Digital Radiography is one of the most exciting and fastest growing technologies in dentistry. It is also the area with the most misinformation. I constantly talk with dentists who either do buy digital for the wrong reasons or don’t buy for the wrong reasons.
My comprehensive technology guide, “Digital Radiography” exposes nine myths about digital [...]

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Register online now to attend the 2008 ADA meeting in San Antonio. In addition to more than 225 clinical and practice management educational opportunities, the event will feature over 650 technology and product exhibits and, of course, a Texas barbeque. If you aren’t a member of the ADA, check out the reduced-rate incentive. Attend the [...]

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Up to 20% of patients suffer with dental stress, also called dental phobia or dental anxiety. Dentists have responded by offering anxiolysis, conscious oral sedation, and a number of amenities to make patients feel confident and comfortable in the dental chair. Some dentists tell jokes, some hum or sing, and others explain every procedure before [...]

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Dr. Larry Emmott, our DentalBlogs technology guru and technology columnist for Dental Products Report, hosts an annual seminar and mountain biking event in Sedona, Arizona. This year’s Technology on the Rocks will be held May 29-31, and registration is still open. Read more here.

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Mark your calendars for these future Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics Events
June 13-14, 2008
ACE 2008 North American Conference on No-Prep Veneers
The Scottsdale Center ~ Scottsdale, Arizona
November 5-8, 2008
ACE 2008 Symposium on Esthetic Dentistry
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa ~ Bonita Springs, Florida
November 11-14, 2009
ACE 2009 Symposium on Esthetic Dentistry
Hyatt [...]

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If you’re thinking about pursuing your master’s degree so that you can teach dental students, the University of Rochester may have the perfect program for you. While other schools offer a similar program, this is the first of its kind at the University of Rochester. The whole premise is that because you’ve attended dental [...]

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About 2000 dental scientists, educators, dentists, students, and dental professionals will meet at the Anatole Hotel in Dallas this week to share in more than 1300 presentations. In the distinguished lecture series, you can hear from Milton Packer on “Engineering the Clinical Research Enterprise in a Multi-institutional and Multidisciplinary Environment”; Eric Olson on “Genetic Control [...]

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Researchers foresee a 15% increase in the already booming cosmetic and implant dentistry market. This growth appears significant when compared to the 5% predicted increase for other dental procedures. A survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry backs up the concept that cosmetics will continue to grow, stating that the market is worth about [...]

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Dentaltown editorial director Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, interviewed the leaders behind NDN in January’s issue. David Protitt, President, and William Mays, CEO, shared the basics about NDN and their vision for growth. Mays says, "NDN brings the expertise of the world leaders to you," of their video-CE courses available on DVD, Internet, or download to [...]

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Read how to register your participation at the ADA site: 
http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/pubs/adanews/adanewsarticle.asp?articleid=2772

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