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While Mark Jackson, RDT, and Precision Ceramics Dental Laboratory try to stay on the cutting edge of the materials currently available in the dental industry, he’s always keeping an eye on the latest developments in technologies from other industries.

December 3, 2009 | dentalproductsreport.comTop 100 Exclusive Tomorrow’s SMILESDr. Ronald Goldstein - Atlanta dentist

February 2011 | dentalproductsreport.com Cover products on the COVER   Non-drip gel desensitizer with optimal handling February 2011 | dentalproductsreport.com Cover products on the COVER  

January 26, 2010 | dlpmagazine.com News Culp course focuses on IPS e.max and Straumann Anatomic IPS e.max Abutment At the Ivoclar Vivadent facilities in Sarasota, Fla., Lee Culp will be heading up a three-day course given throughout the year focusing on "Esthetic Solutions for Implant Restorations" featuring IPS e.max and the Straumann Anatomic IPS e.max Abutment.

February 3, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNewsGil Villavecer new VP at VidentLong-time Vident employee Gil Villa

In today’s option-filled world of dental technology, some of our design decisions are made based on the time frame allowed for our cases, or should I say rushing the case through before the patient has to leave on the space shuttle. Others are made based on our comfort level with material choices, while yet others are made based on our ability to access alternative solutions such as outsourcing or processes of our cases. In all scenarios, it’s up to us to have a toolbox to draw from for esthetic options for every case situation.

01. Since the news of the partnership between 3M ESPE and Jensen, there have been lots of questions about the details. How long has this been in the works? The idea of a partnership between Jensen and 3M ESPE is not new. 3M ESPE identified Jensen as having best practices in the lab industry with quality products and services, customer relationships, support and education. In the end, a shared commitment to quality, innovation and customer success brought us together.

One of the many things we learned in our annual Technology Census is that the readers of Dental Products Report really do like technology, but that the large majority is not just going to jump at the newest gadgets without a little investigating.

Ina Pockrass, Co-Founder of the Eco-Dentistry Association, will join the Whole Tooth blog radio show on March 20 to discuss how dentists can make their dental practices green.   Click here for more information.

Effective April 1, 2012, Ultradent Products Inc. will be the exclusive distributor of Triodent Corporation products in the United States.

Astron Dental has opened its third U.S. location, the Vanderbilt Beach Technical Center, in Naples, Fla. Astron also operates a corporate and manufacuring plant near Chicago and a Sales and marketing center in Las Vegas. For additional informatiion, call 800-323-4144.

The dental profession certainly knows what goodwill is and what the general understanding of its value means to the dental practice and its owner. Most experts allocate high percentages of the value of the dental practice as a whole to goodwill, compared to equipment, supplies and other items in the sales agreement or valuation report. Goodwill is a method of choice for allocation when a seller looks at tax implications from his or her sale compared to other sources of designation of assets or service and administrative charges for their sale.

March 15, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com Web Exclusive On the front lines Military uses Planmeca x-ray equipment all over the world to help diagnose, treat dental situations. 

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.