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 We recently had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Linda Murzyn-Dantzer, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine and a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora. In conjunction with her on-demand Webinar on the usage of lasers in pediatric dentistry, we talked with her about how this technology can help your practice’s young patients.

How technology can help your practice's young patients

 BIOLASE, Inc., a global leader in dental lasers, announced its groundbreaking REPaiR periodontal protocol was part of the scientific programme at Europerio 8, the world's leading conference in periodontology and implant dentistry.

BIOLASE announces groundbreaking REPaiR periodontal protocol at Europerio 8

 The Hanau, Germany-based dental manufacturer Heraeus Kulzer and the Canadian digital specialist Dental Wings are breaking new ground in CAD/CAM manufacturing.

Heraeus Kulzer and Dental Wings announce long-term development partnership at IDS

 BIOLASE, Inc., a global leader in dental lasers, introduced dentistry’s first-ever practice growth guarantee with the launch of the new, advanced WaterLase iPlus 2.0 all-tissue laser at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting.

BIOLASE introduces first-ever practice growth guarantee with launch of WaterLase iPlus 2.0

 Convergent Dental Inc., a privately held dental equipment and technology company, announced it has partnered with Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service distributor of dental supplies, dental equipment, dental consulting and equipment services in the United States.

Convergent Dental partners with Benco Dental

 Convergent Dental Inc., a privately held dental device company, announced the addition of a new extra-coarse cutting 1.25 mm-XC spot size to Solea, the first FDA-approved CO2 9.3 micron dental laser for hard and soft tissue.

Convergent Dental announces upgrades to Solea Dental Laser

 There will plenty of new dental products to see as dental professionals descend on McCormick Place West for the 150th annual Chicago Midwinter Meeting. The exhibit hall is open from Feb. 26-28, and to help you navigate the aisles and booths in the Windy City, DPR is showcasing 28 products that should be on your must-see list.

Products to see at the 150th Chicago Midwinter Meeting

 Our industry is currently buzzing about a deflate debate … and I’m not referring to the Super Bowl! Our post last week on the numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics initiated more controversy than the Go Daddy commercial pulled from its potential showing for the Super Bowl!

More on dental hygienist salaries: Are you willing to grow yourself to grow your paycheck?

 Optimet launched its ultra-high precision DSi 6000 dental chairside scanner, which is said to offer patients the highest standards for complex dental prosthetics.

Chairside scanner offers microprecision with push of a button

Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

 If you are using a dental laser or thinking about adding the technology to your practice, there are a lot of choices to make in terms of products, education and training.

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