All News

Looking to get more patients interested in cosmetic dentistry? Get your team involved. As part of DPR's 10 Minute Easy Smile Makeover series, here's how to get your team members to enhance the cosmetic dentistry experience.

If marketing is about communicating with the public, then the sub-discipline known as branding is about projecting a unique identity that enables a dental practice to be memorable and recognizable. And so, a good dental marketing plan begins with answering this simple question: “Why should I (the patient) pick this dentist over any other?"

John Bernhard of Biolase gives you an overview of the dual wavelength WaterLase iPlus all-tissue laser.

Charlotte, February 2013 - Xlear Inc., an industry leader for xylitol-based products, has donated more than $80,000 in Spry® gumball machines and gumballs containing xylitol to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy® (NCOHF).  As a result of this donation, 74 NCOHF Affiliates have received a Spry® gumball machine and gumballs to share with their patients.

14-year old Savannah Robinson received a standing ovation during her performance at the recent Celebration of Smiles event. She’s part of the Tomorrow’s Smiles program, and couldn’t be more grateful for what the program means to her: a smile.  

You’ve done a lot to make your practice more efficient, from adding new technologies to finding better ways to communicate with your patients. It all makes a difference, but if you really want an efficient practice, you might want to think about cross training your team when possible.

As part of their Chicago Dental Society Midwinter recap, Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham discuss the value of loupes, lights and CAD/CAM.

Patients can see what they would look like when using a certain color of mouthguard when using the Keystone Pro-form Mouthguard app available at no cost at the iTunes store. The iPhone and iPhone app is used by taking a photograph of the patient then selecting a particular mouthguard such as the patriotic red, white and blue version. The photos can be saved and emailed. The app also includes additional information about the Pro-form line and the protection the mouthguards can provide for athletes at all levels.

3Shape Inc.’s TRIOS takes 3D digital impressions, sends them to the lab

J. Morita will be hosting speakers at the upcoming International Team For Implantology (ITI) Congress North America Thursday, April 4, 2013.

It’s good to be prepared for the unexpected every day. Did you know that fainting is the most common medical emergency in dentistry affecting patients? But the good part is it’s also easy to handle and manage … if you’re prepared.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the maker of ARM & HAMMER™ has announced that pop sensation One Direction is joining the ARM & HAMMER™ Tooth Tunes™ branded products family.

The Sterilant Tray is described as a durable, high-volume germicide tray designed for maximum use of chemicals to clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments. It is designed for easy cleaning and is large enough to accommodate dental instruments, impression trays, cassettes, bur blocks, and bur guards. The tray holds 3.17 quarts of liquid and is safe to use with enzymes, detergents, disinfectants (phenols), and cold sterilants for glutaraldhyde and chlorines. Hager Worldwide

Live out your standards in esthetics and individuality with style, quality and functionality from modern Europe with lay:art mixing trays. Choose from 8 different and all high quality mixing trays.  All trays fit into the ergonomically designed chassis with a protective and removable top. The range trays start from the glass tray with moistening stripes over self-moistening ceramic trays to natural agate or stylish glass trays.  

Between CE and the time spent walking the tradeshow floor, anyone who attended last week’s Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting learned about a lot of new products and techniques designed to improve the way dentists practice. Problem is, all too often dentists walk away with this information and never incorporate any of it into their daily routine.

Quick bites for personal development and overall lab success.

After owning her own Denmark practice for 21 years, Dr. Lisbeth Skibsted joined a large medical practice situated in a health care building in Denmark. The complex includes 26 medical doctors, general practices, 12 physicians, chiropractors, a wide range of specialists, and her dental practice with 3 dentists, 2 hygienists and other staff. With a special interest in implants and cosmetics, Dr. Skibsted is always looking to learn about new techniques and new technologies.

Kettenbach LP's Visalys® Temp reportedly sets new materials standards for provisional crowns and bridges. Visalys® Temp is said to ensure demonstrably stronger temporaries that are highly esthetic, more fracture-resistant and manufactured without BPA.

Brasseler USA® has announced that its EndoSequence® BC Sealer™, a component of the company’s complete EndoSequence endodontic obturation system, has been embraced by the dental community as a revelation for root canal sealing and healing.

SDI Limited has introduced Riva Bond LC, a 9th generation of adhesives that dramatically reduces the polymerization stress caused by composites shrinking.

One clinician’s take on how The Wand STA improves his efficiency, delivers comfort to a diverse patient base.

1-800-DENTIST®, premier dental marketing company, is offering three of their top dental marketing whitepapers to all dental professionals online, free with no obligation.

The Alginate Removal Spatula designed by a dentist to quickly and safely scrape hardened impression material from reusable trays. The spatula features a versatile spoon-shaped blade that fits palatal and occlusal areas. It is made of fully autoclavable stainless steel and has a lightweight, ergonomic handle. Practicon 800-959-9505 www.practicon.com

BIOMET 3i announced a new collaboration with Sirona Dental, Inc. that utilizes the BIOMET 3i BellaTek® Encode® Impression System with the CEREC AC with Bluecam and CEREC AC with Omnicam. The collaboration will create intraoral impressions for custom abutments, resulting in simplified aesthetic restorations.

The lightweight Mr. Thirsty® Comfort Kit includes a lightweight plastic HVE valve and 6 feet of tubing. It is designed to improve patient comfort by keeping metal HVE valve and tubing mounted on the delivery unit. Zirc Co. 800-328-3899 www.zirc.com

During the past few days, Dental Products Report has been reporting from the ground level of the Midwinter Meeting. But, why does it matter? This is why.

It's official. The Internet (and Instagram users) can't get enough of their Brush Buddies Justin Bieber toothbrushes.

The iTero®  imaging system is now available as a single hardware platform with software options for restorative and orthodontic procedures.

XV1 allows dental professionals to deliver superior procedural outcomes with greater ease and less strain.

The SOL™ diode laser is said to be the ideal device for entry-level and experienced users. It reportedly delivers power and essential features at an economical price. It is portable, precise, has enhanced ergonomics, a single interface and a high-contrast aiming beam to make laser dentistry easier.