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Thursday February 21, 2013
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Cosmedent Introduces New Educational Website
Introducing www.dentalcomposite.com Cosmedent introduces dentalcomposite.com, a new website completely dedicated to composite dentistry. Done correctly, composites are one of the best and most conservative restorative options available. Composites are minimally invasive, esthetic, long lasting and can be accomplished in often one office visit. This free resource has been developed by Cosmedent to help dentists improve their skills with composite. Dental composites.com will teach you valuable composite
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Archer Dental, Providing Customers Quality Performance and Value Oriented Products Since 1963
American Eagle Instruments Introduces its Latest Innovation, the Double Gracey Line
AvaDent Digital Dentures… “Oh, How We’ve Grown!”
American Eagle Instruments, Inc. recently launched the Double Gracey line. These instruments truly are double Graceys. They combine the best features of Gracey and Universal curettes. All Double Graceys have a rounded toe and two (2) cutting edges on each end. The Double Gracey line includes four instruments. Two instruments have been designed for Posterior regions (Regular & Mini), combining the best
AvaDent Digital Dentures have been in development for the last three and one half years, but since starting commercial production 16 months ago they have expanded their offerings to include single arches, implants and immediate cases… revolutionized the concept of edentulous, full-mouth treatment planning… and brought more than 1,500 practices into the AvaDent family! Now more than ever, AvaDent brings the precision, speed and profitability of CAD/CAM process automation to removable dentistry making it possible for dentists to
Cornerstone & Bio-Comp Dental Labs Changing the World with Digital Dentistry
Delineator 4-in-1 Implant Solution, Exclusively from Keating Dental Arts
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Jim Archer Sr., is celebrating his 50th year in the dental retail business this year. As one of the last of the original family owned Independent dealers, Archer Dental believes its record of providing their customers QualityPerformance- and Value oriented products has kept it a mainstay in today’s challenging economic times. Archer Dental was one of the
Cornerstone and Bio Comp Dental Labs are offering the NEWEST, most INNOVATIVE change in digital dentistry. Digital impressions are the absolute best methodology to help your clients comfort ability, while achieving the results to create the most esthetic and accurate restorations. If you are concerned with: • Reducing the number of costly remakes • Utilizing less to no impression materials
“The most challenging aspect of restoring dental implants is dealing with the location of the implant body. Although placing in ideal bone is a valid pretext, it is used as a justification for less than ideal location by surgical specialists. Understandably, the surgeons are often unaware of the prosthetic requirements that make an implant both functional and aesthetic,” states Paul Hertz, DMD. “We all speak of the
OralCDx2—What Happens When a Great Test Gets Even Better?
Schick 33: Redefining Digital Radiography
“We Build Dental Practices!”
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CDx Diagnostics, the medical leader and world’s largest laboratory specializing in the detection of precancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus is now launching the next generation of cellular diagnostics. U.S. dentists have already performed more than 500,000 OralCDx tests, resulting in the detection of more than 10,000 oral pre-cancers. OralCDx2 now expands these proven capabilities of OralCDx by adding molecular diagnostics to its proprietary CDx process, making it even more effective in ruling out dysplasia
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The Schick 33 from Sirona is redefining digital diagnostics. The most advanced intraoral digital sensor on the market, the Schick 33 delivers an unparalleled combination of high-resolution imaging and image-enhancement software. It will change the way you see, save and share images at your practice. Sophisticated Diagnostics The Schick 33's clinical-specific mapping feature automatically defaults to presets for specific diagnostic needs or preference. Simply select a clinical
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Sorbella Practice Builders is a national Total Business Solutions Provider specializing in all facets of building a new, updating or expanding dental practice. With more than 60 years of experience in the designbuild industry and turnkey business solutions management, Sorbella Practice Builders is an affordable, convenient and cost-effective solution for a one-source business solutions provider. “A trend has been emerging in the healthcare industry that is changing the way we will receive and offer dental, medical, and veterinary services in the future,” said Sorbella continued on page 41
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Denbur Offers More Variety of Applicators Than Any Other Company
Fari Maissami started Denbur in 1979. He was an assistant professor of Political Science at Elmhurst College, an adjunct Professor at the University of Chicago, and a faculty member at Loyola University of Chicago. He studied for his BA at California State University, San Diego, MA and Ph.D., at the University of Chicago. Since being in the dental field, he has written and been awarded 17 U.S. Patents. Q: Please start by telling us a bit about the company, a brief history of
Q: Please tell us about the company’s products.
Denbur and an overview of your business today A: Denbur is a private company. Over the
New Osprey Compressors from RAMVAC
For any dental practice looking to increase productivity and decrease downtime servicing their utility room equipment, the RAMVAC Osprey Compressor is the No. 1 choice. The remarkable, quiet design of the new Osprey compressors provides clean, dry, oil-free air in even the busiest dental office environment. The unique blueprint of the new compressors has many inherent advantages over earlier compressors.
Q: Please start by telling us a bit about the company, a brief history of ACME Dental Manufacturing and an overview of your business today.
Q: Please tell us about the company’s
A: Denbur manufactures more variety of applicators than any other company in the dental industry. Denbur pioneered and introduced the concept of a fiber coated applicator in 1990. Since then, many look-alike micro applicators are sold in the dental market. Some of the look-alike applicators are continued on page 53
With high quality air at a maximum pressure of 115 psi, the Osprey compressor operates at 100 percent duty cycle during peak operation times. The rocking piston design technology provides quiet operation while still producing more peak airflow than other compressors on the market. This is especially important with more dental equipment than ever requiring quality compressed air for optimal operation. Osprey compressors are available in either Basic or Smart control platforms: • Basic control platform—employs a traditional pressure switch and contactor arrangement to control the cycling of the continued on page 13
Acme Dental Manufacturing Offers Perfection in All of Their Products
A: Acme Dental Manufacturing has been manufacturing Oil-Less Compressors and Dry Vacuums for 12 years with 35 years of experience in dental sales and service. Many individuals often ask why ACME and the logic is that word acme means perfection and our purpose and mission is to have perfection in all of products. We take pride in developing new products that other dental manufactures do not offer. Our biggest goal is to constantly develop and strive to improve our current product line for longevity in the dental business and community.
years it has evolved from a consulting firm working with prosthodontics departments with various dental schools, to a full manufacturing company in Westmont, Ill. Denbur’s main markets are dental, cosmetics, auto and hobby industries.
products.
