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SNAP cosmetic simulation software is specifically designed to increase cosmetic revenue by instantly generating more interest in cosmetic procedures. Essentially, SNAP turns non-cosmetic patients into cosmetic patients. PICTURE THIS: Patients can envision what they will look like if they accept your recommended cosmetic treatment. The “before” and simulated “after” photos demonstrate to patients how great they will look after whitening, veneers, replacing missing teeth, reducing a gummy smile and much more.

CHICAGO, IL – March 4, 2010 –Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacture of dental instruments, acknowledged the work of two Dental Hygienists by sponsoring their trip to attend the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, which convened at McCormick Place February 25-27.  

01 Electric handpieces have ranked as one of the top 10 most desired purchases by dentists since 2007. What are your plans for addressing this need?

Most dentists I talk to have an image in their heads of the ideal new patient. Not only does this person come in to the practice needing extensive care, he or she also understands the value of dentistry and has therefore budgeted the money to start comprehensive treatment right away. On the surface, this seems to make sense-after all, patients with high need and a high dental IQ offer the best opportunity for revenue, right? Not quite.

January 20, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com Web Exclusive Federal whitening controls? The ADA asks the FDA to step in to monitor the currently unregulated market of tooth whitening product

CHICAGO (October 1, 2010) – The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB) is proud to announce the release of its most recent e-learning program: DANB’s Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Review Course. DANB’s RHS Review Course can be accessed at www.danb.org/learning. Learners earn 12 DANB CDE credits for successful completion of the course. The estimated seat time to proceed once through the course is 12 hours. The cost of the course is $75.00.

October 2010 | Dental Products Report Clinical 360°: tech brief Applying X-Smart®in your practice Compliled by Stan GoffInformation provided by DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Special

Requests for portraits of pop-stars or ex-presidents are not unusual. Neither are logos of favorite sports teams or pictures of puppies, cats or even ducks.

1. This light-cured flowable resin containing Calcium Silicates offers the apatite stimulating benefits of calcium hydroxide and sealing capabilities of Resin Modified Glass Ionomers. It’s the first of a new class of internal flowable pulpal protectant/liner materials known as Resin Modified Calcium Silicates (RMCS).

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

Information provided by Williams Dental Laboratory Inc. The Lab Williams Dental Laboratory Inc. is a full-service laboratory based in Erie, Pa., with more than 30 employees. The laboratory services Pennsylvania, Western New York and Eastern Ohio. Owners Jim Conway, Bill Stroh and Barb Marlette have more than 120 combined years of experience among them.

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Concordia Dental and the Arizona Dental Foundation (ADF) will provide free dental care to about 300 children across the state during National Children's Dental Health Month in February.

Be yourself Home care compliance and individuality are closely related. Here we take a look at four unique patient personalities and highlight basic essentials that should have a place in their medicine cabinet.

01. You established CMR Dental Lab in 1978. How and why did you add educator to your role as a laboratory owner/technician? I was doing support for Dr. Bill Dickerson for his office before he started LVI and we had lots of doctors coming through the course learning the techniques that he was teaching and yet they had no technicians to send to when they got home. Our laboratory was overbooked so we started training technicians for the dentists who were participating in the course. 

DPR Technology Editor Dr. John Flucke is lucky enough to try numerous products out in his operatories. Here are five he put to work in 2011 that left a lasting impression on him and have the potential to help just about any practice.

Designed for high barrier protection, all S3 face masks are greater than 99% Bacteria (BFE) and Particle filtration efficiency (PFE) at 0.1 micron, providing peace of mind for all dental procedures. The filter offers excellent breathability without unpleasant moisture build up.   The Quad-fold design provides 15% more breathing volume with a customizable fit.

On October 1, 2010, Dr. James C. Kessler, previous Chair of the Division of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Oklahoma, assumed responsibility for the Department of Education at The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida. Dr. Kessler replaces Dr. Irwin M. Becker as Chairman of Education.

One of the major situations we face in performing treatment to the best of our ability is gathering data. Let’s face it, getting as much information together as possible before you start treatment just makes things easier and more predictable.

(Brea, CA) – David Guichet, DDS and Debra Wasky, CDT of Providence Prosthodontics Dental Group are the inaugural winners of Vident’s prescribevita.com contest.  In June 2009, doctors and technicians were invited to submit their best before and after case study to prescribevita.com, Vident's interactive web site that provides a place to share before and after case photos, explore the entire line of VITA restorative materials and gain access to specials and discounts.

BOSTON, April 14 -- A recent study conducted by a leading independent research firm concluded that LUSTER's 1 Hour White Light Whitening System is the only product on the market that offers visible results in only one hour with zero "rebound effect."  Many professional based light whitening treatments don't last and can cause a "rebound effect" that can be experienced when some of the tooth whitening has come from tooth dehydration (also a significant factor in causing sensitivity).

This meeting is not only about learning and advancing your skills, it’s also about creating a community. The Academy of Laser Dentistry’s 18th Annual Conference is a place for dentists-whether you’re new to laser dentistry or incorporated it into your practice years ago-to come together to learn about the latest in the field and to talk with other practitioners who share their same passion for laser dentistry and what it can do for their practice and their patients.

IRVINE, Calif. – (September 27, 2010) – J. Morita, world leader in 3D imaging, was recently featured in an episode of Health Heroes on the Discovery Channel. Focused on dental innovations, J. Morita was included in this program for its high resolution, low dose, 3D technology.

IRVINE, Calif. – (July 14, 2010) – J. Morita USA today announced the discontinuation of Rotary Master, an electric low speed handpiece. This decision was made as a result of the company’s desire to focus resources on equipment developed by its parent company, J. Morita Manufacturing Corporation. This change takes effect immediately, as inventory supplies have been depleted. 

The donation was given to the Giving Children Hope Foundation last week when Ashtel Dental and 7 Day Dental heard of the foundation’s plans to send them to the children in Haiti that had lost their homes and their families in the earthquake.

Cookies are most commonly baked until crisp or just long enough that they remain soft, but some kinds of cookies are not baked at all. Cookies are made in a wide variety of styles, using an array of ingredients including sugars, spices, chocolate, butter, peanut butter, nuts or dried fruits. The softness of the cookie may depend on how long it is baked.

Successful case acceptance-especially among new patients-begins long before case presentation. When a new patient enters your office, his antenna is finely tuned for all messages-spoken and unspoken-that will help him form an impression of your practice. When that impression is positive, it increases your chances of treatment acceptance.

February 2011  | Dental Products Reportproduct watch: Technology EvangelistKeep your data safe How ioSafe offers confidence for data backup.by

Chicago – April 26, 2010 – The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) was recently invited to provide testimony to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Oral Health (CDC DOH) as part of the strategic planning process for 2011 through 2014. The submission of this testimony is an extension of the longstanding collaboration between the AAP and the CDC to develop a surveillance program to determine the incidence and prevalence of periodontal disease in the US population.

our goal is to be totally paperless by 2012, and to get that accomplished we knew we needed to convert to digital x-rays. XLDent was able to provide the digital x-rays and other things we needed to benefit our practice. They’ve been wonderful in helping us get to where we want to be. We’re not 100% paperless yet as we still use paper charts on a minimal basis, but otherwise we’re pretty much all the way there.