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SDI Limited has introduced Riva Bond LC, a 9th generation of adhesives that dramatically reduces the polymerization stress caused by composites shrinking.

One clinician’s take on how The Wand STA improves his efficiency, delivers comfort to a diverse patient base.

1-800-DENTIST®, premier dental marketing company, is offering three of their top dental marketing whitepapers to all dental professionals online, free with no obligation.

The Alginate Removal Spatula designed by a dentist to quickly and safely scrape hardened impression material from reusable trays. The spatula features a versatile spoon-shaped blade that fits palatal and occlusal areas. It is made of fully autoclavable stainless steel and has a lightweight, ergonomic handle. Practicon 800-959-9505 www.practicon.com

BIOMET 3i announced a new collaboration with Sirona Dental, Inc. that utilizes the BIOMET 3i BellaTek® Encode® Impression System with the CEREC AC with Bluecam and CEREC AC with Omnicam. The collaboration will create intraoral impressions for custom abutments, resulting in simplified aesthetic restorations.

The lightweight Mr. Thirsty® Comfort Kit includes a lightweight plastic HVE valve and 6 feet of tubing. It is designed to improve patient comfort by keeping metal HVE valve and tubing mounted on the delivery unit. Zirc Co. 800-328-3899 www.zirc.com

During the past few days, Dental Products Report has been reporting from the ground level of the Midwinter Meeting. But, why does it matter? This is why.

It's official. The Internet (and Instagram users) can't get enough of their Brush Buddies Justin Bieber toothbrushes.

The iTero®  imaging system is now available as a single hardware platform with software options for restorative and orthodontic procedures.

XV1 allows dental professionals to deliver superior procedural outcomes with greater ease and less strain.

The SOL™ diode laser is said to be the ideal device for entry-level and experienced users. It reportedly delivers power and essential features at an economical price. It is portable, precise, has enhanced ergonomics, a single interface and a high-contrast aiming beam to make laser dentistry easier.

Host Thais Carter tells us why she has a mad crush on Chicago’s Midwinter Meeting.

Align Technology's iTero Intraoral Scanner provides accuracy, efficiency.

Model scanners, CAD software and milling equipment were once only found in the largest laboratories and milling centers. However, today they can be found in even one- to two-person laboratories. There is little doubt that technology is allowing laboratories to become more efficient, more productive and have more control and consistency in their work.

The Get Fit Faster campaign aims to educate clinicians about four key time-saving tools to optimize efficiency and profitability of CAD/CAM Dentistry.

Check out these companies exhibiting at the Midwinter Meeting for the first time.

New Canary System caries detection system finds carious lesions before conventional methods.

DPR gets a sneak peek of the Elevance Delivery System that will complement the Midmark Elevance Dental Chair.

DPR caught up with Damon Baker of Orascoptic to see the features of the new XV1 up close and personal during the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

Andrew Aradi of DenMat talks to DPR at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting about Denmat's newest laser, the SOL Portable Diode Laser.

Erik Beard of Gendex gives you a complete video overview of the GXDP-700.

3Shape will demo and reveal several new product innovations, including its new D900 dental lab scanner, at Chicago’s major February dental events.

DPR talked with Curtis Mitchem, D.M.D, about his personal experience with Align’s iTero imaging system.

Offered up in this edition of the Weekly new dental products roundup are ortho instruments, a handpiece coupler, a combination teether/toothbrush, CAD/CAM implant abutments and fluoride foam. Here's a summary of each with links to complete articles and the weekly video of the products that were posted throughout the week. Ortho Lingual Collection Hu-Friedy

Sirona Dental Systems this week announced that Jeffrey T. Slovin has become its chief executive officer in accordance with the succession plan previously announced on Nov. 16, 2012.

America’s ToothFairy at Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting  Celebration of Smiles reception updates dentists on the foundation’s latest programs and successes.

Smooth and creamy Gelato APF Fluoride Gels are said to be effective, efficient and high quality while providing caries protection and prevention. The easy-to-use APF and neutral fluoride gels are an economical and quick application treatment. The gel is a 60-second acidulated phosphate fluoride that contains 1.23% fluoride ion. The low PH provides maximum fluoride uptake with improved thixotropic properties to ensure closer adherence to enamel and interproximal areas.

Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals announced the latest in its line of PreviDent products with the launch of PreviDent 5000 Boost Plus. The prescription-only home fluoride therapy toothpaste was launched at a Thursday morning press conference in Chicago.

From Chicago Midwinter: DPR Executive Editor Stan Goff sits down with Marc Gordon of Carestream Dental to talk about the CS 8100 digital pan system and more.

These Titanium Base Abutments serve as a connector between CAD/CAM individually fabricated crown/abutments and the implant. Two types of the base abutments are available: PRZ-ADP serving as an adapter between the Zirconium bridge and the implant; and PRZ Titanium base abutments for cementing to the custom-milled zirconium screw retained crown or bridge. They are available for use with major implant systems. HI-TEC Implants LTD. 972-9-9587775