Podcasts about dentsply

An experienced Dental Lab Ceramist and Academy Educator, Suzanne brings her 35+ years of experience to each course she leads to provide participants with up-to-date information about dental products and procedures. As a Chairside Specialist, Academy Educator supporting the Dentsply Sirona Restorative and CAD/CAM teams on the Blocks, Suzanne has extensive experience within the CAD/CAM market and has an in-depth knowledge of fabricating esthetic and functional restorations with both Zirconia and Glass Ceramic materials.   Suzanne's early career was spent within the Dental Laboratory space as a Ceramist—progressing to Dentsply's R&D with porcelains, then moving into a role as Technical Communications and Sales Support and later to product development support and sales training. Suzanne's background provides her with both foundational material science knowledge and procedure expertise that allow her courses to focus on both how to process CAD/CAM materials and where common mistakes can lead to pitfalls and inefficiencies.  Suzanne lives in New Jersey with her husband Ralph and their two daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time at the NJ Shore with her family, and has recently welcomed a new granddaughter.

In this episode of the Med-Tech Talent Lab podcast, host Mitch Robbins interviews Jeff Gensler, the Vice President of Quality at Kindeva Drug Delivery, about the innovative 'Frame by Frame' approach to manufacturing processes. Jeff's background spans over 20+ years of experience in Med-Tech Regulatory & Quality having held prominent positions with companies like Dentsply, Zimmer Biomet, and others prior to joining Kindeva. Jeff explains how this method revolutionizes process development by breaking down procedures into micro-steps and utilizing AI for risk assessment and training. The conversation covers the origins of this approach, its implementation in aseptic processing, and the significant time and cost savings it offers. Jeff also discusses the impact on roles within the industry, the feedback received from peers, and his personal journey in quality assurance. Tune in to learn about this revolutionary way of developing & implementing processes. Your views & approach will be forever changed....for the better!Jeff Gensler on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-gensler-67a54a1a/Kindeva Drug Delivery on the web:https://www.kindevadd.com/

Come find Elvis and Barb in 2025! Vision 21 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas - January 16-18 (https://www.nadl.org/vision-21) Cal Lab Meeting at the Swissôtel in Chicago February 20-21 (https://cal-lab.org/) LMT Lab Day Chicago in the IVOCLAR BALLROOM - February 20-22 (https://cal-lab.org/) IDS 2025 in the EXOCAD booth in Cologne, Germany - March 25-29 (https://www.english.ids-cologne.de/?_gl=1*10atn6b*_ga*NzI2NTMzNjguMTcyOTQ0NDMzMA..*_ga_F5WGQ8B9S7*MTcyOTk4ODM5Ny4zLjEuMTcyOTk4ODg5Mi42MC4wLjA.) When choosing implant components, there are a lot of options out there. You COULD go OEM, but there is a lot to be said about cost and workflow when going with a third party option. How do you choose which option to go with? This episode we discuss why two people have chosen DESS Dental Solutions (https://www.dess-usa.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop0MkxSp_PWNT-yIBXnCm-22lVq4PeYO5AXuhvZdLfC2Zi0nMDR) for their implant workflow. Jimmy Stegall has been educating in our industry for years. Now he has opened his own company to help educate more called Here To Serve Dental (https://heretoservedental.com/). Saro Hatzakortzian is the CEO of Alien Milling Technologies (https://www.alienmilling.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopkvXYwLdILQLUhO3gnz08osI8m7pwVPTgt0LeyT0m2Q1nCqftx) that mill many different situations on probably every platform available. After a brief update on what they have been up to since their last episode, Jimmy and Saro get into why they use DESS for their cases. We talk about MUAs, ti bases, screws, drivers, millable blanks, overdenture abutments, and so much more. Hear it from people that use them and not sell them. Molar City: https://youtu.be/uDGVFDcgKbM?si=70rnaLl46IHt4zkq Listen to John Wilson from Sunrise Dental Lab (https://www.sunrisedentallaboratory.com/index.php) and take your own lab to the next level by getting in on some of Ivoclar's End of the Year deals (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/campaigns/ivoclar-equipment-promotions-2024?utm_source=website&utm_medium=content_tile&utm_campaign=equipment_promo) on equipment. If you are looking for your first or looking to expand your capabilities, Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) has just what you need at a time where it's best to invest. Head over to Ivolcar.com or contact your local rep for all the deals today. Don't let the new year come thinking you should have bettered your lab. Special Guests: Jimmy Stegall and Saro Hatzakortzian.

Send us a textWe start off with a timely story about a dentist in trouble for threats made during the election. JB also makes us aware of and explains the suspended bite align program from DentSply. And lastly, we talk about the most recent scandal in Dentistry that did not end well. Listen to this week's news segment to stay In the Know!

Make sure you tune into our next Humpday Happy Hour featuring Dawn Metcalf & Rick Cacciatore from American Independent Dental Alliance (AIDA) Education!  AIDA is a champion of the independent dentist and helping those who are independent (or desire a future as an independent practice owner) to stay independent!

