Vigilant Biosciences™ to exhibit and present at IDS 2015
March 9th 2015Vigilant Biosciences, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer, announced it will debut 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, being held March 10-14, 2015 in Cologne, Germany.
3D Systems and Henry Schein enter multinational distribution agreement
March 9th 20153D Systems announced it has entered into a multinational distribution agreement with Henry Schein, Inc., the world’s largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners.
Hu-Friedy's IMS Infinity Series Cassettes reportedly combine function and fashion
March 9th 2015Hu-Friedy IMS Infinity Series Cassettes feature an innovative hole pattern and rail design that are said to significantly increase exposure to instruments during reprocessing, creating an optimal environment for cleaning and sterilization.
ClearData to provide cloud solution for Henry Schein's Dentrix Enterprise
March 9th 2015ClearDATA Networks, Inc., a leading provider of health care cloud computing platform and services, announced a new agreement with Henry Schein, Inc. to offer Dentrix Enterprise as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) practice management system.
From traditional to now: Taking your lab from the past into the future
March 6th 2015It should come as no surprise that the dental lab industry has-and continues to-grow and evolve. From George Washington’s ivory dentures (despite what you heard on the elementary school playground, they were not wooden) to porcelain-fused to metal crowns to today’s all-digital, full-arch cases, the way we do things has constantly grown. Even within the modern CAD/CAM systems, progress continues.
The List: Top 3 products that can help your dental clients take better impressions
March 6th 2015While the technology surrounding dental impressions has come a long way, you may still have some problems with them. This month's list focuses on the top 3 products that can help your dental clients take better impressions.
Brasseler unveils new brand identity at CMW
March 5th 2015Brasseler USA®, a premier dental instrumentation company in North America, recently introduced a new branding initiative to be implemented throughout 2015 and beyond. The company unveiled some of the components of its recent efforts, such as a refreshed logo, at an exclusive reception held for members of the media at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting.
How to use 3M ESPE Scotchbond Universal Adhesive in a selective-etch application
March 5th 2015Previously, the etching mode clinicians used was dictated by the brand of adhesive. Now, with the advent of 3M™ ESPE™ Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, clinicians can choose between self-, selective- or total-etch techniques, all from the same “universal” adhesive.
Orkos Award for Successful Gum Disease Treatment awarded to Dr. Greg Gist
March 4th 2015Dr. Greg Gist of Southlake, Texas was recently named the latest recipient of the Orkos Award. Perio Protect presented Dr. Gist the award for his case study that resulted in successful long-term treatment of a patient with gum disease.
Straumann introduces comprehensive solution for treating edentulous patients
March 4th 2015By the year 2020, it is estimated that some 38 million adults in the U.S. will be in need of one or two complete dentures. Traditionally, people suffering from severely damaged, "hopeless" dentition had little alternative than to have their remaining teeth removed and replace them with traditional dentures. The functional limitations and low self-esteem associated with unanchored dentures are well known and well documented.
Evidence, hype or manipulation?
March 3rd 2015- "Aging is a risk factor for oral cancer" - "Everyone needs to floss" - "Restorative dentistry restores oral health" What is the truth and current science behind these statements? The automatic answer has a high likelihood of being dated, incorrect or incomplete. The public and many of us believe what happens in clinical dental hygiene practice is based on science. Yet, is it?
The top 5 reasons to really think about oral cancer
March 3rd 2015April is Oral and Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, a time to pause to consider the ravages of this disease and rededicate our efforts as oral health care providers to do our part to find oral and oropharyngeal cancers at an early stage.
Breaking the law, dental hygiene style
March 3rd 2015Dental hygienists are arguably an officious bunch. They love their rules; they trot them out like prize ponies, showing everyone that they know the score and were taught well. But U.S. dental hygienists have a secret. They are thugs, and they don’t even know it.
Patterson Companies launches dentalsupplyintegrity.com
March 3rd 2015As an industry leader in supply chain integrity, Patterson Companies, Inc. announced its Patterson Dental business is launching an educational campaign, highlighted by its new website located at dentalsupplyintegrity.com, to help protect dentists and their patients from purchasing or using potentially unsafe gray market dental products. Patterson’s initiative was introduced at the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting held in Chicago on February 26-28, 2015.
The top 10 Instagram videos from the recent Chicago Midwinter Meeting
March 2nd 2015When the editors of Dental Products Report took to the show floor at the recent Chicago Midwinter Meeting, it was an all-out social media onslaught. Not only were our Facebook and Twitter feeds overflowing, but we were also introducing our readers and viewers to the DPR Instagram account. Make sure you follow DPR on Instagram by clicking here.
How to perform efficient and accurate pick-up of denture attachment housings
March 2nd 2015ZEST Anchors has introduced the CHAIRSIDE Denture Prep & Polish Kit, the latest in its CHAIRSIDE products portfolio. Designed for efficient and accurate pick-up of denture attachment housings, the kit is the latest addition to ZEST’s CHAIRSIDE portfolio.
KaVo Kerr Group to present 35+ new products at the upcoming IDS conference
March 2nd 2015KaVo Kerr Group has announced plans to present over 35 new products at the 36th International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne. The meeting, which takes place March 10?14, 2015, expects more than 125,000 attendees from 149 different countries.
New study finds beaver teeth could provide insight on human tooth decay
March 2nd 2015Strong teeth for beavers are a must (you try cutting down a tree with your incisors!), but how do they keep those chompers healthy and tough without access to fluoride or a toothbrush? A new study out of Northwestern University reports that beavers have natural protection against tooth decay built into the chemical structure of their teeth.
Convergent Dental partners with Benco Dental
March 1st 2015Convergent Dental Inc., a privately held dental equipment and technology company, announced it has partnered with Benco Dental, the largest privately owned, full-service distributor of dental supplies, dental equipment, dental consulting and equipment services in the United States.