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DentiMax owner David Arnett discusses the new DentiMax 2013, which features several paperless features for a dental office and complete integration with digital sensors.

American Dental Association (ADA) President Dr. William R. Calnon presented Dr. Albert H. Guay with the 2012 ADA Distinguished Service Award Friday, Oct. 19, during the ADA’s 153rd Annual Session and World Marketplace in San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center. Dr. Guay is the ADA’s chief policy advisor emeritus and an ADA member for more than 50 years.

Favoring bottled water over tap could be causing children to get more cavities. When the dentist had to fill six cavities in her 4-year-old son’s baby teeth, Amy Wilson was shocked. The New York City mother of three scanned her family’s habits, trying to figure how Seamus, now 7, could have developed such tooth decay so early.

At the ADA Annual Session this weekend, we celebrate the launch of the DEXIS Imaging Suite 10.0.4. In the spirit of product that helps the dentist see more in his or her images, we've compiled a list of articles to help dentists see more about the many benefits to digital radiography.

The show floor for the American Dental Association’s (ADA) 153rd Annual Session opened this morning and will run through Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Bisco Executive Vice President Dr. Paul Child discusses the DUO-LINK Universal resin cement at the ADA Annual Session 2012.

Louisville, Ky. - Dr. Craig Ian Brawner, a graduate of Oregon Health Science University School of Dentistry in Portland, Ore., is the 2012 grand prize winner of the “Hanau™ Best of the Best:  Excellence in Prosthodontic” award from Whip Mix. The award is presented to the graduating senior who has excelled in the study and clinical applications of prosthodontics.

The DentalEZ Grou unveiled its RAMVAC® Osprey family of dental air compressors this week during the ADA’s 153rd Annual Session in San Francisco. “We’ve been developing this for the past two years,” said Ryon Waddington, Senior Product Manager for DentalEZ. “We had to make sure it was going to be as reliable and bulletproof as other RAMVAC systems.” The quiet design of the compressors provides clean, dry, oil-free air in even the busiest dental office environment.

We were able to catch up with Patterson Dental's Technology Marketing Manager and Top 25 Women in Dentistry finalist Jana Berghoff Thursday on the ADA show floor, where Dental Products Report Director of Content Thais Carter and Berghoff chatted up the new relationship that has formed between Patterson and Liptak Dental.

ANNAPOLIS, MD - The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has elected Dr. Leslie E. Grant to lead its executive board of directors for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Grant has accepted the chair position for the infection prevention advocate.  

Accepting or rejecting treatment plans always comes down to time, money or fear. Address these issues with your patients.

Oliver Brix, MDT, recently visited the Ivoclar Vivadent Implant Esthetics Center for Excellence in Sarasota, Fla. 

J. Morita is introducing its new TorqTech attachments at the ADA’s 153rd annual session in San Francisco this week. The company is so excited about the new attachments that they are giving them away.

The Set-Up “Tobacco use has been associated with a variety of diseases including periodontal diseases. In this article, Dr. Ryder addresses ways in which the dental team can play a significant role in improving the patient’s overall health,” Dr. Peter O. Cabrera, Team Lead

Every dentist wants to provide their patients with caring, quality service that can restore form, function and a natural looking, pleasing smile. When we take on the responsibility of providing patients with cosmetic dentistry we directly impact their self-image. Consequently, before providing that service, we need to know as much as possible to determine if we can fulfill their expectations. Fortunately, this is easy to do if you use the following simple techniques:

The dental hygiene component of a general practice can and should be a profit center for the practice. Yet in too many practices it is viewed as a break even, or even worse, a loss leader. The following miss-steps contribute to the perception that a hygiene department is unprofitable:

Change can be a good thing, especially when it involves the entire team. There are easy ways to transform your office into a welcoming environment that your staff and your patients enjoy.

Everybody loves a coupon. People like the thought of getting a deal, and may be more likely to go forward with treatment if you’re offering a discount. But if you send them an email about a limited time discount on treatment they’re already getting, they may feel like they’re spending too much.

This time-saving model technique is an example of the way profound results can be realized with seemingly simple products.

SANTA MARIA, CA - DenMat’s brand new website with e-commerce functionality is now live. Now dentists and staff will be able to log in to DenMat.com, learn about DenMat products, check out current online promotions, and make purchases in the elegantly designed e-store.

SciCan's Statim G4 line features internet connectivity that keeps dental staff updated throughout the instrument sterilization process.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 16, 2012 - October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and this year’s theme is “Keep them healthy.

Show, don’t just tell, them their dental benefits. Communicating with patients regarding their dental benefits can be frustrating and is always a touchy subject.

Rally behind a cause. As a dentist, you make a difference in your patients’ lives every day. So why not take that a step further and give back to your community by finding a cause to support?

Boost their confidence. It’s summer, and your patients have a lot going on from weddings, to family vacations to high school reunions.  Maybe they’re searching for that special someone or need to ace an interview to land that perfect job. Whatever the case may be, they want and need to look their best.

Don’t underestimate the power of the little things. Patients like to feel special. They want to know they’re taken care of and they want to be comfortable during their appointments.

Take advantage of special occasions. Like it or not, marketing is an important part of your practice. It’s a great way for you to reach out to your patients to let them know what your practice is all about, and can be an opportunity to do something fun in your practice.

Take video. As a team, you and your staff should always look for ways to increase case acceptance, and that includes improving your case presentation skills. One way to do that is to actually watch how you interact with your patients and how they react to you.

Take care of yourself. If you’re feeling sluggish or you're starting to experience the body aches and pains that are all too often part of a dentist’s day-to-day, then you probably aren’t providing the best care possible for your patients.

The Pride Institute "Best of Class" panel explains why they chose this year's winners. This month: Ultradent's VALO Cordless, DENTCA CAD/CAM Denture, KaVo's COMFORTdrive, and Schick Technologies' CDR Elite WiFi.