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December 09, 2013

“I perform more procedures in my office than ever before, feel more confident, and I love the reaction when I tell a needle-phobic patient that they won't need a shot … .”

December 06, 2013

As part of our Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Hiring and firing isn't always easy. Here, Ali Oromchian, Esq. on the three people dentist employers have to treat carefully to avoid legal problems.  

April 15, 2013

DPR has launched a new eNewsletter: Technique Geek. Each week, we'll feature a video technique of a product in use, offering step-by-step examples of clinical success. Subscribe here to make sure you receive them all.

March 31, 2013

ANNAPOLIS, MD-March 29, 2013- The news that broke on March 28 of an Oklahoma oral surgeon that treated patients under unsanitary and unsafe conditions is as shocking to dental healthcare professionals as it is to the patients for whom we provide oral healthcare. While none of us outside of that practice and the officials investigating the reported violations can know all of the details, the Associated Press reports and other news agencies suggest that there is at least one suspected case of HCV transmission to a patient.

March 29, 2013

  Available in neon purple, green and orange color combinations, Practicon’s Angle-Ease Colorz™ adjustable HVE tips promise to spice up the original Angle-Ease’s patented functional design. 

March 29, 2013

Cathy Jameson, Ph.D. on how to control your stress, instead of allowing it to control you.

March 29, 2013

Get the top five ways to keep your hands healthy and learn all about our popular launch of DPR's newest free e-newsletter: Technique Geek.

March 29, 2013

Hu-Friedy this week announced the details of their free continuing education webinar program.

March 29, 2013

In light of recent news reports concerning a Tulsa, Okla.-based oral surgeon, the American Dental Association (ADA) has made a statement of recommended procedures and also noted that there may be heightened interest in infection control procedures.

March 29, 2013

Dr. Richard Leaderman of Massachusetts says he never knew what he was missing when placing dental implants until he started using Gendex’s GXCB-500.

March 28, 2013

This month’s cover story: The Basics of Bulk Fill. Why should you care about this ever expanding category? More after the break…

March 28, 2013

A revamped version of The Gross, Disgusting and Totally Cool Mouth Book from Practicon, the expanded edition by Theodore Croll, D.D.S., offers eight additional photos that vividly depict the importance of good dental hygiene, plus an updated glossary of terms. 

March 27, 2013

Air Techniques and Biolase join Crosstex International, Hu-Friedy, Medicom, SciCan, Sultan Healthcare and TotalCare as Super Sponsors.

March 25, 2013

More products, procedures and best practices to help you maximize your time and your dental team’s productivity.

March 23, 2013

The Dental Products Report team is on site at IDS 2013 in Cologne, Germany, and we're excited to bring you all the coverage. Check out our live article feed below:

March 21, 2013

Tim Long says 2013 is definitely an exciting time for ACTEON. This is why ...

March 20, 2013

Ivoclar Vivadent’s recently introduced Tetric EvoCeram® Bulk Fill represents a significant advancement in resin-based filling materials and an entirely new technology for the faster, more efficient placement of direct composite restorations without compromise to any physical properties. 

March 19, 2013

How digital technology and the 3M ESPE True Definition Scanner fit into Dr. John Weston’s practice.

March 19, 2013

The new product line enables practitioners to offer patients single-appointment restorations.

March 19, 2013

Registration is open for dentists and dental students to attend the American Dental Association (ADA) 27th New Dentist Conference - Climbing to New Heights, which takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Denver July 18-20.

March 19, 2013

Check out how attendees are documenting their time at the 2013 storied IDS meeting.

March 19, 2013

The ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry  is now accepting applications for the 2013 Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions Conference scheduled for April 25 to 27 at ADA Headquarters, 211 E. Chicago Ave., in Chicago.

March 19, 2013

At IDS 2013, 3Shape unveiled to the market its new TRIOS® Color digital impression taking solution.

March 19, 2013

Check out this 3M ESPE product video to learn how 3M ESPE Impregum™ Soft Impression Material delivers high quality, predictable impressions.

March 19, 2013

Ultradent Products, Inc. is proud to welcome Dr. Hal Stewart as a featured lecturer at several one-day courses taking place across the United States during 2013.

March 19, 2013

Building on the success of MyRay’s Hyperion X7 panoramic imager, the company has announced the launch of its next generation digital pan/ceph/3D CBCT scanner: Hyperion X9.

