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CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2010 – Raymond F. Gist, D.D.S., a Flint, Mich., general dentist is the 2010-2011 president of the American Dental Association (ADA).  Dr.  Gist’s induction took place during the ADA’s 151st Annual Session in Orlando, Fla.           

February 22, 2010 | Dental Products Report Think LIke a CEO Sudden impact strategies Systems to help get your practice immediately on track and delivering results.

America was still in the midst of the Great Depression when the Ottawa Dental Lab was founded in 1937 in Ottawa, Ill.  Having overcome tough economic times when the business began, the lab has had the confidence to fund a growth spurt despite the recent recession.

SECAUCUS, NJ-July 8, 2011-Vatech America, Inc., the world’s leading developer of digital dental radiography & Cone Beam CT systems, software and services, is proud to announce its inaugural continuing education webinar hosted by Dr. Jorge Bianchi an expert within the field of dental radiology.

SOUTH BEND, IN, July 29, 2010- Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, announced today the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Flexitime® impression material and is inviting customers to share their love of the brand with a special offer of buy 4 bulks of Flexitime or Flexitime Xtreme and receive 1 free.

At some point every dentist has been “in the weeds.” On a day when you least expect the schedule to fall apart, in walks an emergency toothache, the 6-unit anterior all-ceramic crowns are not going to place and hygiene is backed up. No one, dentists included, likes to be kept waiting, and the longer the wait, the greater the frustration.

January 6, 2011 | modernhygienist.com

Several studies have shown bib holders are a potential source for cross-contamination in the dental office. Using Bib-Eze eliminates that risk.

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February 2010 | Dental Products Report10 Questions: Dr. Michael StableinA dialogue with industry leaders to discuss what's nextin dentistry 

For the past 25 years, I’ve had a good working relationship with Pittman Dental Lab. Shane Treadaway and the rest of the group at Pittman are great people who strive for perfection in every piece of work they produce, just like I do. Of course, longevity is only one measurement of a successful relationship.

October 20, 2010  | Dental Products Report newsOHA Gala and benefit dinner scheduled  Chicago, IL: Reservations are now being accepted for the 21st

February 2, 2011  | dentalproductsreport.com Web Exclusive New tax legislation law provides relief for dentists The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation

Dr. Paresh Patel, 41, a resident of Edison, NJ faces insurance fraud charges along with charges of tampering with dental records and obstruction of administration of law for providing the Middlesex County Medical Examiner with false records, Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan said in a statement today.

The Set-Up “The field of Periodontology is dynamic, and the role of the different practitioners is rapidly evolving. It is important for dentists and hygienists to stay on top of the latest research and trends. In this excellent review, Dr. Ryder examines the topic of prevalence of periodontitis from a public health and practical clinical perspective.

South Bend, Ind.-Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, a worldwide leader in dental esthetics, announced a new partnership with the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, a non-profit 501(c)(3) whose purpose is to advance the profession of dental laboratory technology. As part of the partnership, Heraeus Precious Metal Refining will provide a charitable contribution to the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology (FDLT) based on the value of refined scrap from all NADL member laboratories that use its services.

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Once you establish a place in your toolbox for photographic laboratory tracking and realize the benefit, why stop there? Let’s now talk about having our clients use digital cameras allowing us to “dial-in” case specifics to individual patient esthetics.

Why did NuSmile start manufacturing pediatric crowns?

Direct mail marketing has long been an accepted means for image-consciously, yet cost-effectively promoting ones practice. Its popularity lies in the fact that it offers a focused and controlled method for sharing information about your practice with selected members of your community. Properly implemented, direct mail marketing can mean a steady inflow of new patients, which, by adding to your existing patient base, also increases the success of your internal marketing efforts.

February 4, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNewsNBC launches home-based Modularization ProgramThe National Board for C

For all patients with malpositioned teeth, comprehensive orthodontics is the first recommendation to conservatively correct and enhance the appearance of their smile. Unfortunately, the large majority of adults aren’t willing to undergo the lengthy treatment that’s usually involved.

CADCAM developer Delcam has established a dedicated Website for its Healthcare Division as part of the greater focus on this increasingly important part of its business.  The new Website, www.delcam-healthcare.com, shows how companies across the medical, dental, and associated industries have been able to apply Delcam’s software to give a higher quality service to their patients.  It incorporates five mini-sites describing Delcam’s solutions in five key areas; dental restorations, custom orthotic insoles, medical implants, orthopaedic footwear, and maxillofacial pro

The primary goal of root canal therapy is to create an environment in which the root or roots of a tooth are maintained in a healthy periodontium. This, in turn, allows the tooth to be restored to normal function. To achieve this objective it’s important to minimize or eliminate microorganisms and pathologic debris in root canal systems. This becomes more challenging when we are presented with teeth having calcified canals.

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If you were among the many dental laboratory professionals in Chicago late last month, it’s likely you were bouncing between meetings at different hotels across the river and across downtown from each other. When making those cross-meeting jaunts it helps to travel light, but it’s just as key to be in touch while on the road.

For years I’ve used the same heavy loupes. But with each increase in magnification and with the addition of a light, the frames got heavier, eventually to the point of hurting my nose. Having an athletic and aviation background, I’ve become accustomed to lightweight, comfortable glasses, and I decided I shouldn’t have to wear heavy, uncomfortable “Buddy Holly” loupes while at work.

Septodont Inc. is known as a leader in dental anesthetics and related products. Septocaine is one of the most used local anesthetics in dentistry and the company has a wide offering of related pain control products including its new Septoject Evolution needles.

01 As a serially successful entrepreneur, what advice on building prosperous businesses would you offer readers? You have to do what everyone is telling you is impossible. To do that, you have to look into the future and see the invisible. Once you have seen the invisible, you have to have unshakable belief in your own ability and that of your team to make the impossible possible.

Nobilium has been named the exclusive distributor of the Equipoise line of precision attachments, dentist tools, and teaching aids.  In addition, Nobilium will host the Equipoise technical certification course for dental laboratory technicians in its new Dental Technology Center. Equipoise is a complete removable restorative system that can be used with partial dentures and combination cases with crowns and implants.  The system enables esthetic partial denture designs using the Equipoise Balance of Force Principle.