November 6th 2024
DentiMax Flow practice management software is designed to transform the way dental practices operate, and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection.
How to care for your digital radiography system
June 4th 2012Adding a digital radiography system brings a range of operational improvements and efficiencies to a practice, and despite significant initial costs, these systems can even save a practice money over the long term. However, if the new, high-tech gear is not properly used and cared for, practices can find the price tag unexpectedly growing and eating away at the return on their investment.
Planmeca names Henry Schein as a distributor
June 4th 2012Planmeca, maker of the ProMax 3D imaging system, announced Friday that it has named Henry Schein, Inc. as a US distributor of its full line of dental equipment, software and other products, including its category-leading digital imaging products
The complete list of Pride Institute "Best of Class" Technology Award winners
June 4th 2012Entering into its fourth cycle of honorees, you could say the Pride Institute “Best of Class” Technology Award is entering its senior year-with all the enthusiasm, maturity and eagerness to make its mark in the world that metaphor suggests.
An inside look at the recovery for Japan-based dental companies [VIDEO]
June 1st 2012On March 11, 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked Japan. Millions of people were glued to the images of the maelstrom that ensued. Few maintained that level of interest as the Japanese started on the less glamorous path of recovery.
Dentist develops self-stirring, sculpted pot
May 29th 2012Japanese dentist Hideki Watanabe has invented a sculpted pot that will automatically stir its contents as they heat up. Watanabe came up with the design for the Kuru-Kuru Nabe (the "Round and Round Pot") while experimenting with dental plaster at his dental practice.
New DentalEZ showroom displays customizable operatory, ergonomic dental products
May 24th 2012DentalEZ Group has added on a showroom to its StarDental manufacturing facility that provides a way for dental professionals to see how they can create a customized operatory with a full range of ergonomic dental products.
CDA 2012: Video interview with Henry Schein about the Dentrix G5
May 17th 2012In this CDA 2012 video interview, Laurel Lubin from Henry Schein Practice Solutions talks about the latest release from Dentrix, the Dentrix G5 practice management software. "G5 brings improved efficiency and enhanced security," said Lubin. "We are very excited about a new partner program that we have created. It will allow third-party vendors to have integrated tools to create G5-friendly software."
Top 5 reasons why your dental practice needs a website
May 17th 2012America undeniably loves the Internet. More than 180 million Americans use the Internet at least once a month. Close to 80 percent of Americans use the Internet to search for health information, and among them, 54 percent specifically look for healthcare providers. Given these statistics, it’s no surprise that there are over 11 million Internet searches for dentists within a given month. 1. Your Practice is Open to the World 24/7, 365 Days a Year
How To: Prepare atypical crowns with KOMET USA's extended-length diamonds
Today's HOT How To features a technique demonstrating the use of KOMET USA's S6856XL.FG.021 extended-length diamonds to help ease crown preparations when gingival recession is present. Case presentations are performed by Christine M. Yonker, DDS, and Sergio Rubinstein, DDS, from Oral Rehabilitation Center in Skokie, Ill.
Patterson Dental names Josh Killian VP of Digital Technologies
May 15th 2012A statement released today by Patterson Dental announces the promotion of Josh Killian to vice president of digital technologies. Killian will lead efforts in CAD/CAM and digital imaging, including cone beam, as well as various software products and web-based applications. Patterson Dental is the exclusive provider of Schick digital radiography products.
One clinician's view of Premier Dental's Traxodent Hemodent Paste Retraction System
May 14th 2012Dr. Thu Tran first tried Premier Dental’s Traxodent Hemodent Paste Retraction System about three years ago when she was asked to review the product for a dental magazine. She was so pleased with its consistency and how easy it is to use, it’s been part of her practice ever since. What benefits does the Traxodent Hemodent Paste Retraction System bring to your practice?
One clinician's view on DENTSPLY Midwest's Quiet-air dental handpiece and Midwest Air Repair
May 14th 2012I have been a prosthodontist for more than three decades, concentrating in Oral Rehabilitation, and have done more than 50,000 units of crown and bridge. Each tooth has been prepared with a Midwest Quiet-air. A practice like mine is a litmus test of any highspeed. Probably the most severe service a handpiece can endure is cutting off old bridgework, particularly non precious prosthesis. For this you need a handpiece that can deliver high torque as well as high speed to get the job done.
Applying KaVo Dental's QUATTROCARE PLUS handpiece maintenance system in your practice
May 14th 2012The QUATTROcare PLUS handpiece maintenance system offers incomparable thoroughness, economy and ease of use. Four handpieces can be maintained in one minute with the press of a button. The system is designed to eliminate time consuming and expensive individual maintenance. The new QUATTROcare Plus offers a chuck care maintenance attachment that provides the optimum cleaning, lubrication and purging for the handpiece chuck.
Applying NSK Dental's TI-MAX Z95L handpiece in your practice
May 14th 2012The TI-Max Z95L dental handpiece from NSK Dental is a durable, high performance, titanium-bodied electric handpiece. It features a small head and slim neck dimensions allowing operational visibility like never before. Very Quiet: It performs at a remarkably low noise level with virtually no vibration to aid the clinician’s focus and to enhance patient comfort.
CDA 2012: Video interview with Vident about the VITApan Plus Denture Teeth Line
May 10th 2012Dental Lab Products Managing Editor Noah Levine talks with Vident Product Marketing Manager, Peter Newell, about the VITApan Plus Denture Teeth Line. "The VITApan Plus is an extension to the VITApan, which has been in the market for over 30 years," said Newell. "The anatomical, as well as the ergonomic look of the characterization of VITApan Plus is what really sets it apart in the marketplace."
CDA 2012 Video interview with Carestream Dental
May 10th 2012Michael Delano, Product Specialist with Carestream Dental talks about the launch of CS SoftDent Software version 15 with Stan Goff, Executive Editor, Dental Products Report, live from the convention floor at the California Dental Association trade show.
CDA 2012: Video interview with Onpharma about the Onset Mixing Pen
May 9th 2012In this live CDA 2012 video interview DPR Director of Content Thais Carter talks with Dr. Mik Falkel, Onpharma's Founder and Chief Medical Officer, about the the introduction of precision buffering of local anesthetic to dentistry. "We haven't had that before and it allows for less injection pain for dental patients," said Falkel.
CDA 2012: Video interview with 3M ESPE about the new Retraction Capsule
May 9th 2012Dental Products Report Director of Content Thais Carter talks with Paquita Poindexter, Marketing Manager for 3M ESPE, about the new 3M ESPE Retraction Capsule. "The retraction capsule is an innovative product that will now allow dentists to use a retraction paste to do general retraction," said Poindexter. "The retraction capsule features an ultra-fine tip that fits right into the sulcus for paste application."
CDA 2012: Video interview with Garrison Dental Solutions
May 9th 2012Hans Van Horssen of Garrison Dental Solutions introduces the company's new Composi-Tight 3D Clear sectional matrix system during this interview with Dental Products Report Executive Editor Stan Goff. This new system allows dentists to cure through the matrix band, ring and wedge itself.