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February 17, 2010 | modernhygi

The patient, a 50-year-old female, presented with a large diastema, irregular teeth size and dull color. Furthermore, the shape of the teeth on the right versus left sides was different-as is apparent in the pre-op photo (Fig. A). The teeth on her left side were longer than those on the right.

August 27, 2010-Research presented at the 2010 International Association for Dental Research meeting in Barcelona, Spain supports the use of MI Paste Plus™ with RECALDENT™† containing casein phosphopeptide - amorphous calcium phosphate and fluoride (CPP-ACPF) for the prevention of decalcification in orthodontic patients. 

March 3, 2009 | dentalproductsreport.com Web Exclusive Gingivitis and the genome A recent study uncovers just how complex gingivitis really is and may eventually lead to new treatment an

These practice building marketing tools are designed to help you develop a marketing plan that goes beyond traditional phone calls and mailings.

For routine dental procedures and oral surgery, Orabloc™ articaine-based injectable dental anesthetic provides rapid onset of action. Each cartridge is individually sealed in a blister package for cleanliness, protection of the cartridge as well as the epinephrine. It is available through Patterson Dental.

February 1, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNewsSign up for Oliver Brix, MDT "Art of Esthetics" course Oliv

CHICAGO, July 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - This Thursday, July 8, 2010, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the AGD Foundation will team up with the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry to hold its first outreach project, Nation of Smiles, One Smile at a Time. This event will provide upwards of 300 patients from local shelters, clinics and charities with free dental care from volunteer dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants from around the nation. LSU dental students also will be participating.

ANNAPOLIS, MD-March 14, 2011-The Board of Directors of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced that Sir Liam Donaldson, Chairman of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) patient safety initiative, will speak at its annual Infection Prevention and Safety Symposium on Friday, June 10, in Plano (Dallas), TX.  The conference runs June 9-12, 2011.

CARLSBAD, CA-Hayes Handpiece Company has announced the opening of a new location in Queensland, Australia. Hayes Handpiece Repair Australia is owned and operated by Adam Mathews, and provides local handpiece repair service, staff training and handpiece and instrument sales to the Brisbane area.

Whether asked to hold a light, run to get cotton swabs or suction a patient’s mouth, Gina Durkin was happy to help in any way she could as a member of an American team of dental professionals and students that recently visited Nicaragua. 

March 26, 2010 | dlpmagazine.comNewsBrad Jones presents IPS e.max layering course Brad Jones, an acknowledged master of "smile design,"  will

August 2, 2010 - The Board of Managers of CMP Industries LLC have approved a plan of merger with the company's current President & CEO, Devon O. Howe. The merger took place today in Albany, New York.

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Dental implants have been part of mainstream dentistry for several years. One of the keys to their long-term success is preventive maintenance. It is in this regard that the dental hygienist plays a central role in the long-term health and survival of dental implants.

Where is it written that going to the dentist can’t be enjoyable? Or that a patient can’t sip a glass of beer or wine while waiting for an appointment or even borrow a laptop to surf the net? It’s not in any book that Dr. Clint Herzog, founder of Floss Dental, a practice with eight locations in Dallas and Houston, has ever read.

January 7, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comNewsMinnesota volunteer dentists schedule free appointments for needy children 

The demand for dental practitioners has never been higher. According to a 2007 study by the ADA, the average age of the practicing dentist is 49.  Fewer students are enrolling in dental schools, and there are fewer dental schools today than there were in the 1980s. The state of the industry affords today’s practicing dentists an opportunity to reinvest in their practice and expand their business to meet the growing demand. Relationship banking

February 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com Web exclusive Patient care is changing Regardless of what specialty services you’re adding to your practice, you’re going to need s

Interview with Dave Weinberg, Principal What makes scrap returns imperative for dental labs today? Scrap returns affect the lab’s bottom line. Getting an accurate and reliable scrap return has become even more important given the tough economic times we currently find ourselves in. When you factor in competitive pressures from outsourcing and overseas labs, you see scrap returns playing an even more important role.

Brought to you by dentalheroes.com... As part of our 2011 Top 100 issue last December, we published what we thought were the top 5 dental apps from 2011 from a clinician's perspective. The apps in the following list are geared more towards helping your patients prevent cavities, gum disease, seek information on things like braces, and to teaching kids to brush their teeth properly.

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?

Just as a full row of healthy teeth offers your patients the biggest bite and brightest smile, your practice thrives when your employees are a happy, highly skilled and loyal team. Among the best ways to attract and retain members of your dream team is to demonstrate how important each of them are by providing them with excellent employee benefits. Why good benefits matter

Henry Schein Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of healthcare products and services to office-based practitioners, has made the following recent announcements in their laboratory division, Zahn Dental:

The new Vario Press 300.e was designed for optimal efficacy when working with lithium disilicate as well as other pressable ceramics. It addresses the thermal mass variances of different investments and ceramics on the market today by maintaining proper heat distribution and controlling the uniform transfer of heat from the outside of the investment material to the inside with the aid of press, temperature and virtual sensors.

January 2011 | Dental Lab Products Forward Trends: Technology The CAD/CAM Chorus Digital technologies for designing restorations that are then produced via computer controlled mills and printers have had a profound impact on the dental laboratory industry. Here we present an array of voices and opinions sharing their thoughts on what it all means, and what the future of the dental lab may look like. by Noah Levine, Senior Editor

January 14, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comWeb Exclusive The importance of health screening  Dentists see the importance of health screening of patients and most are willing to perform it at

January 18, 2010 | modernhygienist.comWEb exclusive Hygienist you should know: Amber White, RDHFrom babysitting to dental bootcamp-her story in 10 questions.

January 13, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comNews Two Cincinnati dentists plead guilty to conspiracy, tax evasion on eve of trial