Articles & Press Releases
 Ivoclar Vivadent Reprises “Just Cure It!” Bluephase® Style Initiative
Released: 9/13/2018 In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Ivoclar Vivadent will once again donate $100 for each pink Bluephase® Style LED Curing Light sold during the month of October to Susan G. Koman for breast cancer research. Read More » |
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IPS e.max Scientific Report
Released: 9/28/2018 The clinical performance of hardly any other dental material has been as thoroughly documented as that of IPS e.max. A Scientific Report has now been published containing the study results of the past 16 years. Read More » |
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Digital Smile Design and 3M™ Clarity™ Ceramic Brackets
Released: 10/12/2018 In recent years, DSD (Digital Smile Design) has been used widely by prosthodontists and it can also be a useful tool for orthodontists. This article describes a case in which DSD has been integrated into the diagnosis process in order to obtain a better orthodontic treatment plan. Read More » |
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Control Dental Surgery Bleeding with the Right Hemostatic Dressing
Released: 10/24/2018 When choosing a hemostatic dressing, you want to look for certain characteristics to ensure it will do the job you need it to do and that it’s safe for your patients. Medicom’s SafeGauze HemoStat Topical Hemostatic Dressing meets the requirements that you’ll need in a hemostatic dressing. Read More » |
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New Filler Technology Leads to a Clinical Breakthrough
Released: 10/12/2018 Another approach to adhesive dentistry is offering protective treatment utilizing materials that are more tissue friendly and provide some sort of interaction between the material and the remaining tooth structure. Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) is one such material. Read More » |
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Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology announces National Fundraiser to Support Grants and Scholarships for Dental Technicians and DLT Schools
Released: 7/23/2018 The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology (The Foundation) is proud to announce a new fundraiser to support grants and scholarships. Ivoclar Vivadent and the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) are joining forces to raise funds to support the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology by giving folks the chance to win “The Spirit of the Esthetic Revolution™” – a 1995 Harley-Davidson® Softail Classic motorcycle donated by Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Read More » |
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New Clorox® Disinfecting Bio Stain & Odor Remover
Released: 10/12/2018 Innovative one-step product cleans, disinfects and deodorizes surfaces to eliminate stains and odors that can tarnish a facilities' reputation more than others, according to a new survey. Read More » |
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Practice Management - The Elephant in the Curriculum
Released: 10/12/2018 We, as dentists, never received any (or minimal) Practice Management courses during our dental school years. Some of the newer graduates do have coursework in practice management, but many schools are still lacking in that part of the curriculum. Read More » |
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Silver Diamine Fluoride Recommendations
Released: 10/24/2018 Evidence-based guidance on the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for dental caries management in children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs. Read More » |
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SDI Introduces Riva Star, an SDF (silver diamine fluoride) Desensitiser
Released: 4/20/2018 Riva Star’s FDA registration is as a new generation SDF (silver diamine fluoride) desensitizer that immediately relieves tooth sensitivity. Read More » |
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A Hybrid Approach: Maximizing Esthetics in a Complex Occlusion
Released: 10/12/2018 Orthodontists are pushed to be more creative in the treatment modality chosen for each case. In many situations, a hybrid appliance therapy can marry the biomechanical needs of the orthodontist and the esthetic needs of the patient. This case shows how the 3M™ Incognito™ Appliance System, 3M™ Victory Series™ Brackets, and 3M™ Unitek™ Temporary Anchorage Device (TAD) System can be utilized to treat a challenging clinical case esthetically. Read More » |
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Practice Management - Creating a Successful Team
Released: 10/12/2018 A dentist is the leader of the practice. She/he serves as a role model and a mentor. Part of this ability to lead the team to the desired outcomes or practice goal is excellent communication. Read More » |
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Dentin hydraulic conductance with different application times of diamine silver fluoride/potassium iodide desensitizing solution
Released: 4/20/2018 Dental hypersensitivity is a painful condition that affects a large part of the adult population and is associated with dentin exposure to the oral environment. Read More » |
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Improvement of the Smile Using Customized Lingual Appliance
Released: 10/12/2018 Lingual orthodontics using customized appliances offers the most esthetic solution to treat all kinds of malocclusions in adults, with full 3D control of the dentition and complete invisibility. This case demonstrates the treatment of an adult Class III patient with a particular emphasis on smile esthetics. Read More » |
