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Find out why Troy Schmedding, DDS, likes CLEARFIL™ Universal Bond Quick 2 dental adhesive and why other clinicians should give it a try.
Putting fundamental Invisalign training, education into practice for greater success
October 31st 2016Team training and support become significantly important when adding new treatments to the dental practice’s service mix, including Invisalign. Without complete team involvement in the education and implementation processes, the practice could fall short of achieving its goals.
Dentsply Sirona releases the Midwest E Plus electric handpiece attachments
October 26th 2016The electric handpiece attachments from Dentsply Sirona are designed to easily let you apply your skills to the fullest with confidence, accuracy, and efficiency. Featuring a 20-percent-smaller head for easier access, titanium shell for reduced weight and ceramic head bearings for extended durability, the new attachments offer many reasons to upgrade.
Double Take: " ... Functionality has been fantastic.”
October 20th 2016Curve Dental challenges the status quo by taking a new approach to practice management with Curve Hero. Its number one goal is to simplify the hassles associated with dental software and provide accessibility, flexibility and convenience for clinicians and their staff. Here Dr. Jack Slome of Accolade Dental Centre tells us about his experiences with using Curve Dental.
Heartland Dental selects Patterson Dental as distribution partner
October 11th 2016“Patterson Dental has focused on growth by building a leadership position around the combination of superior sales, service, support and technology applications that we believe will be increasingly compelling to the full dental market,” said Scott Anderson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Patterson Companies. “We are excited to partner with a leader such as Heartland Dental that shares our values and the desire to bring best-in-class products and solutions to the dentists and teams they support.”
Komet USA launches Deep Purple™ Diamonds for efficient crown prep
October 5th 2016Delivering high-performance, controlled efficiency to facilitate crown preparation procedures for ceramic and all-ceramic crowns, Komet USA’s newly launched, innovative Deep Purple™ diamonds are specially designed for fast, effective substance removal.
Hu-Friedy expands EverEdge 2.0 line with Sickle Scaler Designs
October 4th 2016Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, today announced the addition of the Sickle Scaler designs to its line of EverEdge 2.0 hand instruments designed to help clinicians achieve the best clinical outcomes. Leveraging decades of instrument making experience, Hu-Friedy developed EverEdge 2.0 using a proprietary heat treatment process and enhanced finishing techniques.
VALO Grand curing light launched by Ultradent
October 3rd 2016Ultradent Products recently launched the newest member of its world-renowned VALO® curing light family, the VALO Grand curing light. The VALO Grand curing light reportedly features all the benefits of the award-winning VALO light, but with a larger head size and 50% bigger lens-measuring 12 mm.
How Eaglesoft has helped one practice keep its focus where it should be: On patients
September 29th 2016Running an efficient dental practice is a complex job. Using dental practice management software that does not streamline the various daily aspects of your practices only adds further to that challenge.
Latest dental technologies set to be launched at DenTech China
September 27th 2016Innovative dental products from around the world are set to debut at DenTech China, the country's leading dental trade show. Organized by Shanghai UBM Showstar Exhibition Co Ltd and celebrating its 20th anniversary in October 2016, DenTech China is expected to welcome over 700 exhibitors with an exhibition space of more than 50,000sqm. Spanning 12 categories, the event will welcome 47% of its exhibitors from overseas and bring together five international pavilions from Germany, Italy, Korea, the United States and Taiwan.
Oral-B GENIUS™ Professional Exclusive Power Toothbrush features Bluetooth Connectivity
September 16th 2016Oral-B® GENIUS™ Professional Exclusive Power® Toothbrush with Bluetooth Connectivity LET’S HELP PATIENTS BRUSH THEIR VERY BEST -Oral-B® Position Detection technology, available in the Oral-B® app, combines cutting edge motion sensor technology located in the brush, and video recognition using the smartphone’s camera to read patients’ brushing position and track areas that patients brush so that no zone is missed.
New Cocofloss designed to improve flossing
September 16th 2016Cocofloss is a soft, textured dental floss that's delightful to use and leaves less plaque behind. Hundreds of synthetic filaments work together to truly scrub tooth surfaces clean and enable Cocofloss to move gently between contacts without shredding.
I Use That: Mr. Thirsty One-Step from Zirc
September 12th 2016Before he found Mr. Thirsty One-Step, Dr. Alan Young used an isolation device that required a proprietary hose and came as sterilizable units that were actually pretty difficult to sterilize--two challenges he doesn’t have to worry about with Mr. Thirsty One-Step. This is a disposable, hands-free isolation device that requires no maintenance and can be used with his existing hosing and HVE system.
New online service designed to make implant process simpler
September 9th 2016Centergistix is the key to successful implant treatment planning with a seamless flow throughout the implant process for you, your dental team and patients. There are many ways to use Centergistix. Encrypted emails are easily sent and read.
Collaborative Practice Intelligence releases its Dental Metrics Software for dental practices
September 7th 2016Collaborative Practice Intelligence (CPI) provides simple, easy to set up and use, dental metrics software to benchmark relevant dental metrics that can increase profits and lower stress for your dental practice. The Woodlands, Texas company just released its Dental Metrics Software for dental practices.
QuickSplint launches new website, expands product line
September 2nd 2016QuickSplint LLC has launched a new website and expanded its products to better serve dental professionals. In addition to its popular QuickSplint, an interim protective and stabilizing dental splint, the website provides a number of diagnostic aids and therapeutic tools available free of charge for dental professionals.
Whole You™ launches denture product, and new oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring
August 31st 2016Marking its entry into the denture market, Whole You Nexteeth full denture utilizes CAD/CAM technology, combined with advanced material to offer a precise fitting and a thinner palatal plate resulting in enhanced comfort to wear.
PhotoMed G16 Digital Dental Camera designed for frame and focus simplicity
August 31st 2016The PhotoMed G16 Digital Dental Camera is specifically designed to allow you take all of the standard clinical views with "frame and focus" simplicity. The built-in color monitor allows you to precisely frame your subject. Focus and shoot. It's that easy.
Hu-Friedy expands EverEdge 2.0 line with Gracey Curette designs
August 30th 2016Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, today announced the addition of Gracey Curette designs to its line of EverEdge 2.0 hand instruments designed to help clinicians achieve the best clinical outcomes.
ClearVision CR Dental Reader designed as new imaging solution
August 29th 2016The ClearVision CR Dental Reader features a small footprint that enables it to seamlessly fit into any size dental office and exam room without causing any disruption to office workflow. The automated, magnetized feeding tray offers push and go functionality, making it effortless to operate. The reader is low maintenance with no brushes for ease of cleaning and reduction of image artifacts
Dentsply Sirona unveils two new solutions at SIROWORLD
August 26th 2016At the recent Siroworld event, Dentsply Sirona introduced two new solutions: The Intego pro Ambidextrous, which allows a quick switch for left- or right-handed clinicians, and the LEDview Plus operatory light, which is said to provide better optics for every case and procedure.
How the PSPIX2 can improve your X-ray taking experience
August 23rd 2016ACTEON North America's PSPIX2 is a completely redesigned next-generation device for scanning dental X-rays from phosphor plates. It combines a small footprint with an intuitive touchscreen designed to deliver the easy and efficient taking of dental X-rays. It described as the first cordless digital imaging scanner, and the system works in Windows or OS X® and is single or multi-user ready.