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The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, while also providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental professions to use technology more effectively. 

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

Bryan Couch, DDS, doesn’t mince words when it comes to his experience with digital impressions and in-office CAD/CAM: “It’s the single most important tool I’ve purchased in 29 years of dentistry.”

If you provide impeccable dental care, why does customer service matter so much? Jameson Management says patients need more in a dental experience than just great care.

"Electrics offer significant versatility": A Q&A with William Irwin, product manager for KaVo North America.   

While the results of orthodontic treatment usually bring big smiles and straighter teeth, there are some side effects that can go along with treatment as well. 

To learn more about how the handheld NOMAD Pro 2 X-ray system is modernizing the way dentists take X-rays, DPR sat down with Mike Heyn, Business Unit Director of Aribex, to learn more about the benefits of the portable unit.

Designed to take the shock out of starting orthodontic treatment, the ClearCorrect patient starter kit includes aligners that apply gentle pressure before ramping up movement in later steps.

There’s no question that technology plays a big role every day for today’s dental hygienist … but are there pieces of technology that hygienists could add to their arsenal or use more effectively in the battle against oral disease?

Throughout her illustrious and storied career as a dental practice management consultant, Linda Miles has seen a lot of things that can negatively impact a dental practice.

Working as a consultant to dental practices around the country, I have seen way too many times a solid dental business torn apart at the seams because of inner struggles. In this article, I want to expose the three most common battles I have seen, as well as offer my suggestions on how to eliminate those problems if you’re currently struggling with them.

Despite advancements in almost every facet of impression-making, from materials to hemostatic agents to cords and retraction paste, achieving accurate impressions of crown and bridge preparations can be frustrating for practicing dentists.

I recently did a podcast with Dayna Johnson, a practice management consultant and dental software implementation and training expert with Rae Dental Management. In the podcast, we discussed best practices and how to succeed with a dental software implementation.

In this how-to video, Dr. Stephen Ginsburg demonstrates how the Good Fit™ All-in-One Denture Tray helps you get all the impressions and measurements you need for complete denture fabrication - all in one visit.

What is the difference between an employee and a stakeholder? According to Chuck Blakeman of The Crankset Group, there’s a wide difference between the two terms.

The Expert Kit 4562ST from Komet USA contains three newly developed diamond instruments that incorporate depth markers (indicated by the letter “D” for “depth” in the reference number). These marks indicate the required minimal occlusal thickness for successful all-ceramic restorations, including those fabricated with CAD/CAM techniques.

While pet owners hold concern for their four-legged friend’s oral health, many do not have the time or forget to brush their dog’s teeth.

When placing partial coverage restorations, marginal integrity and esthetics are logical concerns.

Let's say you've decided recently to offer a new service to your patients. Maybe you are offering E4D CAD/CAM technology that you are excited about; however, your patients don’t even know you have this slick new CAD/CAM unit.

Clear aligner therapy has been a growing option for patients who simply cannot tolerate or who deny fixed appliances.

Kristen Burris, DDS, describes dentistry as a blessing that has given her the opportunity to provide a much-needed service in the small town of Shattuck, Okla., while being a part of patients’ lives. “We have celebrated with our patients over the years,” she said. “We watch them grow up, marry and have their own kids.”