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Pentron has created and launched a new dental infographic packed with facts that may help be a conversation starter for dentists and their patients – regardless of age.

01. What was it you were hearing from the lab industry that led to the development of Evident software?

Find out what dentists are saying about 3M ESPE's Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and Polishing Wheels with the video below from 3M ESPE.

Onset chairside buffering technology provides anesthesia so quickly, the dentist can stay with the patient and finish the procedure without leaving the operatory.

Are you hesitant to bring Macs into your dental practice? Think Macs are just for personal use? Viive practice management system from Henry Schein Dental aims to put your concerns to ease.

Said to be ideal for placing 3.25mm and 4mm diameter implants in 8.5 to 13mm lengths, this compact set of instruments offers two insert options: one for Certain® and External Hex Components, and one for Certain alone.

In this 3M ESPE technique video, Dr. Robert Margeas, DDS, completes a posterior restoration using Filtek™ Restoratives, Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive, Sof-Lex™ Spiral Finishing and Polishing Wheels and several other 3M ESPE dental products.

Follow these newsletter goals and you will be on your way to positively communicating with your patients, and better yet ... increasing your bottom line.

Think you need multiple veneers to complete a smile makeover? Dr. Harvey Silverman tells you why that might not be the case.

As a dental laboratory, you seldom, if ever, are privy to patient telephone numbers, mailing or email addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, medical records or data directly identifying individuals’ relatives, employers or household members as part of your dealings with the dental office.

Here’s a breakdown of the 10 articles you loved most in 2013. Re-read your favorites and be sure to check out any you may have missed.

The initial research for Vident’s VITA Enamic began years ago at Boston University, and Dr. Russell Giordano was there from the beginning.

These are the dental videos that have generated the most buzz throughout the last year. To make sure you never miss a dental video technique, tip, how-to and more, make sure to subscribe to the Dental Products Report YouTube Channel.

1. Your clients are into social media More dentists are turning to social media to promote their practices, and it’s a great tool for labs as well. Tweet about specials your lab is offering.

Digital Media Director Steve Diogo recently chatted with Dr. Christopher Walinski to highlight why employing diode lasers for pain management represents an exciting new frontier in the dental industry.

The design of this case was complex. But by using digital design it was possible to design the implant abutments at the same time as the final restorations.

Social media isn’t just for Justin Bieber and Obama: Dental professionals are using Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to boost their business and attract patients. We talked to three of the most socially savvy dentists to see how they got their clout.

Back in March, Edward Zuckerberg, the dentist dad of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, told us that social media can make a big difference by showing off all the great things a dentist does and the technologies he or she uses.

As the technology continues to improve, there are many reasons to move on from traditional radiographs to digital. 

These complementary online marketing strategies can work for your practice, you just need to know how to use them effectively.

This family-focused practice relies on technology to provide their patients with the most minimally invasive, high-quality care possible. Biolase lasers, including the WaterLase iPlus and the Epic, play a huge part in making that happen every day.

1. You ignore their-or their patients’!-requests Every lab tech knows how frustrating it can be to get specific instructions that you know will be very difficult or just plain won’t work.

Dental professionals are using Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to boost their business and attract patients. The power of social media does have its obvious benefits; however, to reap those benefits and to really achieve the desired impact on your practice, one must devote time and determination to the maintenance required.

“I perform more procedures in my office than ever before, feel more confident, and I love the reaction when I tell a needle-phobic patient that they won't need a shot … .”