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 is said to be an aesthetic conventional glass ionomer that’s ideal for high caries patients.

The material reportedly demonstrates high fluoride release and rechargability, with compressive strength in equal adherence to enamel and dentin to offer a strong marginal seal.  Additionally, FX-II reportedly improves working time by removing conditioners and allowing for immediate use after mixing, offering a set time of two minutes and 30 seconds.

Other features of FX-II include high radiopacity, and low solubility and acid erosion levels, plus its thermal expansion properties are said to be similar to natural teeth and provide less stress on the restoration. 

For more information about GlasIonomer FX-II, or to make a purchase, call 1-800-827-4368 or head to Shofu Dental Corporation’s website at 

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New GlasIonomer FX-II Capsule from Shofu Dental is said to be an aesthetic conventional glass ionomer that’s ideal for high caries patients.

GlasIonomer FX-II Capsule from Shofu offers exceptional handling, packing, shade matching, and more

Set to launch at the upcoming ADA event in New Orleans, the 

X-Runner ablative laser scanning handpiece

 AT dual-wavelength dental laser offers automated all-tissue ablation capabilities, and allows the user to adjust cutting area size and shape.

Said to be ideal for precise, deep or wide cuts in hard or soft dental tissues, the X-Runner lets the user select the shape and size of the ablation area prior the cutting process, allowing dentists to work faster and more precisely.  Also, the handpiece can be used for a wide range of treatments, such as standard cavity and veneer preps, as well as surgical and implant procedures.

The Runner-X lets practitioners use the same parameters and settings that are available with the Lightwalker AT’s standard handpieces, plus dentists can switch between automated modality and classic modality without switching out handpieces.  Also, the handpiece offers a wide variety of treatment shapes – circular, rectangular, hexagonal, and more – that can be adjusted according to various parameters, including width, length and diameter of ablation area.

For more information about the X-Runner handpiece, head to Technology4Medicine’s website at 

 or visit booth number 618 at the ADA event from October 31

Set to launch at the upcoming ADA event in New Orleans, the X-Runner ablative laser scanning handpiece for the Lightwalker AT dual-wavelength dental laser offers automated all-tissue ablation capabilities, and allows the user to adjust cutting area size and shape.

X-Runner™ laser handpiece offers multiple modalities and cutting shapes for fast, precise ablation [VIDEO]

 is introducing the cloud version of CS WinOMS practice management software this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Orlando, Fla.

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.  Also, the cloud version of CS WinOMS is automatically updated with the software, eliminating the need to manually upgrade new versions.

CS WinOMS Cloud reportedly lets oral surgeons expand their practice by adding new locations and user without having to pay for additional IT infrastructure.  Also, the cloud solution is said to offer financial predictability with monthly fees that eliminate the need to purchase separate software licenses.

Optional modules in CS WinOMS cloud include EMR-Elite, which offers a library of customizable templates for paperless documentation of patient reports, consent forms and more; Point-of-Care, which provides oral surgeons with the option to view patient information on tablet PCs anywhere in the office; as well as the TruForm module, which lets patients submit their own demographics, insurance information and health history through a practice’s website.

Attendees at the AAOMS annual meeting are encouraged to visit Carestream Dental at booth number 727 to demo CS WinOMS Cloud.

For more information, or to request a product demonstration, call 1-800-944-6365 or head to 

Carestream Dental is introducing the cloud version of CS WinOMS practice management software this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Orlando, Fla.

CS WinOMS Cloud offers cloud-based practice management solutions and more

 renewed Diamond Level corporate sponsorship of the 

American Association of Dental Office Managers

 guarantees that current efforts to create initiatives and increase resources for dental office managers continues through 2016.

“Our relationship with the AADOM is so much more than a sponsorship,” said Tim Rogan, Patterson Dental vice president of marketing, merchandise. “We’ve built a strong partnership that has resulted in enhanced resources and additional education for one of the key positions in the dental office – the office manager.”