This Day in Legal History: Andrew Johnson is a Scoundrel On this day in legal history, March 27, 1866, President Andrew Johnson enacted one of the most consequential vetoes in American history. Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Bill, a pivotal piece of legislation intended to extend full U.S. citizenship to all former slaves and to fundamentally reshape the landscape of civil rights in the aftermath of the Civil War. This bill was a direct response to the Black Codes, laws passed by Southern states that severely restricted the rights of newly freed African Americans.Johnson, a Southern Democrat who ascended to the presidency after Lincoln's assassination, argued that the bill encroached upon states' rights and would lead to federal overreach. His veto underscored a profound political and ideological rift between the President and the Radical Republicans in Congress, who advocated for more stringent Reconstruction policies and greater protections for former slaves.The veto of the Civil Rights Bill did not mark the end of the struggle for equality; rather, it galvanized Congress to action. In a rare and historic move, Congress overrode Johnson's veto in April 1866, marking the first time in U.S. history that a major piece of legislation became law over a presidential veto. This event signaled a shift in the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches and underscored the growing commitment of the federal government to civil rights.The passage of the Civil Rights Bill set the stage for the 14th Amendment, which would be ratified two years later in 1868. The amendment enshrined in the Constitution the principles of birthright citizenship and equal protection under the law, fundamentally transforming the nature of American citizenship and laying the groundwork for future civil rights advancements. Johnson's veto, and the legislative response it provoked, remain a testament to the turbulent and transformative nature of the Reconstruction era, highlighting the enduring struggle for justice and equality in the United States.The U.S. Justice Department strategically filed its significant antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. in New Jersey, aiming to leverage the Third Circuit Court's history of plaintiff-friendly rulings in monopoly cases. This move is part of the broader Biden administration effort to regulate the dominance of Big Tech through antitrust law, targeting practices Apple uses to maintain its smartphone market monopoly. The Third Circuit, known for its openness to cracking down on monopolistic behavior, contrasts with other circuits perceived as more defendant-friendly in antitrust matters.Legal experts point out the Third Circuit's precedents in supporting the government's stance against monopolistic practices, citing past rulings against companies like Dentsply and 3M Co. for violating the Sherman Act. These precedents underline the court's stricter standards for monopolists, relevant to the DOJ's allegations against Apple for Section 2 violations of the same act. The choice of New Jersey also reflects tactical considerations regarding subpoena power and the desire for a court that might approach the case with fresh eyes, avoiding circuits like the Ninth, where Apple has previously secured favorable rulings.The DOJ's lawsuit, joined by New Jersey and other states, underscores the strategic legal and geographic considerations at play in selecting a venue. This reflects a deliberate effort to position the case advantageously within the U.S. legal landscape, aiming for a fresh judicial examination of Apple's business practices and their impact on competition and consumers.DOJ's Apple Suit Filed in New Jersey for Friendly Third CircuitThe 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily halted a Texas law, SB4, which authorizes state officials to arrest, detain, and deport individuals entering the U.S. illegally, pending an appeal. This decision represents a temporary victory for the Biden administration in a legal battle with significant ramifications for U.S. immigration policy. The court's 2-1 ruling maintains the suspension of the law, following a lower court judge's determination that it conflicts with federal immigration statutes.Chief Judge Priscilla Richman, writing for the court, underscored that immigration enforcement predominantly falls within federal jurisdiction, despite Texas' efforts to address what it perceives as a failure by Congress to fund adequate responses to increased illegal entries into the United States. She emphasized that Texas cannot assume the federal government's role in immigration matters according to the Constitution and laws.The contested law has caused considerable confusion and uncertainty in Texas, especially regarding its potential enforcement mechanisms. Texas officials argue that SB4 is necessary to mitigate the border crossing influx, criticizing federal inaction. Conversely, the Biden administration contends that the law unlawfully encroaches on federal authority to manage immigration policy and could hinder border management efforts.The appeals court noted that the Texas statute would likely disrupt the federal government's established processes for managing the removal of individuals in the country illegally, pointing out the federal system's complexity and national scope. The 5th Circuit is set to further review the state's appeal of a February ruling by US District Judge David Ezra, who blocked the law on grounds that it would effectively nullify federal law and authority. Oral arguments for the appeal are slated for April 3, as the broader legal challenge to SB4's enforceability continues, with the federal government, a Texas border county, and immigrant rights organizations seeking its permanent injunction.Texas Deportation Law Stays Blocked Until Appeal Is Resolved (1)Disney has settled a lawsuit with the state of Florida, marking the end of its dispute with Governor Ron DeSantis. This resolution came about after a board, appointed by DeSantis to manage the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District which oversees Disney's operations in the region, accepted Disney's settlement offer. The conflict, lasting nearly a year, stemmed from Disney's implementation of certain changes that diminished the municipal authority's powers, specifically limiting the new board's oversight on theme park expansions and billboard advertising.These changes were enacted just before the takeover by the DeSantis-appointed board, leading to a significant legal and public relations battle between the state and Disney, one of Florida's largest employers. Under the terms of the settlement, Disney has agreed to withdraw these controversial changes, thereby restoring the authority of the municipal board.Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort, expressed satisfaction with the settlement, highlighting that it not only concludes the ongoing litigation in Florida's state court but also initiates a period of positive engagement with the district's new leadership. He emphasized that this agreement facilitates further investments and job creation in Florida, benefiting both the state's economy and its workforce. This settlement represents a significant step towards resolving the tensions between Disney and the Florida government, opening the door to future cooperation and development.Disney Ends Fight With Ron DeSantis by Settling Florida LawsuitFlorida governor, Disney reach settlement | ReutersA consumer lawsuit accusing Apple of anti-competitive practices related to cryptocurrency transactions in its App Store was dismissed by a federal judge in San Francisco. The lawsuit, filed in November 2023, claimed Apple's restrictions on cryptocurrency technology stifled competition and increased transaction fees for services like Venmo and Cash App. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria criticized the lawsuit as "speculative," identifying several critical flaws, but allowed the plaintiffs 21 days to amend their complaint. Apple, which has faced various antitrust challenges, including a notable lawsuit from the U.S. Justice Department over smartphone market monopolization, denied any wrongdoing. This dismissal adds to the ongoing debate about Apple's influence on app market competition and its regulatory compliance amidst growing legal scrutiny.Apple defeats consumers' crypto-payment antitrust case for now | ReutersHunter Biden is set to request the dismissal of tax evasion charges against him, claiming the case is politically motivated. His legal team will argue before a Los Angeles federal court that the prosecution was influenced by Republican scrutiny of his father, President Joe Biden. Hunter has pleaded not guilty to charges of evading $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019, despite having repaid the amount. His trial is scheduled for June, ahead of the contentious November presidential election. Additionally, Hunter faces separate charges in Delaware related to the alleged purchase of a handgun while using illegal drugs, to which he has also pleaded not guilty. His defense includes claims of selective prosecution and challenges the appointment of Special Counsel David Weiss, asserting the case should be dismissed due to an earlier plea deal that fell through.Hunter Biden to ask judge to dismiss tax charges as politically motivated | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Listen to the journey of Kevin Thomas. Managing Member of Elevate Oral Care and hear about his exciting career as an entrepreneur/business leader in the Pediatric Dentistry space. We know his company's products – we use them every day. Hear from the person behind this journey and see the exciting world of Pediatric Dentistry from a business leader's viewpoint. Bio: Kevin has spent his entire career in the dental industry, beginning with Johnson & Johnson Dental Products in 1982 and through its sale to DENTSPLY in 1989. Kevin led Caulk Endodontics and later served as National Sales Manager for DENTSPLY/Caulk. In 1997, Kevin and his partners purchased OMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals. Kevin focused on product development, including the World's first unit-dosed fluoride varnishes. In 2006, OMNII was sold to 3M. Kevin served as their Global Prevention Team Leader and in Industry Relations. Kevin also served as a volunteer for numerous organizations focused on access to care solutions, including the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation, as Board Chair for Children's Dental Health Project, and he currently serves on the Board of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation and the Medicaid-CHIP Dental Association. As a Managing Member for Elevate Oral Care he leads preventive product development for unique prevention solutions, like silver diamine fluoride.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Be sure to stop by the Nowak Dental Supplies (https://www.nowakdental.com/) booth during Lab Day Chicago (https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday) and tell them you are a fan of the podcast (https://www.facebook.com/groups/4141108352651184) to get a special sticker only for the fans. 100 years ago a company started making denture teeth. Now Ivoclar is known for some of the best products and equipment for both labs and clinical offices. To celebrate their century of helping us make restorations, they are going all out at this year's LMT Lab Day Chicago. Laura Gilbert, their North America Marketing Director, comes on to talk about Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) and what they have planned in their Grand Ballroom A&B. It's going to be the place to be! Joining Laura, and also in Chicago, is Dr. David Rice. Dr. Rice founded a group called IgniteDDS (https://ignitedds.com/) that helps newly graduated dentist succeed after school. He sits in the hot seat to answer some common questions labs have for dental offices and how we can approve our relationships. Sign up to see all of the speakers during Lab Day Chicago 2023! (https://lmtmag.com/ivoclar) The new PrograScan PS3 and PS5 (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/products/digital-equipment/prograscan-ps5-and-ps3-laborscanner) provide true-to-detail, high-resolution and accurate scans for coordinated digital workflows that are precise, fast, and always accurate. The PS3 and PS5 are powered by the popular and intuitive DentalCAD software from Exocad (https://exocad.com/). Whether you are looking for your first scanner, to upgrade or add to your existing scanners, the PrograScan may be the one for you. Reach out to your friendly Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) sales representative to select a scanner that matches the needs of your lab Today and tell them you heard about it on the podcast! Does your lab use Magic Touch? If not, you should think about switching just so you can use icortica (https://icortica.com/). Icortica is a program that uses all the data you already collect in Magic Touch and puts it in one easy to see, use, and understand dashboard. Look at every account and see trends, sales, notes, payments, and even remake percentages. Use the data you already have to take your lab and your customer service to the next level. Elvis uses it daily and swears it is a huge part to his success working at the lab. Head over to icortica.com/voices (https://icortica.com/voices-from-the-bench/) to learn more or send an email to Rob Nazzal at rob@icortica.com and tell him you heard about it on Voices From the Bench! Special Guests: Dr. David Rice and Laura Gilbert.

