34 - Sunday, February 9, 1992 - North Shore News

BUSINESS

Teeth vs. tunes

Bryan Adams’ younger

ONE JS jin the business of teeth and one is in business of tunes: Bruce Adams, the younger brother of rocker Bryan Adams, is making breakthroughs in the world of dental

brother Bruce works as a denturist

micro-milling machine makes the

part or a mold to make the part. Said Adams, ‘‘It replaces the

impression technique where you

technology.

The North Vancouver man works full time as a denturist. When he sees off tne last client of the day. Adams shifts into dental research mode.

In 1984 he set up Optodontic Instruments Ltd. A number of high-tech dental equipment items are undergoing research and de- velopment. In the prototype Stage is a jaw tracking device.

“It essentially measures position and change in position of the jaw. It’s also able to measure muscle activity. We can determine how somebody bites and then correctly set teeth,’ Adams said.

The 3-D scanning device Measures points to an accuracy of 20 microns. A diode laser, con- trolled by a micro-positioning device, scans the surface and col- lects data. The data are used for the manufacture of crowns and bridges.

Michael Becker

HIGH TECH

Information goes to a computer where it is edited and sent to a micro-milling machine. The

fill your mouth with Silly Putty.””

Adams is also working on a video-based cosmetic imaging system fur dentistry.

Simply put, the system can show video images of proposed dental work as it would look in the client’s mouth.

Said Adams, ‘If someone was looking at an investment of $10,000 in crown and bridge work you don’t want that to be done wrong.”’

Adams works in Port Co- quitlam with a group of people who share his interests.

“The common denominator is that we are all into high-tech equipment as both developers and users of it,’’ he said.

Adams, 30, was attracted to the field because he wanted to work with his hands.

“I had a desire to do something artistic and academic. It seemed to be a nice match,”” he said.

OPTIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS

THE FOLLOWING is a selection of many volunteer opportunities available through North Shore Community Services (NSCS).

AN ENTHUSIASTIC English- speaking person with management experience is needed to assist a general manager with all aspects of an annual summertime car lot- tery sponsored by a repertory dance company. Orientation is provided.

AN OPEN custody centre needs creative insiructors to teach arts and crafts. Classes include tie- dying, leatherwork and batik, basic guitar lessons, sewing classes and a cooking class with a focus on ethnic dishes. The volunteer should be willing to undergo a criminal record check and relate well to troubled teens. The hours are flexible and _ orientation . is provided.

TEAM WORKERS who are familiar with the needs of fragile seniors are wanted to join an aux-

iliary team that is responsible for organizing and managing social afternoons, a fun fair and creating a Tuck Shop. Orientation is pro- vided and the hours are flexible.

PATIENT FRIENDLY . assis- tants are needed to help senior residents with exercises in a swimming pool and to accompany them back to their lodge. Volun- teers are not required to swim, but should like water. Training is provided and the hours are flexi- ble.

A VOLUNTEER is needed to provide assistance to a woman

- who is an excellent swimmer, but

requires help with trips to a swimming pool. The volunteer will assist with changing clothes, pro- vide transportation and enjoy a shared interest in swimming. The hours are flexible. ENTHUSIASTIC friendly peo- ple who are interested in par- ticipating in a fun and exciting event are needed to join a volun-

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If you are interested in these or any other volunteer opportunities call 985-7138. NSCS is a member agency of the United Way.

BRUCE ADAMS set up the dental research company Optodontic instruments Ltd. in 1984.

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