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May 06, 2014

Do you find yourself avoiding team meetings? Is it the least productive hour of your week? Check out these tips to help make your meetings productive, energizing, even . . . FUN!

May 13, 2013

?Bensenville, IL - While many people seek a brighter smile, no one likes the sensitivity that often occurs following whitening treatments.

March 19, 2013

DEXIS celebrated it's 15th anniversary during the ADA Annual Session in San Francisco last week by introducing the DEXIS Imaging Suite 10.0.4 at an amazing launch event at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

February 12, 2013

The launch event for the DEXIS Imaging Suite 10.0.4 impressed the numerous industry leaders and dental professionals present for several reasons...

February 12, 2013

The ADA Annual Session has come and gone. Now that the dental community has had some time to recover from the major industry event that gathered more than 33,000 attendees, we'd like to take a step back and focus on the most substantial take-aways.

February 11, 2013

Scripps Center for Dental Care is a unique, multi-specialty group practice where owner and director Dr. John Weston and his team have been beta testing the new 3M True Definition Scanner for the past five months.

December 20, 2012

Tree Mainella, Director of Marketing for Parkell Inc, talked to us at the ADA Annual Session this past weekend about the newly introduced Dryz gingival retraction paste.

November 05, 2012

As part of our new Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking.

October 31, 2012

Patients look for reasons not to go to the dentist. They’re afraid of what you might find, or that any procedures they have to undergo might hurt or be too expensive. Don’t let unnecessary smells become another excuse for patients to avoid you.

October 31, 2012

According to a survey that targets trick-or-treating children (ages 5 to 13), the majority of kids agree they eat too much candy and would still enjoy Halloween if it focused more on other types of fun. The study found that out of 755 U.S. children respondents, 65% consider Halloween the best holiday of the year, while 78% agree with the statement, "too much candy is bad for me."

October 30, 2012

With Sandy pounding away at the Northeast and leaving millions without power and massive amounts of flooding in its wake, it’s difficult to imagine all the damage that will be left behind.

October 30, 2012

Things are going well for Heraeus’ U.S. markets and now Heraeus Precious Metals North America is expanding its Newark facility, one of three U.S. precious metal refineries.

October 29, 2012

The CAMLOG Foundation once again is looking for young, talented scientists/researchers and dedicated professionals in the field of implant dentistry. The foundation, established under Swiss law, engages in targeted support of gifted young scientists, promotion of basic and applied research, and continuing training and education to promote progress in implant dentistry and related fields to best serve patients.

October 29, 2012

Most of us tell little white lies throughout the course of the day, and most of those lies are harmless. The same is true in the dental practice.

October 29, 2012

You know your staff is talented and passionate about what they do. Why not give them a chance to show it?

October 26, 2012

The "Stop Zombie Mouth" campaign, launched by the American Dental Association and PopCap Games, the creator of the video game Plants vs. Zombies, aims to encourage good oral health among children through the distribution of Plants vs. Zombies-themed trading cards that feature tips for keeping teeth healthy as an alternative to candy.

October 26, 2012

Parkell, Inc. debuted its new economical DryZ™ gingival retraction paste during the ADA Annual Session this week in San Francisco.

October 26, 2012

Over the course of the last few months, we've been talking a lot about social media, and more specifically, how dental professionals are embracing the interactive platforms to connect with both existing and potential patients.

October 26, 2012

Your patients are busy people. They’re likely working 9 to 5 jobs and may not have time to take an hour or two out of their day to spend in your practice.

October 26, 2012

There are untapped cosmetic dentistry opportunities waiting for you in your practice. Here’s how you can instantly increase patient awareness of your cosmetic dentistry services… starting as soon as tomorrow!

October 25, 2012

Nicolle Folven, VP of Sales and Marketing for Zirc Company, discusses the benefits of the recently introduced Mr. Thirsty device.

October 25, 2012

Jon Newman, Digital Product Manager for Air Techniques, discusses the Spectra Caries Detection Aid from the ADA show floor. The Spectra has been a recipient of the Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Award three years in a row.

October 25, 2012

The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) launched its new mobile app, ACE Dental World (ADW), which allows dentists and dental professionals the ability to access the ACEDentalWorld.com forum directly from their mobile device.

October 24, 2012

Quality Dental Plan (QDP), the leading in-house dental membership plan in the nation, announced the recent launch of increased public relations efforts to gain attention for its member dentists in local and national media outlets by leveraging the current emphasis on health care reform in the mainstream news media and the recent report by the U.S.

October 24, 2012

With the Presidential Election less than two weeks away, just about everyone has an opinion on who should be the next commander in chief and why. It’s a hot topic, but not one for the dental office.

