Dr. Marty Jablow[email protected]3D PrintingAsk Marty: What is the difference between open and closed CAD/CAM architectures?A: A closed architecture CAD/CAM system does not integrate with any components manufactured by another company. An open system integrates with components manufactured by many outside vendors.July 13, 2010MarketingAsk Marty: What's your opinion of websites that help dentists advertise for new patients?A: There are many reliable companies that can help advertise your practice. Unfortunately, there are many unreliable companies also. So here are some things to look for.June 23, 2010HomeAsk Marty: Should I use loupes? If so, what kind should I buy?A: Magnification is a must in restorative and most other dental procedures.May 31, 2010Dental EducationAsk Marty: Which is the better patient education software, Caesy or Guru?A: You are looking at two quality products. Both will allow your patients to better understand their dental conditions and assist you in educating them on the treatment they may need.April 22, 20103D PrintingAsk Marty: I would like to attach a camera to my loupes to record procedures. Where can I buy such a product?A: What you are looking for is a point-of-view (POV) camera. The camera can be mounted to a headband or attached to the side of your loupes.April 4, 2010HomeAsk Marty: What are your thoughts on the Icon system?A: Minimally invasive dentistry is here to stay. The Icon system from DMG America is a microinvasive technique for the treatment of minimally invasive caries without cavitation.March 21, 2010ClinicalAsk Marty: What cool products did you see at this year's Chicago Midwinter Meeting?A: Chicago Midwinter is the meeting in the U.S. where a lot of new products and equipment are debuted.March 11, 2010Orofacial PainAsk Marty: Does the STA machine really make injections easier?A: The STA from Milestone Scientific stands for single tooth anesthesia, but in reality this device can be used for almost every type of injection.February 15, 2010RestorationsAsk Marty: What are your thoughts on switching to an electric handpiece?A: I am an electric handpiece user and would never consider going back to an air-driven handpiece.February 3, 2010Patient CommunicationAsk Marty: How does Lighthouse PLZ stack up against the other patient communication systems?A: You cannot go wrong with the Lighthouse PLZ patient communication system from Lighthouse Practice Management Group.December 27, 2009Previous PagePage 5 of 8Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDental hygienist charged with using forged licensesA woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.Immune SystemIs the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?EndodonticsEndodontics may stress out dental studentsPractice Management SoftwareReimagining the digital future of dentistrySponsor ContentJoin Us