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April 27, 2015

In mid-June, 2,000 dental professionals gathered in New York City to attend the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium. The Dental Products Report team went to the Symposium to hear about Nobel Biocare’s new product offerings, their new workflow solution, a brand-new portal for professional cooperation and charity.

November 06, 2013

There’s a lot of confusion regarding what the new healthcare plan means. But to be prepared, Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, tells you how to get your practice prepared so it can grow under the new plan.

October 28, 2013

Opportunities to recognize excellence seem few and far between. When the moments do present themselves, it can seem like the requirement is to find something good to say about everything and everyone. To call out one person or one product as “greater than” is somehow impolite. Now in its fifth year, Pride Institute’s “Best of Class” technology awards have never been about being polite, but rather, being honest about the technology rapidly reshaping the GP’s approach to practice management and patient care.

August 14, 2013

In this episode of “Product Review with John and Lou: Tips, Tricks and Truth,” Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham discuss what you need to know about curing lights, and how to choose the right product.

August 08, 2013

Outfitted with panoramic capability, the versatile SCANORA 3Dx 3D imaging system by SOREDEX can reportedly produce detailed, high resolution, localized images for endo or periodontics, or full skull images for orthodontics and OMS orthognathic surgery.

July 31, 2013

The new A-dec 400 is a combined delivery system and dental chair designed to compliment other A-dec product lines, such as A-dec 500 and A-dec 300.

July 31, 2013

Getting patients to accept treatment is difficult enough. Don’t make them regret that they did.

July 31, 2013

The Spartan Wave Piezo Ultrasonic Unit by Obtura Spartan Endodontics reportedly offers a complete system for root canal preparations, gutta percha condensation, and retrograde preparations, as well as scaling, root planning and more.

July 31, 2013

After using it clinically for three weeks, DPR Technology Editor Dr. Flucke recently reviewed Kerr’s new Demi Ultra Ultracapacitor Curing Light, praising the device’s durability, lifespan, quick charging capability, and more.

July 31, 2013

Ivoclar Vivadent’s Bluephase Style LED curing light is now available in fun blue and pink colors.

July 31, 2013

Want to learn how dental prosthetics can help you grow your career and practice? You can get firsthand, expert guidance from Dr. Terri Alani during this year’s DenMat Destination Education Event in Las Vegas, Nev.

July 31, 2013

According to Dr. Russell Tasaka of the Kaimuki Center for Dentistry in Hawaii, FibreKleer 4x Fiber Posts’ strength is that they live up to their purpose.

July 31, 2013

Here's what the Internet is saying about DenMat, creators of LUMINEERS and makers of Snap-On Smile.

July 30, 2013

In response to customer demand, BiteDownDeals.com has launched an online product catalog to compliment its current daily deals format.

July 30, 2013

Not sure how to talk to your patients about whitening? We tell you how to get patients to ask you about your whitening options, and what growing your whitening business can do for your practice.

July 30, 2013

Check out how far a few die-hard fans of the current vampire craze - likely fueled in part by the Twilight and True Blood franchises - wi

July 29, 2013

In this month’s From the Office Manager’s Desk column, Jill Nesbitt describes her practice’s experience with an unclaimed funds audit and explains why it’s important for every practice to have an organized system to handle patient refunds.

July 29, 2013

Every practice loves non-complying patients. Joke of the week, right?

July 29, 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.

July 26, 2013

A story on the BBC News website recounts the untoward actions of Raghuvir Patel, a dentist in the British town of Braintree, after a mother and child visited his office with a broken orthodontic appliance.

July 26, 2013

BIOMET recently released a video illustrating how the new 3i T3 implant fosters osseointegration, mitigates the risk of peri-implantitis and increases primary stability.

July 26, 2013

Dr. Sam Halabo, general dentist from San Diego, Calif., says whitening can lead to patients accepting additional needed and cosmetic dental procedures down the road. Whitening opens the door to a more successful practice.  

July 24, 2013

Experiencing a patient slump or simply want to add to your practice’s successes? Here are 9 ways to keep bringing patients back and grow your dental practice.

July 23, 2013

A recent ABC Actions News story out of Tampa reports that a Florida man undergoing surgery to have three wisdom teeth extracted accidentally had his throat slit during the procedure.

July 23, 2013

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July 23, 2013

Here's how you can connect with DEXIS digital imaging through social media and get access to product videos, user testimonials, event updates and more!

July 23, 2013

In this new practice management column, Penny Limoli of Limoli and Associates shares tips and advice to help your dental practice thrive. This month, she kicks off the series with advice to help ensure you hire the right people who can help make that happen.

July 23, 2013

Dentalcodeology: More than Pocket Change, a new dental insurance coding guide by Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, answers common questions for the entire dental team about proper periodontal care CDT coding.

July 23, 2013

Collident’s Phocal fluoride disks are thin, round and can be effortlessly inserted between a patient’s teeth to deliver a concentrated dose to formerly inaccessible areas.

July 22, 2013

Explaining all the teeth replacement options to patients can be confusing. Here’s help from Valplast Flexible Partials so you can talk to patients about partial dentures with less confusion.

