Michael Quirk

At the recent American Dental Association Annual Session in New Orleans, Lou., we stopped by the 

 booth to see a demonstration of the company's new 

 sets in an industry-leading 75 seconds and provides the same long lasting time of Imprint 3, using active self-warming feature developed specifically for this product.  Plus, the impression material’s enhanced hydrophilicity is said to aid in capturing fine details and preventing retakes.

Watch the video below to see the product in action:

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At the recent American Dental Association Annual Session in New Orleans, Lou., we stopped by the 3M ESPE booth to see a demonstration of the company's new Imprint 4 VPS Impression Material.

ADA Annual Session: DPR demos 3M ESPE's new Imprint 4 VPS Impression Material [VIDEO]

 later this month?  Check out DPR's handy, downloadable and printable guide featuring the best products launching at the show, plus other recently launched products you won't want to miss.

		Pictures and descriptions of a wide range of new products, including  impression materials, digital imaging systems, composites, practice management apps, and more

		The biggest names in the dental industry, including 

		Company booth numbers and convenient contact information

Headed to the Big Apple for the Greater New York Dental Meeting later this month?  Check out DPR's handy, downloadable and printable guide featuring the best products launching at the show, plus other recently launched products you won't want to miss.

Your essential guide to must-see products at the Greater New York Dental Meeting

 recently partnered with the Minnesota Vikings and 

 to offer free dental care and education to 300 underserved children from area elementary schools.

The program, which was held on Oct. 15 at the Vikings’ practice field in Eden Prairie, Minn., reportedly provided the children with hundreds of dollars worth of free dental care.

Viking players in attendance included defensive end Jared Allen, running back Joe Banyard, linebacker Desmond Bishop, fullback Jerome Felton, cornerback Xavier Rhodes, safety Jamarca Sandford, and offensive tackle J’Marcus Webb.  Two Vikings cheerleaders and mascot Viktor the Viking were also on hand, as well as many of members of the professional football team’s personnel. 

Children who attended the day of fun activities were able to participate in a meet-and-greet with the Viking players, then move on to receive free dental care that was provided by more than 100 volunteer professionals.

Click here for video from the recent event at the the Vikings' practice field in Eden Prairie

“3M ESPE was proud to sponsor this day of free dental care and instruction, and to foster a collaborative approach to treat and educate underserved children,” said John Stefanick, Director of Industry & Professional Relations, 3M ESPE.

“In partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, we are happy to support the efforts of TeamSmile.”

3M ESPE recently partnered with the Minnesota Vikings and Team Smile to offer free dental care and education to 300 underserved children from area elementary schools.

3M ESPE and Team Smile partner with the Minnesota Vikings to offer kids free dental care

This Wednesday, I’m heading down to New Orleans for my first-ever 

American Dental Association Annual Session

.  But just because I’m green doesn’t mean I’m not heading in with a plan or things to do– some of the biggest and best brands in the dental industry will be showing off new and recently launched products, and I’ll be checking out as many as I can.  Read on to find out what products and events are on my list for the ADA session and should be on your radar, too.

All the news around latest this Imprint impression material emphasizes the speed with which it sets – so much so that 3M ESPE even 

 to serve as the product’s mascot in marketing materials.  Speed’s not everything, though, and Imprint 4 is said to offer the same great lasting time dentists have come to expect from previous versions of the product.  I’ll be meeting with the people from 3M ESPE on Thursday to learn more about this product, as well as get a peek at another brand new connection for the 3M True Definition Scanner.  Stay tuned.

Comprised of nine total models, NSK Dental’s new Ti-Max X450 45-degree air-driven handpieces offer 21 watts of power throughout the entire line of optic and non-optic versions.  They are also compatible with a wide range of couplers and offer uniform head size, water jet ports, ergonomic titanium bodies, and a two-year warranty.  As you know, the best way to get a handle on handpieces is in person, so I’m going to make sure I stop by the NSK booth and try these out myself.  Watch for a possible video demonstration on Thursday or Friday!

On Thursday, I’m meeting with the folks from 

 to get the scoop on CS WinOMS Cloud practice management solution, as well as a new product line for CS Solutions. CS WinOMS Cloud stores applications, patient information and data in one place, providing dental teams with 24/7 access to needed files from any device with an internet connection.  Plus, sensitive patient and practice management files are backed up and maintained by Carestream Dental with HIPAA-compliant storage.  I’ll hopefully be able to demo both products during my meeting, so stay tuned for my impressions on that.

