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The morning huddle is an important part of any dental practice’s day. It’s the time to meet as a team and talk about that day’s patients, any challenges that may come up and how to overcome them.

Adding a 3D printer to your lab can increase precision and accuracy while reducing production and finishing times.

Crown and bridge procedures are often complex, labor intensive and detail oriented endeavors incorporating a number of different dental materials for success from start to finish. Clinician’s Choice has two stand-out products that offer the possibility of easing the dentist’s burden in managing two elements of crown and bridge: fabrication of the provisional and cementation of the provisional.

As a profession, many of us use soft reline materials for our edentulous patients. Options in the past have included either chairside procedures or laboratory processed materials. As seen in the responses from our group below, there are a variety of issues with soft reline materials. The biggest concern for a soft/resilient denture liner, regardless of whether the material was used chairside or was laboratory processed, is the longevity of the softness/resilience.

Today’s shift toward all-ceramic crowns requires a more accurate impression material. Not only is it important to accurately portray the marginal area, but the tooth’s entire surface must be captured.

Open-architecture scanners make it easy to connect your lab to an almost limitless range of workflow options.

Systems with a scanner, software and a mill allow labs of all sizes to bring start-to-finish CAD/CAM capabilities in-house.

Learn the most common pitfalls that render dentists’ websites invisible to search engines and patients alike.

Many clinical situations demand a provisional restoration that must serve in function for extended time. Large fixed prosthodontic cases and implant treatment are examples of situations where an easy to handle but retentive and durable temporary cement is required.  GC America has introduced Fuji TEMP LT provisional cement.

Over the last 20 years, we have seen improvements in temporary crown and bridge materials that have contributed greatly to our daily practices. The traditional powder and liquid acrylics have been surpassed by innovative materials that allow us to syringe provisional material directly into a bite registration, pre-made matrix or a pre-made crown. Among other positive clinical benefits, these new formulations generate less heat and less shrinkage and have been very well received by the profession.

TAMPA, FL -By applying an innovative concept that links computer technologies in a totally virtual execution, a Boston dental team has increased the precision of dental implant placement and reduced the number of patient visits required for an implant, while maintaining a success rate of 100%, they reported at the 28th annual meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration (AO).

One of the greatest challenges in dentistry is the placement of metal-ceramic restorations which achieve a harmonious and esthetic appearance with adjacent natural dentition. Therefore, laboratory technicians require materials that offer outstanding esthetics, high strength and efficient productivity.

Lining dental material is frequently used beneath dental restorations to reduce the potential for post-operative sensitivity, but take on a much greater role long-term in serving as pulpal protectants.

A hygienist treated a priest, a rabbi and a reverend all in the same day. She shares her story here, and how this “holy” day made her stop and reflect on the importance of what she and other hygienists do every day.

In collaboration with Dr. Roland and Dr. Phillip Streckbein, BEGO Implant Systems has developed the surgical instrument set – BEGO Semados® RI-Line TrayPlus – with a new, innovative generation of drills.

Gadgets, apps and helpful accessories are all part of this edition of the Weekly new dental products roundup. Use the links that follow to read the complete information on each product and don't forget to give the video a look. Mr. Thirsty® Comfort Kit Zirc Co.

The 100% full-milled Zenostar pure zirconia crown with no porcelain overlay for no porcelain fractures is said to cost less than half that of a gold crown. The esthetic alternative to gold restorations and PFM offers 1,200 MPa flexural strength, conventional chamfer prep and cementation and exceptional marginal fit. It is indicated for single posterior crowns and crowns with limited occlusal clearance. Assured Dental Laboratory 877-283-5351

The National Association of Dental Laboratories released the following statement regarding its support for the repeal of Medical Device Excise Tax.

The American Dental Association (ADA) announced last month its selection of global strategic communications firm Fleishman-Hillard as its agency of record, following a review of 12 national and global agencies that began in 2012.

Seal & Shine spray is said to seal the tissue surfaces of a denture and other acrylic appliances from bacteria and plaque. The spray leaves the treated surfaces smooth to increase fit and provide a high level of luster to enhance the appearance of the final product. It is easy-to-use and chemically bonds to all types of acrylic resin, eliminating peeling of the treated areas. Dental Ventures of America 800-228-6696

Fresh from the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, it’s time to talk product launches. In this case, the fantastic four on our March cover… It’s Friday, March 1 and this is DPR Friday.  

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 set the stage for the best reception and response to treatment plans you present.

Over the course of the next several months, Dr. Harvey Silverman, the dentist behind The Same Day Smile Makeover Web Series, will provide short tips to help you expand your cosmetic dentistry practice in this 'New Year, New You' Cosmetic Dentistry Web Series. Here's the first tip: How to financially pre-qualify your patients based on budget concerns and cosmetic dentistry needs.

In the second installment of this new Web series, Dr. Harvey Silverman provides tips on how to determine if the veneers you’re placing will look natural.

Don’t think any of your current patients are interested in veneers or other cosmetic dentistry? Dr. Harvey Silverman explains why that likely isn’t the case.

From the exciting launch of DEXIS go and i-CAT FLX to product reviews, here’s what you might have missed last week.

If you've found the sweet spot for cosmetic dentistry demand in your practice, Dr. Harvey Silverman now tells you how to take the next step: Getting your patients to say “yes.” As part of DPR's 10 Minute Easy Smile Makeover series, here's how to talk to your patients about cosmetic dentistry.

New cone beam 3D system optimizes clinical control, ease of use and fast workflow.

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.

  As part of DPR’s From the Office Manager’s Desk series, Jill Nesbitt tells us what products she’s most excited about after this year’s Midwinter Meeting.