As a result of this partnership, dental staff members who are 

 customers receive a free first-year AADOM membership, plus Patterson will award eight scholarships to office managers who attended the AADOM conference in Orlando last month.

“Patterson’s efforts have direct results,” AADOM President Heather Colicchio said. “I can tell you firsthand that through these scholarships, Patterson Dental is changing the lives of several dental office managers by empowering them through education to be the best they can be personally and professionally. Patterson understands the crucial role the business team has in every successful practice and we are honored to have their continued leadership role as our Diamond Sponsor.”

Patterson Dental’s renewed Diamond Level corporate sponsorship of the American Association of Dental Office Managers guarantees that current efforts to create initiatives and increase resources for dental office managers continues through 2016.

Patterson Dental’s renewed AADOM sponsorship continues legacy of providing valuable resources

, a Boston-based non-profit organization that provides health and education services to underserved communities in Guatemala.

Mil Milagros partner with schools in these areas to provide oral health care and train volunteer mothers and grandmothers to provide oral hygiene instruction and administer fluoride varnish as part of a larger prevention program.

“Pulpdent has always been committed to helping people smile with confidence and lead healthier lives. Dedicated dental providers and manufacturers have the opportunity and responsibility to improve the lives of people throughout the world” said Fred Berk, Vice President of Pulpdent. “We must rely on organizations such as Mil Milagros that coordinate preventive care programs in underserved communities. Mil Milagros has done an exemplary job serving the needs of the children and families in rural areas of Guatemala. We are honored to work with them, and we commend them for their efforts and continued success.”

For more information about Mil Milagros, or to make a donation, visit the organization’s website at 

To learn more about Embrace Fluoride Varnish, or any other Pulpdent products, head to the company’s website at 

Pulpdent has donated a quantity of Embrace Fluoride Varnish to Mil Milagros, a Boston-based non-profit organization that provides health and education services to underserved communities in Guatemala.

Pulpdent and non-profit Mil Milagros partnership provides needed dental care to underserved Guatemalan communities

Based on a recent survey of 1,700 dentists and office managers, 1-800-DENTIST’s new free whitepaper “A Practice Divided: How Office Managers and Dentists View Marketing Differently” explores unseen disconnects in dental practices, especially when it comes to evaluating the efficacy of marketing and communication technologies.

As the report illustrates, office managers and dentists gave surprisingly different answers after being asked about the importance of digital marketing methods like websites, social media, online reviews, and more.

 “One of the most surprising findings was that office managers and dentists often have different perceptions of what is currently being done in their practice,” said Michael Turner, CEO of 1-800-DENTIST. “In many cases the practice has much more of a presence online than the dentist realizes.”

DPR Group Editorial Director Kevin Henry chats with Judy Kay Mausolf about how dentists can build trust with their team and the importance of dental office managers

The report also provides useful strategies to help dentists and office managers better work together to improve the outcomes of important marketing assets, as well as offers guidelines how to best communicate front office perspectives to the dentist.

To request a free copy of “A Practice Divided,” or any other whitepapers in the dental marketing series, call 1-800-DENTIST at 1-855-243-3401 or visit 

Free dental marketing whitepaper reveals divide in office manager and dentist expectations and outcomes [VIDEO]

 Tulsa's recent donation to the University of Tennessee helps establish the new 

Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics

The university reportedly used the funds to purchase endodontic equipment that is to be housed in a newly renovated teaching facility at the university’s Health Science Center in Memphis.  The new clinic is named after the company in honor of its contribution.

“Ultimately, we are driving better dentistry practices by helping to fund endodontic programs like the one at the University of Tennessee,” said John Voskuil, vice president and general manager of DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties. “Offering an enhanced education to these students provides health benefits to the entire community because they train on the latest equipment and technologies.” 

Prior to DENTSPLY’s donation, students had to go out of state for endodontic training. At the new on-site clinic, students can learn in a fully digital operatory outfitted with custom endodontic carts, digital radiography systems, practice management software, and more.

