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The set-up “Dr. Ben Oppenheimer reviews the benefits of using small diameter  or“mini” implants, focusing on improved patient satisfaction with complete dentures. Mini implants allow increased ease of placement with reduced surgical invasiveness, along with lower costs, which are attractive features both for dentists and patients.

January 13, 2009 | dlpmagazine.com Tech Smart Everything coming together A trend of convergence and connectivity is the story behind the flashy new gadgets on display at the 2010 Intern

Dentists and dental hygienists-particularly women-who wear traditional, unisex scrubs often have similar complaints about them. These oft-heard grumbles include observations that the tops are so big you feel like you’re wearing a tent and the armholes are so large that they gape and droop to nearly a wearer’s waist.

January 13, 2009 | dlpmagazine.comNewsDelcam releases new version of DentCAD design softwareDelcam announced the release of the 2010 version of its DentCAD dental design software.  The ne

This second article in a series about behavioral change looks at how you can use Motivational Interviewing to help your staff members look at their goals and the changes they need to make to reach them.

It’s pretty like a sparkly birthday present with a shimmering, pink bow on top.  It’s content like a satisfied meal that’s digesting comfortably in your belly.  It’s wonderful like a Newfoundland puppy that just tried to slobber up your saliva then plopped down in your lap to rest.  Awww, puppy.

Local anesthetics have allowed you to perform dentistry for more than 100 years. And those needles you’ve bee n using have scared patients for just as long.

The status of an individual working for someone can be that of an independent contractor or an  employee. Sometimes, businesses hire other businesses to perform services and at times, the term “outsourcing” is used. This term describes the transfer of responsibility to others for the performance of the service in question.  It limits the responsibility to the business needing the service and shifts its responsibility to others and away from the enterprise in question needing the service to be completed.

The people who come to Dr. Kevin Boehm’s practice all have one thing in common: they want their dental care done naturally. They’re not interested in what antibiotic can cure what ails them. These patients are looking for a more holistic approach to health care, and would much rather turn to something like acupuncture, homeopathy or a diet change to get their dental health back on track. Through Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Boehm offers them just that. What it is

Forget Birkenstocks. Forget patchouli oil. Forget the long hair, laid back, hippie images you have in your head. forget all the stereotypes you’ve heard about going green. As it turns out, “tree huggers” are pretty savvy businesspeople. 

July 14, 2011, Irvine, Calif.-Glidewell Laboratories, industry-leading provider of dental lab products and services, announced today the opening of the Glidewell International Technology Center, its new 2,800-square-foot training, education and technology demonstration center located on the Glidewell Laboratories campus in Irvine, Calif.

Teeth whitening kits are popping up at shopping mall kiosks, cosmetic departments and beauty salons. Is it legal?

Do you have a gap, or what those in the dental industry refer to as diastema? Have years of ridicule and torment made you wish you had perfect, straight teeth? Well, the time has finally come for you to show off your smile. What was once looked at as a flaw to one's appearance has become pretty hip.

What do you see as some of the primary needs of today’s dentists, and how do your products help meet those needs?

One of the most frequent calls we get on our Hotline at Pride Institute is the dentist or team member asking when and how to dismiss a patient from the practice. There is usually a long story involved and lots of confusion. Typically, they have waited far too long to take this action and have endured a lot of stress as a result. True, it can be uncomfortable. And true, it is easier to hope the patient just goes away. But that rarely happens. Dismissal protocol

Everyone in the dental field knows that the single central is the most difficult to match. The case premise will always revolve around color and design as well as material selection. If we select the right materials, we will be able to successfully create an esthetically pleasing case for our patient. The amount of room we are allowed for our porcelain build-up will have a great deal to do with the final outcome of the case, as well. Allowance must be made for translucency and opacity as well as the facial thickness of the porcelain.

Robert Kreyer will be conducting several Advanced Denture and The Art of Prosthetics courses throughout the summer and fall months in Sarasota, Fla. and Los Angeles. On June 25-26 and again on September 11-12 he will be at University of Southern California in Los Angeles teaching The Art of Prosthetics, sponsored by Canulor USA. To sign up, contact Joanna Randall at 800-436-3827.

Dr. Glenda Payas was volunteering on a dental mission in Nigeria in 2006 when she suffered a frightening and life-changing accident. She was in an elevator when the building’s generator shut off, sending the car crashing several floors to the ground. She broke both of her knees and was hospitalized in a Nigerian hospital before returning to the U.S. to undergo surgery and try to rebuild her life.

After many years of sharing information with my colleagues I have noticed that the majority of dentists take very few photographs and don’t take time to document their work-even the interesting cases-with photographic records. In today’s economic and business environment, it has become a necessity to adequately promote your business, and I consider photography a very important part of that.

Bobbi Jo Muto’s passion for working with underserved populations was sparked almost 20 years ago after seeing first-hand the dire need for oral health care in her state, West Virginia.

January 2010 | Dental Products Report Think like a CEOPlay it safe Avoiding unrealized expectations with staff.by Dr. Duane A. Schmidt, President of Pre/Op/Ed

January 15, 2010 | modernhygienist.comNews ADHA set to launch new dental hygiene survey/research center  Chicago-ADHA today announced that in concert with its Strategic Plan commitment to operational excellence throu

January 2010 | Dental Products ReportThink like a CEOIs the Roth IRA conversion a gamble?Understanding the 2010 IRA-to-Roth IRA conversion opportunity.by J. Haden Werhan

February 15, 2010News SmartPractice partners with organizations active in Haitian ReliefPHOENIX, Arizona--SmartPractice has responded to the global need for medical, dental and infection control supplies by partnering with organizat

January 28, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comNews XCPT(R) Software Announces a Partnership Agreement to Advance Zimmer Dental Digital Dentistry Initiatives VENICE, Fla., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Dental and XCPT Communication

While the massive healthcare reform bill recently signed into law by President Obama will affect all Americans in one way or another, it contains a provision that will have a direct impact on dental laboratories in their role as manufacturers of medical devices.

Dental Technologies, Inc. (DTI), a network of high-quality, full-service dental laboratories located throughout North America, announced the appointment of Jeffrey Zellmer to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).     Mr. Zellmer has more than 25 years of financial executive experience, including five years as CFO of publicly-traded Silicon Graphics, Inc.  Most recently, he was Vice President of Finance for Lam Research Corporation, a publicly-traded technology company.  

01 Premier is a fourth-generation family-owned company. How does this benefit the company? We are so incredibly fortunate to have such a rich family and business history. The benefits to Premier are almost immeasurable. Understanding history and decision making are actually big competitive advantages. The 2nd through 4th generations are all involved in the business, and each brings unique perspectives and experiences. 02 What would you say makes your hygiene products so popular with both dentists and hygienists?

Nobel Biocare announced today that it has reorganized its North American  management team to better utilize the skills and assets of the team. The two key changes include Mr. Melker Nilsson becoming Senior Vice President of Sales for North America and Mr. John Cox moving from sales to a newly formed role in charge of strategic initiatives for the company in the North American marketplace.

Culver City, CA, September 27, 2010 – Today Discus Dental LLC announced major price reductions on its two acclaimed curing lights. Discus’ Flashlite 1401® is now available in North America for the low manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $450 and the Magna® is now available for MSRP of $750.