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, a 7.5% filled light cured resin well suited for direct and indirect bonding procedures, is now available in a bottle delivery option.

Providing optimal bond strengths, it works with composite, metal, zirconia, porcelain repair, and post and core procedures.

For more information about Peak Universal Bond, call 1 (888) 230-1420 or head to 

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Peak Universal Bond, a 7.5% filled light cured resin well suited for direct and indirect bonding procedures, is now available in a bottle delivery option. 

Ultradent offers Peak Universal Bond in bottle delivery option

Composed of pure zirconium on a titanium adaptor that engages the implant, 

 implants are used for creating direct crowns by bonding porcelain or as an abutment for cemented restorations.

They are said to be fracture free and the implant does not experience wear near the zirconium. Additionally, the adaptors fit most well-known implant systems, including internal hex, tri-lobe, and morse taper and hexagon.

For more information about HI-TEC zirconium implants, or to view a complete product list, call 1 (800) 452-0582 or head to 

Composed of pure zirconium on a titanium adaptor that engages the implant, HI-TEC implants are used for creating direct crowns by bonding porcelain or as an abutment for cemented restorations. 

HI-TEC pure zirconium implants ideal for creating direct crowns

s practice tools are found in the three primary categories - interact, inform and inspire – with each section providing different educational and informational resources.

 section houses a discussion board in which moderators place topics, allowing users to share opinions or read what other practitioners think about issues, events and products in the dental industry. In the 

 section, users may browse chronologically or topically the latest articles of interest to dentists, while the 

 section holds an array of printable, playable and shareable information for practices and patients.  Users will find infographics, videos and educational slides designed to educate about the importance of good dental hygiene.

According to the company, the name Strada – which means “a new path, road or means to a new relationship’ - is derived from their desire to forms better channels of communication between manufacturers, dentists and patients.

“We understand that it takes more than just great tools to achieve optimal dental health,” said product manager Adrienne Collins. “So, to demonstrate this belief and remain true to our heritage, Pentron wanted to create deeper, more comprehensive relationships with the dental professionals we serve; relationships built on dialogue and creating solutions that can help build successful practices.”

 has created dental consumables and products designed to enhance everyday dentistry. For more information about PENTRON Strata, head to 

According to a press release, Strada’s practice tools are found in the three primary categories - interact, inform and inspire – with each section providing different educational and informational resources. 

Pentron’s Strada platform provides free web-based dental practice and patient education

Based on a nationwide survey carried out by an independent research firm, 

” studies actual patients’ attitudes and perceptions about dentists and dentistry, plus provides useful advice on ways to improve practice performance and reputation.

The whitepaper explores the greatest influencers on dental patients’ decisions and investigates a variety of related topics: treatment plan presentations, costs, appointment availability, word-of-mouth referrals, and more.

“Being out of sync with patient expectations and behavior can significantly limit dental offices’ production,” said Michael Turner, CEO of 1-800-DENTIST. “Dentists will be surprised by some of the simple things that drive patients away. This report offers a peek behind the curtain into the minds of dental patients and reveals surprising trends that will drastically alter the way practices relate to patients.”

More importantly, “What Dental Patients Want” offers dentists everyday advice to make changes that will increase new patient acquisition, retention and loyalty.

Request a free copy of this whitepaper by calling (855) 235-7034 or head to 

www.1800dentist.com/WhatDentalPatientsWant

. You’ll also receive a free 10-minute demo of 1-800-DENTIST’s latest marketing tools that give solutions for social media, practice growth, patient communication, reputation management, and more.

Based on a nationwide survey carried out by an independent research firm, 1-800-DENTIST’s “What Dental Patients Want” studies actual patients’ attitudes and perceptions about dentists and dentistry, plus provides useful advice on ways to improve practice performance and reputation. 

Free whitepaper offers advice on giving your patients what they really want

Said to be ideal for patients with braces, bridges or implants, 

 Dental Work floss features a built-in, double-ended threader that can be cut to any specific length, which provides easy access to hard-to-reach areas.

Also, the sponge-like floss thoroughly cleans under, between and around teeth and most dental work.

For more information about Dental Work specialty floss, or to view a complete product line, visit the Dr. Collins website at 

Said to be ideal for patients with braces, bridges or implants, Dr. Collins Dental Work floss features a built-in, double-ended threader that can be cut to any specific length, which provides easy access to hard-to-reach areas. 

Dr. Collins' new Dental Work floss ideal for patients with braces, implants and more

Unlike traditional casting processes, which produce about 20 dental frames per day, the 

 direct-metal laser-sintering system (DMLS) creates up to 450 dental units per day using CAD data.

