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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.
How to achieve a simpler bond with BISCO’s eCEMENT™ [VIDEO]
November 7th 2013Over the past several years, there has been widespread adoption of lithium disilicate based restorations (e.g. IPS e.max®*) by the restorative dental community. Previously, restorative dentists were limited in their material selection depending on the need for strength or esthetics. Now, this proven material allows clinicians to address most situations without sacrificing strength or beauty.
ADA Annual Session: Isovac dental isolation adapter from Isolite Systems [VIDEO]
November 5th 2013At last week's American Dental Association Annual Session in New Orleans, DPR stopped by the Isolite Systems booth to get a demonstration of the Isovac, a new dental isolation adapter the company launched at the event.
Your essential guide to must-see products at the Greater New York Dental Meeting
November 4th 2013Headed to the Big Apple for the Greater New York Dental Meeting later this month? Check out DPR's handy, downloadable and printable guide featuring the best products launching at the show, plus other recently launched products you won't want to miss.
Whiter Image Dental’s new sensitivity-eliminating whitening gel doesn’t compromise results
October 30th 2013Whiter Image Dental is again showing the dental industry why they have been nominated as a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Top 40 innovative company with the upcoming release of its sensitivity-eliminating In-Office Whitening Gel.
ADA Preview: Must-see products and events at the ADA Annual Meeting in New Orleans
October 29th 2013This Wednesday, I’m heading down to New Orleans for my first-ever American Dental Association Annual Session. But just because I’m green doesn’t mean I’m not heading in with a plan or things to do– some of the biggest and best brands in the dental industry will be showing off new and recently launched products, and I’ll be checking out as many as I can. Read on to find out what products and events are on my list for the ADA session and should be on your radar, too.
The Pride Institute's 2013-2014 "Best of Class" list brims with innovators
October 28th 2013Opportunities to recognize excellence seem few and far between. When the moments do present themselves, it can seem like the requirement is to find something good to say about everything and everyone. To call out one person or one product as “greater than” is somehow impolite. Now in its fifth year, Pride Institute’s “Best of Class” technology awards have never been about being polite, but rather, being honest about the technology rapidly reshaping the GP’s approach to practice management and patient care.
Top 5 reasons to invest in an overdenture implant system [VIDEO]
October 24th 2013With a two-piece coronal design, the LOCATOR® Overdenture Implant System (LODI) is said to offer a predictable and durable implant retained overdenture for patients requiring an effective, cost-conscious technique for securing their dentures.
New Dental Product: Viive Practice Management Software from Henry Schein Dental
October 23rd 2013Mac-based Viive practice management software features patient-centric workflow on a simple and clean platform. The new workflow takes advantage of the Mac operating system to provide access to all available management tools directly from one patient screen, streamlining task management to a single click.
How to quickly fit, adjust and adapt Clearbow clear thermoplastic labial wires [VIDEO PLAYLIST]
October 22nd 2013Clearbow from PMG Orthodontic Specialities is a labial bow that is said to be virtually unbreakable, offering 2.75 mm of full labial contact. Constructed from BPA-free food grade materials, the Clearbow’s patented design is said to provide high esthetics and durability, plus it is unaffected by boiling water and will not stain from coffee, soda or red wine.
The Objet30 OrthoDesk provides big capability—and a small footprint [VIDEO]
October 21st 2013The manufacturing world is increasingly turning to 3D printing in an effort to meet the fast pace of today’s competitive marketplace. By answering industry production challenges, lab owners can save costs and move more quickly to digital production.
Ti-Max X450 dental handpieces combine coupling variety with consistent performance
October 18th 2013Available in nine models, the Ti-Max X450 line of 45-degree air-driven handpieces from NSK Dental are said to provide an industry-leading 21 watts of power, with seven optic versions and two non-optic versions.