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Quip, a new company that says it believes good design offers more effective solutions to personal care than gimmicks and technology, released a simplistic toothbrush that has both professionals and consumers buzzing.

Peri-implantitis has become an important long-term failure mechanism of implants due to non-detected excess cement.

Being the kind of practitioner we all desire to be requires a serious commitment.

Having had the pleasure the past few years of helping practices transition to electronic health records (including prescribing systems), I was excited to see that New York State was making ePrescribing (eRX) mandatory for both medical and dental providers beginning March 27, 2016.

When seating esthetic posterior metal-free restorations, the ultimate success of the treatment depends on the adhesive techniques and materials used for placement. 

Designed for simplified storage, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of dental burs, diamonds and endodontic and sonic tips, Komet® stainless-steel bur blocks feature silicone plugs that hold the instruments securely in place, preventing them from falling out even in the event of sudden movement. 

Entering its 13th year, the Give Kids a Smile program (an initiative of the American Dental Association) has brought on a new member of the team: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner Jeff Gordon – a champion of the race tracks and of pediatric health.  

In honor of February serving as National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDHM), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, an authority on children's oral health, invites parents and caregivers to fight the leading chronic infectious disease among children in the United States: tooth decay, also known as the Mouth Monsters.

Through experience and knowledge, it is a dental technician’s duty to foresee the final outcome from an esthetic standpoint when a less than ideal situation is presented.

Mass media face tight restrictions on time and space. There are limited minutes to deliver the message in a fast-changing, ever-more complex world, and the tendency can be to oversimplify.

Many of the dental leaders I speak to say that they are one person at work, and when they get home they become themselves.    Sound familiar? 

I’m very proud to have these individuals serving as the inaugural members of the Modern Dental Assistant Editorial Advisory Board.

One Shot Uni-Layer HT has the potential to increase your laboratory’s productivity exponentially by speeding up your initial buildup to just minutes, all while producing an ideally natural-looking restoration.

Over the past 30 years, I have often been thwarted in my attempts to locate a size 35 soft toothbrush in a grocery or drug store, so I can imagine the frustration patients feel trying to follow my home care recommendations at home. 

Over the years, we have seen many practices struggle to navigate difficult waters. In fact, it seems that lately, there are an alarming number of dental practices having serious challenges staying on course. 

DUX Dental announced this week it has added new items to two of its popular product lines.

Aurident, Inc., a dental alloy manufacturer that also offers refining and milling services, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary this November. 

New 3M ESPE Filtek Bulk Fill Posterior Restorative promises faster and easier procedures as a one-step placement bulk fill material that offers stress relief and excellent wear resistance, as well as the ability to place up to 5mm in one increment.

Aurident, Inc. has introduced a brand-new milling option for labs looking to mill titanium at an affordable price point.

Our industry is currently buzzing about a deflate debate … and I’m not referring to the Super Bowl! Our post last week on the numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics initiated more controversy than the Go Daddy commercial pulled from its potential showing for the Super Bowl!

Mastering direct composite restorations.

Looking for the latest dental fee information for your state or region? Look no further than this exclusive report from Sikka Software and Dental Products Report.

As most of you are aware at this point, there is a mandate for all providers in New York State to begin prescribing electronically (eRX) beginning March 27, 2015.

DentalPost, an online and mobile job board for the dental industry, announced it has launched a new candidate matching feature for its members.

Looking for the latest hourly and annual salary numbers for dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington? Check out the numbers below.

If you ask most dental professionals what they enjoy most about their jobs, many will quickly say, “Interacting with the patients.” There’s no question that social interaction with patients and seeing their lives transformed through improving their oral health is an awesome thing that keeps many of you coming back to the practice day after day after day. However, at the end of the day, we all like to know that our financial needs and wants are being taken care of as well.

Working with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, below are the average hourly and mean annual wages for dentists, hygienists and dental assistants in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) will host its annual spring conference at the Hilton Chicago on May 2-3, 2015.

D?UX Dental expanded its line of bur blocks with a new product that features drain holes to prevent rust and an attached cover to protect burs from damage. The new bur block is compatible with handpieces, friction grip  and latch burs.

TAUB Products, a longtime manufacturer of dental consumable products, announced the launch of Zero-G bio implant cement.