Dental Products Report-2012-09-01

It is no secret that the number of women in the dental industry continues to grow. Now in its third year, the Top 25 Women in Dentistry feature is one way Dental Products Report seeks to recognize not just the power of the contributions women are able to make to dentistry, but also the richness of diversity in the ways they choose to make a difference.

Dr. James Braun explains how liner/base materials can help provide dentists with extra assurance that restorations will be long-lasting and sensitivity free.

It’s great to have variety; it’s what makes every new day different from the last and every impression uniquely challenging. Let’s face it, we have many challenges in performing our job and taking impressions is certainly one of them. Because everyone practices differently it is nice to have options to make our tasks easier whenever possible. Impression taking is one of the more challenging tasks but the people at Clinician’s Choice are doing their best to make it easier.

Align Technology's iTero Intraoral Scanner provides accuracy, efficiency.

Kerr's SonicFill provides dentists with a fast, efficient way to place posterior restorations.

How the Morgester Dental model paves the way for other dentists looking to take that first high-tech step.

The Pride Institute "Best of Class" panel explains why they chose this year's winners. This month: Ultradent's VALO Cordless, DENTCA CAD/CAM Denture, KaVo's COMFORTdrive, and Schick Technologies' CDR Elite WiFi.  

Dr. Antonia Kolokythas strives to give her patients a sense of understanding and hope through her work as a maxillofacial surgeon. She works with patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, and it’s a job she finds very rewarding.

Jana Berghoff is a registered dental hygienist who has worked in both the practice management and clinical sides of dentistry. Currently she is working on the technological side as the Technology Marketing Manager for Patterson Dental, and she attributes her success to the tools she took advantage of during her education and the new learning opportunities she seeks out every day.

Pamela McClain believes people go into dentistry because they’ve had a good experience at their dentist in the past, and that good experience is what she works hard to give her patients. “You have to do what you’re happy doing,” she said. “I see too many people who are unhappy in whatever career path they’ve chosen, and I think it’s really sad.” But she didn’t grow up with dreams of dentistry, though it was strong in her blood.

As always, it's been another busy month of product introductions in September. The new items range from materials, imaging systems and polishing devices to cements, aligners and safety glasses For your conveniences, here's a roundup of all the products that debuted on www.dentalproductsreport.com this month..   

Wilma Peterson has been working in dental technology for 55 years and has always loved the field. Her journey has been an adventure, taking her all over the world and making her the strong and knowledgeable woman she is today. “I wasn’t afraid to take chances, and get the knowledge I needed and do anything I needed to advance my profession,” she said. “When I started in dentistry, so long ago, there was one woman in the lab, and it was me.”

This week's episode of DPR Friday returns with a focus on products that provide proven results and the stories that back them.

Betty Mitchell is the director of the Dental Technology Program Director at Kirkwood Community College and Educator Representative at the National Association of Dental Laboratories.

The top five benefits of Parkell Inc.'s Brush&Bond restorative composite.

Five reasons to buy KaVo Dental's COMFORTdrive handpiece.

Need composite in pre-loaded tips? A multi-purpose imaging system? Perhaps a portable x-ray unit? Or some topical anesthetic? Maybe colorful ortho kits for your patients? If any of these are of interest to you, then you're in luck because they're all part of the weekly new dental products roundup for the week of Sept. 24, 2012.

Ariana Feldberg is the founding laboratory technician at Ideal Dental Laboratory in Aquinnah, Mass. Feldberg’s talent is only matched by the passion she has for her job, so it may come as a surprise that she started her adult life as a marine biologist.

RevenueWell Practice Marketing and Communications Suite helps cut costs, attract new patients and engage existing patients with very little effort from the doctor and staff.

Andrea Hegedus is a certified dental technician and owner of Great Lakes Smile Design Studio of Muskegon. She recently received the award for second place in best Digital Documentation at the 34th International Dental Show in Germany.

The PeriZone PerioPatch is demonstrated as a novel device to enhance soft tissue healing in a variety of cases.

Anne Steinbock is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Whip Mix, a dental products manufacturer, and though she is on a different side of the dental profession, her passion and drive is no different. 

Going digital doesn’t mean you have to convert every paper chart in your office. Here’s why finding a place to store them in your office makes more sense and leads to less stress.

The Pride Institute and Professional Transitions will host a seminar covering successful transition strategies for dentists on Oct. 26-27 in Chicago.

A look at tooth bleaching essentials, challenges, ages and stages.

A roundup of your chairside whitening options.

Jean Spinell is the Territory Sales Manager for Ivoclar Vivadent Inc., a recognized leader in high quality esthetic dental materials for both dentists and dental technicians. In this position, she creates a personalized, professional relationship with her customers to satisfy their individual needs. By providing tailored troubleshooting solutions for dental professionals throughout her territory, Jean’s customers know they can count on her for immediate full support, whenever needed.

Barbara (Basia) Chmurak has been with Hu-Friedy for more than 40 years, and her dedication to her job and thirst for knowledge are what have made her the successful woman she is today.

The science and research behind Ivoclar Vivadent's IPS e.max restorative material validate its strength, longevity and quality.

Need a wireless intraoral camera in five colors to choose from? How about the latest sectional matrix system? Or perhaps clear aligners marked for easy identification? A special and large issue catalog? Maybe a complete abutment set? If you were nodding "yes" to any of these, then you're in luck.