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Available at no cost, the Patient Activator mobile app is said to provide the software’s most-used features. Those include: letting dentists quickly review all scheduled appointments, follow-up with patients and review their online ratings and reviews. The help screen also makes it easy to connect to the Patient Activator team for unlimited live support. An interface for doctor-to-patient calls lets doctors instantly dial patients with upcoming appointments or check on recovering patients with a single tap. 1-800-DENTIST

All-in-one SensiblesTM sensor bite blocks capture bite-wing images. A ratcheting mechanism adjusts to form a custom-fit around any size sensor and the bite-wing block slides into the mid-line position. The complete color-coded universal sensor holder system includes bite blocks for anterior, posterior and bite-wing imaging as well as aiming rings and alignment arms. Images produced using the device are said to always be in parallel alignment. Flow Dental

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Specifically for temporary veneers, ClearTemp LC temporary cement is said to be engineered with precisely the right strength to ensure that temporary veneers will not fall off between appointments. The light-cured resin formula is both strong and esthetic. The translucent shade won’t show through temporary veneers, to help the clinician create a short-term smile for patients. It will adhere more to the provisional than the tooth, minimizing time and effort to remove it from the preparation.

How digital technology and the 3M ESPE True Definition Scanner fit into Dr. John Weston’s practice.

Learn why Dr. Michael R. Sesemann says he'll never go back to other composites after using Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill. Plus, get industry insight on the product from Chet Spivey, Director of Marketing at Ivoclar Vivadent.

DEXIS launched the DEXIS® Imaging Suite 10.0.4 in October 2012, at the ADA Annual Session in San Francisco.

A new DEXIS application provides a novel approach to patient education utilizing one of today’s most popular mobile devices-the iPad.

At IDS 2013, 3Shape unveiled to the market its new TRIOS® Color digital impression taking solution.

The innovators behind some of this year’s top product launches give us an inside look at what it takes to turn a vision into a successful dental product.

Dr. Gregory Solich's take on the Sterisil System water purification system.

Dr. Andrew Shannon reviews his use of Venus Bulk Fill.

DEXIS celebrated it's 15th anniversary during the ADA Annual Session in San Francisco last week by introducing the DEXIS Imaging Suite 10.0.4 at an amazing launch event at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Building on the success of MyRay’s Hyperion X7 panoramic imager, the company has announced the launch of its next generation digital pan/ceph/3D CBCT scanner: Hyperion X9.

The Secure-Mail messaging system for dental professionals is said to be compliant with patient privacy legislation. The system enables the secure exchange of patient information between dentists, specialists and dental labs that operates as traditional email. Secure-Mail is part of the Dental Link platform, to simplify communication.

Oral surgeon Dr. Michael Dachowski tells us how Gendex digital radiography systems help him provide the best possible care to his patients. 

SureFil SDR flow has been a game changer in the placement of Class I and II posterior composites. Research shows that the proximal box is the area where the negative effects of polymerization shrinkage are most significant.

New Visalys composite perfects the job while still being competitively priced.

The Catapult Group and Key Opinion Leaders review this pulp capping material and liner.

Products, procedures and best practices to help you maximize your time and your team’s productivity.

Carestream Dental last week introduced its new product line for CAD/CAM restorations, CS Solutions, at the 35th International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany.

The complimentary “Accountability = Energized Teams and Satisfied Patients” audio CD features Dr. Rhonda Savage, Chief Operating Officer of Miles Global, a practice management consulting firm serving dentists. Savage shares her four-step system of empowering accountability and outlines how daily coaching is a cornerstone of better team communication. She also details the proven “feel, felt, and found” technique, which can be used to enhance communication between team members and with patients.

Direct from the International Dental Society meeting in Cologne, Germany, Dental Products Report got a first-hand introduction to one of 3Shape’s newest innovations: the TRIOS® POD solution.

SLS-free and fluoride-free Tom’s of Maine Botanically Bright toothpaste reportedly whitens teeth with natural foaming action and great taste. Blended botanicals including chamomile and organic aloe with mint flavors and the natural sweetner steveia (a plaque-acid reducer) leaves mouths fresh and clean. Naturally-sourced silicas help whiten teeth without bleaching ingredients. The 4.7-ounce tubes of toothpaste is available in spearment with aloe and chamomile and peppermint with Xylitol and propolis flavors.

Offered in 8 assorted colors, SEAL-TIGHT® SPECTRUM disposable air/water syringe tips are said to deliver dry air on demand, reduce cross contamination and eliminate sterilization time. The interlock system, through the Seal-Tight Adapter, eliminates wear-and-tear at the insertion point of the air/water syringe and ensures a fresh seal with each tip. The tips can be bent to a 90° angle without affecting water flow and they easily retract lips and cheeks without bending. TotalCare

Three flavors have been added Bosworth® Prophy Powder line. The powder is now available in strawberry, raspberry and lemon-lime. It is said to be less abrasive than prophy paste and easily removes stain, plaque, soft debris and orthodontic cement. The powder continues to be available in orange, grape and mint flavors. The Bosworth Company 800-323-4352

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Sporicidin Microbial Testing Strips are said to be fast, easy, and accurate tools for detecting potential microorganisms on many common interior surfaces. The testing strips can be used as a screening tool for quickly testing the potential presence of microbial growth such as bacteria, mold, fungi, blood and body fluids, as well as many typical allergens. They also can be used for post verification of the cleaning process. Hager Worldwide 800-328-2335

On the industry side of the dental business, I feel like there are two distinct camps: Those who have been to the International Dental Society meeting in Cologne, Germany, and those who haven’t.