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November 14, 2014

In a joint project between Sikka Software Corporation, Dental Products Report, and Dental Practice Management, the following is the first in a series of reports on common procedures and associated fees in the dental practice. Using Sikka Software’s vast network of data resources, you will find in this article comparisons of not only procedures for the last six months versus a year ago, but also fee comparisons for the same time frames.

May 06, 2014

Hopefully your daily work schedule is full and running smoothly. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case at the day-to-day dental practice.

May 06, 2014

Marketing is more than just advertising –it’s communication with your patients. And Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates says she sees one big mistake dental practices making all the time.

April 12, 2014

The ScanX Swift Digital Imaging System from Air Techniques is a digital imaging system with flexible cordless sensors that provide diagnostic clarity, while its compact design fits in any operatory.

April 02, 2014

Dental social posts are great to build your practice, but as Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, explains, it’s just as important to show your practice’s personality.

April 01, 2014

Practicing dentists are faced with daunting choices when it comes to incorporating advanced technologies – CAD/CAM, lasers, digital radiography, implant surgical devices, 3D computed cone beam radiographic imaging and computer-based management, as well as educational, promotional, and diagnostic technologies lead the list in 2014.

March 31, 2014

This case illustrates the different reliable methods for posterior restoration placement. A healthy 45-year-old male patient presented with occlusal amalgam fillings that were placed more than 20 years previously.

March 25, 2014

Rob Gochoel, director of sales and marketing at NSK Dental, says NSK has a complete array of handpiece options for any dental practice out there. But what he really wants to show off is NSK Dental’s new Ti-Max Z series of ultra premium air-turbine handpieces.

March 22, 2014

Is your day ruined by seeing a difficult patient in your daily schedule lineup?

March 22, 2014

Have you thought about doing a brief survey of your practice for patients who need single veneers? 

March 21, 2014

Kerr Corporation is launching a campaign challenging the dental industry to consider the true meaning of the term “universal” when describing a bonding agent.

March 21, 2014

James Ingebrand was recently named the new president and general manager of 3M ESPE. Much of Ingebrand’s 30-year career at 3M has been spent in healthcare, including a previous stint at 3M ESPE as the global business director.   Ingebrand most recently served as president and general manager of 3M Drug Delivery Systems. 

March 21, 2014

Think your cosmetic dentistry practice is a bit stagnant lately due to the economy? It doesn’t have to be that way.

March 17, 2014

The following case began with an endodontic treatment plan, but we quickly determined the tooth was fractured and non-restorable.

March 15, 2014

The ASTRA TECH Implant System EV from DENTSPLY Implants is designed with a site-specific, crown-down approach based on the natural dentition for reportedly enhanced surgical simplicity, flexibility and restorative ease.

March 13, 2014

Keeping up with all the new cosmetic dentistry techniques, products, news and developments can seem like a full time job in itself. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

March 11, 2014

Advanstar Dental Media, the leader in delivering the highest value content to the most engaged audience in dentistry, is thrilled to announce the formation of Dental Products Report’s inaugural Editorial Advisory Board.

March 11, 2014

New research from the University at Buffalo shows that diabetes testing during regular visits to the dentist is both practical and leads to increased diagnoses in patients who may be unaware of their condition.

March 10, 2014

DENTSPLY Implants has introduced the next step in the continuous EVolution of the ASTRA TECH Implant System with the ASTRA TECH Implant System™ EV.

March 10, 2014

Amaris Gingiva was the ideal addition to this provisional restoration completed by Dr. Dory Stutman because of its optimal esthetics and superior handling.

March 10, 2014

DenMat announced recently that it has acquired all of the substantial dental assets of Fort Collins, Col. Based Zila, Inc., a company that manufactures and markets proprietary oral hygiene products that detect, prevent and treat periodontal disease.

March 06, 2014

Suni Medical Imaging has introduced its new SuniRay2 intraoral digital sensor, which, Suni says, represents the pinnacle of the company’s commitment to balanced digital sensor design.

March 05, 2014

3M ESPE has announced a software update to of their 3M True Definition Scanner, to version 4.2. This upgrade reportedly improves the ease of rotation when scanning over incisal edges and streamlines the installation process for chairside connections.