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview Kristi Neff, Technical Specialist from Dentsply Prosthetics in the Removable Division, and discuss the R&D that went into creating Digital Dentures.   We provide tips on saving time and eliminating appointment visits using a digital work-flow.  We discuss Centric Relation and Vertical Dimension, the importance of Immediate Dentures, and try-in/duplicate dentures.

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we interview Kristi Neff, Technical Specialist from Dentsply Prosthetics in the Removable Division, and discuss the R&D that went into creating Digital Dentures.   We provide tips on saving time and eliminating appointment visits using a digital work-flow.  We discuss Centric Relation and Vertical Dimension, the importance of Immediate Dentures, and try-in/duplicate dentures.

Elvis and Barb on episode 362 of Tale of two Hygienist. Listen TODAY! (https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/listen/hygienists-and-dental-lab-operations-with-elvis-dahl-and-barbara-warner-wojdan-cdt-aaacd-362/) Imagine being a solo lab owner in a town of only 4 dentists… and being related to 3 of them! Meet Anne Koelzer, owner of AMK Dental Lab (https://www.amkdentallaboratory.com/) in O'Neill Nebraska. Anne comes from a family FULL of dentist but decided that her future is in the dental lab industry. After attending lab school and a short time at another lab, she returned to the family practice to be their technician. Soon she built and opened her own lab and is getting work from all over the rural areas. Anne talks about getting the InLab system, printing 3d dentures, teaching offices and staff MIYO (https://miyoworld.com/), putting on events, balancing work and life, and running a lab in the middle of nowhere. Check out the MIYO course with Anne and Dr. Vetter in Fargo, North Dakota! (http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejf2wijc7e6dde9f&llr=6shsptabb) Does your lab use Magic Touch? If not, you should think about switching just so you can use icortica (https://icortica.com/). Icortica is a program that uses all the data you already collect in Magic Touch and puts it in one easy to see, use, and understand dashboard. Look at every account and see trends, sales, notes, payments, and even remake percentages. Use the data you already have to take your lab and your customer service to the next level. Elvis uses it daily and swears it is a huge part to his success working at the lab. Head over to icortica.com/voices (https://icortica.com/voices-from-the-bench/) to learn more or send a email to Rob Nazzal at rob@icortica.com and tell him you heard about it on Voices From the Bench! Special Guest: Anne Koelzer.

