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REALITY's Top Choices THE SET-UP All tests performed in the Reality Research lab are performed by dentists­–not students or researchers–in a way that simulates actual clinical procedures as closely as possible.   THE CRITERIA Ideal characteristics:

1. Allows flexible dosing through a convenient automix syringe designed and sized for easy handling so the right amount can be dispensed each time with a consistent paste-paste ratio.

At Sirona’s “CAD/CAM for Everyone” event today, the company announced two new affordable additions to their growing roster of CAD/CAM products.

Glass ionomer cements (GIC) were introduced to restorative dentistry in the late 1970s, featuring a chemistry that differentiated the material from other restoratives. GICs are self-adhesive to enamel and dentin, provide caries protective fluoride release at the margins, can have the fluoride within their chemical matrix recharged by outside exposure to other fluoride containing materials, and provide moisture tolerance.

A new universal version of MacPractice Clipboard is available for the iPad and iPad Mini, offering enhanced features and expanded capabilities.

Dr. Fred S. Margolis explains how Filtek™ Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative meets the esthetic needs of all patients.

We talk with Dr. Michael Pelke on 3M ESPE's Elipar S10 LED curing light.

A contemporary hybrid implant, the 3i T3 implant by BIOMET offers three surface topographies intended to deliver aesthetic results through tissue preservation. 

What’s in a name? And does a name play a vital role in whether a dentist decides to purchase a particular product?

In my opinion, “ease-of-use” is one of the most important qualities in a curing light, particularly when multiple professionals in a busy practice use it. It can be frustrating to spend time deciphering instructions or double-checking settings on a curing light according to who used it last and for what purpose.

DPR has launched a new eNewsletter: Technique Geek. Each week, we'll feature a video technique of a product in use, offering step-by-step examples of clinical success. Subscribe here to make sure you receive them all.

The 3M ESPE Changing Lives movement encouraged dentists to rediscover the joy that comes with doing well by doing good. Two dentists tell the stories of how they used 3M ESPE's Filtek Supreme Ultra to do just that.   

Dr. Grant Chyz always found it troubling when he had to choose between strength and esthetics. It bothered him to know he either had to use a composite that looked good but didn’t hold up, or a product that offered the strength he wanted but not the esthetics. He always thought his patients deserved both.

Homecare is key to oral health success, but the trick is getting patients to follow through. Here’s how to not only find out what they need, but how to get them to comply.

Dr. Tim Burke noticed something right away when he began using 3M ESPE’s Clinpro 5000 anti-cavity toothpaste about a year-and- a-half ago: His patients were actually complying with their home care.

Here are five reasons you should consider the 3M ESPE Elipar™ S10 LED Curing Light.

In this Technique Geek clinical video, Dr. Mike DiTolla offers a video how-to demonstrating how he uses Kerr Dental’s new Nexus RMGI cement to complete an anterior restoration.

Ever thought your lab could create a crown without an impression or a model? It’s possible with the right technology. In an on-demand webinar, Dr. Bruce Cooper takes you through the digital, model-free workflow process with the 3M™ True Definition Scanner and outlines the many benefits this type of workflow can bring to your practice, your lab, and of course, your patients.

Two clinical studies conducted by separate research institutions concluded that Dentsply’s NUPRO Sensodyne prophylaxis paste with NovaMin® offers a substantial reduction in dentine hypersensitivity for an extended period of time.

No one understands the disconnect between the oral hygiene practices dentists recommend and what patients actually do more than dental practitioners.  This week's infographic illustrates that disconnect, plus provides proper at-home dental care information and lays out the financial costs of not doing what the doctor recommends.

The results on the track so far this NASCAR season have not been great for Greg Biffle, the driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, yet he and his fans have plenty of reasons to smile with the upcoming Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 slated for Father’s Day.

This week was full of big product launches from dental industry leaders - Air Techniques' ScanX Swift digital radiography system, Kerr Dental's Nexus RMGI and more.  Read on to catch up with the latest products making waves this week.

An entry-level, five-stage clear aligner product, Realine from Align Technology and Henry Schein Dental is designed for common, minor spacing and crowding issues.

Not sure why new patients aren't becoming loyal patients? Here are 5 reasons patients may decide to find a new dental home.

Nearly two years after the DuPage Community Clinic shuttered its dental practice, leaving uninsured patients with few local options, the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Dental Clinic has opened in Wheaton. Volunteer dentists and hygienists are providing free basic dental care to uninsured patients from DuPage,Cook and Lake counties. Patients need only to show proof of residency and income below 200 percent of the poverty level.

On June 5th, the dental industry lost A-dec co-founder Joan Austin, a widely revered business leader, innovator, community activist, and philanthropist.

The Medical Device Tax has been a part of dental business operations for three months. More and more questions and comments seem to be surfacing regarding this tax. 

Just a few short years ago, using a simple, inexpensive website template as the basis for the lab’s online presence was good enough for the average lab owner. But today, with the rise of search engine optimization and social media, and the ever-increasing importance of online engagement, a dental lab website needs to be more than just a static online brochure.

The DentalEZ® Group, a manufacturer of dental operatory essentials, recently announced the addition of the StarDental E6 replacement turbine to their comprehensive roster of products and service.