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The expansion of the Inclusive® Tooth Replacement Solution now accommodates a number of popular implant systems including Astra Tech, Biomet 3i, Nobel Biocare, Straumann and Zimmer. Clinicians who want to take advantage of this restorative-driven solution featuring custom tissue management, but who prefer to place their existing implant system can now prescribe the open platform solution.

You’ve done everything right, and your handpiece has served you well, but there comes a time when a repair is no longer cost-effective. When it’s time to make a purchase, what should you consider?

The annual American Student Dental Association annual session kicks off March 6, 2013, and if you want to avoid a late fee you need to register by Jan. 25. This year’s session is March 6 to 9, 2013, at the Sheraton Atlanta and you must be an ASDA predoctoral or predental member to attend. Click here to register. What is Annual Session all about?

The unidose Micro EtchMaster powder blasting instrument is designed for pretreatment of metal, ceramic, porcelain and composite restorations. The tips do not clog and operate without overspray. They are powered by chairside air via a simple adapter. The tips are said to provide ideal surface preparation prior to sealants, composite and porcelain repairs, crowns, veneers, brackets, bonding, plus localized stain removal and surface polishing. GromanDental.com

Premier Dental Products Company, founded in 1913 by instrument maker Julius Charlestein, is now celebrating its 100th anniversary. Today, this family-operated business is in its 4th generation and has product sales in more than 75 countries.

Treating dentomandibular sensorimotor dysfunction boosts profitability and expands the dentist’s role.

Latex-free Bite Block Baggies are designed to cover and protect the bite block, positioning arm and x-ray media from contamination. The baggies are used by assembling the x-ray, bite block and positioner and then placing those parts into the baggie. After use, rebag for the next patient. They can be used with phosphor plate and x-ray film holders, are economically priced and are packaged 500 to a box. Flow Dental Corp. 800-356-9729 www.FlowDental.com

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A conversation with the brothers who co-founded Isolite Systems.

Sirona Dental Systems launched last Thursday its new CEREC Omnicam intraoral camera at the CEREC 27.5 Anniversary Celebration. Dr.

The MDI Mini Dental Implant system from 3M ESPE is minimally invasive and immediately stabilizes loose dentures using a 90-minute patented protocol, often completed without a flap and using the patient’s existing denture.

With an intuitive user interface and computer control system, the CS8100 digital panoramic system’s imaging capabilities are for adult and pediatric patients as well as segmented panoramic, TMJ and maxillary sinus imaging.

The CPS Evaluation Team, consisting of dentists, assistants, hygienists, patient coordinators and the dental laboratory, evaluated the Alginator by DUX Dental. CPS produced the following comments and reviews following its evaluation:

Hear more about KaVo and the GENTLEpower 25LPR electric handpiece directly from the company's Product Manager, William Irwin.

Hear from Dr. Howard Glazer and Bien-Air USA General Manager Arthur Mateen on the MX2 Micro-Series handpiece from Bien-Air.

Over the last decade many new technologies have been incorporated into dental practices including digital impression systems, diode lasers, digital radiography, LED curing lights, and caries detection devices, yet many individuals are using the exact same handpiece they have always used. Most likely this is an air-driven handpiece with a high pitched whistle and a moderate amount of torque.

How the Morgester Dental model paves the way for other dentists looking to take that first high-tech step.

The CPS Evaluation Team, consisting of dentists, assistants, hygienists, patient coordinators and the dental laboratory, evaluated the ReelMatrix™ by Garrison Dental Solutions. CPS produced the following comments and reviews following its evaluation. Dentist comments

The CPS Evaluation Team combined product reviews for the entire team consisting of dentists, assistants, hygienists, patient coordinators and the dental laboratory to review this product. CPS produced the following comments and reviews following its evaluation of Heraeus’ Venus Pearl:

The Safegide three-dimensional guided dental surgery system uses formulations of x-ray visible plastics molded in layers to provide anatomic information inside the jawbone when using a dental x-ray machine. It is said to reduce the technical difficulty, duration, risks and costs of introducing implant surgery to the average dental practice. Using the system, surgery is said to become accurate and predictable without the CBCT scanner or relying on a dental laboratory. The straightforward, three-step process is said to be intuitive.

The CAD/CAM custom-made Narval™ CC mandibular repositioning device (MRD) is designed for patients with mild to moderate OSA, as well as those who are unable to comply to CPAP treatment. It also is a first-line treatment for snoring in the absence of OSA. The CAD/CAM technology through selective laser sintering is said to ensure a precise fit and comfortable retention, enabling a high degree of customization to suit the complex dental anatomy of individual patients.

Made from renewable, sustainable paper, Indigreen ECOtip™ Earth-Friendly High Volume Evacuator Tips are a high-performance alternative to plastics. They are said to provide exceptional stiffness, durability and function. The tips have a food-grade coating that virtually eliminates moisture absorption and fraying during use. Practicon 800-959-9505 www.practicon.com  

The updated CS PracticeWorks v7.5 practice management software includes two new eServices that are said to streamline reimbursement and online patient registration. ePostings streamlines the process of receiving and posting reimbursements from insurance carriers, removing the need to decipher detailed paper EOBs. eForms allows patients to complete registration paperwork online at home or at a computer when they arrive for their appointments.

The interactive Strada website is designed to serve as an online resource and dialog hub for dentists. It contains open forums for discussions on a broad array of dental issues as well as access to helpful dental practice tools, patient education materials and problem-solving strategies. The site will be regularly updated with content including patient education modules, dental news and links to information for dentsists, their staffs and patients. Pentron 800-551-0283

This week's new dental products roundup features a several of web-related tools and services, an apex locator and a chairside inlay system. If you missed any of these items when they were posted individually during the week, don't worry, they're recapped here with links to the original articles. And don't forget to take a peek at the video in middle of this article. CAESY Cloud version 1.3

The chairside Grandio®SO Inlay System is described as an all-in-one solution kit with all the matching components to fabricate 15 indirect composite inlays. The process is said to be quick, easy and saves costs of CAD/CAM equipment and lab bills. The kit reportedly can achieve the same high quality as lab or CAD/CAM produced composite inlays. Inlays also can be fabricated extraorally using the kit.

It's the first Weekly new product roundup of the new year. If you've missed a bit of new product information over the holidays or just this week, the roundup will fill the void and perhaps provide you with some post-holiday gift ideas for your practice. Here's the latest new product information and links to more details about each of them: Viive practice management software

The Planmeca ProFace 3D facial scanning system is an option available for the ProMax line of 3D dental imaging units. It is said to produce realistic 3D facial photos as well as traditional x-rays. One scan generates both images. Alternatively, the 3D photo can be acquired separately in a completely radiation-free process.