Aquasil Ultra Cordless is said to be the first tissue managing impression system that does not require tissue retraction.   The cordless one-step system places high tear strength wash material into the sulcus without paste to deliver reportedly accurate marginal detail. My invitation to this press conference asks me to meet ‘Floyd the Retraction Cord Monster,’ so I’m looking forward to seeing what that’s all about.

I’m hoping to use my press pass to get into President Clinton’s event, but I’m sure even then it will be a challenge.  Should I manage to finagle my way, his remarks will most certainly be one of the first things I’ll report back on. Who knows?  Stranger things have happened.

On Friday afternoon, I’m heading to a reception held by the Pride Institute celebrating the 2013 winners of the ‘Best In Class’ award.   The reception will give me a chance to see some of the winning products up close – including the 

, and more – plus meet with many of the people responsible for bringing these innovative products to market.

Social Media Marketing for Dentists – Friday, November 1

 – Mark Zuckerberg’s father – this panel reportedly teaches dentists how use social media to attract new patient referrals and improve relationships with existing patients.

New and Future High-Tech Products for Your Practice – Friday, November 1

This presentation by Paul Feuerstein, DMD, promises to be a rapid-fire introduction to the latest products and technology available, including digital disease detection, digital imaging and more.

I’ve never been to New Orleans, so I’d feel remiss if I didn’t try to absorb at least some of the local flavor while I’m in town.  For this, I’m lucky enough to be able to follow the advice of DPR Group Editorial Director Kevin Henry as he lists 

where to eat (and hear some great jazz) in the Big Easy

Is there anything you’d like Michael Quirk to go see or do while at the show?  Leave your request in the comments and he’ll try to get to it while he’s at event!

This Wednesday, I’m heading down to New Orleans for my first-ever American Dental Association Annual Session.  But just because I’m green doesn’t mean I’m not heading in with a plan or things to do– some of the biggest and best brands in the dental industry will be showing off new and recently launched products, and I’ll be checking out as many as I can.  Read on to find out what products and events are on my list for the ADA session and should be on your radar, too.

ADA Preview: Must-see products and events at the ADA Annual Meeting in New Orleans

 is a software system designed specifically for dental hygiene educational institutions.

Designed to fufill the needs of dental hygiene academic settings, axiUm Dental Hygiene Edition reportedly offers features that fulfill educational, clinical and administrative needs. And unlike software created for commercial dentistry, axiUm Dental Hygiene Edition is said to streamline management tasks and real-life dental practice processes into a single fluid system.

Also, axiUm Dental Hygiene Edition offers students hands-on experience with electronic health records (EHRs), providing them with knowledge and skills they can take with them into their careers.

Other features include detailed auditing, authorization requirements, appointment and rotation scheduling, and secure messaging, all of which are said to provide educators with the ability to manage student progress and oversee clinical activities.

, the dental hygiene edition is part of a larger suite of axiUm products.  Other editions include axiUm Dental Education Edition and axiUm Enterprise Edition.

For more information about axiUm Dental Hygiene Edition, head to 

axiUm Dental Hygiene Edition from Henry Schein is a software system designed specifically for dental hygiene educational institutions.

axiUm Dental Hygiene Edition offers hands-on training to dental hygiene students

 is said to be the first tissue managing impression system that does not require tissue retraction.  

The cordless, one-step system places high tear strength wash material into the sulcus without using paste to deliver reportedly accurate marginal detail.

Watch the two videos below to learn how DENTSPLY Caulk’s new tissue managing impression system delivers accurate detail while also giving patients a more comfortable experience.

For more information about Aquasil Ultra Cordless, or to place an order, call 1-800-LD-CAULK or head to 

Aquasil Ultra Cordless from DENTSPLY Caulk is said to be the first tissue managing impression system that does not require tissue retraction.  

How to get accurate detail with a low-stress experience using Aquasil Ultra Cordless impression system [VIDEO]

 from PMG Orthodontic Specialities is a labial bow that is said to be virtually unbreakable, offering 2.75 mm of full labial contact.  Constructed from BPA-free food grade materials, the Clearbow’s patented design is said to provide high esthetics and durability, plus it is unaffected by boiling water and will not stain from coffee, soda or red wine.

