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January 30, 2015

DUX Dental announced this week it has added new items to two of its popular product lines.

June 18, 2014

Kevin Henry, group editorial director for Dental Products Report, talks with Dr. Dennis Abbott about why dental practices aren't screening for oral cancer and what dentists and dental team members can do in this battle against the deadly disease.

May 06, 2014

Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates tells you how to make sure your new patients have a positive experience the first time they step into your office.

January 22, 2014

Said to be the fastest impression material on the market, 3M ESPE Imprint™ 4 VPS impression material reportedly sets in just 75 seconds. 

December 31, 2013

DPR addresses common questions surrounding this complex part of the Affordable Care Act, with Fred Freedman, vice president of marketing and member relations for the Dental Trade Association, on hand to offer additional insight into what it means for dental device manufacturers, dentists and patients.

November 08, 2013

Dr. John Flucke, technology editor for Dental Products Report, talks to Kevin Henry, DPR's group editorial director, about the upcoming American Dental Association meeting in New Orleans, what technologies he is looking forward to seeing, and what one piece of advice he would offer to those walking the show floor.

October 31, 2013

Premier® Dental Products Company has announced its new anterior Morse 0/00 and three handle option for its posterior 135 hygiene scalers - Big Easy® Ultralite™, Big Easy® and Light Touch™!   

October 31, 2013

Ultradent Products, Inc. has introduced its new groundbreaking fluoride varnish, Enamelast.

October 31, 2013

DenMat, manufacturer of innovative esthetic dentistry and advanced oral health solutions, has introduced SplashMax, a premium quality VPS impression material.

October 30, 2013

What do you do? Dentistry. Really? Dentistry? That’s what you do? What about the people you work with? What about the patients you serve? What about the family?

October 30, 2013

3M ESPE recently partnered with the Minnesota Vikings and Team Smile to offer free dental care and education to 300 underserved children from area elementary schools.

October 30, 2013

When Drs. Derek Fine and Alan Steiner got fed up with the dental software options for their Macs, they didn't complain; they joined a group of like minded dentists and put together a team to code the system they wanted to use.

October 30, 2013

Patients at elevated risk for developing cavities benefit from applying prescription fluoride directly to their teeth at home or having their dentist apply it in the office, according to new clinical recommendations from a multi-disciplinary expert panel convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs.

October 30, 2013

Tekscan has announced T-Scan® Software version 8.1 now integrates with Dentrix G5, offering real-time synchronization with the patient database.

October 30, 2013

Bulk fill composites allow clinicians to provide patients with fast and easy direct posterior restorations, without compromising marginal integrity, esthetics or long-term predictability.

October 30, 2013

Whiter Image Dental is again showing the dental industry why they have been nominated as a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Top 40 innovative company with the upcoming release of its sensitivity-eliminating In-Office Whitening Gel.

October 29, 2013

This Wednesday, I’m heading down to New Orleans for my first-ever American Dental Association Annual Session.  But just because I’m green doesn’t mean I’m not heading in with a plan or things to do– some of the biggest and best brands in the dental industry will be showing off new and recently launched products, and I’ll be checking out as many as I can.  Read on to find out what products and events are on my list for the ADA session and should be on your radar, too.

October 26, 2013

Kevin Henry, Dental Products Report group editorial director, talks with David White of Lexicomp about the Pride Institute award-winning Lexicomp Online for Dentistry featuring VisualDX Oral.

October 26, 2013

Kevin Henry, Advanstar Dental Media's group editorial director, talks to Jay Wood, product manager for Viive from Henry Schein Practice Solutions, about the practice-management software for Macs in the dental practice.

October 25, 2013

How effective is your recall system?

October 24, 2013

axiUm Dental Hygiene Edition from Henry Schein is a software system designed specifically for dental hygiene educational institutions.

October 24, 2013

Attendees of the American Dental Association (ADA) Annual Session in New Orleans will have the opportunity to hone their clinical skills at the ADA's Hands-on Cadaver Workshop series scheduled at Louisiana State University Health Science Center for Oct. 31-Nov. 3.

October 24, 2013

Knowing that many of your dental patients have fought or are fighting breast cancer, here are four things every dentist and dental team member should know.

October 24, 2013

With the big American Dental Association annual session in New Orleans coming up next week, America's Dental Hygienist Anastasia Turchetta wants to know what YOU want to see from the big show.

October 23, 2013

Aquasil Ultra Cordless from DENTSPLY Caulk is said to be the first tissue managing impression system that does not require tissue retraction.  

October 23, 2013

In the dental practice landscape, PCs are still predominately the main machines used in offices. But why? Here’s how using Apple products in the dental office can help take you and your practice to the next level.

October 22, 2013

Clearbow from PMG Orthodontic Specialities is a labial bow that is said to be virtually unbreakable, offering 2.75 mm of full labial contact.  Constructed from BPA-free food grade materials, the Clearbow’s patented design is said to provide high esthetics and durability, plus it is unaffected by boiling water and will not stain from coffee, soda or red wine.