So many times we see dental teams struggle with charging their patients for the services they provide. They often times feel they are nickel and diming their patients. Nothing could be further from the truth. Layering your treatment plans, being transparent with the codes and services you have diagnosed, and being paid fairly for those services is not gouging, nor nickel and diming the patient. This is an actual mental block many dentists suffer from because they are sincerely altruistic. They forget they have to learn skills to run their businesses, and if they are not profitable, they will fail. PPO Plans are constantly nickel and diming dental offices with reimbursements, or the lack thereof. Understanding their contracts, and how to be paid fairly for dental procedures is what we teach here at MPMB.Support the show

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how carrying out simple digitally planned orthodontics using Aligners can provide safe aesthetic and functional dentistry which is accessible to many more patients and can be delivered by every dentist. We will also cover how to discuss the benefits of ortho restorative treatments in your every day examination. Our guest is Dr. Tif Qureshi, a clinical director of IAS Academy and an experienced teacher in the Dahl concept to assist in minimally invasive, patient-centered dentistry.

www.PierreYT.gumraod.com - Here you'll find my answers to 20 prime interview questions with over 200more to study, an interview checklist, cover letter, my resume, bragbook and a 30/60/90day kick off plan for you to pick apart and make your own. The only way to win and beat your competition when interviewing is by coming in way more prepared than the other person. In todays podcast I go over my experience within the #Stryker #interview process. Particularly the presentation/detailing portion. This was a long journey, but in the end I earned the role. There is some solid advice getting dropped here that will help anyone trying to interview in most industries. Please leave a comment good or bad. Let me know what you want to hear and I'll give you the UNFILTERED truth. I'm looking forward to going on this journey with you all!

www.PierreYT.gumraod.com - Here you'll find my answers to 20 prime interview questions with over 200more to study, an interview checklist, cover letter, my resume, bragbook and a 30/60/90day kick off plan for you to pick apart and make your own. The only way to win and beat your competition when interviewing is by coming in way more prepared than the other person. In todays podcast I give you a sneak peak into my LARGEST paycheck to date. This was a wild check to get at such a young age and I hope it ignites a fire under you to go be better and do better than me. It is possible and like William Thatcher you can change your stars. Please leave a comment good or bad. Let me know what you want to hear and I'll give you the UNFILTERED truth. I'm looking forward to going on this journey with you all!

Michael Augins is co founder and president of Imagen Dental Partners. They are a DPO that started in March of 2020. They are one of the only DPOs that focusses exclusively on partnering and growing high technology practices. They're currently growing at a rate of three to five partners a month and supported practices grew their EBITDA by over 80 percent in 2021 Michael started his journey as an entrepreneur in college selling a product he co-invented called the Bottle Buddy which allowed college students to drink faster. He parlayed this invention into Premier Event and Tour a company that produced spring break events and grew into the largest in the country. He continued his entrepreneurial journey into the world of business as he helped healthcare companies maximize their growth. After serving as president of Sirona for 15 years he helped lead the merger of Sirona with Dentsply forming the world's largest dental company where he served as North American commercial officer. After leaving Dentsply Sirona, he partnered with Rezwan Manji former President of Spear education to form a DPO that took the best attributes of group and independent dentistry and that's how Imagen was born.  Check out imagendentalpartners.com for more info. If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE vulnerability analysis and lease renewal services View our library on apple podcasts or REUniversity.org.Connect on Facebook. Commercial Real Estate Secrets is ranked in the top 50 podcasts on real estate 

Brought to you by:Try Carestack for FREE! Click this link to schedule a free 10 DAY TRIAL: https://lp.carestack.org/thedentalmarketerYou can even reach out to Jim Gerson (my "go to" person) from Carestack: jgerson@carestack.comAlso, mention "The Dental Marketer Podcast" if you do decide to go with Carestack, and they will give you an EXCLUSIVE DEAL!Check out CARESTACK now: https://lp.carestack.org/thedentalmarketerGuest: Jim GersonBusiness Name: CARESTACKCheck out Jim's Media:Email: jgerson@carestack.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.gersonCell: (303) 941-0241‍‍‍Host: Michael Arias‍Website: The Dental Marketer‍‍Join the podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE FOR GROUND MARKETING STRATEGIES AND TACTICS.‍‍‍My 3 Key Takeaways:What the general population dislikes and loves about dentistry, in Jim's opinion.What Jim learned working at Dentsply and Zimmer Biomet.The differences between practice management softwares.‍‍Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes!‍‍DON'T FORGET TO:Join The Newsletter here and be a part of The Dental Marketer FamilyClick here to see how you can attract new patients immediately and consistently!Click Here to join the Ground Marketing Facebook Group

After traveling the world, Norbert Ulmer found his way to Sirona (https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us). After bringing it to the US, Norbert was essential in making CAD/CAM where it is now in dentistry. Now Nobert has started a company called Gro3X (https://www.gro3x.com/). This company brings together dental labs into its family to offer savings and support for success. Nobert talks about his early days selling to labs in England, Germany, and Asia, joining the team at Sirona, bringing it to the US, and the reason why he's dedicated to labs and how any lab can join the Gro3X family. Look no further for your design or milling needs other than right here in our galaxy. Alien Milling Technologies (https://www.alienmilling.com/) is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, titanium bars, and even digital dentures. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. Plus they also provide the same zirconia they mill in-house. Give them a call at 844-ZIRCONIA or visit them at alienmilling.com. Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) is now providing its milling customers with Prima Milling Tools (https://whipmix.com/products/prima-milling-tools/), the high performance milling tools engineered specifically for Roland mills. This new tool range outperforms the competition. The results show not only that the tools last 29% longer than most others, their precision creates pin-point accuracy, ensuring a perfect fit for the patient. VISIT WHIPMIX.COM OR CALL (800) 626-5651 Special Guest: Norbert Ulmer.

