Dental technicians participated in BEGO USA’s Porcelain and Crown and Bridge Workshop for a four day hands on training course instructed by Martin Schmid, CDT.
Dental schools, students pursuing a dental profession and dentists wanting to retire their school loan debt are benefiting greatly from Delta Dental contributions.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s 27th Annual Scientific Session, themed, “The Rise of Collaboration,” will provide an opportunity for dental teams to develop and refine their skills together so they can provide their patients with the best oral health care.
$16 Million Initiative to Support Efforts in Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Vermont and Washington, and Inform Other States As They Struggle with How to Address Increasing Oral Health Needs
Whip Mix is pleased to introduce RapidFlask™, an ISO Type 3 flasking stone that is fluid enough to flow without vibration into all areas of the denture wax up, creating an exceptionally accurate reproduction.
Dentists and technicians from across the country recently traveled to Vident headquarters in Brea, California, to attend a hands-on course on how to prepare successful Titanium restorations.
KOMET, a recognized worldwide leader in the production of highly specialized and precise dental rotary instruments, announced today that the new product catalog is now available.
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, recently entered into an exclusive importation agreement with its parent company Heraeus Kulzer, GmbH, where it officially and legally acquired the sole rights as the exclusive importer of the Heraeus Kulzer branded dental products into North America.
Patterson Dental and the Patterson Foundation have been honored with awards for significant contributions to Donated Dental Services (DDS), a program of Dental Lifeline Network. Patterson Companies President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Anderson and Patterson Dental President Paul Guggenheim accepted the awards at a reception celebrating the 25th anniversary of DDS during the recent American Dental Association Annual Session in Orlando.
The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) has awarded its first ever certificates in implant-based therapy. Four dentists from Japan, Sweden and Portugal, were the first to be awarded the certificates earlier this month after undergoing a rigorous final examination to test their skills and knowledge.
DATRON releases the D5 Dental Mill designed exclusively for dental applications, winner of red dot industrial design award and the only machining center in the world operated by an Apple iPad.
DENTSPLY Compartis® USA expands its services to include longer-span precious metal bridges, enabling your laboratory to reduce alloy inventories and deliver uniform wall thickness for maximum porcelain application space.
SensAble Technologies Inc., a leading provider of dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, 3D modeling software and haptic devices, has named Core 3D Centres, a global supplier of digital manufacturing services to dental laboratories, as a SensAble Authorized Milling Center partner.
The Pankey Institute’s new Chairman of Education, Dr. Jim Kessler, hopes to increase partnered learning by the members of the restorative team, the dentist and dental laboratory technician. Thanks to the Pankey Institute’s faculty, alumni and corporate scholarship donors, we are able to offer a new tuition policy designed to support that partnered learning. In addition, the tuition for the Pankey Essentials courses has been lowered, and lodging in the Pankey Lodge condos is now included in that lower tuition.
JDT Unbound Business Minded colum author Fred Kemp shares his business plan template to help you create or revise one for your dental laboratory. Download it here.
As we know, it is always recommended (if not required) to condition the base of the acrylic teeth that will contact the denture base, prior to bonding them to the acrylic base. Without doing so, the longevity of the bond that is required in this area will be jeopardized. However, there are two important facts that one should consider regarding the proper bonding of acrylic teeth.
There is nothing wrong with referring back to basic technology to put us on track to be perfectionists throughout our careers. These basics lay down the foundation to create the professionals we are today.
I have had the opportunity to work in a number of vastly different industries as a manager and business consultant. There is one common element in every successful company I have observed: a high value placed on the development of their people and an investment in leadership training and development.
It has made me feel so loved and cared about this past week as I’ve received an amazing amount of e-mails, phone calls, cards and flowers from many of you in the dental laboratory industry offering encouragement and condolences to me and my family. I’d like to take the opportunity to thank you for your kind words of sympathy and support.
Starting sometime next year, The NADL, in co-operation with the Pankey Institute, is going to roll out a new special tuition program opportunity for a technician and dentist to attend together.