October 19, 2013

Many dentists regard temporization as one of the most difficult aspects of full mouth restoration.

October 18, 2013

Available in nine models, the Ti-Max X450 line of 45-degree air-driven handpieces from NSK Dental are said to provide an industry-leading 21 watts of power, with seven optic versions and two non-optic versions.

October 17, 2013

Sesame Communications’ new strategic partnership with Healthgrades will reportedly let dental practitioners access millions of prospective patients seeking dental services.

October 16, 2013

New GlasIonomer FX-II Capsule from Shofu Dental is said to be an aesthetic conventional glass ionomer that’s ideal for high caries patients.

October 16, 2013

Set to launch at the upcoming ADA event in New Orleans, the X-Runner ablative laser scanning handpiece for the Lightwalker AT dual-wavelength dental laser offers automated all-tissue ablation capabilities, and allows the user to adjust cutting area size and shape.

October 14, 2013

Find out about the disconnect between general pediatric care and dental care, and why it's important to collaborate with physicians to improve the overall health of your pediatric patients.

October 11, 2013

Carestream Dental is introducing the cloud version of CS WinOMS practice management software this weekend at the annual meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in Orlando, Fla.

October 11, 2013

Even difficult patients deserve the highest level of patient care. Sometimes, however, this isn’t easy.

October 08, 2013

When news broke last week that Miriam Carey, a dental hygienist from Connecticut, had rammed her car into barriers at the White House and then led police on a mad chase that ended with her death near the United States Capitol, many wondered a simple question: “Why?”

October 08, 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.

October 07, 2013

Patterson Dental’s renewed Diamond Level corporate sponsorship of the American Association of Dental Office Managers guarantees that current efforts to create initiatives and increase resources for dental office managers continues through 2016.

October 07, 2013

Pulpdent has donated a quantity of Embrace Fluoride Varnish to Mil Milagros, a Boston-based non-profit organization that provides health and education services to underserved communities in Guatemala.

October 07, 2013

Based on a recent survey of 1,700 dentists and office managers, 1-800-DENTIST’s new free whitepaper “A Practice Divided: How Office Managers and Dentists View Marketing Differently” explores unseen disconnects in dental practices, especially when it comes to evaluating the efficacy of marketing and communication technologies.

October 06, 2013

DENTSPLY Tulsa's recent donation to the University of Tennessee helps establish the new Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics.

October 04, 2013

While we have all been focused on the launch of the Affordable Care Act (often called Obamacare) and the stalemate in Washington that has resulted in a partial government shutdown, there is perhaps a more dire date on the horizon that dentists and dental team members should be watching.

October 04, 2013

It's always a good idea to be prepared for unexpected economic challenges, but the recent government shutdown has added a new level of uncertainty to an already tumultuous economic climate.  Read on to find out what to expect - and how to be best prepared - when faced with the unexpected.

October 03, 2013

A new digital drug reference guide called ADA/PDR Dental Therapeutics Online is available for download at the American Dental Association’s website.

October 03, 2013

Perfect for use with pediatric dental patients, powder-free Kulorful Sqwiggly Scented Nitrile Exam Gloves from SmartPractice are infused with the appealing aroma of sugar cookies, cotton candy or vanilla ice cream. 

October 02, 2013

Detect apex locator from DENTSPLY Maillefer features a full-color screen, sound control and multi-frequency sound control that’s said to improve visualization of the file progression.

October 02, 2013

The Komet F360 endodontic file is said to offer a simplified, more efficient sequence for preparing root canals using only two files.

October 02, 2013

Kevin Henry, group editorial director for Dental Products Report, talks to Dr. Dale Miles about Interactive Diagnostic Imaging’s Tru-Align, a winning product from the 2013-14 Pride Institute Best of Class group.

October 02, 2013

More than one doctor has come to Jameson Management and said, "I know that I need a hygiene department, but I am frustrated because it seems to be costing me more than it is making me. The costs are so high-salaries, equipment, supplies.” Let's look at six specific ways to make the hygiene department excellent:

October 01, 2013

Updates to Patterson Dental’s Eaglesoft clinical and practice management software offer new features that are said to help dental practitioners simplify daily routines, including customized medical history, Eaglesoft Newsfeed, web-based Patterson Auto Update, CareCredit bridge, and integrated Clinician Lite for Eaglesoft Clinician users.

October 01, 2013

When applied to the teeth, TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER creates hydroxyapatite – a mineral found naturally in enamel and dentin – to reportedly seal dental tubules and cracks in enamel.

October 01, 2013

The Virtual® XD system of VPS impression materials reportedly offers optimized flow characteristics for deeper penetration to the sulcus; enhanced preparation coverage; exceptional wetting ability for precise hard and soft tissue reproduction; and greater tear strength that maintains marginal integrities and fine detail after removal.