When Christina Heaslip from Digital Dental Laboratory (http://www.digitaldentallabs.com/) and Jill Swafford from Oaks Dental Design (https://www.oaksdentaldesigns.com/) went to dental conventions they noticed a lack of female speakers. Both running successful digital labs, they started a group called Ladies of the Mil (https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/)l. The group "was established to give a space to women in the Dental Lab industry". Over the years the group has grown in popularity and is now getting ready to have their first summit July 23-24, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tn. The Summit is titled "Refresh, Reflect & Recharge" and features our industry's first ever 100% female speaker line-up. They come on the podcast to talk about how they started their labs, how they balance the lab life and family life, why and how the idea of Ladies of the Mill got started, and what exciting things are happening at the summit that will make it different than the usual show. Register for the Ladies of the Mill Summit - July 23-24, 2021 - Chattanooga, TN (https://www.ladiesofthemill.com/summit-tickets) Look no further for your design or milling needs other than right here in our galaxy. Alien Milling Technologies (https://www.alienmilling.com/) is a cutting-edge Dental Milling Center known for using the latest methods and technologies in milling top dental prosthetics. They can help your lab by milling everything, like crowns, abutments, partials, guards, titanium bars, and even digital dentures. Best part is that they are all milled right here in the USA. Plus they also provide the same zirconia they mill in-house. Give them a call at 844-ZIRCONIA or visit them at alienmilling.com. Whip Mix (https://www.whipmix.com/) offers you the ultimate in ease, material flexibility and unattended production with the Roland DGA DWX-52DCi (https://www.whipmix.com/products/roland-dwx-52dci/) milling machine. The popular mill's automatic disc changer expands your lab production and profit, using a 6-slot Automatic Disc Changer, 15-station Automatic Tool Changer and several other automated features. The DWX-52DCi dental milling machine now comes with performance visualization software and other intelligent updates. The 5-axis mill even knows which tool to automatically swap out when tools have reached their designated lifespan. Just power it on, let it go, and automatically and accurately mill numerous dental restoration jobs with complete unattended confidence. If you're interested in learning more about the Roland DGA DWX-52DCi, visit whipmix.com or call 800-626-5651. Special Guests: Christina Heaslip and Jillian Swafford.

Tracy reads the letter, Dr. Rob comments... Good job to the Dentist who got rid of them as a provider. Wouldn't it be nice if we could all get rid of all PPO Plans and go back to indemnity plans... That alone would improve the oral health of a Nation.Support the show (http://www.mypracticemybusiness.com)

My interview with two of my patients on CAD/CAM Technology. The information they give is priceless to dentists everywhere. Support the show (http://www.mypracticemybusiness.com)

We think we know what a tooth looks like....but most of the restorations that we see on a daily basis...how many of them have truly natural or morphologically correct tooth anatomy? I am joined by Dr Jurgita Sybaite who is the undisputed Queen of Tooth Anatomy! (Full video on main website) She works with Dr Basil Mizrahi and is passionate about Restorative Dentistry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70KQXO9CGkY Full Episode only on Protrusive.co.uk The Protrusive Dental Pearl for this episode is to use a Thermacut bur (by Dentsply) to remove the interdental papilla when managing very deep, subgingival caries - an example case was posted on Instagram and Facebook for you to see how this works. https://youtu.be/thz07JOrDts What does Brad Pitt have to do with Tooth Morphology?! The three steps to learning and mastering anatomy: learn, draw, sculpt!What if you cannot draw?What tips would you give to anyone to improve their morphology (anterior and / or posterior)I play devil's advocate - is knowing anatomy THAT important now with digital wax ups and tooth libraries? Should we really invest our valuable time with Tooth Morphology?Which is the best way to learn, additive or reductive? Wax? Soap bar?Do we need to master tooth anatomy if we are not a 'cosmetic dentist'? Do check out Jurgita's Instagram profile to see clips of her producing stunning anatomy! She also is a prominent teacher in this field - check out her website! https://youtu.be/9sTqKOznXpA Do we need to learn Tooth Morphology that well? Now we have Digital Tooth Libraries...? See what Jurgita has to say If you enjoyed this episode, check out Composite vs Ceramic with Dr Chris Orr. As always, hit subscribe on your podcast platform and leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

In this podcast you will hear about discussions I've had with colleagues on things they have learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. They discussed with me things they are grateful they did, and things they wished they could have done, and things they have learned from our training that have helped them with their dental practices.Support the show (http://www.mypracticemybusiness.com)

AAID Podcast Host, Dr. Danny Domingue, sat down with Equipment Specialist, Jesse Kosnitzsky from Dentsply Sirona, to get the inside scoop on the newly launched CEREC Primemill. This grinding and milling unit is a game changer in dental practice in how it facilitates and accelerates the fabrication of chairside restorations. One of the Primemill’s most significant features is how it reduces the time to create a zirconia crown by more than half. As Dr. Domingue discovers, the time to create a crown is about four minutes. If you are in the market for a better, more efficient digital workflow, this podcast is one you will want to check out. Get a behind-the-scenes look into how this device will elevate your practice. Listen in! The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual participants and not necessarily that of the AAID. Links from this Episode: To learn more about Dentsply Sirona, visit: https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us To learn more about the CEREC Primemill and other products and services, contact Jesse Kosnitzsky at  linkedin.com/in/jesse-kosnitzky-574081b4 To learn more about the AAID visit: https://www.aaid.com/index.html

Don Grant from Dentsply Sirona joins Shane McElroy and Blake McClellan for this hilarious episode of The ALL-IN Podcast.  Don talks about his background as a orthodontic rep and his promotion to manager and then to manager of multiple product lines with Dentsply.  He then discuses his recent jump into Instagram and TikTok and how it has helped him connect with doctors in a new and fun way.  Instead of sitting back thru COVID, he attacked social media and it has already paid dividends.  The guys also get into Canada's notoriously crappy internet, beard grooming techniques and how John Denver freaking rocks!  Don's an awesome dude and really funny, so make sure you check out this episode!  

Danny Vezmar, Director of Marketing - Restorative, Preventive & Lab at Dentsply Sirona sat with us during LabDay 2020 in Chicago to share his beginnings with Dentsply Sirona and new roles he has been successfully fulfilling! GEAR / MERCHhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/LabMediaTV/shop/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LabMediaTVAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dental-today/id1465618971STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dental-todaySPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vk1yYMqXK29DjCvwOS85PSPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3536635Follow Danny: https://www.facebook.com/danny.vezmarFollow us:https://www.facebook.com/labmediatv/https://www.instagram.com/labmediatv/https://www.twitter.com/labmediatvMusic by: Audiobingerhttps://www.youtube.com/audiobingerhttps://www.audiobinger.net/The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, STITCHER and Spreaker!!

