Products

Perfect for use with pediatric dental patients, powder-free Kulorful Sqwiggly Scented Nitrile Exam Gloves from SmartPractice are infused with the appealing aroma of sugar cookies, cotton candy or vanilla ice cream. 

Detect apex locator from DENTSPLY Maillefer features a full-color screen, sound control and multi-frequency sound control that’s said to improve visualization of the file progression.

The Komet F360 endodontic file is said to offer a simplified, more efficient sequence for preparing root canals using only two files.

Kevin Henry, group editorial director for Dental Products Report, talks to Dr. Dale Miles about Interactive Diagnostic Imaging’s Tru-Align, a winning product from the 2013-14 Pride Institute Best of Class group.

When applied to the teeth, TEETHMATE™ DESENSITIZER creates hydroxyapatite – a mineral found naturally in enamel and dentin – to reportedly seal dental tubules and cracks in enamel.

The Virtual® XD system of VPS impression materials reportedly offers optimized flow characteristics for deeper penetration to the sulcus; enhanced preparation coverage; exceptional wetting ability for precise hard and soft tissue reproduction; and greater tear strength that maintains marginal integrities and fine detail after removal.

64-bit MacPractice 4.4 offers a variety of new features, including Time Clock, inventory tracking, enhanced insurance verification, and more.

IMAGE Alginate from DUX Dental is said to be an affordable, high quality impression material that produces a smooth surface for accurate impressions and molds.

Dr. Gary Severance, chief marketing officer for E4D Technologies, says the new NEVO™ CAD/CAM intraoral scanner is “the natural evolution of digital dentistry.”

Current laboratory surveys and past data collected indicate that between 70-80 percent of the cases received are for single-unit crown and bridge prostheses.

Practicon is now the exclusive US distributor for doctorseyes™ Anterior Contrasters, which feature a unique scalloped profile that follows lingual contours to isolate anterior surfaces-without the need for patients to open beyond their natural smiles.

ExperTemp new temporary crown and bridge material is said to maintain the function and esthetics of natural dentin, plus it can be used to fabricate inlays, onlays and long-term temporaries.

Versatile and dynamic, the Radii Plus Pro from SDI lets practitioners quickly switch from using a diagnostic tip to a curing light in seconds.

Available on October 1st, Constic self-adhesive flowable composites from DMG America are reportedly engineered for multiple clinical procedures, offering etching, bonding and filling in a single step. 

We’ve seen a lot of changes in the way we provide treatment since the mid-1990s or so. While there were some advances in dentistry before that time, I truly believe the pure amount of changes we have seen in the last 10-20 years in our profession may well be more than there ever were before that time.

@ease personalized radiation badges reportedly employ 4 elements to measure exposure at 3 tissue levels, and offer fast reporting from an NVLAP-accredited laboratory. 

The Maxima® RU1200 LED curing light offers one-touch functionality and comes equipped with a 1200mW/cm2 curing light. 

Version 4.1 software for the 3M True Definition Scanner is said to improve the scanning handpiece’s focal range, allowing for easier full-arch scans and improved capture of challenging areas of the oral anatomy.

"Patients really like it because the handpieces are very quiet with less noise emitted than most, and they’re comfortable for us because they’re light and relatively fast.”

Practicon is now offering several additional designs of the beautiful, easy-to-install Durastrong® Sky-Scapes® light panels.

Want to know how to properly install and set-up a low-speed polisher motor from DBI America? Check out this step-by-step video below, detailing the process.

In this episode of “Product Review with John and Lou: Tips, Tricks and Truth,” Drs. John Flucke and Lou Graham discuss what you need to know about dental bonding agents and the products that are the best of the best.

Dental professionals got the first look this week at Philips Sonicare’s newest power toothbrush, the FlexCare Platinum.

With improved functionality and presentation updates, the CAESY Cloud version 1.3 online patient education portal features Smile Channel content, a redesigned interface, tag filtering, playlist options and more.

We all know proper patient education can make a big difference in case acceptance, but it can be difficult to ensure each staff member is providing consistent messaging in his or her talks with each patient. It also can be challenging to describe some procedures and recommendations without graphic illustrations.

Whether you’re curing, whitening or transilluminating, SDI’s Radii Plus can do it all. And as demonstrated in the video below, it can also withstand the everyday abuse of a full work day in the practice.

Straumann has extended their CARES zirconia portfolio to feature nine new CARES zerion LT shades, ranging from pure white to dark yellow.

The Super Clear PMMA discs are said to be easy to mill, burn out clean, provide excellent esthetics and polish to a glass-like finish. Talladium suggests using their SC PMMA to create beautiful clear night guards and implant surgical guides, and for creating long-span bridgework where warping may be an issue when using wax. For more information, please call Talladium at 800-221-6449 or visit www.talladium.com

VITA has introduced the all new VITA AKZENT Plus stains, a comprehensive system of glazing and masking stains and glazing agents that reportedly offer excellent versatility in shade modification.

Natural Elegance Universal Bond from Henry Schein features a single-component, light-cure system that reportedly primes and bonds in a single step.