Dental Products Report-2013-01-01

Mac-based Viive practice management software features patient-centric workflow on a simple and clean platform. The new workflow takes advantage of the Mac operating system to provide access to all available management tools directly from one patient screen, streamlining task management to a single click.

With improved functionality and presentation updates, the CAESY Cloud version 1.3 online patient education portal features Smile Channel content, a redesigned interface, tag filtering, playlist options and more.

While striving to accommodate dental patients with as many services as possible, general practitioners often find endodontic therapy to be one of the biggest challenges they face.

DEXIS launched the DEXIS® Imaging Suite 10.0.4 in October 2012, at the ADA Annual Session in San Francisco.

After owning her own Denmark practice for 21 years, Dr. Lisbeth Skibsted joined a large medical practice situated in a health care building in Denmark. The complex includes 26 medical doctors, general practices, 12 physicians, chiropractors, a wide range of specialists, and her dental practice with 3 dentists, 2 hygienists and other staff. With a special interest in implants and cosmetics, Dr. Skibsted is always looking to learn about new techniques and new technologies.

Dreaming of creating a high-tech practice? Let Dr. Kristine Aadland’s high-tech success story inspire you.

KaVo offers its handpiece experience with these four tips to always consider.

Based on a high quality custom-designed plastic card, the VIVA! Patient Referral System allows practices to track patient referral activity. The cards resemble credit cards with integrated magnetic strips, which are distributed to current patients to share with friends, family, business associates and others. It is said to provide low cost new patient acquisition. The premium quality acrylic cards are custom-designed with the practice logo and contact information. Text message activation on each card solidifies appointments. Viva Referral System

During my Pediatric Dental residency at the University of Iowa, I wanted to gain exposure to other products outside the traditional residency program that would enhance my knowledge and skills as a future pediatric dentist. So with the help of the other pediatric residents, we began a bi-monthly lunch and learn and this was how we were first exposed to SDI’s products. SDI’s Riva Luting quickly became a staple product because of its various enhanced and favorable properties.

You probably know your practice should be following a number of handpiece maintenance procedures to keep your patients and employees safe, save money on your repairs, and extend the life of your handpieces. What is on your essential list when it comes to handpiece maintenance?

Dr. Tony Hewlett was an early adopter of digital technology, making the switch from film x-rays to digital intraoral radiography back in 1996. A loyal Sirona customer, Dr. Hewlett has always employed Schick intraoral digital sensors and recently upgraded to the new Schick 33.

IndiGreen Innovations MiniQUIKcaps are said to be ideal for smaller applications such as light handles, small control  panels and doorknobs. The mini-sized plastic barriers feature an elasticized edge and stretch up to 6 inches in diameter. Practicon 800-959-9509 www.practicon.com

The DD Sinus Lift Kit™ contains all the instruments needed to perform a sinus lift procedure using the crestal approach. The technique allows for permeation of the blood supply from the osteotomy into the sinus cavity for enhanced healing and formation of new bone. All components in the kit are labeled for easy removal and return to the tray after autoclaving. There also is an extra compartment underneath the caddy for additional instruments. OCO BioMedical Inc.

iNDi Night Guards® indicate to both the patient and the dental professional when the night guard needs to be replaced. Once the patient has bruxed to the indication pad in the night guard, contact will cause a rip, tear or marking. This allows the patient enough time to schedule an appointment to have a new night guard fabricated before the current one is worn through and jeopardizes their teeth. The night guards are available in three types: iNDi Hard, iNDi Ply and iNDi Soft. Posca Brothers Dental Lab

Hear from DENTSPLY Midwest Marketing Director Susan Crawford and Dr. Lou Graham on the Midwest Stylus ATC.

Dr. Norman Dahl is always on the lookout for products that make him more efficient or improve patient care. If he finds something better than what he’s currently using, he doesn’t hesitate to make the switch. But after using Pentron’s Build-It FR Core Material for nearly a decade, he doesn’t envision making a switch any time soon. Why? He simply hasn’t found anything better. Here’s why ...

Designed for use on a broad range of surfaces, Clorox Hydrogen Peroxide Spray and Wipes are ready-to-use non-bleach disinfectants. They are said to be ideal for powerful cleaning in the most sensitive patient areas. The spray and wipes have a 30-second to 1-minute kill time on most bacteria and viruses. They have a light scent are non-corrosive and provide one-step cleaning. The Bosworth Company 800-323-4352

I had the pleasure of meeting Tom Gillen, President /Design & Engineering for ClikTech, at the 2012 RDH Under One Roof in Las Vegas, where he was demonstrating both the ClikStik™ and the ClikRay™ system for digital and x-ray film radiography. With some hesitation I listened to what he had to say…from there my interest was sparked.

Alcohol-free Xyli-Spray fresh breath spray is 100% sweetened with natural Xylitol. It is said to help with bad breath relief while also providing a convenient and easy way for patients to enjoy the dental benefits of Xylitol. Hager Worldwide, Inc. 800-328-2335 www.hagerworldwide.com

Feel like your office has the basics down? There are likely many areas in your operatory that you are not considering. Remember to flush your vacuum lines on a daily basis to prevent buildup of debris inside the lines and pump. Buildup will reduce suction or damage the pump. Cleaning the vacuum valve and trap should also be done weekly. Cleaning and maintaining your dental waterlines is crucial to your overall operatory maintenance to prevent biofilm, but it also plays a role in handpiece maintenance to prevent blocked waterlines.

It’s January, and everyone knows what that means: New Year’s resolutions. To be sure, it’s a good time for dentists to assess the status quo, evaluate both successes and failures and set specific objectives to work toward in the dental practice during the coming months. This time of year also presents an opportunity to recommit to those strategic goals that may have been pushed to the back burner as more pressing needs arose.

The Weekly new dental products roundup is roped in and ready to go. If you've missed new product information posted during the week, now's the time to catch up with links to complete articles on each product and a video featuring those products at center stage of this article. iNDi Night Guards® Posca Brothers Dental Lab

Dentrix® MarketPlace is an online store for integrated solutions, apps and other products for the Dentrix® G5 platform.

The expansion of the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement Solution now accommodates a number of popular implant systems including Astra Tech, Biomet 3i, Nobel Biocare, Straumann and Zimmer. Clinicians who want to take advantage of this restorative-driven solution featuring custom tissue management, but who prefer to place their existing implant system can now prescribe the open platform solution.

You’ve done everything right, and your handpiece has served you well, but there comes a time when a repair is no longer cost-effective. When it’s time to make a purchase, what should you consider?

The unidose Micro EtchMaster powder blasting instrument is designed for pretreatment of metal, ceramic, porcelain and composite restorations. The tips do not clog and operate without overspray. They are powered by chairside air via a simple adapter. The tips are said to provide ideal surface preparation prior to sealants, composite and porcelain repairs, crowns, veneers, brackets, bonding, plus localized stain removal and surface polishing. GromanDental.com

Treating dentomandibular sensorimotor dysfunction boosts profitability and expands the dentist’s role.

Latex-free Bite Block Baggies are designed to cover and protect the bite block, positioning arm and x-ray media from contamination. The baggies are used by assembling the x-ray, bite block and positioner and then placing those parts into the baggie. After use, rebag for the next patient. They can be used with phosphor plate and x-ray film holders, are economically priced and are packaged 500 to a box. Flow Dental Corp. 800-356-9729 www.FlowDental.com

Preventing pathogen transmission among patients and dental health care personnel is the primary goal of infection prevention in the dental office. During the course of the work day, clinicians repeatedly perform hand hygiene, wear personal protective equipment, clean and disinfect surfaces (or apply surface barriers), sterilize instruments, maintain dental unit waterlines, and use single-use disposable items. These tasks often involve equipment and products that produce much waste, consume excess energy, and use toxic chemicals.

If there is one thing we all need to really improve, it’s our communication skills. Not just in dentistry, but everywhere. However, because this is a magazine devoted to dentistry, I’ll keep my discussion to our beloved profession.