Henry Schein sponsors 2014 continuing education events
May 28th 2014Henry Schein has released the dates of the summer and fall events they are helping to sponsor. Each event features multiple speakers and CE credits for clinicians interested in joining the digital revolution that’s changing dentistry.
LED IS100 from LED Imaging offers diagnostic flexibility, high-definition image resolution and more
May 27th 2014Designed to be simple and versatile, the LED IS100 digital radiography intraoral sensor offers 20 line pairs per millimeter spatial resolution and 16.384 shades of gray (14 bits) for crisp, clear, bright and contrasted images.
Patients tell 'smile stories' for a chance to win a smile makeover [VIDEO]
May 27th 2014For dental professionals, creating smile stories for patients is just part of the job, with each new smile being only a short chapter in the larger story that makes up a clinician’s entire career. On the other hand, the story behind a patient’s new smile for them often represents an extremely important and life-changing event, a plot twist so consequential that it often alters a patient’s larger narrative forever.
A glimpse of diode laser pain therapy with the EPIC laser [VIDEO]
May 22nd 2014In April 2009, the first FDA clearance was granted for using a diode laser for temporary relief of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, arthritis pain or muscle spasm, the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or promoting relaxation of muscle.
For New Jersey children, Smile Central is an invaluable ally in the fight against caries [VIDEO]
May 21st 2014It’s truly amazing what a difference one person can make. One person with a positive attitude, a vision and a desire to serve others can inspire a whole team of people to do great things. At Smile Central Dental P.C. in Paterson, N.J., Cecilia Mescain is that person. She is not only the COO, she’s a visionary who inspired one dentist to leave the practice they both worked at to open Smile Central together in 2004.
Are plastic microbeads from toothpaste causing problems for the environment and patients? [VIDEO]
May 20th 2014News reports coming out of the Denver area are telling Colorado residents that plastic microbeads from toothpaste and cleansers are making their way down their drains and into their rivers. While that is a concern, dental hygienists are also noticing these same microbeads are making an appearance under the gums of their patients.
How Komet USA’s Expert Kit 4573ST yields precise preparations for all-ceramic lateral crowns [VIDEO]
May 19th 2014The Komet® Expert Kit 4573ST focuses on crown preparations with special attention directed toward the specific requirements of all-ceramic crowns produced through CAD/CAM or conventional techniques.
Discussing the science behind a smile
May 17th 2014In the musical “Annie,” it was said that you’re never fully dressed without a smile. At a recent media conference for Philips Oral Healthcare at the California Dental Association spring session in Anaheim, Dr. Ann Demarais, a psychologist from New York, told the crowd that a smile is not only an essential part of your everyday wardrobe, but should also be a part of your everyday mental makeup as well.
How to take full-arch impressions with Imprint™ 4 VPS [VIDEO]
May 16th 2014At Ritter & Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry in Jupiter, Fla., the doctors use the 3M™ True Definition Scanner on a daily basis for scans, but the practice does still use traditional impressions for certain cases, much like most practices.
See the top 3M ESPE restorative products behind this thriving dental practice [VIDEO]
May 15th 2014When patients walk into Ritter & Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry in Jupiter, Fla., the friendly staff expects them to be a little wowed with the elegant look and feel, and with the best dental technology around.