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Dr. Doug Carlsen retired at age 53 from a 25-year restorative practice. He never produced $1 million, yet was able to be financially free at an early age. Now he is sharing some of his secrets to financial success with you. Psychotherapist Phil Tyson lists two factors involving the psychology of debt:

Straumann® announced the portfolio expansion of its Scan & Shape Service for dental laboratories to include new CARES® Milled and Basic Fixed Bar Solutions.

In remembrance of 9/11, Modern Hygienist creative director Kristen Morabito designed a flag that would not only allow dental hygienists to show their pride in their country, but also their pride in being a hygienist. When we posted it on our Facebook page, many of you asked how you could get a larger copy that you could share and/or keep for yourself.

In this Double Take, DPR sat down with Dr. Gena Schultheis to hear why she loves using PeriOptix from DenMat.    

When dental professionals travel around the world to perform charitable work and treat patients with limited access to care, they typically face one very basic problem: How can they set up a reliable dental unit and chair in a location that may not even have running water or electricity? This was one of the problems that A-dec founder Ken Austin set out to solve almost 50 years ago when he was a young member of his community’s Rotary club.

Danaher Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive transaction agreement to acquire Nobel Biocare Holding AG, the world leader in implant dentistry.

More often than not, technicians outsource provisional restorations because it can be difficult to make provisional restorations predictably and to make them profitable. But what if the matrix and flask used to fabricate the provisional could also be used to fabricate the final acrylic restoration?

Innovation drives our profession and DLP wants to recognize the companies at the forefront.  In this Innovator Profile, DLP spoke with Craig Rodriguez, VP of Marketing for DENTSPLY Implants North America, about new products and lab education.

SDI North America's Riva Self Cure glass ionomer restorative material is ideal for minimally invasive dentistry, bulk fill and radiopacity.

WDR Scientific has unveiled an exciting new product geared to making dental restorations-both direct and indirect-protected against decay and other damaging substances in the mouth.

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.