Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Shortbread -- all cookies, with sales helping Girl Scout earn merit badges for nearly 100 years. A new activity for the girl-centered organization will hopefully share the same longevity among its membership of over 3.2 million: Real Life ToothFairy... CONTINUE READING
What could be better than a root canal on Monday morning? A root canal using Roeko's Surgitip-endo. Honestly. This endodontic aspirator tip, specially designed for multi-directional flexibility, removes rinsing solutions and moisture quickly and effectively. Not only does the Coltene... CONTINUE READING
By Lisa Philp, RDH, President of Transitions Group North America Surprisingly, many offices present cases but fail to ask for closure. Whether it’s from fear of rejection, fear of confrontation or just fear of offending someone, they just don’t ask! To be effective, you need a great closing... CONTINUE READING
Every day since receiving a December phone call, Pungo, Va. resident Dora Scott recalls what she describes as “an awesome feeling.” The office administrator at Smile with Style in Virginia Beach recently won a nationwide raffle. The $150,000 prize that arrived at her office Feb. 26: an... CONTINUE READING
The late Alfred Porter Southwick's most important contribution to dentistry was the development of a treatment for cleft palates, using an implant of his own design. But Google this mechanic -turned -dentist and you will undoubtedly discover the long range result of his research to use low-voltage... CONTINUE READING
For hands-on learners who seek live patient surgery experience, mini residency programs may be a perfect fit. Through the International Academy of Dental Implantology (IADI), Dr. Samuel Lee has been offering four and five-day mini-residency implant training across the globe. This spring and... CONTINUE READING
By Chuck Cohen | Managing Director, Benco Dental Last week, I was privileged to attend the annual Seattle Study Club Symposium in Scottsdale. I attend about 10 dental meetings a year, and the SSC Symposium is, by far, the finest. Not only does the program feature world-class clinical lectures... CONTINUE READING
If there exists a magic formula to becoming an overnight sensation, the creators of Braced-Lets must surely have it filed in their archives. Launched in 2011, the “bracelets for all ages, crafted entirely out of brand new, authentic orthodontic materials” received a meteoric rise to celebrity... CONTINUE READING
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER. The creators of the “Anatomy in a Jar” series promise nothing less than a vacuum-sealed life-sized molar of exceptional detail with this offering. If your gift is seeking to satisfy a dentist with an eye for detail, this may be the perfect, or nearly... CONTINUE READING