The Eco-Dentistry Association™ (EDA), an international membership association formed to promote environmentally sound practices in dentistry, recently appointed Paul Feuerstein, DMD, a practicing general dentist and one of the industry’s most prominent technology leaders, as the organization’s newest Advisory Board member.
Well, even though I realize that this subject is controversial to say the least, I would like to share some of my thoughts with you and hope you will take them as educational rather than an endorsement for doing business in China.
Well, It is time for me to put my mouth where the money is in growth for your laboratory by growing your clients. I have permission from Mercer Advisor to book several programs for laboratory exclusively for their clients.
Dear Ms. Marketing: I would like to do something different this year to get my name out there. What can I do to make sure the dentist know I am out there and ready to do business?
EDI Health Group, Inc., (EHG), parent company of DentalXChange, a provider of enhanced connectivity, streamlined technology and transaction solutions for patients, payers and providers in the dental industry, today announced that Ameritas Group, a leading provider of dental, eye care and hearing care products and services, has expanded its relationship with EHG's DentalXChange by releasing a new co-branded electronic claims solution based on EHG’s popular ClaimConnect.
This two day Press Technology Workshop is the next level of training following our basic Pressing course. This course has been developed for those ceramists that are experienced in the fabrication of All-Ceramic restorations and will feature IPS e.max Press materials.
Shofu’s Vintage Halo and Vintage AL porcelains were recently highlighted during the 11th International Conference of Dental Technicians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, attended by South American distributors, technicians and dental professionals.
Ivoclar Vivadent announced today a materials partnership with Nobel Biocare. This partnership allows dentists and laboratory technicians to benefit from the market-leading esthetic, restorative and prosthetic systems strengths of both companies.
Restoring teeth with all-ceramic restorations requires a delicate blend of two critical elements, functional strength and esthetics. To ensure a successful outcome, the technician cannot compromise one element in favor of the other. Lithium disilicate offers labs and dentists a unique material option to maximize both the esthetic outcome and long term durability of the restoration.
The exhibition Chris Burnside, Garek Druss, Ben Needham, and Adam Taye is both the inaugural exhibition for Seattle’s Kymata Project Space and the first of many projects Outside The Time Zone will be presenting in collaboration with galleries around the world.
The Pentamix™ 3 Automatic Mixing Unit from 3M ESPE is the recipient of the 2009 Red Dot Award in the “product design” category. An expert panel of international judges reviewed the functionality, degree of innovation, ergonomics, longevity, and ecological compatibility of 3,231 products from more than 1,400 companies in 49 countries.
The Jordan Company, L.P. today announced that The Resolute Fund II, L.P. has acquired 100% of the assets and business of Zest Anchors, Inc. (“Zest”), a second generation family-owned and operated manufacturer of dental attachments. The acquisition, which was completed on December 31, 2009, was made in partnership with the Zuest Family and certain members of management. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
There was a 92 percent increase in the number of dental laboratories visited in 2009 compared to 2008 and they were primarily a result of complaints. That trend will most likely continue this year.
I can rattle off a thousand unlikely scenarios that seemed to come to pass, all of which combined to help us develop and grow into a successful, progressive dental laboratory. It was the selfless acts of mentors like these that gave me the courage to take some chances.
Dear Ms Marketing: What is the difference between selling value and selling price?
First of all, find out what your customer wants. I don’t mean what you are selling but truly what your customer wants. If you are able to give your customer what they want, how important is the price?
I often write about being a resource to your clients. Treatment planning, case design, material selection and other technical support comes to mind. A valuable tool in this quest to help our doctors be their best are the various newsletters that evaluate materials and techniques.
The challenge to restore harmony and esthetics in dentistry today has resulted in a market demanding appropriate materials and techniques to meet this need. Contemporary materials, such as Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max, and a highly esthetic build-up technology combining efficiency and art will satisfy this demand.
Not only do you need to develop a quality system in your laboratory, but also a need has been created for you to ensure as a consumer and business that the organizations producing products for you have a management system that will ensure conformity to your customer’s requirements.
