Dental Products Report-2012-08-01

October 24, 2014

Dr. Foroud Hakim had plenty of resources available to him when choosing the right digital radiology system for his brand new office nearly a decade ago. Holding a university teaching position, he had many colleagues as well as an entire radiology department to lean on as he was determined to choose the best fit for his practice.

June 10, 2013

In my opinion, “ease-of-use” is one of the most important qualities in a curing light, particularly when multiple professionals in a busy practice use it. It can be frustrating to spend time deciphering instructions or double-checking settings on a curing light according to who used it last and for what purpose.

March 19, 2013

Oral surgeon Dr. Michael Dachowski tells us how Gendex digital radiography systems help him provide the best possible care to his patients. 

March 05, 2013

Today’s shift toward all-ceramic crowns requires a more accurate impression material. Not only is it important to accurately portray the marginal area, but the tooth’s entire surface must be captured.

February 12, 2013

Imaging Sciences International discusses its 20 year anniversary, digital imaging systems.

February 08, 2013

The second part of the Tech Census offers insight from DPR Technology Editor Dr. John Flucke on the five technology categories covered. This section focuses on CAD/CAM technology.

February 08, 2013

Align Technology Inc. Q: Tell us about your practice and the community you serve. PA: I’ve been in practice a little over 13 years and serve a community of 35,000 with multiple dentists in the area. Our office participates in community events and is always at the forefront of modern technology for our patients.

January 30, 2013

Need to match a shade? A bridge or regular implant? Want to improve your posture while at work? Perhaps a patient needs tooth whitening? If so, you're in luck because products to fill those needs are part of the new dental products roundup for the week of Aug. 20, 2012.

January 28, 2013

A conversation with the brothers who co-founded Isolite Systems.

October 31, 2012

DenMat Q: There have been a lot of interesting transitions at DenMat just over the last year – new people, new products. What can you tell us about the new DenMat’s direction and vision moving forward?

September 18, 2012

What may appear as a relatively simple treatment may actually be more than expected and a bit more complicated.

September 12, 2012

An office manager's take on how to solve team conflict and achieve team harmony in your dental office.

August 29, 2012

We tell you what they might be saying behind your back.

August 28, 2012

Rhein83 srl, recognized internationally as a leading manufacturer of dental attachments and implant abutments, continues to achieve increased market penetration in over 75 countries globally. In today’s ever-changing economically challenged environment, dentists and dental laboratory owners constantly pursue companies which offer high quality products with exceptional added value technical expertise.

August 28, 2012

While the dental industry is relatively small when compared with its cousin, the medical industry, or unrelated business behemoths such as the global food industry, it is still a growing, profitable sector with you, the dental professional, at its center. When asked, our readers tell us repeatedly that the voices they trust most in new product decisions are that of their peers. To that end, we’ve encouraged the companies participating in this year’s corporate profiles to give us a customer to interview. We find out why they choose the brands they support.

August 27, 2012

A Q&A with MDT founders Dr. Robert Gregg, Dr. Delwin McCarthy about the LANAP Protocol, PerioLase MVP-7 digital dental laser. 

August 24, 2012

A Q&A with Dr. Gregory Jacob about his long-lasting partnership with Lang Dental Manufacturing.

August 24, 2012

Grafting extraction sockets is essential for successful regeneration of bone. Research has shown that only 30% bone growth occurs in sockets that aren’t grafted compared to up to 60% bone growth in sockets that are grafted.

August 22, 2012

The teeth bleaching (or whitening) industry has seen massive growth since its onset in the late 1980s when the first in-office bleaching light was used. Today, there’s a plethora of procedures and products sold within dental offices-and retail stores-for whitening. Entrepreneur Magazine estimated that total revenue from dental whitening services in 2011 was $11 billion.

August 22, 2012

A Q&A with Tokuyama Dental America Inc. Director of Marketing Phillip R. Pasit.

August 22, 2012

A Q&A with Glidewell Laboratories VP of Research & Development on the BruxZir Solid Zorconia.

August 22, 2012

A Q&A with Harry J. Bosworth Company's President, Millie Goldstein, and VP of Sales and Marketing, Herbert Pozen. Q: The year-long celebration of your 100th anniversary is drawing to close. How has this milestone helped to underscore your commitments and goals as a company?

August 21, 2012

General dentist Dr. Alizia Westfall discusses her experience with XLDent Suite dental software.

August 21, 2012

A Q&A with Dr. Rod Kurthy on Evolve Dental Technologies' KöR Whitening products.

August 20, 2012

Kim Sorenson had seen the commercials, but didn’t really see herself needing to use 1-800-DENTIST’s help to find a dentist.

August 20, 2012

CBCT imaging can be a difference maker with endodontic cases.

August 17, 2012

Adjustable intensity levels of 15,000 lux, 25,000 lux and 30,000 lux at 5,000 K flood the oral cavity with a consistently neutral white light for true-to-life tones.

August 16, 2012

Dr. Thomas Kearns says The Dawson Academy has helped him keep a good balance between his professional life and family life while receiving high level education from the continuing education provider. 

August 15, 2012

The largest benefit of a paperless practice is the ease of which you can protect your practice’s data. That may sound a bit odd with all of the technology scare stories out there, but it really is true.

August 15, 2012

There is no group of products quite like the “Best of Class” honorees, in large part because it would be almost impossible to recreate the process by which they were selected.

August 13, 2012

DENTSPLY Int’l VP and Chief Clinical Officer Linda Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP, discusses DENTSPLY’s efforts to improve the oral health of patients.

August 10, 2012

A Q&A with Randall B. Grove, Executive Director of the Chicago Dental Society.

August 10, 2012

Interview with Mark Hollis, CEO of MacPractice.

August 08, 2012

The second part of the Tech Census offers insight from DPR Technology Editor Dr. John Flucke on the five technology categories covered. This section focuses on digital radiography technology.

August 08, 2012

Having served as a full-time dental hygienist prior to becoming a DEXIS Sales Manager, Lisa Brooks, RDH, gained extensive hands-on experience with both film and digital x-rays. In this article, Brooks will discuss the benefits of using digital radiography and DEXIS digital x-ray in particular. She also will share tips on how you can capture vertical bitewings for optimal diagnosis.

August 07, 2012

Dr. Steven Koos, DDS, MD, tells us why he chooses Hu-Friedy dental products based on the brand's craftsmanship, precision and innovation.

August 02, 2012

With a wide variety of materials now available to use with the E4D Dentist System, this how-to by Dr. Walter Renne, DMD, offers up examples of restorations and a review of material choices.