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It was recently announced that the Hydro-Plus Whitening Flosser, a home whitening and water flossing system, will be coming soon to Kickstarter. The flosser uses shower functionality to better the user's overall oral health and teeth appearance. 

Having assisted practices with obtaining money through the EHR incentive program for the past few years, I regularly get calls from office managers and providers wanting more information about how to take advantage of the federal and state money available for using a certified EHR.

Developed to enhance the periodontal health of restored teeth by creating non-traumatic crown margins, Komet® guide-pin diamonds produce controlled, homogeneous shoulder preparations with defined, uniform cutting depths.

It’s all just ones and zeroes, off and on. It’s just that simple. It’s hard to believe that when a 25-year-old Texas Instruments engineer named Jack Kilby demonstrated the first integrated circuit, one person’s response was “But what is it good for?” That little integrated circuit, the off or on, the one or zero, gave birth to the digital revolution.

The International Dental Show is a great place to see and learn about new dental products, emerging technology and the latest dental news, and Dental Products Report wants to ensure you don't miss a thing.  Whether you are in Cologne at the show or are keeping tabs on the conference from afar, you can stay up-to-date with all the latest action with DPR's new comprehensive IDS coverage page.

On a recent Google Hangout, Anastasia Turchetta, RDH, chatted with Jen Post, RDH, an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, about how fluoride works and if it is safe. 

At the International Dental Show (IDS), Nobel Biocare is unveiling a new, complete, cement-free treatment concept developed to address the most common challenges faced when restoring molar teeth. The solution features a choice of new wide-platform implants and restorative options designed specifically for the posterior region. Also being launched at IDS is an entire new parallel-walled implant system, NobelParallel Conical Connection (CC).

3Shape released TRIOS®3 – a significantly smaller, lighter and faster version of its award-winning intraoral scanner and digital impression solution at the 36th International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany.

Ivoclar Vivadent made several product announcements at IDS 2015.

The Hanau, Germany-based dental manufacturer Heraeus Kulzer and the Canadian digital specialist Dental Wings are breaking new ground in CAD/CAM manufacturing.

Digital systems are not to be excluded from modern dental medicine any more. Like no other company in the dental industry, Sirona has digitalized dentistry and developed integration and linking of systems. The aim is to support the work of dentists with modern instruments and equipment, as well as efficient workflows and optimal comfort during treatment.

Stratasys Ltd., a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, introduced the Objet260 Dental Selection 3D Printer at the International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany. Leveraging Stratasys’ unique triple-jetting technology, the Objet260 Dental Selection is said to raise the bar in 3D printed dental model realism to improve the accuracy and efficacy of digital dentistry.

After an exciting weekend, my two teams are set. Villanova won the Big East and Notre Dame took the ACC Championship. The bracket has been announced and Nova is a #1 seed in the East. The Irish are a #3 seed in the Midwest. It’s March. It’s time for some Madness. Here we go!

BIOLASE, a global leader in lasers, introduced dentistry’s first-ever practice growth guarantee with the new, advanced WaterLase iPlus 2.0, the next generation of the all-tissue laser. WaterLase iPlus 2.0 is said to include important innovations and improvements resulting in satisfied patients and dental practice growth.

During the recent IDS meeting in Cologne, Germany, Modern Dental Assistant took a few moments to sit down with Angela (Guanzini) Severance, RDA, CDD, the founder of NinjaDentistry.com and member of the Modern Dental Assistant Editorial Advisory Board.

3Shape was started by two ambitious graduate students, then in their 20s. In less than a decade, it has facilitated major digital breakthroughs that benefit various major industries.

3Shape introduced two new lab scanners, the D2000 and D1000. The scanners are equipped with 4 x 5.0 MP cameras and high-quality mechanics to improve scanning accuracy and new multi-line technology for increased scanning speeds.

When it comes to work on composite fillings, the standard procedure is starting with a tungsten carbide finisher, followed by diamond interspersed polishers. Up to now, Komet has been offering a three-step and a one-step polishing system. Now it has closed the gap by adding a two-step system.

During the recent IDS meeting in Cologne, Germany, the Dental Products Report crew stopped by the MOMBrush booth to learn more about their tech-savvy system that teaches good brushing habits to dental patients of all ages.

Another IDS (International Dental Show) has come to an end. DPR and DLP sent editors to check out the latest products launches and industry news-we saw everything from a gold-painted Porsche to a dancing robot.

Many dental diseases are caused by the overgrowth of oral bacteria, and are typically treated with antibiotics. However, with the rise in antibiotic resistance, new approaches are needed to address and treat dental disease.

Marketing is always changing, and dental practices are always looking for new patients. Now is the best time to regroup and upgrade your marketing plans and efforts. But how do you turn your office into a dental marketing machine?

Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer, debuted its OncAlert Oral Cancer Risk Assessment System in Hall 4.2 Booth #N049 at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2015, the world's leading tradeshow for the dental industry, in Cologne, Germany.