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Participants recently traveled to Vancouver and Vident's home office in Brea, Calif. to attend hands-on denture courses taught by Dennis Purinton, CDT. Attendees learned to demonstrate proper articulation techniques focusing on mandibular denture stability and lingualized occlusion. Using available information, such as landmarks of the mouth, facial shape and gender, participants completed one denture set up with VITA Physiodens Anterior and Lingoform upper and lower posterior teeth.

Whether you’re buying a new space or planning a major renovation at your lab, there’s plenty to think about before you get started. From the size of the space to how everything will flow, you’ll have to make some important decisions before the work can be done.

  HAUPPAUGE, NY:  November 17, 2011- Mydent International recently donated DEFEND face masks, gloves, sterilization pouches, prophy paste, barrier products and other products to Dental Lifeline Network, a national humanitarian organization  providing access to comprehensive dental services for people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically at risk.

Learn.com®, the Knowledge Platform(TM) company, today announced that PracticeWorks Systems, LLC, headquartered in  Atlanta, Georgia, the exclusive maker of KODAK Dental Systems for dental professionals nationwide, has selected the company's knowledge platform to provide product training to their customers and deploy learning and development curriculums for their internal staff.

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February 2, 2011 | dentalproductsreport.com Web exclusive Improve your dental assistant skills In these still uncertain economic times, it is wise to increase your value to your

January 2010 | Dental Lab Products Step-by-step: ips e.max press Pressed estheticsCreating highly esthetic pressed veneers using Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max Press lithium disilicate.

Both Integra® Dental Casework and Artizan® Dental Furniture provide designs that meet ergonomic workflow, infection control, technology integration and unique storage requirements. Artizan Dental Furniture offers flexibility with a wide variety of standard product configurations and the capability to provide custom product solutions in design, size and color.

Secaucus, N.J.- February 1, 2011- Vatech America, Inc. provider of the world's most advanced digital dental imaging equipment, is pleased to announce its 1st Vatech Challenge winner, Dr. Bret Dyer.

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.

CHICAGO, IL , February 10, 2011– Hu-Friedy, a global leader in dental instrument manufacturing, is once again looking for the best and brightest orthodontics skills with the 8th Annual Global Wire Bending Contest.   Open to orthodontic residents and practitioners worldwide, the contest will take place at the Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) taking place in Chicago, IL from May 14 through May 17, 2011.

Has this ever happened to you? The other day I was watching TV and eating some pistachios, and before I knew it, I had eaten nearly half the bag. I realized that if I didn’t stop I might not be hungry for dinner, so I decided to have one last nut. I fished one out, cracked the shell, bit down and immediately my mouth was filled with a harsh, bitter flavor. I realized the nut I had grabbed was burnt and overdone, and the taste was so bad I had to run to the kitchen just to rinse my mouth. After that, I didn’t even want to look at the bag of pistachios.

Once again my schedule in the Dental Lab Products newsroom prevented me from attending this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, but like many followers of all things high tech I eagerly followed news breaking from the show’s expansive exhibit halls.

Operating a solo dental practice in Lincolnwood, Ill., Sheri Doniger somehow also finds time to squeeze in numerous other duties including serving on a local school board and the police and fire commission in her hometown. And that’s not all she does. She is editor of the Chronicle, an online newsletter offered by the American Association of Women Dentists and writes a column for drbicuspid.com.

THE SET-UP “Gingival recession is one of the most prevalent periodontal pathologies. In this article we examine the different contributing factors to be considered for an accurate diagnosis." -Dr. Peter O. Cabrera, team lead

01 You are a family-owned company that started in 1989. Why the handpiece business?

The Lab Danilov Dental Laboratory is a full-service laboratory in Carmichael, Calif., specializing in complex crown and bridge, ceramics, removable full and partial dentures, implants, and full-cast restorations. Founded in 1979 by Jack Z. Danilov, GMDT, Danilov Dental has 10 employees and is a Massad certified lab. Danilov is a member of the Dr. Joe Massad Lecture team. The Product

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Created from the collaboration between BIOMET 3i (biomet3i.com) and Renishaw (renishaw.com), 3i incise™ combines expanded software with the

Rock Hill, S.C. – Apr. 6, 2010 – Not only is KOMET dedicated to providing its customers with highly specialized and precise dental rotary instruments, but the company is proud to promote that its products are manufactured in an environmentally-friendly facility located in Lemgo, Germany. For the last 12 years, the company has taken great measures to use and recycle rain water, reduce its carbon dioxide output and use solar energy for all its power needs.

Don’t ditch your marketing plan Saving money is always important, especially in today’s economic climate, but remember, a good marketing plan can make you money in the long run.

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June 7, 2010 | modernhygienist.com Photo: Getty Images/Altrendo Images

In last months issue of Best Cosmetic Dentistry Practices I introduced the Silverman Institute’s Cosmetic Dentistry Boot Camp program and how you can use some of the systems I teach in Boot Camp to transform your cosmetic practice in one day. However, one of the essential ingredients in accomplishing this goal is the ability to determine predictable results with less stress before you expand your cosmetic program. In Boot Camp I teach dentists exactly how to do that.

01 OralDNA® Labs is relatively new to the dental industry. Can you provide a little background? The company was formed in May 2008 in the Nashville suburb of Brentwood, Tenn., by an experienced group of health care and business professionals whose specialty is in establishing and managing diagnostic laboratories. In May of 2009 OralDNA® Labs was acquired by Quest Diagnostics®.

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – Ultradent Products, Inc. presents two complimentary CE courses and an opportunity to win a free VALO dental curing light or TiLOS Endodontic system at this year’s Greater New York Dental Meeting. Drs.

New York, NY – April 27, 2010 – MetLife, a leading provider of employee benefits that provides dental plan administration for over 21 million people, today announced an agreement with the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP) that makes it easier for dentists and their staff to avail themselves of important, potentially life-saving information in preparation for medical emergencies occurring on their premises.

In our last Issue, we introduced and discussed the components of a successful direct mail campaign, included a Planning Checklist, and shared some of the more profitable target audiences, going into some detail about the pros and cons of targeting new residents.

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA-Baby boomers aren’t compromising when it comes to a healthy, beautiful smile; even if that smile comes by way of dentures. Indeed, today’s baby boomers are savvy consumers and they expect denture technology to keep pace with other technology. They want dentures that are esthetically pleasing while providing the utmost in fit and function.

As we arrive in the New Year, all of us at Professional Transitions hope that you enjoyed your 2011 holiday season and wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous year ahead.