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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) introduced the Action for Dental Health Act of 2015 (H.R. 539), a bill to support efforts nationwide to improve the dental health of underserved people. 

KaVo recently introduced the new MASTERtorque™ LUX M8700 L air-driven, high-speed handpiece.

It can be complicated to keep track of everything happening around your lab. After all, you work hard on the bench top each and every day, providing your clients great esthetics and long-lasting quality-and then you have to run a business and all that comes with that.

Our patient case study is a female, late 20s, with an anterior implant on tooth No. 10, who wanted her case taken care of as soon as possible due to her upcoming wedding.

ZEST Anchors announced the latest advancement in the CHAIRSIDE portfolio- the CHAIRSIDE Denture Prep & Polish Kit.

Completing a 7-unit lower anterior bridge using CAD/CAM scanning equipment requires a variety of detailed steps. Fortunately, today’s modern CAD/CAM systems, such as Sirona’s inLab system, can help speed up and simplify scanning, designing and milling.

A Wisconsin dental practice participates in an oral care product recycling program designed to keep toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, floss containers and mouthwash containers out of landfills.

A dentist and a lab technician show how to work together to repair a previously failed case.

Luke S. Kahng, CDT, goes through a step by step technique on how to complete a implant maxillary and mandibular reconstruction.

In this case study, a 70-year-old individual with advanced periodontally involved teeth having class three mobility presented for comprehensive implant restorations.

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." -- Alan Watts

Sirona Dental, Inc. recently unveiled the inLab MC X5 disc milling unit, a new milling option for dental laboratories. The inLab MC X5, a five-axis milling and grinding machine, is designed to process a variety of material discs and blocks while seamlessly switching between both wet and dry functions. 

Over the years, I have poured numerous models while continually striving to make this task as efficient and easy as possible.

Although the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved children's access to dental services, the situation for adults is getting worse, new research states.

By now, most of us are familiar with the concept of digital scanning. However, if it’s been awhile since you’ve thought about whether you should add one of these devices to your practice, now would be a great time to review.

As more and more dentists begin to implement digital scanning technology in the office, laboratories stand to reap the benefits of this conversion as well.

Christian Campian at BonaDent discussed Ivoclar Vivadent's SR Phonares II with Dental Lab Products' Danielle Toth.

Patients are more involved In the development of their restorative treatment plans, and their expectations continue to increase. As a clinician, I believe an ideal restoration requires the perfect blend of durability, esthetics and strength. 

The LOCATOR® Overdenture Implant System (LODI) from ZEST Anchors is said to offer a predictable and durable implant retained overdenture for patients requiring an effective, cost-conscious technique for securing their dentures.

California dentist Leopold Weinstein, 63, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to two rival dentist practices, according to authorities.

The Swish™ Implant System from Implant Direct now reportedly offers the simplicity of one surgical tray and one price at any level.

With bright white heads constructed of durable, high-performance ceramic, Komet USA’s Ceramic Cutters pair intuitive, gentle operation with absolute precision for shaping, trimming and cutting acrylic. 

I’ll admit, I watched every bit of the most recent Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, including the halftime show featuring Katy Perry. Personally, I thought the halftime show was awesome … but it wasn’t long after its conclusion that I saw that an Internet and social media sensation had been born - Left Shark.

Healthcare data is always going to be at risk. Breaches continue to grab all of the headlines, and dental providers are exposed to the same risk.

A former California dentist is suspected of stealing more than $21,000 from seven banks, according to authorities.

EGS, the Italian 3D technologies company, will be attending LMT Lab Day Chicago. During these two days EGS will present updates of its core products and will offer 10 free full licenses of the latest update of DentalCad 4 as a prize to the visitors that will participate in a drawing.

Zahn Dental, the exclusive distributor of Noritake Kuraray’s KATANA™ zirconia, has announced the material is now available in new shades.

We recently talked to Dr. Brien Hsu and his assistant, Teresa Munoz, RDA, about their recent purchase of RAYSCAN  α – Expert, a multi-function digital extraoral imaging system with 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), panoramic and cephalometric capabilities.