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According to MedicalNewsToday.com, a countersuit has been filed by BIOLASE Technology (CA) against National Laser Technology (IN). BIOLASE CEO Jake St. Philip says the issues are patient safely, fairness, and promoting products in a truthful way. In the initial lawsuit filed in August, NLT accused BIOLASE of monopolizing the hard tissue dental laser market and […]

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An article by Dr. Larry Emmott in August 20008’s Dental Products Review covers eight high-tech tools that you should be using for case presentation. Here’s a list of some of Dr. Emmott’s recommendations, along with notes from DentalBlogs: Digital Intraoral & Extraoral Cameras – Find comparisons of cameras at www.dentalcompare.com or read www.emmottonotechnology.com for more […]

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A recent study by researchers at King’s College, London, analyzed the anxiety level of 340 dental patients before their visits. A “significant difference” was found between those who smelled lavender before their visit and those who did not, according to Dr. Koula Asimakopoulou. The procedure the patients were to undergo had no impact on the […]

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RMK Engineering in India has created a way to find caries in its earliest stages through special software that reads pixel intensity in X-ray wavelengths. The histogram and spectrum differ depending upon the health of a tooth, and the amount of decay can be determined by interpreting this information. A full article is available in […]

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In his blog this week, dental technology guru Dr. Larry Emmott (www.emmottontechnology.com) poses these SEO-related questions for dentists who aren’t happy with their website’s Internet presence.  Are the keywords you’re targeting relevant to site content? Are targeted keywords popular phrases used in search engine queries? Do page titles start with your targeted keywords? Does your […]

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Patient education, co-diagnosis, “partnering” with patients – theory has it that making a patient aware of his condition, providing and explaining treatment options, and answering his questions will make him more likely to accept and follow through with a treatment plan. You’ve provided chairside patient education for years with models, brochures, videos, and digital photos. […]

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The Maine State Board of Dental Examiners has proposed legislation that will require dentists to use a heart monitor on any patient undergoing “moderate sedation.” This would include nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and anxiolysis. The new law comes at the same time as other changes recommended by the ADA. However, it is not part of […]

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Opened in 2007, Dr. Jason McMillan’s practice, Mint Dental Works, recently received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System™ platinum status for commercial interiors. This award adds to a long list of similar commendations from local and national organizations that recognize ecologically minded businesses. From higher indoor air quality to resource […]

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Medical and dental tourism in the US has become popular in recent years. A patient can travel abroad, get a good price on healthcare services, and enjoy a vacation at the same time. While touring the globe for cut-rate surgeries comes with a serious and lengthy list of concerns, people seem to like the idea. […]

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National Dentex Corporation, one of the largest US-based labs, purchased Dental Art Labs, Inc. of Lansing, Michigan for $7.5 million this week. Dental Art Labs has been in business since 1950. National Dentex now owns 47 labs in the US and one in Canada. Read the press release here.

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