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Does Your H.I. Need an Upgrade?
by Shawn Peers, DentalPeersMany of you may have noticed the recent trend in my blogs where I have been focusing on how technological evolution is impacting dentistry. While I could never be mistaken for a “techie”, the idea of considering how innovation is…
Sentiment Analysis as a Unique ‘Smile Improvement’ Technology for Dentists
by Dr. Steffany MohanFor dentists, advanced technology means using the latest treatment tools, such as digital X-rays, diode lasers, CAD/CAM, etc., but something like Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a practice assistant, I bet most of us never gave much thought to the idea.…
How Do I Improve the Quality of Human Interaction at Patient Contact Points?
by Shawn Peer, DentalPeersYou may recall in my last blog, I discussed technological changes that could become the norm in your office by 2020… just 17 months away. My focus was on how the digital office could reduce the human contact points with…
Dentists are Struggling to Keep Up with Patient Expectations
by Oral HealthAs technology changes and becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, you must prepare for your patients’ expectations of a dental office to be tech-heavy. While they may not fully understand the benefits of the upgraded technology, they will…
Dental School Gets Digital Dentistry Renovation
by Marcene Robinson, University at Buffalo NewsThe University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has completed the first phase of a $25 million renovation of the school’s pre-clinical simulation center and patient clinics. The first phase, a portion of the $11 million remodel of the pre-clinical…
MouthWatch Invites Hygienists to be Teledentistry Changemakers at ADHA
by MouthWatchHow will teledentistry be implemented to reach those in need, empower careers in dental hygiene and build all types of dental practices? MouthWatch, the creators of the award-winning MouthWatch Intraoral Camera and leading teledentistry platform TeleDent, will be at this year’s annual ADHA conference…
Carestream Names New General Manager of Practice Management Software
by Carestream DentalCarestream Dental is pleased to announce that Satish Hemachandran has accepted the position of general manager of its practice management software business. In this role, he will be responsible for the overall strategy, resource allocation, operational execution and customer experience…
Earth Day Initiatives by Hu-Friedy Encourage Greener Dental Choices
by Hu-FriedyHu-Friedy, a global leader in dental manufacturing, today announced its plans to promote earth-friendly initiatives in support of Earth Day, April 22nd,, with a focus on its dental instrument recycling program, Environdent. The Hu-Friedy Environdent program, facilitates the ecologically responsible…
Dentists Across North America are Actively Reducing Patient Radiation Exposure
by DEXISAs dental imaging technology has evolved, new modalities offer dentists ways to reduce, and in some cases eliminate, radiation exposure. When this kind of important technology presents itself, dental professionals and patients take notice. In the days of dental film,…
Top 5 Dental Imaging Vendors (from 2017-2021) are Announced
by Business WireTechnavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global dental imaging market report. This research report also lists 20 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. The global dental imaging…
Robotic System for Dental Implant Procedures Gets FDA Approval
by Business WireNeocis Inc. today announced that the company has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to market Yomi®, a robotic guidance system for dental implant procedures. Yomi is a computerized navigational system intended to provide assistance in both…
Dalhousie Dental Clinic Changing and Expanding in 2017
by The Chronicle HeraldDalhousie University’s faculty of dentistry is currently overhauling their entire dental clinic, upgrading everything from patient areas to student labs. More than 10,000 patients go through Dal’s dental clinic each year, making it one of the busiest clinics in Nova…
Digital Dentistry with Morton Worsoe
by Oral HealthAs Chairman of The Danish Society of Oral CAD/CAM, Morton Worsoe is familiar with changing technology. In this week’s Best Practices video we talk to Morton about how digital dentistry is changing the practice of dentistry. Watch last week’s Best…
The 2017 International Dental Show is Coming!
by Oral HealthExcitement is building among the world of dental professionals as in just 3 months from now IDS, the world’s largest dental trade show, will open its gates again. The show dates are set for March 21-25, 2017 in Cologne, Germany.…
Smart Toothbrush Films While Brushing to Review Oral Hygiene
by Jim Dallke, ChicagoInnoThe Internet-of-Things is everywhere. Even in your toothbrush. Chicago startup Onvi has created what it calls the world’s first video toothbrush, named Prophix, which uses a video camera paired with an iOS app that lets you see the areas you’ve missed while…
St. George Technology Develops First Hi-Impact Cold Cure Dental Acrylic
by Oral HealthSt. George Technology, developer and manufacturer of performance polymers and supplier of the Excel Formula™ range of high quality dental products, today announces that it has developed the world’s first hi-impact cold cure acrylic for dental use, which will improve…
Teeth Whitening Technology Eliminates Need to Visit Dental Office
by Yahoo! FinanceThe product is the perfect solution to provide for the percentage of patients who want a whitening treatment but don’t even have the 20 minutes for their in-office treatment or who simply prefer to whiten teeth and remove stains at-home.…
LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. has Moved Their Dental Technology to China
by Oral HealthLED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: LMD) has announced the availability of the VELscope Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment System in China, marking the expansion of its technology to a key emerging market in one of the world’s…
Cellerant ‘Best of Class’ Technology Awards: Looking to 2017 and Beyond
by Oral HealthThe live presentation to 2015 award winners at the American Dental Association’s annual session in October marked the end of a transition year for the industry’s most prestigious honor for dental companies. The Cellerant “Best of Class” Technology Award, formerly…
Step-Up the Digital for a Stellar Dental Market Performance
by Naren ArulrajahIn the age of digital disruption, the rules of success in dental marketing have been re-written. Growing local competition has led to a situation where providing outstanding dental care alone is no longer a guarantee to enjoying an outstanding business.…