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August 01, 2013

What to do when a patient turns aggressive.

July 26, 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. Here, Misty Absher Clark of Jameson Consulting lays out how you and your team can grow and maintain excellent relationships with new and existing patient referral sources.

February 12, 2013

DEXIS LLC recently announced that it is now a member of the Dentrix Developer Program. The Program was created for those companies that want to develop specific Dentrix G5 Connected applications.

February 11, 2013

3M recently announced that Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. entered a licensing agreement with 3M for use of 3M's processed zirconia coloring technology.  

February 11, 2013

Aribex, a worldwide leader in portable and handheld x-ray products most recognized for its NOMAD portable x-ray device, has been acquired by The KaVo Dental Group, an alliance of world-class dental equipment brands. The acquisition is effective immediately.

December 05, 2012

Dentist peer reviews can help make this happen. Here’s how.

November 29, 2012

Big news involving a pair of large dental companies was announced Thanksgiving week. Ivoclar Vivadent, headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein, announced the acquisition of Wieland Dental, a major supplier of dental systems solutions. The acquisition should be completed by the end of the year.

November 29, 2012

As part of our new Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Here, Kathleen O'Donnell of Jameson Consulting offers advice on how to effectively handle the issue of financing.

November 29, 2012

The holiday season is upon us, and that means your staff members are likely thinking of ways to make your practice more festive. While there’s nothing wrong with adding a little holiday cheer to the office, you have to be careful when it comes to decorating.

November 21, 2012

As part of our new Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Here, Kathleen O'Donnell of Jameson Consulting shares simple guidelines to effective decision-making.

November 21, 2012

You and your team members work hard throughout the year. You love what you do and you always want to stay on top, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a break from it all.

November 20, 2012

Think like an advertiser. Incorporating these three common advertising themes into your treatment presentations can help get your patients to ‘yes.’

November 16, 2012

There's everything from a 3D scanner that can take impressions, very thin implant scaling tips, and economical bite grip/tongue shield refills to a quiet yet efficient air compressor and imprinted and flavored lip balms to giveaway to your patients in the Weekly new dental products roundup for November 15, 2012.

November 16, 2012

As the Efficiency of Going Paperless Series comes to a close, we wanted to place an emphasis on the final installment, which provides what is undoubtedly the most essential information needed when making a digital technology investment decision - and that information, of course, is how much money a dentist can save over time.

November 15, 2012

Feeling like you’re in a slump? Need some inspiration? Maybe it’s time to get out of your practice.  

November 14, 2012

Another successful fundraiser is in the books and DUX Dental is happy to report that this year’s program has exceeded goals.

November 13, 2012

The Guru5 patient communication suite, a 2012 Pride Institute "Best of Class" Technology Award recipient, is designed to educate dental patients in a more visual, interactive way. With a goal of redefining patient education, Reality Engineering has developed a program that involves the patient in a variety of ways.

November 13, 2012

The newly-released ZNano composite resin from Danville Materials produces long-lasting, incredible luster of shine.

November 12, 2012

When 88-year-old World War II veteran Porter B. Cross arrived at Zizic Dental to be fitted for a new set of dentures, his face was still swollen and the inside of his mouth was bruised.

November 12, 2012

An autoclave that communicates via the internet; a power toothbrush head that looks and feels like a manual toothbrush; color-changing impression material; shred-resistant flossers; and holiday toothbrushes are part of the November 9, 2012 Weekly new dental products roundup.

November 12, 2012

Many of your patients are visual people. They want to see results and have a feel for what certain cosmetic services can do for their smile.

November 12, 2012

Four more of the Pride Institute's "Best of Class" honorees are featured.

November 09, 2012

Zest Anchors' President and CEO Steve Schiess joins us for this week's episode of DPR Friday to discuss the launch of the company's new LOCATOR Overdenture Implant System.

November 09, 2012

Organizations like the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future are educating dental professionals as well as patients around the world on the importance of good oral health. With a goal to “Stop Caries NOW,” the Alliance is hoping to educate the public and challenge leaders to take action.

November 08, 2012

As part of our new Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Here, Misty Absher Clark of Jameson Consulting explains how, when done effectively, efficiently and ethically, external promotions are a great tool when it comes to promoting and marketing your practice.

November 08, 2012

Both groups agree amalgam is a safe, durable, effective caries treatment.

November 08, 2012

When we asked Dr. Payam Ataii, DMD, how the implementation of the iTero Digital Impression System in his Laguna Hills practice has changed his clinical process, he told us his team has been able to cut down a chair time scan of full mouth - upper, lower and bite to eight minutes. The system has also helped his team's crown delivery become more efficient with less remake and fit issues.

November 08, 2012

You want the best possible results for your patients. You want them to walk out of your office happy and singing your praises to family, friends and co-workers. But that won’t happen if you over commit on results.

November 06, 2012

Did you miss the opportunity to interact face-to-face with the Pride Institute's "Best of Class" companies at the Technology Fair during the ADA Annual Session?

November 06, 2012

The VELscope oral cancer screening system has made an impact on the dental industry since its original VELscope Vantage System was introduced in 2008. A much smaller version using natural tissue fluorescence to discover abnormalities in the oral mucus, including oral cancer, was released last year and was well received.  

November 05, 2012

It’s unavoidable. A patient won't be happy with a treatment outcome or maybe is looking at a bill that’s a littler larger than expected.  For whatever the reason, every now and then patients get angry and they want you and your team to know about it.

November 02, 2012

We know how much our readers appreciate the Patient Tip of the Day. For your pleasure and convenience, here they are again-all in one place-in case you missed them.

November 02, 2012

During the ADA Annual Session last month we stopped by the Isolite booth to find out what's new with the company's Isolite Dryfield Illuminator.

November 02, 2012

As part of our new Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking.

November 02, 2012

This week's DPR Friday returns with an emphasis on November cover products. Get an early look at what's hot.

November 02, 2012

We go through leading small business journals and websites so you don't have to. Check out this week's best small business links...

November 01, 2012

As part of our Pride Institute "Best of Class" Technology Awards coverage, we interviewed the judges panel in the months leading up to the "Best of Class" Technology Fair at the ADA Annual Session to find out why the winning products stand out among the rest.