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With summer fast approaching, healthy gums – and what it takes to keep them that way – may not be the first thing on the minds of your busy patients.  With this in mind, DPR has gathered together the top five new dental products designed to help keep your patients’ gums healthy.

  VITA is hoping that planning and monitoring the tooth whitening process will be made even easier and more accurate with the newly enhanced VITA Bleachedguide 3D-Master. The VITA Bleachedguide 3D-Master now integrates the 29 shade levels defined by the American Dental Association (ADA), the globally recognized standard for shade level assessment.

More and more, Americans are making trips to the emergency room for routine, preventable dental problems that have escalated into serious, sometimes life-threatening situations due to lack of proper treatment.

Reportedly the world’s first 45° handpiece, NSK Dental’s Ti-Max Z45L is  said to offer easy access to hard-to-reach molars. 

Stratasys Ltd. recently announced the immediate availability of VeroDentPlus MED690 dental material for the Objet EdenV series of 3D Printers. Stratasys says VeroDentPlus MED690 enables the 3D printing of dental models that are highly accurate, economical to produce and offer the appearance of dental stone with fine details and resolution. The new material can be used in conjunction with all open intra-oral impression and plaster scanners and is optimized for printing models for crowns, bridges, orthodontic appliances and implants.

Are you ready to incorporate implants into your practice? Find out in this month’s cover story. Plus, Dr. John Flucke and Naomi Cooper share their expertise on technology and marketing.

Broken appointments and no-shows can turn a well-scheduled day into a wreck.  Scheduling is one of the most difficult management systems in the practice. When you work hard to access a well-scheduled day only to have it fall apart at the last minute, frustration results.

The #1 trait a patient looks for in a dentist is the ability to be gentle and not hurt them. That’s why dentists should know about SmileSimplicity – the painless veneer procedure devoted to minimally invasive techniques accomplished by using adhesives on a new level. SmileSimplicity courses and webinars can help you discover the structural role porcelain laminates can play in your practice and, also, the ability to observe the reliable, margin-free techniques that make veneers a conservative, pain-free and reliable option.

The first in a series of short educational pieces, the recently debuted video employs easy-to-follow animation to illustrate post and core procedures in layman’s terms so patients know what to expect. 

A recent study published by Ronald N. Brown, DDS of the UT Health Science Center’s Dental School uses two previous studies examines the link between a dental hygienist’s posture and the use of magnification lenses to extrapolate similar conclusions across multiple applications and dental specialties.

BIOLASE announced NewTom VG3 digital panoramic, tomographic and cephalometric radiography unit received FDA clearance today, and will be marketed and distributed in the United States beginning in June for $50,000 to $120,000.

This tip helps you incorporate and grow your implant cases using patient-specific, CAD/CAM abutments. Implant dentistry continues to be the fastest growing therapy of choice of dental professionals and patients alike.

DMG America presented ICON to the Catapult Group to evaluate both the interproximal and smooth surface systems.

Available in a wide range of flavors, Keystone Industries’ Gelato prophylaxis paste contains a 1.23% APF non-splatter formula that blends cleaning and polishing agents.

Still not sure if implants are right for your practice? Here are some key questions to consider:

COE Adjust-a-Tray allows practitioners to adjust a single impression tray into 141 different configurations, including small to extra large, regular length or extra long, anterior, and quadrant. 

In this Technique Geek clinical video, Harry J. Bosworth Company offers a video how-to demonstrating how the ProphyBrite™ Air Polisher works and performs a cleaning procedure.

Featuring versatile functionality, the Prexion Eclipse 3D CBCT offers dedicated 2D cephalometric and panoramic options, plus a 3D CBCT modality that is said to deliver high-quality images and diagnostic clarity.

The 3M™ True Definition Scanner digital impression system features an open and secure cloud-based platform offering dentists and dental labs a multitude of choices.

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association analyzes data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to determine the connection between tooth loss and diabetes.

BPA and HEMA-free, Riva Self Cure by SDI is a self-curing, chemically adhering, tooth remineralizing glass ionomer restorative material.  It is said to be a durable dentin replacement, as well as have very high fluoride releasing and recharging abilities. 

“By integrating CAD/CAM dentistry with implants, I’ve achieved a new skill set and a fresh perspective.”

Dr. Norberto Velazquez and his wife Dr. Laura Davila specialize in different types of care, but both agree they could not practice at their current level without their GXDP-700™ Series.

If you’re working hard to bring in new patients, you know it can be a tough task. Here's help.

The LOCATOR® Overdenture Implant System by ZEST Anchors is a predictable, durable option for patients who need an effective, economical technique to secure their dentures.

A rapid take-home teeth whitening system by SDI, Pola Day CP promises immediate change with a wear time of just 15 minutes once or twice per day. 

?Bensenville, IL - While many people seek a brighter smile, no one likes the sensitivity that often occurs following whitening treatments.

The 3Shape TRIOS 3D scanner is 100 times faster than conventional video cameras. A recent video released by 3Shape offers helpful tips and tricks to make scanning with the 3Shape TRIOS 3D scanner faster and easier, including important preparation steps and precise bite scan strategies. 

Did you know that 90% of life-threatening diseases have some oral symptoms?  Or that the earliest toothbrush was used in China around 1600 BC? 

Made from thermoplastic nylon, Lincoln Dental’s Itsoclear clasp is said to be easily adjustable and non-abrasive, while also remaining completely clear without the noticeable metal parts found in other aesthetic dentistry materials.