New Technologies

University-Based Laser Gum Disease Treatment — Multi-Centered Clinical Study With Laser Technology at the Heart of Study Objectives

MarketWire – June 13, 2011 The University of Colorado,University of Maryland, and University of Louisville are the academic cornerstones of a multi-centered study to further document the clinical success of the LANAP® protocol for the treatment of gum disease. While the procedure has already earned FDA clearance, this important university-based research is expected to advance the … Read more

Live dental events help grow 3-D education

From Dental IQ – June 3, 2011 HATFIELD, Pennsylvania–The 3D Imaging Institute, sponsored by Imaging Sciences International, has announced the latest addition to its curriculum of 3-D dentistry events: the Live 3D Dentistry Forum. Image via Wikipedia To read more about Imaging Sciences, go to Imaging Sciences. The clinical event combines lectures, live scans, real-time surgical,and … Read more

Building the perfect beast

Dental office design in this technologic era no longer looks to Roger Miller‘s King of the Road for blueprint layout Image via Wikipedia Trailers for sale or rentRooms to let…fifty cents.No phone, no pool, no petsI ain’t got no cigarettesAh, but..two hours of pushin’ broomBuys an eight by twelve four-bit roomI’m a man of means … Read more

Copy genius – Apple anniversary surprise amounts to unveiling of 2.0 in-store experience

I want you to imagine there was a website which archived individual programs, animations, videos, graphics et al for your usage, by licensing and download. It exists in medicine –                                                 www.understand.com Image via Wikipedia What if it existed in dentistry? And what could you do with it. Ten years … Read more

Veritas – If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is.

All I want is the truth, just gimme some truth – John Lennon (1940 – 1980) Endodontics is once again careening towards technologic revisionism – and the marketing by the companies veers as always towards corporate hegemony and their advocates as always are out in solipsistic full force; the question is, does technology improve the … Read more

Veneer chipping: Is one fabrication process better than another?

By Rob Goszkowski, Assistant Editor of Dr. Bicuspid May 16, 2011 — Joining CAD/CAM fabricated veneers to CAD/CAM fabricated zirconia frameworks can reduce veneer chipping frequency and speed the fabrication process. Researchers at Ivoclar Vivadent evaluated the fatigue behavior of two different systems during cyclic/static loading and found that the IPS e.max CAD-on fabrication technique with lithium disilicate … Read more

Sirona launches Cerec 4.0

From Dr. Bicuspid – May 13, 2011 Sirona Dental Systems unveiled its newly revamped Cerec dental CAD/CAM system this week at the California Dental Association (CDA) spring meeting in Anaheim. “This is much more than an upgrade,” noted Roddy MacLeod, vice president of CAD/CAM for Sirona. “This is a major re-engineering of the Cerec software platform.” … Read more

Ah chlorhexidine, we hardly knew yee……….

From Kathy Kincaide – Dr. Bicuspid.com – May 13, 2011 Sunstar Americas unveiled the GUM PerioShield oral health rinse at the California Dental Association (CDA) 2011 spring meeting in Anaheim this week.  PerioShield, which features technology licensed  Image via Wikipedia from Sinclair Pharmaceuticals, represents a next-generation solution to achieving and maintaining a healthy mouth, according to … Read more

Objet to Showcase Exceptionally Detailed and Accurate Dental Models at LMT LAB DAY West

From PRNewswire – May 7, 2011 BILLERICA, Mass.  Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, will demonstrate the benefits of adding 3D printing to the workflow, at LMT LAB DAY West. Exhibiting at Booth B6, B-7, Objet will present printed dental parts and models live on the stand throughout the show on … Read more

YAPI – Patient Flow Management and Productivity Solution

By Larry Emmott – May 2, 2011 There is a new technology product I am very excited about that will be introduced at the Townie Meeting May 4-7 in Las Vegas. It is called YAPI. At first glance YAPI looks like an in office computer intercom system. However when you look at the details it offers a … Read more

Patterson Dental Debuts Smile Channel 10

From Dentistry Today ST. PAUL, Minn. – (March 29,2011) – Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. introduces Smile Channel 10, an updated version of its reception area programming that entertains and educates patients while promoting dental services. As part of the popular CAESY Education Systems family, Smile Channel 10 offers attention-grabbing and informative presentations with dramatic before-and-after photos, … Read more