Dear Ms. Marketing: How important do you think networking is to my dental laboratory business? We can’t market to the general public, so I don’t see were networking will work for me.
Not that I think we need more government intrusion in our lives, but I’m afraid that the wild-wild-west attitude that has permeated our industry has gotten out of hand. It’s become difficult to remain competitive and ensure our patients remain safe under the current conditions in our industry.
Without one new client, I could potentially grow this lab from $3 million to more than $8 million by concentrating the current doctors work with into just one lab. Is $8.8 million achievable? Of course not. But a $300,000 to $600,000 incremental growth in same store sales is very believable. Even in this current economy.
The IdentCeram Division of the IdentAlloy Council has announced that DENTSPLY Prosthetics will provide IdentCeram certificates with Cercon® zirconia base material purchases.
Nobel Biocare announced today that it has signed a preferred partnership agreement with the Japanese company Noritake Dental Supply Co., Limited, a leading supplier of restorative and prosthetic materials for dentists and dental technicians.
The Pressing Introductory Course, given by Ivoclar Vivadent technical specialists and ICDE faculty, covers the fundamentals of the IPS Empress Esthetic Veneer technique and the IPS e.max components for pressing (IPS e.max Press, IPS e.max ZirPress) and IPS e.max Ceram for crown and bridge fabrication technique.
Cadent, the leading provider of 3-D digital and CAD/CAM solutions for orthodontics and dentistry, announced that it has signed an agreement with the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), one of the world’s premier post-graduate dental training facilities, whereby the iTero digital impression system will become the exclusive digital impression technology integrated into LVI’s curriculum.
The IdentCeram division of the IdentAlloy Council has announced that Metoxit of Thayngen, Switzerland has become an IdentCeram licensee. Metoxit will begin providing IdentCeram Certificates to all dental labs purchasing their Zirconia and Alumina milling block products.
This is about building a future for dental laboratory technology. By donating whatever you choose to give, your dollars will help address industry needs and provide relevant solutions to our profession of dental laboratory technology.
One of the most troubling trends is the free substitution of products by laboratories, foreign and domestic, though in the case of pirated name brand products, China seems to be the most common offender.
Out of the 33 dental labs that were inspected by OSHA from Jan. 1, 2009 to Feb. 15, 2010, 16 were initiated by complaints and 14 were planned inspections because dental labs fell into a targeted industry category. Targeted industries are chosen for several reasons, one being survey results compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing a high number of occupational injuries in a particular industry.
Dear Ms. Marketing: I have heard that in sales, “If you can make them laugh you can make them buy.” What can I do to be better at telling a joke or funny story that might help to make a sale?
This part of quality assurance is important not only for DAMAS certification, but also to meet the requirements of the FDA’s quality system regulation. Being able to show competency of technicians seems to be a real challenge for dental laboratory owners.
We can all remember products that were dismal failures and caused us lot of money, and lost accounts. It’s still happening now, and we want to know how it can keep happening?
National Dentex Corporation, one of the largest owner/operators of dental laboratories in North America, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger to be acquired by GDC Holdings, Inc., which is a holding company of GeoDigm Corporation (GeoDigm), a technology based manufacturing and laboratory company and a portfolio company of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe XI, L.P. (Welsh Carson).
The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) has partnered with the FDI World Dental Federation to conduct an official review of the WHO Patient Safety Curriculum Guide (PSCG). OSAP will also be working with the International Federation of Dental Educators and Associations (IFEDA) and other leading global organizations on the project.
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) was recently invited to provide testimony to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Oral Health (CDC DOH) as part of the strategic planning process for 2011 through 2014.
Dental Technologies, Inc. (DTI), one of the largest networks of dental laboratories in North America, today announced the appointment of Lee Culp, CDT to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
3M ESPE announces the launch of the 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ DVS Digital Veneering System, allowing dentists to prescribe an all-digital full contour crown for excellent esthetics and consistent strength.