A: Acme manufactures and assembles four types of dry vacuums and six types of oil-less compressors. All products are UL/Medical approved. Acme utilizes advanced technology in our Perfection Dry Vacuum Systems. Our Perfection Dry Vacuum Systems provide quiet operation while supplying superior section. We use a solid state sensing system to drain the
tank when it gets full. The newest product to our line is the PF-4 Evolution Dry Vacuum which is unlike any other product on the market. It does not require any oil, is light weight, handles grit, and the best feature is NO HOLDING TANK. Our Direct Drive Oil Free Dental Compressors are engineered to ensure consistent air supply and quiet smooth operation. All oil-less compressors come with a stainless steel desiccant dryer system and automatic drain for quality performance with the clean, dry air you expect.
Q: Who are your typical customers for this?
A: We sell our product line through our nationwide network of sales representatives and dealers.We do not directly sell to any doctor or dentist office. Our typical end users consist of dental office chains and independent dentists who have a need for a compressor or vacuum system to perform their day to day operations. The size of the dental office does
Their creative loan structures are designed to boost cash flow in dental practices. As a participant in the SBA Preferred Lender Program, they make SBA financing simple and efficient. Recently, Midwest Business Capital
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not matter as we can provide one user up to 12 users at a time. Our product line can be installed in new or existing dental offices.
Q: What will be your greatest challenges in this industry?
A: Change is a normally a good thing, but in today’s ever changing world many people often fear change. The biggest challenge we will have in the medical and dental industry is our introduction of new products and ideas. We strive to provide the best products at the most affordable prices. With the ever changing government regulations it becomes complicated to sell a new bigger and better product to our customer base. Q: How can our readers find out more about your company?
A: For more information, visit www.acmedental, call 877-277-9727 or stop by Booth #1348.
money to lend and look forward to helping you with your practice financing needs.
Midwest Business Capital— Experienced Dental Practice Lenders Midwest Business Capital, a division of United Midwest Savings Bank, is a direct lender that provides SBA and USDA loans nationally. MBC has more than 10 years of experience lending to dental and medical professionals.
An independent publication not affiliated with any other organization
was ranked in the top 50 of all banks in the nation for SBA lending volume (SBA 2013 1st fiscal quarter). They have
Financing Dental & Medical Practices Midwest Business Capital has proven time and time again that they do what it takes to provide dental professionals with the tools necessary to acquire financing that will help reach their goals. Midwest continued on page 13
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ORALCDX2
Vista Dental Introduces the New Therma-Flo Line
Vista Dental is revolutionizing composite delivery with their new Therma-Flo line of products. Uniquely engineered to utilize heat for optimal performance of your favorite composite material, the ThermaFlo Applicator and Therma-Flo Warming Kit offer great versatility, enhancing all restorations from micro-fill to bulk-fill. Eliminate incremental layering of composite in challenging posterior restorations. With Therma-Flo Applicator and Warming Kit you experience superior composite adaptation to cavity walls, improving quality and efficiency of your restoration. Therma-Flo products make tedious procedures simpler, saving time on each patient. Vista Dental introduces a completely new composite delivery tip that combines ultimate convenience with precision placement of composite materials. Vista’s patent pending Step-Down tips adapt to most composite compules and represent a major step-forward in the delivery of composites to small areas requiring deep access and controlled delivery while allowing for optimal visualization of the working area. The tips are available in sizes 2X and 4X reduction. Orifice reduction allows more precise placement for microrestorative procedures.
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and cancer, and helping to find the true cause of every oral spot you test. Studies show that on careful examination every dentist and hygienist will notice a small white or red tissue change of unknown cause in at least one patient a day. Visual examination alone cannot determine whether a spot is benign or precancerous. OralCDx2 provides every
Heating significantly increases the flow characteristics of highly filled composites while helping to reduce voids, increase polymerization, and improving depth of cure. The lower the viscosity of composite material, the better it flows and adapts to cavity walls. Voids are reduced, which is known to reduce the risk of secondary caries. Heating also improves the physical properties of composite material, without modifying color or stability. Heating lowers viscosity making placement fast and easy. Vista presents two new products through which you can easily heat and deliver your preferred composite material. Therma-Flo Composite Applicator Features: • Automated delivery of composite material • Fills bulk restorations in seconds continued on page 53
OSPREY COMPRESSORS (continued from page 4)
compressor heads. Basic controls are equipped with switches to isolate or turn off individual heads (as required by NFPA99C) and hour meters. • Smart control platform (C2 Control)utilizes a more modern digital technology, utilizing a pressure transducer and solid state relays to control cycling. Smart controls also feature head isolation, current sensing (head amperage draw), maintenance reminders, fault notifications, and average drain and recharge times.
The dual column desiccant dryer provides 100 percent continuous supply of dry clean free air. While one column is drying, the other is in operation. Moreover, desiccant cartridges are replaced right in the office. The new compressors are also compatible with RAMVAC’s On Wall Logis-
MIDWEST BUSINESS CAPITAL (continued from page 4)
Business Capital can provide: • Up to 100 percent Financing • Practice Acquisition and Transition Financing • Building Purchases and Construction Financing • Equipment Financing • Working Capital • Debt Consolidation/Refinancing • Partner Buyout Financing • Tennant Improvement Financing • Practice Expansion Financing
Recently Funded Dental Practice Projects Dental Practice Acquisition – Florida $637,000 • Financed the practice purchase 100 percent with no down payment. • Midwest Business Capital also covered all closing costs in the loan. • $50,000 in working capital was also provided to help with the transition period. • Midwest Business Capital recognized the value of the practice even though there was no real estate involved.