October 24, 2012

The 3Shape TRIOS® intraoral scanner was showcased at the International Dental Society's meeting in Cologne, Germany last year and ever since has experienced rapidly growing acclaimed success in Europe.

October 24, 2012

The American Dental Association (ADA) today installed Robert A. Faiella, D.M.D., M.M.SC., of Osterville, Mass., as president and Charles H. Norman III, D.D.S., of Greensboro, N.C., as president-elect. The installations took place during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in San Francisco.  

October 23, 2012

Ivoclar Vivadent Marketing Manager Jonathan VanNortwick discussed the Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill composite material this past weekend at the ADA Annual Session.

October 23, 2012

This past weekend during the ADA Annual Session, Dental Products Report editors caught up with DENTSPLY Professional's Clinical Educator Karen Hays to discuss the Oraqix noninjectable anesthetic gel.

October 23, 2012

A motivated team is a team that provides the best care possible for your patients. That’s why it’s so important to keep your team members involved and to set goals for them to work toward.

October 22, 2012

As promised, Komet USA unveiled its new logo and look at a press conference here at the Annual Meeting of the American Dental Association in San Francisco.? ? The video further down on this page beautifully captures the evolution of the logo since the company’s inception in 1923.

October 22, 2012

Oral-B donated $5,000 to promote awareness of the link between oral health and overall health and announced, on Thursday, a new Deep Sweep Power Brush during the ADA 153rd Annual Session in San Francisco.

October 22, 2012

You have to know your limit. All too often, dental offices try to squeeze in unrealistic numbers of procedures into a day, which only leads to a stressed out staff and annoyed patients. 

October 22, 2012

The American Dental Association (ADA) honored Dr. Peter Milgrom at the ADA’s 153rd Annual Session and World Marketplace for his selection as the 2012 winner of the Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research. The ADA awarded him $5,000 and a commemorative plaque.

October 22, 2012

You know you need to step up your marketing game, but how? For a marketing plan to work, your team has to be on board. Staff members are a huge part of internal marketing, from the way they greet patients to what they say to patients while they’re in the chair. Make sure the message they’re sending patients is consistent. Take the time to meet with them on a regular basis to keep them up to date on the latest marketing initiatives and to get them excited about the possibilities.

October 22, 2012

DentiMax owner David Arnett discusses the new DentiMax 2013, which features several paperless features for a dental office and complete integration with digital sensors.

October 22, 2012

American Dental Association (ADA) President Dr. William R. Calnon presented Dr. Albert H. Guay with the 2012 ADA Distinguished Service Award Friday, Oct. 19, during the ADA’s 153rd Annual Session and World Marketplace in San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center. Dr. Guay is the ADA’s chief policy advisor emeritus and an ADA member for more than 50 years.

October 19, 2012

At the ADA Annual Session this weekend, we celebrate the launch of the DEXIS Imaging Suite 10.0.4. In the spirit of product that helps the dentist see more in his or her images, we've compiled a list of articles to help dentists see more about the many benefits to digital radiography.

October 19, 2012

The show floor for the American Dental Association’s (ADA) 153rd Annual Session opened this morning and will run through Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

October 19, 2012

Louisville, Ky. - Dr. Craig Ian Brawner, a graduate of Oregon Health Science University School of Dentistry in Portland, Ore., is the 2012 grand prize winner of the “Hanau™ Best of the Best:  Excellence in Prosthodontic” award from Whip Mix. The award is presented to the graduating senior who has excelled in the study and clinical applications of prosthodontics.

October 19, 2012

The DentalEZ Grou unveiled its RAMVAC® Osprey family of dental air compressors this week during the ADA’s 153rd Annual Session in San Francisco. “We’ve been developing this for the past two years,” said Ryon Waddington, Senior Product Manager for DentalEZ. “We had to make sure it was going to be as reliable and bulletproof as other RAMVAC systems.” The quiet design of the compressors provides clean, dry, oil-free air in even the busiest dental office environment.

October 18, 2012

ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has elected Dr. Leslie E. Grant to lead its executive board of directors for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Grant has accepted the chair position for the infection prevention advocate.  

October 18, 2012

Oliver Brix, MDT, recently visited the Ivoclar Vivadent Implant Esthetics Center for Excellence in Sarasota, Fla. 

October 18, 2012

J. Morita is introducing its new TorqTech attachments at the ADA’s 153rd annual session in San Francisco this week. The company is so excited about the new attachments that they are giving them away.

October 17, 2012

Everybody loves a coupon. People like the thought of getting a deal, and may be more likely to go forward with treatment if you’re offering a discount. But if you send them an email about a limited time discount on treatment they’re already getting, they may feel like they’re spending too much.

