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In this installment of “I Use That,” we asked Dr. Eric Hurtte and his lead dental assistant, Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, FADAA, about their use of SonicFill from Kerr.

Innovation never stops. Well, it might stop-but as soon as it does, that’s a sign a whole industry and market is about to experience a serious downturn. Fortunately for dental labs, there’s no sign of lab innovation waning any time soon!

Innovation drives our profession and DLP wants to recognize the companies at the forefront.  In this Innovator Profile, DLP spoke with Shofu about emerging products and new materials.  

In this installment of “I Use That,” we asked Dr. Gary Yanowitz and his office manager, Maria Scheer, about their use of Sesame Communications and Healthgrades.

As implant dentistry goes digital, so too will the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) occurring March 12 to 14 in San Francisco. For the first time in the meeting’s 30-year history, the poster presentations of original research and clinical cases of interest in the field of implant dentistry will be displayed on flat-screen TV monitors in the Moscone Convention Center.

Ivoclar Vivadent announces that for the second year, $100 will be donated to breast cancer research for each pink Bluephase® Style curing light sold during the month of October. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ivoclar Vivadent employees will also be supporting the cause by participating in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure.

In this installment of “I Use That,” we asked Dr. Jeffrey Dalin and his dental assistant Janet Eaton about their use of the new DEXIS DEXshield. The staff at Dalin Dental Associates in St. Louis has used the technology since it was introduced earlier this year and is quite happy with the results.  

Value is key in imitating the natural tooth to achieve a lifelike result. In esthetic anterior restorations, the dental technician is ideally involved right from the beginning-even more so, if a diagnostic wax-up, or mock-up, is required to visualize the treatment outcome. However, some situations in everyday practice may make it impossible for the dental technician to be part of the treatment at an early stage and such a case is described in the report below.

In this edition of Category Cruncher, we decided to focus on handpieces because they are vital to the success of many dental procedures.

Innovation drives our profession and DLP wants to recognize the companies at the forefront.  In this Innovator Profile, DLP spoke with Straumann about connectivity, workflows and lab support.  

National Tooth Fairy Day is Friday, Aug. 22, and according to Visa’s annual Tooth Fairy survey, American children are receiving an average of $3.40 per lost tooth this year. That’s down 8 percent from last year but still up a hefty 31 percent from the $2.60 left in 2011.

In the last couple of years, almost every tech lover, from the casual user to the hardcore gear head, has been inundated with a serious dose of “The Cloud”.  

Dr. Sam Simos began using TPH Spectra at his practice in Bolingbrook, Ill. more than a year and a half ago and has been very pleased with the many positive results his team and patients have experienced.

The relationship is well established: When a dentist needs restorations crafted, the work is outsourced to a dental lab. In most instances, the case leaves the dentist’s office for work across town – or maybe even across the country – coming back a few days or weeks later for final placement with the patient.

On August 23, 2014, Pelton & Crane, a member of KaVo Kerr Group, partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters to support their initial launch of the STEMmersion program.  

The Annual Speaking Consulting Network conference recently took place in Tampa, Fla., where the first ever Linda Miles Spirit Award was given to Bete Johnson. At this conference, dental practice management consultants, speakers and writers help each other enhance their business and share values. Keep reading to see the values that the SCN prides in their award winner, and details for their 2015 conference.

The Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Awards represent an initiative to promote innovation in new and existing dental technology companies, providing a means through which the organization can educate those in the dental profession to use technology more effectively. 

Athletes may be in peak physical condition, but that good health doesn’t always extend to their dentition.  According to several studies, athletes, particularly runners, are more prone to oral health problems such as dental caries and erosion than the general population.   

Dr. Doug Carlsen has talked to dental hygienists about their retirement number (and how to find it in less than 10 minutes) and managing personal finances.

In this how-to video, learn how to extract fractured instrument fragments with Komet USA's Endo Rescue Kit 4601.

It won’t be long until it’s Halloween, that annual celebration of all things creepy, crawly, and downright spooky. While many scary things have happened and will happen on October 31, it’s a sad statement that scary things happen in dental practices throughout the country every day. As a dental team member, we know you’ve witnessed plenty of things that would make our skin crawl … so we want to hear your best horror story.

In a major development in the world of dental implants. Danaher Corporation has entered into a definitive transaction agreement to acquire Nobel Biocare Holding AG, a world leader in implant dentistry.

Innovation drives our profession and DLP wants to recognize the companies at the forefront.  In this Innovator Profile, DLP spoke with CAP CEO Rob Nazzal and President Bob Cohen about the newest developments at CAP. 

Unveiled at the recent CDA Presents event in San Francisco, Pelton & Crane’s new Spirit 3300 Dental Chair offers enhancements in doctor access, patient comfort and aesthetic appeal.

During the recent California Dental Association fall meeting in California, Dental Products Report had the chance to speak with several companies to learn about their latest product launches, and what the new products have to offer.

New CHAIRSIDE Attachment Processing Material from ZEST Anchors used clinician input to provide a self-curing formulation that reportedly offers more desirable handling characteristics without the use of primer.

Brasseler USA’s new ultrasonic scaler inserts for its HygienePro family of products are ergonomically designed to reduce user fatigue while increasing patient comfort.

Whether you're a football fan or not, the incident of former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice punching his then-fiancee that was caught on camera has once again brought the topic of domestic violence and abuse into the spotlight.

DenMat – manufacturer of PeriOptix Loupes and the Flashlite LED curing light – will contribute a portion of their October sales toward the fight against breast cancer.