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May 14, 2015

Dr. Aaron Molen of Molen Orthodontics says the i-CAT FLX is changing what 3D imaging means for case planning in orthodontics.

June 24, 2014

In this on-demand Q&A with Dr. Scott Ganz, we talk about his upcoming involvement in the 7th International Congress on 3D Dental Imaging. Plus, we tell you how to save $250 on your attendance registration.

May 06, 2014

Patients expect you to know how much their insurance will cover for certain procedures, which isn’t always the case. Here’s how to have a successful conversation with patients about benefits.

December 31, 2013

Confused by the Affordable Care Act?  You’re not alone.  The complexity of the new law has left many dental practitioners scratching their heads, wondering what they need to know and how it will affect their practice.  With this in mind, DPR gathers 5 essential elements of the law that every dentist, office manager and dental office employee needs to know.

November 26, 2013

At the recent American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) event in Orlando, DPR Group Editorial Director Kevin Henry chatted with insurance consultant Teresa Duncan about the effect of the ACA on dental practices.

September 30, 2013

64-bit MacPractice 4.4 offers a variety of new features, including Time Clock, inventory tracking, enhanced insurance verification, and more.

September 29, 2013

The U.S. House of Representatives late Friday night voted to delay by one year the implementation of the Affordable Care Act-commonly referred to as Obamacare-and repeal the health care law’s medical device tax. Both are measures that would impact dentists as clinicians, employers and purchasers of medical equipment.

September 27, 2013

IMAGE Alginate from DUX Dental is said to be an affordable, high quality impression material that produces a smooth surface for accurate impressions and molds.

September 26, 2013

The secret to successful changes at the dental office? According to Carrie Webber of Jameson Management, it’s all about successful planning and goal setting.

September 25, 2013

Dr. Gary Severance, chief marketing officer for E4D Technologies, says the new NEVO™ CAD/CAM intraoral scanner is “the natural evolution of digital dentistry.”

September 24, 2013

Practicon is now the exclusive US distributor for doctorseyes™ Anterior Contrasters, which feature a unique scalloped profile that follows lingual contours to isolate anterior surfaces-without the need for patients to open beyond their natural smiles.

September 24, 2013

ExperTemp new temporary crown and bridge material is said to maintain the function and esthetics of natural dentin, plus it can be used to fabricate inlays, onlays and long-term temporaries.

September 24, 2013

Versatile and dynamic, the Radii Plus Pro from SDI lets practitioners quickly switch from using a diagnostic tip to a curing light in seconds.

September 23, 2013

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September 23, 2013

Each week, DPR explores a different dental technique how to with our Technique Geek series. You can get each Technique Geek in your inbox for free here. We feature video techniques of a product in use, offering step-by-step examples of clinical success.

September 23, 2013

On November 15th and 16th in Atlanta, Ga., Carestream Dental’s annual 3D Symposium will present experts from various specialties covering a wide range of topics, including efficient 3D imaging analysis and how CBCT scanning can minimize orthodontic and periodontic risks.

September 22, 2013

Last weekend, Greg Biffle, 3M Racing and 3M ESPE put smiles on faces with the ADA Give Kids a Smile program aimed at Chicago-area elementary school students.

September 20, 2013

Available on October 1st, Constic self-adhesive flowable composites from DMG America are reportedly engineered for multiple clinical procedures, offering etching, bonding and filling in a single step. 

September 20, 2013

@ease personalized radiation badges reportedly employ 4 elements to measure exposure at 3 tissue levels, and offer fast reporting from an NVLAP-accredited laboratory. 

September 19, 2013

The Maxima® RU1200 LED curing light offers one-touch functionality and comes equipped with a 1200mW/cm2 curing light. 

September 19, 2013

Version 4.1 software for the 3M True Definition Scanner is said to improve the scanning handpiece’s focal range, allowing for easier full-arch scans and improved capture of challenging areas of the oral anatomy.

September 19, 2013

It was reported this week, following an investigation into an Oklahoma dentist accused of potentially exposing patients to disease, that there was one confirmed case of patient-to-patient hepatitis C transmission.

September 18, 2013

Instrumentarium Dental recently donated the 20,000th produced FOCUS intra-oral x-ray unit to Marquette School of Dentistry, just the latest show of support in a long-standing partnership between the company and educational institution.

September 17, 2013

Practicon is now offering several additional designs of the beautiful, easy-to-install Durastrong® Sky-Scapes® light panels.

September 17, 2013

Each week, DPR explores a different dental technique how to with our Technique Geek series. You can get each Technique Geek in your inbox for free here.

