Dental Products Report-2013-03-01

The benefits of 3M ESPE’s RelyX Ultimate Adhesive Resin Cement and why you might want to incorporate it into your practice.

In today’s dental market, there’s a choice of many different composites. Some composites are universal, some indicated for anterior restorations, and others are made strictly for direct posterior restorations.1

Today’s dentistry allows us to offer a multitude of dental restorations to our patients. Our challenge as dentists is finding a predictable cementation protocol that will work with a majority of these restorations and also one that’s simple and stress-free.

How Ultradent Products Inc.’s VALO cordless curing light satisfies the criteria necessary for today’s clinicians.

Dr. Fred S. Margolis explains how Filtek™ Bulk Fill Flowable Restorative meets the esthetic needs of all patients.

Homecare is key to oral health success, but the trick is getting patients to follow through. Here’s how to not only find out what they need, but how to get them to comply.

The iTero® imaging system is now available as a single hardware platform with software options for restorative and orthodontic procedures. Here are just a few reasons you might want to incorporate this improved powder-free system from Align Technology into your practice.

We give you an inside look at this polisher and why one dentist loves it above all others.

An inside look at DENTSPLY Professional/Midwest's approach to R&D.

Orascoptic's XV1 wireless loupe and headlight allows dental professionals to deliver optimal procedural outcomes with greater ease and less strain.

Looking for reliable whitening? Here are 5 reasons to try the KöR Whitening System in your practice.

A recent study by the Levin Group suggests integrating Align’s iTero digital impression technology into an Invisalign practice, digital scanning can almost immediately become a revenue-positive part of your practice.

Thinking about investing in a new bulk fill restorative system? Here are 5 reasons to consider GC America's EQUIA.

There are a variety of factors that recommend CAD/CAM as a technology of choice for those looking for a good return on investment. Realizing that return hinges on a rather unpredictable variable: the user.

Think your website is in need of an update? These tips will help you create a robust website designed to draw patients to your dental practice.

Lighthouse 360 may have officially launched in 2008, but the story behind this patient communication system began in the 1990s, when two of the co-owners, Joel Kozikowski and Brian Smith, co-authored the practice management system PracticeWorks. Here, Kozikowski takes us back through that development process and his role in Lighthouse 360’s success.

DPR’s March composite round-up focuses on ground-breaking bulk fills.

What has oral care and whitening products, a grinding prevention appliance, a composite sculpting tool. try-in crowns for young patients, and an in-practice marketing system? This edition of the Weekly new dental products roundup of course. For more information on these products, read on, use the links to more details about each one and check out the roundup video.

Send a message in your reception area using Practice Vision which is used to emphasize the meaningful benefits of your practice. It can be integrated into a reception area TV, website and iPad. Design and creative costs are included. The service is designed to focus on what matters most to your patients, what they need to know and why your practice is best at delivering it. Using creative design, a tasteful marketing presentation of your services and memorable qualities of your practice is produced.

Described as an evolutionary step forward for pediatric dentistry, NuSmile Try-In Crowns are easy-to-use and ensure a successful restoration every time they are used.

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Designed for the non-stick placement of composite materials, the Optrasculpt Pad is said to allow composite filling material to be placed and shaped with ease and efficiency.

The scope of the Venus White line has been expanded to include four new oral care and whitening products. Venus White Teeth Whitening Touch-Up Brush is described as a convenient, reusable pen that makes it easy to help maintain a white smile.

This weeks roundup features a handful of items to help make your practice perfect. Check out the links to the complete articles on each one and the roundup video that follow. Secure-Mail Brightsquid

The DAYGUARD appliance is designed for patients who grind during the day. Constructed on the lower arch, it is said to be the most comfortable appliance to wear for day-time use.

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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

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.

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.