May 10th 2024
Ultradent has acquired these eye protectant shields, which can go on top of eyewear and loupes to protect from lasers and lights.
How to get the most from air-driven handpieces with the TwinPower Ultra Series
March 28th 2014The dental practitioner requires handpieces that are effective and comfortable for use all day, every day. They must be ergonomic in the dentist’s hand and practical in tooth preparation, particularly in patients with limited opening (both children and adults) and for endodontic access.
How to make endodontic treatment more predictable with Komet USA’s F360™ NiTi endodontic file system
January 22nd 2014As modern-day dentists, we are faced with a complex set of treatment decisions, compelling us to continually weigh the available therapeutic choices as we push toward optimal patient care combined with efficient and profitable clinical practices.
Behind the optimal functionality and efficiency of Straumann® CARES® 8.0
October 14th 2013In March 2013, Straumann® launched Straumann® CARES® System 8.0 into the market. Many features have been created and enhanced on the software since version 7.0 to make the system more efficient and user friendly.
Double Take: “…the Elipar S10 light makes curing simple and straightforward.”
June 10th 2013In my opinion, “ease-of-use” is one of the most important qualities in a curing light, particularly when multiple professionals in a busy practice use it. It can be frustrating to spend time deciphering instructions or double-checking settings on a curing light according to who used it last and for what purpose.
Applying Picasso in your practice
February 11th 2013The Picasso dental laser is purported to be an affordable laser featuring a touch screen with 8 programmable presets and modes, a multiple language menu and low annual operating costs to make it easy to integrate throughout the practice. KEEPS COSTS LOW: Disposable tips and low cost strippable fiber along with a low operating cost make it well suited for first-time or expert laser practitioners.
Products in Practice: Air Techniques' Polaris intraoral camera
February 11th 2013For those of us who have entered lightly into the dental technological digital era, we may only have one or two components in our offices. In our office, aside from practice management software, caries and oral cancer detectors, we have Air Techniques’ indispensable Polaris intraoral camera. Why indispensable?
Take handpiece maintenance to the next level
January 31st 2013Feel like your office has the basics down? There are likely many areas in your operatory that you are not considering. Remember to flush your vacuum lines on a daily basis to prevent buildup of debris inside the lines and pump. Buildup will reduce suction or damage the pump. Cleaning the vacuum valve and trap should also be done weekly. Cleaning and maintaining your dental waterlines is crucial to your overall operatory maintenance to prevent biofilm, but it also plays a role in handpiece maintenance to prevent blocked waterlines.
New Dental Product: Floor Activator by Tapmaster Inc.
November 29th 2012The low-profile Floor Activator is an alternative to infrared faucets or peddle valves. It is adaptable to any style of sink arrangement including porcelain, drop-in counter, pedestal, wall-hung or traditional cabinets. It offers hands-free temperature selection and the ability to mount directly in the floor or optional surface mount.
Dental Product Roundup for the week of July 16, 2012
July 20th 2012Fifteen new dental products debuted on www.dentalproductsreport.com for the week of July 16, 2012. The products categories represented by these newcomers range from digital radiography and technology to equipment and infection control.
Legacy Laboratories: Garland Dental Services/IBEX Dental Technologies
March 21st 2012When the ship sailed, Daniel Serrago, president of Garland Dental Services and IBEX Dental Technologies was on it, but he was already planning a new future. The year was 1996, and Daniel, who had worked for 15 years as a radio electronics officer on commercial ships, was in search of a different career. His two children were entering adolescence and he wanted to be at home with them and his wife, rather than working at sea for months at a time.