How to increase referrals, increase revenue [VIDEO]
July 26th 2013As part of our Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Here, Misty Absher Clark of Jameson Consulting lays out how you and your team can grow and maintain excellent relationships with new and existing patient referral sources.
How this practice is making prevention a priority [VIDEO]
July 25th 2013For the team at Marietta Smiles, prevention is key to providing optimal care. They want to provide the best customer service and patient experience possible while the patient is in the office, but for optimal results, they know that care has to continue once the patient is home. 3M ESPE preventive products help them offer that level of care, in the practice and beyond.
Ivoclar Vivadent gets new Vice President of Finance
July 24th 2013Ivoclar Vivadent is pleased to announce that Robert Fraass has accepted the position of Vice President of Finance. In this position, he will be responsible for all finance functions of Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. and its subsidiaries. This includes accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, credit, tax and treasury. Recently, Mr. Fraass served as an Executive Director of Finance for the largest division of Greatbatch, a publicly held medical device company located in Clarence, NY. Rob resides in Clarence, N.Y. with his wife and two children.
Dental Innovator: How DEXIS helps the dental industry keep its cool
July 23rd 2013We talk with Carsten Franke and Boaz Munnerlyn of DEXIS about the company's path to success and how it's helping dentistry become "cool." Q: I feel like this Q&A should start with a “Thank you” - DEXIS has provided several outstanding product launches to feature in DPR this year!
Straumann offers CARES prosthetic app to qualifying Dental Wings customers
July 23rd 2013As part of their strategic collaboration, Straumann and Dental Wings announce the introduction of the CARES Prosthetic App[i]. The CARES Prosthetic App is a plug-in software module inside the DWOS software version 3.5.3 on Dental Wings CADCAM systems[ii].
The 5 most common hiring mistakes that are hurting your practice
July 23rd 2013In this new practice management column, Penny Limoli of Limoli and Associates shares tips and advice to help your dental practice thrive. This month, she kicks off the series with advice to help ensure you hire the right people who can help make that happen.
Dental Innovator: How Hu-Friedy's IMS® increases efficiency and offers a solid ROI [VIDEO]
July 22nd 2013Dr. Angela Cotey provides some of the latest advances in dental technology in her private practice. She attends extensive postdoctoral studies in advanced dentistry with a special focus on restorative dentistry and prevention. She earned her doctorate from Marquette University and served in the U.S. Navy where she completed a residency at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
The 3M True Definition Scanner extends opportunity for CAD/CAM technology to all practices
July 22nd 2013The 3M True Definition Scanner is shattering the high financial barrier of CAD/CAM dentistry with the unprecedented suggested retail price of $11,995-making this technology a feasible investment for any practice.
Bisco’s TheraCal LC®: How its chemistry and bioactivity is leading the market in liners [VIDEO]
July 22nd 2013In this episode of “Product Review with John and Lou: Tips, Tricks and Truth,” Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham discuss what you need to know about Bisco’s Thercal LC® and how its chemistry and bio-compatibility are helping the product make waves in the dental market.
3rd annual AAOSH gathering in Las Vegas shines a light on the oral-systemic connection [VIDEO]
July 22nd 2013The 3rd annual Scientific Session of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health on September 20th to 22nd at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada features internationally recognized dental and medical experts sharing the newest research on the connection between oral and overall health.
Dental Innovator: How "BIOLASE leads the way in creating the 'total technology solution'..."
July 22nd 2013DPR recently spoke with Biolase Director of Clinical Research and Education Dr. Chris Walinski about the company's continuing innovations in laser dentistry, plus its claim as an established player in 3D imaging solutions. Q: Biolase has-for many years-been synonymous with innovation in dental lasers. The WaterLase is a standard bearer in that tradition. How has the WaterLase brand and product evolved to meet the needs of the high-tech dental practice?