Top 5 Videos of 2016

Here at DPR we're always looking for ways to learn and innovate. The articles, videos, e-books, webinars and newsletters we put out are designed to make sure you have all the knowledge you need to be the best healthcare professional you can be. As we take a look back on the Top 100 in 2016, we're showing you the top articles, videos, e-books, webinars and products that helped you.

Here we look at the Top 5 videos of 2016. These were chosen based on the number of views. This year, you were interested in new things like the Affordable Care Act and fresh product innovations. This is part of our annual top 100 of the year issue. Make sure to also take a look at your favorite webinars, products, articles and E-books of 2016.

We hope you learned a lot from these videos, and we look forward to bringing you great new videos in 2017! 

Preparation rules for ceramic inlays and partial crowns

In this video sponsored by Komet, watch a step-by-step instructional demonstrating the proper technique for forming ceramic inlays and partial crowns. The video features the use of the expert set

and sonic tips for the preparation of interproximal cavities. This animated video clearly shows each step, from the opening of the cavities to the filling. Each step is accompanied by a description of the tool used to achieve the desired result, as well as detailed written instruction for what exactly is being done. With all this great instruction presented in such an easy-to-follow manner, you’ll become an expert in no time!

The CS 3600 intraoral scanner in action

Carestream Dental came to the 2016 Chicago Midwinter Meeting to show its latest intraoral scanner, the CS 3600. Dental Products was there and recorded this video of the product in action. See for yourself the precision of the scanner. This demonstration showcases the quick capturing capabilities of the CS 3600 in real time. The great color rendering capabilities of the CS 3600 are also clearly shown. You can see the scanned teeth show up perfectly and quickly. This quick video will show you some of the improvements the CS3600 made to the CS3500. Learn how you could use this scanner in your practice today!

How to use VOCO’s Admira Fusion Universal Light-Cured Nano-ORMOCER

In this step-by-step how-to video, Marty Jablow, DMD, shows how to use VOCO’s Admira Fusion Universal Light-Cured Nano-ORMOCER. The material is said to set new standards in restorative dentistry with respect to materials science. Clear photographs make this how-to easy to follow. In this case study, the patient presents with a mandibular right first premolar with an open contact and a defective composite restoration. Through this scenario, you will see how easy it is to use this bonding agent, and learn everything you need to know to apply it in your practice. 

The Affordable Care Act and its effect on dental practices

Colleen Huff, FAADOM, sits down with us to talk about how the Affordable Care Act is affecting dental practices and the biggest mistakes that dental teams are making when it comes to the ACA. Colleen Huff has been involved with the dental field for almost 22 years and uses her expertise gained from managing to help you understand the Affordable Care Act. She explains that though there has been confusion for almost everyone, there will be those who are willing to learn about it and those who are not, and that will affect the bottom-line of those practices. The biggest mistake, she says, is to ignore it. This could lead to turning away customers that may be able to be helped, or it could mean not being able help patients to your full ability. To be a successful practice, you must avoid these mistakes!

How Simplifeye and Dentrix are working together to help dental practices

Simplifeye + the Apple Watch gives you a sixth sense about everything happening in your practice, letting you move effortlessly through your day. Learn more in our video from the California Dental Association South meeting and how the company is working with Dentrix. This new technology enables dentists to see instantly what patients are waiting, and allows the dentist to see, at a glance of their Apple Watch, who should be treated first in order to improve workflow. The Dentrix Connected program makes this all possible, and allows for a complete integration of all your front desk needs, from scheduling to returning phone-calls. One great feature is the ability to call patients from your personal phone without giving away your personal information. Learn how Simplifeye and Dentrix could streamline your office and help you provide the best patient care possible!