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National Dentex Corporation (NASDAQ: NADX), one of the largest owner/operators of dental laboratories in North America, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to be acquired by GDC Holdings, Inc. (GDC), which is a holding company of GeoDigm Corporation (GeoDigm), a technology-based manufacturing and laboratory company and a portfolio company of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe XI, L.P. (Welsh Carson).

I’m always on the lookout for a better mousetrap. Whether it be a laser, a smartphone or some other amazing piece of equipment that will change my life, I’m driven to find the “next great thing.” The wonderful part of being the Technology Editor here at Dental Products Report is that when I find these things, they not only change my life for the better, but I get the chance to share them with you!

You’ve noticed a change in one of your most dependable employees. She’s been missing a lot of work lately, and when she does come into the office she’s usually late. Her productivity is slipping and you know her behavior change is affecting the rest of the team.

Parents should use toothpastes that contain fluoride with a minimum concentration of 1,000 parts per million to prevent tooth decay in their children, says a new report.  Preventing tooth decay can help reduce the need for extensive and costly dental treatments, including extractions.

Formulated and manufactured for each component of the waxing process, the InStep casting wax system is designed to ensure that waxes are compatible from blockout to final waxup. This reduces the chance of defects in your castings.

Information provided by Patterson With a focus on increasing everyday efficiency, Eaglesoft 16 Practice Management Software was created based on customer feedback and is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, giving each member of the dental team the power to do more in less time. Patterson Dental’s latest version of its integrated dental software comes with a new look, greater functionality and enhanced adaptability.

The lower radiation output is among the regularly touted benefits of digital radiography, but the safety benefits for both patient and clinician do not yet make this technology foolproof and risk free.

The problem of radiograph retakes is solved using the Kodak RVG 6500 Sensor with its optional Intelligent Positioning System that allows users to visually align and place the sensor using a real-time display.

Senior Mobile Dental is a non-profit organization focused on bringing dental hygiene services to the elderly population of the Colorado Springs area. Photo: Courtesy of Senior Mobile Dental

January 14, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comWeb Exclusive The importance of health screening  Dentists see the importance of health screening of patients and most are willing to perform it at

Long-time Vident employee Gil Villavecer has been recently promoted to Vice President, Business Development. In his new role, Villavecer will be responsible for building relationships and negotiating agreements with some of the nation’s major lab and dental practice groups.

February 16, 2010 | dlpmagazine.com web exclusive Open Wide and Listen! Dentists play key role in a new bone conduction technology that helps the deaf hear.

Amy Morgan is CEO of the Pride Institute. With Pride since 1993, she is a sought-after educator who still consults one-on-one with practices.

When it comes to selecting a handpiece for your practice, there certainly isn’t a shortage of options to choose from. There are a variety of handpieces available with similar features and designs to make handpiece use seamless and comfortable.  

Ping Fu, president and CEO of 3D software company Geomagic, a developer of CAD software used in various industrys including dental, was honored today at a ceremony in New York City as one of "Fast Company" magazine’s 100 most creative people in business.

January 8, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNewsVident holds two denture courses Participants recently traveled to Vancouver and Vident's home office in Brea, Calif. to attend hands-on denture cours

January 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com web exclusive Hidden costs: Working with a dental lab Communication is key to saving you, your lab technician and your patients time and money.

There are various psychological theories of how hypnotic trance works. The simplest explanation is to go to its origins, viewing hypnotic trance as an instinctive behavioral response of primal man to cognitively modulate his fight or flight psyche stress. In other words primal man used  rapid trance to  instinctually dissociate from the stress and conflict of the reality of a survival threat. This provided  him the time space in his mind to problem solve a fighting tactic and/or an escape route of which to become absorbed in.

Back pain is the last thing anyone working at a lab bench wants to put up with every day. That’s why ceramist Shawn Holmes of Becker Dental Laboratory in Herculaneum, Mo., looked into exercises and new seating in an effort to combat his lower back pain. What he found was a two-for-one solution in stability balls. Now that he has swapped his traditional dental lab chairs for these stability “exercise” balls, Holmes’ back pain has gone away and he’s feeling better and stronger while at work.

Boutique lab. I really dislike that moniker used by many to describe laboratories that deliver a more comprehensive end product than the norm.

The Ultra-Waxer 2 line of electronic waxing devices offers a systematic approach to dental prosthetic waxing and includes the Ultra-Waxer 2, the Wet-Waxer 2 and the Micro-Dip 2. The devices are designed to provide precise temperature control to deliver high-quality castings.

February 4, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comweb exclusive Midwinter Meeting condenses The Chicago Midwinter consolidates to three days, but events still abound at various venues, including the new

Speed and capacity are not common considerations when people think about utility services such as gas, water, electricity and even phone lines. All of these services are critical to both homes and businesses, and of course people look for ways to reduce their monthly bills through efficient and judicious use of these resources. However, it’s doubtful that you or anyone you know has turned on an electric or gas appliance, or picked up the phone and cursed at the slow speed of the gas, electricity or phone connection.

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January 13, 2009 | modernhygienist.comNews Environdent®  helps the dental industry recycle 10,000+ pounds of dental instruments in 2009!CHICAGO, IL –Hu-Friedy customers recycled enough dental instruments in

According to an analysis of government data and dental research, more Americans are choosing to go to the emergency room for routine dental problems like toothaches. The number of emergency room visits nationwide for dental problems increased 16 percent from 2006 to 2009, and the report released by the Pew Center suggests the trend is continuing.

January 20, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNewsCl?n 3D to launch intraoral impression scan

Phoenix, Ariz., September 27, 2010-This summer, SmartPractice hosted a Cancer Awareness Health Fair for employees and their families.  Employees were encouraged to wear pink to the event that featured awareness, education and cancer prevention tips from The American Cancer Society, Guardians of the Ribbon and The Wellness Community.

01 Can you describe your organization, Health Promotion Specialists? Health Promotion Specialists (HPS) is a school-based dental prevention program. We currently serve 42 school districts in the state of South Carolina and provide services to over 20,000 children a year.