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John Flucke, DDS, is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He also serves as chief clinical editor and technology editor for 

® and keeps an active blog filled with thoughts and tidbits on the world of technology at blog.denticle.com.

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 We have seen some tremendous advances in our beloved profession of dentistry in the last 25 years or so. As computing power has increased, research and development in many areas of dentistry has allowed us opportunities to perform procedures that would have had G.V. Black as happy as a hungry shark in a swimming pool full of tuna.

Unveiling the BIOLASE Epic X Diode Laser

In this Guide to Dental Lasers webinar, Drs. Samuel Low and Chris Walinski will explore clinical lasers and give an in-depth explanation on why wavelength matters and versatility in lasers. 

On-Demand Webinar: Understanding dental laser wavelengths and how they affect procedures

With more than 20 years in the dental publishing industry, Kevin Henry has guided the leading publications in the industry, including serving as the former group editorial director for 

. He now works as the co-founder for IgniteDA, a community designed to empower, enlighten, and educate dental assistants, and as director of marketing for Fortune Management, a coaching community dedicated to help dentists and teams have extraordinary practices and lives. He can be reached at kevinhenry@fortunemgmt.com.

BIOLASE, Inc. has introduced the EPIC™ X diode laser, what the company is calling its most premier and most complete diode laser for the whole dental team.

From GNYDM 2014: BIOLASE launches Epic X diode laser

 Livionex, Inc., a Sillicon Valley life science company focused on biofilms and inflammation, recently released the results of  a double blind clinical trial study on reduction of plaque, gingivitis and gum bleeding.

Recent study shows Livionex Dental Gel offers increased plaque protection

 Convergent Dental Inc., a privately held dental device and technology company, announced that Solea™ was named one of Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” products for 2014.

Popular Science recognizes Convergent Dental’s Solea CO2 Laser with “Best of What’s New” Award

Ryan Hamm is the former Editorial Director for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

 A team of researchers at Harvard has discovered that it may be possible to regrow dentin in teeth-through the power of lasers.

Researchers discover lasers can regenerate dentin

DPR sat down with Dr. Robert Convissar, DDS, FAGD, to learn more about how Zolar's dental laser will help doctors improve treatment.     DPR: Tell us a little about your background with dental lasers.

Innovator Profile: Zolar Dental Lasers help doctors treat different tissue types

Dr. Samuel B. Low, D.D.S., M.S., M.Ed., explains in an on-demand webinar how using a laser can help expand dental practices. 

On-Demand Webinar: How to expand your practice using a laser to manage periodontal patients

In April 2009, the first FDA clearance was granted for using a diode laser for temporary relief of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, arthritis pain or muscle spasm, the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or promoting relaxation of muscle.

A glimpse of diode laser pain therapy with the EPIC laser [VIDEO]

Renfert USA has announced a new laser pinhole drill, the Top spin.

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