Dental Practice Refinance of Practice, Equipment and Building Debt – Texas $1,950,000 • Refinanced a large dental facility, improving the interest rate and term. • Refinanced various pieces of equipment and debt on the actual business, again improving the rate and increasing the term –
dentist with the only quick, easy and failsafe method to accurately insure that no patient has a precancer. Their clinical support team can provide you with patient specific telephonic follow-up guidance for every oral spot tested. Call them to see how this unique laboratory service can enhance your everyday patient care. For more information, visit www.oralcdx.com, call 877-712-7874 or stop by Booth #1112.
tics (OWL) center and multiple units can be easily linked together. For more information about RAMVAC Osprey Compressors and all DentalEZ products and services, please visit www.dentalez.com, call 866-DTE-INFO or stop by Booth #1405.
About DentalEZ Group DentalEZ Group is committed to advancing the practice of dentistry through innovative products and services. Encompassing six distinct product brands—StarDental, DentalEZ, CustomAir, RAMVAC, NevinLabs and Columbia Dentoform —DentalEZ Group manufactures everything in the operatory, from handpieces to chairs to vacuum systems to dental simulation models, creating a complete line of products to elevate the health, comfort, and efficiency of the dental operatory. For more information, please visit www.dentalez.com. thereby greatly improving cash flow. • Provided $100,000 in working capital for growth opportunities and new equipment. • The loan also included all of the closing costs. • Midwest Business Capital was able to take the real estate value into consideration as well as the business value – thereby providing a loan with no out of pocket costs to the borrower.
Construction of a New Dental Facility – California • Midwest Business Capital was able to use the equity in the business to cover the down payment for the construction of a new facility for an existing dental practice. • 25 year term and low rate. • Midwest Business Capital covered all closing costs in the loan amount. • Working capital was provided to help with the move into the new facility. • Midwest Business Capital’s construction team provided peace of mind through their professional guidance to the borrower through the often difficult construction process.
Specializing In Practice Acquisition and Growth Call 877-751-4622 today to learn more about how Midwest Business Capital can help dental professionals achieve their goals. You can also contact Dan Bywater at 801-949-0021 or dbywater@midwest businesscapital.com, and John Tonjes at 614-638-1995 or jtonjes@midwest businesscapital.com. Don’t forget to stop by Booth #2207.
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SharperPractice: The Bat Cave of Dentistry
SharperPractice specializes in distributing innovative, “Best in Class” products from around the globe. For 20 years, the company has provided the most advanced intraoral camera solutions available as well as innovations that increase dental office efficiency. Some dentists that visit the SharperPractice Booth refer to it as the “Bat Cave” because they are amazed by the exciting innovations presented. The DocPort i.o. intraoral camera
features a focus-free design for ease of use and crystal clear imaging. Image acquisition is hassle-free via the easytouch capture button located on the camera wand, or with optional USB footswitch. Direct computer connection using a standard inexpensive USB cable eliminates costly cable repairs and the camera is supplied with a remote automatic on/off handpiece holder. Easy integration with any dental software platform in both PC and Macintosh environments makes DocPort
i.o. the natural choice for quality dental imaging. Dentists can now upgrade their old camera systems and receive a $1500 trade in credit. The all new FlashMax P3, manufac-
tured in Denmark, is the most powerful curing light in the world. A wide-spectrum output of more than 5,800 mw/cm2, cures 3 millimeters layers of most materials in only 1 or 2 seconds. The Physics Forceps are a unique type of extraction system that provides predictable and efficient extractions in about a minute. The EverClear mirror is a definite “must have” for every dental office. It never needs wiping and always provides a crystal clear view. Only “Best in Class” products and services become SharperPractice offerings! For more information, visit www.sharperpractice.com or stop by their Booth #511.
Dental Care Alliance Allows You to Accomplish Your Financial, Professional and Personal Goals
Introducing MicroDental Chicago: Giving Chicagoland Dentists More Reasons to Smile
More than 300 Affiliated Dentists and Growing – Dental Care Alliance’s Unique Approach Appeals to Dentists Seeking to Cash In on Practice Equity, Maintain Clinical Autonomy & Find Relief from Management Headaches There are other dental practice management companies, but Dental Care Alliance is the only one that will recognize and respect the unique practice you have created. At DCA, growth comes only through affiliation with practices that have demonstrated their ability to effectively and ethically service their patients. DCA’s reputation is determined by the quality of the company that they keep. With that in mind, DCA devotes much time and energy to insure your practice
With a thriving dental community and influence that extends beyond its 4,800 dental offices, it is easy to understand why MicroDental Laboratories is opening a new location in Chicagoland. MicroDental Chicago is poised to offer a wide range of industry leading restorative solutions, in addition to local delivery and technical services such as shade taking, repairs, relines and adjustments. “MicroDental Laboratories aims to make it easier for dentists to create exceptional treatment experiences for every patient,” noted Kim Bradshaw, CEO and President of MicroDental. “MicroDental Chicago is a perfect option for Chicagoland dentists that desire a local dental laboratory that can handle
will uphold the standards of care that they have established before DCA will extend an offer to affiliate. With such effort invested in the evaluation and validation of your practice model, continued on page 41
SunFlex Thousands of dentists around the world have made the switch to Sunflex Partials. In comparison to acrylic partials, Sunflex is lightweight, more comfortable and practically invisible, with no metal clasps. They offer the perfect degree of flexibility, are more stain-resistant and do not discolor, warp or become brittle, providing maximum retention, stability and esthetic appeal. They are also the easiest flexible par-
tials to adjust in-office, and teeth and claps can be added at a later time without demarcation lines. With Sunflex, you can create metalfree, lightweight flexible partial dentures that provide a natural tissue blend effect, with translucency that picks up the patient's natural tissue tone. This translucency is combined with a simulation of natural blood vessels that readily adapts to a variety of natural tissue shades. In addition to the natural coloration, each Sunflex partial is designed to follow the pattern of natural gum formations with thin clasp designs—making the restoration practically unnoticeable when worn. You have a proven partial denture system that can be designed with a lightweight, metal-free base or used in combination with a cast metal partial framework for enhanced stability and natural-looking esthetics. With either option, you can be assured you are providing your patients with the finest in partial denture treatment.
