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October 22, 2013

As part of our Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Cathy Jameson, Ph.D. goes over six strategies to ensure meetings benefit everyone on the dental team.

June 10, 2013

DPR has launched a new eNewsletter: Technique Geek. Each week, we'll feature a video technique of a product in use, offering step-by-step examples of clinical success. Subscribe here to make sure you receive them all.

April 11, 2013

An entirely new category of CAD/CAM material, VITA ENAMIC® is the first hybrid dental ceramic in the world with a dual-network structure that combines the best properties of ceramic and composite materials.

March 19, 2013

A new DEXIS application provides a novel approach to patient education utilizing one of today’s most popular mobile devices-the iPad.

March 19, 2013

New Visalys composite perfects the job while still being competitively priced.

March 12, 2013

Soft reline material is used everyday in dentistry, the challenge lies in finding a sturdy, yet comfortable, material that resists odor buildup, is easy to apply, and can be cleaned by the patient without damage to the lining material. Affordability of any dental material or equipment is also a factor when deciding to implement a new product on the clinic.

March 05, 2013

Learn the most common pitfalls that render dentists’ websites invisible to search engines and patients alike.

March 01, 2013

As part of our Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Cathy Jameson, Ph.D. on how to set the stage for the best reception and response to treatment plans you present.

March 01, 2013

If you've found the sweet spot for cosmetic dentistry demand in your practice, Dr. Harvey Silverman now tells you how to take the next step: Getting your patients to say “yes.” As part of DPR's 10 Minute Easy Smile Makeover series, here's how to talk to your patients about cosmetic dentistry.

March 01, 2013

New cone beam 3D system optimizes clinical control, ease of use and fast workflow.

March 01, 2013

Looking to get more patients interested in cosmetic dentistry? Get your team involved. As part of DPR's 10 Minute Easy Smile Makeover series, here's how to get your team members to enhance the cosmetic dentistry experience.

February 28, 2013

If marketing is about communicating with the public, then the sub-discipline known as branding is about projecting a unique identity that enables a dental practice to be memorable and recognizable. And so, a good dental marketing plan begins with answering this simple question: “Why should I (the patient) pick this dentist over any other?"

February 28, 2013

John Bernhard of Biolase gives you an overview of the dual wavelength WaterLase iPlus all-tissue laser.

February 28, 2013

Charlotte, February 2013 - Xlear Inc., an industry leader for xylitol-based products, has donated more than $80,000 in Spry® gumball machines and gumballs containing xylitol to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy® (NCOHF).  As a result of this donation, 74 NCOHF Affiliates have received a Spry® gumball machine and gumballs to share with their patients.

February 28, 2013

14-year old Savannah Robinson received a standing ovation during her performance at the recent Celebration of Smiles event. She’s part of the Tomorrow’s Smiles program, and couldn’t be more grateful for what the program means to her: a smile.  

February 28, 2013

You’ve done a lot to make your practice more efficient, from adding new technologies to finding better ways to communicate with your patients. It all makes a difference, but if you really want an efficient practice, you might want to think about cross training your team when possible.

February 28, 2013

As part of their Chicago Dental Society Midwinter recap, Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham discuss the value of loupes, lights and CAD/CAM.

February 27, 2013

J. Morita will be hosting speakers at the upcoming International Team For Implantology (ITI) Congress North America Thursday, April 4, 2013.

February 27, 2013

It’s good to be prepared for the unexpected every day. Did you know that fainting is the most common medical emergency in dentistry affecting patients? But the good part is it’s also easy to handle and manage … if you’re prepared.

February 27, 2013

Between CE and the time spent walking the tradeshow floor, anyone who attended last week’s Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting learned about a lot of new products and techniques designed to improve the way dentists practice. Problem is, all too often dentists walk away with this information and never incorporate any of it into their daily routine.

February 26, 2013

Kettenbach LP's Visalys® Temp reportedly sets new materials standards for provisional crowns and bridges. Visalys® Temp is said to ensure demonstrably stronger temporaries that are highly esthetic, more fracture-resistant and manufactured without BPA.

