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May 06, 2014

Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates on how to use your intraoral camera for increased case acceptance and fewer broken appointments.

March 21, 2014

Thinking about investing in an all-tissue laser? In a free on-demand webinar , Dr. Howard Golan offers advice about what you should think about before you buy. Here’s a sneak peak of what he’ll cover.

August 08, 2013

Investing in new products is not a decision you should take lightly. Find out why the 3M True Definition Scanner and the Trifecta Method from 3M ESPE made the cut in one practice, and how they might improve patient care in yours.

August 08, 2013

A little more than 2 years ago, an engineer at 3M ESPE put out a challenge to the rest of the team. He wanted to find a way to use consumer technology to revolutionize the digital impression industry. That’s exactly what the team of about 8 core people did, with, of course, help from others on the 3M ESPE team. Here, Shannon Scott, Senior Systems Engineer, tells us about the process and what makes the 3M™ True Definition Scanner such an important advancement in dentistry.

August 08, 2013

Dr. Jeffrey R. Cecil provides a step-by-step live-patient demonstration of a dental crown procedure using the 3M True Definition Scanner and the Trifecta Restorative Method.

June 18, 2013

Amann Girrbach has just announced that the upgraded digital fabrication machine is now fully compatible with more of the industry’s leading materials, including the company’s own VITABLOCS Mark II and TriLuxe forte glass ceramic blanks. 

June 14, 2013

3M ESPE recently released a video highlighting the benefits of their new Sof-Lex?™ Spiral finishing and polishing wheels, a product the company unveiled two weeks ago at the California Dental Association's "CDA Presents" event in Anaheim, Calif.

May 23, 2013

Released earlier this year, the new DEXIS application, DEXIS go, provides a novel approach to patient education utilizing one of today’s most popular mobile devices-the iPad.

May 13, 2013

BPA and HEMA-free, Riva Self Cure by SDI is a self-curing, chemically adhering, tooth remineralizing glass ionomer restorative material.  It is said to be a durable dentin replacement, as well as have very high fluoride releasing and recharging abilities. 

May 13, 2013

A rapid take-home teeth whitening system by SDI, Pola Day CP promises immediate change with a wear time of just 15 minutes once or twice per day. 

May 09, 2013

The ultra-soft PeriClean kids toothbrush is said to be gentle on the teeth and leave the tooth surface feeling smooth and clean.

May 08, 2013

PaX-i3D Green is an eco-friendly addition to Vatech’s PaX-i3D brand, offering ultra-low dose radiation and FDA clearance for pediatric use. 

May 01, 2013

Made in the US, Flow Dental’s x-ray aprons now come in three “shimmering,” spring-themed colors: Electric Blue, Beautiful Bronze and Shimmering Green.

May 01, 2013

According to a press release, the CRANEX Novus e offers high-quality images, plus enhanced imaging values and easier operation with the ClearTouch™ control panel.

May 01, 2013

Peak Universal Bond, a 7.5% filled light cured resin well suited for direct and indirect bonding procedures, is now available in a bottle delivery option.

May 01, 2013

Composed of pure zirconium on a titanium adaptor that engages the implant, HI-TEC implants are used for creating direct crowns by bonding porcelain or as an abutment for cemented restorations.

May 01, 2013

Spotting oral cancer as early as possible can save lives. In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, now’s the time to make oral cancer screening a priority in your practice.

May 01, 2013

Finding out how to meet your patients’ wants and needs is challenging. Cathy Jameson, Ph.D., tells you how you can attack the challenge.

May 01, 2013

Said to be ideal for patients with braces, bridges or implants, Dr. Collins Dental Work floss features a built-in, double-ended threader that can be cut to any specific length, which provides easy access to hard-to-reach areas.

April 29, 2013

Unlike traditional casting processes, which produce about 20 dental frames per day, the EOSINT M 270 direct-metal laser-sintering system (DMLS) creates up to 450 dental units per day using CAD data.

April 29, 2013

Designed to work with most micro-motors, MedicNRG’s ApexNRG-Rider measures canal length when used manually or as an add-on to a handpiece. 

April 29, 2013

Designed for adhesive cementation techniques, Ivoclar Vivident’s next-generation Multilink Automix System offers an enhanced adhesive formula that allows for simpler clean-up of excess material using a quarter light-curing technique.

April 29, 2013

Specifically designed to repair ceramic, porcelain, acrylic and C and B materials, Shofu’s Ceraresin® Bond is said to reliably bond various restorative materials, including Ceramage® light-cured laboratory composite or Beautifil® Flow Plus light-cured resin composite.

