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  Boasting a range benefits unavailable to manual toothbrushes, the new Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum promises a superior and customizable brushing experience.

Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and the Forsyth Institute published a study this week that found that a significant proportion of dental bib clips harbored bacteria from the patient, dental clinician and the environment even after the clips had undergone standard disinfection procedures in a hygiene clinic.

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From the disturbing infection control news out of Tulsa, Okla., to new products from International Dental Society meeting exhibitors, here’s the news you may have missed last week.

Using the 3M ESPE True Definition Scanner, Dr. Brent Fredrickson demonstrates how to place a crown on tooth No. 23 in the lower anterior region.

As the dental industry continues to promote diversity, the “one-size-fits-all” mantra of previous years no longer applies, and even the tools and equipment practitioners use are beginning to reflect this progress. 

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, March 25, 2013-Ultradent Products Inc. has partnered with Levin Group Inc. to give dentists and two members of their staff an opportunity to attend an educational seminar free of charge. Levin Group offers “Increase Practice Production Now” seminars in various cities throughout the United States. Based on their research and experience as a world leader in dental practice management and marketing consulting, Levin Group seminars educate dentists and their staff on how proven business systems generate rapid practice growth.

After introducing the Twinpower Turbine Basic at the California Dental Association’s ‘CDA Presents’ conference in Anaheim, California from April 11th to the 13th, J. Morita will begin selling the new handpiece to dental practitioners for $595 MSRP.

Mazza Dental Equipment Co., Inc. has announced the opening of its new larger showroom and doctor-friendly dental expo.

  BEGO has long been a leader in dental prosthodontics. Renishaw is a worldwide trendsetter in the field of engineering technologies. For the two companies, it’s a match made in heaven: They’ve just come to an agreement that provides Renishaw a license to use BEGO patents for additive manufacturing in dental applications.

ANNAPOLIS, MD-March 29, 2013- The news that broke on March 28 of an Oklahoma oral surgeon that treated patients under unsanitary and unsafe conditions is as shocking to dental healthcare professionals as it is to the patients for whom we provide oral healthcare. While none of us outside of that practice and the officials investigating the reported violations can know all of the details, the Associated Press reports and other news agencies suggest that there is at least one suspected case of HCV transmission to a patient.

What has oral care and whitening products, a grinding prevention appliance, a composite sculpting tool. try-in crowns for young patients, and an in-practice marketing system? This edition of the Weekly new dental products roundup of course. For more information on these products, read on, use the links to more details about each one and check out the roundup video.

  Available in neon purple, green and orange color combinations, Practicon’s Angle-Ease Colorz™ adjustable HVE tips promise to spice up the original Angle-Ease’s patented functional design. 

Cathy Jameson, Ph.D. on how to control your stress, instead of allowing it to control you.

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Send a message in your reception area using Practice Vision which is used to emphasize the meaningful benefits of your practice. It can be integrated into a reception area TV, website and iPad. Design and creative costs are included. The service is designed to focus on what matters most to your patients, what they need to know and why your practice is best at delivering it. Using creative design, a tasteful marketing presentation of your services and memorable qualities of your practice is produced.

Hu-Friedy this week announced the details of their free continuing education webinar program.

In light of recent news reports concerning a Tulsa, Okla.-based oral surgeon, the American Dental Association (ADA) has made a statement of recommended procedures and also noted that there may be heightened interest in infection control procedures.

Dr. Richard Leaderman of Massachusetts says he never knew what he was missing when placing dental implants until he started using Gendex’s GXCB-500.

Described as an evolutionary step forward for pediatric dentistry, NuSmile Try-In Crowns are easy-to-use and ensure a successful restoration every time they are used.

This month’s cover story: The Basics of Bulk Fill. Why should you care about this ever expanding category? More after the break…

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A revamped version of The Gross, Disgusting and Totally Cool Mouth Book from Practicon, the expanded edition by Theodore Croll, D.D.S., offers eight additional photos that vividly depict the importance of good dental hygiene, plus an updated glossary of terms. 

Designed for the non-stick placement of composite materials, the Optrasculpt Pad is said to allow composite filling material to be placed and shaped with ease and efficiency.

Air Techniques and Biolase join Crosstex International, Hu-Friedy, Medicom, SciCan, Sultan Healthcare and TotalCare as Super Sponsors.

A look at 4 of the top lab products featured in this year's Buyers Guide issue.

The scope of the Venus White line has been expanded to include four new oral care and whitening products. Venus White Teeth Whitening Touch-Up Brush is described as a convenient, reusable pen that makes it easy to help maintain a white smile.

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The DAYGUARD appliance is designed for patients who grind during the day. Constructed on the lower arch, it is said to be the most comfortable appliance to wear for day-time use.

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