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Everyone has stories about the snorer in their family. Many a funny tale has been told about that uncle or father or even that spouse who had to sleep on the couch. But snoring and other sleep problems are no laughing matter.

The second part of the Tech Census offers insight from DPR Technology Editor Dr. John Flucke on the five technology categories covered. This section focuses on digital radiography technology.

Having served as a full-time dental hygienist prior to becoming a DEXIS Sales Manager, Lisa Brooks, RDH, gained extensive hands-on experience with both film and digital x-rays. In this article, Brooks will discuss the benefits of using digital radiography and DEXIS digital x-ray in particular. She also will share tips on how you can capture vertical bitewings for optimal diagnosis.

Show some personality. All your patients are different. They each have their own personalities and fears. That means you can’t use the same approach for every treatment presentation; you need to adapt to their style, said Kathleen O’Donnell, director of consulting at Jameson Management.

Philips is celebrating the importance of technology by asking you-dental professionals and dental professional students-to develop an essay describing how technology and innovation have impacted the dental industry and helped to increase patient satisfaction and compliance.

Dr. Steven Koos, DDS, MD, tells us why he chooses Hu-Friedy dental products based on the brand's craftsmanship, precision and innovation.

As the oral-systemic healthcare link gains wider acceptance, and as clinicians are promoting a whole-body approach to dental treatment, the term "probiotics" pops up occasionally as a new approach to treating the entire patient. But what are probiotics, and how can they help with oral health as a gateway to overall health?

Given the popularity of vegetarian and vegan diets, it would be surprising if dentists across the country were not encountering patients following such lifestyles.

If you’re like most people, you’ve been on at least one diet-from Atkins to the Zone diet and everything in between. And if you’re like most people, you probably lost some weight…and then gained it back.

The Paperless Video Series continues with tips to efficiently integrate a paperless system with digital radiography, CAD/CAM, and computer systems.  

3D Systems, a leading global provider of 3D content-to-print solutions, has joined the fight against pediatric dental disease as a Corporate Underwriter of National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy® (NCOHF). 

For general dentists and lab technicians looking to stay current with industry news, here’s a wrap up of some of the biggest news articles posted to dentalproductsreport.com during the past week.

Watch DPR Friday now to find out what's new in digital dental products and also to learn how to score yourself a free copy of a book on caries management.

Have you seen these best-read web exclusives? Here are the top articles your dental peers are reading this week.

Over the past month, information about 28 products new to dental lab technicians has appeared on dlpmagazine.com. In case you missed any of them, here's a recap:

Over the past month, 32 information about 32 new dental products has been posted on dentalproductsreport.com. In case you missed any of those products, here's a recap:

For more than a quarter century, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention has been raising awareness and advocating for infection prevention and patient and provider safety.

Wonder what people say about you and your practice online? Need a strong denture base material and a denture brush to better clean dentures? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then dentalproductsreport.com has a product launch for you for the week of July 29, 2012.

With a wide variety of materials now available to use with the E4D Dentist System, this how-to by Dr. Walter Renne, DMD, offers up examples of restorations and a review of material choices.

Who knew there were so many uses for a typical toothbrush? Granted, its original calling as the first line of defense in better oral health and hygiene is paramount, but thanks to folks at BellaSugar, you may have a new reason to talk up the toothbrush with your patients.

As the current year starts to come to a close, many companies begin the process of planning and budgeting for the coming year. The fourth quarter often sets the sales momentum for the next year, and many companies alter their current plan to allow them to introduce new products and services to existing and prospective customers.

Two of three product debuts for the week of July 29, 2012 on dlpmagazine.com focused on dentures, while the third helps out with getting a lab a little more organized. In case you missed those products, here’s a list of them with links to the information and the company websites:

For general dentists and lab technicians looking to stay current with industry news, here’s a wrap up of some of the biggest news articles posted to www.dentalproductsreport.com during the past week.

Digital Clinic announces integration with Demandforce, a leader in online marketing and communications, to provide dental practices with digital signage in their waiting rooms to showcase live certified reviews.

November 2008  | Dental Products ReportApplying New Technologies: Invisalign AssistiStay on targetThe treatment strategy that helps keep each case on solid footing.

With an eye on making product information easier to find and use, along with giving customers better options for online ordering, Zest Anchors recently overhauled the company's website, www.zestanchors.com.

Don’t let them leave without a statement. Customers like to have receipts for services rendered. Yet, in the thousands of offices Penny Reed Limoli, owner of the Reed Limoli Group, has visited, few of them make sure the patient leaves with a walk-out statement.  ?

The newest micro-pulse-arc welding system available, the compact Orion 100c was designed to meet the needs of the dental lab market.

Remember it’s not always about money. Sure, cost is typically a factor when a patient says no to treatment, but you shouldn’t assume that’s always the reason patients don’t want to proceed, said Kathleen O’Donnell, director of consulting at Jameson Management.

The Eco-Dentistry Association's  former Director Susan Beck discusses the ways paperless systems are not only beneficial to a dental practice's bottom line, but also to the planet. Going paperless provides a way for practices to improve efficiencies and also become more friendly to the environment through a variety of high-tech ways.