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The dental field is constantly changing. There are so many new products and technologies that hit the market every year that it can be difficult to keep up. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by it all and to just stick with what you know. But if you do that, you’re doing your practice and your patients a disservice.

The Pride Institute "Best of Class" panel explains why they chose this year's winners. This month features the only six products that have been recognized by the Pride Institute as "Best of Class" multiple years in a row.

Seeking fiber posts, perhaps? Maybe a new means to extrude impression material? A mobile dental system? Or simply some disinfectant wipes? If so, products to fill all these needs are part of the new dental products roundup for the week of October 8, 2012.

Durable, nonabrasive, low-alcohol CaviWipes1 surface disinfectant/cleaner wipes offer materials compatibility with a kill time of 1 minute for TB and all other labeled organisms.

This week's episode of DPR Friday takes a closer look at a leading dental technician's thoughts on CAD/CAM technology, and products to watch at the ADA Annual Session.

Ivoclar Vivadent recently opened the doors to its new Canadian headquarters on Dixie Road in Mississauga, ON, Canada, amidst a crowd of local civic dignitaries and esteemed dental professionals. The new location will house sales, marketing, customer service, and distribution departments for the company’s Canadian division.

Dr. Antonia Kolokythas strives to give her patients a sense of understanding and hope through her work as a maxillofacial surgeon. She works with patients who have been diagnosed with cancer, and it’s a job she finds very rewarding.

Jana Berghoff is a registered dental hygienist who has worked in both the practice management and clinical sides of dentistry. Currently she is working on the technological side as the Technology Marketing Manager for Patterson Dental, and she attributes her success to the tools she took advantage of during her education and the new learning opportunities she seeks out every day.

Pamela McClain believes people go into dentistry because they’ve had a good experience at their dentist in the past, and that good experience is what she works hard to give her patients. “You have to do what you’re happy doing,” she said. “I see too many people who are unhappy in whatever career path they’ve chosen, and I think it’s really sad.” But she didn’t grow up with dreams of dentistry, though it was strong in her blood.

Dr. Lee Ann Brady's take on using BISCO's TheraCal LC flowable composite.

Cosmedent Inc. introduces dentalcomposites.com, a new website completely dedicated to composite dentistry. Cosmedent developed this free resource to help dentists improve their skills with composite.

Said to be engineered with simplicity, the Model S-4350 Mobile System duo cart provides all the basic features in a smooth, esthetic design. The system features a removable starboard work surface, which can remain on the cart or be used in other locations in the operatory. A doctor’s only version also is available.

The duomix II dynamic mixing machine extrudes Aquasil Ultra Smart Wetting® Impression Materials at an average of 46mm per second. Offered in partnership with Renfert GmbH, the machine replaces the original duomix machine. It is said to provide superb consistency and is an easy and fast way to get the bulk benefits of Aquasil Ultra DECA™ 380ml hard cartridges.

As always, it's been another busy month of product introductions in September. The new items range from materials, imaging systems and polishing devices to cements, aligners and safety glasses For your conveniences, here's a roundup of all the products that debuted on www.dentalproductsreport.com this month..   

Quality control measures like Lean manufacturing and DAMAS can increase your efficiency and productivity.

Health care providers today are feeling significant pressure to work more efficiently and streamline procedures in their offices. The pressure can come from insurance companies, patients, or the government, but the message from all parties is to reduce costs and avoid waste. For dentists faced with the pressures of running their own practices, the push toward greater efficiency can be internal as well, based on a desire to minimize unnecessary costs and keep the practice running profitably.

The negative effects to teeth following trick-or-treating on Halloween will be lessened again this year thanks to dentists from across the nation who are participating in the ninth annual Halloween Candy Buyback program.

Author Jonah Lehrer's "Imagine: How Creativity Works" breaks down ways staff members can contribute creative ideas, lending their imaginations to a thriving dental practice.

Tokuyama® Shield Force Plus is a one-component, single application, light-cured protective sealant designed for the treatment of hypersensitive dentin. It effectively infiltrates and seals exposed dentinal tubules to inhibit the flow of fluid through the tubules, which is the cause of sensitivity and helps prevent loss of dentin due to abrasion and/or erosion of exposed cervical dentin.

The power the Cloud brings to our daily life is actually quite understated. Yes, the excitement is great -- but the reality is even greater. What we are seeing is the intersection and synergy of societal trends magnified by technological forces that enhance those societal trends.

Going digital with your marketing can bring clear cost savings, but other advantages of email newsletters include convenience of reading on tablets and smartphones; ability to share articles easily; and reports that show you which recipients opened and shared specific articles.

Featuring the same small, lightweight design, the FLASHlite Magna 4.0 is powered by a new LED engine that offers advanced beam collimation.

Make it easy for them to contact you. Gone are the days where all your patients call your office to confirm appointments or learn more about what your practice offers. They’re doing their research through Google searches and social media before they even think about picking up the phone, and many of them would prefer not calling at all.

Don’t talk over their heads. Patient education is an important part of your job, especially when you’re diagnosing and talking treatment options. But when you or your team members are providing that education, you have to remember your patients didn’t go to dental school.

Earth City, Mo. (October 2012) - Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time when individuals work together to spread the word to make a difference, and Young Dental is no different. For the third consecutive year, Young™ is bringing its popular pink disposable prophy angle back to show its commitment toward raising breast cancer awareness.

We go through leading small business journals and websites so you don't have to. Check out this week's best small business links... The small business issue the candidates are not talking about With talk of healthcare and tax cuts the real question is: What about capital?

DPR Friday returns this week with a look at the ADA Ones to Watch feature, a special piece that will keep you informed on new dental product launches and promotions you can expect to encounter during the ADA Annual Session.

Ask the right questions. Before you can truly know what your patients want and what elective services you should talk with them about, you have to take the time to ask. That’s why the new patient interview is such an important part of that first visit.

ATLANTA - The dental industry was changed forever with the advent of RadioVisioGraphy (RVG) in 1982, and now Carestream Dental is celebrating its 30th year of providing dental practitioners worldwide with unparalleled image quality.

Seeking the latest practice management software? Need a temporary C&B material? A means to measure dentures? A scented saliva ejector? A handy endoral key? Or a new source for implants? Products that meet those needs are all part of this week's new dental products roundup for the week of x. Here's the links to detailed information about each one as well as links to manufacturer websites.