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A more portable way to cureDental Lab Products looks at the features and advantages offered by the metalight handheld curing light from primotec USA.
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Take Control of Your Production Dollars With Roland DGA’s New DGSHAPE Dry Milling SolutionThe company has launched an upgrade to its flagship single-puck dry mill, the new DWX-53D milling solution.
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No staff member can hideWhatever role you play in your practice-doctor, front desk team member, the assistant, the hygienist, or another valuable job within the practice-your communication and interaction with the patients directly impacts their relationship with the practice. In order for the patient to feel they are receiving individualized care, it becomes essential for all team members to be aware of each patient’s needs. Each team member is critical to setting and managing the patients’ expectations for care and service.
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A 2011 Resolution: Make a DifferenceOne in ten American families is affected by a disability. There are nearly 4.3 million Americans with intellectual and development disabilities, which include autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury and other cognitive disabilities.
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Legacy Labs: Schmitt Dental LaboratoryThe job ad called for a driver who also wouldn’t mind doing sweeping and other light clean-up work. No weekend work was required and it also promised to teach skills that could be turned into a profession. Mary Ann Miles was fresh out of high school when she responded to that ad 40 years ago. She never guessed that it would turn into a lifelong occupation and that she would become a co-owner of Schmitt Dental Laboratory Inc. in Saginaw, Mich.
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High-tech, high-touch: The power of the green dental teamIs your staff referring to itself as office furniture? At a recent convention, I asked a young woman about her role in the practice, to which she responded: “I’m the front desk.” This employee has clearly lost a sense of her true value to the dental practice, and it’s likely the office is losing out on the benefit this woman could be providing as communications central.
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Top 5 mistakes dentists make when hiring employeesThe hiring process is hardly ever enjoyable; the paperwork alone can be enough to drive anyone insane. Unfortunately, this long, exhausting process is unavoidable. If you’ve said, “I know I need a good team, but it is too hard to find the right people,” chances are you’ve made some mistakes during the hiring process. Here’s a breakdown of the top 5 mistakes dentists make during the hiring process, and how you can avoid them.
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The top 5 ways technology has changed dental practicesThe times are changing, and dental practices are as well.
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Catapult Review: A Novel Implant Cement Universally ImpressesCeramir Bioceramic Implant Cement earns unanimous praise from Catapult Evaluation panel with its biocompatibility, quick clean up, and easy handling.
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How to simplify the restorative process with Zenostar and the IPS e.max system [VIDEO]The design of this case was complex. But by using digital design it was possible to design the implant abutments at the same time as the final restorations.
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How to prepare a strong, reliable temporaryThe old saying that “no chain is stronger than its weakest link” is certainly true in dentistry. When working with crown and bridge, one of the primary complaints from dentists to dental technicians is that “the occlusion was high and it took a long time to adjust it clinically.”1 The restorative process for an indirect restoration includes many steps that, when not carefully executed, can contribute to this problem.
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Premium Content: Concerned about your financial health?Worried? Frustrated? Overwhelmed? Immobilized? You may have had one or several of these reactions to the economic downturn of the past few years or as you think about selling your practice in the next few years. You might be asking what your next steps should be. Maybe you don’t have a financial advisor, or if you do, you might wonder if your current plan-or advisor-is really the best for you.
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Long-time hygienist publishes Self Help Guide to Dental HygieneOur mouth is the doorway to the rest of the body. It delivers our words, smiles or grimaces, and feeds us. Most people tend to ignore the body in general in the absence of pain. The same is especially true for the mouth. The problem with this way of thinking is that once pain develops in the mouth the oral problem is now severe. As a dental hygienist we have a lot of information from the experiences of helping others with their teeth. If we just had more time to share this with you these are the things we would say.
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NOMAD reaches milestone with 15,000th handheld X-ray system soldAribexTM, Inc. has announced the sale of its 15,000th NOMADTM handheld X-ray system. Since its creation in 2004, NOMAD has quickly climbed to the top of the intra-oral X-ray market and recently became a proud brand of the Kavo Kerr Group. The device’s breakthrough technology has revolutionized intra-oral X-ray, and now it has become mainstream in the world of dentistry.
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5 ways to reduce coding stressFollow these best practices to create a more efficient and profitable office.
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8 emerging technologies that will change the dental laboratoryDigital Esthetics looks at coming technologies that will impact the digital dental workflow, from 3D printing to augmented reality and more.
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Step-By-Step: IPS e.max Press ImpulseLaboratory ceramists and their dentists often are faced with restorative cases that demand the use of a singular material capable of simultaneously providing conservative esthetics and sufficient functional strength. Lithium disilicate is increasingly being used in clinical situations demanding the highest physical and optical characteristics.
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Rapid restoration of function, confidenceThe world of prosthetic oral appliances has been totally transformed since the first acrylic denture base was invented by Heraeus’ forerunner about half-a-century ago. Today advanced surgical techniques and the latest materials, such as Heraeus’ Mondial i denture teeth, can rapidly restore a patient’s oral function and confidence. About the teeth
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Exploring today's digital dental workflowShaun Keating, CDT and Dr. Jack Ringer explain why staying abreast of technological developments is crucial for lab success.
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Holistic dentistryDr. William Twohig comes from a family with medical background that runs deep. His father was a physician and instilled in him open-mindedness and forward thinking. Soon after he began his dental practice he considered looking into methods that were unconventional in dentistry, and has maintained a “thinking outside the box” mentality throughout his career. Dr.
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The new model room – step by step with Stratasys, Ltd.'s Eden 260V 3d PrinterModel scanners, CAD software and milling equipment were once only found in the largest laboratories and milling centers. However, today they can be found in even one- to two-person laboratories. There is little doubt that technology is allowing laboratories to become more efficient, more productive and have more control and consistency in their work.
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Products in practice: Greater accuracy, faster impressions with digital scanningBy now, most of us are familiar with the concept of digital scanning. However, if it’s been awhile since you’ve thought about whether you should add one of these devices to your practice, now would be a great time to review.
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How to create an esthetic posterior restoration [VIDEO]DPR is launching a new eNewsletter: Technique Geek. Each week, we'll feature a video technique of a product in use, offering step-by-step examples of clinical success. Subscribe here to make sure you receive them all.
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Partnering for optimal outcomesComing together to enhance the success of restorative computer aided designed and manufactured (CAD/CAM) treatments, Ivoclar Vivadent and Nobel Biocare have formed a partnership based on Ivoclar’s IPS e.max CAD lithium disilicate glass ceramic and NobelProcera™ CAD/CAM technology. Through the use of both companies’ products, restorative treatment can be provided from the laboratory, while unparalleled esthetics, precise fit, and function are delivered to the patient.3-5
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How to place predictable, esthetic posterior restorationsKerr's SonicFill provides dentists with a fast, efficient way to place posterior restorations.
