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Dr. Glenda Payas was volunteering on a dental mission in Nigeria in 2006 when she suffered a frightening and life-changing accident. She was in an elevator when the building’s generator shut off, sending the car crashing several floors to the ground. She broke both of her knees and was hospitalized in a Nigerian hospital before returning to the U.S. to undergo surgery and try to rebuild her life.

After many years of sharing information with my colleagues I have noticed that the majority of dentists take very few photographs and don’t take time to document their work-even the interesting cases-with photographic records. In today’s economic and business environment, it has become a necessity to adequately promote your business, and I consider photography a very important part of that.

Bobbi Jo Muto’s passion for working with underserved populations was sparked almost 20 years ago after seeing first-hand the dire need for oral health care in her state, West Virginia.

January 2010 | Dental Products Report Think like a CEOPlay it safe Avoiding unrealized expectations with staff.by Dr. Duane A. Schmidt, President of Pre/Op/Ed

January 15, 2010 | modernhygienist.comNews ADHA set to launch new dental hygiene survey/research center  Chicago-ADHA today announced that in concert with its Strategic Plan commitment to operational excellence throu

January 2010 | Dental Products ReportThink like a CEOIs the Roth IRA conversion a gamble?Understanding the 2010 IRA-to-Roth IRA conversion opportunity.by J. Haden Werhan

February 15, 2010News SmartPractice partners with organizations active in Haitian ReliefPHOENIX, Arizona--SmartPractice has responded to the global need for medical, dental and infection control supplies by partnering with organizat

January 28, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comNews XCPT(R) Software Announces a Partnership Agreement to Advance Zimmer Dental Digital Dentistry Initiatives VENICE, Fla., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Dental and XCPT Communication

While the massive healthcare reform bill recently signed into law by President Obama will affect all Americans in one way or another, it contains a provision that will have a direct impact on dental laboratories in their role as manufacturers of medical devices.

Dental Technologies, Inc. (DTI), a network of high-quality, full-service dental laboratories located throughout North America, announced the appointment of Jeffrey Zellmer to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).     Mr. Zellmer has more than 25 years of financial executive experience, including five years as CFO of publicly-traded Silicon Graphics, Inc.  Most recently, he was Vice President of Finance for Lam Research Corporation, a publicly-traded technology company.  

01 Premier is a fourth-generation family-owned company. How does this benefit the company? We are so incredibly fortunate to have such a rich family and business history. The benefits to Premier are almost immeasurable. Understanding history and decision making are actually big competitive advantages. The 2nd through 4th generations are all involved in the business, and each brings unique perspectives and experiences. 02 What would you say makes your hygiene products so popular with both dentists and hygienists?

Nobel Biocare announced today that it has reorganized its North American  management team to better utilize the skills and assets of the team. The two key changes include Mr. Melker Nilsson becoming Senior Vice President of Sales for North America and Mr. John Cox moving from sales to a newly formed role in charge of strategic initiatives for the company in the North American marketplace.

Culver City, CA, September 27, 2010 – Today Discus Dental LLC announced major price reductions on its two acclaimed curing lights. Discus’ Flashlite 1401® is now available in North America for the low manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $450 and the Magna® is now available for MSRP of $750.

February 16, 2010News Sunstar Americas makes dental product donation to Haitian relief CHICAGO –Sunstar Americas, Inc., with the assistance of Direct Relief International, has donated approximately 90,000 toothbrushes to

The more time I spend working with my consulting clients and analyzing the dental laboratory business, the more convinced I become that productivity is the most important contributor to profitability. Right now, you are probably thinking “OK Chuck, that’s cool, but what exactly are you talking about?” Fortunately, the good folks at DLP give me a whole page to explain it.

At THE DENTAL ADVISOR, our group has been researching and tracking all-ceramic restorations for 28 years. As ceramics have evolved, there is a move toward stronger and more esthetic materials.

January 6, 2010 | dentalproductsreport.comWeb ExclusiveMaterials of the futureR&D leads towards UV-curable, flowable zirconia restorative material.by Richard Palmer,

Secaucus, N.J. – September 1, 2010 – Vatech America, Inc., maker of the world’s most advanced digital dental imaging equipment, announced today that it has launched the “Take the Vatech Challenge” campaign to challenge doctors’ decision making process when it comes to integrating digital radiography into their dental practice.

January 13, 2009 | dlpmagazine.com Tech Smart Everything coming together A trend of convergence and connectivity is the story behind the flashy new gadgets on display at the 2010 Intern

January 2010 | dentalproductsreport.com Think like a CEO Should you open that door? The pros and cons of open book management. by Amy Morgan, CEO of the Pride Institute   Amy Morgan is CEO of the Pride Institute. With Pride since 1993, she is a sought-after educator who still consults one-on-one with practices.

By now most of us realize the dental laboratory industry has dramatically changed and will never return to what it was five -to-six-years ago. In addition to technology and our stubborn economy, we are faced with two other important factors that are changing the face of our industry. First, the amount of laboratory work that’s being outsourced has increased at a higher rate than many industry leaders first predicted. This has obviously reduced a considerable amount of market share available to U.S. laboratories.

When deciding to enter the world of marketing, it’s essential for dentists to start not only with an idea of what they’d personally like to accomplish, but also what experts agree are the most urgent and important marketing strategies. This approach enables dental practices to create a more measured and organized marketing plan based on what works in the real world, rather than simply focusing on what might subjectively feel “important” in the moment.

For more than 20 years, DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties has helped clinicians achieve beautiful, precise and 3D fills.The Calamus Dual 3D® Obturation System offers the best of both worlds in downpack and backfill obturation techniques by positioning the handpieces on one convenient, space-saving console.

OREM, UTAH, USA -June 1, 2010- Aribex Inc. is increasing the NOMAD sphere of influence with an “off the wall” solution for an “off the wall” product. Consumers can now follow the manufacturer of the NOMAD Handheld X-ray System on Twitter and become fans of the x-ray device on Facebook. Product announcements and promotions on all NOMAD Handheld X-ray devices will be posted to those social networking sites.

January 26, 2010 | dlpmagazine.com News Culp course focuses on IPS e.max and Straumann Anatomic IPS e.max Abutment At the Ivoclar Vivadent facilities in Sarasota, Fla., Lee Culp will be heading up a three-day course given throughout the year focusing on "Esthetic Solutions for Implant Restorations" featuring IPS e.max and the Straumann Anatomic IPS e.max Abutment.

Cutting back Michael Clair, who had a practice in Fall River, MA, was sentenced to one year in jail for defrauding Medicaid of $130,000, assault and battery, illegally prescribing prescription drugs and witness intimidation charges. The former dentist used sections of paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals in an effort to save money. This guy should have been clipping coupons, not root canals. Return of the Mack

When clinicians at Carmel Plaza Dental needed to line the practice’s compressed air system, they looked to Nu Flow for help.

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, March 7, 2011 – Heraeus Kulzer, provider of esthetic dental solutions, and Sensable Dental, leading provider of Touch-Enabled dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, announced today that Sensable Dental is integrating the Heraeus Premium line digital tooth library into its award-winning Intellifit™ Digital Restoration System. Dental labs worldwide using Intellifit now can utilize Heraeus Premium virtual teeth when designing natural-looking dental restorations for dentists and their patients with digital speed, precision and consistency.

January 26, 2011 | dlpmagazine.com

1. The lasers’ flexible, ergonomic handpiece, unit-dose tips and procedure-specific programs provide dental professionals with the convenience they need in their busy practices. 2. Equipped with easy-to-use-technology, the battery operated Odyssey Navigator features an advanced design and a wireless foot pedal.