Benefits of Sunflex Flexible Partial Dentures Natural Esthetics: Your patients will benefit from the natural tissue blend effect of the thin clasp design and the translucency that picks up the natural tissue tone. Virtually invisible, Sunflex Partials give your patients the confidence they want in each and every smile. Patient Comfort: Partial dentures constructed with Sunflex can be made very thin, reducing the bulk required for strength in acrylic base materials. From the initial insertion through continued wear, the patient experiences both minimal obstruction and minimal reaction to the stresses normally produced by rigid base materials.
Durability: Sunflex provides exceptional compressive, impact and bending strength and will not deteriorate chemically when it comes into contact with the fluids, bacteria and physical environment of the mouth. Biocompatibility: Sunflex is monomerfree and hypo-allergenic.
a wide range of cases, from complex cosmetic cases to single unit anterior restorations.” Based in Elmhurst, Ill., MicroDental Chicago is led by Albert Tassi, CDT. continued on page 44
Stress-Breaking Function: The flexibility of the Sunflex resin achieves the effect of a stress-breaker without attachments. The gingiva tissue is gently stimulated under mastication, and unnatural stresses on the remaining teeth are substantially reduced.
Sunflex Indications: Sunflex can be used whenever you are considering a removable partial denture for your patient. There are three basic design options when considering Sunflex: • Sunflex Bilateral Partial Denture: The metal-free, flexible Sunflex Partial provides a fully-functional, yet esthetically superior, removable partial denture. Patients who have worn both conventional metal partials and Sunflex Partials report that Sunflex feels more natural in the mouth because of the thinness and lightweight design of the material. Additionally, patients report that Sunflex Partials give them more confidence when smiling and appearing in public because of excellent retention and the thin clasp designs. • Sunflex Unilateral Partial Denture: The unilateral Sunflex restoration procontinued on page 44
Pollard Dental Products’ Diamond Drill Designs Leads to New Techniques for Different Procedures
Pollard Dental Products, Inc., was founded in 1955 in Santa Monica, California. It was started as an alternative of some of the salesmen working with a Los Angeles-based dental diamond manufacturer, when quality control issues plagued the company. These salesmen started distributing Dental Diamond Drills from various reputable manufacturers of the time on a wholesale to retail network setup directly to dentists. Years later, quality and delivery time issues caused problems once again, with no viable solution, other than for the company to remain smaller sized, in a limited region of Los Angeles. When Jeff Pollard became involved in Convention Sales in 1973, he soon realized these limitations to growth, so he looked for several sources of supply in order to expand the scope of sales. At the same time, he explored the possibilities of manufacturing as well. With local alliances with friends who were research engineers at the local Rockwell Research and Development facility in Newbury Park, Calif., known for their Missile and Rocket research with NASA, collaboration efforts were developed, leading to one of the best made Dental Diamond Drills in the industry. Jeff Pollard furthered the development of Dental Diamond Drill research with studies of grits and causes of drill vibration, which coincided with the research done by Dr. Rex Ingraham (USC) and Dr. Morton Amsterdam (Penn State) in the term they coined as “Hammering the Tooth” with dental drills by drills with Eccentric Wobble, caused by poorly manufactured “Raw Blanks” (or Shanks). At over more than 100,000 rpm, Wobble be-
comes an excessive vibration, and therefore lessens the cutting speed of the diamond drill, but also causes premature drill failure and breakdown. Pollard discovered no less than 14 different factors in Diamond Drill manufacturing that causes drill vibration, slower cutting speeds, and drill failure, and eliminated each of these factors one by one, leading to the highest quality dental diamond drill made, in addition to being the fastest cutting drill on the market. Our generous “Free Sample” promotion will allow you to make this decision on your own with your own evaluation, at no cost to you, and we pay for shipping for no out of pocket costs. We’ll go “Head to Head” with any other brand to prove our claims. And it costs you nothing to put us to the test! We’ll most likely be the only company at McCormick Center this year who isn’t trying to sell you something? We simply want to get some free samples to you, so drop off your business card at our booth to order your free samples (or go online and order by phone or email from our website), If you drop your business card off at our booth, you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to Win a Free TAG Heuer Watch ($3600 retail value), no purchase necessary, don’t need to be present to win, and “dentists only.” Drawing will be held on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. by the President of the CDS, Dr. David Fulton, Jr. (If you can’t stop by our booth this year, your Assisting Staff can drop off your business card for you, if you’re too busy at the seminars. One entry per dentist.) Something very timely for dentists today, regarding the hype and misleading advertising in dentistry, is, Pollard will be addressing the
claims of Heat Fused Nickel Bonding on Diamond Drills as to whether or not it is superior or inferior to bonding strength, at the booth in Chicago this year. Come to booth #4448 as see the Science and Physics of Diamond Plate Bonding, Electroplating, and Heat Fusing (Welding) techonlogy, as per research of Cornell University Pysics Dept, University of Colo. Physics Dept., The University of Minnesota Physics Dept., with indisputable evidence from Rockwell, NASA, and JPL research scientists. Oxidized Layers from Heat Fusing of Stainless Steel (Welding Failures) is so important because of bonding failure and delamination, it is studied by the Top University Physics Departments, as well as our Top “Space Science” experts, and Nuclear Power Plant Inspecting experts. We’ll give you all the facts. Those are the welds in Nuclear Power Plants that require “XRay and Ultra-Sound” Inspections. We’ll show you an X-Ray photo of what this Oxidized Layer looks like in a Stainless Steel weld. Dentist can think of an Oxidized Layer in Stainless Steel bonding, as like the “Smear Layer” that weakens the bond in Composite Bonding. Because of the high quality of Pollard Diamond Drills, many High Profile dentists asked Pollard to work with them on the development of new designs for different procedures. The first major breakthrough in new drill design was with Dr. Rex Ingraham in the Rotary Gingival Curettage diamond. (Gingettage) This was soon followed by Dr. Peter K. Thomas’ design of what is called the “Tip Cutter” shoulder forming diamond. Morton Amsterdam and his college Leonard Abrams worked with Pollard in the development of a Perio Gingettage, which was a modification of Dr. Ingraham’s design. On a different area of tooth preparation. Pollard worked with Dr. Peter Dawson and Dr. Pete Roach in the design of a “Self Limiting” Inlay and Onlay Preparation Diamond. There were Depth Cutting Wheels designed with the help of Dr. Henry Tanner (USC), known for his
work in promoting “High Speed Dentistry.” There are also very interesting designs for Porcelain Veneer and Porcelain Crown Preparation and Techniques by Dr. David L. Baird, with new designs that are to be introduced in 2013, which are in the Prototype stages of development now. There are also designs, such as the “Top Spin” designed by Dr. Raymond Bertolotti for Anatomically Correct Diamond Contouring procedures after composite placement and bonding. So Jeff Pollard appropriately gave it the Acronym of the “AC-DC Series.” An Acronym that most of us can remember. There are many more interesting and innovative designs, such as Dave Baird’s “Gorilla Diamond” aptly named for fast, aggressive tooth reduction, but with what Jeff Pollard is famous for, fast cutting, yet Vibration Free tooth reduction. There are many more designs, too many to mention here, so visit our their website, to learn more at www.PollardDentalProducts.com, call 800-235-1849 or stop by Booth #4448. Proudly made (and researched) in the U.S.A. Making Diamond Drills is Technical, but it isn’t “Space Science,” is it? Actually, it is to us! We collaborate with Rockwell Contractors, NASA Contractors, & JPL Contractors! The ”Guys” who make Rockets, Missiles, F-18 Engines, and even the “Mars Rover”! Then, we combine these technologies with Swiss Watchmaking Precision! The result is: The Best Diamond Drill in the World! A Bold Statement ? Don’t listen to us! Prove it to yourself by testing your FREE Samples!
