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 The paper presents teledentistry as a viable, problem-based solution for dental professionals and patients alike.

MouthWatch publishes teledentistry white paper

Open to all Waterlase endodontists, the academy was created to foster peer-led learning, the sharing of best practices, and to support the integration of Waterlase technology into the practice. 

BIOLASE announces creation of Waterlase Endo Academy

The new Switch Valve allows clinicians to switch between Water Spray or Water Jet functions.

NSK introduces Valve Switch to Ti-Max handpiece

Planmeca USA event provides captivating demos, inspiring presentations from dental industry experts.  

Planmeca Digital Dentistry World Tour Dec. 2 Event Going Virtual

While it’s easy to reflect on all the turmoil that the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) brought to us personally and professionally, it’s important—especially at this time of year—to count our blessings. Even during difficult times, we all have things to be thankful for. Take a quick peek at just 5 things the dental industry has to be thankful for, some of which are constants and some of which came out of 2020, a year that will always be synonymous with a pandemic.


5 Things We Should be Thankful For (even during a pandemic)

Pandemic causes annual event to go virtual with lectures and live surgeries, offering over 70 courses.   

Dentsply Sirona World Goes Virtual and Delivers Exciting, Educational Program Focused on Efficient Workflows 

Bruce Bryen is a certified public accountant with over 40 years of experience and is a part of RKG Tax & Business Services LLP, an affiliate or Robin Kramer & Green, with offices in Marlton, New Jersey and Fort Washington, Pa. He specializes in deferred compensation, such as retirement planning design; income and estate tax planning; determination of the proper organizational business structure; asset protection and structuring loan packages for presentation to financial institutions. He is experienced in providing litigation support services to dentists with Valuation and Expert Witness testimony in matrimonial and partnership dispute cases. He is also a financial writer for several dental journals. You may contact him at 215-641-8300 ext 123 or at bbryen@rkgcpa.com, or through www.Bryen-BryenLLP.com.

Although there is no magic number, there are many factors to consider to ensure financial success for all parties involved.

What does it take to start a dental service organization?

Research from Colgate finds several of the companies products can neutralize 99.9% of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Lab Tests Show Some Colgate Toothpaste and Mouthwash Neutralize SARS-CoV-2 Virus

CEREC enthusiasts will have opportunity to learn from top-class masters of digital dentistry at the global online congress sponsored by Dentsply Sirona.

Global CEREC Online Congress Set for Dec. 3-5

Smiles feature prominently in plenty of artwork, but sometimes artists go beyond the grin and make teeth the focus of their work in novel ways.

8 Times Artists Created Works Featuring Teeth

The non-profit organization conducted testing on 34 models of gowns from international or non-traditional suppliers. 

ECRI finds more than half of disposable gowns fail safety standards

In its final ruling, the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that 3Shape has not infringed any valid Align patents, and thus, 3Shape has not committed any unfair acts as alleged by Align. 

ITC Issues Final Decision on Patent Infringement Case Involving 3Shape and Align Technology

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Managing editor Stan Goff is joined by Bankers Healthcare Group chief marketing officer Chris Panebianco to discuss how dental practices are dealing with the financial challenges they've faced due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Dental Practice Finances During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A conversation with Bankers Healthcare Group chief marketing officer Chris Panebianco

As a response to the ongoing challenges dental practices face during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, BHG is making loans available on 12 year terms.

Bankers Healthcare Group Extends Business Loan Terms

Long-term temporary material can be used for restorations that can last up to 3 years.

Structur CAD is VOCO's Newest CAD/CAM Material for Long-Term Temporaries

Newly patented software application makes creating digital full face models of patients simpler.

Bellus3D Wins Patent for Automatic Alignment of Digital Face Scans

Managing editor Stan Goff talks with Andrew Matta, DMD, about how North American Dental Group navigated the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and what Dr Matta sees ahead for the dental industry in 2021 and beyond the pandemic. 

How a Group Dental Practice is Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic: A conversation with Andrew Matta, DMD, MBA, co-founder and chief medical officer for North American Dental Group

The new podcast is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Dental Services Group introduces new podcast

Kristin Hohman serves as Associate Editor for DPR. 

Although the first U.S. dental corps wasn’t established until the early 20th century, the military has a long history of dental service members. Prior to World War I, most servicemembers received dental care from civilians and had to pay for the care themselves. It wasn’t until the Civil War and the Spanish-American War that the need for oral healthcare for soldiers became apparent. To commemorate Veteran’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of some interesting facts about the history of dentistry in the military. 

Top 4 Military Dentistry Facts

New transitional layered zirconia discs feature special shading for enhanced esthetics that match the look of natural teeth.

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