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The new RAMVAC® Amalgam HoG from DentalEZ is said to be a high efficiency filtration system designed to safely and effectively remove harmful waste in an environmentally responsible manner.

I know an associate won't stick around for very long. I know because it happened to me several times for various reasons. It is not unusual for associates to leave the first position they take.

As of September 10th, 2015 the American Dental Association (ADA) and Darien Rowayton Bank (DRB) agreed to an exclusive arrangement to allow ADA members an opportunity to refinance existing federal and private student loans at a potentially lower interest rate.

Buddy Shafter of Bay View Dental Laboratory tells Dental Lab Products what his experience has been using PREMIOtemp temporary material from Primotec USA.

Tthe 3M True Definition Scanner was chosen as a 2015 New Product of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group.

The NX3 XTR cementation system reportedly blends the versatility of NX3 Nexus™ Third Generation Universal Dental Cement with the adhesion superiority of OptiBond™ XTR Self-Etch Universal Dental Bonding Agent for a new standard of permanent cementation for all esthetic materials.

When it comes to technology and the integration of it, there are many ways to skin the “Technology Cat.” For many, it might mean integrating computers into your daily clinical routine. Or it might mean finally embracing digital radiography and adding that component to your office armamentarium.

Alexander Wuensche and Christian Ermer talk about the Ceramill CAD/CAM system from Amann Girrbach.

Nitrous oxide has been used in the dental setting for well more than 100 years, and it is commonplace in the dental office of today. States differ on what involvement the dental assistant will have in utilizing nitrous oxide.

As millennials are becoming more important to our practices, it is vital to understand how and where we can get their attention.

Online videos are quickly becoming a powerful influence on consumers today. Why? Video is incredibly engaging. According to research published by Atlas, video is six times more effective than print or online promotions.

As the second most common OSHA violation, most dental offices already have the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) on their radar. Each office should have at least one staff member who understands the requirement to keep safety data for products both “readily available” and “up to date” in a work area regularly used by employees.

Visual Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vista Dental Products, is focused on developing transformative life changing technologies for cancer screening, detection and intervention through the use of molecular markers.

In some weird dental news, a former Air Force contractor is alleging that she was accused by coworkers of being a "Hindu witch" and that her meditation invited demons into her.

When asked about 3D technology in the dental practice, Dr. David Little makes no bones about his feelings.

With the debate about Planned Parenthood raging, Louisiana attorneys set out to put together a list of health care providers that could provide equivalent family-planning care should Planned Parenthood be defunded. However, the list included some unconventional options – options that left many people skeptical and scratching their heads.

LVI Clinical Instructor Dr. Jim McCreight and Tanya Dunlap, managing director at Perio Protect LLC, team up at the International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics (IAPA) conference held at the Las Vegas Institute on Friday, Oct. 23, to present the course Kill 'em Quick, Dead and Often.

Argen Digital has introduced a new super translucent zirconia, ArgenZ Anterior.

Remember the Jim Carrey movie, Yes Man? In it, Carrey’s character is challenged to say “yes” to everything that he’s presented with. Of course, embellishments abound, craziness ensues and he ultimately realizes the value of the word “no.” While this may just be the plot of a fictional Hollywood movie, there’s a lesson here for dentists: Don’t say yes to every opportunity, especially when it comes to dental marketing.

Propel Orthodontics, the innovator and manufacturer behind the award-winning Excellerator orthodontic driver, announced the receipt of 510(k) marketing clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

You have been looking at your production numbers and your collections numbers and they seem okay with a “little shortfall” each month in collections, so why are you stressed when you sit down to sign the payroll checks and pay the bills?

In this step-by-step technique, Luke S. Kahng shows how he creates a full-mouth solution using an implant-secured hybrid denture.

The following handpiece roundup is not comprehensive but a look at several of the many handpieces available. Additional handpiece information can be found at dentalproductsreport.com.

We recently had a chance to sit down with Angela Fuller, RDH, to discuss a research-based article that she wrote for the October edition of Dental Products Report, which discussed dental implant maintenance and instruments used to provide this service.

Purchasing a milling unit is a big decision. There are many options, features and specifications to consider, and your selection depends on what type of materials you use, how much you have allocated to spend and how your lab operates on a day-to-day basis.

Zirkonzahn's Enrico Steger discusses his company's commitment to innovation and artistry.

A new study led by University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine researchers demonstrates that a protein called Del-1, can inhibit bone loss associated with periodontitis.

You likely haven’t put much thought into improving your recall system. You rely on sending generic postcards to remind recall patients they’re due for an appointment, and you know your hygienist makes phone calls when she can.