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 reportedly provides a simple, effective and affordable method of aiding in the diagnosis and treatment planning of all dental cases.

Designed by Dr. Les Kalman, DDS, an assistant professor at 

, the app serves as an esthetic tooth guide before treatment, plus acts as an educational guide for dental students or patients undergoing treatment.

Watch the video below to learn how to digitally diagnose and plan treatments using the Virtual Facebow app

Also, the app allows users to position the upper maxillary cast in an accurate spatial relationship to anatomical reference points, establishes the lower mandibular cast to the upper with an accurate occlusion, and reinforces the anatomical bearing of tooth, arch and cast positions.

For more information about the app, or to make a purchase, head to the 

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Available in the Android Market, the Virtual Facebow app reportedly provides a simple, effective and affordable method of aiding in the diagnosis and treatment planning of all dental cases.

How to use the Virtual Facebow app to digitally diagnose and plan treatments [VIDEO]

 sectional matrix system, have a micro-thin, non-stick finish that offers easier removal. 

Additionally, greater matrix curvature aids in improving the anatomical accuracy of restorations and avoiding interference with the ring during placement.

Check out this 60-second overview of Dentsply Caulk's Palodent Plus sectional matrix system

Introductory kits are available containing 100 matrices, 75 wedges, 30 wedgeguards, as well as one universal ring, narrow ring, forceps, and pin tweezers.

For more information about Palodent Plus EZ Coat Matrices, or to place an order, call (800) 532-2855 or head to 

Palodent EZ Coat Matrices, Dentsply Caulk’s newest addition to the popular Palodent Plus sectional matrix system, have a micro-thin, non-stick finish that offers easier removal. 

New Palodent® EZ Coat Matrices offer optimized technology for easier contact creation [VIDEO]

 reportedly offers dental professionals mobility and maneuverability, while also keeping patients relaxed and calm with its comfortable design.

A narrow and tapered backrest allows the patient to recline at the operator’s knee-level, reducing reaching and twisting and providing optimal access to the oral cavity.  Additionally, the chair’s base plate design permits operator stools to be placed closer to the patient. Also, dual touch pads located on the upper backrest allow operators to easily adjust patient posture without the need to stretch or reach for controls.

The chair’s quiet and smooth hydraulics offer 60-degrees of rotation as well as 15 to 35.5-inch height flexibility to accommodate sit-down and stand-up dentistry.

Other advanced features include simple chair controls, drop-down armrests, wide cantilever base design, and a slim profile for a sleek and uncluttered environment. Optional features include air glide technology and USB outlet, a cast or steel plate base design, and a wide assortment of upholsteries and color combinations.

For more information about the NuSimplicity patient chair, or to place an order, call (866) DTE-INFO or head to 

The NuSimplicity patient chair from DentalEZ reportedly offers dental professionals mobility and maneuverability, while also keeping patients relaxed and calm with its comfortable design.

The NuSimplicity™ chair from DentalEZ® offers comfortable seating for patients and high-tech features for dentists

By analyzing survey responses from more than 1,700 dental professionals, a 

 offers valuable insights on the digital marketing techniques dental offices use to grow their practices.

American Association of Dental Office Managers

, the 20-page study examines topics like social media, dental websites, patient reviews, and appointment reminders, revealing some startling trends in the process.  For example, you’ll learn that most dentists still underutilize the online resources patients have come to expect from tech-savvy care providers.

“Consumers are spending more time than ever on social networks, and in turn the way they search for dentists is evolving,” said Michael Turner, CEO of 1-800-DENTIST. “If practices want to stay relevant they need to embrace these new marketing trends.”

Watch 1-800-DENTIST founder Fred Joyal lecture on digital marketing in the dental industry

The free report is the latest in a series of dental marketing whitepapers offered by 1-800-DENTIST over the last year.  Dentists can request a copy of “Dental Marketing in the Digital World” by calling (855) 236-4053 or heading to 

 and taking a short demo of Patient Activator® patient communication software.

By analyzing survey responses from more than 1,700 dental professionals, a new report from 1-800-DENTIST offers valuable insights on the digital marketing techniques dental offices use to grow their practices.

What are the latest trends in dental digital marketing? [VIDEO]

 recently unveiled a new global headquarters in Lompac, Cal. with an open house for local dignitaries, special guests and media outlets.

 event attracted media outlets and local government officials, who enjoyed wine from Pali Winery, DenMat’s neighbor on the California Central Coast. After being welcomed by DenMat CEO Steve Semmelmayer, guests were treated to a brief company presentation, followed by guided tours of the new 92,000 square foot complex.   

The facility’s contemporary interior incorporates “green” design for lighting, such as large interior and exterior windows, glass-walled offices and Tambient lighting systems.  Additionally, the new headquarters houses an expanded dental laboratory designed to significantly increase efficiency and service, plus a 26-seat dental learning center outfitted with a fully functional dental operatory and high-tech audio/visual equipment.

DenMat is home to many well-known products in the dental industry, including 

For more information about the new headquarters or DenMat products, call (800) 433-6628 or head to 

DenMat recently unveiled a new global headquarters in Lompac, Cal. with an open house for local dignitaries, special guests and media outlets.

