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European prosthetics, CAD/CAM market set to rise

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In 2012, the total European market for dental prosthetics and CAD/CAM systems was valued at nearly 10 billion euros ($13.8 billion), and the market is forecasted to rise through 2019, according to a new market research report.

October 29, 2013

Sulzer Mixpac patent claims upheld

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A German court has upheld Sulzer Mixpac's patent claim against German firm Ritter in a dispute over Sulzer's dental mixing tips.

October 29, 2013

Dos and don'ts for patient communication

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Acquiring new clinical technology is one thing. How you communicate about it with patients is something else altogether. Most patients will be impressed when you upgrade the practice's technological capabilities. It demonstrates your commitment to their well-being. It shows your desire to constantly improve your services. And it identifies you as a leading-edge source of dental care.

October 27, 2013

ADA: Dental care down among working adults, up among elderly

By Donna Domino

Working adults got less dental care and a growing number of adults said they couldn't afford needed dental treatment from 2000 to 2010, according to new ADA research. But more children and adults now get dental care through Medicaid, and access to dental care for the elderly is steadily increasing, the studies show.

October 24, 2013

U.S. dental insurance enrollment rose in 2012

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

More than 187 million Americans had dental insurance in 2012, a 5% increase of 11 million people compared with 2011, according to a recent report by the National Association of Dental Plans and the Delta Dental Plans Association.

October 23, 2013

Healthgrades to enhance dental listings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Healthgrades, the online service for rating healthcare providers, plans to offer enhanced services for dentists through a partnership with Sesame Communications.

October 23, 2013