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Dr. Lorne Lavine, founder and president of The Digital Dentist, has more than 30 years invested in the dental and dental technology fields. A graduate of USC, he earned his DMD from Boston University and completed his residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, N.Y. He received his specialty training at the University of Washington and went into private practice in Vermont until moving to California in 2002 to establish TDD, a company that focuses on the specialized technological and HIPAA needs of the dental community. He can be reached at drlavine@thedigitaldentists.com or 866-204-3398.

Articles

Recent ransomware attacks may cause anxiety about protecting practice information, but there are tools and tips to keep you safe.

How You Can Protect Your Practice’s Data

Dr. John Flucke is in private practice in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He also serves as technology editor for Dental Products Report magazine and keeps an active blog filled with thoughts and tidbits on the world of technology at blog.denticle.com.

A variety of endodontic products can help make procedures more cost-effective and efficient.

Getting to the Root of the Problem

Prognostic data are fundamental to case selection and can help both clinicians and patients make educated choices regarding the optimal strategies for individualized endodontic care.

Successful Endo With Outcomes-Based Treatment Planning

Kristen Mott is the associate editor for Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics.

iTero Element 5D is the first intraoral scanner with near-infrared imaging technology to aid in the detection and monitoring of interproximal caries.

Closer Look: iTero Element 5D Scanners Provide More Than Just 3D Digital Impressions

The latest version of this furnace aims to provide accurate sintering cycles in a compact, easy-to-use system.

Ivoclar Vivadent Launches Updated Programat S2 Sintering Furnace

Dr. Lou Shuman is the CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, dentistry’s leading corporate incubator and accelerator; a venturer-in-residence at Harvard’s i-Lab; the chairman of the technology advisory board at WEO Media; a long-time contributor to Dental Products Report; and the founder and creator of the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards.

Dealing better with dry mouth patients starts with a screening, diagnosis, and management protocol.

Do You Have a Xerostomia Strategy?

Kristin Hohman has served as Associate Editor of Dental Products report since 2019. She has a background in journalism and digital content. Kristin can be reached at khohman@mjhlifesciences.com.

This product roundup features several of the top apex locators available today.



Of Apex Importance

The BLÜ Toothbrush and smartphone app give both patients and dental professionals insights that help build healthy habits.

5Ws* BLÜ™ Toothbrush 

How adding a Formlabs 3D printer is helping one dental practice increase treatment efficiency while reducing costs.

Closer Look: The Benefits of Printing at the Practice

Following an evaluation by Catapult Education, the PinkWave curing light earned the organization's Vote of Confidence.