Equipment & Supplies

Dental Lab Products looks at the features and advantages offered by the metalight handheld curing light from primotec USA.

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

Every day is the perfect day to screen for oral cancer, but, as we move into November, now is an excellent time to make preparations for Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (OHNC) Awareness month coming up in just 6 months.

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.

One DPR Editorial Advisory Board member shares some highlights from the recent CEREC 30, including the launch of new Sirona treatment centers

In this Tech Brief, Dental Lab Products explores how ETI Digital Technology's offerings of Dental Wings scanners can revolutionize the dental lab workflow.

Ivoclar Vivadent has announced the latest furnace in the Programat line, the S1 1600 sintering furnace.

Komet USA’s seven-instrument crown-preparation kits have been developed to meet the challenges and practicalities of preparations for all-ceramic crowns.

The new RAMVAC® Amalgam HoG from DentalEZ is said to be a high efficiency filtration system designed to safely and effectively remove harmful waste in an environmentally responsible manner.

Tthe 3M True Definition Scanner was chosen as a 2015 New Product of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group.

Alexander Wuensche and Christian Ermer talk about the Ceramill CAD/CAM system from Amann Girrbach.

Propel Orthodontics, the innovator and manufacturer behind the award-winning Excellerator orthodontic driver, announced the receipt of 510(k) marketing clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The following handpiece roundup is not comprehensive but a look at several of the many handpieces available. Additional handpiece information can be found at dentalproductsreport.com.

Purchasing a milling unit is a big decision. There are many options, features and specifications to consider, and your selection depends on what type of materials you use, how much you have allocated to spend and how your lab operates on a day-to-day basis.

SATURNO is a one-piece narrow-diameter implant with an o-ball connection featuring a patented, pivoting cap technology similar to the function of LOCATOR®.

In this article from the October 2015 issue, Dental Lab Products looks at the technology and capabilities of the 3Shape D2000 benchtop scanner.

Technology has exploded in the dental field in the past two decades.

Over the last decade many new technologies have been incorporated into dental practices, including digital impression systems, diode lasers, digital radiography, LED curing lights and caries detection devices yet many individuals are using the exact same handpiece they have always used.

You may or may not remember the huge marketing fail in 2012 that was the Bic For Her fiasco.

The modern dental practice in 2015 continues to evolve at a very rapid pace.

The CanalPro Apex Locator is said to be characterized by its brilliant colored 3D panel and accuracy of measurement. The ergonomic design and easy operation are designed for comfortable use.

Sirona launched the new ORTHOPHOS SL family at CEREC 30, the company's celebratory meeting in honor of the 30th anniversary of its CEREC CAD/CAM system.

The GALAXY BioMill is said to provide the best CAD/CAM technology with high speed scanning for perfect restorations that exceed patient expectations.

Hygienists have different needs, depending on their day-to-day practice. As a hygienist in a practice that specialized in placing dental implants, I had to find instruments that worked well to clean the surfaces of the abutments, crowns, threads and overdenture bars thoroughly, without the worry of scratching the surfaces of the restorations, which causes bacterial adhesion and can lead to peri-implantitis or, worse, implant failure.

The i-CAT® FLX is designed to offer the most flexible imaging control of any cone beam 3D unit, allowing dental professionals to target the desired field of view on each patient while minimizing the radiation dose.

At its simplest, cavity preparation involves the mechanical alteration of tooth structure to remove caries and to create a compatible foundation for subsequent restoration that returns the tooth to proper morphology, function and esthetics.

The user preselects the three closest shades and takes a photograph of the teeth and the selected shades.

The two ergonomically designed sensors feature smooth, rounded corners, proving a comfortable experience to both children and adults. The open software architecture gives dental practitioners flexibility and choice in imaging software now and in the future.

Back then, he had the opportunity to test the two-file system and give Komet his feedback. He was thrilled with the results, and he has been using the files in his Germantown, Wisc., practice ever since. He also uses Komet’s PathGlider mechanical file.

The same holds true for your dental practice, which is, don’t forget, a small business. You need to know every penny you spend in your practice is a worthwhile use of your funds. If not, your business could be in trouble.