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May 06, 2014

Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates on how to become an opportunity seeker to bring back more patients, and see a higher return on each day.

January 13, 2014

Life is full of necessary evils.  Waiting in line at the DMV. Paying taxes. Wearing orthodontic braces.  Looking back on when I had braces, it's hard for me not to think the experience was a little like going to high school: I'm glad I did it, but I'm equally glad I never have to do it again.

December 10, 2013

Digital Media Director Steve Diogo recently chatted with Dr. Christopher Walinski to highlight why employing diode lasers for pain management represents an exciting new frontier in the dental industry.

December 04, 2013

3M ESPE recently released a video illustrating how Sof-Lex spiral wheels adapt to all tooth surfaces, plus gives step-by-step instructions on how to best prepare and polish teeth.

October 17, 2013

An easy-to-use, cloud-based, interactive platform, CloudDDS’s new iRefer patient referral app reportedly streamlines interaction between referring dentists and specialists.

September 09, 2013

In the field of laser dentistry, patients and dentists are seeing more and more benefits associated with advancements in the technology.

August 07, 2013

Introduced to the U.S. market in September of 2012, Tokuyama’s Shield Force Plus desensitizer was recently named Dental Advisor’s top desensitizer of 2013.

June 28, 2013

Rebuilt from the ground up, Aseptico’s new site offers enhanced access to company information, as well as its full range of electric handpiece and motor solutions for general, implant and endodontic dentistry, and more.

June 28, 2013

In this Technique Geek clinical video, Dr. Mike DiTolla offers a video how-to demonstrating how he uses Kerr Dental’s new Nexus RMGI cement to complete a posterior restoration.

June 28, 2013

A new video from Air Techniques illustrates how to streamline single-patient workflows without sacrificing treatment quality by using the ScanX Swift digital radiography system, Polaris Intraoral Camera and Spectra Caries Detection Aid in cooperation with one another.

June 27, 2013

The Progeny Vantage C digital cephalometric system reportedly multiplies the capabilities of Midmark’s Progeny Vantage® digital panoramic system, offering lateral, AP and PA cephalometric views as well.

June 27, 2013

Said to be ideal for both children and adults, enhanced Colgate PreviDent Varnish 5% Sodium Fluoride contains 22,600 ppm of fluoride, offering four times the fluoride uptake into lesioned enamel and three times the uptake into strong enamel.

June 27, 2013

The i-CAT® FLX is an advanced 3D imaging solution that enables quick diagnoses with less radiation, and allows clinicians to develop treatment plans more easily and accurately. Its i-Collimator electronically adjusts the field of view to limit radiation only to the area of scanning interest, while its small footprint enables it to fit easily into any practice.

June 26, 2013

The E4D NEVO Scanner and Design Center by D4D Technology and Henry Schein reportedly enhances ease of use in digital dental restoration technology.

June 24, 2013

How many new patients did you get last year? How many did you get last month? How were they referred to your office?

June 21, 2013

Tunnel Vision™ and TrueCal™ endodontic products

June 21, 2013

Clinician’s Choice has added to new products – Tunnel Vision and TrueCal – to its ever-expanding line of endodontic products for general dentists and endodontic specialists.

June 21, 2013

Las Vegas is the place to be November 2013.

June 20, 2013

PatientActivator has partnered with the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) and is endorsed as the organization’s official dental marketing company.

June 20, 2013

We tell you how to know when a patient just isn’t good for your practice.

June 19, 2013

J. Morita USA’s recently announced TwinPower Turbine Guarantee offers a 30-day, risk-free trial on any Twinpower handpiece purchased between June 17th and August 31st, 2013.

June 19, 2013

Having whiter teeth can increase a patient’s self-confidence and body image. From the first purchase onward, your patient wants to feel good and  feel like they have been to a cosmetic counter or a beautician, not a pharmacy or a dentist. 

June 18, 2013

According to the ADA’s website, the association has severed its ties with Sharecare, a consumer health and wellness site co-founded by Mehmet Oz, M.D., after he made misleading comments about dental amalgam during a March 28 episode of “The Dr. Oz Show.”

June 17, 2013

Each week, DPR explores a different dental technique how to with our Technique Geek series. You can get each Technique Geek in your inbox for free here.

June 17, 2013

Embarrassing your patients won’t get them to comply. Educate instead.

June 17, 2013

CEREC C In Blocs are said to eliminate CAD/CAM limitations caused by the interaction between the translucent incisal area in the visible anterior tooth region and chromatic dentin.

June 17, 2013

In this episode of Product Reviews, Tips and Tricks from Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham, the doctors discuss the current state of caries detection devices, and where we’re heading.

June 17, 2013

Sirona’s CEREC Software 4.2 offers an intuitive new user interface, allowing dental clinicians to create custom restorations in just a few simple steps.

