dentalproductsreport.com-2014-09-01

June 25, 2015

A recent study out of Tufts University found that the accuracy of impression techniques can be affected by partial vs. complete edentulism. The study evaluated the differing levels of success of conventional and digital impression techniques in partially and completely edentulous patients.  It also assessed the effect different variables, such as materials, angulation, and connection type, had in regard to the accuracy of implant impressions.

January 14, 2015

Everyone knows that children need moderation in their lives. Giving a child too much sugar will undoubtedly result in a headache for parents. Exposing that child to excessive radiation? That can also only end poorly.

October 29, 2014

While coffee may stain your teeth, research from Boston University has found that your morning java can provide some surprising dental health benefits.

October 01, 2014

There has been much research and discussion on the efficacy and benefits of certain toothpastes or mouthwashes when it comes to eliminating oral bacteria – but what about toothbrushes? Recent research has found that bacteria growth is more prevalent on certain types of toothbrushes, which could have negative impacts on oral health.  

October 01, 2014

The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have released a study examining the correlation between dental implant failure and the use of a widely prescribed antidepressant drug.  

September 26, 2014

Said to be the first tissue managing impression system that does not require tissue retraction, Aquail Ultra Cordless Impression System from DENTSPLY Caulk lets dentists take accurate, detailed impressions with less stress.

September 26, 2014

Lights! Camera! Action! Dr. Roger Levin says it’s time that your dental practice takes a cue from Hollywood and learns the value of a good script.

September 25, 2014

A recent study has found that a very unpopular weed that ravages gardens and crop fields around the world may not have always been a nuisance: it may have actually protected prehistoric humans from tooth decay.  

September 24, 2014

Don’t let your practice management system confine you to your office, or worse yet, your desktop. Too often you need to access patient data from someplace other than your office.

September 24, 2014

Bryan Couch, DDS, doesn’t mince words when it comes to his experience with digital impressions and in-office CAD/CAM: “It’s the single most important tool I’ve purchased in 29 years of dentistry.”

September 23, 2014

BIOMET 3i’s new Smile Therapy™ campaign is designed to help clinicians and laboratories access a trio of system solutions to help dental professionals and their patients achieve beautiful, confident and healthy smiles.

September 22, 2014

Ivoclar Vivadent has announced a new way to find dental labs that use the IPS e.max system. Its “IPS e.max Lab Finder,” a new resource available at ivoclarvivadent.com to help dentists locate one of the more than 6,000 laboratories in North America currently using the IPS e.max all-ceramic system.

September 22, 2014

Developed to help clinicians view an operating site from multiple perspectives, EyeZoom conforms to fit the preference of individual wearers.

September 18, 2014

Danaher Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive transaction agreement to acquire Nobel Biocare Holding AG, the world leader in implant dentistry.

September 18, 2014

WDR Scientific has unveiled an exciting new product geared to making dental restorations-both direct and indirect-protected against decay and other damaging substances in the mouth.

September 18, 2014

Ivoclar Vivadent announces that for the second year, $100 will be donated to breast cancer research for each pink Bluephase® Style curing light sold during the month of October. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ivoclar Vivadent employees will also be supporting the cause by participating in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure.

September 18, 2014

On August 23, 2014, Pelton & Crane, a member of KaVo Kerr Group, partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to support their initial launch of the STEMmersion program.  

September 17, 2014

The Annual Speaking Consulting Network conference recently took place in Tampa, Fla., where the first ever Linda Miles Spirit Award was given to Bete Johnson. At this conference, dental practice management consultants, speakers and writers help each other enhance their business and share values. Keep reading to see the values that the SCN prides in their award winner, and details for their 2015 conference.

September 15, 2014

Athletes may be in peak physical condition, but that good health doesn’t always extend to their dentition.  According to several studies, athletes, particularly runners, are more prone to oral health problems such as dental caries and erosion than the general population.   

September 15, 2014

In this how-to video, learn how to extract fractured instrument fragments with Komet USA's Endo Rescue Kit 4601.

September 15, 2014

In a major development in the world of dental implants. Danaher Corporation has entered into a definitive transaction agreement to acquire Nobel Biocare Holding AG, a world leader in implant dentistry.

September 11, 2014

Unveiled at the recent CDA Presents event in San Francisco, Pelton & Crane’s new Spirit 3300 Dental Chair offers enhancements in doctor access, patient comfort and aesthetic appeal.

September 11, 2014

During the recent California Dental Association fall meeting in California, Dental Products Report had the chance to speak with several companies to learn about their latest product launches, and what the new products have to offer.

September 11, 2014

Brasseler USA’s new ultrasonic scaler inserts for its HygienePro family of products are ergonomically designed to reduce user fatigue while increasing patient comfort.

September 09, 2014

DenMat – manufacturer of PeriOptix Loupes and the Flashlite LED curing light – will contribute a portion of their October sales toward the fight against breast cancer.

September 08, 2014

While at the recent California Dental Association meeting in San Francisco, we had the chance to stop by the Microcopy booth and see the company’s new Bite-Chek articulation film.

September 08, 2014

Through a sales, installation and support partnership with Ray Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Samsung, LED Imaging offers the RAYSCAN α – Expert, a multi-function digital extraoral imaging system with 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), panoramic and cephalometric capabilities.

September 08, 2014

The LED IC200 intraoral camera from LED Dental is designed to acquire high-resolution intraoral and extraoral images with auto-focus and a large depth of field.

September 06, 2014

During the recent Henry Schein Practice Solutions technology summit in Park City, Utah, Dental Products Report got a sneak peek at some of the new products that will be coming out in late 2014 and early 2015, including Dentrix G6.

September 06, 2014

During the recent California Dental Association fall meeting in San Francisco, DEXIS launched DEXIS™ Mac, a new software that integrates the true functionality of Apple products that Mac users crave with the functionality of the renowned DEXIS imaging system.

September 05, 2014

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced that they will host the 2015 Boot Camp: Infection Control Basic Training in Atlanta, Ga. from Jan. 12-14, 2015. The conference will feature courses covering all of the core infection prevention fundamentals for dental practitioners and will offer a total of 24 continuing education (CE) hours1.  

September 05, 2014

While we were at the California Dental Association's fall meeting in San Francisco, we got a look at the Forza V3 Piezo Ultrasonic System from Brasseler USA.

September 04, 2014

Just unveiled at the CDA Presents conference in San Francisco, the  i-CAT FLX MV is designed especially for general dentists and specialists who need a medium field of view and a range of image sizes to fit a variety of needs.

September 03, 2014

DUX Dental kicks off the sixth-annual “Bib-Eze for Boob-Eze” campaign to benefit Barbells for Boobs, a non-profit breast cancer organization that is dedicated to the early detection of breast cancer, with an emphasis on women and men under the age of 40.

September 02, 2014

Premier Dental Products Company has introduced Enamelon® Preventative Treatment Gel, which reportedly helps prevent caries and gingivitis, and treats sensitivity. The gel provides patients with a homecare alternative to 5000ppm toothpastes and mineralizing pastes.