Let dental photography help promote your practice
March 21st 2012After 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.
SmartPractice partners with organizations active in Haitian earthquake relief
March 21st 2012February 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
Medical device taxation and the dental lab
March 21st 2012While 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.
Jeffrey Zellmer named CFO of DTI
March 21st 2012Dental 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.
10 Questions: Julie Charlestein
March 21st 201201 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?
Management team reorg at Nobel Biocare
March 21st 2012Nobel 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.
Discus reduces prices on curing lights
March 21st 2012Culver 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.
Sunstar Americas donates dental products for Haitian relief efforts
March 21st 2012February 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
Higher Productivity = Bigger Profits
March 21st 2012The 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.
Vatech America launches "Take the Vatech Challenge" campaign
March 21st 2012Secaucus, 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.
Think like a CEO: Your online marketing checklist
March 21st 2012When 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.
New product launched by DENTSPLY
March 21st 2012For 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.
Aribex NOMAD Handheld X-ray on social media
March 21st 2012OREM, 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.
5 reasons to buy: Enhanced patient care
March 21st 20121. 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.