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How to simplify direct posterior composite restorations with Adhese UniversalDirect posterior composite restorations are among the most common dental procedures currently performed. However, their location in the mouth requires precise placement, complete isolation of the preparation and thorough polymerization to ensure longevity and adequate function.1
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5 things every lab needs to know about outsourcingWhenever I meet a new technician or lab owner, one of the things I always tell him or her is that starting with a new milling partner is like a first dance; it can be a bit awkward.
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ASK AO: How can dentists learn more about treating the edentulous maxilla?As new technologies make implant therapy possible for a growing number of patients, the responsibilities for clinicians multiply, too.
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New CAD/CAM procedures announced by Brasseler USATwo new procedures incorporating the Winter Restorative Concept device line by Dr. Robert Winter..
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How to stay up in a down economyJanuary 2010 | dlpmagazine.com Competitive Edge: Employee Management Management is difficult enough without having to manage in a down economy. We are concerned about our businesses, the welfare of our employees, as well as our own welfare as we wait for things to turn around. The experts tell us the upturn is coming, but I doubt that you, like me, have seen many positive economic signs.
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How to: Replace a single molar with an implantDr. Roy Leshem shows a technique to replace a single tooth with an implant-borne zirconia crown.
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New Solutions to Solving the Age-Old Challenges of Finding Temporary Staffing for Dental OfficesTwenty years of managing people and dealing with HR issues for number of large IT organizations prepared me surprisingly well for my first-hand work in the front end of a two-doctor dental office. The lessons learned carry over to address some of the challenges of running a successful practice.
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Precision isn't a buzzword, it's a promiseHow focusing on technical excellence made Bien-Air’s EVO.15 electric handpiece a safety standout.
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A personal story of dental product excellenceAn inside look at DENTSPLY Professional/Midwest's approach to R&D.
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The relationship between the dental practice and the dental laboratory: Q&A with Lee Culp, CDTI have had the privilege of knowing and learning from Lee Culp, CDT, for the last eight years. It always interests and inspires me to learn how someone achieves so much and becomes known as an expert in his or her field.
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How to obtain impressions for a clinically successful implant [Illustrated Case Study]Pentron’s Correct Plus Impression Materials are designed to consistently provide highly accurate and detailed impressions every time they are used.
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Versatile micro ceramic systemShofu Vintage® MP can easily and safely be applied to all PFM alloys within a CTE range of 13.6 to 15.2 x 10-6K-1 and can be effectively used in a simple two-layer dentin-enamel technique (Fig. A illustrates its use on palladium alloy, while Fig.
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Is in-office CAD/CAM hurting your bottom line?CAD/CAM dental offices have the opportunity to use the system’s excess capacity and the practice’s existing dental staff to develop another revenue source. With the pieces already in place to produce state-of-the-art dental restorations, it is possible-through a boutique commercial dental lab-to profit from those underachieving periods during a normal day. These doctor labs can operate within the existing dental practice without disrupting patient treatment.
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6 Easy Steps to Making Sure Your New Hire Becomes a Great HireFinding and retaining top teams is one of the most difficult challenges any dental practice owner faces.
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Restore Teenage Smiles: Improved gradesHaving a beautiful smile would change everything for her son. Jalen’s mother had tried to get him the dental care he needed, but the family had faced hard times over the years and they were unable to afford it. Accidents resulting in trauma to his mouth as a child had left him with a broken smile.
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Step-By-Step: Zeo CE LightWhat is the average time for a porcelain buildup? With all the studies and articles I have read throughout the years, I can honestly say “who knows.” I developed my No Cut Back Technique more than 20 years ago and have taught this technique throughout the United States at various dental conventions. This technique is designed to increase production and at the same time allow the ceramist to produce a much more esthetic restoration.
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How to improve Class II composite restorationsFormulating a solution for creating consistently excellent Class II composite restorations requires a process for both materials and techniques.
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Komet USA launches Deep Purple™ Diamonds for efficient crown prepDelivering high-performance, controlled efficiency to facilitate crown preparation procedures for ceramic and all-ceramic crowns, Komet USA’s newly launched, innovative Deep Purple™ diamonds are specially designed for fast, effective substance removal.
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Dental Implants: The role they play in patients' health and happinessAs dental implants continue to grow in popularity and usage, it’s important to take a step back and look at the importance of education and trust.
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Dentistry and nutrition: How dairy is actually hurting your teeth and bonesMore than 72% of calcium in the average American diet comes from dairy. Milk, yogurt, cheese, and whey protein are the more popular forms of dairy used in the United States.
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How to implement CAD/CAM into your practiceWith a wide variety of materials now available to use with the E4D Dentist System, this how-to by Dr. Walter Renne, DMD, offers up examples of restorations and a review of material choices.
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The art of smile designEarlier this year, I competed in the first North American Candulor KunstZahnWerk® “Art of Denture” competition featuring Candulor’s “Swiss art of Prosthetics” and Camlog’s “perfect fit” implants.
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Therapeutic fluoride varnishes: There has to be a better wayAn inside look at Pulpdent’s Embrace Varnish and what it can do for your patients and your practice.
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History Repeats Itself with Teledentistry and TechnologyWhen it comes to teledentistry adoption, many practices make assumptions not focused on patient research.
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Technique Touch-Ups 2023Experts from across the industry share their favorite tips, tricks, and solutions to make dental care better for patients and easier for you.
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Dental Industry Veteran Shifts Focus to Denture WearersDr. B Dental Solutions designed to care for dental prosthetics and appliances, as well as the people who wear them.
