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Maya Angelou once said, “When you know better, you do better.” This quote echoes a simple and forgiving truth in all aspects of patient care; it’s about lifelong learning. When it comes to periodontal therapy, both clinician and patient benefit from heeding this poignant statement of awareness.

Lateral condensation with standardized gutta percha points in combination with a root-canal sealer is a commonly accepted technique. In this method, once the master gutta percha point has been fitted, the canal is ready to be filled using subsequent points: the spreader is placed as far as possible into the canal toward the apex, and it is spread from side to side to compress the gutta percha and sealer against the walls until there is no more room for additional points.

Do you think you can retire comfortably and live the lifestyle you want to lead? You may think the answer is yes

"We saw a record-setting past 12 months that included new products, industry recognition, membership growth and strategic new hires. It is an honor to be recognized for the accomplishments and growth and we're thrilled to make our mark on the list," says Tonya Lanthier, founder and CEO of DentalPost.

You wouldn’t examine a patient without proper PPE. Don’t run your practice without a well-written employee handbook that protects you against staff misunderstandings and even lawsuits.

That’s where dental professionals can play a key role in identifying patients at risk and helping them get the proper care when needed.

The dentists were shown a picture of the President's smile during the White House Correspondents Dinner in Apri and asked to supply a diagnosis. They were given a cropped photograph and not told the identity of the smile.

Called Planmeca FIT and comprised of the PlanScan scanner, PlanCAD software and PlanMill 40 mill as a fully integrated open CAD/CAM system for same-day dentistry, the FIT system is said to provide a digital workflow that combines exceptional patient experience and convenience as well as high quality restorations with the perfect fit.

The reportedly devout Christian says he was victimized by a drug gang via email. He attempted to bring about 10 lbs. of cocaine, worth about $1 million, hidden in 27 bars of soap to Australia from India.

Researchers from the Cochrane Oral Health Group, however, did find data suggesting water fluoridation may reduce cavities in children, although they most of the studies were conducted before widespread adoption of preventive measures such as fluoridated toothpaste and sealants.

Dr. Walker remembers vividly being in pain, sitting in the middle of an exam during her dental school days. Her shoulders hurt. Her back hurt. She could think of little other than counting the minutes until she could be done and lying flat on her back in her room.

While people go into dental lab work for different reasons, ultimately it is still a job, and everyone wants to advance and be respected for their work. Does having a CDT certification matter in that respect?

The Soft Chrome Cobalt discs can be wet or dry-milled on any machine, don't require special burs or strategies, and are intended to decrease the lab's need to outsource non-precious metal restorations.

Stories on all types of media question whether victims of sexual harassment, rape, bullying, poverty and more are at least partially to blame for their circumstances. How often do oral health professionals do the same-blame the victim for new or continuing conditions?

The Wonder Z-Ring reportedly provides an even thermal heat zone that optimizes the effects of heating up and cooling down.

With buffering, practitioners reportedly can be more productive, efficient and profitable while providing a more comfortable experience. One of the most innovative components of the system is said to be Anutra Feedback Aspiration Syringe®.

Up to 12 CE credits can be earned, and a $300 early bird discount is being offered to DPR readers until September 10. One of the speakers at 3DU is Dr. John Flucke, the chief dental editor and technology editor for Dental Products Report.

Those numbers are from new market research compiled for the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) by Valmont Research, which includes data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Recently, Carbonaro moved his magic and trickery inside the dental practice and pulled the wool over one man's eyes. Posing as a dental professional, Carbonaro soon has a dental patient believing that a "tooth tracker" has pulled the patient into a secret plot of some kind.

The company was recognized for its commitment to help increase diversity and cultural competency in the health care professions. Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Henry Schein, accepted the honor on behalf of the company at the Quindecennial Healthcare Diversity Awards, held June 25 at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York, N.Y.

The North American dental lasers market was valued at $58.4 million in 2014 and is estimated to reach $90.7 million by 2019 at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2 percent from 2014 to 2019, according to MicroMarket Monitor, which publishes 12,000 market research reports on micro markets annually..

Now, these technologies are used by dental laboratory technicians every day, and patients are glad for it.

It was all thanks to NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 3M Chevrolet SS; NASCAR celebrities; 3M ESPE Dental; the ADA Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile® program; CareCredi;, Henry Schein Cares; and Church & Dwight.

More than 100 Ostrow faculty and students provided free comprehensive dental care last week to athletes with intellectual disabilities as part of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program. It was the first time such comprehensive care - including extractions, restorations and root canals - had been offered to the athletes with intellectual disabilities, who often have poorer oral health than their typically developing peers, research shows

Complementing Straumann’s edentulous solutions portfolio, the Straumann® CARES® Advanced Fixed Bar-commonly referred to as a hybrid bar-offers a direct connection to implants or to Straumann’s screw-retained abutments and delivers a one-piece solution.

We recently spoke with Zirkonzahn’s Wilfried Tratter, MDT, about Zirkonzahn’s commitment to the entire laboratory workflow.

With the new Colgate Total® Daily Repair Toothpaste, consumers are encouraged to be proactive about their oral health. The toothpaste contains a multi-active formula said to help repair early teeth and gum damage before many even know it exists.

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.

As they prepare to launch their newest option, the DWX-4W wet mill, we talked with Brian Brooks, senior product manager-Dental Solutions, Roland DGA, about the new mill, how Roland continually pursues inovation and how the new mill fits into existing workflows.

Building on the success of its antioxidant oral care product line, Dallas-based PerioSciences LLC launched Dry Mouth AO ProGel and a new mild formula of its Hydrating AO ProRinse.