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Christensen: Self-etch is better than total etch
By Kathy Kincade
CHICAGO - The granddaddy of U.S. dentists weighs in on bonding systems, glass ionomers, fiber posts, and other "Controversies in Restorations" at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 25, 2009
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Ask Marty: I'm a Cerec 3D user and very happy with the system. Should I upgrade to the new Cerec AC?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: First of all, Cerec 3D is still advanced dental technology. And by owning and using this system, you are still ahead of the in-house restoration capability curve of most dentists. The Cerec AC does have some very impressive enhancements, however, that may make an upgrade worth considering at some point.
February 24, 2009
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Dental unit pushes Patterson sales up 4%
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson is crediting sales of dental equipment and consumables for the 4% sales growth the company is reporting for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 (end-January 24). Sales for the quarter were $811 million, up from $777 million in the same quarter a year ago, according to the company.
February 18, 2009
OrthoPlex makes 3D models from single impression
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply GAC's new OrthoPlex product is the first digital modeling technology that enables orthodontists to create an accurate 3D model -- and custom lab appliance -- from a single impression, according to the company.
February 17, 2009
Dentists can no longer avoid technology
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
Technology advances in the dental profession "are like a tsunami," says Dr. Helaine Smith in her latest The Mouth Physician column. And that's a good thing!
February 3, 2009
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Ask Marty: Digital caries detectors: How accurate are they? Should I get one?
By Dr. Marty Jablow
A: A digital caries detector is more accurate in detecting caries than an explorer. Some dental schools no longer recommend the use of an explorer at this time for caries examination, preferring instead to try and remineralize an incipient carious lesion.
January 8, 2009
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The pros and cons of owning a Cerec
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
After two years of Cerec ownership, Dr. Helaine Smith says the rewards are well worth the challenges. She cautions, however, that despite what the sales people may tell you, CAD/CAM technology does not automatically boost your practice's profitability.
January 6, 2009
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Sirona launches new digital impression system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sirona has unveiled Cerec AC, an advanced digital impression unit for CAD/CAM dentistry built on its proprietary Cerec Bluecam technology.
January 4, 2009
New DentCAD system designed for first-time users
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delcam has launched DentCAD, a new computer-aided design program for the dental industry that can be used to create all kinds of dental restorations, including copings, crowns, and bridge frameworks, according to the company.
December 8, 2008
Sirona revenues up, sales down in Q4
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sirona Dental Systems announced increased revenues today because of currency fluctuations. But the volume of the company's sales declined. And officially it lost money because it revalued some of its assets.
December 3, 2008
Nobel Biocare expands CAD/CAM business with $32 million deal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nobel Biocare has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of BioCad Medical, a developer of computer-aided design (CAD) software for prosthetics, for 26 million euros ($32 million U.S.), the company announced.
November 10, 2008
Buyer's Guide Update: CAD/CAM systems and lasers
By Kathy Kincade
October 20, 2008
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