Dental Products Report back issues from May 2007:
A holey net
May 01, 2007; ... For the first time here, a personal divulgence. The following might fall under the category of "too much information," but I am revealing a recurring dream of mine to make a specific point. At least three, and many times more, nights a week, I have the same dream. I find myself in one of ...
Minimal prep
May 01, 2007; ... Esthetics, function, and strength with conservative preparation Cosmetic dentistry has evolved rapidly over the last 20 years. Conservative treatment using bonded porcelain with a "no prep" or minimally invasive preparation design has been clinically proven. And patients are demanding ...
DYNAMIC DIODES
May 01, 2007; ... With an influx of affordable, reliable soft-tissue lasers, more GPs are embracing the technology. dpr exclusive survey report The signs are everywhere. Diode lasers are dominating the dental laser market. Big dental manufacturers like Sirona and Ivoclar Vivadent have jumped into ...
Precise alignment
May 01, 2007; ... Simple, accurate, predictable registration of midline and horizontal plane To ensure esthetic, precisely fitting anterior crowns and veneers, it is critical to communicate the position of the anterior midline and horizontal plane to the laboratory. These alignments, however, are ...
Avulsed teeth
May 01, 2007; ... IMPROVING THE PROGNOSIS Part 1 It's all about how well the storage media preserves PDL cells and how quickly teeth can be replanted. The prognosis for reimplanting avulsed teeth has improved in the last 15 years. One of the primary reasons for this has been the ...
ROADMAP to a paperless CHART
May 01, 2007; ... How computers and technology enhance workflow, staff roles and communications, including Web referrals. PART 1 in March Setting up digital records (includes full-page "Guide to creating digital charts"). PART 2 in April Tips on using digital forms and tablet ...
The power of one
May 01, 2007; ... Simple one-appointment alternative to root canal, post and core, and crown lengthening The following case involves the combination of IPS Empress® CAD Multi Block, the CEREC* 3D in office CAD/CAM system (Sirona Dental Systems) and your own talents. A 55-year-old patient presented ...
It's a snap
May 01, 2007; ... Placing Snap-On Smiles for cosmetic and grinding issues, and as an interim implant restoration. An array of cosmetic dentistry treatment modalities have evolved over the past few decades, including innovations in porcelain veneers, laser bleaching, and implants. This article ...
Adjunctive perio therapy awaiting FDA clearance
May 01, 2007; ... IN THE PIPELINE Look out for a new periodontal therapy that uses a photosensitizing solution and a non-thermal diode laser to eliminate the organisms that contribute to periodontal disease. Sirona is waiting for FDA clearance to market the Periowave Photodynamic Disinfection (PDD) ...
Guidelines set for storing, shipping dental amalgam waste
May 01, 2007; ... RECYCLING ENCOURAGED The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved ANSI/American Dental Association Specification No. 109 for Procedures for Storing Dental Amalgam Waste and Requirement for Waste Storage/Shipment Containers as an American National Standard. The ...
Midwest practices ramp up oral cancer fight
May 01, 2007; ... SCREENING DONATIONS As part of their commitment to increase oral cancer awareness and promote early detection, the 48 Midwest Dental practices in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa donated $20 for each oral cancer screening performed during the month of April to the Oral Cancer ...
Web site offers Cone Beam CT resource
May 01, 2007; ... ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL RESOURCE Developed for dental clinicians and radiologists seeking information on Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scanning for facial imaging, the Web site www.conebeam.com details the technology's clinical uses and compares panoramic x-ray technology and ...
CAD/CAM focus of June conference
May 01, 2007; ... NEW TECHNOLOGIES LEARNING Focusing on the ever-expanding impact of CAD/CAM technology in dentistry, the CAD/CAM Congress will convene in Chicago on June 8-9. Dentists, lab owners, leading manufacturers, and industry ,, thought leaders will gather to explore an array of topics, from ...
New site highlights oral health topics for consumers
May 01, 2007; ... PATIENT EDUCATION Featuring consumer-friendly articles about all aspects of dentistry and oral health, the Consumer Guide to Dentistry was recently launched at www.yourdentistryguide.com. The searchable site includes information on general and cosmetic dentistry, all specialties, ...
Contract authorizes sale of VELscope to government agencies
May 01, 2007; ... MARKETING BEYOND CHAIRSIDE LED Dental Inc., a Vancouver-based medical device company, recently announced that it has been awarded Federal Supply Schedule Contract V797P-3134M by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Hines, 111. Although issued by the VA, this contract ...
Chemical (re)action
May 01, 2007; ... Identify any hazardous chemicals used in your practice and set up a Hazard Communication Program to handle them safely. While infection control is a very important part of the total office safety program, the safe handling of hazardous chemicals is also involved in maintaining a safe ...
Adding new+old
May 01, 2007; ... Repairing an existing anterior direct composite restoration. One benefit of a direct composite restoration is the ability to repair or "renew" an existing fractured or marginally defective, but clinically serviceable, restoration. Unlike the restorative interface process that uses ...
'BLESSED from the beginning'
May 01, 2007; ... California dentists build a clinic devoted exclusively to treating underserved kids. There's no mistaking the mix of satisfaction, humility, and gratitude when Dr. Ray Stewart says things like: "We 've essentially eliminated access problems in our [Monterey] county. "We ...