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You may or may not remember the huge marketing fail in 2012 that was the Bic For Her fiasco.

The modern dental practice in 2015 continues to evolve at a very rapid pace.

Building on the popular VITA Easyshade digital shade matching system, VITA launched the newest generation of its popular VITA Easyshade digital shade-matching device, the VITA Easyshade V.

Sirona Dental has announced the upcoming availability of inLab software 15, which brings new restorative and communication abilities to the Sirona inLab workflow.

Ellen Gambardella explains how she uses Wonderfill from Dental Creations to make perfect dental models.

The debate about potential links between Alzheimer’s disease and dental infection and treatment has been grabbing headlines recently. Now, two researchers have examined an extensive collection of research and determined a potential correlation between the disease and oral bacteria.

The CanalPro Apex Locator is said to be characterized by its brilliant colored 3D panel and accuracy of measurement. The ergonomic design and easy operation are designed for comfortable use.

So it’s been a while (maybe a long while) since you’ve updated anything and suddenly you’re feeling left out and behind the curve. What to do?

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. introduced Sitavig® (ACYCLOVIR) 50mg buccal tablets for the treatment of herpes labialis caused by the HSV-1 virus.

People who don’t have access to dental professionals – or can’t afford to see one – are going to have better opportunities now, thanks to national guidelines that will introduce a new type of dental professional.

Pregnancy is stressful enough without having to worry about a child’s future dental health. But, researchers now say, mothers may need to be thinking about just that.

As a dental business owner, you should be aware of your transactions and adjustments on a daily basis. This means asking for and reading the end-of-day report. Not only are you evaluating reports for anomalies, but also assessing their accuracy.

The adjustments report is one of the most emotion-inducing reports to read and analyze. It may even be the most depressing one, but it certainly is necessary.

The emergence profile of the Straumann® Bone Level Variobase® for CEREC® features a concave collar design, designed to provide easier cleaning procedures compared to convex collar design Ti-base options. There is no change to the existing workflow.

Sirona launched the new ORTHOPHOS SL family at CEREC 30, the company's celebratory meeting in honor of the 30th anniversary of its CEREC CAD/CAM system.

The GALAXY BioMill is said to provide the best CAD/CAM technology with high speed scanning for perfect restorations that exceed patient expectations.

Hygienists have different needs, depending on their day-to-day practice. As a hygienist in a practice that specialized in placing dental implants, I had to find instruments that worked well to clean the surfaces of the abutments, crowns, threads and overdenture bars thoroughly, without the worry of scratching the surfaces of the restorations, which causes bacterial adhesion and can lead to peri-implantitis or, worse, implant failure.

These presentations are said to cover an extensive range of dental topics­-from hygiene to restorative and esthetics to periodontal disease-so patients can quickly understand their treatment options and make informed decisions.

Having spent my entire career in dentistry; different roles and responsibilities have allowed me to develop an appreciation of all areas of the dental practice and see how everyone must work together to create a both a positive working environment and patient experience.

Decisions about whether to purchase new technology for your dental practice have become more challenging for two reasons.

The JUVORA Dental Disc is a high performance polymer that can be used in metal-free prosthetics.

All order information dynamically populates, from customer information to manufacturing preferences and material selections, reportedly greatly reducing the time it takes to submit your cases for manufacturing.

The national average of number of adjunct oral cancer screenings billed under CDT D0431 per clinic has risen sharply. From 2012 to 2014, clinics performed an average of six to seven tests each month.

The festivities opened with some of Sirona’s big chiefs and top educators. The company announced the new clinical director of Sirona Dental will be Dr. Mike DiTolla.

After 29 years working as a dental hygienist, Hanna transitioned to the front office, where she now serves as office manager. With past experience helping to build three other dental offices, and a desire to work with her good friend Nancy Shelton, DDS, Hanna was confident when she approached Shelton about building a practice that would bring something different to the Pasco area.

When looking for a void filler, consider time, ease of use, and clean-up. In the past, filling space in models for tongues and voids has been a complicated, tedious task.

Editor's Note: Based on his extensive experience with dentists over the past 30 years, Dr. Roger P. Levin has authored a new book entitled, "The 31 Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make.

DENTSPLY Caulk's innovative resin-based composite simplifies shade matching by covering the full VITA® range with just seven shades. It’s also the only resin-based composite with both low and high viscosity handling options so you can work the way you choose, faster and with confidence in achieving a natural look your patients will admire.

CEREC professionals from around the globe have congregated at The Venetian® Hotel and The Palazzo® Hotel in Las Vegas for three days of education, keynote speeches and entertainment found at this digital dentistry extravaganza.