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Ivoclar Vivadent will offer a pair of complete denture prosthetics course at its training facilities in Sarasota, Fla., and Amherst, N.Y.

Hasselt, Belgium, September 7, 2010-DENTSPLY Prosthetics sponsored a panel of dentists and dental laboratory technicians to convene at the DENTSPLY ES Healthcare facility in Hasselt, Belgium for a two-day symposium, held on July 15th and 16th, 2010. The purpose of the meeting was to gather dental industry thought leaders for Compartis® ISUS implant case presentations, interact with and gain exposure to new implant-technology developments, and share ideas.

January 2010 | Dental Products Report Clinical 360°: tech brief Blackline highspeed handpiecein your practice Compiled by Thais Carter Information provided by Bien-Air USA

Despite well-publicized reception issues, more than 1.7 million people purchased Apple's iPhone 4 in the first three days it was available.      Getting started on this Tech Smart column has been difficult because I’m finding it hard to pull myself away from the captivating and remarkably crisp screen of my one-day-old iPhone 4.

February 18, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNEWSD4D Technologies makes charitable donation to Red Cross Haiti disaster reliefThrough the generous donations by its employees and contribution matching by Basil Haymann, Chairm

Wayne Gretsky once said, “You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you do not take.” Rather than avoid new technology altogether, it is critical to think strategically about costs and benefits so that when you do purchase that next piece of equipment, you’re sure to score on at least some of your ROI goals. Can I expect a return of three to 10 times the cost of my purchase? Will me and my team be more efficient or balanced in our work?

April 2010 | Dental Products Report web exclusive

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

Schroeder Dental Laboratory hasn’t been around long enough to have created the wooden dentures that George Washington is said to have worn, but the business in Northbrook, Ill. is one of the oldest family-owned and operated dental labs in the country, its owners say.

Year after year, survey after survey, DPR’s readers affirm that when it comes to choosing new dental products for their dental practices, colleague recommendations are vital. Here, we provide space for dental professionals-like you and your team-to reflect on the products they see making a difference.

Culver City, CA, July 27, 2010 – Today Discus Dental LLC has announced reduced pricing for the company’s line of diode soft tissue lasers in the US and Canada.  The award-winning NV Microlaser™ is now available for $5,995 MSRP and the SoftlasePro® is available for $3,995 MSRP.  Discus is also cutting laser prices in all global regions in which it operates, including the EU, Asia, Middle East and parts of Africa.

You need another workstation for your expanding staff, or you’re planning a new office. Or maybe a staff member’s computer has just died. So why not run out to the nearest chain store and pick up a computer or two? Because then you might just be stuck with something that will not serve your practice well and because you already forked out the money, it may be unlikely that you’ll replace your mistake any time soon. That’s why you should consult with experts like Paul Hinman and Keith Aderman before you start making purchases involving computers, wiring, monitors and other audio/video systems. Hinman  is president of Liptak Dental Services  (liptakdental.com) and Aderman is the president of Mr. Hookup (mrhookup.net).

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. Prime among these challenges is the never-ending quest to fill vacant office positions. Complicating this issue is the increasing reliance on part-time and temporary help, and the difficulty in identifying truly qualified candidates.

January 13, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comNEws Henrik Roos appointed President, Imaging Group Danaher announced that Henrik Roos has been appointed to the position of President, Imaging Group and will have full responsibi

February 2010 | Dental Products ReportClinical 360°: Restorative TechniqueHow to: Place monomer technology compositeGC America’s Kalore nano composite helps deliver “instant orthod

February 10, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com News Straumann introduces IPS e.max CAD restorations 

Modern Dental Laboratory USA named one of Top 75 corporate citizens in Washington state

NEW YORK, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Over five hundred dentists from around the United States have joined forces in an exciting new initiative aimed at promoting early detection in breast cancer.  Dubbed "Smile Pink", the campaign encourages women and men to show their support of early breast cancer testing by adding a stylish Pink Swarovski Crystal to their smile.  Several celebrities have already agreed to smile pink including former Miss USA winner Tara Conner and E! television network reality stars Lisa and Britney Gastineau.

Many lab owners start their dental lab with visions of “growing” the business. Everyone’s idea of what constitutes growth is different, and unfortunately, many lab owners don’t have a specific plan for how to go about it. A simple look around the industry illustrates that there are dozens if not hundreds of ways to do it. So the question becomes, what’s the best way for you?

The A-dec LED Dental Operatory Light delivers a combination of color temperature accuracy and high color rendering index value that reportedly give the truest illumination on the new dental product market. It also features a thin profile, passive thermal management, and easy positioning.

January 11, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNewsSensAble Technologies posts record sales in 2009SensAble Technologies, Inc®, the leading provider of touch-enabled modeling solutions and haptic devic

September 29, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com Web Exclusive Is your practice at risk for cyber fraud? Four tips to preventing an attack. by Pamela Campbell

  Example of direct mail campaign tracking program There are many elements to a marketing plan you can track with TTN (tracking telephone numbers). Here’s a sample marketing plan and how you can track the results.

The Dual Accelerated, Tri-Barrel Hydremide Peroxide technology results in a reduction of in-office time by 50% and significantly lowers costs, while providing the same intense whitening results. Evolve offers whitening systems for every situation and type of patient from at-home-only whitening to combination in-office and at-home whitening, from average patients to geriatric patients and even tetracycline-stained patients.

Technological advancements have improved virtually every aspect of dentistry in recent decades, from implants to digital x-rays, from orthodontics to bone grafting. The way most of us communicate with our patients, however, has remained essentially unchanged throughout the better part of the last century. Yet patient communication is a significant business driver for our practices-it’s at least as important, arguably more so, than the high-tech procedures we all perform on a daily basis. Generic isn’t good enough

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Candulor USA, the leading Swiss tooth manufacturer, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Talladium Inc., based in Valencia, CA, for the distribution of their entire line of removable products. The agreement provides Talladium Inc. with the rights to sell Candulor products in the United States. 

You may be finding it more challenging to fill both the doctor’s schedule and the hygiene schedule and keep them filled. Many patients have had financial setbacks because of our still challenging economy, and many other patients seem reluctant to spend money on anything but what they consider essential. Maybe your number of new patients has declined too? Here are some steps that self-directed appointment coordinators can take to keep the schedule full and productive and also increase the number of new patients:

New York, N.Y.-On May 21, an excited group of young ceramists took part in a free ceramics course presented by Rich Pavlak, CDT, MDT, FNGS, at New York City College of Technology. “Participating in Rich Pavlak’s Porcelain hands-on workshop was really exciting to me.” said attendee Rocio German. By design, corporate sponsorships were limited to gifts for the students, technical support and lunch, so the event stayed focused on high quality ceramics and professional motivation.

June 2010 | Dental Products Report Clinical 360°: exclusive survey The chemistry and engineering behind new materials and equipment are what make it into magazines. And, while the science is what you hear about in the lead, it certainly isn’t the whole story.