All News

The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have announced the publication of a study titled "Spectrum of Dental Phenotypes in Nonsyndromic Orofacial Clefting," which is the largest international cohort to date of children with nonsyndromic clefts, their relatives and controls. 

Dentatus, well-known for Swedish precision and control, now offers Profin IPR Tips to be used in conjunction with the Profin Directional handpiece.

Do you want fries with that dental work? The General Dental Council committee in the United Kingdom has barred one dentist from practicing after she tried to perform a dental procedure in a McDonald’s restaurant.

You know your job is to provide an outcome superior in function, as well as form for your patient’s implant treatment. Providing this superior outcome requires a collaborative effort with all the members of the larger dental team. Using a team approach to implant dentistry is essential to optimizing treatment outcomes for your patients.

We recently sat down with New Jersey’s Dr. John Graeber and talked with him about his experience with CariVu from DEXIS. 

Keystone Industries expanded its dental industry boundaries wider than ever before during the past couple years, and the impact was said to be felt amongst members of the Latin America dental community this May.

Instagram is a dental nerd’s dream! I love scrolling through and see what is being shared and what is "hot" on social media sites. I often post things I find interesting on my account. Of course, you know that Dental Products Report has an Instagram account, right?

A lot of things have changed since 2005 (Twitter wasn’t even around then), but one thing that hasn’t is 3M ESPE’s place at the top of a ranking of the dental industry’s most innovative companies.

BIOMET 3i and the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation announced Dr. Juan C. Rodriguez is the winner of the 12th annual Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery.

When it comes to ROI, there are few technology stories more compelling than digital radiography.When it comes to ROI, there are few technology stories more compelling than digital radiography.

In preparation for its upcoming CEREC© 30th (CEREC 30) Anniversary Celebration, Sirona Dental Inc. announced that in addition to an informative preshow program now posted on www.CEREC30th.com, the event’s early-bird registration specials have been extended until June 15.

Katy Perry has a million dollar smile. Her smile isn’t so valuable just because she’s cute. Her cosmetic dentist, Dr. Bill Dorfman, DDS, of Los Angeles, earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records by crafting a $1,000,000 grille out of platinum and rare gems.

Paradise Dental Institute launches this summer with its inaugural implant conference, Summers in Paradise, at the Atlantis Resort and Casino on July 30– Aug. 1, 2015.

The latest statistics on the prevalence of periodontal disease in the United States are startling. The CDC states that 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. These findings are based on a comprehensive study conducted in 2009 and 2010, and published in the Journal of Dental Research, the official publication of the International and American Associations for Dental Research.

Here's advice Timothy McNeely, one of the 2015 Best Financial Advisers for Dentists, offers you:   "John Bogel says, 'Get Wall Street out of the equation; then you are the creature of the market and not of the casino.' I could not agree more."  

Here's advice Robert Hockett, one of the 2015 Best Financial Advisers for Dentists, offers you: Using a fee-only fiduciary without a 'dog in the fight' eliminates conflicts of interest, keeping everyone on the same side of the table. 

BIOLASE, Inc., a global leader in dental lasers, announced its groundbreaking REPaiR periodontal protocol was part of the scientific programme at Europerio 8, the world's leading conference in periodontology and implant dentistry.

Here's advice Barry Kaplan, one of the 2015 Best Financial Advisers for Dentists, offers you:   "Since attempts at market prediction are futile and there is no such thing as a free lunch, you should diversify as much as possible, keep costs low and tax efficiency high and invest at least 15 percent of what you earn. Do this systematically and don't pay attention to talking heads trying to predict the market.

Every day, innovative new products and technologies are pushing the dental industry forward, streamlining the job and redefining practice management, patient care and treatment. While there are many exciting emerging technologies and cutting-edge products, there are some that rise above the rest. These are the recipients of the seventh annual Pride Institute Best of Class Technology Awards. 

In medicine, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is a standard feature that increases the speed and likelihood of insurer and patient payments. In dentistry, this is a relatively new feature, and one that Planet DDS, offers. It is especially powerful integrated with their Denticon software. What does that mean for a dental group? What are the services that a revenue cycle management program can offer?

Thousands of veterans will receive free dental care on Sat., June 27, when practice owners and teams at more than 300 Aspen Dental-branded practices in 31 states volunteer their time and talents for what is expected to be the largest single-day oral health initiative for veterans.

One of the things I’m continually amazed by in the dental lab world is the commitment to artistry from the average dental technician.

Talk to any group of dental technicians about their biggest work frustrations, and chances are, it won't be long until people start talking about impressions. These are some of the worst.

Using a communal bathroom? There’s probably poop on your toothbrush.

This is the final part of a three-part DPR series discussing cement selection and related issues with dentists from a variety of practices. We’re asking them about their individual priorities and techniques with cementation and how their practice focus affects the materials they choose.

Have you ever been sexually harassed? I am not talking about the workmen down the street who whistle at you when you walk by (but, that is harassment as well). What I am talking about is whether you have ever been uncomfortable with something your boss said or did to you in the dental practice.

The American Dental Association (ADA) released Action for Dental Health Year Two: A Progress Report, which outlines the initiatives, goals and progress to date of the association's nationwide, community-based movement to improve the nation's oral health, especially for people who lack adequate access to regular dental care.

Several clinical challenges reportedly are solved with the introduction of DENTSPLY Implants’ new treatment solutions.