February 26, 2013

Brasseler USA® has announced that its EndoSequence® BC Sealer™, a component of the company’s complete EndoSequence endodontic obturation system, has been embraced by the dental community as a revelation for root canal sealing and healing.

February 26, 2013

SDI Limited has introduced Riva Bond LC, a 9th generation of adhesives that dramatically reduces the polymerization stress caused by composites shrinking.

February 26, 2013

1-800-DENTIST®, premier dental marketing company, is offering three of their top dental marketing whitepapers to all dental professionals online, free with no obligation.

February 26, 2013

BIOMET 3i announced a new collaboration with Sirona Dental, Inc. that utilizes the BIOMET 3i BellaTek® Encode® Impression System with the CEREC AC with Bluecam and CEREC AC with Omnicam. The collaboration will create intraoral impressions for custom abutments, resulting in simplified aesthetic restorations.

February 25, 2013

During the past few days, Dental Products Report has been reporting from the ground level of the Midwinter Meeting. But, why does it matter? This is why.

February 25, 2013

XV1 allows dental professionals to deliver superior procedural outcomes with greater ease and less strain.

February 25, 2013

Host Thais Carter tells us why she has a mad crush on Chicago’s Midwinter Meeting.

February 24, 2013

The Get Fit Faster campaign aims to educate clinicians about four key time-saving tools to optimize efficiency and profitability of CAD/CAM Dentistry.

February 24, 2013

Check out these companies exhibiting at the Midwinter Meeting for the first time.

February 24, 2013

New Canary System caries detection system finds carious lesions before conventional methods.

February 23, 2013

DPR gets a sneak peek of the Elevance Delivery System that will complement the Midmark Elevance Dental Chair.

February 23, 2013

DPR caught up with Damon Baker of Orascoptic to see the features of the new XV1 up close and personal during the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 23, 2013

Andrew Aradi of DenMat talks to DPR at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting about Denmat's newest laser, the SOL Portable Diode Laser.

February 23, 2013

Erik Beard of Gendex gives you a complete video overview of the GXDP-700.

February 23, 2013

3Shape will demo and reveal several new product innovations, including its new D900 dental lab scanner, at Chicago’s major February dental events.

February 22, 2013

Sirona Dental Systems this week announced that Jeffrey T. Slovin has become its chief executive officer in accordance with the succession plan previously announced on Nov. 16, 2012.

February 22, 2013

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals announced the latest in its line of PreviDent products with the launch of PreviDent 5000 Boost Plus. The prescription-only home fluoride therapy toothpaste was launched at a Thursday morning press conference in Chicago.

February 22, 2013

From Chicago Midwinter: DPR Executive Editor Stan Goff sits down with Marc Gordon of Carestream Dental to talk about the CS 8100 digital pan system and more.

February 20, 2013

Gendex introduces SRT, Scatter Reduction Technology, to its award-winning GXDP-700™ Cone Beam 3D system. This new feature allows clinicians to reduce artifacts caused by metal or radio-opaque objects such as restorations, endodontic filling materials, and implant posts. 

February 19, 2013

As thousands are on their way to Chicago for Midwinter 2013, see how McCormick Place readied the stage for 2012.

February 19, 2013

DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties has introduced its newest innovation and an expansion of it endodontic file system. PROTAPER NEXT is the same variable taper design found in the original ProTaper that clinicians have turned to for more than a decade, but refined to improve performance.

February 19, 2013

Exclusively designed for one-step final polishing of composites, Komet’s new light-yellow polishers feature a special silicone bond that provides outstanding flexibility and conformation to tooth anatomy.

February 19, 2013

Sunstar Americas will launch their new GUM® EasyThreadTM Floss at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting this week.

February 18, 2013

From Faith Hill rocking braces to new dental product launches, here's what you missed from the week of Feb. 11.

