Endodontics

Ultrasonics in Endodontics: Luxury or Necessity?

Figure 1. Inside a Satelec Handpiece. Figure 2. P5 Newtron, Satelec (ACTEON North America). Figure 3. P5 Newtron XS, Satelec. Since the late 1950s, the use of ultrasonic technology has become a staple in endodontic practices around the

Dental Materials

Fixed Prosthodonitcs: Time to Change the Status Quo?

BruxZir (Glidewell Laboratories) INTRODUCTION Fixed prosthodontic procedures comprise a major part of the services provided by general dentists in the United States. It has been estimated by the National Association of Dental Laboratories that there were about 36

Industry News

The Madow Brothers Announce Official Date and Location for “The Best Seminar Ever”

Baltimore, MD (August 24, 2011) – Dr. Richard H. Madow and Dr. David M. Madow, better known in the dental industry as “The Madow Brothers,” have officially announced the date and location for their popular “The Best Seminar

Industry News

Longtime Vident Ceo And Original Company Founder, Wayne Whitehill, Retires

(Brea, CA) – Longtime Vident executive, Wayne Whitehill, recently announced his retirement as CEO, effective August 1.  Mr. Whitehill will stay on as a Vident Board Member and consultant for the near term. President Fred Ketcho has taken

First Impressions

First Impressions: August 2011

In First Impressions George Freedman, DDS, gives readers a brief summary of products that have recently been introduced to dentistry, based on his clinical experience. Opalescence Oh! Ultradent Products Tooth whitening remains the single most popular dental treatment

Aesthetics

Treating Fractured Teeth With Composite Resin

INTRODUCTION Over the years, one of the most challenging restorations to place has been on a tooth presenting with a Class IV fracture. Dentists have universally experienced difficulty in providing a long-lasting restoration that exhibits all of the

Implants

Interdisciplinary Management of Implant Overdenture Therapy

INTRODUCTION The management of complicated dental problems often requires an interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy. Staging interactions among multiple providers and processes is critical to an optimal therapeutic outcome. The dental patient presented here required

Industry News

Imageworks announces FDA approval of the Newtom 5G Cone Beam CT

First Installation at Loma Linda University Elmsford, NY, June 22, 2011 – leading provider of imaging products to the dental, medical and veterinary marketplace, is proud to announce the FDA Approval of the latest Cone Beam CT, the

Industry News

MIS Implants Technologies, Inc. Promotes Noel Wilford, RDH

Fair Lawn, NJ (July 27, 2011) – MIS Implants Technologies, Inc., a leader in dental research and manufacturing,  recently promoted  Noel Wilford, RDH to Director of its Oral Health Division. In this newly created position, Wilford will be

Industry News

Donald Tuttle Named As New President And Chief Executive Officer Of D4d Technologies

Richardson, Texas – July 29, 2011 – D4D Technologies LLC, the developer and manufacturer of the E4D Sky™ Network of products including E4D Dentist™, E4D Labworks™, and E4D Studio™ Systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Donald