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How2Media, the producers of TV show “World’s Greatest!..”, have announced they have recently selected Modern Dental Laboratory USA to be part of the popular television series.

This 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.

Direct from the International Dental Society meeting in Cologne, Germany, Dental Products Report got a first-hand introduction to one of 3Shape’s newest innovations: the TRIOS® POD solution.

As 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.  

This 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

SLS-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.

Offered 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 digital impression and CAD/CAM products from 3Shape, Carestream Dental put the focus on ease of use and accuracy. International digital players plan U.S. entry into digital dental market.  

Louisville, Ky. -  March 2013 – Whip Mix Corp. recently attended the UAE InternationalDental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The AEEDC meeting took place in Dubai from Feb. 5-7. Whip Mix participated with a Piro Trading booth;  Piro Trading is the agent for Whip Mix in the Middle East region.

Three 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

From keeping your hands healthy to the new Hyperion X9 and more, here's what you might have missed last week.

Soft 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 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.

Most people don’t like going to the dentist. Find ways to make your patients look forward to it.

Keep reading to learn how you can post a product review and be entered for the chance to win a FREE iPad Mini!

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

DPR is launching 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.

“Efficiency is productivity, and productivity is money.”

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

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