July 22, 2013

Parkell, Inc. has announced its new Dryz™ Value Pack, which now offers 25 syringes and 55 applicator tips - a cost value for users.

July 22, 2013

In this episode of “Product Review with John and Lou: Tips, Tricks and Truth,” Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham discuss what you need to know about Bisco’s Thercal LC® and how its chemistry and bio-compatibility are helping the product make waves in the dental market.

July 22, 2013

The 3rd annual Scientific Session of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health on September 20th to 22nd at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada features internationally recognized dental and medical experts sharing the newest research on the connection between oral and overall health.

July 22, 2013

3Shape’s CAD solution for post and core procedures includes dedicated intraoral scanning with 3Shape TRIOS and CAD design workflows with Dental System™ 2013. 

July 22, 2013

Whenever I ask a team “If you were doing something that was holding your team back, would you want ..."

July 19, 2013

Said to be ideal for full contour restorations, Dentsply Prosthetics’ Cercon ht zirconia 98 mm disks are sized to fit almost all CAD/CAM milling machines.

July 19, 2013

Wrigley’s Orbit for Kids is a new sugar-free chewing gum reportedly created to satisfy a youngster’s sweet tooth while also keeping gums healthy between dental checkups.

July 18, 2013

Said to be ideal for waiting rooms, this new casebook from Ivoclar Vivadent offers high quality before and after images from patients who have undergone treatment with the IPS e.max system.

July 17, 2013

Offering expanded automation and support for a wider range of desktop manufacturing machines, CAMbridge 2013 by 3Shape is said to make restoration manufacturing more efficient and affordable for dental labs of any size.

July 17, 2013

With Zirkonzahn’s new Titanium Spectral-Colouring Anodizers, laboratories can colorize metal bases and screws, allowing technicians to avoid the greyish shadowing that regularly occurs in silver implant screws, zirconia bridges on titan bars and individual zirconia abutments.

July 16, 2013

Kerr TotalCare has introduced the next generation in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with its new Googles®.

July 16, 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. We feature video techniques of a product in use, offering step-by-step examples of clinical success.

July 15, 2013

Like the characters from a horror movie, emotions that are buried alive will reappear … usually at the worst possible moment and will wreak havoc. Here's help.

July 15, 2013

Zolar Technology & Mfg Co. Inc. has announced it has received FDA clearance of its exciting new Soft Tissue Dental Laser - Photon (3w) and Photon plus (10w) adding one of the most innovative products in the dental laser industry.

July 12, 2013

The American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) has announced its partnership with the Yankee Dental Congress 2014 in order to offer a live patient course for dental professionals in the use of Botox and Dermal Fillers for esthetic and therapeutic treatments. 

July 10, 2013

Palodent EZ Coat Matrices, Dentsply Caulk’s newest addition to the popular Palodent Plus sectional matrix system, have a micro-thin, non-stick finish that offers easier removal. 

July 10, 2013

The NuSimplicity patient chair from DentalEZ reportedly offers dental professionals mobility and maneuverability, while also keeping patients relaxed and calm with its comfortable design.

July 10, 2013

By analyzing survey responses from more than 1,700 dental professionals, a new report from 1-800-DENTIST offers valuable insights on the digital marketing techniques dental offices use to grow their practices.

July 10, 2013

DenMat recently unveiled a new global headquarters in Lompac, Cal. with an open house for local dignitaries, special guests and media outlets.

July 10, 2013

Want to learn how to take better dental digital images? You can get some top-of-the-line guidance from Dr. Martin Goldstein during this year’s DenMat Destination Education Event.

July 10, 2013

ZEISS and Henry Schein Dental’s new distribution partnership for ZEISS dental microscopes and loupes offers dentists easy incorporation of premium optical products into practices.

July 10, 2013

Billed as “the ultimate CE event,” the 2013 Ultradent Summit is a continuing education event that takes place on October 18th and 19th at Ultradent’s South Jordan campus in Utah.

July 10, 2013

DenMat recently unveiled a new global headquarters in Lompac, Cal. with an open house for local dignitaries, special guests and media outlets.

July 10, 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.

July 10, 2013

Celtra Duo’s threefold functional zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate microstructure reportedly offers a balance of opalescence, fluorescence and translucency, plus reduced crystal size that increases flexural strength.

July 10, 2013

Reportedly capable of creating natural contours with ease, the Triodent V4 ClearMetal Matrix System’s ClearMetal Matrix™ is said to be the only transparent matrix that offers the benefits of metal malleability.

July 09, 2013

Kerr’s new Demi Ultra LED Ultracapacitor Curing Light System features revolutionary U-40 Ultracapacitor technology said to re-energize to full power in under 40 seconds, offering optimal convenience. While ultracapacitors are similar to traditional batteries in many ways, they do work differently. In addition to re-energizing quickly, they are able to maintain their energy capacity year after year. For the dentist, this means more convenience, efficiency and reliability.

July 09, 2013

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July 08, 2013

Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, tells you how to get your practice prepared to grow under the new plan.