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Back by popular demand, our Dental Cartoon Contest has returned. We will be posting exclusive dental cartoons every month for your viewing and caption writing fun. We are asking you to tell the story of what's happening in the cartoon. Write your most creative caption and submit it below to see if yours will be featured as a finalist.

January 14, 2010 | dlpmagazine.com?NewsPrimotec to offer phaser-welding coursePrimotec will offer a one-day advanced welding course, "Advanced Phaser Welding Course" that covers everything from the basics

Getting children interested in their oral health isn’t easy, but it’s important. If they develop good oral hygiene habits at a young age, they’re more likely to take those habits with them to adulthood.

The Lab Konishi Dental Laboratory is based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., staffs eight dental technicians and works with about 20 dentist clients. Owner Rob Konishi, CDT, describes the lab as a crown and bridge lab that mostly does porcelain and gold, some implants, some composites and a few pressables. Konishi opened the lab 35 years ago.

February 2011 | Dental Products ReportStriving to fill a critical need   DTA Foundation improves access to care for millions each year.Compiled by S

There is no material in the history of dentistry that has undergone as much evolution as composite resin. The face of restorative dentistry changed forever when successful bonding to dentin was achieved. Since then, the goal of clinical and material science has been to find simple, predictable approaches to the composite restorative process.

You don’t want to catch it when it’s easy to see. By then, it may be too late. As a dental professional, you need to spot possible problems in the early stages, when treatment is less invasive and chances for survival are higher.

January 8, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comWeb Exclusive Save money in 2010How a switch with one company’s phones led to a 40% reduction in cost.by Steven Johnson

John Just named Laserdenta Director of Tech Support/Service Laserdenta Inc. President Brian F. Binnie announced the appointment of John Just, CDT, as Director of Technical Support and Services at the Laserdenta Inc. North American Education and Technical Center in Brea, Calif. John brings both I.T. knowledge as a Micro Soft Beta Tester, but also the years of knowledge and experience he has had as a Dental Technician and Laboratory Owner.

January 2010 | Dental Products ReportClinical 360° : Cosmetic/restorative The take-aways This self adhering flowable composite makes it easier to place direct resin restorations. Delivers res

Photo: Noah Levine On the weird news front, Lady Gaga headlined at Chicago's three-day Rock Festival Lollapalooza this past weekend and her stage decor may catch your eye. Yes, it reads, "Implants, Sedation, Dentistry." Her Fame Monster Album features "Show me your teeth." Is that what sparked the reference? We may never know...    

As an established leader in preventive care, why is the recent launch of PerioShield such a big release for Sunstar?

You can't use the economy as an excuse. Just because the economy is down doesn't mean you shouldn't offer your patients the best possible care, or that you should assume they can't afford that care. It just means you and your team have to work a little harder to educate your patients about their options, and that includes veneers.

As practice administrator for 25 years with Konikoff Dental Associates Inc., Pauline Heath loves that the field of dentistry is much more than just dentistry.  

Zirconia is a wonderful restorative material with superior strength and esthetics. During the past 10 years, labs and dentists have increasingly incorporated zirconium crowns into their practices. But as tough as these crowns are, failure can occur, particularly because many labs didn’t follow protocol in producing the first zirconium-porcelain crowns. Unfortunately, the strength that makes a zirconium crown such an attractive option also makes it very difficult to remove with a conventional bur. The scenario

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

Supervising a non-profit, dental clinic in Minneapolis, Minn., Jamee Rosell has witnessed the overwhelming need for dental care among poor, uninsured, unemployed, elderly, immigrant and other underserved populations.

Productivity Traning Corp. (PTC) recently announced the upcoming schedule for its Training and Verification System courses for 2010. The TVS Crown and Bridge seminars will be  held: January 13-16, March 3-6, May 19-22, July 21-24, September 22-25, and November 3-6. The TVS Denture Seminars will be held: January 27-30, May 5-8, and September 8-11. TVS Porcelain Seminars will take place on: February 10-13, April 7-10, June 16-19, August 18-21, and October 13-16. All courses will be held at the company's Morgan Hill, Calif. facility.

A recent study demonstrating that odontoblast cells are part of the immune system and launch their own response when attacked by bacteria paves the way for possibly reducing the number of unnecessary root canals and shows that these cells are a critical weapon in the fight against dental disease.

November 2010 | Modern Hygienist Exclusive Survey: Ultrasonic scaling Your pulse on ultrasonic scaling What our dental hygiene readers shared on their ultrasonic selections. Compiled by Thais Carter Photo: Getty Images   Click here to read the full article. 

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CHICAGO, Nov. 4, 2010 –The University of Oklahoma recently celebrated the completion of coursework by the first group of students in a pilot program created by the American Dental Association (ADA) to improve oral health in underserved communities.   The Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) pilot program is modeled on the community health worker, which has proven extremely successful in similar capacities in the medical system.

Go ahead and get that special someone in your life a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day. And while you’re at it, you can do so with your dentist’s blessings.

Years ago I became bored with my workout routine, so I decided it was time to make a change. I grabbed my tennis shoes, took the second mile of my three-mile run, turned around, and walked it backward. My inspiration came from hearing about the work of the great coach Vince Lombardi, who ran his players backward as part of their training.

September 27, 2010-The IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council and the National Association for Dental Laboratories have committed to a five-year support program for The Foundation for Dental Technology. Between 2010 and 2014 the Council will contribute a total of $50,000 to the Foundation’s work. 

VIOlight prevents cross-contamination of bacteria from one toothbrush to another and from airborne bathroom germs caused by sneezing, coughing or toilet flushing. Conveniently sanitizes up to four toothbrushes at one time. The UV bulb lasts more than 2,000 hours and only needs replaced every one or two years, depending on use.

February 22, 2010 | dlpmagazine.com News Nobel Biocare signs partnership agreement with Noritake

In today’s challenging economic climate, more people are experiencing or are at-risk of job loss. Confronted with the growing difficulty of providing basic necessities for themselves and their families, they want every shrinking dollar to count.

January 13, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comWeb ExclusiveThe minimally invasive bridgeThe lingual retained multi staple and groove overlay.by J. Tim Rainey, DDS, MAGD