November 15th 2024
Designs for Vision’s system can differentiate between active and arrested carries, can detect mature biofilm, and detects peri-implantitis.
Dentsply Sirona launches CEREC Software 4.5
July 10th 2017With the market launch of the new CEREC Software 4.5 and the opening of the CEREC system to export data from the digital impression, Dentsply Sirona has satisfied two key wishes expressed by dentists. This software takes the system operation to a whole new level-it is reportedly now simpler than ever to plan and produce a CEREC restoration.
The benefits of the Planmeca Emerald intraoral scanner
June 28th 2017One doctor’s take on the intraoral scanner and Planmeca CAD/CAM.Dr. Ed Suh recently had the chance to try the new Planmeca Emerald™ intraoral scanner in his practice. He was impressed by how easy it was to use, its fast scan times and the accuracy it provided-and so he is purchasing the Planmeca Emerald.
Technology evolution and the Gemini laser
June 27th 2017The progression of technology in our world is amazing. I was recently talking with some friends and we were discussing the changes that we’ve seen since our college years. We were all pretty stunned by the changes that have taken place. When you think about it, technology has not only made our lives a lot easier in a lot of ways, but it’s also made our access to technology a lot less expensive.
Ivoclar Vivadent releases new sintering furnace
June 27th 2017Ivoclar Vivadent has announced the new Programat® CS4, a combination furnace for dental practices suitable for sintering zirconium oxide restorations-including IPS e.max® ZirCAD®.The compact furnace is also said to be ideal for crystalizing and glazing CAD-processed lithium disilicate and other restorations, such as IPS e.max CAD and IPS Empress CAD.
EHR Incentive Program marches on
June 27th 2017Having assisted dental groups and DSOs obtain EHR subsidy payments over these past few years, I can tell you that because of all the misinformation and misunderstanding about the rules behind this program, many groups and DSOs will miss out on millions of additional payments over the next five years if they don’t truly understand what their ongoing rights are.
The future of digital dentistry
June 26th 2017Dr. Lou Shuman and Marty Jablow, DMD, discuss where digital dentistry is headed-and what it means for dental practices.Each month, Dr. Lou Shuman consults with a dental technology specialist to discuss the latest developments in digital dentistry, data security, social media trends, SEO strategies, website optimization, online reputation management, marketing and more.
The terrifying threat ransomware poses to your dental practice
May 25th 2017What exactly is ransomware-and how big of a threat is it to your dental practice?With the recent news of what many consider to be the largest ransomware attack in the history of the planet, I think it’s important to understand more about this issue and how to deal with it.These are the questions I get every day and my response to them: