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A new study finds that Medicaid dental coverage alone isn't enough to stop preventable dental emergencies.

When it comes to implant dentistry and immediate placement protocols (IPP), the current consensus is that tighter is better for primary stability in implant placement. But that might not be true.

Harald Bürke, R&D expert in dental ceramics at Ivoclar Vivadent, tells Dental Lab Products how the latest in press ceramics, the IPS e.max Press Multi, came together.

The Aquasil Ultra Single-Unit Procedure Kit offers a unique combination of products to help ensure a predictably perfect impression every time.

If current trends hold, kids across the nation can expect a good Halloween.

Your hands are integral to your work. Because of sustained grips and prolonged awkward postures dental professionals must employ throughout the day, they experience nearly four times the prevalence of hand, wrist and arm pain found in the general public.

When a new patient calls your office, do your staff members give them a great phone experience?

The Trojan horse ploy worked for the Greeks, and now it’s working for researchers, too. A team from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is employing the age-old strategy to combat a common oral fungus – and it appears they will win the battle.

"Wellness travel" is close to becoming a half-billion-dollar industry, according to a new report.

Las Vegas is a popular place to celebrate 21st birthdays, and Patterson Dental chose the city as the locale to commemorate practice management software Eaglesoft’s big day. But at this event, unlike the trendy slogan, what happened in Vegas, wasn’t meant to stay in Vegas.

Knock an adult tooth out, and you’re out of luck: Humans only get two sets of teeth that have to last for an entire lifetime. Not true for one type of fish, that can constantly regrow teeth to replace missing ones – a fish that researchers hope holds the secret to tooth regeneration in humans.

Renfert has unveiled a brand-new caliper solution, the Calipretto CR, that is said to be non-marking and capable of measuring even the thinnest wall margins.

Microcopy, a leader in the design and development of innovative products for the dental industry, is once again supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its 2015 “Pink to Make You Think” campaign.

A new study suggests women have more anxiety when they go to the dentist, but that expectation of pain results in a higher pain threshold than male patients.

Ivoclar Vivadent has announced the latest furnace in the Programat line, the S1 1600 sintering furnace.

Plaque HD™ uses Targetol Technology™, which contains disclosing agents to identify plaque buildup and color it green.

When it comes to credit cards, most Americans are engaging in a whole lot of wishful thinking, according to a new survey.

America's aging infrastructure means traffic jams are becoming more and more common on America's roads and highways. But there's another option, one that's also gaining in popularity. Biking to work.

It’s a dark and stormy night in the small town where your dental practice is located. It’s also one of the first late, late afternoons you’ve worked in the practice since it relocated from the center of town to a new location out by the lake.

People undergoing root canals may have gained a powerful, if tiny, new ally. Researchers from the UCLA School of Dentistry have found that using nanodiamonds to fortify a material used in the procedure could significantly improve outcomes for patients.

The Greater New York Dental Meeting and ADA Annual Meeting are right around the corner, and there will be plenty of new dental products to see at this much-anticipated shows.

What makes a city a great place to live? The answer can vary depending on a person's generation. These cities are the best bets for people 35 and under.

As we enter the fall season, chances are that you have patients with remaining dental benefits who also require dental care. According to Forbes, only three percent of patients use all of their benefits in a given year.

Midmark Corporation announced the appointment of Dr. Anne Eiting Klamar as chair of the board of directors.

Komet USA’s seven-instrument crown-preparation kits have been developed to meet the challenges and practicalities of preparations for all-ceramic crowns.

Young Innovations, Inc. and Oral-B, two widely recognized and respected brands with deep dental industry expertise, are now partners in creating professional dental products.

You all think it, but it is taboo to say out loud … so I will do the talking for you.

In this 10 Questions article with Dental Lab Products, Rita Acquafredda explains how Zahn Dental works with laboratories to bring the digital workflow to the benchtop.

Anyone who’s had a fixed orthodontic appliance knows how frustrating oral hygiene can become. Fixed appliances often make the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and plaque, which can accumulate under the appliance. In an attempt to abort development of bacteria, researchers recently examined if daily doses of xylitol could make a difference.

It’s a monthly ritual. A mystery shopper calls your practice, chats with a random staff member and delivers a score. Your staff member has been rated on a scale of one to five for her phone skills. But do the rubrics mystery shoppers use really measure the abilities of your staff?