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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.

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.