CHICAGO, IL – Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments, recently announced the addition of the Colorvue® PerioScreen™ Probe to their line of diagnostic products. The probe provides a fast and easy-to-use method of screening periodontal pocket depth prior to definitive probing, an important step in the detection and assessment of periodontal … Read more
CHICAGO, IL –Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments, today announced the addition of Hu-Friedy’s Resin 8 Colors to their hand scaling line. Available in eight eye-catching colors, this collection of 80 colored resin scalers feature the lightweight, ergonomic handles many clinicians want, with the added benefit of staying sharper longer. One … Read more
VITA is expanding its series of New Generation firing units with the addition of the VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS, a fast, low-noise, compact and efficient high-speed sintering unit. The new VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS is designed especially for high-temperature sintering firings and all dental ceramic substructure materials. By utilizing a material-friendly procedure with a controlled … Read more
Cementation Navigation System: Now also available as app for iPhone and iPad In response to the increasing popularity of the mobile internet, Ivoclar Vivadent has developed a new app version of the Cementation Navigation System. The new app allows users to gain an overview of the cementation options also during breaks or while on the … Read more
For over 30 years, Orascoptic has been a leader in lighting innovation. Applying advanced technology, Orascoptic introduces the new Zeon® EndeavourTM, a high resolution LED headlight system that incorporates today’s best technology at an affordable price. The Endeavour combines power and comfort to deliver outstanding illumination without the distraction of large, bulky battery packs or … Read more
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments, today announced the addition of Hu-Friedy’s Resin 8 Colors to their hand scaling line. Available in eight eye-catching colors, this collection of 80 colored resin scalers feature the lightweight, ergonomic handles many clinicians want, with the added benefit of staying sharper longer. One advantage of … Read more
Second-year students attending the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) recently participated in a hands-on training course on VITA VM13 porcelains. Led by well-known lecturers Jason Lohr, RDT, CDT and Ken Chizick, RDT, CDT, attendees learned how to use a modified 3D Ceramic Build-up and an Advanced 3D Ceramic Build-up technique. The purpose of the … Read more
Vident has announced the launch of a new online continuing education program which features prominent dental advocates on a range of technical topics, including denture setups, porcelain layering and FDA guidelines. Current course offerings include: denture setup techniques for full arch, single arch and lingualized occlusion featuring Dennis Purinton, CDT, porcelain building techniques with Dr. … Read more
The Hager Twisters are the newest protective eyewear from Hager Worldwide that offers a frameless design and precise optics for optimizing lighting and visual perception. The flex-fit frame and temples are memory bendable providing a customized, ultra-comfortable fit throughout the workday. The Hager Twisters are available in either anti-scratch lenses that are 5 times more … Read more
The Hager Sports Pro line of protective eyewear from Hager Worldwide offers a super durable frame and ultra-scratch resistant lenses. They are ideal for patient protection because they have a soft, flexible nosepiece for a non-slip fit and the temples can be ratcheted up and down to help prevent them from hitting the back of … Read more
The Hager Elites are new protective eyewear from Hager Worldwide that offer photochromic lense technology. The photochromic lenses automatically adapt to lighting conditions to reduce glare and help minimize eye fatigue throughout the workday. With a light weight wire-core frame that can be flexed for a personalized fit, the Hager Elites can provide all-day comfort … Read more
Exclusively for Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants Air Techniques, Inc., a leading manufacturer of air compressors, vacuum systems and imaging technology for dental practices, announced they will be hosting The Three R’s of Caries Diagnosis: Recognize, Re-mineralize and Restore, a free CE webinar exclusively for Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants. This is the first CE … Read more
Covers Aurum Ceramic/Classic-supplied restoration, abutment, related screws/components and even the implant itself! Now get up to five years protection against normal wear and tear with the Aurum Ceramic/Classic Implant-Based Restoration Warranty Program. And, get up to two years on Screw retained Dentures. Our warranty covers Aurum Ceramic/Classic-supplied implant-based final restorations; abutments fabricated by Aurum Ceramic/Classic, … Read more
For innovative and outstandingly easy restoration of anterior teeth With COMPONEERTM, Coltène presents a new and easy-to-use system for restoring anterior teeth. COMPONEER is a system of polymerized, prefabricated nano-hybrid-composite enamel shells that combine the advantages of direct composite restoration with the advantages of prefabricated veneers. In present practice, the treating dentist can chose between … Read more
For innovative and outstandingly easy restoration of anterior teeth With COMPONEERTM, Coltène presents a new and easy-to-use system for restoring anterior teeth. COMPONEER is a system of polymerized, prefabricated nano-hybrid-composite enamel shells that combine the advantages of direct composite restoration with the advantages of prefabricated veneers. In present practice, the treating dentist can chose between … Read more
The new RDH® Freedom Hygienist Handpiece is a cordless handpiece that can polish teeth all day on one charge. The cordless system includes a wireless foot pedal for flexibility and portability and a unique Disposable Prophy Angle (DPA) designed to allow all day battery life, provide consistent performance and eliminate one of the major reasons … Read more
Bleached Shades are now available for the VITA Classical Shade Guide, the recognized leader in the field of tooth shade determination. Tooth whitening has become a popular way for many patients to improve their smile, but finding just the right shade match can be very difficult. VITA Bleached Shades offer the dentist a practical tool … Read more
DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties announced the availability of its newest piece of equipment for dental professionals – the ProMark Endodontic Motor. The ProMark is built upon a tradition of performance and reliability and is the company’s most versatile and complete endodontic motor for rotary and reciprocation. The brushless motor delivers the ample power and consistency … Read more
Ultrasonics remains the procedural choice when removing intracanal obstructions lodged deep within the root canal system. On occasion, ultrasonic trephining procedures are limited, or prove ineffective. In these instances, the File Removal System may be utilized to mechanically engage and potentially remove intracanal obstructions, such as silver points, carrier-based obturators or broken file segments. The … Read more
DENTSPLY Canada announces the launch of Palodent® Plus Sectional Matrix System. Palodent® Plus offers wide indications for use and delivers predictable, accurate contacts consistently. This new system includes a molar and pre-molar ring, 4 different size matrix bands, new wedges and wedgeguards. The rings offer ideal separation force and are made of Nickel Titanium which … Read more