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March 27, 2015

Coming up with marketing ideas can seem like a heavy chore, especially when it's not your area of expertise. But, brainstorming ideas for dental advertising can actually be fun.

March 24, 2015

The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) and Patterson Dental have launched a yearlong initiative to raise funds for Oral Health America’s (OHA) Smiles Across America® (SAA) program. SAA coordinates dental care and prevention services for underserved children and promotes oral health in underserved communities.

March 22, 2015

When asked about the biggest mistakes that dentists make when planning an office redesign or new office build, Dr. Mark Tholen is quick to answer.

March 12, 2015

BIOLASE, Inc., a global leader in dental lasers, introduced dentistry’s first-ever practice growth guarantee with the launch of the new, advanced WaterLase iPlus 2.0 all-tissue laser at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting.

March 05, 2015

Brasseler USA®, a premier dental instrumentation company in North America, recently introduced a new branding initiative to be implemented throughout 2015 and beyond. The company unveiled some of the components of its recent efforts, such as a refreshed logo, at an exclusive reception held for members of the media at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. 

March 04, 2015

All handpieces are not created equal. When it comes to comfort and effectiveness, some handpieces outshine the competition.

March 04, 2015

By the year 2020, it is estimated that some 38 million adults in the U.S. will be in need of one or two complete dentures. Traditionally, people suffering from severely damaged, "hopeless" dentition had little alternative than to have their remaining teeth removed and replace them with traditional dentures. The functional limitations and low self-esteem associated with unanchored dentures are well known and well documented.

March 03, 2015

The 150th Chicago Midwinter Meeting is a treasure trove of new dental products, emerging technology and the latest dental news, and Dental Products Report wants to ensure you don't miss a thing. 

March 01, 2015

This week, Patterson Dental introduced a new e-service called AutoSDSSM to help dental practices manage safety data, as required by OSHA.

March 01, 2015

Convergent Dental Inc., a privately held dental equipment and technology company, announced it has partnered with Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service distributor of dental supplies, dental equipment, dental consulting and equipment services in the United States.

February 27, 2015

Sixty-three percent of Hispanic adults in the United States has periodontitis, an advanced form of periodontal disease. This finding comes from an updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

February 27, 2015

Henry Schein, Inc. announced today that its eighth annual Henry Schein Business of Dentistry Conference  will be held from October 7-10, 2015 at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. 

February 27, 2015

Hu-Friedy announced the introduction of the XT Triple Bend to its ultrasonic insert product line. Joining the popular XT insert, the XT Triple Bend is another “extra thin, extra tough” design that gives clinicians the necessary access required for effective scaling procedures.

February 27, 2015

Dentists and researchers have long known that retaining the natural dentition is an undeniable part of long-term oral health. However, clinicians equally recognize that a significant amount of dentin is inevitably lost in the process of removing infected pulp and debriding canal walls.

February 27, 2015

Hu-Friedy, a manufacturer of dental instruments and products, today introduced Hu-Friedy Disposable Prophy Angles in both standard straight and contra angle styles.

February 27, 2015

Carestream Dental has partnered with exocad, an OEM dental CAD/CAM software solutions provider, to offer systems integration with the CS Solutions product portfolio.

February 26, 2015

Pelton & Crane, a member of KaVo Kerr Group, is presenting a mix of new products, an updated booth and an Ergonomics and Wellness Center at this week's Chicago Midwinter Meeting.

February 26, 2015

Tetra Dynamics is pleased to introduce VisiClear™ Partial Dentures. VisiClear™ is a new partial denture framework material that offers dentists and their patients higher performance advantages over traditional flexible and metal framework options.

February 26, 2015

This week at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, Carestream Dental announced the release of the latest Logicon Caries Detector 5.1, which reportedly further automates the detection process and produces improved displays of caries sites.

February 26, 2015

This week at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, Sirona  introduced the SIDEXIS 4 software, which reportedly improves practitioners' ability to diagnose, plan treatments and communicate their findings with patients.

February 26, 2015

At this year's Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Millennium Dental Technologies is exhibiting the company’s all-new enhanced graphical user interface (eGUI) for the PerioLase® MVP-7™. The company’s CFO, Patrick McCormick, will be on-site and available for interviews and product demos at Exhibit #3831.

