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One of the big mysteries of dental hygiene practice is how some hygienists are highly paid and some are not. Even people from the same class with the same grades have a per-hour discrepancy that defies logic.

Two out of three dental professionals report occupational pain - pain that if left unaddressed could progress to an injury or career-ending disability. From my 15 years of providing ergonomic consultations in dentistry, I can safely say that the following three ergonomic mistakes are among the primary reasons I see many dentists and hygienists develop debilitating pain syndromes and/or retire early.

The same holds true for your dental practice, which is, don’t forget, a small business. You need to know every penny you spend in your practice is a worthwhile use of your funds. If not, your business could be in trouble.

DENTSPLY has formulated Cercon® ht Shaded Zirconia with True Color Technology, engineered for optimal milling performance in many of the popular open milling machines on the market today.

A leading OS X native dental software, ICD-10-capable MacPractice 5.1 is compatible with Yosemite (required for charting) and Mavericks and interoperates with MacPractice’s iOS 8 compatible Patient Check In, Clipboard and iEHR apps for iPad, as well MacPractice Interface for iPad and MacPractice Interface for iPhone.

The benefits of cloud-based imaging range from mobile access of images to a standard image format (DICOM) for transferring images to a secure portal in which to share images with referrals and members of the care team.

We spoke to Dental Wings' CEO Michael Rynerson about these new innovations, how Dental Wings is supporting labs and what new innovations we can expect in the future.

Introduced by Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), the bill-the “Dental and Optometric Care Access Act (DOC Access Act)"-seeks to ease potential conflicts between dentists and eyecare providers and insurance companies.

Key Brasseler executives teamed up with leading women dentists from across the country to extrapolate and discuss key topics and issues specific to the female dental professional.

The underlay can be produced in three steps-hardening and sealing with the die:master duo, spacing with the die:master die spacers and separation with Picosep and the brush included in the set.

Maya Angelou once said, “When you know better, you do better.” This quote echoes a simple and forgiving truth in all aspects of patient care; it’s about lifelong learning. When it comes to periodontal therapy, both clinician and patient benefit from heeding this poignant statement of awareness.

Lateral condensation with standardized gutta percha points in combination with a root-canal sealer is a commonly accepted technique. In this method, once the master gutta percha point has been fitted, the canal is ready to be filled using subsequent points: the spreader is placed as far as possible into the canal toward the apex, and it is spread from side to side to compress the gutta percha and sealer against the walls until there is no more room for additional points.

Do you think you can retire comfortably and live the lifestyle you want to lead? You may think the answer is yes

"We saw a record-setting past 12 months that included new products, industry recognition, membership growth and strategic new hires. It is an honor to be recognized for the accomplishments and growth and we're thrilled to make our mark on the list," says Tonya Lanthier, founder and CEO of DentalPost.

You wouldn’t examine a patient without proper PPE. Don’t run your practice without a well-written employee handbook that protects you against staff misunderstandings and even lawsuits.

That’s where dental professionals can play a key role in identifying patients at risk and helping them get the proper care when needed.

The dentists were shown a picture of the President's smile during the White House Correspondents Dinner in Apri and asked to supply a diagnosis. They were given a cropped photograph and not told the identity of the smile.

Called Planmeca FIT and comprised of the PlanScan scanner, PlanCAD software and PlanMill 40 mill as a fully integrated open CAD/CAM system for same-day dentistry, the FIT system is said to provide a digital workflow that combines exceptional patient experience and convenience as well as high quality restorations with the perfect fit.

The reportedly devout Christian says he was victimized by a drug gang via email. He attempted to bring about 10 lbs. of cocaine, worth about $1 million, hidden in 27 bars of soap to Australia from India.

Researchers from the Cochrane Oral Health Group, however, did find data suggesting water fluoridation may reduce cavities in children, although they most of the studies were conducted before widespread adoption of preventive measures such as fluoridated toothpaste and sealants.

Dr. Walker remembers vividly being in pain, sitting in the middle of an exam during her dental school days. Her shoulders hurt. Her back hurt. She could think of little other than counting the minutes until she could be done and lying flat on her back in her room.

While people go into dental lab work for different reasons, ultimately it is still a job, and everyone wants to advance and be respected for their work. Does having a CDT certification matter in that respect?

The Soft Chrome Cobalt discs can be wet or dry-milled on any machine, don't require special burs or strategies, and are intended to decrease the lab's need to outsource non-precious metal restorations.

Stories on all types of media question whether victims of sexual harassment, rape, bullying, poverty and more are at least partially to blame for their circumstances. How often do oral health professionals do the same-blame the victim for new or continuing conditions?

The Wonder Z-Ring reportedly provides an even thermal heat zone that optimizes the effects of heating up and cooling down.

With buffering, practitioners reportedly can be more productive, efficient and profitable while providing a more comfortable experience. One of the most innovative components of the system is said to be Anutra Feedback Aspiration Syringe®.

Up to 12 CE credits can be earned, and a $300 early bird discount is being offered to DPR readers until September 10. One of the speakers at 3DU is Dr. John Flucke, the chief dental editor and technology editor for Dental Products Report.

Those numbers are from new market research compiled for the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) by Valmont Research, which includes data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Recently, Carbonaro moved his magic and trickery inside the dental practice and pulled the wool over one man's eyes. Posing as a dental professional, Carbonaro soon has a dental patient believing that a "tooth tracker" has pulled the patient into a secret plot of some kind.

The company was recognized for its commitment to help increase diversity and cultural competency in the health care professions. Stanley M. Bergman, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Henry Schein, accepted the honor on behalf of the company at the Quindecennial Healthcare Diversity Awards, held June 25 at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York, N.Y.