September 17, 2013

Keystone Industries was proud to donate various lab products to Mission of Mercy’s 2013 June event in Michigan. The event treated 1,300 people and produce nearly $1 million worth of dentistry work in two days.

September 16, 2013

Want to know how to properly install and set-up a low-speed polisher motor from DBI America? Check out this step-by-step video below, detailing the process.

September 16, 2013

In this episode of “Product Review with John and Lou: Tips, Tricks and Truth,” Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham discuss what you need to know about dental bonding agents and the products that are the best of the best.

September 14, 2013

Integrated Medical Technologies, Inc., has announced its acquisition of CPAC Equipment, Inc., Leicester, New York.

September 14, 2013

Want to ask Dr. Scott Ganz a question? You’ll get the chance during a Live Online Q&A Google Hangout Session Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 5:30 p.m. EST.

September 14, 2013

Whether you’re curing, whitening or transilluminating, SDI’s Radii Plus can do it all. And as demonstrated in the video below, it can also withstand the everyday abuse of a full work day in the practice.

September 12, 2013

Natural Elegance Universal Bond from Henry Schein features a single-component, light-cure system that reportedly primes and bonds in a single step.

September 12, 2013

A-dec and Medicom® have teamed up to create SafeShield™, a new diposable barrier designed to protect and preserve the shield on the head of LED dental lights.

September 12, 2013

We are only a couple of weeks away from the next HIPAA compliance deadline. The HIPAA Omnibus Rule took effect March 26, 2013, with a compliance date of Sept. 23, 2013. Are you ready?

September 10, 2013

Looking for the latest in pediatric dentistry resources? Check out the wealth of resources from The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).

September 10, 2013

Revamped to reflect the brand’s most current image and message, Opalescence’s extensively redesigned website reportedly offers greater accessibility and easier navigation for customers.

September 09, 2013

New materials in 1-800-DENTIST’s PatientActivator patient communication software let dentists promote the benefits of the technologies they use to gain new patients and expand case acceptance.

September 09, 2013

Each week, DPR explores a different dental technique how to with our Technique Geek series. You can get each Technique Geek in your inbox for free with our e-newsletter sign-up.

September 09, 2013

3M ESPE has introduced the fastest setting VPS impression material on the market-3M™ ESPE™ Imprint™ 4 VPS Impression Material, with a set time of just 75 seconds.

September 08, 2013

They say beauty is only skin deep, but it doesn't hurt to be sure your physical appearance is the best it can be, as this infographic illustrates.

September 05, 2013

Millennium Dental Technologies’ PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG dental laser has received a landslide of praise recently on Dental Products & Reviews, an online buyers guide that lets dentists share their experiences with the products they use everyday in their practices. 

September 05, 2013

Designed specifically for dentists, DentiMax’s ONC certified, electronic health records (EHR) software allows dentists who have 30% or more of their visits from Medicaid patients to qualify for an initial $21,250 government payment.

September 05, 2013

Here’s how CAESY Cloud patient education software can help maximize patient case acceptance in your office.

September 05, 2013

Invented by Orlando dentist Dr. Tim Pruett, Flossolution’s products tackle the challenges patients confront with recommended flossing routines by offering a simpler, more effective and pain-free method of flossing and brushing teeth.

September 05, 2013

In our latest #DentalTalk Twitter chat, we discuss implants and 3D imaging. What does 3D bring to the table, and is it safe to place implants with using 3D digital imaging? Check out main points of the discussion below.

September 04, 2013

Futurabond U by VOCO is an adhesive in a unit dose delivery system that offers universal indications for all adhesive procedures without the need for additional activators or primers.

September 04, 2013

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) adopted Ultradent’s notched-edge shear bond strength testing method as a new standard used to determine the adhesive bond strength between direct dental restorative materials and tooth structure. 

September 04, 2013

Training in the Perio Protect Method is now available in a 90-minute express CE training session, said to be ideal for dentists or hygienists who desire quick, researched-based training with significant practical applications.

September 03, 2013

Kettenbach’s Visalys Temp recently nabbed an Editor’s Choice designation from THE DENTAL ADVISOR for its handling, shade selection, fracture resistance, and more.

September 03, 2013

A recent case study shared by Zirc offers insight into how its Color Code System improved productivity and enhanced the bottom line for one dental practice in Westerburg, Germany.

September 03, 2013

Each week, DPR explores a different dental technique how to with our Technique Geek series. You can get each Technique Geek in your inbox for free here.