Just drop off your Business Card here, list 10 FREE Diamond Choices on the back, and we’ll send you your Free Samples, and we even pay the shipping and handling. PLUS, you’ll be automatically entered to win a FREE “TAG Heuer” Watch! No purchase necessary ! (Dentists Only)
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Introducing PermaCem 2.0 the Self-Adhesive Cement Engineered to Bond to Zirconia
Improve Productivity Evaluating Occlusal Forces to Control Treatment Process
ENGLEWOOD, N.J,.—On Sept. 1, DMG America introduced New PermaCem 2.0, a permanent cement that provides one of the strongest bonds to Zirconium restorations compared to the other leading self-adhesive cements. Incorporating the recently developed adhesive monomer formula, the dual curing
properties of PermaCem 2.0 offer an exceptional bond across all substrates, including Zirconia. Formulated for “easy clean-up,” the optimized viscosity and no-drip formulation provide for the fastest and easiest removal of excess of all other self-adhesive continued on page 44
Tekscan, Inc is excited to announce T-Scan 8, which features an all new user interface, and workflow, designed to optimize efficiency when evaluating occlusal forces. The T-Scan is a diagnostic device that records a patient's bite force, enabling a dentist to determine a patient’s BiteForce Dynamics, which includes oc-
clusal force, timing and location. The T-Scan is built with patented sensor technology, developed between MIT and Tufts University, and puts articulating marks into context by showing the dentist where and how occlusal forces occur in a patient’s bite.
SORBELLA
President, Scott Oppat. Sorbella offers innovative, top-quality, resourceful products and services in an all-in-one healthcare business solution. Their total program is streamlined for healthcare professionals looking to start, expand or update their practice. “Because we understand the distinct needs and goals of building a successful dental practice, Sorbella Practice Builders focuses exclusively on building healthcare brands,” said Oppat. Some of Sorbella’s suite of services includes; finance, real estate, 3-D design, marketing, accounting, practice management, construction, permit, site survey, custom millwork, furniture, fixtures and equipment, technology staging and integration, shipping and installation.
“We create customized practice solutions to best align with the needs of the client,” stated Oppat. “We then find locations within retail environments and merge the two into a synergetic relationship.” Sorbella thrives on long-term relationships by building great projects. Their extensive list of national retailers and clients has made them their partner of choice for years because they trust their ability to exceed their expectations. “We work with our clients every step of the way, presenting cost saving scenarios and innovative design alternatives. We collaborate with owners and strategic partners to build solutions that are specific to the unique needs of each practice environment,” said Oppat. “We get to know you, and you get to know us.”
Sorbella operates in all 50 states and Canada with two main facilities located in Portland, Ore. and Atlanta. “We are strategically placed on the West and East coasts to better facilitate working with our customers across the U.S.,” said Oppat. “This gives us a geographical advantage in managing our customer relationships, but also allows our business processes the flexibility to combine the strengths of each location to deliver cost and long-term national manufacturing advantages to our customers.” For more information visit their website www.sorbellabuilders.com or stop by Booth #433. Or give them a call and they’ll be happy to answer any questions you have, 855-558-7566.
ment System to easily control image sharpness (from 0 percent to 100 Percent). It’s a simple enhancement that provides sophisticated diagnostic capabilities and an unprecedented level of control. The Schick 33 is equipped with three sensor sizes—0, 1 and 2—and multiple
cable lengths—3 feet, 6 feet and 9 feet.
with DICOM 5, Patterson Imaging, and Eaglesoft image management software, making it simple to incorporate into any practice’s workflow. Schick 33 is sold, installed, and serviced by Patterson Dental. For a free in-office demonstration, call 800-873-7683. Don’t forgot to stop by Booth #1625.
Patient Guide to Composites Dentalcomposites.com also includes an online patient guide to composite bonding, which gives your patients an overview of composite bonding—what it is and the many advantages that it offers. The site also includes helpful problemsolving questions and answers.
Composite Educational Center If you still prefer a more intimate handson experience, then the Center for Esthetic Excellence (CEE) is a good choice. Located in downtown Chicago, the CEE is the only educational center in the country that is completely dedicated to composite dentistry. All courses at the CEE combine lecture and hands-on experience so that dentists really get a chance to work with the materials, a key to becoming a better esthetic dentist. You can learn more about the CEE by calling 800-621-6729 or visit www.centerfor estheticexcellence.com.
