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According to a survey that targets trick-or-treating children (ages 5 to 13), the majority of kids agree they eat too much candy and would still enjoy Halloween if it focused more on other types of fun. The study found that out of 755 U.S. children respondents, 65% consider Halloween the best holiday of the year, while 78% agree with the statement, "too much candy is bad for me."

DenMat Q: There have been a lot of interesting transitions at DenMat just over the last year – new people, new products. What can you tell us about the new DenMat’s direction and vision moving forward?

With Sandy pounding away at the Northeast and leaving millions without power and massive amounts of flooding in its wake, it’s difficult to imagine all the damage that will be left behind.

The new paradigm introduced by the Internet has drastically and fundamentally changed how consumers seek, evaluate and communicate with service providers. Google, Bing and Yelp have replaced the Yellow Pages as the lead sources of information. Word-of-mouth and referrals have transformed from neighborly conversations to Web communications through social media channels such as blogs, Facebook and YouTube. These changes have impacted all industries and dentistry isn’t immune to these transitions.

The word “inspire” originates from Latin and means “to breathe.” This is particularly appropriate when we consider that new technology brings new life and greater breadth to the dental practice. As the practice leader, your role must go far beyond the purchase of hardware or software. You need to involve and motivate your team members who will implement and experience the technology. There are four important components to inspire your team to master new technology. Communicate your vision

Things are going well for Heraeus’ U.S. markets and now Heraeus Precious Metals North America is expanding its Newark facility, one of three U.S. precious metal refineries.

The CAMLOG Foundation once again is looking for young, talented scientists/researchers and dedicated professionals in the field of implant dentistry. The foundation, established under Swiss law, engages in targeted support of gifted young scientists, promotion of basic and applied research, and continuing training and education to promote progress in implant dentistry and related fields to best serve patients.

Most of us tell little white lies throughout the course of the day, and most of those lies are harmless. The same is true in the dental practice.

You know your staff is talented and passionate about what they do. Why not give them a chance to show it?

The "Stop Zombie Mouth" campaign, launched by the American Dental Association and PopCap Games, the creator of the video game Plants vs. Zombies, aims to encourage good oral health among children through the distribution of Plants vs. Zombies-themed trading cards that feature tips for keeping teeth healthy as an alternative to candy.

Parkell, Inc. debuted its new economical DryZ™ gingival retraction paste during the ADA Annual Session this week in San Francisco.

Over the course of the last few months, we've been talking a lot about social media, and more specifically, how dental professionals are embracing the interactive platforms to connect with both existing and potential patients.

Your patients are busy people. They’re likely working 9 to 5 jobs and may not have time to take an hour or two out of their day to spend in your practice.

There are untapped cosmetic dentistry opportunities waiting for you in your practice. Here’s how you can instantly increase patient awareness of your cosmetic dentistry services… starting as soon as tomorrow!

Nicolle Folven, VP of Sales and Marketing for Zirc Company, discusses the benefits of the recently introduced Mr. Thirsty device.

Jon Newman, Digital Product Manager for Air Techniques, discusses the Spectra Caries Detection Aid from the ADA show floor. The Spectra has been a recipient of the Pride Institute's "Best of Class" Technology Award three years in a row.

The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) launched its new mobile app, ACE Dental World (ADW), which allows dentists and dental professionals the ability to access the ACEDentalWorld.com forum directly from their mobile device.

Quality Dental Plan (QDP), the leading in-house dental membership plan in the nation, announced the recent launch of increased public relations efforts to gain attention for its member dentists in local and national media outlets by leveraging the current emphasis on health care reform in the mainstream news media and the recent report by the U.S.

With the Presidential Election less than two weeks away, just about everyone has an opinion on who should be the next commander in chief and why. It’s a hot topic, but not one for the dental office.

The 3Shape TRIOS® intraoral scanner was showcased at the International Dental Society's meeting in Cologne, Germany last year and ever since has experienced rapidly growing acclaimed success in Europe.

The American Dental Association (ADA) today installed Robert A. Faiella, D.M.D., M.M.SC., of Osterville, Mass., as president and Charles H. Norman III, D.D.S., of Greensboro, N.C., as president-elect. The installations took place during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in San Francisco.  

Ivoclar Vivadent Marketing Manager Jonathan VanNortwick discussed the Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill composite material this past weekend at the ADA Annual Session.

This past weekend during the ADA Annual Session, Dental Products Report editors caught up with DENTSPLY Professional's Clinical Educator Karen Hays to discuss the Oraqix noninjectable anesthetic gel.

A motivated team is a team that provides the best care possible for your patients. That’s why it’s so important to keep your team members involved and to set goals for them to work toward.

QSI Dental is working to not only get dentists’ heads thinking about the Cloud, but putting their practices into it. Demonstrations of the company’s QSIDental™ Web cloud-based solution are being held at their booth throughout the ADA’s 153rd Annual Session this week in San Francisco. “We are a experienced, proven vendor that for 33 years has successfully supported dental practices over the long haul,” said Kathleen Noll, Vice President Technical Marketing Implementations.

As promised, Komet USA unveiled its new logo and look at a press conference here at the Annual Meeting of the American Dental Association in San Francisco.? ? The video further down on this page beautifully captures the evolution of the logo since the company’s inception in 1923.

Oral-B donated $5,000 to promote awareness of the link between oral health and overall health and announced, on Thursday, a new Deep Sweep Power Brush during the ADA 153rd Annual Session in San Francisco.

You have to know your limit. All too often, dental offices try to squeeze in unrealistic numbers of procedures into a day, which only leads to a stressed out staff and annoyed patients. 

The American Dental Association (ADA) honored Dr. Peter Milgrom at the ADA’s 153rd Annual Session and World Marketplace for his selection as the 2012 winner of the Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research. The ADA awarded him $5,000 and a commemorative plaque.

You know you need to step up your marketing game, but how? For a marketing plan to work, your team has to be on board. Staff members are a huge part of internal marketing, from the way they greet patients to what they say to patients while they’re in the chair. Make sure the message they’re sending patients is consistent. Take the time to meet with them on a regular basis to keep them up to date on the latest marketing initiatives and to get them excited about the possibilities.