Bill Atkission has committed himself to excellence and sharing of the same. Whether its through Bella Vita, his Dental Laboratory, or Dentsply Sirona, who he represents and speaks for, Bill shares his process optimization in digital dentistry as well as creates relationships that render excellence and superior results in dentistry. Bill sat with us during LabDay 2020 in Chicago to share his heart with the Dental Today family!!!GEAR / MERCHhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/LabMediaTV/shop/YouTube: https://youtu.be/-31GPPfGJjg APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dental-today/id1465618971STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/dental-todaySPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vk1yYMqXK29DjCvwOS85PSPREAKER: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3536635Follow Bill: https://www.facebook.com/bill.atkissionhttps://www.facebook.com/BellaVitaDentalDesigns/Follow us:https://www.facebook.com/labmediatv/https://www.instagram.com/labmediatv/https://www.twitter.com/labmediatvMusic by: Audiobingerhttps://www.youtube.com/audiobingerhttps://www.audiobinger.net/The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, STITCHER and Spreaker!!

This podcast recording covers many aspects of Siobhans dynamic career path, that has the potential to plant many seeds for you to think about, and utilise now, whilst out of a clinical setting, despite having recorded this prior to us being in isolation. I am sure you are going to be inspired to think out of the box through our conversation. Siobhan Kelleher is a multi-award winning dental hygienist and dental business Coach and Mentor. She is an opinion leader and educator with many of the leading dental companies. She presents nationally and internationally in the dental world and regularly contributes articles to a range of industry-leading magazines and newspapers. She is currently studying a MSc in Personal & Management Coaching. Siobhan is one of the cocreators of the Ikigai Oral Hygiene Program. Siobhan is the owner of Dental Hygienist.ie an Award Winning Dental Hygiene Practice www.dentalhygienist.ie within Smiles & More owned by Claire Rath BDS. She is the co-owner of DentalCPD.expert with Kellie O'Shaughnessy. www.dentalcpd.expert 
 
Clinical support advisor and educator for Tepe, 
Opinion leader and trainer for Dentsply,
NSK Clinical support specialist, 
Pamex clinical support advisor.

Siobhan Kelleher RDH – Registered with the Irish Dental Council.
Currently studying a Masters in personal and management coaching.

After reading several publications in the dental industry with regards to increasing production within our dental practices and mastering insurance protocols, it's safe to say the status-quo with what has been taught for years is alive and well. No wonder we had so many bankruptcy's in dentistry last year. They still don't get it. MPMB has the answer. Just ask our wonderful clients.Support the show

What a bleeping week. Hard to imagine that this will end and everything will get back to normal. But until then, the podcast must go on! First up is an important update from Bennett Napier from the NADL (National Association of Dental Laboratories) (https://nadl.org/). NADL Recorded Webinar COVID-19 Safety and Infection Protection Guidance for Dental Laboratories (https://nadl.org/news/#n1283) Executive Summary of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (https://nadl.org/news/#n1276) Let's get a sense of being normal, shall we? Back in January Elvis and Barb, thanks to Kettenbach (http://www.kettenbachusa.com/), got to go to the Voices of Dentistry Summit. First up they talked to the co-host of DA Rockstars podcast (https://www.dentalassistantsrock.com/da-rockstars-podcast) and super cool dental assistant, Ronda Holman. She talks about the relationship between dental assistants and laboratories, interviews Elvis and Barb a little, and why she loves being a dental assistant. Then they talk to Danny Vezmar, who just got into the laboratory division of Dentsply Sirona (https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us). Danny talks about his introduction to our industry and how DS is helping labs stay relevant. Kettenbach (http://www.kettenbachusa.com/) is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your order Special Guests: Bennett Napier, Danny Vezmar, and Ronda Holman.

This past week I was fortunate enough to witness a graduation ceremony with some of our Nation's finest. One of the speakers gave a powerful yet simple talk on teamwork. If only all of dentistry could have heard it. So here it is, and then some, on the principles of team development in the dental office.Support the show (http://www.mypracticemybusiness.com)

Dr. David Wong joins Blake and Shane for this episode of The ALL-IN Podcast.  Dr. Wong is a periodontist out of Tulsa, Oklahoma and is one of the biggest influencers in the dental industry.  He is a key opinion leader and lecturer for BioHorizons, Dentsply, Nobel and Straumann.  Dr. Wong also happens to be one of the coolest dudes you will ever meet.  The guys talk and laugh about the education game, other influencers and a ton of other random stuff.  This may be the best episode to date.  Enjoy!!!

In this podcast we reflect on MPMB team training, CAD CAM technology, and the men and women who serve, and who have served in our the military, law enforcement, and first responders. November is simply a month of gratitude.Support the show (http://www.mypracticemybusiness.com)

Back in September Dentsply Sirona asked Elvis to speak at the DS Lab Marketing Summit. Initially he was not going to record, but they asked him to set up and the people he sat down with were amazing! Elvis got to talk to attendee Dillon Guppta who is a Denturist from Toronto Canada. Not only does Dillon see patients all day, but he also has a commercial lab and he has traveled all the way to North Carolina to discover new marketing techniques. After the event Sasha Der Avanessian sat down for a conversation that will make you think about how you market. It's not about the product. It's about reaching a human attribute and emotion. "Dental technicians have better technique" shits benefiting the Foundation of Dental Laboratory Technology. Get your TODAY! (https://www.bonfire.com/foundation-of-dental-laboratory-technology/) Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC (http://www.eastern-conference.com/program-overview.html) Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® (https://crystalultra.com/voices/) from Digital Dental (https://digitaldental.com/). A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! We all do zirconia. There are many options out there. Are you using multi-layered zirconia? You should. Vericore ZR Pro ML (https://whipmix.com/products/vericore-zr-pro-multi-layer/) from Whip Mix (https://whipmix.com/) is a fantastic multi-layered zirconia that is designed with a built-in gradation of color that closely mimics that of natural dentition. Call Whip Mix today to learn more at 800-626-5651. Special Guests: Dillion Guppta and Sasha Der Avanessian.

