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At the IDS exhibition this week, Delcam will launch dedicated versions of its DentMILL dental milling software tailored specifically for the production of dental restorations on the Datron D5 and Digital Dental Lab desktop machining systems. 

BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Safco Dental Supply Company, one of the nation’s leading suppliers of dental products, recently announced that it has achieved the Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD) accreditation for pharmaceutical wholesale distribution from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. The repeat VAWD accreditation demonstrates Safco’s commitment to providing protection to customers against receiving counterfeit or contaminated drugs.

Sporicidin Microbial Testing Strips are said to be fast, easy, and accurate tools for detecting potential microorganisms on many common interior surfaces. The testing strips can be used as a screening tool for quickly testing the potential presence of microbial growth such as bacteria, mold, fungi, blood and body fluids, as well as many typical allergens. They also can be used for post verification of the cleaning process. Hager Worldwide 800-328-2335

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exocad® GmbH has announced it will demonstrate exocad DentalCAD’s integration with over 15 different open dental scanners at the upcoming IDS exhibition in Cologne, Germany.

Roland has announced that its DWX-50 dental milling machine will be demonstrated in stands L40 and M41 in Hall 3.1 at the International Dental Show (IDS), in Cologne, Germany.

With so many products on the dental market today, professionals may find it difficult to choose the best dental handpiece for their practice. That’s why KaVo, provider of electric motors and handpieces for more than 20 years, has launched a new and improved TryKaVo.com website.

Restoring large interproximal posterior lesions with direct composite efficiently and predictably is a daily challenge for most of us. This task usually coincides with the removal and replacement of an existing, but failing, restoration. With the advent of newer dental products, materials and techniques, we now have better options to deliver higher quality interproximal dental restorations in a less stressful fashion.

On the industry side of the dental business, I feel like there are two distinct camps: Those who have been to the International Dental Society meeting in Cologne, Germany, and those who haven’t.

Kerr gives you the lowdown on bulk fill and its SonicFill composite in 5 steps

LOMPOC, Calif., March 8, 2013 -- DenMat announces the launching of its new educational platform, THINNOVATION featuring a completely new 2-day hands-on workshop for dentists wanting to learn about minimally invasive esthetics as well as other educational programs. The THINNOVATION courses teach a multi-disciplinary approach to anterior esthetics using the latest generation of LUMINEERS®.

Products, procedures and best practices to help you maximize your time and your team’s productivity.

This week's roundup features pure zirconia crowns, a denin substitute, face shields for young patients, composite and a solution for patients who suffer from dry mouth. The links to the complete articles and the roundup video follow. Zenostar Assured Dental Laboratory

Patient Perspective is an opportunity for patients to share their thoughts on the latest technology and materials.

XyliMelts® for dry mouth are all-natural oral adhering discs that time release 500mg of Xylitol and oral lubricant. They are for use during the day or at night when sleeping to help reduce tooth decay and dry mouth. The discs stick to gums or teeth. They are said to provide long-lasting relief (all night when sleeping), freshen breath, stimulate saliva and are useable with CPAP machines. The discs are available in mild mint and mint-free flavors. OraHealth

CLEARFIL™ MAJESTY ESTHETIC has been renamed CLEARFIL™ MAJESTY ES-2 Classic composite. The composite is available in 16 VITA-approved shades with light diffusion, or LD technology, to create restorations that are said to be virtually invisible, to make shade-matching simple with a single shade. The composite is available in syring ore in PLT preloaded tip and is easy to shape and polish. It can be used in mono- or multi-layer techniques. Kuraray

The List: Quick bites for team development and practice success

Getting kids to care and understand the importance of their dental health isn’t easy. Most don’t look at their dental appointments as more than a chore.  So, how can you make it fun and a less scary experience? Get some literary help.

Said to be ideal for use when treating young, anxious patients, cute Cosmic Nee-Noggs™ Face Shields from Practicon provide facial protection from chairside splash and airborne hazards. Lightweight, non-distorting plastic shield has a fog-resistant coating on both sides to help maintain a clear view. Thick, foam brow seal supports shield over glasses and maintains cool airflow. The shields are available in half- or full-face styles with either a soft, non-latex elastic headband or Velcro closure. Practicon

Dr. Michael J. Scoles gives his firsthand opinion of Kerr’s SonicFill composite.

Adding a design station is probably the lowest-impact way to bring some in-house CAD/CAM to your lab.

Bisco’s DUO-LINK composite luting cement is a dual-cured, highly filled cement and competes in a very crowded and often confusing product niche in restorative dentistry.

Adding a scanner creates a clear path for a dental lab to transfer existing work from a physical to a digital workflow. But the process doesn’t start by scanning the next impression to arrive.

As part of our Chart Your Technology Course Series, the DLP editorial team outlines all the different paths for embracing CAD/CAM and becoming a high-tech lab.

Catapult was asked to review Doxa’s new cement, Ceramir, and the question was: Is this cement different? For half the group the answer was overwhelmingly “yes.” The remainder of the group truly appreciated how easy the cement was to use and its physical properties but had issues with the delivery system because it requires a triturator.

Designed for use in the operatory, the BiodentineTM 5-Pack is described as an all-in-one dentin replacement material that is bioactive and biocompatible. It can be used in the crown and root wherever dentin is damaged. Indications include restoring deep carries, pulp capping, pulpotomies, perforations, and internal/external resorptions.

It’s great to have variety; it’s what makes every new day different from the last and every impression uniquely challenging. Let’s face it, we have many challenges in performing our job and taking impressions is certainly one of them. Because everyone practices differently it is nice to have options to make our tasks easier whenever possible. Impression taking is one of the more challenging tasks but the people at Clinician’s Choice are doing their best to make it easier.