Stan Goff

5 Dental Minutes, a new video curation and sharing platform, has been announced for the dental industry.

3Shape TRIOS scanner now features Digital Patient Monitoring. Debuted at CDS Midwinter.

Dr. Brian Stern, who has been in practice since 2005, is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He practices in Powell, Ohio, and also is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Dental Association and the Ohio Dental Association.

The innovators behind some of this year’s top product launches give us an inside look at what it takes to turn a vision into a successful dental product.

The innovators behind some of this year’s top product launches give us an inside look at what it takes to turn a vision into a successful dental product.

As more and more practices bring at least some part of digital dentistry into their workflows, it has become critical for those investing in technology to know how to get the most out of it.

That’s where dental professionals can play a key role in identifying patients at risk and helping them get the proper care when needed.

As I researched various practice management software options for Dr. Nguyen’s office from an IT perspective, I wanted an affordable system that was easy to learn, required little maintenance, reduced IT support overhead and helped the workflow and productivity of our staff.

When patient Natalie visited Dr. Sean Carlson’s office in Mill Valley, Calif., it seemed that her treatment would be a relatively simple correction of mandibular crowding. From the first visit, Natalie’s mother, Laura Foley, had good feelings about the practice.

In the May 2015 issue of Dental Products Report, we featured a fun, informative cover story on dental implants. Part of the feature allowed you to "Test your dental implant IQ" as Renee Knight's article included important questions you should be aware of and then we had a number of implant experts answer the questions. 

Like all dentists, Veasey B. Cullen, Jr., DMD, is well aware that most patients are afraid of injections. That’s why this longtime periodontist with practices in York and Hanover, Pa., loves using Oraqix topical anesthetic gel from DENTSPLY Pharmaceutical.

Dr.  Doug Lambert graduated from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management in 1980 and the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1984. Since that time, he has tested and tried out a number of dental materials and has become known as one of the top educators in the industry.  

DPR spoke with Dr. Gregory Zollo and hygienist Caitlin Robinson to discuss what they like best about DEXIS imaging software and sensors.

This is the final part of a three-part DPR series discussing cement selection and related issues with dentists from a variety of practices. We’re asking them about their individual priorities and techniques with cementation and how their practice focus affects the materials they choose.

Officially launched at IDS 2015, Planmeca Romexis Smile Design allows dentists to design new smiles using a simple 2D facial smile photo and intelligent teeth silhouettes.

While his staff members use them on a regular basis, Dr. Thomas Trinkner also likes to use his curing light quite a bit. With a family practice that is dedicated to cosmetics and reconstruction, the cosmetic dentistry pioneer reaches for his Bluephase Style LED curing light all the time and loves that he can count on it for consistent results.

Choosing the right cements can go a long way toward a clinician’s ability to deliver great restorative care. Because this is such an important topic, DPR is interviewing three clinicians to learn how and why they use and choose the cements that they reach for when caring for their patients.

The next generation of Suni sensors, the durable SuniRay2, is said to offer optimal exposure levels and high-quality images with minimal radiation exposure.

John C. Comisi, DDS, MAGD, is a GP with a private practice in Ithaca, N.Y. He is a member of the Dental Products Report scientific advisory board and lectures and writes about new and exciting products in the dental industry.

Ivoclar Vivadent’s Tetric EvoCeram® Bulk Fill represents a significant advancement in resin-based filling materials and an entirely new technology for the faster, more efficient placement of direct composite restorations without compromise to any physical properties.

Dr. Robert Kaspers has had positive feedback from many of his patients after treatment. But it isn’t often that a patient jumps out of the dental chair to hug him. That was Fiaz Sami’s reaction upon seeing Dr. Kaspers after his orthognathic surgery.

If you are using a dental laser or thinking about adding the technology to your practice, there are a lot of choices to make in terms of products, education and training.

Today’s dental patients have easy access to plenty of information, but not all of it is factual and not all the advice found online is always what’s best for them.

Dental Products Report talked to Dr. Chad Wagener, DDS,  about the differences TiScrubs have made in his practice, and why making a good first impression doesn't have to cost more.

Last year at this time, we talked about some key trends heading into 2014, and many of those same trends will continue to play a big role in the dental industry in 2015 and beyond. 

Proper daily patient homecare routine remains a key step in sensitivity treatment and the fight against dental decay and gingivitis. 

Dr. Foroud Hakim had plenty of resources available to him when choosing the right digital radiology system for his brand new office nearly a decade ago. Holding a university teaching position, he had many colleagues as well as an entire radiology department to lean on as he was determined to choose the best fit for his practice.

As a dental practitioner, your hands and body make up the life cycle of your career. When you are focused on your patients, however, that is not always easy to take into consideration. 

In this Product Double-Take,  DPR talks to Dr. Cynthia Schuler about her experiences with the ergonomic benefits and other perks of the DENTSPLY Caulk Aquasil Ultra Cordless tissue managing impression system - and how it has made her job that much easier.

In the August 2014 issue of Dental Products Report, we launched news of Vista Dental’s sleek-looking new product, the EndoUltra™ cordless ultrasonic endo activation device.