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The likelihood of large companies and organizations not having an annual budget and business plan is fairly remote. To succeed, they need to plan on a formal basis what the expectations of future periods will be, and how they will react to changes. Additionally, during the period they will track their performance against this budget and analyze changes that occur. On the other hand, many owners of dental laboratory businesses do not routinely create a budget, let alone a business plan. There are reasons large organizations use these tools and they can help you, too.

Dr. Steve Carstensen owns and leads a successful practice in Bellevue, Wash. He has been a Sesame Member since 2010 and currently uses Sesame 24-7™, an integrated suite of services developed exclusively for dental practices, which include his website, mobile site, appointment reminders, online patient portal and search marketing strategies.

A pioneer in the field of dentistry, Dr. Esther M. Wilkins has devoted her career to the practice and education of dental medicine. In 1950, she was founding director of the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Washington, School of Dentistry in Seattle. She developed the curriculum and taught a majority of the courses during the growing stages.

Dentium USA Vice President, Joyce Son, announced that Dentium USA will launch a Study Club Program to provide speakers to Study Clubs across the USA on the subject of dental implants.  This initiative is a result of various surveys done by the dental press in which it has been reported that the profession is looking for more and more education on the future of implant dentistry. If you are a Study Club Executive Member, please contact Dentium USA directly by calling 877-304-6752 to discuss your needs.  

UTAH, U.S.A. & KYOTO, Japan, April 22, 2010 - Ultradent Products, Inc. and its orthodontic division, Opal Orthodontics, today unveiled its exclusive relationship with Shofu, Inc., one of the largest international dental materials and equipment manufacturers with over 85 years of industry experience. Shofu, Inc. will be the exclusive distributor of Opal Orthodontics in Japan.

  Value Defined We all want and deserve to receive value for our investment. Value can mean different things to different people. One might value getting his or her website up and running quickly, while another might be more exacting and patient. One practice might value appearance more highly than function. Still another might prefer quantity over quality of website visitors.

When it comes to advice, it is far easier to give than to receive. Most people have opinions on just about everything and are more than happy to share with anyone willing (or unwilling) to listen. For an independent small-business owner, such as a dental laboratory operator, the search for dependable sources of useful information often results in too many conflicting points of view from too many sources with hidden or blatant agendas. The key is to assess where the guidance originated and take everything with a grain of salt.

It’s rare to see a dental office depicted in a film and-if the movie “Horrible Bosses” is any indication- rarer still to see one that accurately depicts an office.

VERSAILLES, Ohio – (October 1, 2010) – Midmark Corporation today announced the launch of its 2010 dental sterilizer promotion, Crunching Numbers. The national promotion will run from October 1 through December 31 of this year, featuring Midmark’s market-leading sterilizers known for their reliability and efficiency.

January 2010 | Dental Products Report Clinical 360°: restorative technique How to: Create an esthetic anterior restoration Ivoclar Vivad

February 21, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNEWSNADL Announces its 2010 Board of DirectorsThe National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) is pleased to announce the 2010 Board of Directors. NADL Board of Directors du

If someone were to tell you they knew about a powerful practice building tool that involves no selling, costs little (or nothing) to implement, enhances patient loyalty, encourages referrals, attracts new patients, builds team morale, makes a positive difference for those in need, is repeatable, and lots of fun, would you want to learn more?

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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