DenMat unveils new coastal California headquarters with an open house event

 new distribution partnership for ZEISS dental microscopes and loupes offers dentists easy incorporation of premium optical products into practices.

, gives Henry Schein exclusive rights to distribute ZEISS 

“We are excited to partner with Henry Schein Dental and to be able to bring the benefits of dental visualization products to U.S. dentists and their patients,” said Dr. Ludwin Monz, President and CEO of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG.  “ZEISS dental microscopes not only help dentists to easily improve the quality of their patient care, but also support dentists’ own health and well-being – allowing them to work ergonomically and sit comfortably when treating their patients.”

For more information about ZEISS visualization products, head to 

ZEISS and Henry Schein Dental’s new distribution partnership for ZEISS dental microscopes and loupes offers dentists easy incorporation of premium optical products into practices.

ZEISS and Henry Schein distribution partnership offers easier incorporation of premium visualization products into dental practices.

Billed as “the ultimate CE event,” the 2013 

 Summit is a continuing education event that takes place on October 18

 at Ultradent’s South Jordan campus in Utah.

The summit will feature experts covering esthetics and technological advances in dentistry, a hands-on practicum in composite veneers and endodontics, plus a course examining bond strengths and techniques.

, President and CEO of Ultradent Products, Inc., who will present “

Lessons of the Downturn, Positioning for the Future

,” after which participants tour Ultradent’s 

 that reportedly utilizes more robotics than any other Western U.S. company outside of the automobile industry. Additionally, Ultradent director of research and development Neil Jessop will offer a seminar titled “

The Relationship Between Conservative Dentistry & Bond Strengths

” after lunch, which includes a hands-on portion.  To end the first day, participants may attend a dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Fischer at their home.

Watch the video below for a sneak peek of Ultradent's high-tech facility in picturesque South Jordan, Utah

Technological Resources and Biological Concepts in Minimally Invasive Dentistry

,” which also includes a hands-on portion.  After lunch, 

 will present a “Minimally Invasive Direct Veneers and Composite Course” with a hands-on portion, after which participants may attend a BBQ dinner, bonding awards ceremony and more.

Clinicians and staff who attend both days of the summit are eligible to earn up to 16 CE credit hours.

For information, pricing and registration for the Ultradent Summit, call (800) 552-5512.  For questions about travel and hotel accommodations, contact Becca Pickens at (800) 520-6640 or becca.pickens@ultradent.com

Billed as “the ultimate CE event,” the 2013 Ultradent Summit is a continuing education event that takes place on October 18th and 19th at Ultradent’s South Jordan campus in Utah.

Ultradent’s 2013 summit offers in-depth courses on esthetics and dental technology, plus CE credits for attendees

 threefold functional zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate microstructure reportedly offers a balance of opalescence, fluorescence and translucency, plus reduced crystal size that increases flexural strength.

The new material’s increased glass content is said to visibly increase translucency and facilitate opalescence and fluorescence, while 10% dissolved zirconia strengthens the glass matrix without clouding. 

Additionally, the glass ceramic crystals’ ultrafine microstructure allows for fast, simple processing of the zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate.  Celtra Duo uses the same furnaces and CAM units as conventional C and B porcelain, which reportedly allows labs to expand services without any additional investment.  Post-mill, single-unit crowns and inlay and outlay restorations are correctly shaded, eliminating additional crystallization steps required with other materials.

, which is also compatible with zirconia and lithium systems, as well as most porcelain systems.

For more information about Celtra Duo, or to place an order, call (800) 243-1942 or head to 

Celtra Duo’s threefold functional zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate microstructure reportedly offers a balance of opalescence, fluorescence and translucency, plus reduced crystal size that increases flexural strength.

Celtra Duo zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate materials yield fast, durable and highly aesthetic results

Reportedly capable of creating natural contours with ease, the 

 ClearMetal Matrix™ is said to be the only transparent matrix that offers the benefits of metal malleability.

Hundreds of resin-filled “micro-windows” permit light to pass through the stainless steel matrix, allowing for the lateral, interproximal and occlusal initiation of imprint-free composite curing in Class II restorations. Additionally, the microscopic windows act like a ramp cure, gradually increasing light intensity to reduce early stress and enhance polymerization. 

Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions on how to get natural contours using the V4 ClearMetal Matrix System

Also, the added benefit of ring and wedge transparency reportedly makes the system ideal for deep cavities and bulk-fill resins.  The durable and easy-to-clean V4 Ring™ comes in molar and premolar sizes, and is said to offer superior grip over the full range of Class II cavity sizes and shapes, as well as severely compromised teeth. The compact V4 Wedge™ facilitates matrix adaptation and retention, plus provides a tight seal on the matrix at the gingival margin.

For more information about the V4 ClearMetal Matrix System, or to place an order, call (888) 230-1420 or head to 

Reportedly capable of creating natural contours with ease, the Triodent V4 ClearMetal Matrix System’s ClearMetal Matrix™ is said to be the only transparent matrix that offers the benefits of metal malleability.