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Practice Builders, CEO Steve Sorensen. “Sorbella can be a big part of the solution.” According to Retail Healthcare News (Oct. 15, 2012), by 2014, an additional 30 million Americans will be eligible to receive insurance coverage under the Affordable Healthcare Act. That influx, combined with Americans already insured, will outnumber the healthcare practices and clinics able to accommodate the demand for services. “We recognize the need for additional healthcare facilities and so our purpose for Sorbella Practice Builders is to help healthcare professionals in this transition,” said Sorbella Practice Builders
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mapping preset, and images will automatically default to settings designed for general dentistry, endodontic, periodontic or restorative dentistry. Use the dynamic Image Enhance-
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techniques, troubleshoot your composite problems, and serve as a platform to share your work with the dental community in the Smile Gallery.
Educational Videos Technique videos will guide you through restorative techniques and give you practical tips that you can immediately apply to your dental practice. Recent videos include: Dr. Jason Smithson showing how to create natural enamel surfaces, Dr. Bob Margeas doing a core build-up without the aid of a matrix band, Dr. Buddy Mopper explaining step-by-step how to im-
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the last thing DCA wants to do is reinvent your wheel. You can expect to retain your practice’s identity, and its true value which lays in its reputation and the on-going presence of the people your patients have grown to trust—you and your staff. DCA is committed to supporting
prove your success rate with cervical restorations and Dr. Corky Willhite showing how to eliminate air bubbles in your composite restoration.
Seamless Integration The Schick 33 can be seamlessly integrated into existing Schick Elite systems because of its unique replaceable cable technology and convenient remote module design. Schick 33 is also compatible
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Composite Techniques Dentalcomposites.com features a series of technique slideshows covering various aspects of composite bonding. The goal is to help guide dentists through the many different types of restorative procedures that can be accomplished with composite. Dentalcomposites.com covers Class I—Class V restorations, composite repairs, diastema closure, color change veneers and more restorative techniques. Dentists can watch the presentations and download each slideshow to use as a future reference.
Cosmedent’s Role in Education From its inception, Cosmedent has been dedicated to educating clinicians in the use of composite materials and techniques for esthetic dentistry. Dentalcomposites.com is Cosmedent’s next generation of educational services to help you navigate through the ever-evolving world of composite dentistry.
For more information, stop by Booth #1305.
your treatment recommendations, implemented your way. Dental Directors, dentists themselves, will be available to offer experienced clinical mentoring and leadership, but their role is to support your decisions, not dictate them. You will also be privy to dental best practices gleaned from a veteran knowledge base of more than 300 DCA affiliate dentists. DCA is large enough to leverage its
resources in order to enjoy a scale of economy while delivering administrative efficiency at a reduced cost, yet small and personal enough to know each employee by name. Your practice will be supported in a professional and courteous manner, creating an environment that allows you and your staff to focus effort where it belongs—on exceeding your patients’ expectations by continuing to deliver the
outstanding service your practice’s success was built upon. Dental Care Alliance allows you to accomplish your goals by positioning you where you’ve always desired to be – in front of your patients. To learn more about Dental Care Alliance’s flexible and beneficial affiliation options, visit Booth #728, call 888-256-1251 or visit www .DentalCareAlliance.com.
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pioneers of the full service, discount dental equipment companies. Archer Dental specializes in large and small equipment as well as office design throughout the United States and Canada. From 3-D Digital Cone Beam XRays to Full office turnkey installs or just needing a new prophy handpiece, Archer Dental has what you need. Archer dental has a large network of sales and service associates throughout the U.S., as well as
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• Frequent feedback from clients unhappy with their experience
This intra oral technology is going to change the way you look at modern dentistry. With the 3shape TRIOS digital scanner, dentists will have a powder less impression wand, the fastest scan time on the market and easy portable way to move from exam room to exam room. New technology can be overwhelming at times, but with the high quality touch screen, open forum for you to use and choose what date to input and seamless integration to send and receive files from their lab to the dentist’s office, the
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need for effective communication between the restoring dentist, the surgeon, and the dental laboratory team. Often implant cases are returned from the surgeon uncentered, too close to each other or to adjacent teeth, and with the inability to use the manufacturers’ stock abutments. Moreover, even when a stent is provided, it is often questionable whether it was actually used,” Hertz continues. If the implant is ideally placed, stock abutments can be used, saving a great deal of time and expense for both the patient
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With more than 30 years of experience, Tassi is an active member of the Chicago dental community.
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vides you and your patients with an esthetic, functional design alternative to
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cements, resulting in less stress and chairtime for the Clinician. Plus, as a singlestep cement, it provides clinicians with the added benefit of not requiring an
their own top notch service and handpiece repair technicians that take pride in knowing the products they sell inside and out. Archer Sr. states “We feel extremely fortunate to represent product lines like J.MORITA digital X-rays, with the release of their new 3-D R100 , it truly is a game changer when you think about Cone Beam machines, not only is it priced significantly less than most full Cone Beams, it features a full arch view of up to 100 by 80 milimeters, far more realistic and easier to read then small slice machines. It really is hard to beat the
quality and value of Morita X-rays. We also represent XDR Sensors, the quality of their images rival any out there and the ease of use of their program is unmatched. The low cost and compatibility of these sensors will be a perfect fit for most any office.” “In 2001 we were approached by Vector Research, and we were immediately impressed with their overall value and performance. The new VX Velocity Extreme models will change the way you think about how much you need to spend to get a top quality German Handpiece.
