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In this tutorial video from Gendex, dentists and clinical staff can learn how to take digital panoramic and bitewing x-ray images on patients using the Gendex GXDP-300 digital panoramic x-ray machine.

Kim Novak of Piezosurgery Incorporated says the company’s Piezosurgery® device means faster healing and less pain for patients - a win-win all around.

Advanstar Dental Media, the leader in delivering the highest value content to the most engaged audience in dentistry, is thrilled to announce the formation of Dental Lab Products’ inaugural Editorial Advisory Board. The formation of the board serves two main purposes: First, it adds an extra layer to ensure the editorial integrity our readers have come to expect. Second, it creates partnerships that allow Dental Lab Products to be working side by side with the women and men who are helping to both identify and inspire the trends that impact today’s dental laboratory.

Dr. Thomas Croghan says he is able to address problems with patients’ bites quicker and easier with Tekscan T-Scan® computerized occlusal analysis.

Vident has recently released a new online continuing education (CE) course focused on staining and glazing characterization.

The Straumann® CARES® Variobase™ Abutment has been on the market for roughly a year, but Jorge Pages, marketing manager of Straumann USA digital solutions, says there are big changes coming. Variobase™ will soon be available as a stand-alone product, an abutment the laboratory can purchase.

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (HSHC) is currently accepting applications for its 2015 Access to Care Grants.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. and Biomet, Inc.'s parent company announced their respective Boards of Directors have approved a definitive agreement under which Zimmer will acquire Biomet in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $13.35 billion, including the assumption of net debt.

Dr. Allen Honigman - a periodonitist for more than 20 years based in Arizona - says he’s been doing the LANAP® procedure from Milliennium Dental Technologies since 2006 and liked it so much he became a clinical instructor of the LANAP® protocol.

Dovetta Johnson of VOCO America introduces new Control Seal, a highly-filled, transparent fissure sealant with fluoride and light-curing.

Dr. Todd E. Shatkin explains how Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. mini dental implant company can help dental practitioners with the help of the company’s products, guides, educational opportunities and more.

The BioSonic® Suvi® Elite Plus from Coltene combines the various features of the Suvi® Premier and the Air Polisher into one versatile appliance that can be used for a wide range of ultrasonic and polishing treatments.

You have probably heard a lot about the importance of being found on Google as a dentist. With more and more people relying on search engines to find dentists in their area, becoming at least somewhat familiar with how to use Google products is a necessity for dentists today.

Mike Schoen, marketing manager for Microflex, says the ideology of “a glove is just a glove” doesn’t exist at Microflex.

The technological and clinical innovations built into NEWTRON® P5XS and new PURE NEWTRON® support dental practitioners in gentle, effective treatments and sustainable use of their tips.

The results of a new national research study from Sesame Communications examines factors in digital marketing that dental care providers view as essential to their overall marketing strategy. 

Time magazine’s June 6, 1983 cover story called stress “The Epidemic of the Eighties,” and referred to it as our leading health problem. There can be little doubt that the situation has grown progressively worse since then.

Core3dcentres has announced that their fully contoured and colored Core Custom Implant Abutments (screw or cement-retained) are available based upon scans from Align Technology’s iTero® intraoral scanner.

Do you see feelings of complacency present in your dental team members? Dr. John H. Jameson and Cathy Jameson of Jameson Management say it’s important to fight complacency head on in your dental practice in order to elevate the team as a whole.

Deb Byington, national sales manager at Brewer, says the nature of procedures dental clinicians perform on a daily basis puts them in a lot of awkward positions, which can take a toll on the body. Brewer Ergonomic Dental Seating aims to alleviate some of that bodily stress with its advanced ergonomic tools.

3Shape, a global leader in 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions and Straumann, a global leader in implant, restorative and regenerative dentistry, announced this week the official release of new software capabilities that enable users of 3Shape’s Dental System™ to design and order customized zirconia or titanium abutments with Straumann original implant connections.??

Jochen Kusch, executive vice president of SICAT, says with Sirona 3D Imaging Solutions, it’s the first time all the 3D information needed to create a dynamic virtual digital dental patient is all housed in one place.

Planmeca PlanScan, driven by E4D Technologies, is an innovative, technologically advanced, ultra-fast intraoral CAD/CAM system for restorative dentistry.

Even the most fashion-forward of dental practitioners might squirm at the thought of using real human teeth as fashion accessories, all good dentists and hygienists know that healthy teeth belong in one’s head, not worn on a lapel or around the neck.

It's time to recognize some amazing women in the dental industry!