March 19, 2013

The American Dental Association (ADA) will welcome President Bill Clinton to the 154TH Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition for the 2013 Opening General Session and Distinguished Speaker Series Thursday, Oct. 31, at the New Orleans  Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

March 19, 2013

The new attachable filter for the Sirona Dental SIROInspect probe is a practical alternative to diagnostic glasses and makes caries detection easier.

March 18, 2013

Carestream Dental last week introduced its new product line for CAD/CAM restorations, CS Solutions, at the 35th International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany.

March 18, 2013

Check out these weird and wonderful moments from last week's IDS meeting in Cologne, Germany.

March 15, 2013

This week, we're on site in Southern California, visiting the headquarters for Progressive Orthodontics. Find out how Progressive Ortho can help you develop a smarter approach to embracing specialty work.

March 15, 2013

Direct from the International Dental Society meeting in Cologne, Germany, Dental Products Report got a first-hand introduction to one of 3Shape’s newest innovations: the TRIOS® POD solution.

March 15, 2013

As part of our Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Cathy Jameson, Ph.D. on how to turn patient objection into treatment acceptance.  

March 13, 2013

New digital impression and CAD/CAM products from 3Shape, Carestream Dental put the focus on ease of use and accuracy. International digital players plan U.S. entry into digital dental market.  

March 13, 2013

Louisville, Ky. -  March 2013 – Whip Mix Corp. recently attended the UAE InternationalDental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The AEEDC meeting took place in Dubai from Feb. 5-7. Whip Mix participated with a Piro Trading booth;  Piro Trading is the agent for Whip Mix in the Middle East region.

March 12, 2013

From keeping your hands healthy to the new Hyperion X9 and more, here's what you might have missed last week.

March 12, 2013

Most people don’t like going to the dentist. Find ways to make your patients look forward to it.

March 12, 2013

Keep reading to learn how you can post a product review and be entered for the chance to win a FREE iPad Mini!

March 12, 2013

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Safco Dental Supply Company, one of the nation’s leading suppliers of dental products, recently announced that it has achieved the Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD) accreditation for pharmaceutical wholesale distribution from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. The repeat VAWD accreditation demonstrates Safco’s commitment to providing protection to customers against receiving counterfeit or contaminated drugs.

March 11, 2013

With so many products on the dental market today, professionals may find it difficult to choose the best dental handpiece for their practice. That’s why KaVo, provider of electric motors and handpieces for more than 20 years, has launched a new and improved TryKaVo.com website.

March 08, 2013

LOMPOC, Calif., March 8, 2013 -- DenMat announces the launching of its new educational platform, THINNOVATION featuring a completely new 2-day hands-on workshop for dentists wanting to learn about minimally invasive esthetics as well as other educational programs. The THINNOVATION courses teach a multi-disciplinary approach to anterior esthetics using the latest generation of LUMINEERS®.

March 08, 2013

This week's roundup features pure zirconia crowns, a denin substitute, face shields for young patients, composite and a solution for patients who suffer from dry mouth. The links to the complete articles and the roundup video follow. Zenostar Assured Dental Laboratory

March 05, 2013

The morning huddle is an important part of any dental practice’s day. It’s the time to meet as a team and talk about that day’s patients, any challenges that may come up and how to overcome them.

March 05, 2013

TAMPA, FL -By applying an innovative concept that links computer technologies in a totally virtual execution, a Boston dental team has increased the precision of dental implant placement and reduced the number of patient visits required for an implant, while maintaining a success rate of 100%, they reported at the 28th annual meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO).

March 04, 2013

In collaboration with Dr. Roland and Dr. Phillip Streckbein, BEGO Implant Systems has developed the surgical instrument set – BEGO Semados® RI-Line TrayPlus – with a new, innovative generation of drills.

March 02, 2013

The American Dental Association (ADA) announced last month its selection of global strategic communications firm Fleishman-Hillard as its agency of record, following a review of 12 national and global agencies that began in 2012.

March 01, 2013

Fresh from the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, it’s time to talk product launches. In this case, the fantastic four on our March cover… It’s Friday, March 1 and this is DPR Friday.  

March 01, 2013

From the exciting launch of DEXIS go and i-CAT FLX to product reviews, here’s what you might have missed last week.

March 01, 2013

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

March 01, 2013

  As part of DPR’s From the Office Manager’s Desk series, Jill Nesbitt tells us what products she’s most excited about after this year’s Midwinter Meeting.