October 16, 2012

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 16, 2012 - October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and this year’s theme is “Keep them healthy.

October 15, 2012

Rally behind a cause. As a dentist, you make a difference in your patients’ lives every day. So why not take that a step further and give back to your community by finding a cause to support?

October 15, 2012

Don’t underestimate the power of the little things. Patients like to feel special. They want to know they’re taken care of and they want to be comfortable during their appointments.

October 15, 2012

Take advantage of special occasions. Like it or not, marketing is an important part of your practice. It’s a great way for you to reach out to your patients to let them know what your practice is all about, and can be an opportunity to do something fun in your practice.

October 15, 2012

Take video. As a team, you and your staff should always look for ways to increase case acceptance, and that includes improving your case presentation skills. One way to do that is to actually watch how you interact with your patients and how they react to you.

October 15, 2012

Take care of yourself. If you’re feeling sluggish or you're starting to experience the body aches and pains that are all too often part of a dentist’s day-to-day, then you probably aren’t providing the best care possible for your patients.

October 15, 2012

The dental field is constantly changing. There are so many new products and technologies that hit the market every year that it can be difficult to keep up. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by it all and to just stick with what you know. But if you do that, you’re doing your practice and your patients a disservice.

October 12, 2012

This week's episode of DPR Friday takes a closer look at a leading dental technician's thoughts on CAD/CAM technology, and products to watch at the ADA Annual Session.

October 12, 2012

Ivoclar Vivadent recently opened the doors to its new Canadian headquarters on Dixie Road in Mississauga, ON, Canada, amidst a crowd of local civic dignitaries and esteemed dental professionals. The new location will house sales, marketing, customer service, and distribution departments for the company’s Canadian division.

October 11, 2012

Cosmedent Inc. introduces dentalcomposites.com, a new website completely dedicated to composite dentistry. Cosmedent developed this free resource to help dentists improve their skills with composite.

October 09, 2012

The negative effects to teeth following trick-or-treating on Halloween will be lessened again this year thanks to dentists from across the nation who are participating in the ninth annual Halloween Candy Buyback program.

October 09, 2012

Author Jonah Lehrer's "Imagine: How Creativity Works" breaks down ways staff members can contribute creative ideas, lending their imaginations to a thriving dental practice.

October 05, 2012

Make it easy for them to contact you. Gone are the days where all your patients call your office to confirm appointments or learn more about what your practice offers. They’re doing their research through Google searches and social media before they even think about picking up the phone, and many of them would prefer not calling at all.

October 05, 2012

Don’t talk over their heads. Patient education is an important part of your job, especially when you’re diagnosing and talking treatment options. But when you or your team members are providing that education, you have to remember your patients didn’t go to dental school.

October 05, 2012

Earth City, Mo. (October 2012) - Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time when individuals work together to spread the word to make a difference, and Young Dental is no different. For the third consecutive year, Young™ is bringing its popular pink disposable prophy angle back to show its commitment toward raising breast cancer awareness.

October 05, 2012

We go through leading small business journals and websites so you don't have to. Check out this week's best small business links... The small business issue the candidates are not talking about With talk of healthcare and tax cuts the real question is: What about capital?

October 05, 2012

DPR Friday returns this week with a look at the ADA Ones to Watch feature, a special piece that will keep you informed on new dental product launches and promotions you can expect to encounter during the ADA Annual Session.

October 04, 2012

ATLANTA - The dental industry was changed forever with the advent of RadioVisioGraphy (RVG) in 1982, and now Carestream Dental is celebrating its 30th year of providing dental practitioners worldwide with unparalleled image quality.

October 02, 2012

Halloween is my favorite holiday. Kids costumes at trick-or-treat, pumpkin carving and, of course, loads of candy! There are all sorts of delightful opportunities for dental practice marketing in October. So, if you’re looking for ideas to have fun and market your practice at the same time, don’t be afraid to...

October 02, 2012

Before Heather Crockett-Washington was a dentist, she was a professional cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals NFL team. 

October 02, 2012

Stay passionate. It’s easy to get into a rut, to just go about your day-to-day routine without that passion you felt when you first started practicing. But if you’re not passionate about what you do, it will show in your work and the way you interact with your patients and your staff, and that may be just enough to send some patients looking for a new dentist.

October 02, 2012

Post it on Facebook. Facebook is a great place to connect with current and potential patients, whether you’re offering a discount on whitening you want them to know about or you want to share a great article you just read about the oral-systemic link.

October 01, 2012

The term Osseoincorporation refers to a bone healing process that studies indicate is possible with Zimmer Dental's Trabecular Metal Dental Implant.