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You’re familiar with Western Union right? Right? Of course you are. At one point in time, they were reportedly the second largest telegraph company in the world.

As technicians, we all want to be comfortable with the workflow to process cases through the lab. Most technicians are most comfortable with what they have been doing for years. They may bring CAD/CAM into the process here and there, but they haven’t fully given in to the digital revolution. Yet, with a greater understanding of today’s machines and software, the dental lab can improve on this, providing more precise restorations while still improving turnaround time.

To help orthodontists and physicians more accurately treat children who need orthodontic or other craniofacial interventions, a team of researchers from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and several other universities is conducting the largest study of craniofacial growth in different facial types in the world.

A New York man was left gnashing his teeth in frustration last week when he lost a malpractice judgment against a local dentist on appeal.

For a limited time, the Silverman Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry is offering free kits to create more than 10 EasySmile LifeLike Veneers® per month in conjunction with its ongoing coaching program.

This month, Crosstex International donated $20,000 in proceeds from its Pink with a Purpose campaign to New York’s Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Dr. Lou Graham, DDS, is all about new dental technology and how the industry changes with new advancements.

Knowing that continuing education is the cornerstone of maintaining relevance and providing the best patient care, 3M Unitek created the online interactive training website, 3Munitektraining.com.

VITA North America has expanded the VITABLOCS product line to include a wider range of VITA Shades.

Nearly two in five American adults (39 percent) say they have limited or will delay dental care due to their financial situation, a number that has increased by nearly 8 percent in the past two years.

Successful endodontic treatment relies heavily on proper preparation of the access cavity. Sufficient, straight-line access to the root canal ensures all canals are properly exposed and adds to the predictability of endodontic treatment. It also enables the endodontic files to work smoothly and with less stress to the NiTi file.

We compiled the top five website problems that keep new patients away from your dental practice.

It seems some people never learn. A 49-year-old Cleveland man was arrested for the 111th time while fleeing from police after stealing $52 in toothpaste from a Walgreens store, according to authorities.

Renfert USA has recently introduced two dust extractors, the SILENT compact and SILENT compactCAM.

A-dec announced the launch of the new A-dec 300 chair (model 311) and delivery system (model 336). Along with a competitive price point, the A-dec 300 is said to offer a complete solution with the ability to specifically configure the design for each practice.

Introduced at the 2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is the new DEXIS DEXshield, a dental X-ray position indicating device and a patented patient protective shield.

What you thought you may know about oral cancer prevention may not be true – get the facts in our checklist.

Dental and laboratory experts weigh in on what dental technicians need to know about the new workflow.

Contrary to some parents' popular belief, their children aren't born with a fear of the dentist; rather, the apple may not fall far from the tree. A new nationwide survey nfrom Delta Dental Plans Association finds children may be picking up on their parents' fear of visiting the dentist.

Exposure to dental X-rays has been significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer. Recent studies have shown that dentists and dental assistants have an increased risk of thyroid cancer, as well as other diseases including meningiomas and salivary tumors.

Oral-B, a worldwide leader in oral care, unveiled improvements to its app that connects to its highest performing toothbrushes by reportedly creating seamless brushing routines and allowing for expanded professional guidance.

When you think about it, the process of creating a restoration is sort of a miracle. The fact that a piece of human anatomy can be replicated quickly and at reasonable expense is nothing short of astounding.

By enabling the digital production of monolithic zirconia crowns and bridges, CloudPoint™ from Glidewell Laboratories reportedly offers dental labs the most affordable means of providing the CAD/CAM-produced restorations that doctors demand. CloudPoint is a complete one-stop solution, unlocking a digital portal through which cases can be scanned, designed, managed and produced.

Change is inevitable, and it frequently comes painfully to the forefront of our existence.

Clinicians everywhere know the value that loupes bring to their dental practice, but how do you know when it’s time to change your loupes?