Dental Products Report - April 2009 - (Page 5) April09 09 10 12 From the editor Readers’ letters 10 questions with President of Schick Technologies, Mike Stone. 14 Product Watch 30 product launches and updates from throughout the industry The dental community, in general, is trusting and caring, which makes them prime targets for embezzlement. DON’T BE PARANOID. BE PROTECTED. P. 86 TECHNIQUE 24 The ‘green’ list Top eco-friendly product categories. 29 Clinical 360° practical clinical advice, research and techniques Exclusive Survey 70 Retain a maxillary removable partial Skinny 2.4, American Dental Implant Corp. TECHNIQUE 85 Products STAFF in Practice product impact on the practice’s bottom line 30 42 44 46 24 Smarten up for success The ROI of training. by Noah Levine TECH BRIEF 74 Efficiently place a zirconium crown Multilink Automix, Ivoclar Vivadent Periodontics 86 90 94 106 Don’t be paranoid. Be protected. Avoid embezzlement. by Thais Carter EMMOTT ON TECHNOLOGY CAD/CAM Splints Great Lakes Orthodontics TECHNIQUE 76 Use the latest in CAD/CAM CEREC AC, Sirona Dental Systems TECH BRIEF Help them make the connection Putting the oral-systemic link in perspective. by Dr. James Kassolis Screenings make sense + dollars Upselling oral cancer screenings. 5 REASONS TO BUY N’Durance from Septodont Word of mouth A preview of The Dental Button. CAESY Enterprise 7.0 Patterson Dental Supply Inc. Technology 48 The ultrasonic advantage The benefits of piezo ultrasonic surgery. by Dr. Joyce Warwick Cosmetic/Restorative 58 You can’t tell the difference All-ceramic restorations and implants. by Dr. Robert Lowe @ dentalproductsreport.com nd thousands of products and all of the following Web-exclusive content on our Web site Photo: Frank Bean/Getty Images Zero learning curve? After all the focus on training, we highlight products that you can use and love on Day 1. 58 Products that put money in your pocket A quick look at ROI no-brainers. Untangling insurance codes As an online add-on to our oral cancer screening article, Dr. Larry Emmott explains how insurance shouldn’t be a barrier to enhanced screenings. Featured video The beauty of our burs… Check out the DPR exclusive interview with Michael Lawler of Komet USA. 94 Rescue 911 Would you know what to do if a patient had a heart attack in the op? We offer basic advice for handling emergencies in the dental office. Contents ISSUE 4 04 20 09 Vo l u m e OUR MISSION Dental Products Report provides dentists with comprehensive, accurate and unbiased information across the spectrum of specialties. In consultation with forward-looking clinicians and manufacturers, our staff supports dentists as they apply new products and technologies for excellence in patient care and practice development. April | DENTALPRODUCTSREPORT.COM http://www.dentalproductsreport.com http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/articles/show/dpr0309_we_learning-curve http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/articles/show/dpr0209_we_products-money http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/articles/show/dpr0409_we_insurance-codes http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/elibrary/video_player/367 http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/articles/show/dpr0209_we_medical-emergencies http://www.dentalproductsreport.com
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