December 16th 2024
[Sponsored] In part 2 of this article, one clinician explains the benefits of self-cure bulk fill flowable composite.
Learn what's new in dental implants
July 10th 2015In the May 2015 issue of Dental Products Report, we featured a fun, informative cover story on dental implants. Part of the feature allowed you to "Test your dental implant IQ" as Renee Knight's article included important questions you should be aware of and then we had a number of implant experts answer the questions.
How to repair porcelain restorations instead of replacing them
July 7th 2015Using composite resin, this case illustrates an efficient, reliable intraoral repair of fractured porcelain. These elements of esthetic dentistry can be very frustrating for both patient and practitioner especially in the case of an anterior tooth, yet most of these inherent problems with porcelain can be immediately and predictably repaired chairside with the use of composite resin.
Use Oraqix (lidocaine and prilocaine periodontal gel) 2.5%/2.5% to fight fear
July 7th 2015Like all dentists, Veasey B. Cullen, Jr., DMD, is well aware that most patients are afraid of injections. That’s why this longtime periodontist with practices in York and Hanover, Pa., loves using Oraqix topical anesthetic gel from DENTSPLY Pharmaceutical.
4 evidence-based ergonomic strategies to save your dental career
July 3rd 2015Did you know that nearly two thirds of dentists who retire early are forced to due to a musculoskeletal disorder? And that studies show the prevalence of work-related pain in dentistry today is roughly the same as it was in 1946?
5 great products we saw at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) meeting in San Francisco
July 1st 2015After taking in the sights and sounds of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) annual session in San Francisco, as well as a new favorite restaurant in the Union Square district, I decided to set my sights on the AAO exhibit hall and see what products were grabbing the attendees’ attention.
Cement selections for zirconia, other restoratives
June 5th 2015This is the final part of a three-part DPR series discussing cement selection and related issues with dentists from a variety of practices. We’re asking them about their individual priorities and techniques with cementation and how their practice focus affects the materials they choose.