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Henry Schein MaxiWipe LA disinfecting towelettes are low-alcohol disinfectant towelettes that are said to clean and disinfect hard, nonporous surfaces and patient-care equipment.

Henry Schein Criterion CR powder-free chloroprene exam gloves are said to offer the feel and elasticity of latex gloves without the worry of allergic reactions to latex or nitrile.

Would you ask a patient to invest in veneers before treating their dental pain? Not likely! Nor would you have your car painted if it needed a transmission, brakes, tires and a front-end alignment. So, why would you consider refreshing your office (fit and finish) without first addressing the challenges that have evolved since the days that the carpet was new, the paint was fresh and the wall coverings were in style? 

In this Q&A, we spoke with Russell D. Nishimura, DDS; professor emeritus, UCLA School of Dentistry; fellow, Academy of Osseointegration; and Steven J. Rosenstein, DMD, FAGD, about how general practitioners can establish a referral network, its advantages and the future of the dental implant industry.

Patterson Companies, Inc. today announced that the company has agreed to acquire Holt Dental Supply, Inc., a regional dental supply company located near Milwaukee, Wisc.

Simplifying Class II procedures can save a practice time - and money. The Class II Total Practice Solution by DENTSPLY Caulk is a comprehensive system that helps provide more accurate, efficient outcomes. 

DataMotion's secure messaging can have multiple benefits for a dental practice. Here are the top five: 

In a move that brings together a leading lab distributor and support partner and a major manufacturer of dental lab equipment and materials, Amann Girrbach and Custom Automated Prosthetics (CAP) have announced a North American partnership for distribution, sales and customer support.

As the clock winds down on 2014, more and more patients are trying to squeeze the last pennies out of their dental insurance and make sure they have taken advantage of every opportunity to improve their oral health. With that in mind, the end of the year can be one of the craziest times for dental practices.

Eddie: You surprised to see us, Clark? Clark: Oh, Eddie ... If I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet, I wouldn't be more surprised than I am now.

SurgiTel® announced the debut of the world’s first touch-free headlight LED, The Eclipse™ LED.

Dent Corp recently announced the debut of Gutta Heat, a convenient chairside heating system designed to warm Gutta Percha.  

We have all been there. The details may be slightly different but the end result is the same.

SmartPractice® announced the debut of the new Le Soothe® Sapphire™ polychloroprene exam gloves, designed to minimize the potential for dry, chapped hands.

Each year, Dr. John Flucke shares his predictions for emerging and continuing dental industry trends in the coming year. Here are his predictions for 2015.

To recruit new patients to your practice you need to get found. Getting found online involves the art of perfecting Search Engine Optimization techniques. Prospective patients can't consider your procedures or practice if they don't know you exist. 

Are you looking for a new handpiece option to improve your cutting and shaping abilities? Zubler USA hopes it has a new solution.

Sikka Software Corporation is preparing for its 2015 Optimization Summit, scheduled for February 12-13 at the Monterey Marriott in Monterey, Calif.

In this installment of What Would Dayna Do?, Dayna Johnson answers a couple of questions from a dental office manager based in Michigan.

Sunstar Americas recently announced a new extension to its guided bone regeneration portfolio with the introduction of GUIDOR® easy-graft® CLASSIC Alloplastic Bone Grafting System.

Dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca USA originally developed Planmeca Romexis software as an open architecture system, making it compatible with all software operating systems and dental equipment from other companies.

Two weeks ago, I trained a dentist online in the EasySmile LifeLike Veneer® System. Just like every other dentist, he made an EasySmile LifeLike Veneer from scratch in two minutes.

Microbrush International, a leading developer, producer and marketer of innovative consumables used in dental restorative procedures, today announced the acquisition of Dry Tips from Mölnlycke Health Care, AB. Dry Tips is a leading brand of high-quality moisture control products used in dental procedures.

Roland DGA has announced a new, limited promotion offering a free BOFA DustPRO Vacuum (a $1,995 value) with the purchase of a Roland DWX-50 dental milling machine.

Just in time for the holidays, Prophy Perfect provides the opportunity to create a fun gift for patients, coworkers and even friends and family.

Dental Products Report and Sikka Software recently unveiled the 2014 dental fee survey. In this survey, we looked at the four years’ worth of data for 20 of the most-used codes and the fees that more than 12,000 dental practices around the country were charging for each procedure.

DUX Dental has introduced a tray cover with secure seal to its line of office organization products to help oral care professionals create a safe environment for practitioners and patients.

Every year, Dental Products Report and Dental Practice Management compile lists of the most-viewed and most-downloaded articles, products, e-books, webinars and how-to guides on dentalproductsreport.com. Here are the 10 most-viewed Dental Practice Management articles of 2014.

Something many labs hear from their dental clients is how complicated the final choice to get a denture appliance can be. The decision to get a denture is often a difficult one, especially when coupled with misgivings over how the teeth will fit and look. The new VITA ToothConfigurator software (from VITA North America) is designed to help allay some of those fears by allowing the patient to be involved in the planning of their own dental restoration from the start.