February 26, 2015

RAY Company (“RAY”), formerly a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has announced a new initiative to become an independent manufacturer of market-leading dental imaging technologies. In addition, RAY is debuting a new digital radiography system at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting.

February 26, 2015

Crest has announced a breakthrough daily two-step system, Crest PRO-HEALTH [HD], that is reportedly as effective as chlorhexidine on gingival tissues.

February 25, 2015

Convergent Dental Inc., a privately held dental device company, announced the addition of a new extra-coarse cutting 1.25 mm-XC spot size to Solea, the first FDA-approved CO2 9.3 micron dental laser for hard and soft tissue.

February 25, 2015

Is the worst part of cuddling with your pet its bad breath? This could be a sign of looming dental problems. Preventive veterinary dental care can save you money in the long run.

February 24, 2015

The American Dental Association (ADA) is soon to make history again with its presidential elections by having two women serve as presidents of the organization for two years in a row. Dr. Maxine Feinberg is serving for the 2015 year, and president-elect Dr. Carol Gomez Summerhays is preparing to take over in 2016. Before Dr. Feinberg, only two women had served as the president of the ADA.

February 24, 2015

The Aurum Group of Companies invites dental professionals from across North America to the Dental Technology and Business Growth Summit 2015, which will be held Oct. 1-3. 2015, in Alberta, Canada. 

February 24, 2015

The Patterson Foundation recently awarded a grant of $53,795 to Operation Grace MN, a charitable organization that provides essential dental services to low-income individuals and families through mobile dental clinics in Minnesota. Operation Grace MN will use the funding to support the work of the dental professional volunteers who staff the clinics and provide care to those in need.

February 23, 2015

Pulpdent Corporation’s Embrace Varnish, 5% Sodium Fluoride with CXP, is now available in economical 12mL tubes.

February 23, 2015

For Dr. Marc Cooper, it’s not a matter of if group practices will change the way dentists practice their craft, it’s a matter of when.

February 23, 2015

With all of the advancements in the field of imaging for the dental practice, now is a great time for any dentist to sit down with his or her team and look at how the practice is using imaging and what upgrades might need to be made.

February 22, 2015

I have had the privilege of knowing and learning from Lee Culp, CDT, for the last eight years. It always interests and inspires me to learn how someone achieves so much and becomes known as an expert in his or her field.

February 20, 2015

When it’s time to invest in handpieces, we know you want to get your facts straight. You want to separate the facts from the myths so you can make an informed decision that’s best for your quality of care and practice efficiencies. Thinking about investing in electric handpieces for your practice? Here, we debunk several myths about electric handpieces that no longer hold true in the industry.

February 20, 2015

Your handpiece is a crucial part of your equipment. When it comes to making a handpiece work its best for you, these valuable tips can not only maximize the results you get with your handpiece but give you easy-to-use tips to make them last longer for your practice.

February 20, 2015

Visalys® Veneer Chairside is the latest addition at Kettenbach LP. They are prefabricated, polymerized, radiopaque veneers made of a highly filled hybrid composite.

February 19, 2015

Snails may be small, but their teeth pack a huge punch. Limpet teeth, or those belonging to aquatic snails, have strength comparable to those of the strongest man-made fibers, according to a recent study published in Royal Society's journal Interface.

February 19, 2015

Sirona Dental Systems, Inc. recently signed the Grammy award-winning rock and roll band Train to perform during its upcoming CEREC® 30th (CEREC 30) Anniversary Celebration.

February 19, 2015

Integrated Dental Systems' founder and CEO Carey Lyons announced the 11th Annual Mega’Gen International Symposium – This Changes Everything, which is focused on faster, easier and better patient-focused implant dentistry. The symposium will be held May 1-2, 2015, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.

February 17, 2015

DentalEZ® Group has introduced the new DentalEZ® TruSim™ Clinical Practice Simulator.

February 17, 2015

A new survey from Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Dental Medicine found parents in the general population bring their children to the dentist for the first time at the average age of 2.5, while parents who fall under the U.S. poverty threshold bring their children to the dentist for the first time at approximately 3.5 years old.

