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Of course, Dr. Flucke wasn’t the only DPR Editorial Advisory Board member interested in yesterday’s news. Before leaving to attend the CEREC 30 conference in Las Vegas, where Sirona is sure to discuss the merger at length, Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, MADAA, admitted she was “shocked” when she heard the news but quickly added that she was very intrigued by the possibilities that lie ahead.

The iTero Element Intraoral Scanner is designed to fit your practice even better than before. Whether you are a general practitioner or orthodontist, the iTero Element is designed to deliver speed, reliability, intuitive operations and outstanding visualization capabilities.

Veracia SA teeth are engineered to self-articulate during occlusion through strategically placed fissures and grinding facets regardless of the occlusal concept used.

Criminals be warned: Leaving a tooth fragment at a crime scene could be your undoing. A new test lets police determine important identifying information about suspected perpetrators from tooth samples.

As a Dental Assistant Program Director and Dental Assistant Instructor in Indianapolis, Amy Applegate is proud to deliver a solid education to her students.

The innovative varnish system of Fluor Protector S features a homogeneously dissolved fluoride source said to ensure immediate availability of the fluoride.

Blueberries are a popular snack, but do their benefits go beyond their satisfying taste? Absolutely, says a new study by the American Chemical Society, which found that blueberries could help treat periodontitis and reduce the need for antibiotic therapy.

She was very dissatisfied with her smile, which led her to visit the dentist in the first place, but also concerned about cost.

There are numerous techniques and a wide array of bonding agents available to today’s clinicians. Any of the techniques will work when performed correctly, and if you are currently pleased with your own bonding technique, don’t change.

At its simplest, cavity preparation involves the mechanical alteration of tooth structure to remove caries and to create a compatible foundation for subsequent restoration that returns the tooth to proper morphology, function and esthetics.

We recently spoke to John Just, the director of technical support at ETI Digital Technology, to learn about two such unique offerings.

We can produce restorations at a more predictable level with less cost than we were able to in the past, and, as an added bonus, the product is better! It is another option available to us and, many say, the wave of the future.

We can produce restorations at a more predictable level with less cost than we were able to in the past, and, as an added bonus, the product is better! It is another option available to us and, many say, the wave of the future.

With a new chimney height option of 5.5 mm, the Variobase for Crown can be customized down to a height of 3.5 mm, a design choice intended to ensure an ideal restorative solution for the patient

Health care credit cards can be used for a variety of expenses, including dentistry. However, many consumers don't understand their options or how they work.

His talk, part of the Corporate Forum series, will focus on his usage of prescription trays and the real-world results he's documented with patients in his own office since 2007.

I recently chatted with Dr. Cynthia Brattesani, a dentist in San Francisco who is well known for her passion for the patient and technology. During our talk, we discussed SOPROCARE and SOPROLIFE from Acteon North America, both products that are in her practice and were recently named as part of the Best of Class winners for 2015.

During the recent American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) meeting in Nashville, eight women were selected by Patterson Dental to receive scholarships toward the conference.

Taking advantage of a highly ignored fabrication and marketing tool.

This year, more than 5,000 children will participate in the program. Since its inception in 1998, more than 32,000 children are said to have headed back to school equipped for success.

When it comes to transition or retirement, dentists have several options. They can sell their practices, find associates or simply throw their hands up and reduce office hours and production until they end up closing shop.

He’s a 30-something professional with impeccable home care, routine professional dental care and seemingly excellent overall health. He has never smoked. He eats well and gets plenty of exercise

The user preselects the three closest shades and takes a photograph of the teeth and the selected shades.

“Your job is being eliminated!” Those are words you never dream you’ll hear … but this is reality and you are really hearing, “You’re fired.” Your first thoughts are of shock. Why are they eliminating my job? I don’t get it.

Editor's Note: Based on his extensive experience with dentists over the past 30 years, Dr. Roger P. Levin has authored a new book entitled, "The 31 Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make."

Currently, the famed dental-bur manufacturer has an Amazon storefront offering several of its most popular dental kits and burs, each available for easy ordering and free shipping through Amazon Prime.

Read on to see what 20 dental patients said about their visit with their hygienist … and see if any of these patients might be yours. Then check out the best dental-related tweets we found in June and also the ones that we found in July.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the latest salary numbers for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants in all 50 states. We gave you the numbers for May 2013 earlier this year (along with some analysis) when they came out.

A new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found 77 percent of dentists do. It also found that more than half of dentists (54 percent) believe it is their responsibility to conduct these screenings.

The first step is the first office visit at the first inkling that a CRP (cast removable partial) is necessary.