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Finding a product that purports to deliver a brighter, whiter smile is not in any way difficult. With whitening products on sale via late night television ads, Web sites and shopping mall kiosks, a dentist’s office or a pharmacy might be the last place consumers looking for whiter teeth begin their search.

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina--Sirona Dental Systems is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the CEREC CAD/CAM system with a three-day extravaganza geared toward dental and laboratory professionals.

In addition to his role as an educator and practicing dentist, Dr. Nový also coordinates treatment in two community clinics. His work has also  provided the opportunity to work as a consultant for numerous dental manufacturers. Here, he elaborates on his experience using GC America’s EQUIA Rapid Restorative System.

Colleen Brickle believes everyone-no matter their financial status or whether they have insurance-deserves access to dental care services. In support of that belief, in 2005 she co-founded a community dental health clinic at Normandale Community College in Bloomingdale, Minn.

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In today’s economy businesses of all types in many industries are being squeezed by increased costs and their inability or reluctance to pass the costs along via increased prices. No one likes higher prices. Customers resist and higher prices make selling more volume that much more difficult. The situation really heats up when not only can the business not pass along price increases, but the business is pressured for price reductions.

The proper use of laminate veneers facilitates esthetic outcomes while honoring biology and preserving hard tissue. Factors that affect the success of these restorations include appropriate preparation design, adequate reduction, marginal adaptation, stress management and distribution of occlusal forces.

It’s just a matter of time really. Eventually everything in your practice will come due for update or replacement. But, whether you’re a tech junkie who goes for the latest gadgets, or someone who prefers to stick with a trusted and well-used tool, the equipment and technology in your practice can still have a useful life after you have found its replacement.

Many dentists know there are different types of retirement plans available for their dental practices but have been stymied with the contribution levels allocated to the owner or key employees compared to amounts available for the employees.

When a tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011, it destroyed 23 of the town's dental offices, and left four dentists homeless. Recovery from the horrific event that affected 40 percent of the community’s dental practices has not been easy, but the Missouri State Dental Association has taken a leadership role in helping those dentists return to treating patients and running their businesses.

The Set-Up “With the emergence of new clinical data, health care professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the interrelationship of oral and systemic disease. In this article, Dr. Kelly Blodgett considers the possible connection of different inflammatory diseases,” Dr. Peter O. Cabrera, Team Lead

In many cases, the sale of a dental practice is similar to the sale of a personal residence. Sellers sometimes feel that their practice is worth more to them than the market will pay. This is a similar situation involving the emotions in the sale of a home which will cause the value to be more to the seller than to potential buyers. These same feelings can reflect a higher transition listing price than what the practice will bring.

I recently bumped into a patient that I had seen in my office only once about 15 years ago. “I owe you an apology," he said. "Let me tell you my story. Do you remember when I came to you?" How could I forget? That visit was permanently etched in my memory.

Call it cheeseburger in paradise, movie mania, hot rod heaven or a yearning for yesteryear. No matter how you label it, David Myer’s orthodontic office, which is designed to look like a 1950s gas station/soda shop/old-time movie theater, makes visits for young patients more fun.

The take-aways

Management is difficult enough without  having to manage in a down economy. We are concerned about our businesses, the welfare of our employees, as well as our own welfare as we wait for things to turn around. The experts tell us the upturn is coming, but I doubt that you, like me, have seen many positive economic signs. I was told recently that economic trends hit the dental industry about six months after they hit other industries, so it looks like we may have a ways to go. Think about the points below as you continue to manage through our current economic downturn.

MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - PRNewswire - The makers of Listerine® and Reach® Total Care introduce an exclusive, limited-edition book titled "36 ½ Reasons to Laugh: A Slice of Life." This custom book is inspired by funny moments in everyday life - including dating mishaps, office gaffes, and family antics - and features a foreword authored by ABC's Desperate Housewives star Doug Savant, who is no stranger to comedy.

February 2, 2010News Health professionals petition FTC for relief from red flags rules CHICAGO – In light of a recent federal court decision, four national organizations representing dentists, physicians and veterina

January 2011 | dentalproductsreport.com products in practice Getting funky How a fresh approach to simple mouthguards can safeguard your bottom line.

February 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com WEB EXCLUSIVE  Ask Amy  Amy Morgan, CEO of the Pride Institute, takes your practice management questions. 

Patients presenting with limited vertical space, cross bite, parafunctional habits, or especially implant supported and retained prosthetics provide challenges to dental professionals. Patients will break or fracture prosthetics, leading to a loss of faith in the restorative team as well as non-revenue time. 

I love endo! To some of you that may seem like a statement of lunacy, but I really do find it fascinating.

Two phrases we hear thrown out a lot in this industry are "high tech" and "high touch." These two simple constructions are buzzwords meant to encapsulate the two main ways the dental practice is changing.

As part of its continuing effort to provide “CAD/CAM for everyone,” Sirona Dental Systems, LLC announced that it is expanding and extending its special promotions to enable as many dental and laboratory professionals as possible to experience the 25-year celebration of its CEREC® CAD/CAM system. Doctors and laboratories are encouraged to take advantage of special C25 registration packages just made available throughout the month of July:

Excellence in service is a unique ability to anticipate the needs of your customer. As dental technicians, we offer a technical prosthodontic service for consulting, designing and manufacturing complete denture prosthetics according to a clinician’s dental laboratory work authorization or prescription.

Ten years ago, 3M and ESPE Dental AG merged to instantly form the second largest dental manufacturer at the time, known as 3M ESPE. This gave 3M and ESPE customers a whole new product catalog, while the combined R&D engines have resulted in an ongoing stream of new products year-after-year.

When it comes to achieving success in the dental industry, partnerships can be a huge factor. Whether it’s the collaborative relationship between a GP and an oral surgeon on a complex implant case, the cooperation between a dentist and a laboratory technician working on a smile design case, or a dental lab relying on accurate production from a trusted milling center, in every case both parts of the equation focus on their specialty in order to produce the best possible outcome.

There’s potential for confusion among practitioners because of the abundance of currently available materials and techniques. Many excellent materials are available, however they all require meticulous attention to clinical technique to record the accuracy necessary for fabrication of well-fitting restorations.

Maybe they’re still trying to find the nerve to ask their crush out, or maybe their Valentine’s Day date is already set. Either way, your patients want to look their best come Feb. 14. Luckily for them, you can help.