February 17, 2015

Thanks to the generosity of The Patterson Foundation and Patterson Dental, Minnesotans will be smiling a lot more in 2015.

February 13, 2015

As crazy as this may sound, I always wanted to be a dentist. At the age of three, I declared my intentions to my family and then worked toward that goal.I never wanted to be a policeman, a fireman or anything else (OK ... maybe for a few days I wanted to be James Bond, but that had more to do with the girls and gadgets than anything else).

February 13, 2015

Deah Barakat, one of three students murdered on February 10 in Chapel Hill, NC, had a goal to provide dental care to Syrian refugees. Since his death, people have rallied to ensure that goal is achieved.

February 12, 2015

Coltene/Whaledent Inc., the North American division of Global Dental Manufacturer COLTENE Holding AG, recently released three new products to assist dental professionals in improving their practice, procedures and treatment outcome.

February 12, 2015

Handcrafted in Charlotte, N.C., Pelton & Crane's Spirit 1700 dental chair reportedly combines innovative technology with quality components resulting in an easy-to-use, durable dental chair.

February 12, 2015

Crosstex International, Inc., a global manufacturer of infection control and prevention products for the healthcare market, unveiled the Secure Fit® Face-to-Face Challenge.

February 12, 2015

Uveneer is a direct template anterior facial matrix system that allows dentists to create permanent composite veneers simply use the “press-and-cure” technique with the light-cured composite material of their choice.

February 11, 2015

Electric toothbrushes are flying off shelves – but a surprising number are going into the pockets of sticky-fingered customers. 

February 11, 2015

During a Tweet Chat with Dr Joseph Gian-Grasso, addressed trends and advances, and how to stay current and maintain success rates.

February 11, 2015

Keystone Industries, a company specializing in manufacturing dental and pharmaceutical products, has moved its headquarters from Cherry Hill to Gibbstown, New Jersey. 

February 11, 2015

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) introduced the Action for Dental Health Act of 2015 (H.R. 539), a bill to support efforts nationwide to improve the dental health of underserved people. 

February 10, 2015

KaVo recently introduced the new MASTERtorque™ LUX M8700 L air-driven, high-speed handpiece.

February 10, 2015

ZEST Anchors announced the latest advancement in the CHAIRSIDE portfolio- the CHAIRSIDE Denture Prep & Polish Kit.

February 10, 2015

A Wisconsin dental practice participates in an oral care product recycling program designed to keep toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, floss containers and mouthwash containers out of landfills.

February 09, 2015

The LOCATOR® Overdenture Implant System (LODI) from ZEST Anchors is said to offer a predictable and durable implant retained overdenture for patients requiring an effective, cost-conscious technique for securing their dentures.

February 09, 2015

I’ll admit, I watched every bit of the most recent Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, including the halftime show featuring Katy Perry. Personally, I thought the halftime show was awesome … but it wasn’t long after its conclusion that I saw that an Internet and social media sensation had been born - Left Shark.

February 09, 2015

Healthcare data is always going to be at risk. Breaches continue to grab all of the headlines, and dental providers are exposed to the same risk.

February 09, 2015

A former California dentist is suspected of stealing more than $21,000 from seven banks, according to authorities.

February 05, 2015

Quip, a new company that says it believes good design offers more effective solutions to personal care than gimmicks and technology, released a simplistic toothbrush that has both professionals and consumers buzzing.

February 03, 2015

Designed for simplified storage, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of dental burs, diamonds and endodontic and sonic tips, Komet® stainless-steel bur blocks feature silicone plugs that hold the instruments securely in place, preventing them from falling out even in the event of sudden movement. 

February 03, 2015

Entering its 13th year, the Give Kids a Smile program (an initiative of the American Dental Association) has brought on a new member of the team: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner Jeff Gordon – a champion of the race tracks and of pediatric health.  

February 03, 2015

In honor of February serving as National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, an authority on children's oral health, invites parents and caregivers to fight the leading chronic infectious disease among children in the United States: tooth decay, also known as the Mouth Monsters.