Stan Goff

By now everyone is well aware of the successes of IPS e.max, which has proven to deliver strong, esthetic restorations in all areas of the mouth. In fact, long-time prosthodontist Dr. Kenneth Malament, a world-renowned researcher and educator on all ceramics, says his choice is Ivoclar Vivadent’s ceramic  for all of his single unit restorations. But where this material really has a unique spot is in the posterior areas.

In this Double Take, DPR sat down with Dr. Gena Schultheis to hear why she loves using PeriOptix from DenMat.    

In this installment of “I Use That,” we asked Dr. Jeffrey Dalin and his dental assistant Janet Eaton about their use of the new DEXIS DEXshield. The staff at Dalin Dental Associates in St. Louis has used the technology since it was introduced earlier this year and is quite happy with the results.  

The DEXIS Platinum sensor was introduced in 2009 following the great success of the DEXIS Classic sensor. Since that time, the Platinum sensor and the DEXIS digital X-ray system as a whole, have gained many awards from well-respected dental publications, dental researchers, dental technology experts, and very importantly, peer-elected programs.

Perio-Therapeutics & Beyond is a unique dental hygiene consulting firm created in 2003 by Colleen Rutledge, RDH. The firm provides over-the-shoulder, in-office training for various non-surgical periodontal therapies.

NSK engineers and manufactures all handpiece components in-house, and, since the company directly controls the quality of its handpieces, they are designed to deliver the reliability clinicians need.   

Featuring a color touchscreen and close-up apical zoom view, the ProMark Apex Locator from DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties is said to deliver proven, precise length determination for root canal therapy.   

Q: Hu-Friedy announced a strategic alliance with Electro Medical Systems in February to deliver the most clinically advanced prophylaxis protocol to the U.S. and Canadian markets. Why is this alliance important and how is it going to impact the dental industry?

When Dr. Mary Ann Hollis started having some problems with her crowns not seating properly, she began to experience some stress and even began to wonder if her current laboratory was not doing a great job.

For Dr. Laura Sengbusch, delivering outstanding care to the residents of her small community in Southern Wisconsin is the most important aspect of her job.  

The Planmeca PlanScan, driven by E4D Technologies, is described as an innovative, technologically advanced, ultra-fast intraoral CAD/CAM system for restorative dentistry.

"Then my friend turned to me and said, ‘You’ve got some straight white teeth!’ Things like that let you know the process did work. I definitely would recommend  ClearCorrect to friends or colleagues...”

At Ritter & Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry in Jupiter, Fla., the doctors use the 3M™ True Definition Scanner on a daily basis for scans, but the practice does still use traditional impressions for certain cases, much like most practices.

When patients walk into Ritter & Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry in Jupiter, Fla., the friendly staff expects them to be a little wowed with the elegant look and feel, and with the best dental technology around.

The snowy morning before Thanksgiving, Mary Cook was mentally preparing for the next day. Cooking was the main concern, along with getting the complete grocery list and thinking about who all was attending the holiday gathering. These were the things rushing through her head as she began to brush her teeth that morning.

Joseph S. LoParo, DMD, of Charlotte, N.C, tells Dental Products Report what his first-hand experience with the 3Shape TRIOS digital scanning system has been like.

"Ivoclar Vivadent has answered that dilemma..."  

Oral-B has developed the first interactive electric toothbrush with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and shared the news first with Dental Products Report at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting Thursday morning.

If you’re at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting and are interested in a comprehensive mobile practice management solution, consider stopping by the XLDent Booth #814.

Kicking off the first day of the 2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Carrie Nelson, director of marketing for E4D Technologies, met with the DPR team to discuss some of the latest news surrounding the company’s comprehensive digital dentistry offerings.

Q&A with Chad Naughton, U.S. Chairside Marketer for 3M ESPE

3M ESPE scientist Joe Oxman recently was interviewed by DPR Editor in Chief Stan Goff and shared his vast knowledge on curing lights, dental materials and technology.

These ergonomic ultrasonic inserts from Dentsply Professional are designed to give you a better grip. 

Dr. Gerald Bittner, Jr. on how DEXIS® Digital Imaging System has benefited his patients and his practice.

3M ESPE scientist Joe Oxman recently was interviewed by DPR Editor in Chief Stan Goff and shared his vast knowledge on curing lights, dental materials and technology.

Not only do you need to understand how the various restorative materials handle and how they work for different procedures, it’s also key to stay on top of what curing lights work best with what material and exactly what it takes to ensure you get the best results.

There are many great dental restorative products and impression materials available, and DPR’s latest survey indicates most of you are very satisfied with your choices.

With documented benefits and quality education, CBCT may be right for you.

How E4D’s digital solutions helped transform this patient’s smile.

With a two-piece coronal design, the LOCATOR® Overdenture Implant System (LODI) is said to offer a predictable and durable implant retained overdenture for patients requiring an effective, cost-conscious technique for securing their dentures.