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January 05, 2015

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.

May 06, 2014

When it comes to growing your dental practice, Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates says one major marketing tool that is usually overlooked are patient referrals.

March 21, 2014

Looking for more efficient ways to perform less invasive restorative and esthetic dentistry? Attend this free on-demand webinar: "Restorative and Esthetic Success with the YSGG Wavelength."

February 03, 2014

Dr. John Flucke takes a look at what the dental industry can expect in 2014.

January 30, 2014

A new video from Ivoclar Vivadent demonstrates how easily and efficiently the companies Virtual XD performs a heavy/light, dual-phase, full arch impression technique.

January 29, 2014

Jill Nesbitt, MBA, dental consultant and office manager, gives you three ideas to keep your chartless practice running seamlessly.

January 28, 2014

There are thousands of changes-some tiny, some large-every dental practice can implement to better its bottom line and success. Marketing. Staff changes. Budgets. Product choices. And too many more to count. Well, here’s a start.

January 26, 2014

In anticipation of Children's National Dental Health Month this February, Dr. Sharp Natural Oral Care presents a natural, fluoride-free line for kids.

January 25, 2014

Danica Patrick is shining a spotlight on an often overlooked healthcare issue – oral health – as she teams up with Aspen Dental and Oral Health America to launch the Healthy Mouth Movement, a community giving initiative designed to deliver free dental care to thousands of people in need in communities across the U.S., and oral health education to millions more.

January 25, 2014

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. has announced its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, LED Dental Inc. has entered into a non-exclusive partnership with Patterson Dental for the distribution of the company’s VELscope® Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System and product line within the US and Canadian markets.

January 25, 2014

ACTEON Group has announced it is merging the imaging units of SOPRO dental and De Götzen to create one ACTEON imaging business unit.

January 24, 2014

Is your practice’s Air Techniques air compressor or vacuum system a relic of the past?  If so, just submitting a photo of it to Air Techniques could win you a brand new unit.

January 23, 2014

Slick Bands™, from Garrison Dental Solutions, were the first matrix bands to virtually eliminate the problem of difficult-to-remove matrices. Developed as an improvement to the Composi-Tight 3D™ Sectional Matrix System, these are the original SM-series Slick Bands and have a thickness of .0016".

January 23, 2014

Want to make dental impressions with unprecedented speed, control and precision? Try out Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material. This innovative advancement in VPS dental impression material offers significant advantages over other fast-setting impression materials.

January 21, 2014

In this video from Kerr Dental, you can learn how dual arch impressions can make a difference in the restoration of your patients’ smiles and how you can correctly use this technique in your practice.

January 20, 2014

Apparently, the avian cast from the Angry Birds game aren’t content to just battle evil pigs anymore - now they’re targeting tooth decay as well.

January 16, 2014

LED Medical Diagnostics has announced it has signed an agreement with the BC Cancer Agency to form a collaborative relationship with Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) to create and commercialize a progression-risk assessment test for oral cancer.

January 16, 2014

Many patients have questions concerning their insurance coverage. Because we believe patients deserve the best service possible, we would like to share some interesting facts concerning insurance coverage.

January 16, 2014

Align Technology and 3M ESPE have announced that the 3M True Definition scanner has been qualified for use with the Invisalign case submission, which requires an intraoral scanner that can readily capture an accurate full arch digital impression.

January 13, 2014

In this technique video, courtesy of Dr. Jack D. Griffin, Jr., Bisco’s DUO-LINK UNIVERSAL™ is used during the cementation of an indirect dental restoration.

January 13, 2014

A new study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics finds solutions for dental practitioners who seek a low exposure alternative CBCT scanner.

January 10, 2014

Is time being used efficiently in your practice? Do employees feel like they are doing meaningful work? Is everyone using time wisely?

January 09, 2014

As a dental professional, you likely experience some type of work-related pain, from numb fingers to a stiff neck. But you don’t have to practice in pain.

January 08, 2014

Planmeca’s non-controlling, strategic investment in E4D Technologies is said to reinforce the company’s commitment to improving patient care by offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated digital dental solutions for dentists and dental laboratories.

January 06, 2014

Are you confused about what the Affordable Care Act means for your dental practice? Looking for answers to questions specific to the dental industry? Here's help:

January 04, 2014

Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) has been something of interest to me for a few years. 

January 03, 2014

3M ESPE scientist Joe Oxman recently was interviewed by DPR Editor in Chief Stan Goff and shared his vast knowledge on curing lights, dental materials and technology.

January 02, 2014

Wondering if a KaVo handpiece is for you? You can put them to the test, risk-free, with the Try KaVo program.