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New thermoplastic dental material challenges the classics
At first glance it may appear to be a typo, but a Swiss company has developed a thermoplastic dental material called PEKK that can be used for a broader range of temporary applications than the more established PEEK.
February 9, 2012
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Digital impressioning goes ultrasonic
While light-based intraoral scanning systems offer many advantages over conventional impressioning, they still have one great disadvantage: Moisture, blood, and saliva can get in the way, making subgingival margins difficult to capture. German researchers say ultrasound bypasses this problem.
June 6, 2011
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Dental vendors, practitioners upbeat at crowded IDS 2011
With more exhibitors and attendees than ever before, the 2011 International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany, last week reflected a return to profitability for dentistry in many parts of the world. New products and technologies abounded as well.
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Germany grapples with age limits for dentists
A European Court of Justice ruling has reconciled a general ban on age discrimination with Germany's historic practice of setting age limits on state dentists. But the ruling leaves open the possibility that age limits could one day be imposed on all dentists in Germany.
January 27, 2010
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Germany includes dentists in e-health initiative
The U.S. is not alone in its struggles to implement healthcare reforms that reduce costs and improve care. Germany's new e-health card -- the first phase of a mammoth health care informatics initiative -- is meeting with resistance from some dental and medical professionals.
November 12, 2009
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IDS 2009: Small companies offer big surprises
With more than 1,800 exhibitors from 57 countries, it is not surprising that the International Dental Show in Germany last month served as the launching pad for dozens of new and innovative dental products.
April 22, 2009
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Two-step zirconia implants debut at IDS 2009
Up to now, zirconia implants have been available only as single-step systems, which has limited their application. But at least five two-step zirconia implant systems were on display at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Germany, and all are expected to roll out this year.
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IDS 2009 leaves dental industry smiling
COLOGNE, GERMANY - Despite turmoil in the worldwide economy, attendance and orders were up at the International Dental Show (IDS), 'the world's largest dental trade show.'
March 29, 2009
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Troubled dental manager indicted
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A pair of experts share their thoughts on which metrics will move the needle for today's dental practices and help them achieve their financial goals.
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Knowledge is power, and being open and receptive to learning in all forms expands your knowledge and skills, writes Lora Graetzer.
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Scheduling is a dental practice's most critical system, yet many don't treat it as such. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines how to optimize scheduling to boost production, maximize patient flow, and reduce downtime.
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Office affair, labor violations lead to suit against dentist
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who reportedly engaged in a decades-long workplace love affair with a dentist filed a lawsuit against her paramour, claiming he fired her after his wife found out.
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5 tech trends DSOs can't ignore in 2025
By Eric Giesecke
Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke breaks down the technology trends dental service organizations (DSOs) shouldn't snub in 2025.
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5 tips to improve your dental practice's finances in 2025
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Now is the time to create a financial plan to help you grow revenue and track your dental practice's financial health, writes Ken Kaufman.
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Clinical tip: Bonding with multilink hybrid abutment luting composite
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Here is another great clinical tip that can help any dental practice, courtesy of Dr. Mike Skramstad and CDOCS.
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Podcast: What a dentist needs to know about a GPO
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In this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Kevin Henry speaks with Dr. Lou Graham about the importance of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the dental industry.
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3D-printed dental splints may benefit kids
By Ava Barros
A removable splint created using a 3D-printed dental model may provide similar treatment results as a traditional wire-composite splint in children, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
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Facebow records may be better with a smartphone scanner
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Virtual facebow records created with a smartphone 3D scanner may serve as a reliable alternative to conventional facebows, according to a clinical study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
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A better way to detect periapical lesions on CBCT?
By Ava Barros
A new artificial intelligence model may provide support for detecting periapical lesions on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
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