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Henry Schein, Inc. has released the 1996-1997 edition of its Premium Plus Catalog. The Premium Plus program enables Henry Schein`s dental customers to partake of valuable gifts and merchandise by accumulating points based on every order of $150 or more. The new catalog features a wider selection of superior brand-name products, faster free delivery and a new "Trade-Up" policy, in which points and cash can be combined to earn gifts.
The Dentapop is a new, revolutionary device that performs many of the same functions as a dental assistant. The Dentapop provides tongue retraction, continuous suction of fluids and debris during a dental procedure and a mouth prop to help the patient hold his/her mouth open. The patient simply holds the mouth prop between his/her teeth, stabilizing the Dentapop in place. The Dentapop is universal for both the left or right side of the mouth and one size fits all. It can increase productivity fo
Precision Ceramics Dental Laboratory introduces the crown that every dentist has been waiting for: Tru-Fit™ Ceramic Crown.
Compiled explicitly for use in the practice of dentistry, this quick-reference handbook from Lexi-Comp, Inc. offers concise monographs for 106 drugs commonly prescribed by dentists and 693 medical drugs possibly being taken by patients. Pertinent oral-medicine topics covered include dental management and therapeutic considerations of medically-compromised patients and patients with particular oral conditions. Specific prescriptions and their uses also are discussed.
Lester A. Dine introduces a simple-to-use combination unit that doubles as a slide or X-ray viewer for desk-top presentations or a small-screen projection. Standard cardboard, plastic or glass-mounted slides may be used. A single-slide adapter and a six-slide strip holder are included. The 36-slide semi-automatic slide changer is available as an optional accessory.
Futuredontics, the company that has made 1-800-DENTIST® a household name, has launched DentalSuccess, an on-line magazine devoted to helping dentists build thriving and successful practices. The magazine will feature full-length articles from a panel of leading dentists in the industry. Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Futuredontics now represents thousands of dentists in 45 major media markets nationwide. The 1-800-DENTIST® message can be heard on TV 3,500 times a month and on rad
Dr. Astra Pacold introduces the "Dropper Holder." The holder fits snugly around your temporary crown-and-bridge acrylic liquid. It is made of polyethylene and can be autoclavable. The dropper holder is used mainly for 8-ounce bottles. It reduces operatory mess in tubs and fields and keeps the dropper from clogging.
Miltex Instrument Co., Inc. offers a line of autoclavable prophy and contra angles. They include: Miltex Deluxe Sealed Head Prophy Angles; Miltex Special Edition "U" Contra Angle; Miltex Deluxe FG Contra Angle; Miltex Deluxe "U" Ball-Bearing Contra Angle; Vantage Standard Prophy Angles and the Vantage "U" Contra Angle.
Dr. Jeffrey Ahlin offers a new video for treatment of the TM joint: Bonded Splints For Treatment of TM Joint Disorder and Class II Malocclusion. The 35-minute educational video demonstrates substantial savings in laboratory expenses. It reviews remoldable "Lite-Splint" for ease of use as a diagnostic appliance and clinical use of a bonded lingual wire technique to avoid removable retainers. The author has warranted substantial savings the first year for those clinicians currently using alternati
Hice factory-direct scrubs originated five years ago in extreme North Central Alabama. Hice manufactures and markets direct-scrub uniforms for the medical industry. It offers warm-up jackets, elastic waist pants and pullover V-neck tops, all made of poly cotton-blended materials. The color selection consists of a minimum of eight solid colors and 40 or more printed colors. Sizes range from XS through XXL.
Developed to minimize or eliminate snoring and sleep apnea, the Adjustable PM Positioner™ provides for both lateral and protrusive jaw movement and is adjusted easily to alter the mandibular position. It is designed to keep the airway open by holding the jaw comfortably in a forward position. The FDA has granted permission to market the Adjustable PM Positioner™. It is made from a unique thermoplastic material that softens when placed in warm water and maintains this flexibility in the
DentalWorks™ is the new affordable and yet powerful dental-management software for the Macintosh™ and Windows `95™ computers. Offering the power and features of other dental software costing thousands of dollars more, it comes complete with networking and multiuser capabilities, E-claims, Dentical and ADA insurance forms on plain paper, unlimited providers, fee schedules and insurance companies.
Trademark Corporation has provided a breakthrough in oral-health care for intensive-care and extended-care patients. Plak-Vac is the first "patented" oral-evacuator brush that, when attached to the normal head-wall suction units of hospitals, will conveniently, economically and effectively evacuate bacteria, dental plaque, food debris, saliva and other fluids, greatly reducing the hazard of aspiration, chronic halitosis and bacterial infection. Whether debilitated oral health results from drug t
ESPE America reports that Dimension, a unique viscosity, polyvinyl siloxane material for use in the Pentamix System, helps dentists save money while making accurate impressions easier than ever before. Pentamix is said to provide a perfect, homogenous mix in seconds-with just a touch of a button. During the introductory period, dentists can receive over $450 in free material with the introductory kit and $200 back from ESPE by participating in the product-evaluation survey.
