Industry News

Henry Schein has released the dates of the summer and fall events they are helping to sponsor. Each event features multiple speakers and CE credits for clinicians interested in joining the digital revolution that’s changing dentistry.

In today’s eco-friendly environment, it’s important to look for ways to reduce energy costs without compromising on performance.

Today Straumann® released the CARES® Visual 8.8 software update with new prosthetic options. Included in this launch are the new Straumann® CARES® Milled Bar and Straumann® CARES® Basic Fixed Bar.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. and Biomet, Inc.'s parent company announced their respective Boards of Directors have approved a definitive agreement under which Zimmer will acquire Biomet in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $13.35 billion, including the assumption of net debt.

3Shape, a global leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions and Straumann, a global leader in implant, restorative and regenerative dentistry, announced this week the official release of new software capabilities that enable users of 3Shape’s Dental System™ to design and order customized zirconia or titanium abutments with Straumann original implant connections.??

Even the most fashion-forward of dental practitioners might squirm at the thought of using real human teeth as fashion accessories, all good dentists and hygienists know that healthy teeth belong in one’s head, not worn on a lapel or around the neck.

1. It’s more personal Talking to someone when you can see his or her face is so much more personal than email or even a phone conversation.

In order to enhance the support and overall experience at anaxdent North America’s website, anaxdentusa.com, the company has added a live chat feature staffed by technical representatives.

Whenever I meet a new technician or lab owner, one of the things I always tell him or her is that starting with a new milling partner is like a first dance; it can be a bit awkward.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, but Dental Products Report and Anastasia Turchetta, RDH, are quick to remind you that every month should be devoted to oral cancer awareness.

I recently had the chance to sit down with Dr. Stephen Wheeler, the president of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) about what he sees as the current and future trends in implant dentistry. In addition to his duties with the AO, Dr. Wheeler is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who practices in Encinitas, Calif.

Think your cosmetic dentistry practice is a bit stagnant lately due to the economy? It doesn’t have to be that way.

Carestream Dental has partnered with MicroDental Laboratories to offer practices using CS 3500 intraoral scanners the ability to fabricate a range of dental restorations at any of their in-network labs.

We’ve all heard the saying, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Well, what you told us, among other things, in this year’s dental office design survey is that even if you think it is broke, you’re still not going to fix it any time in the near future.

Dental Products Report asked Garrett Ludwig of Diversified Design Technologies to list the main errors he has seen dentists make through the years when planning a new dental office or redesigning their existing space.

Technology is not just a trend; it has revolutionized the way we communicate. From smart phones and Skype to texting and Twitter, technology makes communication more effective, efficient and, in some cases, instantaneous.

New research from the University at Buffalo shows that diabetes testing during regular visits to the dentist is both practical and leads to increased diagnoses in patients who may be unaware of their condition.

Zahn Dental, the dental supply and laboratory division of Henry Schein, Inc., has received the National Association of Dental Laboratories’ (NADL) Supplier of the Year Award. Zahn was reportedly recognized for its unique business approach and commitment to giving back to the dental laboratory technology industry.

DENTSPLY Implants recently announced an expansion into the area of digital dentistry with intraoral scanning services for ATLANTIS abutments, a new business development designed to provide dental clinics and dental laboratories with an improved digital workflow.

DenMat Holdings, LLC, operators of the DenMat Lab is pleased to announce the availability of a digital workflow with Align Technology and their iTero intraoral scanner.

Next week, the dental industry will gather in Chicago. With four huge events taking place over the span of just a few days, attendees at the Chicago Mindwinter Meeting, LMT Lab Day, the Cal-Lab meeting and the Spectrum Dialogue Techno-Clinical Day will have plenty to do and see.

The formation of the KaVo Kerr Group strategically unites the leading dental consumable, equipment, high tech, and specialty brands under a single global platform. But what does this mean for consumers?

To reflect its recent growth, SoundBite Technology is changing the name of its cloud-based software to LabStar.

Henry Schein, Inc., the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners, this week announced the acquisition of substantially all assets of Lincoln Dental Supply from Keystone Industries, a worldwide leader and privately held group of dental, medical and veterinary manufacturing and distribution subsidiaries.

Sun Dental Labs has announced it now offers 3-D model scanners to labs and doctors interested in entering the digital age of dental technology.

ACTEON Group has announced it is merging the imaging units of SOPRO dental and De Götzen to create one ACTEON imaging business unit.

Marketing not a priority in your practice? Here are five ways a dental marketing consultant can help change that.

Shareholders in Delcam, one of the world’s leading suppliers of advanced software for manufacturing industry, recently announced that they have voted to accept the offer made by Autodesk to acquire the company.

GC America has sadly announced that, on December 27, 2013 Richard Atanay, West Coast Dental Laboratory Products Sales Representative for GC America, passed away.

BIOLASE, Inc., a dental laser manufacturer and distributor, recently announced that BIOLASE has entered into an Affiliation Agreement (the Arrangement) with Sun Dental Laboratories, LLC ("Sun Dental Labs") to form a partnership to sell the Trios® family of intraoral scanners ("IOS") manufactured by Copenhagen-based 3Shape A/S. BIOLASE® is currently a non-exclusive distributor for the Trios IOS in the United States and Canada, and in negotiations for additional distribution internationally.