Vector also offers a wide range from curing lights to scalers, which are always at the top of the performance and value categories. Some Dentists and Hygienists still believe you have to spend upward of $1,600.00 to get a quality Ultrasonic scaler, I would put the Vector ‘LiL Beaver ultrasonic scaler’ against any of those high priced units from those national brands,” says Archer Sr. If you’re attending the Midwinter Meeting here in Chicago, don’t hesitate to drop by and meet them at Booth #2716 and see some of these products firsthand.
dentist will find that it is not only simple to learn but easy to use. Benefits from utilizing this type of technology as a dentist include less adjustments, improved accuracy, faster then traditional route of impression, reduced remakes, no impression materials or mess and it can also be cost effective. Cornerstone and Bio-Comp Dental Labs knows the best interest is with the patient in mind, so along with the added benefits to the dentist and their practice, the patient will experience a quick and comfortable impression, a better fitting restoration, improved clinical results, fewer remakes and reduced appointments and less time in the exam chair. While Cornerstone and Bio-Comp are working with dentists to help bring them to the newest wave of technology
and advancing practices, they are also expanding the products and services that they offer. With the increase of alloy prices, Cornerstone and BioComp Dental Labs is pushing forward with the all porcelain restoration. Though this type of restoration has been around for years, the strength and esthetics in the materials available have grown considerably. Cornerstone and Bio-Comp partner with Ivoclar Vivadent and offer the best in all porcelain, the E.max crown. With this restoration, they are not only able to guarantee the durability, but they are able to ensure the esthetics of a natural and beautiful dental crown. Another all porcelain crown that is available is the zirconia crown. Cornerstone and BioComp are able to design and mill their
own zirconia in the lab. For posterior crowns, they recommend the full contour zirconia crown, which is perfect for patients who have a bruxing issue, and for the anterior region, they suggest a layered zirconia, which is the strength of the zirconia core with the esthetics built with E.max porcelain. Cornerstone and Bio-Comp believe in marrying the right technician, the right technology, the right material and the right technique. Many labs just make dental crowns, but with Cornerstone and Bio-Comp Dental Labs, they create dental crowns that are worthy of a lifetime guarantee. For more information visit them at www.cornerstonedl.com, follow them on Twitter @cornerstonedl, Like them on Facebook or stop by Booth #843.
and the dentist. Properly executed implant dentistry can be predictable and profitable, with few unplanned costs and steps. “In the end, the restorative dentist is the one who must take responsibility for sizing, emergence profile, etc. Certainly, this can be achieved by extremely talented dentists and dental laboratory teams. However in reality, many of us have more average skills; this is where an implant tool, such as the Delineator (exclusively from Keating Dental Arts) comes in,” states Hertz. Inspired by the word “Delineate,” Latin for map, Keating Dental Art’s 4-in1 implant tool, the Delineator, is a radi-
ographic guide, surgical stent, provisional restoration and implant locator, This practical tool allows the general dentist to gain much more control of the surgical phase of implant dentistry. “By using the Delineator the restoring dentist can exactly direct the surgeon as to the most ideal position for implant placement. Used as a stent the Delineator provides superior guidance and practicality to that of most implant guides. Given adequate bone, the surgeon can precisely place the implant using the metal sleeve/drill guide which is located in the exact center of the proposed implant crowns, allowing for the most ideal
emergence profile and tooth sizing,” Hertz concludes. Eliminate any guesswork between the surgeon, restoring doctor and technician by prescribing the Delineator as the first step of your implant case planning. Send a diagnostic model or impression of your case, and the Keating Dental Arts team of Certified Dental Technicians will provide you with an expertly crafted Delineator. The Delineator is another example of “the right products, done right, right on time” from Keating Dental Arts. See the Delineator at Keating Dental Arts Booth #814.
“Though the dental lab industry is changing rapidly, dentists still desire predictable quality and reliable service,” commented Albert Tassi, Lab Manager of MicroDental Chicago. “What makes MicroDental Chicago exciting is that we uti-
lize the latest materials, techniques and technologies. This creates tremendous value, and provides dentists with a wider range of restorative options for treating the unique needs of each patient.” MicroDental Chicago is currently
developing an interest list. Take advantage of grand opening promotions and special offers by signing up today. To sign up or get more information, visit MicroDental Laboratories Chicago at CMW Booth #847 or call 800-229-0936.
conventional cross-arch partial dentures. Base combined with the thin clasp designs provide maximum retention, stability and esthetic appeal. • Combination Sunflex with Cast Par-
tial Framework Denture: The Sunflex partial denture can also be used with cast metal frameworks for natural-appearing esthetics. The combination of the cast metal framework with Sunflex provides
enhanced stability because of the metal occlusal rests and the lingual rest seats, and is indicated for free end-saddle cases. For more information, Stop by Booth #1937.
etching step. “With the popularity of Zirconium crowns and bridges continuing to grow, practices in the past have been forced to choose between cements that emphasize performance, simplicity or esthetics.” said Tim Haberstumpf, Director of Mar-
keting for DMG America “With the release of new PermaCem 2.0, DMG America is offering practices a single cement that delivers on all fronts. It’s a cement that practices can use without compromise.” DMG America is responsible for in-
troducing some of the most widely-used and clinically successful dental restorative products to North America. For more information, and a complete list of DMG America product offerings, please visit www.dmg-america.com, or call 800-6626383.
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offer their patients a precise fitting, aesthetic denture in as little as two appointments. AvaDent, whose name is derived from Ava meaning rebirth and Dent meaning dentition, allows dentists to offer a digital denture based on accepted clinical protocols, using standard clinical procedures, with no computer skills or capital investment required. Unique to AvaDent is the all-important digital record that allows dentists to offer their patients a new degree of convenience and security never before possible. If an AvaDent is broken or lost an identical AvaDent can be fabricated without doctor or patient involvement and sent directly to the dentist. The AvaDent digital record also allows dentists to create a removable “treatment plan,” that offers their patients the promise of uncompromised quality and on-going, oral care, while increasing patient retention for the practice. Now AvaDent patients can receive a remov-
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features of Gracey 11-12 and Gracey 1314. Two instruments are for Anterior regions (Regular & Mini), combining the best features of Gracey 1-2 and Gracey 7-8. Practical advantages to using the Double Gracey include convenient adaptation to mesial and distal surfaces without switching or flipping the instrument. The Anterior instruments also adapt to buccal and lingual surfaces. The Mini versions are intended for even easier access into deeper pockets, for tighter interproximal areas, and furcations. Double Graceys are available in-
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made in the U.S. and others are made in the Far East. To the naked eye all applicators may be similar. But to the trained eyes there are differences. The critical difference is the tip design of the Denbur applicators. The tip of Denbur applicator is tapered which allows
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• Multiple heating levels • Ergonomically designed: Cordless, compact and lightweight • Reduces hand fatigue • Compatible with most standard compules • Includes Vista’s patent pending StepDown tips • Holds four nosecones with compules in base for multiple restorations or layering Therma-Flo Composite Warming Kit Features: • Includes two composite syringes, warming unit, and patented Step Down Tips
able prosthetic with exceptional fit and aesthetics, and upgrade to an implant retained or implant supported AvaDent at a future date with a minimum amount of the dentist’s time.
