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 are reportedly engineered for multiple clinical procedures, offering etching, bonding and filling in a single step. 

Also, Constic is said to save clinicians treatment steps and reduces the risk of error, providing one of the strongest bonds to tooth structure in comparison to other leading brands.  The 3-in-1 flowable is available in six shades: A1, A2, A3, A3.5, B1, and Opaque White.

For more information about Constic self-adhesive flowable composites, call 1-800-662-6383 or head to DMG America’s website at 

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Available on October 1st, Constic self-adhesive flowable composites from DMG America are reportedly engineered for multiple clinical procedures, offering etching, bonding and filling in a single step. 

How to get single-step bonding and filling in multiple shades with Constic flowable composites [VIDEO]

 reportedly employ 4 elements to measure exposure at 3 tissue levels, and offer fast reporting from an NVLAP-accredited laboratory. 

Each badge contains a dosimeter that accumulates while the user wears it, and new badges are automatically sent each quarter along with a printed envelope for old badges. The reports provide detailed exposure readings during the current wear period, plus year-to-date and lifetime readings.

For more information about @ease radiation badges, or to place an order, call 888-843-3343 or visit ProEdge Dental at 

@ease personalized radiation badges reportedly employ 4 elements to measure exposure at 3 tissue levels, and offer fast reporting from an NVLAP-accredited laboratory. 

@ease radiation badges protect dental staff and provide peace of mind

 offers one-touch functionality and comes equipped with a 1200mW/cm2 curing light. 

The cordless, pen-style light is programmable from 5 to 30 seconds of curing time, plus automatic ramp-up is said to minimize composite shrinkage with more than 750 10-second cycles powered by a lithium ion battery.  The Maxima RU1200 also features a black-coated, autoclavable light that rotates to 360° for greater access and reduced glare. 

The curing light system includes a single Maxima LED handpiece, anti-glare shield, 8mm light guide, and universal adapter.

For more information about the Maxima RU1200, call 1-800-372-4346 or head to 

The Maxima® RU1200 LED curing light offers one-touch functionality and comes equipped with a 1200mW/cm2 curing light. 

Maxima RU1200 LED curing light from Henry Schein offers cordless, one-touch functionality and more

 is said to improve the scanning handpiece’s focal range, allowing for easier full-arch scans and improved capture of challenging areas of the oral anatomy.

Practitioners who tested the new software in a clinical setting reportedly praise its enhanced scan speed and the ease with which it captures incisal edges and interproximal spaces, ultimately providing greater user control and less chair time for the patient.  Other practitioners noted the upgraded software’s ability to improve the training of new users.

The new software will be automatically installed on all 3M True Definition Scanners.  For more information about the 3M True Definition Scanner, head to 

Version 4.1 software for the 3M True Definition Scanner is said to improve the scanning handpiece’s focal range, allowing for easier full-arch scans and improved capture of challenging areas of the oral anatomy.

3M True Definition Scanner software upgrade offers enhanced scan speed and more

, just the latest show of support in a long-standing partnership between the company and educational institution.

“We are honored to be able to help make a difference at Marquette University School of Dentistry. Our contribution of modern X-ray technology is an opportunity to further enhance the excellent educational environment that Marquette is known for,” said North American Instrumentarium Dental Vice President Brian Broncatti. “We recognize the quality of dentistry that comes out of this great school as well as cutting edge research that will make such a positive difference in how dentistry is practiced in the future.”

 is a high-frequency intra-oral DC unit that is said to be extremely light and easy to handle, ideal features for dentists-in-training that desire smooth, hassle-free positioning and simple operation.

“Marquette University is proud to accept Instrumentarium’s generous donation,” said Lisa Koenig BChD, DDS, MS Program Director, Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology. “We are confident that our academic community and visitors will appreciate the new unit and technology it provides for years to come.”

Instrumentarium Dental recently donated the 20,000th produced FOCUS intra-oral x-ray unit to Marquette School of Dentistry, just the latest show of support in a long-standing partnership between the company and educational institution.

