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More often than not, technicians outsource provisional restorations because it can be difficult to make provisional restorations predictably and to make them profitable. But what if the matrix and flask used to fabricate the provisional could also be used to fabricate the final acrylic restoration?

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Treating dentomandibular sensorimotor dysfunction boosts profitability and expands the dentist’s role.

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A variety of products from Ivoclar can help patients receive efficient, same-day procedures that save tooth structure, are cost-effective, and deliver great esthetics.

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The pH scale begins at 0 which is extremely acidic and goes up to 7, which is neutral and as high as 14 which is alkaline.  We want to stay balanced at around 7.0. Most acid 0 ____________________7 _________________ 14 – most alkaline. Here are some illustrations of pH measurements:

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Experts abound across the Internet in the modern digital culture. It seems as though anyone and everyone can set up a website and proclaim to be the latest and greatest authority around.

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There are many ways to tell the story of a year in the dental lab industry. Here we present some interesting metrics, statistics, and other numerical milestones from the past year.

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When it comes to improving marketing for your dental practice, the office phone may be the last place you think to start. But if you want to grow your practice, it may be the hidden key to success.

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The advantages of implementing and using 3D cone beam imaging technology in dental practice are undeniable, and these benefits have led to the technology’s fast-paced advance into both everyday general dentistry as well as into specialty dental practice. This is despite the higher entry costs in terms of both financial and educational / training investments by a profession that is not known for investing in technologies that do not benefit patients and bring a significant return on investment.

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Carestream Dental last week introduced its new product line for CAD/CAM restorations, CS Solutions, at the 35th International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany.

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As the second most common OSHA violation, most dental offices already have the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) on their radar. Each office should have at least one staff member who understands the requirement to keep safety data for products both “readily available” and “up to date” in a work area regularly used by employees.

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Delcam will launch major upgrades of its software for the design and manufacture of dental implant restorations with the release of the 2012 versions of its DentCAD and

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Every practice has goals of increasing revenue and becoming more efficient. While it may seem overwhelming at first, trying to balance these items and finding the best way to increase your practice’s business while also saving time and money doesn’t have to be hard.

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Ensuring your entire team has the necessary education and training to follow and understand oral cancer detection protocols can be crucial to effective patient care.

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I have to start this article off with a big “wow.” Wow! How can I limit this to just one tip, when my lab does so much? I feel very fortunate to have a lab, strike that, THE lab, that gives me exactly what I need when I need it and meets even my unrecognized needs. It all starts with our “pearl” of the day, communication. From single-unit crowns to bridges to smile designs, there is a lot of information that is exchanged between me and my lab tech, Jeff Austin, at Utah Valley Dental Lab.

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If you’re thinking about selling your practice in a few years and to enjoy your retirement, you’ll want to get as much out of the sale as possible. Here’s what you need to know to make that happen.

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I’d love to introduce you to The Orbiter®! It is the first curing light eyeshield of its kind and stands apart from the rest for some amazing reasons! It rotates freely 360 degrees, which allows the clinician to adjust the filter into position "on the fly" while curing. It is also self-uprights, which brings the filter into your line of sight for most positions. These unique features make the curing process very efficient and saves time during the day.

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So you want to use social media marketing to capture new patients, but aren't sure how to do it. Our guide isolates five methods to achieve this goal.

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The PrograMill One is said to combine industrial manufacturing quality with a modern design.

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We see it, hear it, read it, and we live it every day. Our economy has taken a dive and it has shown in the bottom line of our dental practices. So what can we do to help counter the effects of the downturn? One of the great things about being a general dentist is we have the opportunity to provide a diverse offering of services to our patients. I’ve been practicing for nearly 13 years, and still thoroughly enjoy the diversity of being a general dentist every day. Each day is different from the last and you never know what you might get tomorrow.

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Declutter supposedly necessary items to increase work efficiency and patient perceptions.

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A technique for treating patients with gingival recession.

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The age old question: Do you want to be successful beyond your wildest dreams? The unlikely solution: Incorporate play into every day. Kevin Carroll, author of The Red Rubber Ball at Work, said play is as critical to success and happiness as any other factor.

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Preventing pathogen transmission among patients and dental health care personnel is the primary goal of infection prevention in the dental office. During the course of the work day, clinicians repeatedly perform hand hygiene, wear personal protective equipment, clean and disinfect surfaces (or apply surface barriers), sterilize instruments, maintain dental unit waterlines, and use single-use disposable items. These tasks often involve equipment and products that produce much waste, consume excess energy, and use toxic chemicals.

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CBC News reports that tooth decay is on the rise among preschoolers. Health reporter Kelly Crowe talks with dentists who say that daily brushing is just too much for many parents, and this is resulting in a tooth decay epidemic among children.

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Ah, the good ‘ole PFM: the staple of fixed prosthetics since the 1960s. Even in this new age of all-ceramic restorations, gold alloys are still used in a significant percentage of the cases done in most labs. IdentAlloy/IdentCeram, which certifies materials used in dental restorations, reports that in 2008 high-noble and noble alloy certificates comprised 69% of the certificates shipped by the organization. Final figures for 2009 are not available yet, however early indications are that this figure will be down but not as much as you might think.

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This case illustrates the different reliable methods for posterior restoration placement. A healthy 45-year-old male patient presented with occlusal amalgam fillings that were placed more than 20 years previously.

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THE TEAM Bringing together a variety of voices for the best advice and big ideas. Team members Dr. Peter Cabrera (Lead) Dr. Mark Ryder Dr. Richard Huot

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When considering ergonomics, one does not often think of some rather important considerations.