“We would not have been able to launch this program without the support and collaboration of partners like DENTSPLY,” said Adam Lloyd, BDS, MS, chair of the department of endodontics at the University of Tennessee. “As a teaching program for the endodontic specialty, our goal is to provide a clinical setting that comes as close to a real-life practice as possible. DENTSPLY is a recognized leader in endodontic best practices and our partnership with them is a tremendous asset in equipping our specialists to practice using the best available technology.”        

Officials from the University of Tennesse and DENTSPLY unveiled the new facility at a ribbon cutting ceremony and community open house on September 6

For more information about the University of Tennessee’s Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics, head to 

For more information about DENTSPLY Tulsa, head to 

DENTSPLY Tulsa's recent donation to the University of Tennessee helps establish the new Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics.

DENTSPLY Tulsa supports the University of Tennessee’s advanced endodontic program

A new digital drug reference guide called ADA/PDR Dental Therapeutics Online is available for download at the American Dental Association’s website.

The guide, which is a digital version of Dental Therapeutics and the Physician’s Desk Reference 3D database of drugs, is arranged in three sections.  The first section focuses on dentist-prescribed drugs, offering guidance so practitioners can safely and readily prescribe medications with a full understanding of their indications, adverse effects and interactions.  The second section covers physician-prescribed drugs, presenting abbreviated information that emphasizes each drug’s role in dental diagnosis and treatment planning.  Section 3 focuses on issues linked to dental pharmacology that affect dental practices, offering evidence-based information on herbs and dietary supplements, as well as online resources from the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs demonstrating its support of advances in dental science.

Other features of the guide include a chapter from the ADA Council of Scientific Affairs that provides easy access to dental therapeutics and oral health information; comprehensive data on dosage, interactions, precautions, and adverse effects; tables on dental therapeutic agents that offer fast access to commonly used drugs in dentistry; an evidence-based overview of herbs and dietary supplements; a chapter covering the oral manifestations of systemic agents; and an appendices covering drug-related issue linked to substance abuse, tobacco-use cessation and more.

For more information about ADA/PDR Dental Therapeutics Online, or to purchase the book, call the ADA Member Service Center at 1-800-947-4746 or head to www.adacatalog.com.

ADA digital reference guide offers comprehensive information on drugs related to dentistry and more.

Perfect for use with pediatric dental patients, powder-free 

Kulorful Sqwiggly Scented Nitrile Exam Gloves

 are infused with the appealing aroma of sugar cookies, cotton candy or vanilla ice cream. 

Made from soft, supple blue nitrite, the gloves reportedly conform to the hands and are free from rubber latex proteins.  Plus, they provide barrier protection and tactile sensitivity without leaving behind unpleasant nitrite odors.

Additional features include textured fingers, ambidextrous sizes and beaded cuffs.  Kulorful Sqwiggly gloves are packed in boxes made from recycled materials that contain 200 gloves.

For more information about Kulorful Sqwiggly gloves, or to place an order, call SmartPractice at 1-800-522-0800 or head to 

Perfect for use with pediatric dental patients, powder-free Kulorful Sqwiggly Scented Nitrile Exam Gloves from SmartPractice are infused with the appealing aroma of sugar cookies, cotton candy or vanilla ice cream. 

Kulorful Sqwiggly scented nitrite exam gloves provide protection, plus the aroma of ice cream, cookies and more

 features a full-color screen, sound control and multi-frequency sound control that’s said to improve visualization of the file progression.

The Detect’s screen displays an image of the tooth along with a numerical value that indicates file progression, plus the device’s progressive sound control emits audible information as it approaches and reaches the apex.

Fully automated and calibration-free, Detect is powered by a low-volt, rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery with a nonstop operating time of approximately 6.5 hours, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacement.  Plus, Detect is said to be compact, allowing for easy storage and comfortable grip during root canal procedures.

For more information about Detect apex locator, call 1-800-924-7393 or head to DENTSPLY Maillefer’s website at 

Detect apex locator from DENTSPLY Maillefer features a full-color screen, sound control and multi-frequency sound control that’s said to improve visualization of the file progression.