Specialty Care Exclusive Survey: Working together
November 14th 2012The way you treat your patients is changing. Gone are the days of simply fixing a cracked tooth and moving on to the next case. These days, you’re expected to look at your patients more comprehensively, to treat them as a whole rather than as components.
Interactive patient education technology points way to oral health conscious patients
November 13th 2012The Guru5 patient communication suite, a 2012 Pride Institute "Best of Class" Technology Award recipient, is designed to educate dental patients in a more visual, interactive way. With a goal of redefining patient education, Reality Engineering has developed a program that involves the patient in a variety of ways.
New Dental Product: Mr. Thirsty™ Refresh Me Refills by Zirc Co.
November 13th 2012Mr. Thirsty™ Refresh Me Refills 100 kits provide 100 replacement bite grips and tongue shields. The kits are said to offer economic assembly to Mr. Thirsty Bite Block and Angle Tube that can be reused and sterilized due to its autoclavable construction. Zirc Co.
Weekly new dental products roundup - November 12, 2012
November 12th 2012An autoclave that communicates via the internet; a power toothbrush head that looks and feels like a manual toothbrush; color-changing impression material; shred-resistant flossers; and holiday toothbrushes are part of the November 9, 2012 Weekly new dental products roundup.
New Dental Product: Holiday Toothbrush from Plak Smacker
November 9th 2012The festive Holiday Toothbrush is said to keep younger patients smiling while they brush. The brush is available in green and red decorated with a snowman and snowflake and a “Happy Holidays” message printed on the small handle.
Alliance for Cavity-Free Future reports progress
November 9th 2012Organizations like the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future are educating dental professionals as well as patients around the world on the importance of good oral health. With a goal to “Stop Caries NOW,” the Alliance is hoping to educate the public and challenge leaders to take action.
Get direct results with external promotions [VIDEO]
November 8th 2012As part of our new Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Here, Misty Absher Clark of Jameson Consulting explains how, when done effectively, efficiently and ethically, external promotions are a great tool when it comes to promoting and marketing your practice.
Product Demo: iTero Digital Impression System
November 8th 2012When we asked Dr. Payam Ataii, DMD, how the implementation of the iTero Digital Impression System in his Laguna Hills practice has changed his clinical process, he told us his team has been able to cut down a chair time scan of full mouth - upper, lower and bite to eight minutes. The system has also helped his team's crown delivery become more efficient with less remake and fit issues.