April 26, 2013

An interactive and on-demand education solution for treatment rooms, InfoSign Media’s  ServDentist SOLO lets dentist access more than 100 educational and information clips on any laptop, desktop or tablet computer in the office. 

April 25, 2013

Billed as a screw-retained solution for up to 12 units, AurumTek Multiple Implant Solution (A.M.I.S.™) bridges offer a custom, precision-milled chrome cobalt, full metal or zirconia understructure. 

April 25, 2013

Kerr TotalCare recently announced a revamped brand identity, one the company says more fully embraces its ambition to deliver a broad range of workflow solutions to the dental hygiene community.

April 25, 2013

According to a press release, Straumann announced that its ZrO2 are now available with increased height and diameter.

April 24, 2013

A leading manufacturer of imaging units, delivery systems, and smaller dental equipment, J. Morita USA services North American dental professionals on behalf of the J. Morita Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of dental equipment and supplies. 

April 23, 2013

3Shape’s new TRIOS® Color can scan and capture an intraoral image in realistic-looking color without compromising the 3Shape TRIOS® recognized high standards for scanning speed and accuracy.

April 23, 2013

Young patients don’t always have the best dental and oral habits. Here’s how Habit Corrector can help.

April 23, 2013

Travis Harrison of Biolase says it’s an exciting time for Biolase and the NewTom family as the NewTom VG3 introduces a new digital imaging hybrid technology to the market.

April 23, 2013

Digital Clinic’s healthcare digital signage now integrates with Yelp!, allowing dental practitioners to highlight positive reviews of their practice.

April 22, 2013

Carestream Dental provides imaging systems, practice management solutions and more for dental professionals worldwide.

April 22, 2013

Kerr Dental is a global manufacturer of high-quality dental restoration products.  

April 22, 2013

Your practice’s business and practice technology systems are the heart of the office. Here’s how Henry Schein TechCentral helps maintain all of your technology needs.

April 22, 2013

Virge Hoadley of BaseVac details the BaseVac Dry Vacuum System and tells you how it can save you and your practice big bucks.

April 22, 2013

Serving customers in more than 90 countries, Sunstar creates products and educational programs designed to help people acheived better health and well being. 

April 19, 2013

Distributor integration lets dental professionals buy dental products where and when they research them.

April 19, 2013

The Six Month Smiles system enables general dentists to provide this treatment in a very short time, and the return on investment is immediate.

April 19, 2013

1-800-DENTIST founder Fred Joyal is hosting a complimentary webinar for dental consultants, explaining how to guide their clients into important new online spaces.

April 19, 2013

Faux retirement is common for many dentists. How to know it’s really time to sell your practice, and how you can help ensure you get what it’s worth.

April 18, 2013

"I have so much personal debt from dental school. Is starting my own practice realistic?"

April 18, 2013

Still pending 501(k) clearance, BIOLASE’s NewTom VG3 offers greater accuracy and the sharpest, clearest images possible, plus much more.

April 18, 2013

During the California Dental Association “CDA Presents” show in Anaheim, Cali., last week, Aribex debuted its Nomad Pro 2 handheld x-ray system.

April 17, 2013

According to Straumann, the improved zerion® shades are slightly brighter and more translucent than those previously available.

April 17, 2013

Don’t assume that your salaried employees shouldn’t be paid overtime. In this Morning Huddle, Ali Oromchian Esq. discusses what you should know regarding overtime and your dental practice.

April 17, 2013

Created by dental attorneys, HR for Health is the only human resources software designed to keep practitioners compliant with ever-evolving employment laws and regulations.  

April 16, 2013

The winner will have the opportunity of naming a dental charity of their choice to receive a digital intraoral x-ray package donated by Gendex.

April 16, 2013

SOREDEX has announced to the market its next generation CRANEX® Novus e designed to bring dental offices a first-class digital panoramic unit.

April 15, 2013

Developed in partnership with Emdeon, a leading healthcare payment and logistics provider, Patterson Dental Supply’s Eaglesoft Clinician is a fully certified Electronic Health Record (EHR) designed to help dental offices qualify for federal incentives.

April 15, 2013

KOMET USA’s extended-length diamonds help ease crown preparation when gingival recession is present.

April 15, 2013

The Dental Advisor recently awarded Tokuyama Dental America’s Estelite Sigma Quick® composite with a fourth consecutive ‘Top Composite – Universal’ honor.

April 12, 2013

  An entirely new product line from Carestream Dental, CS Solutions includes CBCT impression scanning, an intraoral scanner, a milling machine, restoration design software, plus a convenient web-based platform that allows dentist and laboratories to share and manage restoration cases.

April 11, 2013

Carestream Dental’s CS 9300C Select has recently joined an elite group of advanced 3D imaging systems certified by OraMetrix Inc. for use with its suresmile® technology.

