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With the new Tango-Endo from Essential Dental Systems, it only takes two instruments to complete your endodontic procedure.

By the year 2020, it is estimated that some 38 million adults in the U.S. will be in need of one or two complete dentures. Traditionally, people suffering from severely damaged, "hopeless" dentition had little alternative than to have their remaining teeth removed and replace them with traditional dentures. The functional limitations and low self-esteem associated with unanchored dentures are well known and well documented.

When the editors of Dental Products Report took to the show floor at the recent Chicago Midwinter Meeting, it was an all-out social media onslaught. Not only were our Facebook and Twitter feeds overflowing, but we were also introducing our readers and viewers to the DPR Instagram account. Make sure you follow DPR on Instagram by clicking here.

ZEST Anchors has introduced the CHAIRSIDE Denture Prep & Polish Kit, the latest in its CHAIRSIDE products portfolio. Designed for efficient and accurate pick-up of denture attachment housings, the kit is the latest addition to ZEST’s CHAIRSIDE portfolio.

Convergent Dental Inc., a privately held dental equipment and technology company, announced it has partnered with Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service distributor of dental supplies, dental equipment, dental consulting and equipment services in the United States.

Sixty-three percent of Hispanic adults in the United States has periodontitis, an advanced form of periodontal disease. This finding comes from an updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

Carestream Dental has partnered with exocad, an OEM dental CAD/CAM software solutions provider, to offer systems integration with the CS Solutions product portfolio.

Crest has announced a breakthrough daily two-step system, Crest PRO-HEALTH [HD], that is reportedly as effective as chlorhexidine on gingival tissues.

I recently had the chance to sit down with Randy Grove (right), the executive director of the Chicago Dental Society, to talk about the upcoming Chicago Midwinter Meeting, scheduled for Feb. 26-28, 2015. While Midwinter is always one of the highlights of the year in the dental industry, this year promises to be special as it will be the 150th Midwinter Meeting.

Is the worst part of cuddling with your pet its bad breath? This could be a sign of looming dental problems. Preventive veterinary dental care can save you money in the long run.

The Patterson Foundation recently awarded a grant of $53,795 to Operation Grace MN, a charitable organization that provides essential dental services to low-income individuals and families through mobile dental clinics in Minnesota. Operation Grace MN will use the funding to support the work of the dental professional volunteers who staff the clinics and provide care to those in need.

Pulpdent Corporation’s Embrace Varnish, 5% Sodium Fluoride with CXP, is now available in economical 12mL tubes.

With the preponderance of published data demonstrating compelling reasons to remove teeth as minimally invasively as possible, the burden of finding and utilizing effective methods of atraumatic exodontia falls upon the clinician as never before.

For Dr. Marc Cooper, it’s not a matter of if group practices will change the way dentists practice their craft, it’s a matter of when.

Visalys® Veneer Chairside is the latest addition at Kettenbach LP. They are prefabricated, polymerized, radiopaque veneers made of a highly filled hybrid composite.

Dentists, expanded function dental auxillaries (EFDAs) and dental assistants traditionally harbor conflicting thoughts about fabricating anterior provisionals.

The growth of multiple options to serve patients’ esthetic and functional needs and desires requires mastery of disciplines that usually necessitate a coordinated and collaborative team approach with multiple specialties.

There’s no question that Patti DiGangi and Shirley Gutkowski shook things up when they wrote their article, “3 reasons why a Modern Millennial Hygienist does not perio chart.” The article by these two respected dental hygienists took social media by storm and was passionately discussed by their peers throughout the country.

DentalEZ® Group has introduced the new DentalEZ® TruSim™ Clinical Practice Simulator.

Deah Barakat, one of three students murdered on February 10 in Chapel Hill, NC, had a goal to provide dental care to Syrian refugees. Since his death, people have rallied to ensure that goal is achieved.

Coltene/Whaledent Inc., the North American division of Global Dental Manufacturer COLTENE Holding AG, recently released three new products to assist dental professionals in improving their practice, procedures and treatment outcome.

Handcrafted in Charlotte, N.C., Pelton & Crane's Spirit 1700 dental chair reportedly combines innovative technology with quality components resulting in an easy-to-use, durable dental chair.

Crosstex International, Inc., a global manufacturer of infection control and prevention products for the healthcare market, unveiled the Secure Fit® Face-to-Face Challenge.

During a Tweet Chat with Dr Joseph Gian-Grasso, addressed trends and advances, and how to stay current and maintain success rates.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) introduced the Action for Dental Health Act of 2015 (H.R. 539), a bill to support efforts nationwide to improve the dental health of underserved people. 

ZEST Anchors announced the latest advancement in the CHAIRSIDE portfolio- the CHAIRSIDE Denture Prep & Polish Kit.

Luke S. Kahng, CDT, goes through a step by step technique on how to complete a implant maxillary and mandibular reconstruction.

In this case study, a 70-year-old individual with advanced periodontally involved teeth having class three mobility presented for comprehensive implant restorations.

Sirona Dental, Inc. recently unveiled the inLab MC X5 disc milling unit, a new milling option for dental laboratories. The inLab MC X5, a five-axis milling and grinding machine, is designed to process a variety of material discs and blocks while seamlessly switching between both wet and dry functions. 

Over the years, I have poured numerous models while continually striving to make this task as efficient and easy as possible.