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The i-CAT® FLX is designed to offer the most flexible imaging control of any cone beam 3D unit, allowing dental professionals to target the desired field of view on each patient while minimizing the radiation dose.

And for the dental industry, they represent a slice of science fiction, seemingly come to life.

Roland’s DWX-51D dental milling machine is equipped with a 10-station automatic tool changer (ATC), a new C-clamp with torque wrench for reportedly easier loading of materials and an expanded Virtual Machine Panel (VPanel) with built-in maintenance routine. It’s designed to be capable of producing copings, crowns, full bridges and abutments and other prosthetics from zirconia, wax, PMMA, composite resin, PEEK and gypsum with unparalleled speed and precision.

In addition to learning about the difference in the various ultrasonic technologies, discover what makes piezoelectric technology and its latest feature: fluorescein plaque disclosing solution stand out among the rest! Discover a way to simultaneously detect and remove dental plaque with illustrative ‘before and after’ case studies.

When dental teams begin tracking total treatment presented to patients and the amount of treatment accepted by patients, they often discover their true treatment acceptance is much lower than they thought. And they uncover opportunity to help their practice and patients get healthier.

You can’t run your clinic alone. Whether you are a large center or a small clinic, you likely will need to manage both professional and support staff. You may need other dentists, specialists, hygienists, office managers and front desk personnel to be part of the team. This staff may come with a wide range of educational backgrounds and, depending on the individual positions, may require varying levels of supervision.

e you ready to scale production and get more of those high-value patients that all dentists love? Then it’s time to learn about a cutting-edge new patient strategy that no other dentists are taking advantage of   

The combination reportedly will create a combined company with the largest sales and service infrastructure in dental with 15,000 employees globally.

A recent study in Germany examined a group of over 23,000 subjects to explore the relationship between cigarette smoking, smoking cessation and rates of tooth loss.

When dental problems necessitating surgery arise, the logical response is to treat the condition. However, recent research has found that numbing children up for dental procedures may be causing damage to the very teeth the dentist is trying to treat.

Of course, Dr. Flucke wasn’t the only DPR Editorial Advisory Board member interested in yesterday’s news. Before leaving to attend the CEREC 30 conference in Las Vegas, where Sirona is sure to discuss the merger at length, Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, MADAA, admitted she was “shocked” when she heard the news but quickly added that she was very intrigued by the possibilities that lie ahead.

The iTero Element Intraoral Scanner is designed to fit your practice even better than before. Whether you are a general practitioner or orthodontist, the iTero Element is designed to deliver speed, reliability, intuitive operations and outstanding visualization capabilities.

Veracia SA teeth are engineered to self-articulate during occlusion through strategically placed fissures and grinding facets regardless of the occlusal concept used.

Criminals be warned: Leaving a tooth fragment at a crime scene could be your undoing. A new test lets police determine important identifying information about suspected perpetrators from tooth samples.

As a Dental Assistant Program Director and Dental Assistant Instructor in Indianapolis, Amy Applegate is proud to deliver a solid education to her students.

The innovative varnish system of Fluor Protector S features a homogeneously dissolved fluoride source said to ensure immediate availability of the fluoride.

Blueberries are a popular snack, but do their benefits go beyond their satisfying taste? Absolutely, says a new study by the American Chemical Society, which found that blueberries could help treat periodontitis and reduce the need for antibiotic therapy.

She was very dissatisfied with her smile, which led her to visit the dentist in the first place, but also concerned about cost.

There are numerous techniques and a wide array of bonding agents available to today’s clinicians. Any of the techniques will work when performed correctly, and if you are currently pleased with your own bonding technique, don’t change.

At its simplest, cavity preparation involves the mechanical alteration of tooth structure to remove caries and to create a compatible foundation for subsequent restoration that returns the tooth to proper morphology, function and esthetics.

We recently spoke to John Just, the director of technical support at ETI Digital Technology, to learn about two such unique offerings.

We can produce restorations at a more predictable level with less cost than we were able to in the past, and, as an added bonus, the product is better! It is another option available to us and, many say, the wave of the future.

We can produce restorations at a more predictable level with less cost than we were able to in the past, and, as an added bonus, the product is better! It is another option available to us and, many say, the wave of the future.

With a new chimney height option of 5.5 mm, the Variobase for Crown can be customized down to a height of 3.5 mm, a design choice intended to ensure an ideal restorative solution for the patient

Health care credit cards can be used for a variety of expenses, including dentistry. However, many consumers don't understand their options or how they work.

His talk, part of the Corporate Forum series, will focus on his usage of prescription trays and the real-world results he's documented with patients in his own office since 2007.

I recently chatted with Dr. Cynthia Brattesani, a dentist in San Francisco who is well known for her passion for the patient and technology. During our talk, we discussed SOPROCARE and SOPROLIFE from Acteon North America, both products that are in her practice and were recently named as part of the Best of Class winners for 2015.

During the recent American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) meeting in Nashville, eight women were selected by Patterson Dental to receive scholarships toward the conference.

Taking advantage of a highly ignored fabrication and marketing tool.

This year, more than 5,000 children will participate in the program. Since its inception in 1998, more than 32,000 children are said to have headed back to school equipped for success.