Doing more with less: that's the name of the game these days. Hiring and training staff is harder than ever, and inflationary pressures are putting the squeeze on every practice's profitability. Luckily, there's one area where you can potentially save money—without compromising. That's... CONTINUE READING
A large, heavy glass dispenser, filled with dental floss, is featured at the Benco Dental museum in Northeast Pennsylvania. This "Champion" dental floss dispenser (shown), from Johnson & Johnson, circa early 1900s, is much different from the lightweight, small floss dispensers we use... CONTINUE READING
The protection of health records must be given utmost importance. Medical professionals greatly rely on having access to health records when providing medical care, but when there is a breach of security, problems arise. Aside from potentially granting public access to the data, sensitive... CONTINUE READING
It's fair to say that dentistry - and the world at large - in recent times has seen nothing the likes of 2020. That despite a global pandemic, patients are able to visit dental offices for treatment today speaks volumes to the fortitude, courage and flexibility of everyone in the profession.... CONTINUE READING
The popularity of aligner therapy continues to rise. 87 percent of adults indicated that clear aligners would be the most acceptable form of orthodontic treatment, according to peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals*. Carestream Dental and Formlabs Dental are collaborating to make... CONTINUE READING
Obtaining N95 masks, filtration systems, and gowns in a post-COVID world is difficult; easing the minds of anxious patients adds a layer of concern equally vital to the current must-do list.With COVID-19 cases spiking, patients are rightfully concerned about leaving the safety of their own home -... CONTINUE READING
As a tool in existence since the 19th century, the dental articulator continually improves. In the simulation of mandibular movements, many iterations deliver benefits, but none quite like the Wondertech articulator. “I’m old school, but I love these articulators. When I use Wondertech, I... CONTINUE READING
The ultimate integration of design, performance, and integrity. Dentsply Sirona Midwest presents all that and more with a new product in its line: the Midwest Quiet-Air® High Speed Air Handpiece. As a leader in both handpiece and bur manufacturing, Dentsply Sirona Midwest designed this... CONTINUE READING
In an increasingly complex world, smart devices simplify the intersection between technology and life. From the evolution of the smartphone, to the smart home revolution, smart is simplifying the way we live, streamlining the way we work and enhancing the way we play. When the tools of your trade... CONTINUE READING
Fix potential issues before they become a problem, plus eliminate multiple service visits with the compressor that continually monitors itself. * Compressor trouble is the worst kind, because it can disable an entire office. Even with comprehensive preventive maintenance, compressors are... CONTINUE READING