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The days of the dreaded dental drill-and-fill as the standard solution for tooth decay may be numbered if a discovery by a Creighton University School of Dentistry professor continues to advance.

As hygienists, we respect our employer and further the doctor’s cornerstone role in the office and to the patients. For that reason, there are some topics hygienists feel uncomfortable bringing up; either because of this respect, for fear of coming off as needy or as a prima donna or blatantly put, the fear of being replaced.

Dentistry is a competitive field. If you want your practice to thrive so that you can enjoy your career and retire comfortably, it’s not enough to go with the flow. You need to take concrete steps to ensure the success of your dental practice.

A recent Dental Lab Products survey sought to learn the level of satisfaction that lab owners, technicians and other employees take in their careers. Here's what we found.

The best time to identify signs of obstructive sleep apnea may not be at night while snoozing in bed but, instead, while sitting in the dentist’s chair.

Core3daCADemy®, the educational arm of Core3dcentres®, held its most recent Hands-on "Accuracy and Efficiencies in 3Shape" Course March 4-5, 2016 in Toronto, ON.

Henry Schein, Inc. today announced that it has donated more than $25,000 in health care products to the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center, a Long Island-based school for children with severe physical disabilities who often require life-sustaining medical treatment throughout the day.

VITA North America has launched a new website where dentists and lab technicians can submit their best before-and-after cases using VITA products.

Research into the science behind ultrasonic scalers, used by dental professionals to remove built up plaque, has identified that the formation of tiny bubbles around the head is key to the cleaning process.

Argen Corporation has announced it has acquired Solid Dental Technologies, a dental laboratory in Utah.

Dentistry is a competitive field. If you want your practice to thrive so that you can enjoy your career and retire comfortably, it’s not enough to go with the flow. You need to take concrete steps to ensure the success of your dental practice.

In recent months, gum disease has been linked to increasing number of major health problems - and researchers have now discovered another illness to add to the list.

There’s been a lot of buzz about oral systemic health in the news lately, and for good reason: A whole host of new discoveries have pinpointed that poor oral health is linked to some very serious medical conditions - and that treating oral health conditions could potentially serve as a preventative measure.

Build value for the dentistry – don’t apologize for it, don’t ignore it, and don’t distract from it with televisions playing in your practice.

BIOLASE, Inc. announced today the unveiling of the BIOLASE Learning Center, a state-of-the-art learning facility designed to provide a comprehensive laser training experience for dental professionals.

Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, has introduced EverEdge 2.0, its latest innovation in hand scaling instrumentation, designed to help clinicians achieve the best clinical outcomes.

DEXIS, LLC, a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, announced its latest software release – DEXIS™ Eleven. Customers will benefit from a range of workflow improvements, including drag-and-drop tooth numbering, enhanced security, and fewer clicks for case presentation.

CEREC now provides a completely new process in the dental practice: combining the new CEREC SpeedFire furnace and CEREC Zirconia material, dentists can now deliver full contour crowns and small bridges made of the full-strength, high-quality zirconium oxide in a single visit.

5 Dental Minutes, a new video curation and sharing platform, has been announced for the dental industry.

At this year’s Chicago Midwinter meeting, Microcopy announced the release of its new NeoBurr 5572 blended-neckTM carbide. Dentists depend on carbides for the most rigorous procedures, making the burs prone to breakage.

Straumann USA, LLC, of Andover, MA will launch the Straumann® CARES® Intraoral Scanner by Dental Wings, a new digital dentistry solution built on a patented and incredibly compact 3D capture technique called Multiscan™ Imaging.

New findings from the University of Birmingham show that patients with chronic kidney disease patients and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than those with chronic kidney disease alone.

Nobel Biocare has announced the introduction of NobelDesign: efficient and intuitive software for the computer-aided design of NobelProcera dental restorations.

Using years of real estate knowledge and helping dentists succeed in starting their own dental practice, Jayme Amos sat down with our group editorial director for an exclusive chat about what dentists need to know about opening their own business.

The annual Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is a treasure trove of new dental products, emerging technology and the latest dental news, and Dental Products Report wants to ensure you don't miss a thing.

Dental Lab Products continues its roundup of some of the leading products and solutions that will be on display at Chicago Midwinter, Cal-Lab, Spectrum Day and Lab Day Chicago.

In a study of patients entering the hospital for acute stroke, researchers have increased their understanding of an association between certain types of stroke and the presence of the oral bacteria (cnm-positive Streptococcus mutans).

This month little teeth will get a big amount of attention as endodontists, general practitioners and many other dental professionals come together to recognize National Children's Dental Health Month.

Dental Lab Products continues its preview of new products and innovations at Chicago Midwinter, Cal-Lab, Lab Day and Spectrum Day.

Dr. Marc Cooper has long spoken of the growing role of group practices in dentistry. In 2016, he sees that escalating faster. He tells us why.