Instrumentarium and Marquette University uphold long partnership with donation of a FOCUS intra-oral x-ray unit

Natural Elegance Universal Bond from Henry Schein features a single-component, light-cure system that reportedly primes and bonds in a single step.

The total-etch system – which is responsive to all curing lights – bonds to dentin and enamel, plus the etching-required seal is said to prevent recurrent decay and has low postoperative sensitivity.  Natural Elegance Universal Bond comes in single 5 mL bottles or 50-unit dose packages.

For more information about Natural Elegance, call 1-800-372-4346 or head to 

Natural Elegance Universal Bond offers improved sealing and more

, a new diposable barrier designed to protect and preserve the shield on the head of LED dental lights.

Reportedly offering quick application and removal, SafeShield is said to protect lights from debris and scratches, including those caused by sharps.  Also, the SafeShield’s sturdy transparent material securely clings to lights without compromising optical fidelity, while weekly replacement is recommended, or whenever the light needs cleaned.

“The Medicom  SafeShield not only supports treatment room asepsis; it also protects the doctor’s investment,” says A-dec Clinical Product Manager Alan Grobey. “SafeShield offers a routine, cost-effective way to preserve and extend the life of the A-dec LED.”

Each A-dec LED dental light and LED upgrade kit includes a starter pack of two SafeShield barriers, but dentists can also order 10 packs from authorized Medicom distributors.

For more information about SafeShield LED dental light barriers, call 1-800-547-1883 or head to A-dec’s website at 

A-dec and Medicom® have teamed up to create SafeShield™, a new diposable barrier designed to protect and preserve the shield on the head of LED dental lights.

SafeShield LED light barriers offer protection, plus easy application and removal

Revamped to reflect the brand’s most current image and message, 

 extensively redesigned website reportedly offers greater accessibility and easier navigation for customers.

The redesigned site is aimed at educating consumers and encouraging them to visit their dentist to receive Opalescence tooth whitening treatments. Not only does the improved site let consumers learn about professional tooth whitening, but also acts as a tool dental offices can use to educate and promote the Opalescence line of tooth whitening products to their patients.

For more information about Opalescence or Ultradent products, call 1-800-552-5512 or head to 

Ultradent: New Opalescence Go whitening trays provide better fit, improved whitening experience

Ultradent's Ultra-Etch, Opalescence and VALO

"Essentially a great answer for patients..."

Patient Perspective: The comfortable confidence of whitening

Revamped to reflect the brand’s most current image and message, Opalescence’s extensively redesigned website reportedly offers greater accessibility and easier navigation for customers.

Redesigned Opalescence website is an educational and informational resource for dentists and patients

 patient communication software let dentists promote the benefits of the technologies they use to gain new patients and expand case acceptance.

The new product-specific communications for 

 include newsletter articles, Facebook promotions, email campaigns, text messages, online coupons, and more.  Using the materials, it’s reported that dental offices can easily launch campaigns with predesigned templates, or just customize their own existing messages.  The new materials are said to dentists an opportunity to explain treatment options to patients and describe how the practice’s technology offers faster, more comfortable treatment.

In addition to the campaigns for CEREC, Zoom and Invisalign, PatientActivator offers a library of materials that promote other practice technologies, plus customer support in creating new campaigns to showcase additional services and technologies.

For more information about the latest product-specific additions to PatientActivator, or to get a free demonstration of the patient communication software, head to 

New materials in 1-800-DENTIST’s PatientActivator patient communication software let dentists promote the benefits of the technologies they use to gain new patients and expand case acceptance.

PatientActivator lets dentists promote their use of CEREC, Zoom and Invisalign technologies

They say beauty is only skin deep, but it doesn't hurt to be sure your physical appearance is the best it can be, as this infographic illustrates.

Created by Jason Kasarsky, DDS, the infographic is a great way to educate patients on the value of cosmetic dentistry.  Whether a patient is vying for a promotion or attempting to expand their social circle, aesthetic dentistry can help them get to the top or make a great first impression.  Click on the version below to make it larger: