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Innovative concept makes dental implants better
March 5th 2013TAMPA, FL -By applying an innovative concept that links computer technologies in a totally virtual execution, a Boston dental team has increased the precision of dental implant placement and reduced the number of patient visits required for an implant, while maintaining a success rate of 100%, they reported at the 28th annual meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO).
Top 100: Upgraded and Updated Products
February 12th 2013Updating a product isn't easy. There's customer feedback to consider, as well as how best to use those comments while maintaining the properties that made that product successful in the first place. This list recognizes some of the products that were able to do just that in 2011. LED Dental Inc. VELscope Vx (VELscope.com)
Technology offers efficiency, esthetics to aid dental lab design
February 12th 2013As everyone in the dental industry knows, technology is moving at a rapid pace and helping dental technicians work faster as well. We were not able to fabricate restorations as quickly or accurately in the past but we have greatly surpassed what we used to be able to do with the invention of CAD/CAM and other technologically advanced equipment.
Visualize something better with digital advancements
February 12th 2013To attempt to be on the technological leading edge as a practice today, with the number of high-quality technology product choices in the marketplace is truly mind-boggling. I have been fortunate in my role as President of Pride Institute to have the privilege to work closely with industry experts who are able to offer valuable input in this critical area.
Tech experts chart a digital path
February 12th 2013The divide between dentistry's technology enthusiasts and the general dental population is usually quite wide, but that gap appears to be shrinking as digital dental technologies are picking up momentum and gaining wider adoption and acceptance. Evidence of this trend is clearly visible in both the results of the 2010 Dental Products Report Tech Census, and the products and categories honored as recipients of the second annual Pride Institute Best of Class Technology Awards.
Gendex discusses the GXDP-700 pan/ceph/3D digital radiography system [VIDEO]
February 11th 2013John Steck, Director of Product Management for Gendex, met up with us at the Gendex booth at the ADA Annual Session Thursday to explain the new capabilities of the GXDP-700 digital radiography system, which has been on the market for one year.
Test your imaging IQ with our DPR Quiz
February 11th 2013It all can be just a little overwhelming. There’s so much to think about when it comes to dental imaging, from whether it’s time for your office to make an investment in cone beam technology to what kind of digital camera you should use to document your cases. Digital sensors, servers to store your images, pan/ceph technology, intraoral cameras-they’re all part of the imaging spectrum, and with each technology there’s plenty you should know and plenty to learn.
New courses added to Ivoclar Vivadent’s curriculum schedule
February 11th 2013Ivoclar Vivadent is offering a wide array of educational courses in 2013, including two new procedural based workshops for laboratory technicians and ceramists, as well as master level courses taught by world-renowned ceramists and educators. These courses complement Ivoclar Vivadent's extensive curriculum of technology, masters, In-Lab, and removable program sessions.
The 'Best of Class' products of 2011
February 11th 2013Acknowledging the dynamic decision-making that comes from bringing great minds and great dentists together, once again this year’s honorees were selected by a distinguished panel of dental professionals. In each issue between now and October we will highlight four of the 16 honorees. You’ll find both general information about what the product brings to the table as well as feedback from one of the panelists on what helps the product stand out in its competitive set.
What does the future hold for dental practices?
February 11th 2013From Alice in Wonderland: Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? The Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to. Alice: I don’t much care where. The Cat: Then it doesn’t much matter which way you go.
New mobile app lets dentists manage practice communications on the go
February 8th 2013PatientActivator®, the patient communication and online marketing software from 1-800-DENTIST®, has launched a free mobile app that gives dentists easy access to the powerful practice communication and marketing tool right from their mobile phone.
3 interview questions that make sense of your CAD/CAM technology investment
February 8th 2013We have had the chance to interview some of the most qualified, iconic dentists and dental professionals about the key factors they considered before deciding on a CAD/CAM technology investment and how those investments are helping to elevate patient care in their practices.
Make the Case for Laser Dentistry
February 7th 2013Since Dr. Terry Myers started experimenting with lasers in dentistry almost 30 years ago, people have tried to dismiss this technology as a passing fad. But even a quick look at national journals for the dental and dental hygiene professions over the past six months shows a significant number of articles that address lasers in all aspects of dental care. Why is this “fad” captivating the professional imagination? To me, the answer has two parts.
D4D Technologies launches new adaptive learning technology for dental teaching institutions
February 6th 2013D4D Technologies, manufacturer of the E4D Dentist™ system, recently announced the introduction of E4D Compare™, an innovative adaptive learning technology tool for dental teaching institutions.
3 great ways to effectively communicate with your patients
January 25th 2013If there is one thing we all need to really improve, it’s our communication skills. Not just in dentistry, but everywhere. However, because this is a magazine devoted to dentistry, I’ll keep my discussion to our beloved profession.