April 11, 2013

Billed as a new way to put a natural-looking gloss on restorations, 3M ESPE’s Sof-Lex Spiral finishing and polishing wheels provide dentists with a more versatile and easy-to-use alternative to traditional points, cups, discs, and brushes.

April 11, 2013

The American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) announced it has named Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., as the organization’s new president.

April 11, 2013

During a California Dental Association CDA Presents Thursday morning lecture out of Anaheim, Calif.,, Dr. Robert Ibsen of Smile Simplicity talked about his long history involved with whitening, minimally invasive esthetic dentistry, and helping see to it that needy children around the world have a better chance at improving their oral health and in the process their lives.

April 10, 2013

In a fundraising effort timed to coincide with the California Dental Association’s ‘CDA Presents’ conference, BiteDownDeals has announced that they will donate a portion of their sales this week to Operation Smile. 

April 08, 2013

Designed to complement Midmark’s Elevance dental chair, the new delivery system reportedly improves clinical efficiency and workflow.

April 08, 2013

Host Thais Carter gives you an update on the shocking dental infection control news that broke out of Tulsa, Okla., last week and also reviews this month's cover products.

April 08, 2013

The 2013 Business of Dentistry Conference will be Aug. 8-10, 2013 at the the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Those who register by April 15, 2013, get the best registration rate, pre-early bird.

April 08, 2013

Billed as flexible and easy to use, Weber’s supple denture lining compound is reportedly tasteless and odorless, and naturally fills gaps in the gums created by shrinkage once the teeth are removed.

April 08, 2013

Outfitted with a stationary safety tip that ensures obstruction-free apical progressions, Medidenta’s One Shape rotary file reportedly provides curved canal negotiation in a single instrument.

April 08, 2013

You’ll learn how to find the products you’re most interested in, read and write product reviews and how to get more information on the products that peak your interest.

April 07, 2013

3M ESPE’s MDI Mini Dental Implants help provide stability for edentulous patients.

April 05, 2013

BluTab water maintenance tablets are now approved to treat dental unit water that is less than 10 CFU per ml, a level said to be 50 times lower than ADA and CDC standards. 

April 05, 2013

Not having the correct forms on file can lead to trouble. In this week’s Morning Huddle, Ali Oromchian Esq. discusses the importance of the I-9.

April 05, 2013

Made in Switzerland, Pac-Dent’s new dispensing gun, t-mixer and intra-oral needles promise ease of use and added compatibility.

April 04, 2013

Brasseler USA has recently announced that the company’s MINI handpiece is now compatible with the popular KaVo brand couplings, plus a new line of Brasseler’s own MINI burs.

April 03, 2013

Demonstration videos released by Clearbow show how their thermoplastic labial wires are easily prepared and adapted, and remain virtually unbreakable even in extreme conditions.

April 03, 2013

MADISON, Wis. - Preferred pricing for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) Annual Scientific Session, AACD 2013 in Seattle, will end on Friday, April 5. Those who register before 5 p.m. on Friday CT will receive a $150 discount on tuition.

April 03, 2013

Using the International Dentistry Show in Germany as a launch pad, exocad GmbH recently unveiled add-ons and improvements to their OEM-branded software that reportedly allow for a more seamless integration across modules, as well as facilitates better coordination between lab technicians, dentists, and production centers.

April 03, 2013

  Boasting a range benefits unavailable to manual toothbrushes, the new Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum promises a superior and customizable brushing experience.

April 02, 2013

From the disturbing infection control news out of Tulsa, Okla., to new products from International Dental Society meeting exhibitors, here’s the news you may have missed last week.

April 02, 2013

Using the 3M ESPE True Definition Scanner, Dr. Brent Fredrickson demonstrates how to place a crown on tooth No. 23 in the lower anterior region.

April 02, 2013

As the dental industry continues to promote diversity, the “one-size-fits-all” mantra of previous years no longer applies, and even the tools and equipment practitioners use are beginning to reflect this progress. 

April 01, 2013

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, March 25, 2013-Ultradent Products Inc. has partnered with Levin Group Inc. to give dentists and two members of their staff an opportunity to attend an educational seminar free of charge. Levin Group offers “Increase Practice Production Now” seminars in various cities throughout the United States. Based on their research and experience as a world leader in dental practice management and marketing consulting, Levin Group seminars educate dentists and their staff on how proven business systems generate rapid practice growth.

April 01, 2013

After introducing the Twinpower Turbine Basic at the California Dental Association’s ‘CDA Presents’ conference in Anaheim, California from April 11th to the 13th, J. Morita will begin selling the new handpiece to dental practitioners for $595 MSRP.