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When the concept of Google Glass was first announced, it didn’t take long for dental professionals (and our own technology editor, Dr. John Flucke) to wonder how the invention would impact dentistry. A group of dental students from the University of Michigan appears to have taken a big leap toward answering that question.

Dr. Joseph Kim of Illinois gives you a step-by-step look at how to restore non-carious lesions on several mandibular teeth using Bisco’s ALL-BOND UNIVERSAL.

Alloys are and will continue to be the gold standard when it comes to providing artistic, esthetically pleasing and lasting restorations to clinicians and their patients, according to a group of experts. While on the surface it may seem alloys have remained the same over time, new technology, engineering and blending of metals have brought about significant changes and improvements.

Don’t let your marketing efforts go to waste. Here are three ways to turn new patients into regulars as soon as they walk in the door.

As Oral Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, DPR Products Editor Michael Quirk reached out to Joana Breckner, an oral cancer survivor, to learn more about this disease from the patient’s perspective.

Dentists today rely increasingly on their partners in the dental laboratory for information about how to predictably place today’s restorations. Laboratories therefore need a thorough understanding of not only the restorative material used in the fabrication of the dental restoration, but also the cementation options and protocols to provide dentists with specific details about the options available.

Dr. Allen Honigman says since using the PerioLase MVP-7 it has changed the way he’s looked at perio cases. But he’s not the only one. His patients are looking at perio surgery differently, too.

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.