As the field of dental implantology continues to have a significant effect on dental treatment planning, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) recently reaffirmed its position that, whenever reasonable, efforts should be made to save a patient’s natural dentition. What’s more, the AAP stressed that an evidence-based approach must always be taken when considering an individual’s treatment options, especially when it comes to surgical procedures such as tooth extraction and dental implant placement.
Sirona Dental Systems, LLC is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of its CEREC® CAD/CAM system with a three-day CAD/CAM extravaganza geared toward all dental and laboratory professionals.
In January 2010, Albert Tassi Dental Studio offered support to nurse practitioner Kimberly Boston and the medical team from Central DuPage Hospital as they planned their medical mission to Duchity, Haiti.
From the looks of the OSHA activity so far this year, our industry may see 2010 as a banner year for OSHA inspections. If you’re in the state of Minnesota, in particular, make sure you’re ready for that visit.
Dear Ms. Marketing: I have seen you at some of the trade shows and I wanted to know where do you come up with some of your ideas? Do you have a staff of creative people? How can I become more creative? Thanks for all your help. - Joe in Alabama.
Individuals and small businesses will all be impacted indirectly or directly by the recent passage of new law as it relates to fees and taxes. NADL has looked at one of the key provisions in the health care reform legislation to determine any direct impact on dental laboratories.
A California jury recently awarded $1.7 million for a botched implant case where cone beam imaging could have avoided injury. What lessons do you think the insurance industry learned from the painful mistake?
I have often said that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Clearly I am talking about those ‘Ah Ha’ moments we all have when someone says something you have listened to before but not heard and then finally, you, the student are ready.
Patterson Dental has announced a three-year extension with Schick Technologies, Inc. to serve as the exclusive distributor for Schick digital dental X-ray products in the U.S. and Canada.
Oral Health America (OHA) announces the launch of Fall for Smiles®, a public messaging campaign conducted in collaboration with Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait®, an initiative of the Dental Trade Alliance. The campaign begins in September to promote messages to consumers about the importance of self care, good nutrition, regular dental visits, and tobacco avoidance in maintaining oral health.
Sirona Dental Systems, LLC, recently held a two-day inLab Discovery Seminar which focused on the benefits of digital dentistry at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry on April 30 and May 1.
Designed as a premier educational facility, this new education center offers dental professionals the opportunity to expand their knowledge by participating in hands-on training taught by leading clinicians and technicians.
If the laboratory calls and asks for extra time or for me to do something at my end that necessitates rescheduling the patient, the case was late. Crazy I know.
Because many of us seem to learn better from our own mistakes or the mistakes of others, I’d like to share with you those top ten quality mistakes and how you can prevent them from happening in your organization.
How do we explain such off the hook fervor for these new crowns? Maybe we can’t, and that’s exactly what the Black Swan theory is all about. Bestselling author Nassin Taleb continues his study of randomness in his interesting book, The Black Swan, where he examines the influence of highly improbable and unpredictable events that have massive impact.
Any true understanding of personal or professional responsibility requires that we make decisions based on a sound understanding of the action we are taking. To me that means remaining up to date on technology, not oblivious, not afraid to ask questions or to look dumb.
Eliminate the frustration, intimidation, and unpredictability often associated with removable restorations. Join the revolution of ideas, techniques, and materials that can immediately improve the quality, enjoyment, productivity, and profitability of removable prosthetic services in your practice.
Royal Acquisition Corp., was merged with and into National Dentex, which continues as the surviving corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Geo Digm.
Glidewell Laboratories announced the promotion of Grant Bullis to director of implant research and development and digital manufacturing. In his new role, Bullis will oversee the laboratory’s development, manufacturing and release of multiple implant and digital products and services.
Isolite Systems announced today that its award-winning Isolite dental isolation technology has been installed throughout the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. The 65,000 square-foot $50 million learning facility is equipped to world-class standards and is widely regarded as one of the premier, most trusted and most respected CE centers in the world.
On April 23 in New Orleans, La., Thomas G Bormes and Christopher M Bormes simultaneously were presented with their Fellowships of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and also their Masterships of the Implant Prosthetic section of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Tom, the father is the CEO and Chris, the son is the President of PREAT Corporation of Santa Ynez, California.