New at Global Dental Science the AvaDent Advanced Try-In For those dentists who have asked for a try-in to supplement the standard two appointment protocol, AvaDent now offers an Advanced Try-In option. This however, is no standard try-in. It is built on a strong milled foundation and the teeth are set in a ridge of wax. This allows the dentist to make the functional and aesthetic changes necessary to best serve their patients.
Introducing the AvaDent Immediate System AvaDent now offers an exclusive, immediate protocol for first time denture patients. Aided by the exclusive AvaDent Digital Record, their immediate system offers the dentist options such as a specially milled AvaDent Immediate Denture for healing, an AvaDent Scanning
53 Guide, an AvaDent Verification / Reduction Guide, a fully milled AvaDent Provisional Denture and a final definitive AvaDent Digital Denture. Go to www.avadent.com for more information.
The AvaDent Alternate Record Technique The key to creating a great AvaDent is making sure that all the inner occlusal records are captured at the first appointment using their proprietary impression taking technique and Anatomical Measurement Device (AMD). Now, in those cases where it is clinically appropriate and an existing denture is present, they have developed an alternative record technique which uses a duplicate denture protocol instead of an AMD. There is information about this new technique on their website.
AvaDent is also working with faculty and students of several universities to further refine the process and educate the dental profession about this paradigm shift in removable dentistry. Those universities include: Loma Linda University School of instruments.
Dentistry, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dentistry, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, University of Alabama Birmingham School of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, University of the Pacific, as well as others. Finally, they are pleased to announce that AvaDent has been selected as a Top 100 Product by the readers of Dentistry Today, has won the Townie Choice Award for Best New Product and is the recipient of this year’s coveted “Best of Class” Technology Award from The Pride Institute. AvaDents are manufactured in the USA, exclusively in a new, state-of-theart, 27,000 square foot facility in Scottsdale, Ariz. by Global Dental Science, LLC. For information about training or AvaDent Digital Dentures call 855AVADENT (282-3368), go to www.avadent.com or stop by Booth #516. “Double Gracey Mini Anterior is your goto instrument for difficult to reach anterior access.” Lory Laughter, RDH (Napa, Calif.)
dividually, as a set of four instruments, a set of two Regular and a set of two Minis. Additionally, this new line of instruments is surface engineered with their XP Technology making them sharpen free! The Double Graceys’ raised-face design is nearly impossible to correctly resharpen. Therefore, it’s a perfect match with XP Technology. American Eagle Instruments is a manufacturer of dental hand instruments celebrating 20 years of quality manufacturing. Each instrument is held to strict quality control standards during each stage of fabrication, providing the world’s most precise and longest lasting
“The Double Gracey Posterior is definitely my go-to instrument and preference for perio scaling!” Trish De Dios, RDH (Chicago)
For more information, call 800-551-5172, visit www.am-eagle.com or stop by Booth #1313.
access to areas of limited access. Other micro applicators have a ball at the tip of the applicator. The ball is not seen due to the fibers covering the tip. Denbur applicators are evaluated and approved by the no-fee clinical research organization. Look-alike applicators are rejected to be evaluated by the nofee research organization. I guess originality matters. Other exclusive
characteristics of Denbur applicators are the double bending feature in the Magic-Brush, Master-Brush and MaxiBrush series. Another exclusive applicator is the Nano-Brush. The patented Denbur Nano-Brush has set a new standard in the Endodontic field by allowing the dentist to reach the apical part of the root canal. The Denbur Easy-Shake dispenser is the only dis-
penser in our industry that dispenses ONE applicator at a time. All other dispensers dispense more than one applicator allowing the possibility of cross contamination to other applicators and inside the dispenser. For more information, visit www .denbur.com, call 800-992-1399 or stop by Denbur Oral Hygiene Division Booth #2717 or Denbur Booth #3420.
• Compatible with most standard compules • Warms multiple compules
Call Vista at 877-418-4782 or visit them at Booth #1439 to find out which system is best for you. “This system forces paste composite to perform with the same clinical ease of flowable composite, but without flowable’s mildly inferior strength, hardness, shine retention, and wear resistance” - Dr. Davis Clark, DDS: Inside Dentistry July 2012
“With Vista’s Therma-Flo engineering, warmed composites can now flow into the
“When I am scaling and root planning, the Double Gracey Mini Posterior adapts really well down into furcation areas. As I come around, I can actually do an entire quadrant without changing my instrument. Plus, thanks to XP Technology, the stress on my fingers is significantly decreased.” Liz Nies, RDH-EA, Hygiene Fusion Coach (Boise, Idaho.)
preparation and conform to cavity walls like never before. This has revolutionized my direct composite placement!” “Incremental placement of my composite has become extremely accurate with the Therma-Flo system. I use the Composite Warmer with the new 2X and 4X Step Down tips, and I can now easily place precise increments and sculpt the composite into beautiful restorations that will last the patient for years and years. If any dentist wants to place the most precise, stress free, longest lasting, and most beautiful direct composites—then they simply must start using Vista’s Therma-Flo products!” - Randy Shoup, DDS
“The dual blades on the Double Gracey Anterior are a dream! I can easily go from tooth to tooth without switching ends and I can scale both buccals and linguals while maintaining my 12 o'clock position the entire time!" Heidi Halverson, RDH (Missoula, Mont.)
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Dentists all over the world are using the T-Scan to protect their cosmetic cases from harmful forces, ensuring proper implant loading and preventing remakes and fractures, minimizing emergency visits, and saving valuable chair time. The data recorded by the T-Scan puts the dentist in control of the treatment sequence by providing the percentage of force distribution for a patient's bite. There is no need to rely on “How does that feel?” to qualify treatment. For more information visit http://www.tekscan.com/dental.