ADA to welcome President Bill Clinton as Distinguished Speaker during 2013 Annual Session
March 19th 2013The American Dental Association (ADA) will welcome President Bill Clinton to the 154TH Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition for the 2013 Opening General Session and Distinguished Speaker Series Thursday, Oct. 31, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
New dental product: Secure-Mail by Brightsquid
March 19th 2013The Secure-Mail messaging system for dental professionals is said to be compliant with patient privacy legislation. The system enables the secure exchange of patient information between dentists, specialists and dental labs that operates as traditional email. Secure-Mail is part of the Dental Link platform, to simplify communication.
New dental product: Accountability audio CD from CareCredit
March 15th 2013The complimentary “Accountability = Energized Teams and Satisfied Patients” audio CD features Dr. Rhonda Savage, Chief Operating Officer of Miles Global, a practice management consulting firm serving dentists. Savage shares her four-step system of empowering accountability and outlines how daily coaching is a cornerstone of better team communication. She also details the proven “feel, felt, and found” technique, which can be used to enhance communication between team members and with patients.
DPR Friday: We visit Progressive Orthodontics for sharp tips on specialty work [VIDEO]
March 15th 2013This week, we're on site in Southern California, visiting the headquarters for Progressive Orthodontics. Find out how Progressive Ortho can help you develop a smarter approach to embracing specialty work.
4 things you may not realize about patient objections [VIDEO]
March 15th 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. Cathy Jameson, Ph.D. on how to turn patient objection into treatment acceptance.
Weekly new dental Products roundup – March 15, 2013
March 15th 2013This week's roundup features everything from microbial testing strips and flavored prophy powder to disposable air/water syringe tips and fluoride-free natural whitening toothpaste and even an educational CD about accountability. Following are the links to the complete articles and the weekly roundup video. Sporicidin Microbial Testing Strips Hager Worldwide
New dental product: Tom’s of Maine Botanically Bright by Tom's of Maine
March 14th 2013SLS-free and fluoride-free Tom’s of Maine Botanically Bright toothpaste reportedly whitens teeth with natural foaming action and great taste. Blended botanicals including chamomile and organic aloe with mint flavors and the natural sweetner steveia (a plaque-acid reducer) leaves mouths fresh and clean. Naturally-sourced silicas help whiten teeth without bleaching ingredients. The 4.7-ounce tubes of toothpaste is available in spearment with aloe and chamomile and peppermint with Xylitol and propolis flavors.
New dental product: SEAL-TIGHT® SPECTRUM by TotalCare
March 13th 2013Offered in 8 assorted colors, SEAL-TIGHT® SPECTRUM disposable air/water syringe tips are said to deliver dry air on demand, reduce cross contamination and eliminate sterilization time. The interlock system, through the Seal-Tight Adapter, eliminates wear-and-tear at the insertion point of the air/water syringe and ensures a fresh seal with each tip. The tips can be bent to a 90° angle without affecting water flow and they easily retract lips and cheeks without bending. TotalCare
New dental product: Bosworth Prophy Powder by The Bosworth Company
March 12th 2013Three flavors have been added Bosworth® Prophy Powder line. The powder is now available in strawberry, raspberry and lemon-lime. It is said to be less abrasive than prophy paste and easily removes stain, plaque, soft debris and orthodontic cement. The powder continues to be available in orange, grape and mint flavors. The Bosworth Company 800-323-4352
How to place durable, comfortable soft relines
March 12th 2013Soft reline material is used everyday in dentistry, the challenge lies in finding a sturdy, yet comfortable, material that resists odor buildup, is easy to apply, and can be cleaned by the patient without damage to the lining material. Affordability of any dental material or equipment is also a factor when deciding to implement a new product on the clinic.
NobelClinician Software allows for greater collaboration between the lab, dentist [VIDEO]
March 12th 2013NobelClinician Software is the next generation software for digital diagnostics and treatment planning that allows for thorough collaborative work on cases. Jeffrey Kesting, Senior Product Specialist at NobelClincian Software, explains all of the software features in the featured product video below.