SensAble Technologies Inc., a privately held provider of 3D modeling software, haptic devices and dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, announced that it achieved record dental sales during its second quarter ending June 30, driven by worldwide popularity of its integrated SensAble Dental Lab System (SDLS).
BIOMET 3i announces its collaboration with Renishaw plc, a leading manufacturer of in-lab dental scanning systems, to offer comprehensive digital solutions to dental professionals and patients worldwide.
Modern Dental Laboratory USA invites dentists to attend the inaugural World Dental Forum, which will be held in Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen, China from Oct. 13 to 15, with an extended package for additional educational and cultural excursions available from Oct. 10 to 16.
Intertek is a globally-recognized management systems registrar, offering auditing and certification services to a broad portfolio of standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971. The NADL has brought Intertek on board to offer third-party certification to the Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit System (DAMAS) to dental laboratories in North America.
Oral Health America (OHA) was recently recognized by the West Virginia University (WVU) Foundation and New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) for its donations for the Smiles Across America® (SAA) programs established through each university.
South County Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is announcing the use of INFUSE® bone graft technology, negating the need to harvest a patient's bone to reconstruct bone defects in the mouth due to trauma and other reasons.
Registration volume and internationality currently at exactly the same level as at the previous event – currently around 1,300 companies from 51 countries have confirmed their participation.
Pulpdent recently participated in Special Olympics International’s Special Smiles initiative. More than 35 athletes received up to 300 sealants at a Georgia Special Olympics event as a result of Pulpdent’s donation of EMBRACE™ WetBond™ Pit and Fissure Sealant, ETCH-RITE™ Etch Gel, and FLECTA™ Disposable Mirrors.
Recently, Glidewell Laboratories in Newport Beach, Calif., promoted Greg Minzenmayer to chief operations officer. He will have the primary responsibility of overseeing Glidewell’s daily operational activities with a focus on systems improvement.
Los Angeles City College (LACC) is all smiles thanks to a new science and technology building that houses its state-of-the-art dental technology program. The building is part of the college's $34 million modernization efforts made possible with $5.7 billion in voter-approved bonds.
BIOLASE Technology, Inc., a major competitor in the dental laser market, announced that it has eliminated 20 positions and made additional cost-cutting measures across the organization,in order to better position the company for future profitability.
NADL and AACD joined forces to produce two technical articles featuring cases from the dentist's and technician's perspectives. Check out the AACD's journal here. Watch for more articles appearing in the Journal of Dental Technology.
Dear Ms. Marketing: I have been trying to move on from cold calls to making appointments, but I can’t get passed the front desk. Can you help me with some ideas to get to the decision makers?
The best way to market a digital dental lab is to provide the appropriate quality restorative solutions as a trusted strategic alliance partner to the dentist client and their patients.
Concerned about the radiation safety? Confused about how Cone Beam Computerized Tomography differs from traditional CT imaging or X-rays? You’re not alone. Here’s the facts.
In an effort to help provide timely and accurate education and information regarding the quickly evolving category of digital restorative dentistry and imaging to the dental community, Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO) announced today the introduction of the Sirona Speakers Academy.
Sirona Dental Systems (Nasdaq: SIRO) today announced the availability of the inLab Multilayer Design Option, which utilizes new VITA Rapid Layer Technology, during the CEREC® 25th Anniversary Celebration, a milestone event celebrating the 25-year anniversary of its CEREC CAD/CAM system.
Sirona Dental Systems (Nasdaq: SIRO) announced the availability of new VITABLOCS RealLife at the CEREC 25th Anniversary Celebration, a milestone event celebrating the 25-year anniversary of its CEREC CAD/CAM system.
Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO), the company that pioneered digital dentistry 25 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, announced today the expansion of infiniDent, an Internet-based laboratory service that caters exclusively to Sirona inLab® and inEos® Blue users, which will now include Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max CAD material.
