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September 11, 2014

New CHAIRSIDE Attachment Processing Material from ZEST Anchors used clinician input to provide a self-curing formulation that reportedly offers more desirable handling characteristics without the use of primer.

August 27, 2014

As more dental professionals adopt digital scanning, user experience is more important than ever. With that in mind, 3M Digital Oral Care has announced technological transformations to the 3M True Definition Scanner.

August 27, 2014

I recently had the chance to talk to Dr. Jonathan Ferencz, a prosthodontist in New York City and the scientific chair of an upcoming conference on digital dentistry being held in Orlando, Fla.

August 27, 2014

If you’re dealing with daily aches and pain during the work day, Timothy Caruso has some tips for you.

July 31, 2014

A nanohybrid flowable composite, Herculite Ultra Flow features Smart Placement technology, which allows it to flow easily when used as a base or liner while maintaining its shape during small restorations.

July 30, 2014

Having just received FDA 510(k) clearance, the SomnoDent Fusion Classic and SomnoDent Fusion Flex oral devices will be commercially available in the next few months.

July 29, 2014

The Translux Wave from Heraeus Kulzer is an LED curing light for the polymerization of light curing materials that are activated within the 440 to 480 nm wavelength.

July 29, 2014

Glidewell Laboratories has announced that BruxZir® Solid Zirconia crowns and bridges have passed the five-year mark in clinical usage, and have reached this milestone with over five million units prescribed by U.S. dentists.

July 29, 2014

AribexTM, Inc. has announced the sale of its 15,000th NOMADTM handheld X-ray system. Since its creation in 2004, NOMAD has quickly climbed to the top of the intra-oral X-ray market and recently became a proud brand of the Kavo Kerr Group. The device’s breakthrough technology has revolutionized intra-oral X-ray, and now it has become mainstream in the world of dentistry.

July 27, 2014

Now in its fifth year of recognizing extraordinary females throughout the dental industry, Dental Products Report is excited to announce the Top 25 Women in Dentistry for 2014.

July 25, 2014

Brush Buddies is partnering with Paws, Inc. and the WWE to offer Garfield and WWE Superstar kids toothbrushes that feature characters from the classic cartoon strip and popular professional wrestlers.

July 24, 2014

The FDA-registered Restful Jaw device is said to be clinically proven to help support the patient’s jaw while minimizing jaw pain, fatigue and soreness during dental procedures.

July 24, 2014

The number one mission in today’s dental economy is to increase practice production. But how do we get there?

July 24, 2014

Many dentists and team members think they have a strong perio program in their practice. However, after evaluating the numbers, it becomes obvious that many hygiene programs are not as strong as they think.

July 22, 2014

FAIR Health is an independent data company that serves the healthcare system through data tools and education.

July 22, 2014

Gesael Charles is a 16-year-old girl from Bayshore, NY who has a passion for singing and loves to laugh and talk with her friends.  Sadly, her broken smile made this aspiring singer shy and self-conscious. 

July 22, 2014

Keystone Industries has acquired Harry J. Bosworth, a dental materials company that has been operating since 1912.

July 22, 2014

Vista Dental’s EndoUltra is a cordless ultrasonic endo activation device that uses ultrasonic technology in a compact, easy-to-use handheld device. 

July 21, 2014

Rachel Mele describes herself as an Internet and social media junkie … and she doesn’t believe she is that different than many of the people who sit in your chair on a daily basis.

July 21, 2014

Dramatic advancements in dental ceramics have enhanced the esthetic, functional, and retentive potential of ceramic crowns to a point where metal alloys may be circumvented in esthetic dentistry.

July 18, 2014

The mirror magic Anti-fog System prevents fogging on mouth mirrors and provides the practitioner a quick method for debris removal.

July 16, 2014

As many of you know there is a federal EHR incentive program available, which compensates eligible dental providers up to $63,750 for both acquisition and use of a certified dental EHR program. There is some skepticism by the dental provider community that the federal EHR incentives will actually be paid out.

July 15, 2014

A dream come “chew” for your teeth?  Researchers at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine and Ortek Therapeutics, Inc. have developed a chocolate-flavored soft chew that is actually beneficial for your teeth. BasicBites™ is a sugar-free chewy that helps maintain healthy teeth by supporting the normal acid-base (pH) levels that exist on tooth surfaces while coating the teeth with a mineral source.

July 13, 2014

DEXIS has donated a DEXIS Platinum intra-oral digital sensor, DEXIS Imaging Suite and related image management software to the Noor Foundation’s Dental Clinic, a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that provides free dental services for those in its community who might otherwise go without care.

July 10, 2014

Bryan Couch, DDS, doesn’t mince words when it comes to his experience with digital impressions and in-office CAD/CAM: “It’s the single most important tool I’ve purchased in 29 years of dentistry.”

July 08, 2014

Stratasys Ltd., which specializes in 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, is co-sponsoring a coast-to-coast 3D printing road show based out of a recreational vehicle called the “3DRV.” The 3DRV will tour the United States to explore how 3D printing and additive manufacturing are changing the way things are designed and manufactured and the possible implications for business and society at large.   

July 07, 2014

Want to make endodontic techniques more cost effective, predictable and quicker? Try out Essential Dental System’s Ultrasonic Tip introductory Kit that offers significant advantages over other.

July 07, 2014

Are you looking for an increased cutting efficiency and precision that produces a smoother finish line? Try out the DuraBraze® Diamond by Brasseler USA®.

July 07, 2014

Endorsed by the King’s College London Dental Institute, Ivoclar Vivadent recently hosted the International Expert Symposium ‘The Quality of Esthetics’ in London. World-renowned specialists discussed the latest materials and advanced clinical concepts to an audience of 750 delegates.