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Compatible with both air and electric motors, TorqTech geared straight and contra angle attachments are designed with a high-precision gear system. The attachments are available in a 1:1 straight nose cone; 1:1 contra angle; and a 1:5 speed-up contra angle.

Many of the marketing articles over the past year focused on ways to use online options to boost brand awareness. Drawing from those highly-read features, here are some simple tips for creating an effective Web presence. 

A Q&A with Steve Sheehan, Straumann's Vice President, Lab Business North America.

Welcome to this week’s episode of DPR Friday. I’m Thais Carter, Director of Content for Advanstar Dental Media. One of the things I love most about our annual Top 100 is the way in which it helps us step outside of our editor bubble and get a sense of the products that we think are cool, but what captured your attention.

To increase shade matching options, VITAPAN Plus® anterior teeth in 3D-Master® Shades are now available in shades 1M1, 2L1.5, 2M2, 3L1.5, 3L2.5, 3R2.5, 4M2 and 5M1.

Patients are afraid of going to the dentist for different reasons. Maybe they had a bad experience in the past, or they’re afraid you might find problems and any treatment you offer is going to hurt. Maybe they just don’t know what to expect, and that makes them uneasy.

The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that resin infiltration of incipient smooth surface lesions is now covered by a 2013 CDT Code classification.

In a season filled with candy canes, gum drops and other sugary holiday goodies, it may not be a surprise that oral care product sales rise during the holidays as many health-conscious moms and dads tuck toothbrushes and flossers into little ones’ stockings. But for some families this holiday may not be quite as sweet.

If you’re not used to treating children with behavioral issues or patients with special needs, the thought of having one of these patients in your chair can be a little intimidating. You might even be inclined to avoid it all together. But treating these patients can be a rewarding addition to your practice; you just have to take a little extra time to prepare.

In case you live in a world without Facebook and where your friends and colleagues don’t email you funny dental stories, then you may not know about the viral phenomenon that has grown up around the release of Practicon’s 2013 calendar.

These new products were chosen by our Editorial Team based on pure innovation, or the ability to bring greater efficiency or consistency to the practice. Is there any new product you saw in 2012 that should have made the cut? Tell us in the comments section!

As part of our new Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Here, Kathleen O'Donnell of Jameson Consulting shares 8 steps to building the ideal dental team.

In an effort to decrease radiation exposure to patients, the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs collaborated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update the ADA’s recommendations for dental X-ray examinations. The recommendations were released recently.

Decorated with moons and stars, the 2500 Children’s Texture Grip toothbrush has a thumb grip along with finger grips on the back side. He soft, color-coordinated .007-inch bristles are surrounded by extra-soft .006-inch white bristles to provide gentle, comfortable cleaning. Free personalization of the toothbrushes is available. Tess Oral Health 800-762-1765 www.tessoralhealth.com

These new products generated the most user interest in 2012. What were your top products this year? Tell us in the comments section!

Dentist peer reviews can help make this happen. Here’s how.

Nov. 30, 2012 (St. Paul, MN) – As in years past, Patterson Dental and business partners raised money in conjunction with the Patterson Leadership Summit in Minneapolis to support Dental Lifeline Network (DLN), a national nonprofit organization that works to provide dental care for people with disabilities or who are elderly or medically fragile.

Ortho Insight 3D software simulates tooth movement for treatment planning including extractions, space closure and auto-alignment of dentition. Make precision bracket positioning then transfer to the patient, shortening chair-time and treatment time. The software is said to help orthodontists design accurate orthodontic appliances and eliminate lab fees and storage costs.

Dr. Glenn DuPont outlines what clinicians should consider with each case to ensure every patient gets their mouth to optimal health.

Relaxing. Comfortable. Amazing. Not some of the words generally associated with a visit to the dentist. Yet those are indeed some of the words shared by patient Michelle Birckbichler.

Big news involving a pair of large dental companies was announced Thanksgiving week. Ivoclar Vivadent, headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein, announced the acquisition of Wieland Dental, a major supplier of dental systems solutions. The acquisition should be completed by the end of the year.

As part of our new Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Here, Kathleen O'Donnell of Jameson Consulting offers advice on how to effectively handle the issue of financing.

The ProMax 3D imaging unit from Planmeca features a broad range of imaging views that make it well-suited for diagnosis, planning, and treatments including oral surgery, orthodontics, and implants.

You know how important it is to catch problems in the mouth before they get out of hand. Finding problems earlier rather than later not only keeps your patients happy and healthier, it saves everyone time and money.

The holiday season is upon us, and that means your staff members are likely thinking of ways to make your practice more festive. While there’s nothing wrong with adding a little holiday cheer to the office, you have to be careful when it comes to decorating.

The low-profile Floor Activator is an alternative to infrared faucets or peddle valves. It is adaptable to any style of sink arrangement including porcelain, drop-in counter, pedestal, wall-hung or traditional cabinets. It offers hands-free temperature selection and the ability to mount directly in the floor or optional surface mount.

The Task-Vision Visor Headband loupe is available with 3 lenses 1.75X, 2.25X and 2.75x. The distortion-free, optical-grade lenses are acrylic-coated for abrasion resistance and increased light transmission. The lenses also are prismatic for convergence. The headband is padded and flips up.

As part of our new Morning Huddle e-newsletter, DPR partnered with notable practice management consultants to provide quick video tips to get your team talking. Here, Kathleen O'Donnell of Jameson Consulting shares simple guidelines to effective decision-making.

You and your team members work hard throughout the year. You love what you do and you always want to stay on top, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a break from it all.