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Have patients ever said they missed an appointment because you didn’t remind them?

Did you know that nearly two thirds of dentists who retire early are forced to due to a musculoskeletal disorder? And that studies show the prevalence of work-related pain in dentistry today is roughly the same as it was in 1946?  

Knowing the “why” behind treatment plans allows patients to accept cases more often. Find out how CAESY Cloud helps remove barriers to case acceptance.

Not everything gets better with age.

Dental technicians must be able to depend on separating and trimming discs when trimming different materials. Renfert’s Dynex separating and trimming discs are designed to fill that need.

The dental office is no place to show your undergarments.

Empire Dental Solutions has announced they now offer the White Peaks Dental product line for CAD/CAM milling of temporary and permanent crowns, bridges, abutments and bars.

 As the “technology evangelist,” I sometimes lose myself in reading about and researching different aspects of technology. On occasion, I can go down the technology rabbit hole and disappear for hours at a time. 

Q&A with Dr. Bryan Couch, DDS, Complete Smiles Dentistry, Coppell, Texas

Sunstar Americas, Inc., a proud member of the globally trusted Sunstar Group of Companies that manufactures and markets innovative oral care products under the GUM®, Butler® and Guidor® brands, has moved its North American headquarters from Northwest Chicago to Schaumburg, Ill.

Q&A with Dr. John Flucke, chief dental editor, DPR, and Dr. Michael DiTolla, DDS

America: Home to revolutionaries, heroes, Wild West gunslingers, Olympic legends and artistic geniuses. What do all those country-shaping patriots have in common? Many of them were also dentists.

After taking in the sights and sounds of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) annual session in San Francisco, as well as a new favorite restaurant in the Union Square district, I decided to set my sights on the AAO exhibit hall and see what products were grabbing the attendees’ attention.

Incorporating oral systemic health knowledge and practice is becoming more important when it comes to improved dental and medical patient care and outcomes. The growing use of “next generation” EHRs will support its adoption into practices and groups.

DENTSPLY Prosthetics has expanded its TruExpression tooth line with new Highly Characterized mold forms.

Are your patients lying to you about their oral hygiene habits? Probably so, says one new national survey. 

Q&A with Dr. Jose Marcano, DMD, Orlando, Fla.

We recently sat down with Dr. John Flucke, technology editor and chief dental editor for Dental Products Report, to talk about the GXS-700 sensors from Gendex.

Q&A wth Dr. Kaveh Ghaboussi, DMD, Madison Smile Solutions and Dr. Dan Indech, DDS, Desert Ridge Periodontics & Implant Dentistry

Even the greatest leaders can’t be perfect. In George Washington’s case, one big shortcoming was his infamously terrible teeth. Equally infamous, Washington’s wooden dentures have become the stuff of legend… a factually incorrect legend, as Washington never actually sported dentures made from wood.

Brazilian researchers discovered that consumption of alcoholic beverages can have adverse effects on the health of a person’s gums, aggravating existing cases of severe periodontal disease or increasing periodontal disease risk factors. 

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It’s no wonder that three out of four dentists and hygienists complain of neck pain. EMG studies show that the upper trapezius muscle is the most active muscle during the delivery of dental care, which can lead to the development of a painful condition called trapezius myalgia.

It’s clear by now that intraoral scanning is here to stay. Digital impressions are changing the relationship between the lab and the dentist, and it can be a confusing transition.

Dental Arts Laboratories, Inc., is excited to announce the arrival of the next evolution in dentistry … cubeX² cubic zirconia.

Q&A with Dr. Darryl L. Hatchett, DDS, Denver, N.C.

Q&A with Dr. Kevin Morgester, Morgester Dental, Chesterfield, Mo.

A 60-year-old male presented to UT Dental San Antonio pre-doctorate clinic with a chief complaint of sensitivity on a posterior tooth. 

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. has announced that, following the receipt of U.S. Federal Trade Commission clearance, Zimmer has completed the acquisition of Biomet in a cash and equity transaction currently valued at approximately $14.0 billion.