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Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS is DPR’s ergonomics editor and author of the book,“Practice Dentistry Pain-Free” and clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Ore. She is also the author of the evidence-based "Online Dental Ergonomic & Wellness System for Dental Professionals." A physical therapist who has worked exclusively with dental professionals for more than 15 years, she is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics, and has been invited to lecture at more than 300 conferences worldwide. She has published more than 50 articles in peer-reviewed dental journals and has developed patient positioning and exercise DVDs specifically for dental professionals. Bethany offers free newsletters, articles, videos and product reviews on her website at www.posturedontics.com and can be reached at info@posturedontics.com.

Articles

Should dentists use a chair with armrests? Our ergonomics expert says yes and explains how to adjust them.

Answering the question of dental chair armrests

The  new Purevac® HVE System represents the improvement in efficiency dental professionals have been waiting for.

Two instruments in one for infection prevention

Beautiful, long-lasting restorations. Satisfied patients. Get the most from your materials and technique with this step-by-step guide.

Cements Guide: Prep to Post-Op

The system reportedly offers the ideal light range for curing Dentca denture materials.

Whip Mix introduces the UViTRON INTELLIRAY curing unit

John Kringel is chief operating officer at Cellerant Consulting Group, dentistry’s leading corporate incubator and accelerator. Prior to joining Cellerant, he served in various executive roles with leading medical device and dental industry manufacturers.

As a materials scientist, Chris Felix continues to support research in the field of light-cured restorative dentistry globally. He has co-authored over 40 publications and holds numerous patents. He is co-founder and chief science officer of BlueLight Analytics (bluelightanalytics.com), which develops light measurement technologies to improve dental patient outcomes. 

Why your curing light could lead to restoration failure.

Is your curing light 'bright' enough?

How The CURE, TC-3 curing light saves dentists time and ensures they won’t miss any part of a restoration. 

Solve my problem: Covering a larger area in one cure

How the PowerMix™ Automatic VPS Dispenser enables perfectly mixed impression material with the press of a button. 

Heavy body impression material mixing made easy

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

How one prosthodontist achieves optimal results with Smile Lite MDP. 

Capturing picture perfect dental photos

How the QuickScan iOS is enabling clinicians to acquire highly detailed digital impressions for chairside printing or milling. 

Taking quick, efficient digital scans

Why Contemporary Product Solutions gave these premium rubber dams a 5-Diamond rating.

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