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In many practices, the amount of treatment diagnosed that remains unscheduled is huge, often exceeding six months of normal production. Case acceptance in ...

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Laboratory communication: Is it possible to achieve minimal to no adjustment bonding appointments?

Adjustment-free appointments are actually possible and can be routine. Delivering veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges and partial dentures with very ...

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‘Do you see me?’ Pediatric patients require a unique touch

As Thanksgiving host for my family one year, I was rushing around like a maniac finding space for casseroles, juggling desserts and corralling extra chairs....

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Botox can optimize the cosmetic appeal of dental implant surgery, expert says

BOSTON: A significant majority of dental implant patients are older with facial aging and their dentists may need to consider the benefits of rejuvenation ...

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Pikos Implant Institute moves to Florida resort

World renowned oral surgeon and educator Michael A. Pikos, DDS, has chosen the highly acclaimed Safety Harbor Resort and Spa as the new home for The Pikos ...

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Crocker Ventures acquires TMJ Implants

Crocker Ventures has acquired TMJ Implants of Golden, Colo., the leading manufacturer of implants for the treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ...

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SLActive improves compatibility, JOI reports

Dental implants have offered a successful way to restore teeth for more than 20 years. New challenges for improving the process include shortening the time ...

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A tribute to Dr Leonard I. Linkow: A guiding light

NEW YORK CITY: It is said that America became great because of the ability of Americans to think creatively or, as the expression is used, outside of the ...

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SensAble Technologies names Core 3D as worldwide authorized milling center

SensAble Technologies, a leading provider of dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, 3-D modeling software and haptic devices, has named Core ...

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California dentists honor Irvin B. Silverstein, DDS

Sacramento, Calif. —Irvin B. Silverstein, DDS, MS, was awarded the 2010 California Dental Association Foundation Humanitarian Award for his dedication...

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Screw-retained, implant-supported fix partial denture (FPD)

A screw-retained implant-supported fixed partial denture (FPD) has certain physical advantages. However, according to several studies they require precise ...

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Sirona’s CEREC CAD/CAM and CEREC AC CAD/CAM Systems honored with technology awards

Sirona Dental Systems, the company that pioneered digital dentistry 25 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, was ...

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‘Help! Things have got to change!’

You want to change your practice. You know that you need to change the culture, the systems, perhaps even the staff. You have the desire, but desire alone ...

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Hygienist Ann Benson receives Pros in the Profession honor

CINCINNATI: Crest Oral-B recently named Ann Benson the first recipient of its new Pros in the Profession award for registered dental hygienists who go above...

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100 million patients suffer from sleep apnea over the holidays

MIAMI: The holiday season can be hard on one’s health, and people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) feel it the most. Overeating and ...

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How do you terminate the dentist-patient relationship?

The American Dental Association’s code states that each dentist has a “duty to respect the patient’s right to self-determination.” ...

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University of Maryland Dental School takes aim at neck and back pain

BALTIMORE: In response to a high prevalence of neck and back pain among working dentists and dental hygienists, the dean of the University of Maryland ...

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Crest Oral-B hits the seas to make a splash at the Greater New York Dental Meeting

During the recent Greater New York Dental Meeting, Crest Oral-B hosted a spectacular evening on the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise, taking an intimate group...

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AADOM names Melissa Meredith 2010 Office Manager of the Year

LAS VEGAS: The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) has named Melissa Meredith, office manager for Andrew G. Orr, DDS of Central Arkansas ...

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AGD offers tips for great oral health

CHICAGO: Many people ring in a new year by making health-related resolutions to improve their lives, but how many of those lifestyle changes are kept past ...

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DentalVibe eliminates patient anxiety over the injection

If the folks at DentalVibe get their way, their device will revolutionize the way patients feel about going to the dentist. That’s because Dental Vibe...

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BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus attracts global attention

BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus is an injectable hybrid restorative material for all indications that made its debut at the recent Greater New York Dental Meeting ...

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Restoring in the other color: pink

I think we’ve all purchased products at one time or another and shortly thereafter wondered, “What will I do with this stuff?” This might ...

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Practice success begins with systems

If the economy of the last two years has taught us anything, it is this: Dental practices have to be innovative and prepared to meet the challenges of a ...

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The STA-intraligamentary injection vs. the PDL

There are major differences that should be considered between the traditional PDL injection, delivered with the dental syringe, the Ligmaject or the ...

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Masters of Aesthetic Excellence: 34th Annual ASDA Conference

The 34th Annual ASDA International Aesthetic Dental Conference was held at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio on Oct. 20–23. ...

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Interview: ‘Oral health recognizes no borders’

The first African-American dentist in history elected as president of the powerful American Dental Association (ADA) started his mandate in a decisive way. ...

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5 tips for marketing your dental practice

No matter what size your practice is, reaching out to new and prospective patients is a must for every dentist. Even dentists with a robust roster of ...

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NOMAD receives WSJ Technology Innovation Award

Aribex, a worldwide leader in handheld X-ray technologies, announced Sept. 29 that its NOMAD handheld X-ray has been named as a runner-up in the medical ...

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Burbank Dental Laboratory offers Patient Education Model

Burbank Dental Laboratory is offering a Patient Education Model. This valuable tool is designed to help clinicians educate patients and promote metal-free ...

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