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cubeX2 cubic zirconia is a new material option available from Dental Arts Laboratories. The cubeX2 material combines the positive properties of zirconia, such as strength and a long-term success rate, with a stated significant increase in translucency (49 percent translucency).

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Dental Creations has a solution for labs looking to improve how they fire restorations: Perfect Pegs are ceramic firing pegs said to improve efficiency and stability.

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According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), there are more than 30 million Americans that are missing all their teeth in one or both of their jaws. In a rapidly growing market where fully edentulous patients are actively seeking out new treatment options online, the demand for implant-supported rehabilitation is at an all-time high. How will you support referring clinicians while maintaining the predictable, reliable and esthetic outcomes expected of you?

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As more and more practices bring at least some part of digital dentistry into their workflows, it has become critical for those investing in technology to know how to get the most out of it.

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BEGO’s new CAD/CAM production center takes open scanner STL files to produce Selective Laser Melting (SLM) non-precious CoCr copings and bridges (single units to long span bridges), CAD/cast noble and high noble vacuum/pressure castings, or BeCe Waxup resin crown and bridges. SLM, a form of rapid-prototyping or Stereolithography that uses laser technology to melt alloy powder into thin layers, is used in all BEGO production centers. The layers are melted together to create homogeneous copings and bridges.

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The annual campaign raises funds for the American Cancer Society.

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A new survey finds over 40 percent of U.S. adults say they don't go to the dentist as often as they'd like compared to other health practitioners

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Posterior maxillary restorations have reportedly never been easier. Watch how this revolutionary base composite flows and self-levels, adapting to the anatomy of the proximal box and providing a smooth interface for the overlying restoration. SDR™ technology reduces polymerization stress by up to 60 percent, allowing bulk fills up to 4 mm.

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The perils -and power-of the telephone handoff.Researchers from the University of Edinburgh recently published an in-depth analysis of 2009’s  Air France Flight 447 Tragedy and what went wrong.

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A University of Missouri engineer who has developed a “flowable” dental composite that can be injected in a cavity and hardened through a high-intensity light, recently received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to produce this product on a commercial scale.

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Looking for the latest dental fee information for your state or region? Look no further than this exclusive report from Sikka Software and Dental Products Report.

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When will we get it right? When will dentistry be more proactive in the screening and diagnosis of oral cancer? When will we remember that dysplastic tissues quite often become cancerous? When will we see oral cancer walks in all 50 states to raise awareness? If not now, when?

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Being an instructor in this age of technology is exhilarating ... most of the time. My favorite part about this position is seeing and hearing the excitement during the training when, all of a sudden, something clicks and the dentist or staff member becomes confident.

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The Cavitron Touch™ ultrasonic scaling system combines touchscreen technology and the new fully rotating, detachable Steri-Mate® 360° handpiece

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The Greater New York Dental Meeting and ADA Annual Meeting are right around the corner, and there will be plenty of new dental products to see at this much-anticipated shows.

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In the days of G.V. Black dentistry, the watch-and-wait approach actually had a tremendous amount of merit. Clinicians, at times, were able to diagnose caries at an early stage; however, preparation form for amalgam restorations did not lend itself to conservative dentistry.

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The two companies will partner to feature a cross-promotion that offers exclusive deals and product samples.

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The ongoing challenge of getting your kids to brush their teeth reportedly just got easier with the introduction of Kolibree's new smart toothbrush and advanced Kolibree app.

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Vision Engineering has unveiled the EVO Cam microscope, which provides HD images and video at the touch of a button.

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Convergent Dental Inc. has released Solea 3.0, new software that enhances Solea’s® anesthesia-free and blood-free performance. Convergent Dental has simplified the all-tissue dental laser’s workflow to allow dentists to cut any tissue without changing any settings.

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Lighthouse 360 is said to complement Henry Schein One’s strategy to deliver integrated technology platforms.

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Dental technology and the material sciences are advancing at a rate never before experienced by the dental industry. It is difficult, if not impossible, for the average practitioner to understand and appreciate all the new “stuff” that has been developed and introduced to dentistry over the past 10 years. Things that not too long ago seemed like science fiction have now become reality.

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Greater New York Dental Meeting held its first dental trade fair in Cuba and found new partnerships.

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Planmeca is pleased to announce that it is now possible to use the new Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner to produce Panthera Sleep’s Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD).

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Oral cancers stemming from HPV are on the rise, and dental professionals are urged to support patients to receive the vaccination.

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SmartPractice calendars reportedly afford dental offices yearlong visibility and increased patient loyalty at a low cost.

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The right technologies are the key to any successful dental practice. Find out how Patterson Dental can help you create a successful high-tech practice with a focus on superior patient care with Eaglesoft 17 Practice Management Software.

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A look at how Bisco's TheraCal LC could be used in your practice.

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Oravital Inc., which recently launched the Oravital® periodontal and breath odor diagnosis and treatment system into the U.S. professional dental market, will make its debut at the Greater New York Dental Meeting at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at Booth No. 3838 from Nov. 29-Dec. 2.