Oticon Medical live presentation on AudiologyOnline. Please download supplemental course materials. Welcome. I am going to start by giving you a general background to bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHS). That i Oticon Medical: Introduction to the Ponto Bone Anchored System May 8, 2012 Terri Sinopoli This is a transcript of a live seminar. To view the course recording, register here: /audiology-ceus/course/bone-conduction-implants-aids-hearing-aids-adults-oticon-medical-introduction-to-ponto-19805 Welcome to today's seminar on Oticon Medical's Po Ask the Expert Are there any Retrospective Studies on Bone-anchored Hearing Systems Comparing Outcomes? April 22, 2013 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Have there been any retrospective clinical studies on patients who have had bone-anchored hearing systems to compare techniques and look at outcomes? What are the Advantages of a Bone-anchored Hearing System? March 4, 2013 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD What are the advantages of a bone-anchored hearing system compared to a conventional bone conduction hearing aid? What BC Thresholds are Recommended for Optimal Results with Bone Anchored Hearing Systems? November 19, 2012 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD, FAAA With single sided deafness, the guidelines indicate bone conduction thresholds in the good ear to be within 20 dB average between 500 and 3000 Hz. There has been advice saying that closer to 0-10 dB is optimal. As we approach 20 dB, how much of a risk are we taking toward less than optimal result? For example, with thresholds of 15, 15, 15, and 35dB respectively at those frequencies. How should we advise the patient? Consensus on Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Fittings August 13, 2012 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Is there a consensus among audiologists on how to best fit patients with bone-anchored devices? Furthermore, are there any tests we should be routinely completing? Best Practice Guidelines for Bone-Anchored Hearing Solutions July 9, 2012 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD The number of patients I see who are candidates for bone-anchored technology seems to be increasing. Are there any best-practice guidelines that I can reference? Bone Anchored Hearing System - Age for Candidacy October 4, 2010 Teri Sinopoli, MA, CCC-A, FAAA At what age can a bone anchored sound processor be used with children? Current Candidates for a Bone Anchored Hearing Solution August 30, 2010 Teri Sinopoli, MA, CCC-A, FAAA Who are typical candidates for bone anchored systems, including the new Ponto system from Oticon Medical? Interviews Interview with Curt Gorman, President, Oticon Medical US March 18, 2013 Curt Gorman Topic: Oticon Medical is now a Certified Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Supplier Interview with Gregory J. Artz, MD, Neurotologist and Assistant Professor, Thomas Jefferson University October 8, 2012 Gregory Artz Topic: Medical Advances in Bone Conduction Implantation, and Pre- and Post-surgical Patient Management Interview with Ravi Sockalingam, Ph.D., Oticon Medical May 14, 2012 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Topic: Oticon Medical Forum on Bone Anchored Solutions Interview with Ravi Sockalingam, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Research and Professional Relations, Oticon Medical October 24, 2011 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Topic: Introducing Oticon Ponto Pro Power Interview with Ravi Sockalingam, Ph.D., Oticon Medical June 27, 2011 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Topic: Third International Symposium on Bone Conduction Hearing - Craniofacial Osseointegration (OSSEO) Interview with Ravi Sockalingam, Ph.D. Director of Clinical Research, Oticon Medical March 7, 2011 Ravi Sockalingam, PhD Topic: Clinical Research at Oticon Medical Interview with Anton Hedström, Product Manager, Oticon Medical January 17, 2011 Anton Hedström Topic: Ponto and Ponto Pro - New Features, New Research Interview with Jes Olsen, CEO, Oticon Medical July 19, 2010 Jes Olsen Topic: Oticon Medical and Ponto™ Bone Anchored Hearing Systems Contact Information Oticon Medical 580 Howard Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873 US Phone: 1-888-277-8014 Fax: 1-732-868-6949 www.oticonmedical.comHave a question? 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