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Go beyond CAD/CAM with ATLANTIS™ from DENSTPLY ImplantsIncorporating ATLANTIS patient-specific prosthetic solutions is an easy way to add a new, premium prosthetic dimension to the solution offerings of both dental laboratories and their referring practices.
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Closer Look: Milling Made SimpleThe PrograMill One from Ivoclar Vivadent is a milling machine that’s efficient for patients and clinicians.
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A modern approach to denture strengthAs removable prosthetic technologists/technicians, we know denture base resins have certain limitations to withstanding forces that may be incurred due to individual patient indication, (para-function, malocclusion, loss of opposing dentition, lack of regular intraoral maintenance).
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Conscious sedation for kidsChildren who need conscious sedation usually receive treatment from a certified pediatric specialist because most general dentists may not be prepared to treat children ages two through six who have rampant decay or developmental disabilities. It is very important for a dentist to recognize early on that his or her patient may require more management skills than he or she is equipped to offer. Kids First A spin-off of our children’s access to care campaign, this column now focuses on specialized care and education for young patients.
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One hygienist’s ‘holy’ dayA hygienist treated a priest, a rabbi and a reverend all in the same day. She shares her story here, and how this “holy” day made her stop and reflect on the importance of what she and other hygienists do every day.
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Make marketing your practice easier with paperless systemsGoing digital with your marketing can bring clear cost savings, but other advantages of email newsletters include convenience of reading on tablets and smartphones; ability to share articles easily; and reports that show you which recipients opened and shared specific articles.
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A place at the tableThe question arises, though, why implants? Why has Dental Products Report added a team on dental implants?
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Flip the calendar: review your fees and update your codes!A look at what you need to be thinking about in the new year and some of the questions that will help you be more successful this year.
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Bench mastery: Esthetic and efficient monolithic zirconia crownsAs more and more dentists begin to implement digital scanning technology in the office, laboratories stand to reap the benefits of this conversion as well.
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Review: TPH Spectra universal composite offers excellent opacities in less procedure time"The resulting translucencies, opacities and subtle chroma value of TPH Spectra composite were excellent and, best of all, the patient loved the result and could not believe how little time the entire procedure took to complete.”
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How to grow your practice with Patterson Dental's RevenueWell and Eaglesoft 16A look at how Patterson Dental’s Eaglesoft Practice Management Software and RevenueWell can help enhance your practice, written from a team perspective.
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Roland DGA hosting free continuing education dental clinicsJoin Roland DGA at the upcoming LMT LAB DAY 2017 event in Chicago.
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Reducing lost dental patientsPatient attrition, otherwise known as lost patients, is one of the most important factors in figuring out how to improve short and long-term practice production.
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A smart vacuum is smart businessA heightened awareness of the waste created by dental processes continues to grow within dentistry. In response, increasing numbers of dental offices are exploring green initiatives. They’re adopting new behaviors and looking for ways to reduce energy consumption and waste.
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How to promote soft tissue healingPatients often experience oral inflammation, whether it’s from self-induced trauma or an area that must heal following a dental procedure. MIS Implants Technologies’ PeriZone™ PerioPatch® acts as a barrier while it provides relief and absorbs excess wound exudates to promote healing.
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LunchI fantasize about your aromas, your presentation, and that special way you titillate my taste buds. (dirty dog) I admire your nutrients, and value your satiating abilities. But you are elusive, you little stinker.
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How to get the most from air-driven handpieces with the TwinPower Ultra SeriesThe dental practitioner requires handpieces that are effective and comfortable for use all day, every day. They must be ergonomic in the dentist’s hand and practical in tooth preparation, particularly in patients with limited opening (both children and adults) and for endodontic access.
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An alternative for denture wearersThe set-up “Dr. Ben Oppenheimer reviews the benefits of using small diameter or“mini” implants, focusing on improved patient satisfaction with complete dentures. Mini implants allow increased ease of placement with reduced surgical invasiveness, along with lower costs, which are attractive features both for dentists and patients.
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Orascoptic's Loupes with Rudy Project FramesFor years I’ve used the same heavy loupes. But with each increase in magnification and with the addition of a light, the frames got heavier, eventually to the point of hurting my nose. Having an athletic and aviation background, I’ve become accustomed to lightweight, comfortable glasses, and I decided I shouldn’t have to wear heavy, uncomfortable “Buddy Holly” loupes while at work.
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Ivoclar Vivadent's IvoBase System delivers precision press technology for denturesBill Barton, CDT, demonstrates Ivoclar Vivadent's IvoBase System.
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How to ensure a successful bond with Futurabond DCOne of the most important aspects in the success of a restoration is the bond between the tooth and the restoration. There are many luting agents currently on the market with differing formats of adhesion and techniques for use.
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3 partners helping make the E4D CAD/CAM system even more efficientAlready a known entity in CAD/CAM systems, the E4D recently announced a “Get Fit Faster” campaign to educate clinicians about three additional time-saving technologies that can be used to enhance same-day dentistry alongside the E4D CAD/CAM system.
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Dental anesthesia authority diesAnesthesia expert and lecturer Dr. John A. Yagiela died Feb. 22. Dr. Yagiela, 64, became ill while scuba diving and later died at the Santa Monica University of California-Los Angeles Medical Center.
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Innovator Profile 2015: NOMADThe NOMAD Pro 2 is probably the best new dental product on the market today.
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3Shape: Nearly 1000 reasons to trust model-free crownsIt was like a movie: The upstart son passionately fights with his father over the family business needing to take the technological leap. And true to the script, the son’s vision and hardheadedness eventually earns the grudging respect and admiration of the father. And in this real-life case, it’s a happy ending as the move alters the fortunes of the family business.
