Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.
DPR Top 100: Top 5 Home Care Products of 2023
January 8th 2024Although regular cleanings and follow-up care are critical for patients in maintaining oral health, it is equally important for dental professionals to encourage a proper oral care routine at home. The number of at-home oral care options might overwhelm patients, so dental professionals should have recommendations for a variety of patient situations. Here we look at the top 5 home care products from the past year.
DPR Top 100: The Top 5 Instruments of 2023
January 8th 2024A dental practice is powered by individuals, technology, and equipment, as well as small, yet impactful instruments. Without these small instruments, it would be impossible or at least very difficult to take care of patients in a timely, safe manner. That is why innovations in dental instruments are vital to the ecosystem of the industry, and why it is always important to highlight new advancements in rotary and hand instruments. 2023 was a great year for dental instruments, bringing about new burs, scalers and curettes, forceps, and kits designed to assist in delivering optimal patient care and improving the way clinicians perform procedures. Here are the top 5 new dental instruments of 2023.
DPR Top 100: The Top 10 Technology Products of 2023
January 8th 20242023 marked another year of great innovation in the dental industry, allowing clinicians to serve patients better than ever before. From dental 3D printers and 3D printing resins to intraoral scanners, milling machines, and more, the innovations of 2023 helped clinicians dive deeper into digital dentistry, boosting efficiency, saving money, and improving quality of care. Here are the top 10 new dental technologies of 2023.
DPR Top 100: The Top 10 Software Products of 2023
January 8th 2024Year after year, technology changes the dental industry, and 2023 was no exception. Software innovations are constantly changing the way clinicians treat patients, how dental practices operate, and how well they communicate with dental labs and patients. 2023 saw several breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, CAD/CAM, imaging, treatment planning, and more. Here are the top 10 new software applications of 2023.