February 18, 2013

February 19, 2013, marks the launch of our newest eNewsletter, Technique Geek. Each week, we'll feature a video technique of a product in use, offering step-by-step examples of clinical success. In this case, 3M ESPE offers a video how-to of Dr. Donald Erickson demonstrating how to create a crown on tooth No. 19 using the 3MTM True Definition Scanner.

February 14, 2013

51 ways to boost efficiency in your practice, plus the first half of our ones to watch preview for the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting. Welcome to this week’s episode of DPR Friday. I’m Thais Carter, Director of Content for Advanstar Dental Media. Assembling this month’s cover story on 51 Ways to Boost Practice Efficiency has been a surprisingly fun task...

February 14, 2013

Do you have a specialist practicing part time in your office? Most specialists these days are traveling to more than one office to increase their productivity by reaching out to new patient populations. This approach works!  

February 14, 2013

Are you tired of inconsistent results from your lab technicians? Are your laboratory expenses eating away at your overhead? If you want to take greater control of the restorative dentistry in your practice, then this two-day workshop in downtown Chicago April 11-12 is for you.

February 12, 2013

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the BEGO Semados® S Implant.

February 12, 2013

SOUTH JORDAN, UT - Erwin Fischer has been appointed executive vice president of Ultradent Products Inc. As executive vice president, Erwin will continue working closely with Dr. Dan Fischer, president and CEO of Ultradent, to build upon the company’s vision to improve oral health globally.

February 12, 2013

Dr. Imad About, an expert in pulp biology, explains his findings in the digital web lecture “Pulp-Biodentine interactions consequences and clinical significance.”

February 12, 2013

Host Thais Carter covers the 4 new dental products that grace Dental Products Report's February cover.

February 12, 2013

We’ve rounded up some of Dental Products Report's best “Patient Tips of the Day” in an effort to help you better your patient relations and boost retention rates. Here are seven pieces of patient-geared wisdom to consider. Simply click each one to learn more and dig deeper into our tidbits of advice. 01 Want to put fearful patients at ease? Offer to give them a tour of your practice before their first appointment.

February 11, 2013

3M ESPE has been named the most innovative company in the worldwide dental industry for the eighth consecutive year, based on new product approvals and international patents. The Anaheim Group, distributor of Dental Fax Weekly, published the finding in its 2012 Dental Industry Review.

February 11, 2013

A recent study published by The American Dental Association reports a direct link to breastfeeding infants and increased oral health. The journal report is an effort to keep dental professionals updated on health-related benefits of breastfeeding.

February 11, 2013

What are those from in and out of the industry saying about dentistry? From celebrities to comedians to more, here’s a little taste of the chatter.

February 11, 2013

Ivoclar Vivadent is offering a wide array of educational courses in 2013, including two new procedural based workshops for laboratory technicians and ceramists, as well as master level courses taught by world-renowned ceramists and educators. These courses complement Ivoclar Vivadent's extensive curriculum of technology, masters, In-Lab, and removable program sessions.

February 08, 2013

PatientActivator®, the patient communication and online marketing software from 1-800-DENTIST®, has launched a free mobile app that gives dentists easy access to the powerful practice communication and marketing tool right from their mobile phone.

February 07, 2013

ClearCorrect has announced the Limited 6 for only $395, an ideal treatment option for simple anterior adjustments. It includes up to 6 steps of clear aligners (single or dual arch).

February 06, 2013

Check out these 6 simple ways to be more engaging on Facebook.

February 05, 2013

Volunteers treat nearly 300 children at U. of Louisville Dental School

February 04, 2013

Atlantic Precious Metal Refining, a Pittsburgh-based precious metal refinery serving dental professionals worldwide, recently unveiled its redesigned corporate website and announced the company’s official launch into social media via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

February 04, 2013

Many children in Detroit now have a lot more to smile about.

February 04, 2013

Ever buy a car or any other big-ticket item when you were in a bad mood? Neither have your patients.