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The International Hearing Society has scheduled its

IHS
convention
A sneak peek at this year’s International
Hearing Society Convention and Expo

59th Annual Convention and Exposition in
Orlando on September 29 to October 2. The following
descriptions were furnished by the respective companies
and are offered as a preview of convention exhibits.
For more event information, see the preliminary program

in Orlando on September 29 to October 2.

on page 46 or visit www.ihsinfo.org.
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Amplivox

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Audioscan

Audibel® will showcase
at IHS the Athem™ Plus,
featuring Active Noise
Control—a new noise
management and speech
preservation system so fast
it reduces noise between syllables—and Invisibel™, the company’s invisible-in-the-canal hearing aid. Audibel is a network
of hearing health care professionals with more than 1,000
locations throughout the United States. Headquartered in Eden
Prairie, Minn, the company prides itself on providing outstanding service and the highest quality technology to patients. Visit
Booth #215 at IHS to find out more. Audibel—People Connecting
People. (800) 769-2590; www.audibel.com.

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Audina® Hearing
Instruments Inc is
featuring INTELLIO®,
the most intelligent
hearing instrument
available today, highlighting the exclusive IntelliScan, which scans
the environment and automatically adjusts to several different
listening situations. The 16-channel custom instrument offers
EnviroScan, which works in harmony with IntelliScan to enhance
your patient’s listening experience and provides improved comfort.
Stop by Audina’s booth #211 for a complete demonstration of the
INTELLIO—the Smart instrument. (800) 223-7700 or (407) 331-0077;
www.audina.net.

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Audina

Amplivox is the Smart Choice
in Audiometry! Stop by Booth
#406 at the IHS expo to learn
more about our reliable and
affordable products. On display will be the Otowave, a handheld tympanometer for fast,
effective middle ear measurements, and our new 260 Diagnostic
Audiometer featuring AIR*BONE*SPEECH! Mention this ad and
receive a 10% discount on both these products! (888) 941-4208;
www.amplivox.us.

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Visit the Audioscan® booth
and be introduced to the
new Axiom™ hearing instrument fitting system. Captivate
your patients with Axiom’s
modern design and exclusive
Speechmap® display. Educate
your patients by revealing
their residual auditory area.
Motivate your patients using
our unique audibar™ display,
revealing before-and-after amplification results. Axiom’s simple
process makes you and your patient a team with a common fitting goal—audibility that is comfortable. (800) 265-2093; www.
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Beltone
Beltone recently
announced
the
introduction of the
Beltone True™, a
new generation of
virtually invisible hearing instruments that wirelessly receive
sound directly from TV, cell/home phone, stereo, PC, and iPod,
via a 2.4 GHz signal without an audible delay. A remote control
offers users the ability to independently adjust the volume and
sound quality of each hearing instrument. Visit Beltone at Booths
#220/222 to learn more about this new, innovative hearing instrument. (800) 621-1275; www.beltone.com.

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Blueprint Solutions
Blueprint Solutions will be featuring its latest version of Blueprint
OMS
(Office
Management
System). Attendees will be able
to experience first-hand Blueprint
OMS’s superior user interface and
user friendly features focused on
increasing patient retention and
leveraging sales opportunities. In
addition, Blueprint OMS streamlines many administrative tasks,
such as scheduling, invoicing, insurance processing, and mailings,
resulting in increased revenue and efficiency. Blueprint OMS is
clinic management made easy. Come see for yourself. (877) 686-8410;
www.blueprintsolutions.us.

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CareCredit
Cost is a primary reason why patients do
not buy hearing aids.
We invite you to
visit the CareCredit
Booth 121 at the IHS
Convention and Expo in Orlando where you’ll have the opportunity
to find out how to help more patients accept your recommendation by offering CareCredit’s No Interest and Low Interest Extended
Payment Plans. (800) 859-9975; www.carecredit.com.