Bisco, Inc., makers of ALL-BOND® 2 and ONE-STEP™ Adhesive System, introduces ÆLITEFLO™, low-modulus microhybrid composite. ÆLITEFLO™ is available in 10 VITA® shades, and flows directly to the tooth from a convenient 1.5-gram syringe with disposable, angled, light-proof tips. Light-cured ÆLITEFLO™ features ultra-fine glass fillers, hybridized with sub-micron silica, to provide a polishable, stain-resistant restorative surface. ÆLITEFLO™ is co
A new, 16-page, fully-illustrated catalog of oral-care products is available from Wisdom Toothbrush Company. The brochure shows more than 18 different styles of toothbrushes for adults and children. It also features a line of dental floss, flossing aids, interdental, orthodontic, denture and home-care products. A comparative chart of competitive contract toothbrush-pricing also is illustrated.
Speaking From Experience-You will utilize its principles the day you begin reading it! This management book is dramatically different in its scope and presentation. It proposes a set of standards that are desperately needed today. It illustrates the problems and solutions of management in the real world. Each page covers a single concept, presented in an illustrated fashion. This helps the reader to cut quickly through the text and directly into the conceptual understanding of the subject matter
Automated Payment Service proudly announces the installation of its new Electronic Funds Transfer service. Your practice will no longer be burdened with neither high receivables nor the collection process. Let Automated Payment Service automate your Accounts Receivable Management with our innovative Electronic Funds Transfer service. Our clients now are able to electronically receive payments from their patients at preprogrammed or at designated intervals. Electronic Funds Transfer enables you t
An updated, eight-panel brochure now is available in Spanish on the complete line of Whip Mix gypsum products. This new Spanish four-color brochure includes sections on die materials, model stones, specialty stones, plasters and pumice. Physical properties of each are conveniently summarized in one chart. The brochure also includes new products such as hard rock and resin-rock die stones and new package sizes.
Brasseler adds H73E-120, H251E-120 and H257RE-120 for bench lathes. These three, very popular fungsten-carbide instruments now are available in 1/4" shank. The overall diameter for all three burs is 12 mm. Brasseler designed these instruments for bulk reduction and trimming model stone, plaster and acrylics for prostheses. They cut very aggressively, yet smoothly, and they are long lasting. These new bench-lathe burs are not to be used on metal. Product order numbers are: H73E-120, H251E-120 and
The Lynx low-speed handpiece is designed to minimize patient discomfort while eliminating hand fatigue. Its features include light weight, balanced profile and smooth swivel action. Its vane-type power system is quiet and virtually vibration-free and is versatile to accommodate Doriot or ISO angles with powerful torque, suitable for all low-speed procedures. The Lynx low-speed handpiece is fully-warranted for one year, two additional years for labor.
Oral-B Laboratories is introducing the first line of children`s toothbrushes, designed to address the motivation and capabilities of early grade-school children and pre-teens. The new Oral-B® Squish Grip™ 20 brush is designed for early grade-schoolers who typically "speed brush." The contoured, soft-grip handle, in bright neon colors, grabs and holds their attention. The Oral-B® Gripper™ 30 brush appeals strongly to pre-teens with a more adult shape and popular teen-age color
Coltène/Whaledent introduces the ParaPostX System: a complete line of posts to accommodate any clinical situation. Each of the four posts in the system incorporates a patented, raised diamond-retention pattern, which provides increased retention and resistance to torque and oblique forces. All ParaPostX System Posts can be used with standard ParaPost drills; now depth-marked at 7 mm, 9 mm and 11 mm from the apical end to help maintain proper post space-depth. ParaPostX System Posts are size
The Toothbrush Neolite is a bright expression of dental health and it provides an alternative to neon. The trouble-free 110v unit comes complete with a satin, black aluminum frame, inline on/off switch and hanging chain. A replaceable-standard fluorescent backlighting duplicates the impact of genuine neon without the usual transformer and burnout problems. The Neolite measures 15 inches x 30 inches.
