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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.

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

This month our feature story presented a “chorus” of voices offering a range of views and perspectives on CAD/CAM technology, digital dentistry and the way computerized and robotic processes are changing the dental lab industry. The voices in that article may have differed in their opinions about the technology, but the one thing everyone seemed to agree on was that CAD/CAM technology is here and has already begun to change the dental laboratory industry in numerous ways.

After the 15th Annual Conference of The Speaking Consulting Network, Linda Miles, Founder of SCN is proud to announce the sale of SCN to Lois Banta of Banta Consulting, Inc.

The VersaMILL 5X from Dental Technology Solutions is available in its standard configuration to support manufacturing of multiple copings, crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, abutments, dental bars and implant bridges. The VersaMILL 5X PLUS adds additional highspeed milling feedrate control, an oil-cooled 60,000 rpm spindle and implant interface library. It uses a 9-tool automatic tool changer (optional with 5X, standard with 5X PLUS) with probe and remote camera for unattended operation and monitoring.

What sets the stage for one group to consistently outperform all others? Why does one practice in an area outshine all the rest? What creates the personality of any group – whether large or small? What is the foundation of this phenomenon every group has called “culture”? Bringing it home

Dentistry has always been a profession that keeps us in fairly close proximity to our patients. We’re constantly working in their personal space, doing something the patient cannot see and working in a manner that doesn’t allow them to talk to us. I think that’s probably why many patients feel stressed about dentistry.

Ronald Reagan was president and David Letterman’s “Late Show with David Letterman” aired for the first time in 1982, the year Monique Judkins was licensed as a dental hygienist.

Throughout 2011, we called out the most innovative products with cover placement or the Editor’s Choice icon. These are products we believe have the most perceived impact on improving patient care and practice efficiency.

March 24, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com web exclusive "I am changed." An excerpt from our exclusive interview with Dr. Julia Zervos, a U.S. dentist in Haiti at th

Gov. Pat Quinn today visited the University of Illinois at Chicago to announce a $2.8 capital grant that will help the College of Dentistry receive an emergency generator, as well as a new fire alarm and sprinkler systems. The project will also result in new lighting systems, windows and elevators.

February 23, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comLocal lessons learned  The businesses you

It comes as no surprise that people living in lower income areas don't often visit the dentist or receive preventative care because health care is less accessible and health insurance is not always available to those with low wage jobs. From educational attainment to safety to public health, residents in America's poorest neighborhoods are so often found to be at a disadvantage. And now according to a new study, they're also much more likely to be in physical pain.

SensAble Technologies, Inc®, the leading provider of touch-enabled modeling solutions and haptic devices, announced that it concluded 2009 with record sales, led by the growth and international expansion of its dental business unit.

Imagination Technologies IMAGE-Press™ combination press/porcelain furnace is designed for multi-function use with expanded universal capabilities. Two separate built-in decontamination programs provide clean, pure optimal conditions for use with zirconium, lithium disilicate, all ceramic, porcelain-fused-to-metal and sintering (2,200ºF/1,200ºC).

February 2011 | Dental Products Report clinical 360: The Cad/cam chorus The take-aways Digital dental technologies of today work and provide clinicians with choices in how they want to practice. These technologies will continue to increase in efficiency and cost-effectiveness as systems are improved and refined. The CAD/CAM Chorus

It all can be a bit overwhelming. It seems like there’s always some new product to try, adding to the other countless options you already had. While innovation and new product development is great for the industry and your patients, it can be difficult for you and your team members to know what’s up to par, and what products are best suited for your patients and your practice.