Preliminary Program

Wednesday, September 29
2:00–6:00 pm: Onsite Registration
7:00–9:00 pm: Opening Night Reception
Thursday, September 30
7:00 am-5:00 pm: Onsite Registration
7:15-8:00 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00-10:00 am: Choice of Concurrent Seminars
#1: Using Probe Microphone Measures and
Hearing Instrument Test Box Systems
#2: A Practical Guide to Motivational Interviewing
8:00 am–12:00 pm: Chapter Leadership Conference
10:15 am-12:15 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars
#3: Verification Tool Box
#4: Encouraging Moderately Impaired Patients to Accept Help
12:30-2:30 pm: Membership Meeting & Luncheon
3:00-5:00 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars:
#5: Bluffing 101: The Masks of Hearing Loss
#6: Bluetooth Is Not a Disease
5:00-6:30 pm: Awards Reception
Friday, October 1
7:00 am-5:00 pm: Onsite Registration
7:00-7:45 am: Continental Breakfast
7:45-9:45 am: Choice of Concurrent Seminars
#7: Capitalizing on Patient Consultations
#8: Real-World Performance of Modern Hearing Aids
10:00 am–12:00 pm: General Session:
#9: MarkeTrak VIII—How Do We Get on the Fast Track?
12:00-2:00 pm: Lunch in ExHIbIt HALL
2:15-4:15 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars
#10: Your Responsibilities Under Federal Dispensing Laws
#11: Looping Your Practice
4:30-6:30 pm: Reception in ExHIbIt HALL
Saturday, October 2
8:00 am-2:00 pm: Onsite Registration
8:00-10:00 am: breakfast in ExHIbIt HALL
10:15 am-12:15 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars
#12: Advantages of a Successful Aural Rehabilitation Model
#13: Cognition-Friendly Amplification
12:30-2:30 pm: Lunch in ExHIbIt HALL
2:30-4:30 pm: Choice of Concurrent Seminars
#14: Two Technologies: Verification & Validation
#15: Infection Control in the Dispensing Environment
5:00-9:30 pm: Grand Finale Dinner and Entertainment
at Disney Hollywood Studio™ theme Park
Events and times subject to change; please consult final program. For more
details about the IHS Convention in Orlando, as well as registration
information, visit www.ihsinfo.org or call IHS at (734) 522-7200.

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Ear Technology Corporation

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The EroScan Pro™ is the
world’s only handheld
OAE/TYMP screening system. One probe fits three
tests:
DPOAE-TEOAETYMP. Run all three tests
concurrently in as little as
20 seconds per ear. See
the EroScan Pro™ on display at the IHS Expo Booth
#209. For more information, call Maico at (888)
941-4201 or visit www.maico-diagnostics.com.

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MedRx

Who doesn’t
love something
NEW! A new
US company,
Hansaton, is
offering a variety of exciting items. Attendees can view the world’s
only rechargeable battery in-the-ear system. The new AQ’s exclusive
Rechargeable Hearing System provides optimum comfort with no
need to change batteries, no risk of overcharging, no hassles, and no
physical connection to the hearing instrument. Hansaton is located at
Booth #416. Come by to see the new AQ and enter to win two LOONA
hearing instruments. (888) 984-7432; www.hansaton-usa.com.

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Maico Diagnostics

The FONIX FP35 Hearing Aid
Analyzer—which offers a number
of new features—will be on display
at the Frye Electronics, Booth #123
at IHS. The FONIX FA-10 Hearing
Evaluator, a very easy-to-use and
reliable audiometer, will also be
shown. The FONIX NOAH module
computer programs for the analyzer
and audiometer will also be demonstrated. Following our annual tradition, a Pendlelton blanket will be given away to one lucky person
who fills out the drawing card. (800) 547-8209; www.frye.com.

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Hal-Hen is offering
many new products!
Please visit our booth
for a demonstration
of our Video Otoscopy
systems including the EarView™, the versatile video otoscopy
system. EarView™ combines cerumen management, examination
and documentation of the ear canal, and accurate otoblock placement in one lightweight portable package. We offer over 4,000
items for hearing health care, including: assistive devices, FM
systems, Bluetooth/loop systems, impression materials, batteries,
diagnostic equipment, earlites, earmold supplies, tools, cerumen
management, over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, and
more. (516) 294-3200; www.halhenpro.com.

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Hal-Hen

Stop by to see for yourself one
of the most novel and innovative hearing aids ever introduced…Clik®. Could cablefree programming be in your
future? Also, find out how you
can effectively serve unilateral
patients with the TransEar®
bone conduction hearing aid.
Meet the sleek new Global II
and the low-cost Zephyr option,
both featuring Dry & Store®’s world-renowned drying technology. We’re Ear Technology. Helping people hear better, every
day.sm (800) 327-8547; www.eartech.com.

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MedRx, a worldwide
leader of PC-based
clinical and diagnostic
instrumentation for
the hearing health care
industry, welcomes all
IHS attendees to visit
Booths #321/323 and
discover the magic. On
display will be Live Speech Mapping Systems, audiometers, motorized hearing instrument test chambers, portable tympanometers,
video otoscopes, and hearing instrument restoration systems.
MedRx is offering convention specials to all attendees who would
like to OWN the magic. (888) 392-1234; www.medrx-usa.com.

