First Impressions

First Impressions: July 2008

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.   Strong-Massad Denplant Tray Global Dental Impression Trays The Massad Impression Trays for

Product Showcase

Top 100 2008

Restorative Material – DENTSPLY Caulk With Ceram·XTM, a nanoceramic universal restorative material, ceramic filler particles 2 to 3 nm in size are used to optimize its physical properties, handling, and polishing. The particles are 40% smaller than currently

First Impressions

First Impressions: May 2008

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.   KUT Carbide Burs Dental Film Club Routine tooth preparation is the everyday

Restorative

Making the Most of an Emergency Appointment: A Class IV Fracture Repair

The dental office should view emergency patients as an opportunity to strut its stuff. If these patients feel they have been treated in a caring, professional manner by a friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere, it is a

First Impressions

First Impressions: April 2008

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. Bond Force Tokuyama America Seventh-generation adhesion is continuing to have an ever-greater impact

Management

A Safe Bet to Increase Office Productivity

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to learn that buckling your seat belt could increase your gas mileage? While that is not the case (at least as far as I know!), I can tell you that updating the technology in

First Impressions

First Impressions: March 2008

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.         ClearShield 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish Zenith Dental The dental

Hygiene

The Dreaded Dependent Adult

It took some digging, but we found the origin of the quote “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” BrainyQuote.com attributes it to Albert Einstein. No one wants to admit to

Management

Treating Senior Patients: Quality of Life Concerns

Why should a practice care about senior citizens’ quality of life? Why make improvements and modifications to a practice based on the senior population’s needs and desires? Regular dental treatments for the elderly have the potential to improve

First Impressions

First Impressions: February 2008

In First Impressions, George Freedman, DDS, gives readers a brief summary of products that have been introduced to dentistry, based on his clinical experience.                 DAM It Danville Materials Ahh…the joys