Dentsply Sirona puts on many events every year. One they do is called DS Marketing Summit. It's brings together many people within our industry who focus and have a unique perspective of "marketing" in our profession. They asked Elvis to speak at the event, but he also took the mobile recording gear and got some great interviews in between the many breakout sessions over the weekend. First up is Jesus Romero from Bella Vita Dental Designs. Jesus went to work with his father and has taking the lab to a 100% digital impression lab that focuses on working with doctors that have a Cerec and utilizing his lab's skills to assist the offices on the restorations they can't do. Next is the guys from LabStar. CEO Jeff Noles, David Durling, and Leroy Kong sit down to talk about how this lab management software got started, how it grew to be in 32 countries, and where it is headed next. Eastern Conference of Dental Laboratories - November 7th to 9th in Concord, NC (http://www.eastern-conference.com/program-overview.html) Are you still doing full arch zirconia restorations? Why? There is a alternative that is better for your lab, the doctor, and the patients. Be sure to check out the AMAZING Nanoceramic Crystal Ultra® (https://crystalultra.com/voices/) from Digital Dental (https://digitaldental.com/). A Crystal Ultra arch is 60% lighter than a Zirconia arch; is easily adjusted chairside; and can be milled on a 1 to 1 basis with no sintering required! Kettenbach (http://www.kettenbachusa.com/) is a company that wants to partner with your lab to make sure you are getting the impressions you need. You know dental offices often ask dental labs what they recommend for impression material. Tell them with confidence a material that backed with amazing customer service and proven results. Give them a call at 877-532-2123 and mention the code Dental Lab Podcast 25 to get 25% off your order Special Guests: David Durling, Jeff Noles, Jesus Romero, and Leroy Kong.

My experience at DS World was fantastic. You should go next year! Dentsply Sirona did an excellent job putting together a dental educational event that is second to none.Support the show (http://www.mypracticemybusiness.com)

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the importance and convenience of pre-sterilized endodontic instruments and how to maintains a sterile office environment. Our guest is Dr. Scott Norton, an established endodontist with a state of the art Endodontic practice in Louisville. Dr. Norton is on the executive board of the Louisville Dental Society.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the benefits of Cone Beam Computed Tomography or CBCT in endodontics. Our guest is Dr. Scott Norton, an established endodontist with a state of the art Endodontic practice in Louisville Kentucky. Dr. Norton is a proud member of the AAE, ADA and the Kentucky Dental Association. He is on the executive board of the Louisville Dental Society.

We've given Clinician's Report a hard time in the past, but we give them much respect here as they stood up to one of dentistry's biggest companies when they felt a product was not good enough. We detail the exchange and what it means for your daily practice. Also, we discuss a simple but effective way to warm composite with our product of the week! WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon. Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry. This conversation never ended and instead expanded to become the basis for the podcast! http://www.thedentalguys.net Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/WSutrB Want more content like this? Consider subscribing! Be sure to click the bell so you don't miss a video and keep up to date on the latest DG content: http://youtube.com/thedentalguys Register Now to Learn Dental Implants from The Dental Guys: http://restorativedrivenimplants.com Call Now to Learn Dental Implants from The Dental Guys: 715-207-6587 Thanks to our sponsors for helping making these episodes possible. By supporting these companies, you support us: Spear Online Education: http://content.speareducation.com/dental-guys-promo The Dental Crafters Network: http://www.dentalcrafters.net Kettenbach: http://kettenbach.us/dental/product-direct.html Zirc: http://www.zirc.com/dg Financial Minute with Justin Goodbread: https://financiallysimple.com/dentist/ Follow us on Social Media!!!!!! Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/thedentalguys Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedentalguys

AADOM's Annual Conference is over. Kevin and Teresa discuss exhibits, speakers & crowd demographics. Susan Gunn, Laura Hatch and other superstar speakers are discussed. Teresa talks about the insurance panel she moderated and reveals the takeaways. Conferences like Siroworld are changing the game but how was this year's? Did the Dentsply resignations have anything to do with that? Kevin's book "Battling and Beating the Demons of Dental Assisting" is out & getting attention from docs. Why does this pleasantly surprise Teresa? Fun stuff: Go see the movie "It"! Beam by Eyeclick - the exhibitor Teresa couldn't identify Kevin’s book: Battling and Beating the Demons of Dental Assisting Teresa’s speaker information AADOM MyPillow.com Be a guest on the podcast!

Alan had a chance to speak at Dentsply Sirona World 2017 in Las Vegas. Did he take lots of breakout session courses? No. He did not. What he did was sat in Tarun Agarwal's 3D Dentists booth and recorded with a bunch of cool people! Episode 158 features these conversations! You'll hear from: Dr. Erin Elliott of 3D Dentists  Dr. Joshua Austin Dr. August D'Olivera of Digital Enamel Dr. Bryan Laskin of Opera DDS and Opera VR Hootan Shahidi of Cross Over Dental Enterprises Paul and Suresh from Zephyr Sleep Technologies Dr. Nate Leedy, Tarun Agarwal's associate dentist Dr. Stephen Lawrence from the Dental Hacks Nation Links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 16,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember...if you don't have any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com. The Dental Hacks podcast has the greatest sponsors in all of dental podcasting. Please be sure to check out Cosmedent and Bioclear at their websites. When you buy their products, you're supporting the Dental Hacks Podcast! If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer...give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the DentalHacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation!

Having a successful career in the dental industry for over 20 years Nick Peters has had all-encompassing roles from being a dental technician to working for some of the biggest dental companies in the world Dentsply, Danaher and Ivoclar Vivadent to name but a few.   Currently Nick is working for BTI biotechnology institute which is based in Spain, a leading organisation in bone and tissue regeneration and the latest stem cell research. In his spare time, he is the creator and leading presenter for the dental talk show, an exciting new resource for anyone interested in the latest dental or facial technology.   In his spare time, he loves world travel, science, gadgets, rugby, beer and learning about new technology.   He looks forward to growing the dental talk show into a leading informational resource for the dental industry.   www.dentaltalkshow.com www.bti-biotechnologyinstitute.com/us

Dianne Glasscoe Watterson, RDH, BS, MBA has more than four decades in dentistry. Her business, Watterson Speaking/Consulting LLC is based in Lexington, NC. Since 1997, Dianne has been published extensively, including authoring two monthly columns in national dental publications- one in Dental Economics called “Practice Wisdom” and the other in RDH called “Staff Rx.”  Dianne is a well-known provider of continuing education for dental professionals and has presented for associations and major dental meetings across the US.  In addition to serving on the editorial board of RDH magazine, Dianne is a co-author of Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, a text used in many hygiene programs.  She has published two books:  Manage Your Practice Well and The Consummate Dental Hygienist.  Dianne was honored by Dentsply™ as a “Distinguished Dental Professional” in 2005. Also, Dianne was honored by Colgate™ in 2009 and 2010 as a “Key Opinion Leader” and serves on their Oral Health Advisory Board.  Dianne has been chosen as a Leader in Consulting/Speaking by Dentistry Today every year since 2006.  She is a member of Christian Medical/Dental Association, American Association of Dental Office Managers, American Academy of Dental Hygiene, and American Dental Hygienist Association.   www.WattersonSpeaks.com