SensAble Technologies Inc., a leading provider of dental restoration design and fabrication solutions, 3D modeling software and haptic devices, announced that it has appointed Antonius Koester, GmbH & Co, KG as its first dental reseller in Germany – and named R+K CAD/CAM Technologie, GmbH & Co., KG, as the first German Authorized Production Center partner.
Known for his knowledge of art and photography and the influence that art has on the field of dental ceramics, Vident teamed up with Claude Sieber, MDT to offer a comprehensive, two-day program that focused on teaching students his trademark shade taking and porcelain build-up techniques for ceramic crowns.
A link between gum disease and heart disease has been established for some time, though until now it has been unclear what causes the connection. Health experts now believe that it is bacteria entering the bloodstream through sore gums and depositing a clot-forming protein, which can increase the risk of heart attacks.
DENTSPLY Prosthetics introduces the ProficienCESM Platform for clinical and technical programs, designed to Build Your Business, Strengthen Your Relationships, and Improve Patient Care through Continuing Education.
Endodontic measures provide important foundations for long-term and lasting tooth retention. In light of an aging society, this dental discipline is becoming increasingly important. With evidence-based success rates of up to 85 per cent for treatments performed lege artis, endodontics have long been an established fixture in the range of therapies offered by general dentists, while at the same time offering a rich field of work for specialists.
This year marks a milestone for a company that has been called both “The Google of the Dental Industry” and “A modern technological phenomenon.” And these descriptions are well deserved. After only 10 years of existence, 3Shape’s market impact, steady growth and global success has become the talk of the dental business arena. With plenty of reasons to celebrate, 3Shape is gathering its staff from all over the globe to join in festive events being held in both Copenhagen and Kiev.
Sirona Dental Systems’ (Nasdaq: SIRO) CEREC 25th Anniversary Celebration (CEREC 25) may be over, but it will not be soon forgotten, according to the majority of the more than 3,000 attendees and more than a dozen keynote speakers who participated in the milestone event celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the CEREC CAD/CAM system.
Straumann, a global leader in implant, restorative and regenerative dentistry, has announced the initial market launch of a new CADCAM dental restoration system.
A variety of components are necessary for the restoration of dental implants, and these parts add significantly to the cost of each case. As the leading provider of economical high-quality services, Glidewell Dental Lab has invested heavily in manufacturing technology to lower the cost of these components.
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, recently hosted an outreach program to provide free oral health services to those without access to dental care. The program was a joint effort between Heraeus and the L.D. Pankey Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Key Biscayne, Fla.
Brian F Binnie, President of Laserdenta Inc., announced the relocation of their North and South American Headquarters to a new and larger facility at 555 West Lambert Road, Suite F, Brea, Calif.
In January 2010, a 43-member team representing the New York University College of Dentistry-Henry Schein Cares Global Student Outreach Program carried out the most comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment program ever undertaken in a Caribbean country, hosted by the governments of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique.
Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. announces the latest version of its integrated dental software—Eaglesoft 16. Users will discover a new look, new functionality and enhanced adaptability in the software, with the same technological advances that have made Eaglesoft the leading clinical and practice management software.
Parkway Dental Lab members, Richard Brewer, Owner, CDT and Henry Solis, CDT, joined DENTSPLY Prosthetics (York, Pa.) for a two-day, 3Shape Training course that covered an introduction to the scanner, its features, and its capabilities.
RelyX™ Unicem Self-Adhesive Resin Cement from 3M ESPE has been officially recommended by VITA Zahnfabrik for adhesive cementation of VITABLOCS® feldspar ceramic crowns.
DENTSPLY Prosthetics sponsored a panel of dentists and dental laboratory technicians to convene at the DENTSPLY ES Healthcare facility in Hasselt, Belgium for a two-day symposium, held on July 15th and 16th, 2010.
The IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council and the National Association for Dental Laboratories have committed to a five-year support program for The Foundation for Dental Technology. Between 2010 and 2014, the council will contribute a total of $50,000 to The Foundation.
Everyone wants to win when game day comes. The will to win is nothing without the will to train. Without the desire and motivation to do the right things every day in training, the will to win on game day will not be enough to get you across the line first.