Watch the video playlist below to see a demonstration of its strength, plus learn how to easily thermoform, fit and adapt the labial wire even to extreme cases:

For more information about Clearbow, or to place an order, call 1-855-538-4002 or head to 

Clearbow from PMG Orthodontic Specialities is a labial bow that is said to be virtually unbreakable, offering 2.75 mm of full labial contact.  Constructed from BPA-free food grade materials, the Clearbow’s patented design is said to provide high esthetics and durability, plus it is unaffected by boiling water and will not stain from coffee, soda or red wine.

How to quickly fit, adjust and adapt Clearbow clear thermoplastic labial wires [VIDEO PLAYLIST]

Available in nine models, the Ti-Max X450 line of 45-degree air-driven 

 are said to provide an industry-leading 21 watts of power, with seven optic versions and two non-optic versions.

The optic versions feature NSK, KaVo, W&H RA, Midwest, Star, Fixed Back, and W&H RQ couplers; while the non-optic version feature NSK and Fixed Back couplers.  Also, models featuring the W&H RQ coupler incorporates LED lighting, while all nine versions offer uniform head size, water jet ports, titanium bodies, and a two-year warranty.    The titanium bodies of the handpieces in the Ti-Max X450 series reportedly weight less than steel body handpieces, providing natural tactile sense and enhanced usability.

“The Ti-Max X450 series gives our valued customers a blend of power and visibility that was previously unheard of,” said Rob Gochoel, Sales and Marketing Director for NSK Dental.  “By combining 21 watts of power with the unsurpassed access and visibility afforded by our 45-degree design, these new handpieces are the ideal choice for dental professionals looking to enhance their efficiency.”

For more information about the Ti-Max X450 line, or to place an order, head to NSK Dental’s website at 

Available in nine models, the Ti-Max X450 line of 45-degree air-driven handpieces from NSK Dental are said to provide an industry-leading 21 watts of power, with seven optic versions and two non-optic versions.

Ti-Max X450 dental handpieces combine coupling variety with consistent performance

An easy-to-use, cloud-based, interactive platform, 

 patient referral app reportedly streamlines interaction between referring dentists and specialists.

Reportedly, iRefer provides dentists with a cost-effective method of communicating with referring practices and tracking patient care, plus offers a way to backup data for patient information.

Watch the video below to learn more about CloudDDS's iRefer patient referral app.

Additionally, free with iRefer subscriptions is 

, CloudDDS’s online dental supply outlet.  iMarketplace is said to offer high quality, brand name dental supplies at 25% savings over standard market prices.

For more information on iRefer and iMarketplace, call (901) 347-3104 or head to CloudDDS’s website at 

An easy-to-use, cloud-based, interactive platform, CloudDDS’s new iRefer patient referral app reportedly streamlines interaction between referring dentists and specialists.

iRefer gives dentists an easy-to-use, cloud-based patient referral solution [VIDEO]

 will reportedly let dental practitioners access millions of prospective patients seeking dental services.

The partnership provides Healthgrades Enhanced Profile Services to dental providers utilizing 

, allowing them to take advantage of online appointment requests and preferred profile placement on local searches, as well as the publication of verified, quantitative patient reviews on Healthgrades.com.

	“New patient acquisition has long been regarded as a core component of building and maintaining a successful practice within dentistry,” said Diana P. Friedman, Chief Executive Officer of Sesame Communications. “Healthgrades Enhanced Profile Services, integrated with Sesame services, provides dental professionals with unparalleled access to new patients who are searching for and making appointments with dental providers for dental services. We are excited to be working with Healthgrades, the world’s leading online resource for helping prospective patients find and connect with dental practices within their local community.” - See more at: http://www.sesamecommunications.com/news/sesame-launches-new-partnership-with-healthgrades/#sthash.YJFHtmoQ.dpuf

 “Our new relationship with Sesame Communications is consistent with our long-standing commitment to make healthcare more transparent and give consumers the information they need to make more informed decisions about their healthcare providers,” said Andrea Pearson, EVP and GM, Consumer Products at Healthgrades.

DPR Group Editorial Director Kevin Henry talks with Diana P. Friedman, president and chief executive officer of Sesame Communications, about the advantages and benefits the new partnership offers.

Sesame Communications is currently pre-selling Healthgrade Enhanced Profile Services – which are integrated with Sesame services – prior the partnership’s official launch at the October 31

 meeting of the American Dental Association in New Orleans. 

For more information, or sign up for a profile today, call 1-888-263-3159 or head to 

Sesame Communications’ new strategic partnership with Healthgrades will reportedly let dental practitioners access millions of prospective patients seeking dental services.