Michael Quirk

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.