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Entries from July 2008

Dentsply’s Growth Not Squelched by Economic Downturn

July 31st, 2008 · Comments Off on Dentsply’s Growth Not Squelched by Economic Downturn

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Tags: News · Radiography

Dentist will Love Ivoclar-Vivadent’s Model for All-Ceramic Restoration Education

July 30th, 2008 · Comments Off on Dentist will Love Ivoclar-Vivadent’s Model for All-Ceramic Restoration Education

Ivoclar-Vivadent lends a hand in patient education with a new 3D model that demonstrates the procedures for all-ceramic restorations. Because the model can be manipulated and held, it provides a more tactile approach to education than photos, which have been the visual aid of choice for all-ceramics until now. A series of molded models show […]

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Tags: News

Amazing Developments in Clinical Dentistry

July 28th, 2008 · Comments Off on Amazing Developments in Clinical Dentistry

In the UK, things are rolling right along. The things I’m referring to are awesome innovations in clinical dentistry, developed by Leeds Dental Institute. For instance, they are using a photo dynamic therapy (PDT) to control plaque. An anti-bacterial mouthwash plus a special red light, and boom! Plaque doesn’t stand a chance. In the area […]

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Tags: Clinical

Online Learning for Your Dental Team

July 25th, 2008 · Comments Off on Online Learning for Your Dental Team

In this month’s Dental Products Report, Dental Office Manager Melanie Culveyhouse writes about online learning for management. She equates online learning to seminars or courses taken in person. However, as Melanie points out, online education is more economical, less time consuming, and it can be completed at the user’s own pace. The busy dental office […]

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Tags: Administrative

The Comfortable Alternative: Minimally Invasive Piezo Bone Surgery for Dentistry

July 24th, 2008 · Comments Off on The Comfortable Alternative: Minimally Invasive Piezo Bone Surgery for Dentistry

Traditional dental surgery on bone, gums, or sinuses is invasive, painful, and traumatic. But your periodontal patients have an alternative, surgery with sound waves. A tool called a piezo tool has been used in other industries, such as concrete cutting, for some time. Your hygienist may employ a piezo scaler in dental cleanings today. Now […]

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Tags: Technology

A Dental Website for Your Unique Practice

July 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off on A Dental Website for Your Unique Practice

When is it Time for a Website? You may be wondering if it’s time you stake a claim on the Internet. Maybe you have a website that was created five years ago, but you never use it and you think it looks outdated. The Web has come a long way very fast. Today, a dental […]

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Tags: Dental Websites · Websites & Internet

Ramon Spectroscopy Could End Need for Dental Fillings

July 22nd, 2008 · Comments Off on Ramon Spectroscopy Could End Need for Dental Fillings

According to MedicalNewsToday.com, scientists in London are using Ramon spectroscopy to detect tooth demineralizaion so early that special mouthwash or fluoride varnish may prevent cavity development. Imagine, no need to worry about the amalgam controversy; no need for patients to stress out over the dental drill; and best of all, this could mean an end […]

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Tags: News · Technology

Implant Dentistry Poll

July 21st, 2008 · Comments Off on Implant Dentistry Poll

According to a recent Townie Poll in DentalTown.com Magazine, about a third of dentists surveyed perform implant placement. Of those, a third have done immediate load cases in the past year. A little over half of the responding dentists have placed bone grafts prior to implant placement. Those dentists who don’t place implants simply like […]

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Tags: Clinical

According to The Wealthy Dentist, Fed Employees May Get Foreign Dental Work

July 18th, 2008 · Comments Off on According to The Wealthy Dentist, Fed Employees May Get Foreign Dental Work

Dr. Jim Du Molin, the man who posts all the great dental polls on his website at www.thewealthydentist.com, recently posted an interesting blog that may ignite your patriotism. He has heard that a dental insurance company that contracts with the US government to provide benefits to federal employees is seeking bids for low-cost labs overseas. […]

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Tags: News

Sopro 717 Shade Matching Tool

July 17th, 2008 · Comments Off on Sopro 717 Shade Matching Tool

The Sopro 171 by Acteon Imaging is a shade matching camera that features a very fine distal part and shapely design for easy use. With this tool, 3 presets for depth field, a sophisticated optical unit, bright LEDs, and quality electronics result in clear, detailed images. The Sopro 171 docking station features both video and […]

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Tags: Clinical