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For many individuals, access to quality dental care is an obstacle to health. Some of the potential solutions for this problem involve the creation of new workforce models, which can be controversial.

A Minnesota dentist is facing disciplinary action after regulators say he allowed an unqualified assistant to monitor a patient under anesthesia for a wisdom tooth extraction. The patient died following a cardiac arrest that occurred during the surgery.

Our weekly look at the top news stories for dentists.

Moving to a new state can save you a lot of money over time. However, high-tax states are often suspicious of such moves, so it's important to keep track of your move-related documents.

The Internet is full of tools and calculators that purport to tell you whether you what you need to do in order to save enough money for retirement. But a new study suggests many offer incomplete, or even false, advice.

BIOLASE, Inc. announced today the unveiling of the BIOLASE Learning Center, a state-of-the-art learning facility designed to provide a comprehensive laser training experience for dental professionals.

Sirona Dental Inc., the pioneer of digital dentistry, unveiled SICAT Air at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting. Available in the spring of 2016, it is a complete digital solution for the appliance-based treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and eliminates the need for conventional impressions and stone models. Moreover, SICAT Air supports treatment compliance by creating an educational experience for OSA patients through the immediate and detailed visualization of obstruction areas.

DENTSPLY International Inc., a worldwide leader in dental products, is pleased to offer the new CELTRA® DUO (ZLS) high-strength glass ceramic milling block.

Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, has introduced EverEdge 2.0, its latest innovation in hand scaling instrumentation, designed to help clinicians achieve the best clinical outcomes.

DEXIS, LLC, a brand of the KaVo Kerr Group, announced its latest software release – DEXIS™ Eleven. Customers will benefit from a range of workflow improvements, including drag-and-drop tooth numbering, enhanced security, and fewer clicks for case presentation.

CEREC now provides a completely new process in the dental practice: combining the new CEREC SpeedFire furnace and CEREC Zirconia material, dentists can now deliver full contour crowns and small bridges made of the full-strength, high-quality zirconium oxide in a single visit.

Calcivis, a medical devices company focused on revolutionizing the management of tooth decay and enabling preventive dentistry, today announces that it will for the first time showcase a prototype of its Calcivis® Caries Activity Imaging System device at the 151st Meeting of the Chicago Dental Society.

Stoma Dental is introducing the first and only backflow prevention saliva ejector (SE) valve in conjunction with the 151st Midwinter Meeting of the Chicago Dental Society. Stoma’s new DOVE® Backflow Prevention SE Valve is a one-way valve that virtually eliminates backflow cross contamination risk between dental patients.

5 Dental Minutes, a new video curation and sharing platform, has been announced for the dental industry.

3Shape TRIOS scanner now features Digital Patient Monitoring. Debuted at CDS Midwinter.

Millions of Americans don't drink tap water, despite the fact that it's much healthier than sugar drinks and usually provides fluoride. The challenge of convincing families to drink tap water only got harder when the water crisis in Flint, MI, became national news.

An Ohio dentist has centered her career on hard work, adventure, and giving back.

Physical activity reduces stress, helps maintain a healthy body weight, improves cognitive ability, and does a number of other incredibly important things for the human body. But not everyone is excited about starting an exercise program. So how can you get inspired to move more?

No matter your profession, financial concerns are often front and center. But dentists and other healthcare professionals face some challenges unique to their profession.

At this year’s Chicago Midwinter meeting, Microcopy announced the release of its new NeoBurr 5572 blended-neckTM carbide. Dentists depend on carbides for the most rigorous procedures, making the burs prone to breakage.

Straumann USA, LLC, of Andover, MA will launch the Straumann® CARES® Intraoral Scanner by Dental Wings, a new digital dentistry solution built on a patented and incredibly compact 3D capture technique called Multiscan™ Imaging.

Supplementation of nutrients is recommended when a person does not consume the full required intake of 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

New findings from the University of Birmingham show that patients with chronic kidney disease patients and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than those with chronic kidney disease alone.

Nobel Biocare has announced the introduction of NobelDesign: efficient and intuitive software for the computer-aided design of NobelProcera dental restorations.

Using years of real estate knowledge and helping dentists succeed in starting their own dental practice, Jayme Amos sat down with our group editorial director for an exclusive chat about what dentists need to know about opening their own business.

Dentrix Ascend has announced a new cloud-based practice management system in conjunction with DEXIS.

Plenty of people complain that their city or state (or the neighboring city or state) has terrible drivers. But what do the data say?

Your practice is your life's work and your workplace. But it's also a major investment. Just how much is that investment worth? We ask a banker.

The low price of gasoline is great for your day-to-day budget, but how does it relate to your investments?

The annual Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is a treasure trove of new dental products, emerging technology and the latest dental news, and Dental Products Report wants to ensure you don't miss a thing.