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KaVo offers its handpiece experience with these four tips to always consider.

One clinician’s take on how the CEREC Omnicam has changed his practice.

The Lab New Era Dental Arts, based in Sylvania, Ohio, staffs six technicians and works with more than 20 dental practices. Jeff Wayton, a technician with more than 30 years experience, and Mark Nightingale run the crown and bridge lab, which also provides some ortho services. The Product

When Robin Carden and the team at Glidewell Laboratories began the BruxZir development process in 2007, they wanted to create a monolithic zirconia material with improved translucency and strength. Carden led the process, with a team of about 50 people contributing. Thanks to President/CEO Jim Glidewell’s commitment to R&D and investment in the machines necessary to make it happen, BruxZir® Solid Zirconia was released in 2009, and has been gaining in popularity ever since.

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Several designs have been added to the line of Practicare™ Patient Communication Cards. With a wide variety of original designs, along with an economical price point as low as 13¢ per card, the cards are said to be ideal for recall reminders, welcome greetings, missed appointments, promotions or personal notes. The 7-point matte finish paper stock is compatible with laser and ink-jet printers and USPS-approved. Each 8½-inch by11-inch perforated sheet is printed 4-up on front only.

D4D Technologies, manufacturer of the E4D Dentist™ system, recently announced the introduction of E4D Compare™, an innovative adaptive learning technology tool for dental teaching institutions.

Dentimax practice management software has been serving the dental industry for several years now. But the latest release, DentiMax 2013, boasts a number of new features that make life even easier for the entire practice.

Volunteers treat nearly 300 children at U. of Louisville Dental School

Round Hager Dry Mouth Drops hard candies are 100% sweetened with natural Xylitol. Xylitol is said to aid in saliva production, enabling the drops to provide an ideal Xylitol delivery system for helping to reduce oral dryness, along with other dental health benefits. The drops are available in mint, cherry and melon flavors. Hager Worldwide, Inc. 800-328-2335 www.hagerworldwide.com

3Shape's TRIOS® 3D scanner captures more than 3,000 2D images per second. Read on to learn more...

Atlantic Precious Metal Refining, a Pittsburgh-based precious metal refinery serving dental professionals worldwide, recently unveiled its redesigned corporate website and announced the company’s official launch into social media via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Based on a high quality custom-designed plastic card, the VIVA! Patient Referral System allows practices to track patient referral activity. The cards resemble credit cards with integrated magnetic strips, which are distributed to current patients to share with friends, family, business associates and others. It is said to provide low cost new patient acquisition. The premium quality acrylic cards are custom-designed with the practice logo and contact information. Text message activation on each card solidifies appointments. Viva Referral System

  The main benefits of Essential Dental Systems' Flexi-Post. 1. Flexi-Post® predictably provides maximum retention with minimal stress. 

Available in fast and regular set formulas, Vaccu·sil light and heavy body impression material is said to provide solid performance at an economical cost. The light body is available in pre-filled BFC Complete syringes. It is compatible with all heavy body VPS impression materials. The heavy body is provided in a 50cc cartridge. Ho Dental Co. 702-430-9847 www.hodentalcompany.com

Many children in Detroit now have a lot more to smile about.

Ever buy a car or any other big-ticket item when you were in a bad mood? Neither have your patients.

Ranging from small, but helpful items to an entire website-full, the Weekly new dental products roundup can get you caught up on the latest product information with links to complete articles and don't forget the video. Xyli-Spray Hager Worldwide, Inc.

The ThermoFit™ bite guard made from composite is thin, but durable enough for the active nocturnal bruxer. Immerse the bite guard in hot water for 10 seconds and it drops right in. No internal adjustments are needed. When the bite guard is in the mouth, it returns to a rigid state. The rigid, yet flexible splint is said to minimize chairtime. Keller Laboratories 800-325-3056 www.kellerlab.com

During my Pediatric Dental residency at the University of Iowa, I wanted to gain exposure to other products outside the traditional residency program that would enhance my knowledge and skills as a future pediatric dentist. So with the help of the other pediatric residents, we began a bi-monthly lunch and learn and this was how we were first exposed to SDI’s products. SDI’s Riva Luting quickly became a staple product because of its various enhanced and favorable properties.

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The American Dental Association has introduced the ADA® Dental Symptom Checker™ on MouthHealthy.org to provide patients with accurate information about their oral health symptoms, help them make better-informed decisions about their oral health, help build consumer awareness of the importance of oral health and recognize the benefits of regular dental visits.

The Special Care Dentistry Association will hold its 25th annual meeting on Special Care Dentistry April 18 to 21 at the Astor Crowne Plaza in New Orleans, La. The Association has announced that the meeting’s opening keynote speaker will be Kenneth E. Salyer, M.D. The craniofacial surgery pioneer will present inspirational stories from and sign copies of his new book, "A Life That Matters."

You probably know your practice should be following a number of handpiece maintenance procedures to keep your patients and employees safe, save money on your repairs, and extend the life of your handpieces. What is on your essential list when it comes to handpiece maintenance?

Tired of trying to roll up your print copy of Dental Products Report and carry it in your back pocket? Wish you had a simple way to review the latest dental product information and clinical techniques between patient appointments or while standing in line or stuck in traffic?

Dr. Tony Hewlett was an early adopter of digital technology, making the switch from film x-rays to digital intraoral radiography back in 1996. A loyal Sirona customer, Dr. Hewlett has always employed Schick intraoral digital sensors and recently upgraded to the new Schick 33.

IndiGreen Innovations MiniQUIKcaps are said to be ideal for smaller applications such as light handles, small control  panels and doorknobs. The mini-sized plastic barriers feature an elasticized edge and stretch up to 6 inches in diameter. Practicon 800-959-9509 www.practicon.com

Benco Dental and 3M ESPE announced this month that Benco‚ the largest privately owned‚ full-service distributor of dental supplies‚ equipment and consulting‚ has qualified as the newest U.S.

Scientific evidence linking type 2 diabetes with a greater risk of periodontitis continues to increase. The December 2012 volume of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice includes a study showing individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus exhibited an even stronger association with risk of periodontitis.