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New from Primotec is the primopattern gel in clear. Primotec says the new gel has all the same benefits of the red primopattern and works as well for all different cases where a clear material is preferred over the red, such as seating metal sleeves in surgical guides. The gel reportedly flows easily out of the syringe and stays where it is placed, even in vertical abutments without slumping.

While striving to accommodate dental patients with as many services as possible, general practitioners often find endodontic therapy to be one of the biggest challenges they face.

When it comes to implementing new business solutions, dentists have two options- hire an expert, or take the time to figure it out on their own.

OfficeSuite Dental from Broadview Networks® is a cloud-based communications solution that reportedly allows dental practices to prioritize phone calls, schedule patient appointments and collect outstanding balances.

Looking for a new polishing unit? Here are 4 reasons to consider Johnson-Promident's Deldent JetPolisher 2000.

Not sure how to use the cloud to benefit your practice? Check out these 3 tips.

Starting January 1st, 2014, dental offices prescribing Perio Trays can use CDT code D5994 to record, track and bill the prescription periodontal disease treatment device.

ELASTI-DAM Dental Dam, from Coltene, is the new powder-free, low protein latex dam that offers preferred low modulus handling for easier stretching to place over clamps.

This quick interview provides a look at the company's new E4D NEVO Scanner and Design Center. 

Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, says one of the hottest topics today in dentistry is the oral systemic link. But, what does that mean?

Here's a handy infographic for aspiring MCs on how to properly install a grill, a flamboyant fashion accessory that might even make Liberace jealous of your mouth. 

One clinician’s view on this customizable method to fit the needs of individual patients who are working to battle biofilm.

How SDI’s Pola whitening system helped this patient achieve the bright smile he wanted without the intense sensitivity he’d experienced in the past.

Dr. Chad Duplantis discusses why this method works for his practice, and why it might work for yours as well.

The Catapult Group reviews the T-LOC Triple Tray adhesive-free, dual-arch impression tray

THE LAB Dental Crafters is a family owned full-service FDA-registered dental laboratory, focused on servicing dentists and their patients throughout North America and beyond. With more than 20 years of experience, co-owners Brad and Bob Slominski pride themselves on bridging art and science by providing esthetically pleasing, quality restorative products to include crowns, dentures, implants and sleep apnea devices.

Investing in new products is not a decision you should take lightly. Find out why the 3M True Definition Scanner and the Trifecta Method from 3M ESPE made the cut in one practice, and how they might improve patient care in yours.

You want to provide the best care possible, and give patients a reason to come back to your practice. You need to find a way to set yourself apart, to get patients talking about your practice and the great experience they had while there.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Jan. 11, 2013 – Effective Jan. 1, 2013, 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ Ultimate Restorative will fall under the CDT Code’s broadened definition of porcelain/ceramic materials, thus allowing Lava Ultimate restorative to be classified as a porcelain/ceramic.

Experience this video series that explores both preparation and handling techniques to ensure amazing esthetics and unique functionality when using Lava Ultimate Restorative.

A little more than 2 years ago, an engineer at 3M ESPE put out a challenge to the rest of the team. He wanted to find a way to use consumer technology to revolutionize the digital impression industry. That’s exactly what the team of about 8 core people did, with, of course, help from others on the 3M ESPE team. Here, Shannon Scott, Senior Systems Engineer, tells us about the process and what makes the 3M™ True Definition Scanner such an important advancement in dentistry.

Outfitted with panoramic capability, the versatile SCANORA 3Dx 3D imaging system by SOREDEX can reportedly produce detailed, high resolution, localized images for endo or periodontics, or full skull images for orthodontics and OMS orthognathic surgery.

1. Specially suited for CAD/CAM restorations, 3M ESPE's RelyX Ultimate covers the whole spectrum of indirect indications for final cementation. 2. Offers dentists maximum versatility as it can be used for total-etch, selective-etch or self-etch procedures.

While many different spruing instructions available for use state that there are rules users “must comply” to regarding spruing techniques, this may not actually always be the case.

Dr. Jeffrey R. Cecil provides a step-by-step live-patient demonstration of a dental crown procedure using the 3M True Definition Scanner and the Trifecta Restorative Method.

In an effort to unify the company name with its popular E4D brand of dental solutions, D4D Technologies will begin doing business as E4D Technologies.

The benefits of 3M ESPE’s RelyX Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement and why you might want to incorporate it into your practice.

A clinician’s view of Caries Management By Risk Assessment, or CAMBRA, by CariFree and how it's benefited his patients and his practice.

After launching the material to chairside CAD/CAM users late last year, 3M ESPE is now rolling out Lava™ Ultimate Restorative to the dental labs that make up the Authorized Lava Milling and Design Centers as well as through Jensen's Digital Network. It also is available to labs working with Straumann's CAD/CAM production center.

The Bien-Air Optima MX2 INT is an invaluable instrument that Dr. Howard Glazer uses on a daily basis for nearly every patient he treats. Here's why he thinks you should, too.