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OK, what is an e-service? Remember when e was just a letter? Well now it stands for “electronic” and anything e like e-mail or e–commerce is electronic mail or electronic commerce. But in practice it usually means a service that is not just electronic but it is online. Often as it becomes an e and goes online the “whatever” migrates from being a product to a service. From physical to e

March 10, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com Web exclusive The take-aways The soft-tissue reconstruction management of root exposure, while complex, can be a predictable and beneficial procedure.

June 4, 2010 ATLANTA – PracticeWorks, LLC, the exclusive maker of KODAK Dental Systems, announces one of their customers, Dr. Alec Elchahal, has been awarded the Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED certification offers third party verification that the building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance such as energy savings, water efficiency, and CO2 emissions.

This time last year, we looked at the way that ultrasonic scalers were changing your practice patterns. This time, we went back to the basics-hand instrumentation-and find that while 97% of you are, in fact, incorporating ultrasonic scaling into your treatment planning, nearly 51% of respondents are using hand scaling more than half the time. Clearly, this is a category that is still relevant and worth being educated about.

Successfully running a dental laboratory requires more than just the technical capabilities and artistic skills that can win cases from dentist clients. And while producing high-quality restorations should be the ultimate goal, it’s important to pay attention to the nuts-and-bolts business details along the way.

Patterson Companies, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new Patterson Technology Center (PTC) October 27 in Effingham, Ill. The 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility reinforces the Company’s commitment to technology and customer support – and to being a differentiator for dental practices that partner with Patterson Dental for their software and technology needs.

January 2011 | dentalproductsreport.com byte by byte Choosing the right space An architect specializing in dental practices offers his advice on finding the spot for the

Dentists and laboratories are working more closely together than ever before and technology and material developments are making that easier and more efficient. These recently launched products and the categories they represent are items clinicians should know about

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-BIOMET 3i recently announced it has officially entered into the Social Media space. Dental professionals worldwide can follow the latest news for BIOMET 3i through Twitter, by viewing videos on the official BIOMET 3i YouTube Channel and/or becoming a Fan on the company’s Facebook Page.

Brad Jones, an acknowledged master of "smile design,"  will conduct a three-day, hands-on Aesthetic Anterior Advanced Layering Using IPS e.max course at his Professional Dental Arts studio in Boise, Idaho, July 15-17, 2010. Following on the heels of a successful seminar this March, Jones will be demonstrating a unique cut-back and layering technique that generates predictable, high-level esthetics and will help, "Take your lab to the next level," he said.

January 2010 | Dental Products Reportproducts in practice: 5 reasons to buyEnhanced speed and accuracyPremier Dental Products Co.’s Two Striper® TS2000™ Burs

Dentistry used to be an ergonomic standing profession. Once practitioners took a seat, it became a pain in the neck…and back…and arms…and eyes… The general public often stereotypes a visit to the dentist as an uncomfortable experience. But patients don’t realize their dental practitioners all too often experience musculoskeletal pain that surpasses their discomfort during an oral exam. Worse yet, many professionals believe head, neck, shoulder and back pain are all part of the job.

Twenty years of managing people and dealing with HR issues for number of large IT organizations prepared me surprisingly well for my first-hand work in the front end of a two-doctor dental office. The lessons learned carry over to address some of the challenges of running a successful practice.

The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology is pleased to announce Mr. Norbert Duepner, Master CDT, as the 2010 CDT of the year. The CDT award recognizes an individual Certified Dental Technician who has made contributions to his/her peers and the dental laboratory profession and has gone above and beyond the call of duty.

What would happen if you could tell how a patient was feeling and could connect with that person instantly? What would the patient’s reaction be?

The Lab Orville Sadler, CDT, is the head technician at Bastrop Denture and Implant Center in Bastrop, Texas. His two-person lab fabricates dentures for one doctor. The lab portion of the clinic does 15 to 20 dentures a day. Sadler has been at the clinic for 6 years and a lab technician for 41 years. The Product

August 2, 2010-Pilots and dentists have more in common than one might think: Both jobs are highly technical and require teamwork. Both are subject to human error where small, individual mistakes may lead to catastrophe if not addressed early.

Brea, Calif.-In the spirit of continuing education and lifelong learning, Vident recently conducted an in-house training on denture teeth for its sales representatives at the Vident Training Center in Brea, Calif.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Los Angeles, USA – Royal Philips Electronics announced today that it has agreed to acquire Discus Holdings Inc, the leading manufacturer of professional tooth whitening products. Through this acquisition Philips expands its oral healthcare portfolio, adding to Philips’ globally leading Sonicare  electric toothbrush business.

This year, clicks are the criteria for gauging reader/user interest. These products are recognized for having  the most views in our product database at marketplace.dentalproductsreport.com.

Straumann announced today that IPS e.max CAD ® restorations by Straumann® CADCAM and the Straumann Anatomic IPS e.max ® Abutment are no

01 Earlier you introduced the “Straumann CARES® Digital Solutions” concept. What falls under this umbrella? Straumann CARES® Digital Solutions are integrated technologies that connect dental professionals across disciplines-general dentists, specialists and dental laboratories. They include state-of-the-art computer-guided surgery, the integration of Straumann CADCAM with Cadent’s iTero® Digital Impression System, and CAD/CAM prosthetics. 02 Why was a project of this magnitude a priority?

D4D Technologies announced today that its in-house production, the E4D Podcast, is now available for download on its very own iTunes channel. Now you can be up-to-date anywhere and anytime on all the exciting news about E4D and learn how D4D Technologies is staying on the cutting edge of CAD CAM Dentistry.

Varying levels of dental anxiety are common among your patients. Here's why you should pay close attention to women in their 40s. A Sydney University study says that this specific age group is likely to have a "perceived traumatic dental experience" that keeps them from following through with treatment procedures.

February 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com WEB EXCLUSIVE  Ask Amy  Amy Morgan, CEO of the Pride Institute, takes your practice management questions. 

May 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comweb exclusiveDentists in litigation Presenting your best position should you end up in court.

With so many amazing dental hygienists in the profession, we want to provide an avenue for you to learn about and be inspired by your peers. Whether it’s someone from the practice down the road or on the podium at a CE event, everyone has a story to share.

THE SET-UP “As dentists and endodontists, we all know the importance of proper instrumentation for endodontic success. The following article by Dr. Jeffrey Linden takes a complex subject and explains its many facets in easily understandable terms. With the many file designs and techniques on the market, deciding on one can become overwhelming as well as confusing. Dr. Linden’s article gives a wonderful overview of what is out there, and a systematic method of how to choose the best system(s) for you.”-Dr. Garry Bey, Team Lead

Knowing the right material (or materials) for a particular case is part of the equation, but if it’s not the material requested on the prescription, the first step becomes getting the dentist to agree to your recommendation.