The EOSINT M 270 system also makes removable partial dentures that are stronger than a conventional model cast and have a lower clamp-breakage risk. Additionally, the increased level of details allows for the reproduction of pitted structures, plus the finished products meet relevant EN 1641 and EN ISO 22674 standards.

Also, a fiber laser that melts fine metal powder allows technicians to build products layer by layer, reportedly ensuring that components are produced in high, reproducible quality.

For more information about the EOSINT M 270, head to the EOS website at 

Unlike traditional casting processes, which produce about 20 dental frames per day, the EOSINT M 270 direct-metal laser-sintering system (DMLS) creates up to 450 dental units per day using CAD data.

EOS announces EOSINT M 270 laser-sintering system

Designed to work with most micro-motors, 

 measures canal length when used manually or as an add-on to a handpiece. 

While other aggressive files increase the possibility of apex perforation, the APexNRG-Riders uses Digital Signal Technology, reportedly allowing it to read in real time with a precision of 0.1mm.   Ultimately, this allows for quicker canal preparation without frequent manual-verification stops.

For more information on the ApexNRG-Rider, head to MedicNRG’s website at 

 or call Dr. Jerome Farber at 1 (888) 429-0240.

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Designed to work with most micro-motors, MedicNRG’s ApexNRG-Rider measures canal length when used manually or as an add-on to a handpiece.  

MedicNRG unveils ApexNRG-Rider apex locator

Designed for adhesive cementation techniques, 

 offers an enhanced adhesive formula that allows for simpler clean-up of excess material using a quarter light-curing technique.

Building off of the system’s ability to deliver high bond strength, the Mulitlink Automix  reportedly been used to place over 10 million indirect restorations, plus it offers a 99% adhesive survival rate in nine studies examining over 291 restorations.

Additional features include a new shade, try-in pastes and room temperature storage.  The cement is recommended for IPS e.max users.

For more information about the Multilink Automix System, head to Ivoclar Vivident’s website at 

Designed for adhesive cementation techniques, Ivoclar Vivident’s next-generation Multilink Automix System offers an enhanced adhesive formula that allows for simpler clean-up of excess material using a quarter light-curing technique. 

Ivoclar Vivident announces upgraded Multilink Automix adhesive cement

Specifically designed to repair ceramic, porcelain, acrylic and C and B materials, 

 is said to reliably bond various restorative materials, including 

According to a press release, the material is reportedly moisture and thermal strain resistant.  Kits of Ceraresin Bond boast a three-year shelf life and include six milliliters of Bond 1, five milliliters of Bond 2, 50 microbrushes, and five disposable V-dishes.

For more information about Ceraresin Bond, or to view a complete product list, head to Shofu’s website at 

Specifically designed to repair ceramic, porcelain, acrylic and C and B materials, Shofu’s Ceraresin® Bond is said to reliably bond various restorative materials, including Ceramage® light-cured laboratory composite or Beautifil® Flow Plus light-cured resin composite. 

Shofu unveils Ceraresin Bond for porcelain and resin

, the “one-size-fits-all” mantra of previous years no longer applies, and even the tools and equipment practitioners use are beginning to reflect this progress. 

 offers chairs that are ergonomically designed to accommodate different body types as well as specific tasks performed by dental practitioners.

Whereas older stools are uniformly designed to accommodate an approximately 5’11” tall male user, Crown Seating chairs are available with longer or shorter seat pans, as demonstrated in the video below. Additionally, the Crown Seating seat pans contain five pieces of strategically placed foam of varying densities, which reportedly help support the upper body and promote proper circulation at the knee joint.  The same principles also apply to Crown Seating’s 

, which is ergonomically designed to reduce “perching” and make reaching for tools safer and less strenuous.

The next video demonstrates the unique fine-tuning capabilities of the 

, Crown Seating’s flagship chair for medical and dental professionals.  Taking into account that users typically always sit in three positions – reclining, upright, and declining – the virtù chair’s unique controls reportedly allow users to adjust their bearing for specific tasks they are performing. Furthermore, the seat pan moves with them to promote proper body alignment in whatever position they sit. Users can also adjust the lumbar-shaped backrest to the free-float mode in order to increase back support in any of the aforementioned positions.

 to download brochures for the virtú chair or view Crown Seating’s entire product line. 

As the dental industry continues to promote diversity, the “one-size-fits-all” mantra of previous years no longer applies, and even the tools and equipment practitioners use are beginning to reflect this progress. 