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Microsonic

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Oticon

MicroTech will
feature
two
exciting new
products at IHS:
Axio™ ST, featuring SpeechTrax, a new noise management and speech preservation system so fast it reduces noise between syllables, and
HearLens™, the only invisible-in-the-canal hearing aid powered
by Axio ST technology. Founded in 1986, MicroTech is a hearing
aid manufacturer based in Eden Prairie, Minn. The company is
designed to personally know customers’ goals and market needs
and is committed to serving its customers better than anyone else.
(800) 745-4327; www.microtechhearingpro.com.

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Oticon Inc introduces Agil, a second-generation wireless hearing
instrument specifically designed to
help preserve natural characteristics
of speech while enriching sound
quality. Features include excellent
speech understanding in noise;
significant reduction in cognitive efforts needed to understand
speech; improved audio through wireless technology for open
fittings; enhanced 3-D listening; and new audiological concepts:
Speech Guard, Spatial Sound 2.0, Connect(+); new RISE II processing
platform with twice the calculation power of RISE; highly flexible
RITE speaker solution in three speaker power levels, covering mild
to severe losses with the same instrument. (800) 526-3921; www.
oticonusa.com.

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Otovation

The National Board
for Certification in
Hearing Instrument
Sciences is an independent, non-profit
credentialing organization. It is the only board certification program in the hearing health care industry accredited by the
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The NBC-HIS
Board Certification Exam is available during the IHS convention
in Orlando, September 29, 2010, at 2:00 pm, and those interested
in taking the exam must pre-register by September 27. The exam
will also be available in 2011 at the conventon in Boston. Drop by
Booth #216 for information, givaways, and NBC merchandise. (734)
522-2900; www.nbc-his.com.

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NuEar is highlighting exciting
new products at
IHS, including
Imagine™ VS,
featuring Vivid Speech, a new noise management and speech
preservation system so fast it reduces noise between syllables,
and Miniscopic™, the first invisible-in-the-canal hearing aid available. NuEar, an American-owned company based in San Diego,
California, is a leader in digital hearing instruments. Distributing
products through a network of exclusive authorized dispensers, the
company focuses on delivering digital technology to enhance the
active lifestyles of hearing-impaired patients. Visit Booth #111 at
IHS to learn more about NuEar. (800) 626-8327; www.nuear.com.

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NuEar

Microsonic will be showing an extensive variety
of custom earmolds,
including the extremely
popular open-fit styles,
along with its wide
assortment of patient
accessories and supplies for the hearing aid office. Additionally,
specialists can talk with us in our booth about such topics as proper
ear impression techniques, and we can demo several impression
materials. Microsonic is also an active promoter of hearing conservation and will be showcasing a wide range of products to help
your customers protect their precious hearing. Please visit us at
Booth #107. (800) 523-7672; www.microsonic-inc.com.

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OTOVATION
develops audiometers that are
benchmarks for
truly portable
and affordable computer-based hearing testing. Our Symphony® software platform and the patented, wireless OTOPod® diagnostic audiometer provide accurate and efficient testing. The unique OTOPod
M2 is the world’s only integrated audiometer and hearing instrument
programmer. Look to OTOVATION for labor-saving features, such as
customized automated test protocols and word lists, automatic contralateral masking, multiple headset choices, NOAH3 certification, and
compact size. (866) OTOVATION; www.OTOVATION.com.

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Panasonic Corp-Healthcare Group
Panasonic, one of the leaders
in acoustic science, launches their own Digital Open
Ear Hearing Instruments.
Panasonic Hearing Instruments deliver high-quality sound and enable precise reproduction of
original sound through advanced audio and acoustic technologies.
Included in the lineup are three types of hearing instruments: the
4 Series RIC with a stylish waveform design to fit discreetly behind
the ear, the 2 Series Standard BTE, and the JZ Series, which is a new
style hearing instrument that has the look of an MP3 player. The JZ
features an LCD display and a stereo binaural headset (earphone with
microphones). Please visit Panasonic at the IHS Annual Convention
Booth #403. (888) 422-6309; www.panasonic.com/hearing.

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Right Hear
The magic begins with the
WOW! Family of Products.
WOW! nano™ and WOW!
micro™ join the excitement of WOW! Invisible
Hearing™, a 100% invisible, extended-wear device, which assists in breaking into the 80%
of individuals currently not seeking amplification to create an innovative family of hearing devices only offered through Right Hear
Network. Learn more about the WOW! Family at Booths #100/102,
or contact Right Hear Network at 888.RT.HEAR. (888) 784-3271;
www.RightHearNetwork.com.

