Dental Products Report January 2024

January 08, 2024

Although regular cleanings and follow-up care are critical for patients in maintaining oral health, it is equally important for dental professionals to encourage a proper oral care routine at home. The number of at-home oral care options might overwhelm patients, so dental professionals should have recommendations for a variety of patient situations. Here we look at the top 5 home care products from the past year.

January 08, 2024

A dental practice is powered by individuals, technology, and equipment, as well as small, yet impactful instruments. Without these small instruments, it would be impossible or at least very difficult to take care of patients in a timely, safe manner. That is why innovations in dental instruments are vital to the ecosystem of the industry, and why it is always important to highlight new advancements in rotary and hand instruments. 2023 was a great year for dental instruments, bringing about new burs, scalers and curettes, forceps, and kits designed to assist in delivering optimal patient care and improving the way clinicians perform procedures. Here are the top 5 new dental instruments of 2023.

January 08, 2024

Industry experts share their predictions for what lies ahead for the dental industry this year, with artificial intelligence, digital dentistry, additive manufacturing, and preventive care all at the forefront.

January 08, 2024

2023 marked another year of great innovation in the dental industry, allowing clinicians to serve patients better than ever before. From dental 3D printers and 3D printing resins to intraoral scanners, milling machines, and more, the innovations of 2023 helped clinicians dive deeper into digital dentistry, boosting efficiency, saving money, and improving quality of care. Here are the top 10 new dental technologies of 2023.

January 08, 2024

Year after year, technology changes the dental industry, and 2023 was no exception. Software innovations are constantly changing the way clinicians treat patients, how dental practices operate, and how well they communicate with dental labs and patients. 2023 saw several breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, CAD/CAM, imaging, treatment planning, and more. Here are the top 10 new software applications of 2023.

January 08, 2024

The demand for orthodontic treatments continues to grow, spurred on by aligner and bracket technologies that make those treatments more accessible to clinicians and thus patients. With advanced software to plan cases and visualize outcomes, and better materials and instruments with which to execute those plans, orthodontic treatment is becoming more predictable and effective. Here are the top 5 orthodontic products of 2023.

January 08, 2024

Whether it’s enhancements to personal protective equipment or innovative sterilization and sanitization technology, infection control products play a critical role in any dental practice operation. Here are the top 5 new infection control products of 2023.

January 08, 2024

Endodontic treatments can provide some of the biggest challenges and most rewarding outcomes for patients and clinicians, but new innovations continue to make saving a patient’s tooth more predictable and less intimidating. Here are the top 5 endodontic products of 2023.

January 08, 2024

Although the majority of the products included in the annual Dental Products Report (DPR) Top 100 are selected based on online traffic and other interactions from you, our audience, some impressive innovations do not make an immediate impact. Each year DPR’s editorial staff compiles its own list of exciting products that did not make the cut in their category. Here are the top 10 Editor’s Choice products of 2023.

January 08, 2024

There are key steps to protect important dental data while simultaneously ensuring they are HIPAA compliant. Here are the top 10 ways to safeguard sensitive data.

January 08, 2024

2023 was a year for innovation in all regards, and restorative dentistry was not exempt from this fact. The year saw the introduction of a diverse array of cutting-edge restorative dental products, each meticulously crafted to deliver forward-thinking, intelligent, and efficient solutions that revolutionized the traditional landscape of dental care. Here are the top 10 restorative dental products of 2023.

January 08, 2024

Dental implants have come far in 2023, and so too did the technologies and products related to dental implants. Here are our top 5 dental implant products from 2023

January 08, 2024

Equipment is the backbone of any good dental practice, and 2023’s dental equipment offerings provided ample opportunity to strengthen this key element in the dental practice. Here are the top 5 equipment products of 2023.

January 08, 2024

Practice management tools play a pivotal role in orchestrating and optimizing all the essential processes within a dental practice. As we delved into the landscape of 2023, we noted several standout practice management tools, each designed to address the evolving needs of dental professionals and enhance the overall patient experience. As technology continues to advance, the tools listed here are poised to play an increasingly integral role in shaping the future of dental health care administration.

January 08, 2024

Dental Products Report® Technology Editor John Flucke, DDS, discusses his favorite test drives this year, offering insight on what makes these products and techniques so special.

November 29, 2023

If you can't be at the 2023 Greater New York Dental Meeting, catch up on the biggest news and most exciting products shared from the stage of the Dental Products Report Product Solution Center.