Dr. Mike DiTolla makes a triumphant return to the Dental Hacks podcast in episode 101! Our first return interview gets his very own episode and we talk about a bunch of amazing stuff! For instance: How is being bought by Dentsply like marrying a wealthy woman? How the merger of Dentsply and Sirona spawned what could be the most epic dental meeting of all time: Siroworld 2016! Why it's best if you don't have to be brilliant every time you come to the office and what Mike wants to do to make life more consistent How do temporaries make everyone's life a little harder? How do they choose speakers and performers for Siroworld? What was it like to be a guest on the Adam Carolla show? Should you feel bad if you aren't doing a bunch of onlays? What is a vertiprep and can zirconia tolerate a feather edge? Be sure to check out Mike's podcast, the Accidental Geniuses, with his partner-in-crime Dr. Josh Austin, too! Some links from the show: Dr. Mike DiTolla on the Adam Carolla Show My Brother, My Brother and Me podcast Sawbones podcast Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Endo CE by Dr. Cliff Ruddle (DVD's as well as web content) Alan: Roost laptop stand If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer...give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the DentalHacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation!

The news of the week includes Dentsply, CAO Group, Hu-Friedy Manufacturing, Ultradent Products, Forward Science, and Coltene.

Founder and President Alan Miller (Alan Miller Designed - AMD) launched Picasso in 2009 and forever changed the dental laser industry. Over the past five years Picasso laser technology has been loved, celebrated, and endorsed by clinicians, hygienists, universities, hospitals, dental clinics, and patients around the world. Picasso laser technology has won numerous industry awards, while Alan Miller and AMD LASERS have also been recognized by non-dental associations for innovation, design, technology, and company growth. AMD LASERS rapidly grew and became recognized as the industry leader in soft tissue laser technology. The Company was purchased by DENTSPLY in 2011, expanding its product distribution network around the world.   Miller expressed the company's thoughts on this organizational change. "This is a great outcome for our customers and our company.In taking AMD LASERS private again, we can go back to our roots, focusing on the entrepreneurial spirit that made AMD LASERS one of the fastest growing and most successful companies in the dental laser industry,” he mentioned. “DENTSPLY is a fantastic company with some of the most talented people I have ever met.They did a great job converting AMD into a very sophisticated operating company and couldn’t thank them enough for furthering the interest in dental lasers,” Miller added.   Quality, value, and support set AMD LASERS and its product offering apart from the competition. This is a testament to the Company’s commitment to providing not only the best dental lasers but also the education, service and support that the dental profession rightfully demands and expects.   Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, Founder and CEO of Dentaltown, said the following regarding the continued viability of AMD LASERS, “Alan Miller in laser dentistry is like other high quality, low cost, genius pioneers from a variety of other industries that have launched products that we as consumers know and love. Alan figured out how to make an exceptional laser at an affordable price for every dentist. Alan is by far the coolest guy in dentistry and I can’t wait to see what he does next!”   www.amdlasers.com

Standard means of endodontic therapy have changed within the last decade due to new technical developments and an increasing scientific knowledge in this field. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the current status of materials, instruments and appliances used for root canal treatment by dentists in Bavaria. A comprehensive questionnaire was performed among 6900 Bavarian dentists in the year 2004. By use of a standardized questionnaire sheet, the colleagues were asked to give written information about their individual therapeutic concepts including the materials as used to perform root canal treatment. A total of 1666 dentists were enrolled into this study returning the questionnaire within the period of time that has been scheduled. This corresponds to a 24.1% return ratio. Detailed analysis of the collected data revealed the following specific results: The dentists included into the study had an age range from 27 to 71 years. Stratifying the study sample into different categories of age showed that the majority of study subjects belonged to the subgroup of age from 35 to 49 years (53,2%). The majority of dentists were male (77.5%) and most frequently dentists were working in private practices (71%). The age- and gender distribution of the participating dentists in this study is comparable to a statistic of the federal dental association (KZBV 2005). Regarding the health care insurance of patients that are treated endodontically on average 17% of patients had a private health care insurance. Considering the individual treatment means used by the dentists for endodontic therapy the following results were achieved: On average each dentist performed 10.5 root canal treatments per week. Regarding the method used for the determination of endodontic working length (multiple answers possible) 81% of the dentists used radiographs for this purpose. A comparably high percentage of dentists (46.6%) used endometric devices for the determination of the working length. Instrumentation of root canals (multiple answers possible) was performed by 57% of dentists with machine driven devices along with Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) files. The Profile system represents the most popular machine driven endodontic treatment system among Bavarian dentists since this particular system was used by 46% of study participants followed by the ProTaper system (32%) and the Flexmaster system (31%). Machine driven endodontic treatment devices were mainly used with a suitable torque-limited motor. The various products used for this purpose were (multiple answers possible) TriAutoZX, Morita (17.5%), ATR, Dentsply (14.9%), Endostepper, SET (11.4%) and Endo IT Control, VDW (11.1%). Nevertheless, a considerable percentage of dentists (35%) used machine driven devices without torque control. For the irrigation of instrumented root canals dentists spent a mean time of 2.1 minutes and used irrigating solutions (multiple denominations possible) as follows: NaOCl (85.1%), H2O2 (62.4%), EDTA (18.1%), CHX (15.2%). Overall, there was observed an increasing use of machine driven devices along with NiTi files and of EDTA and Chlorhexidine as compared with previous studies. Moreover, comparison of present data with current studies form different European and Non-European countries revealed that the use of rotating NiTi systems was significantly higher among Bavarian dentists. Based on the present results it can be assumed that the concepts as used for endodontic treatment by Bavarian dentists represents a high therapeutic standard.