November 18th 2024
All the latest product launches from the week of November 11-15, 2024.
Introducing Crest Sensi-Stop Strips [VIDEO]
October 14th 2014Crest recently unveiled what it describes as one of its most breakthrough product launches in a decade with the launch of Crest Sensi-Stop Strips. The small, flexible, semi-transparent strips provide targeted, immediate and long-lasting tooth sensitivity relief like never before.
A dentist revitalized by CEREC and Galileos
October 13th 2014For Rich Cooper, DDS, starting his own dental practice had its challenges. When he opened West Loop Dental Associates in Chicago, Ill., in 2000, he realized how difficult it is to attract patients to a new practice versus buying a practice with an existing patient base. Despite the difficulty getting off the ground, he and his staff were highly motivated and excited about the work they were doing.
Fewer shades but still covered
October 10th 2014Since the first resin-based light-cured dental composites were introduced in the 1970s, significant advancements have been realized in resin and filler technology, and today more than 70 different brands of composite exist on the market. Today’s clinicians can be easily confused about the subtle differences between the many available composite materials and may find it more difficult to make the correct decision about which material is best for each clinical situation.1
What to look for in an associateship
October 3rd 2014When graduating from dental school, many graduates know a great deal about their topic of study, but very little about where to go with all the knowledge they’ve gained. For recent graduates, finding the right dental practice may require some effort, but the payoff can be great. Finding a practice that offers the things you need to learn and grow in the profession can boost your career and help you reach your goals.
PREMIOtemp multilayered PMMA now available in new size
October 2nd 2014Primotec has announced that PREMIOtemp multilayered PMMA discs are now available in 25mm sizes. This ultra esthetic temporary material combines five-plus layers of colors into one disc, formulated to give the restoration the most natural look possible.
IPS e.max success story may make PFMs quite rare
September 24th 2014By now everyone is well aware of the successes of IPS e.max, which has proven to deliver strong, esthetic restorations in all areas of the mouth. In fact, long-time prosthodontist Dr. Kenneth Malament, a world-renowned researcher and educator on all ceramics, says his choice is Ivoclar Vivadent’s ceramic for all of his single unit restorations. But where this material really has a unique spot is in the posterior areas.
New campaign from BIOMET 3i designed to help dental professionals create smiles [VIDEO]
September 23rd 2014BIOMET 3i’s new Smile Therapy™ campaign is designed to help clinicians and laboratories access a trio of system solutions to help dental professionals and their patients achieve beautiful, confident and healthy smiles.
Double Take: DENTSPLY Caulk Prime&Bond Elect®
September 23rd 2014When it comes to restorations, the goal is straightforward: to return the tooth to its natural state and function. How you achieve your goal is less clear, however, relying on skill and, in many cases, artistry to get the results you need for your patient.
Why it's easier than ever to find an IPS e.max dental lab
September 22nd 2014Ivoclar Vivadent has announced a new way to find dental labs that use the IPS e.max system. Its “IPS e.max Lab Finder,” a new resource available at ivoclarvivadent.com to help dentists locate one of the more than 6,000 laboratories in North America currently using the IPS e.max all-ceramic system.