Bisco’s DUO-LINK™ Composite Luting Cement
March 21st 2012Bisco’s DUO-LINK composite luting cement is a dual-cured, highly filled cement and competes in a very crowded and often confusing product niche in restorative dentistry. DUO-LINK is not a newly introduced product, but one that has had a long history of producing excellent clinical results.
Zirconia CAD/CAM bridge in three pieces
March 21st 2012The patient, a 50-year-old female, presented with a large diastema, irregular teeth size and dull color. Furthermore, the shape of the teeth on the right versus left sides was different-as is apparent in the pre-op photo (Fig. A). The teeth on her left side were longer than those on the right.
Research supports efficacy of MI Paste Plus among orthodontic patients
March 21st 2012August 27, 2010-Research presented at the 2010 International Association for Dental Research meeting in Barcelona, Spain supports the use of MI Paste Plus™ with RECALDENT™† containing casein phosphopeptide - amorphous calcium phosphate and fluoride (CPP-ACPF) for the prevention of decalcification in orthodontic patients.
Tech Brief: Applying ORABLOC in your practice
March 21st 2012For routine dental procedures and oral surgery, Orabloc™ articaine-based injectable dental anesthetic provides rapid onset of action. Each cartridge is individually sealed in a blister package for cleanliness, protection of the cartridge as well as the epinephrine. It is available through Patterson Dental.
The AGD and the Academy of General Dentistry Foundation provide Free oral health care
March 21st 2012CHICAGO, July 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - This Thursday, July 8, 2010, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the AGD Foundation will team up with the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry to hold its first outreach project, Nation of Smiles, One Smile at a Time. This event will provide upwards of 300 patients from local shelters, clinics and charities with free dental care from volunteer dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants from around the nation. LSU dental students also will be participating.
Sir Liam Donaldson, global patient safety leader, to keynote OSAP 2011 symposium
March 21st 2012ANNAPOLIS, MD-March 14, 2011-The Board of Directors of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced that Sir Liam Donaldson, Chairman of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) patient safety initiative, will speak at its annual Infection Prevention and Safety Symposium on Friday, June 10, in Plano (Dallas), TX. The conference runs June 9-12, 2011.
Hayes Handpiece Co. opens location in Australia
March 21st 2012CARLSBAD, CA-Hayes Handpiece Company has announced the opening of a new location in Queensland, Australia. Hayes Handpiece Repair Australia is owned and operated by Adam Mathews, and provides local handpiece repair service, staff training and handpiece and instrument sales to the Brisbane area.
The hygienist’s role in dental implants
March 21st 2012Dental implants have been part of mainstream dentistry for several years. One of the keys to their long-term success is preventive maintenance. It is in this regard that the dental hygienist plays a central role in the long-term health and survival of dental implants.
Credit solutions for your practice
March 21st 2012The demand for dental practitioners has never been higher. According to a 2007 study by the ADA, the average age of the practicing dentist is 49. Fewer students are enrolling in dental schools, and there are fewer dental schools today than there were in the 1980s. The state of the industry affords today’s practicing dentists an opportunity to reinvest in their practice and expand their business to meet the growing demand. Relationship banking
Corporate Profile: Scientific Metals
March 21st 2012Interview with Dave Weinberg, Principal What makes scrap returns imperative for dental labs today? Scrap returns affect the lab’s bottom line. Getting an accurate and reliable scrap return has become even more important given the tough economic times we currently find ourselves in. When you factor in competitive pressures from outsourcing and overseas labs, you see scrap returns playing an even more important role.