June 14, 2013

Save yourself any future practice problems; document everything. In this Morning Huddle, Ali Oromchian Esq. discusses why you should keep a paper trail of every encounter you have with your employees and team.

June 14, 2013

Designed for lithium disilicate restorations, Bisco’s eCEMENT kit features high-strength resin cements formulated to provide better esthetics at the margin.

June 14, 2013

CEREC MC, CEREC MC X, CEREC MC XL milling units Sirona’s CEREC product recently expanded to include three new milling units.  Find out the full story here.

June 13, 2013

Two new offerings from SurgiTel are said to give dental professionals better performing and higher quality optical imaging options.

June 13, 2013

In an effort to optimize the handling of their products, BEGO is introducing a new packaging concept for the BEGO Implant Systems product portfolio.

June 13, 2013

Doctors Kent Stapley and Ray Elliotte offer compliments and perspective on what makes the DentiMax Dream Sensor a stand-out product in the crowded dental digital radiography market – namely, the boxless sensor’s cost, quality and outstanding customer support.

June 12, 2013

Kerr Dental’s new Nexus™ RMGI combines One-Peel™ cleanup, tack cure capability, and outstanding bond strength for consistent predictable outcomes. See the One-Peel™ cleanup first hand in the following sneak peek video:  

June 12, 2013

The Hyperion X9 by MyRay is a modular CBCT, panoramic and cephalometric system that comes with a wealth of smart features and is reportedly designed to meet the varying needs of dental practices.

June 11, 2013

At Sirona’s “CAD/CAM for Everyone” event today, the company announced two new affordable additions to their growing roster of CAD/CAM products.

June 10, 2013

A new universal version of MacPractice Clipboard is available for the iPad and iPad Mini, offering enhanced features and expanded capabilities.

June 10, 2013

A contemporary hybrid implant, the 3i T3 implant by BIOMET offers three surface topographies intended to deliver aesthetic results through tissue preservation. 

June 09, 2013

In this Technique Geek clinical video, Dr. Mike DiTolla offers a video how-to demonstrating how he uses Kerr Dental’s new Nexus RMGI cement to complete an anterior restoration.

June 07, 2013

Two clinical studies conducted by separate research institutions concluded that Dentsply’s NUPRO Sensodyne prophylaxis paste with NovaMin® offers a substantial reduction in dentine hypersensitivity for an extended period of time.

June 07, 2013

No one understands the disconnect between the oral hygiene practices dentists recommend and what patients actually do more than dental practitioners.  This week's infographic illustrates that disconnect, plus provides proper at-home dental care information and lays out the financial costs of not doing what the doctor recommends.

June 07, 2013

The results on the track so far this NASCAR season have not been great for Greg Biffle, the driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, yet he and his fans have plenty of reasons to smile with the upcoming Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 slated for Father’s Day.

June 07, 2013

This week was full of big product launches from dental industry leaders - Air Techniques' ScanX Swift digital radiography system, Kerr Dental's Nexus RMGI and more.  Read on to catch up with the latest products making waves this week.

June 07, 2013

An entry-level, five-stage clear aligner product, Realine from Align Technology and Henry Schein Dental is designed for common, minor spacing and crowding issues.

June 06, 2013

Nearly two years after the DuPage Community Clinic shuttered its dental practice, leaving uninsured patients with few local options, the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Dental Clinic has opened in Wheaton. Volunteer dentists and hygienists are providing free basic dental care to uninsured patients from DuPage,Cook and Lake counties. Patients need only to show proof of residency and income below 200 percent of the poverty level.

June 06, 2013

On June 5th, the dental industry lost A-dec co-founder Joan Austin, a widely revered business leader, innovator, community activist, and philanthropist.

June 05, 2013

The DentalEZ® Group, a manufacturer of dental operatory essentials, recently announced the addition of the StarDental E6 replacement turbine to their comprehensive roster of products and service. 

June 05, 2013

The ScanX Swift™ by Air Techniques is a versatile, compact digital radiography system that reportedly delivers extraordinary diagnostic clarity and streamlined workflows.

June 04, 2013

Said to provide an optimal gel state, the Kerr Nexus RMGI offers two to three second tack cure capability to promise simple One-Peel™ cleanup after each use.

June 04, 2013

The long-running and prestigious Red Dot Design Awards honored 3M ESPE’s 3M™ ESPE™ Intra-oral Syringe and the 3M™ ESPE™ Retraction Capsule, recognizing in both products the company’s dedication and commitment to solving problems through groundbreaking design.

June 04, 2013

The only easy-to-use bulk fill composite that does not call for an additional capping layer, SonicFill offers sonic activation that allows for the rapid flow of composite into the cavity, resulting in reportedly easy placement and better adaptation.

June 03, 2013

Said to release seven times more fluoride in a shorter period than a leading varnish brand, NUPRO white varnish by Dentsply reportedly offers a more patient-pleasing alternative to other brands of varnish.