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AFP Expands North American Distribution for Three Dimensional Dental X-Ray Imaging.


ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- AFP (1) (AppleTalk Filing Protocol) The file sharing protocol used in an AppleTalk network. In order for non-Apple networks to access data in an AppleShare server, their protocols must translate into the AFP language. See file sharing protocol.  Imaging Corporation (OTCBB OTCBB

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.OB) announced effective immediately, that it will expand its sales and marketing efforts for three dimensional, dental x-ray imaging equipment into the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The technology and software used to capture and produce three-dimensional dental images was originally designed and developed by Quantitative Radiology, "QR", Verona, Italy. AFP is now QR's distributor in the USA and is the successor to Aperio Services LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

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. The Company and QR had previously announced, on May 30, 2006, that it had executed exclusive distribution agreements with AFP for the territories of Canada and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , excluding Brazil. The term of these agreements is for three years.

This state of the art, low-dose imaging equipment, produces three dimensional (3D) x-ray images for Implantology. 3D Dental images are enhanced, in office, CT scans of the mouth and are a dynamic improvement over historical two dimensional panoramic film images as well as conventional, higher radiation, hospital CT scans that have been utilized for the past 30 years. Cone beam x-ray technology is an important diagnostic tool for Implantologists, Orthodontists, and Oral Surgeons. The images provide more information when diagnosing a patient's condition and jaw structure. It is anticipated that this three-dimensional technology will become state of the art. The dentist's incentive to purchase an in office Dental CT system is to allow for a quicker completion of the prescribed procedure and treatment. The current referral practice is to send the patient for an off-premises medical CT scan. This state of the art, low-dose imaging equipment, produces three dimensional x-ray images for Implantology and other applications.

Dr. Roberto Molteni, AFP's Executive Vice President of Technology said, "We are very excited by this opportunity to expand our line of digital imaging products with Cone Beam Computed Tomography Computed tomography (CT scan)
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), which is quickly becoming the diagnostic tool par excellence in dentistry dentistry, treatment and care of the teeth and associated oral structures. Dentistry is mainly concerned with tooth decay, disease of the supporting structures, such as the gums, and faulty positioning of the teeth.  and in other specialties. The combination of QR's leading market position, innovative technology know-how and AFP's global marketing skills will be a factor in the worldwide dental marketplace."

AFP Imaging is a diagnostic imaging supplier whose products are distributed worldwide with clinical applications for dental, veterinary and medical professionals. The Company's quality assurance program is ISO (1) See ISO speed.

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 9001 certified, an international standard. The Company's product line and digital imaging technologies are providing the gateway for future internal and external growth. Through its global distribution network, the Company has branded products in about 100,000 dental and medical facilities. The Company's products are distributed worldwide under various trademarked brand names that include AFP, DENT-X, and EVA Eva

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. For additional corporate information please visit our web sites at www.afpimaging.com and www.dent-x.com.

The remarks contained in this press release and presented elsewhere by management from time to time contain forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company's plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. The Company's actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in this press release or in other forward-looking statements presented by management. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include failure of revenue on new products to develop as estimated, regulatory delays, loss of existing customers, the Company's inability to meet increasing demand for its new products, general downward trends in the Company's industry and other risk factors as described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in the Company's expectation or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which such statement is based.
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