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August 2, 2010-New data presented today at the International Association for Dental Research meeting reinforce the clinical proof that supports the efficacy of Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™ desensitizing paste in providing instant and lasting relief from dentin hypersensitivity.

February 2010 | Dental Products Report Clinical 360° : implant technology The take-aways Since thier earliest days, implants have improved immensely in durability, quality and esthetics. The ability to create custom abutments via CAD/CAM systems such as Sirona's CEREC makes it possible for dentists to quickly create affordable implants with high esthetics. Implant evolution and CEREC technology

Dr. Joyce Bassett operates a solo practice in Scottsdale, Ariz. and recently was inducted into the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. She feels very gratified when she creates restorations that look beautiful, are functional, and long-lasting. “I like it when I’m done with a case and then I see it six months or even 25 years later and see how well it has lasted and changed a person’s life,” Dr. Bassett said.

When I started in dentistry in 1986, the most powerful quartz halogen light required at least 40 seconds to fully cure an increment of composite, while conventional curing lights lacked power. When indirect restorations asserted their presence in the 1990s, materials like Empress (Ivoclar Vivadent) leucite porcelain or feldspathic porcelain veneers allowed light penetration. However, materials like InCeram (VITA) and Procera (Nobel Biocare) still did not.

January 2011 | Dental Lab Products The CAD/CAM Chorus Standing apart Joshua Polansky – Owner, Niche Dental Studio by Noah Levine, Senior Editor As a relatively young dental technician, Joshua Polansky’s approach to CAD/CAM technology surprises many people in the industry. Because of his age, people tend to assume he’s a digital devotee, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Temecula, CA  September 1, 2010 - Inc. magazine today ranked ProSites #1254 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Thelist represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy-America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. Domain name registrar Go Daddy (#1788), retail giant Toys“R“Us (#4932), Music website Pandora (#253), and convenience store chain 7-Eleven (#4929), are among the prominent brands featured on this year's list.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2010 -- Dr. Reid Winick just returned from Madison, Wisconsin, where dental leaders from all over the country convened over the weekend to hold the founding meeting for the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH).

January 2010 | Dental Lab Products Step-by-step: Acryl-Marvel Pumice-free polishAcryl-Marvel removes scratches and polishes in one simultaneous operation.Information provided by Dental Ve

January 11, 2010 | dlpmagzine.comNewsNobel Biocare establishes Preferred Partner Program with Ivoclar Vivadent

As Aurident, Inc. celebrates its 35th anniversary, it continues to expand with the hiring of three new account representatives. Sungsoo Choi has more than 20 years' experience as a technician, ceramist and laboratory owner. Rachel Lee has been a ceramist for over eight years.

Full Line of Straumann® CAD/CAM Abutments and Restorations Now Available at Dale Dental Dale Dental now offers the fastest, easiest and most affordable way for all US dental labs to get genuine Straumann CADCAM abutments and restorations. Dale Dental is pleased to announce the complete availability of all Straumann CAD/CAM custom abutments, understructures and full contour restorations to all U.S. dental laboratories at the lowest prices and fastest turnaround times.

January 6, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNewsSign up now for Brad Jones' IPS e.max courseBrad Jones, an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and AACD accreditation examiner, is presenting

February 15, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com web exclusive Flashback: Presidential Smiles  In honor of President's Day, take a look at the smiles of some of America's past presiden

There are many serious consequences to imbibing to excess. Alcoholic beverages can affect the mouth and teeth in many different ways. In recent times, some of the healthful benefits of moderate alcohol consumption have been noted. Certainly, in excess, alcohol has been shown to be detrimental to health. The detrimental effects of alcohol on the mouth can range from gum disease to oral cancer. Drinking can lead to gum disease

Advances in technology continue to improve and change the way we live our day-to-day lives. These advances also have significantly impacted the dental industry.

Diagnostic imaging-especially the stunning 3-dimensional pictures provided by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans-offers incomparable advantages to dentists planning and delivering a wide range of treatments, but the scans do involve exposing patients to small but not-insignificant amounts of radiation.

As removable prosthetic technologists/technicians, we know denture base resins have certain limitations to withstanding forces that may be incurred due to individual patient indication, (para-function, malocclusion, loss of opposing dentition, lack of regular intraoral maintenance).

Dentistry’s approach to diagnosis and management of dental caries has undergone a marked evolution over the last few decades. Thanks to advancements in instrumentation, techniques and restorative materials, as well as scientific developments in cariology and diagnostic systems minimally invasive dentistry (MID) is now the standard of care in the modern restorative practice.

These manufacturers, dentists and organizations all go the extra mile to help those in need, whether it be underserved populations or victims of natural disasters. GC America Inc. RESTORE Japan With the company’s 90th anniversary celebration, 2011 was primed to be a special year for GC America.

Whatever role you play in your practice-doctor, front desk team member, the assistant, the hygienist, or another valuable job within the practice-your communication and interaction with the patients directly impacts their relationship with the practice. In order for the patient to feel they are receiving individualized care, it becomes essential for all team members to be aware of each patient’s needs. Each team member is critical to setting and managing the patients’ expectations for care and service.

Devlin Limbach, a photographer from Lincoln, NE, gives ordinary dental instruments new, vibrant identities. In one of his photos, the green and blue bristles of a toothbrush resemble an elaborate maze that requires precise navigation. Placed at a different angle, that same toothbrush takes on a stage-like appearance with a blue and green curtain.

Even if you have the best relationship with a committed patient, sometimes in the “real world” you will get an objection. The good news is, there are tools to navigate around the stop sign. Here are five we recommend and what you can say when a patient tells you "If my insurance won't cover it, I can't afford to see the hygienist every three months": Active listening: “Sounds like you have some concerns regarding affordability?”

Jane Ji Young Lee was  just 14 when she immigrated from South Korea to the U.S., where she first had to overcome the language barrier before becoming a teacher and then switching careers to find her true passion as a cosmetic ceramist for daVinci Dental Studio in West Lakes, Calif.

A group of 17 technicians and a dentist completed the recent Ivoclar Vivadent Press Technology Course: Feathering IPS e.max and Empress which was held at IV's headquarters in Amherst, NY.

February 10, 2009 | dlpmagazine.com Tech Smart In between machines Making sense of what Apple’s iPad and its competition in the buzzed about tablet computer market means to PCs, and

There’s always a lot to see while walking the crowded confines of the Lab Day exhibit hall and last month’s show in Chicago didn’t disappoint with companies of all sizes showing off their latest products of both low and high tech varieties. But it should come as no surprise that my gaze was often drawn to the computer-powered end of the spectrum where I was not disappointed by the latest in CAD/CAM scanners, mills, printers and software.

WOBURN, Mass. - SensAble Technologies Inc., a leading provider of dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, 3D modeling software and haptic devices, has named Core 3D Centres, a global supplier of digital manufacturing services to dental laboratories, as a SensAble Authorized Milling Center partner.

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When hygienist Nikki Hayes called out “You guys have all gotta get down here and see this,” over the headset intercom system used by the staff at DPR Technology Editor Dr. John Flucke’s Lee’s Summit, Mo. practice, it sent everyone running. What they saw did not disappoint.