A job safety analysis (JSA) is synonymous with many companies' standard operating procedures and apply primarily to hazardous operations or potentially hazardous operations.You can't afford to ignore this integral risk management tool.
Dentium USA, a premier manufacturer of dental products developed by clinicians for clinicians, recently announced that it will be hosting its 7th annual Dentium World Symposium event on November 14th and 15th at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. The symposium will focus on all clinical aspects of implant dentistry.
A real challenge can be how to balance economic stress on your business yet maintain the quality of your product. Are you sacrificing long-term quality for the short-term benefits of an improved gross margin?
NADL Co-Executive Director Bennett Napier, CAE, addresses the issue in a letter to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He writes, "The greatest depth of knowledge for the technicians is assessing the feasibility of meeting client (in this case, dentists) requirements for custom-made dental devices. In order to establish the dentist requirements, the dental technician must have a comprehensive understanding of dental anatomy, occlusal relationship and material science. This knowledge is generally gained by formal education."
How are you supposed to find something to be thankful for when a relationship has been troubled, perhaps even damaging to your bottom line? I propose that you cannot afford to have a loss you do not learn from, and once you have mined the lessons from a bad situation, you clearly have something for which to be grateful.
Answering and executing these questions will trump desire to succeed every time. You can’t play catch up on the 29th of the month with an incredible will to succeed. You have to pay the price every day and then celebrate at month’s end.
Callisto 75 Pd from Ivoclar Vivadent is a white, highly stable palladium-based alloy for the fabrication of PFM restorations involving the layering and press technique. The alloy is copper-free and has a low silver content, which assists in preventing discolouration.
On Oct. 11-13, 2010 the Ivoclar Vivadent education team hosted a comprehensive CEREC InLab technology training course at its ICDE facility in Amherst, N.Y.
Dental laboratories with 3Shape and Dental Wings scanners now have access to Authorized Lava™ Milling Centers as part of the 3M™ ESPE™ Lava™ Network, giving them the ability to offer their customers clinically proven 3M materials.
While Canada Typically Mimics the US Trends in the North American Dental Implant Market, Last Year Saw a Change, according to Millennium Research Group
Net sales for the third quarter of 2010 were $1.9 billion, an increase of 14.1% compared with the third quarter of 2009. This consists of 16.4% growth in local currencies and a decline of 2.3% related to foreign currency exchange. Internal sales growth in local currencies was 3.7% (see Exhibit A for details of sales growth).
Hi-Tec Dental Products, Inc held it’s third annual Hi-Tec Dental Rally and Conference. Technicians and entists from across the U.S. traveled to beautiful Knoxville, Tenn., for this three-day event.
The first FDA-approved dental implant made with nanotitanium, a metal that is stronger than conventional alloys and integrates much more quickly with human bone, was installed Thursday, Oct. 14 , 2 p.m. in the mouth of the scientist who helped develop it.
If you are a left-handed dental professional searching for an instrument that will cut plaster, acrylics or metal alloys, then KOMET USA has the right burs for you.
KOMET USA’s revolutionary new Soft Cutter (SC1) protects metal surfaces during fine acrylic adjustments in critical areas. The Soft Cutter is suitable for highly detailed acrylic work, including the removal of excess marginal material from orthodontic appliances and detailed trimming around wire elements.
Conan Murat is one of America's first dental therapists. He provides preventive and basic dental services, including cleanings, fillings, and simple extractions. He brings care to many Alaska Natives in areas where there are no dentists, relieves suffering, and brings back smiles. To many children and families, he is a hero.
Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO), the company that pioneered digital dentistry 25 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, was recently honored by the Pride Institute with two prestigious “Best of Class” awards for its CEREC® CAD/CAM system and CEREC® AC CAD/CAM system, powered by Sirona’s patented Bluecam technology.
National Dentex Corporation announced today that Chief Executive Officer David L. Brown has retired from the Company, and that its board of directors has appointed Steven E. Casper the Chief Executive Officer, effective September 30, 2010.
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