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S&S Laser

Phonak is the trusted leader in innovation, offering
easy and intuitive solutions
for every client regardless
of hearing loss, age, lifestyle, personal preference,
and budget. Visit the Phonak booth at IHS to experience the
benefits of our comprehensive product portfolio and exclusive technology capabilities that result in superior quality and
performance across every form factor and product class. We’ll
showcase new products and conduct dynamic product demonstrations for you to enjoy. What’s new at Phonak? Stop by and
find out! (800) 777-7333; www.phonak-us.com.

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Just a reminder from S &
S Laser: We have literally
thousands of logos on file
for The Moisture Guard™
Hearing Aid Dryer manufactured since the year
2000. With over 10 years
serving the hearing industry, we have expanded
our line of products to the
point where we can equip
an entire office with maintenance products, signs, badges, desk
accessories, etc. Priced to fit any budget. (800) 934-6815.

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ReSound
ReSound will be exhibiting the
newly released hearing aid
Alera™ and its Unite™ wireless
accessories. Alera™ is the industry’s first truly wireless hearing
aid and the only hearing device
to receive sound directly from TVs,
stereos, cell phones, and computers. For the first time, the patient can receive sound directly from
electronic devices without cables, wires, or the need to wear
uncomfortable accessories. ReSound will have a demo station at
the IHS booth where attendees can experience Alera™ first-hand.
(800) 248-4327; www.gnresound.com.

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Siemens Hearing Instruments
How can we help people with
hearing loss live better lives?
Siemens has been answering
that question with innovative
technology for over 130 years.
Our BestSound Technology™ is designed to give patients the best of
two worlds: Better Hearing and Sound Comfort. SpeechFocus™ has
superior directional microphone technology that analyzes speech,
even from behind, and adjusts automatically unlike any other product. FeedbackStopper™ doesn’t just block feedback—it virtually
eliminates it before it starts. SoundLearning® 2.0 is a sophisticated
learning algorithm designed to be the best at adapting to the wearer’s individuality. (800) 766-4500; www.usa.siemens.com/hearing.

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Westone

Starkey® Laboratories Inc
will feature S Series™
iQ, featuring Voice iQ, a
new noise management
and speech preservation
system so fast that it
reduces noise between
syllables. In addition,
Starkey has introduced
OtoLens™, the invisible-in-the-canal hearing aid. Find out more
about S Series iQ and OtoLens, and get a preview of the exciting
new innovations yet to come from Starkey in 2010 at IHS Booth
#201. (800) 328-8602; www.starkey.com.

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Please come visit
us at the IHS show,
Booth #314. We
have many exciting
new products and
accessories to show you, including our newly reformulated Silicone
Singles® and Pink Silicast® impression materials, new RIC earpieces,
and the ImpressEar™ impression gun. As always, our friendly and
knowledgeable staff will be there to answer any questions you
may have about our custom-fit earpieces, clinical supplies, and
other products and services. (800) 525-5071; www.westone.com.

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Widex

Take control of your
business and realize
stability and growth
with TIMS Software,
the leading office
management system designed specifically for the hearing industry. From a patient’s first call to the final payment, TIMS Software
integrates business operations into one manageable system. Check
out TIMS Software at the IHS Convention & Expo 2010 and pick up
a free software installation CD for a 30-day trial. (800) 763-0308;
www.timssoftware.com/audiology.

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Unitron is proud to
introduce the Smart
Alert™ system for
wireless integration
between
Unitron’s
hearing instruments,
the Smart Alert remote
and Bellman & Symfon alerting devices. Visit us to learn more
about Tandem™, the CROS/BiCROS, all-in-one wireless system, and
SmartFocus™, the most significant speech-in-noise advancement in
over a decade that effectively addresses the #1 concern of hearing
aid wearers. (800) 888-8882; www.unitron.com/us.

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Unitron

Come see the latest additions
to the Sonic Innovations
family tree, and learn how
you can “branch” out to
more patients than ever
before. Our latest product,
the Endura Super Power
BTE, powers up a new level
of amplification, providing
incredibly natural sound
and sophisticated processing
that improves speech understanding in challenging situations.
Also, stop by for a sneak peek at our exciting new product, Flip.
(888) 423-7834; www.sonici.com.

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For the estimated 50
million Americans
who suffer from tinnitus, Widex presents Mind440 hearing instruments. Mind440 offers the Widex-only
Zen feature, which has shown promise in the treatment of tinnitus.
Mind440 also offers a 15-channel High Definition Locator and
the TruSound Compression System. Widex also presents the new
Mind220 series of hearing instruments, which offer outstanding
features like the Audibility Extender (frequency transposition) and
more at a lower cost. (800) 221-0188; www.widexPro.com.

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