InfoSoft, Inc. announces the release of an abbreviated version of its highly acclaimed dental practice-management system, Soft-Dent. SoftDent Express™ has all the basic features of the popular practice-management system, but without the advanced practice-analysis capabilities. With an emphasis on accurate billing, faithful re-care tracking, comprehensive insurance-processing of both electronic and paper claims and expedient patient checkouts, this 32-bit, Windows 95®-based program meet
Cetylite Industries, Inc., manufacturers of topical anesthetics, infection-control products and specialized dental products, has been serving the dental professions since it first introduced Cetacaine topical anesthetic to the market over 50 years ago. Created specifically to produce anesthesia on all accessible mucous membranes, Cetacaine has withstood the test of time as a leading product for rapid pain control and suppression of the gag reflex. The anesthetic spray has been improved with the
The FBI (Fresh Breath Institute) is pleased to announce its investigative test: The Bad Breath Detective. This bacteriological test is patent-pending. It will afford the dental professional with a means of identifying patients who colonize levels of bacteria that form VSCs (volatile sulfur compounds) found in halitosis. The test consists of two microcentrifuge tubes containing a culture medium, sterile cotton-tipped applicators and an instruction guide on how to administer the test. Test result
Technical tips, reference materials and exposure techniques to assist dental practitioners are part of an updated 1996 Product Catalog and Reference Guide, available from Eastman Kodak Company. The 64-page, color-coded catalog is divided into three sections-imaging, local anesthetics and educational and reference aids-making it easy to locate information or place an order. The catalog lists Kodak`s toll-free number for technical information, and has a handy index and ordering guide.
The Open Spaces Dental Pillow helps orthodontic patients who wear headgear sleep comfortably; and comfortable patients usually become compliant patients. The patented pillows are hand-designed with an open space to accommodate orthodontic headgear without applying pressure to tender mouths or jaws. Show your patients that you care. . . give them one of our brochures and let them decide.
Flow X-Ray`s new, ultra-soft film has ultra-flexible edges for maximum patient comfort. The boxes also have been color-coded to the film for easier identification. Flow offers four styles of vinyl-packet adult film to meet your every need: D speed DV-58 (single-film packets) and DV-57 (double-film packets), E speed EV-58 (single) and EV-57 (double).
ASKO front-loading, tumble-action washers use one-third the water and one-half the detergent of top-loaders, yet clean better and are kinder to clothes. Faster spin speeds cut dryer time and energy costs. Chip, rust and corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel tubs are warranted for 25 years. Smaller exterior size permits installation of these full-capacity units under a counter or stacked in a closet. Condenser-dryer model eliminates need for external venting.
Mist Instruments, Inc. introduces the syringe-tip switch kit. Use the kit to replace the hex-style, syringe-tip nut with the new slimline nut. Once in place, there is no need to loosen it for tip removal or insertion. The design allows for pressure vent, preventing "blow-out." Instructions and parts are available in a kit to switch five complete syringes. There is no need to remove the tip adapter already in place; simply push the tip in to secure and pull the autoclavable tip to remove. The cos
A unique, patented, in-line, water-treatment system, that will convert any ordinary tap water to crystal-clear, safe, decontaminated water, is available from Dentco Research & Development Corporation. The DUWL leaves your water free of organic contamination from such sources as bacteria, viruses, molds and harmful cysts, and also removes lead, chlorine and other inorganic deposits from the source water. The secret is the powerful technology in the UV+C™, an exclusive, long-lasting, hard-gla
The Smart Sequencer™ MIC-4000 efficiently controls multiple compressor installations and maintains stable system pressure. The MIC-4000 prevents simultaneous start-up and loading of compressors. This reduces current spikes, offering considerable power savings. In the event of a power failure, the MIC-4000 automatically restarts the compressor, retaining its pre-programmed memory. This sequencer also alternates base-load and peak-load compressors to ensure that the compressors accumulate equ
Pearls for your Practice
Pearl #1-The Block Inlay Bridge by Aesthetic Porcelain Studios (Figure 1). We all have been searching for the conservative, esthetic inlay bridge for years. I had limited success with the Maryland bridge, and the esthetics certainly left something to be desired. Today, patients are be-coming more and more demanding. They question why we must prepare teeth for full coverage, and they expect the same vitality, chroma and hues that they have in their veneers or all-ceramic crowns in their crown and
Practice Success
Scratch that title! The term infection control is negative and we have to stop using it. Instead, begin to refer to it as patient protection. Patient protection is a positive term, which certainly sounds a whole lot better.
During a treatment conference (case presentation) patients listen to your every word. The problem: They sometimes interpret what you say or do, differently than you intended.
Tax Q&A
Over the past several years, I have paid my disability-insurance premiums personally, so that the benefits will be tax-free if I am disabled. However, at the end of each policy year, if I have not been disabled, my professional corporation reimburses me for the disability-insurance premiums paid during the prior policy year. In this manner, the premiums end up being paid with pre-tax (tax-deductible) dollars. In the event that I was disabled, no reimbursement would be received for that year, and
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People with gum disease may be able to use antibiotics and avoid surgery and tooth extraction, according to a new study. The research, backed by the National Institute of Dental Health, found that scaling and deep cleaning of the teeth and gums, combined with short-term antibiotics, dramatically reduced the need for gum surgery and extractions. The research, by the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, showed drug treatment also spared 690 of the 783 teeth originally recommended for surger
About 41 million people in the United States, most of them middle-class workers, had trouble getting some type of health care, ranging from surgery to eyeglasses to mental-health care in 1994-95, according to a new study by Project HOPE, a health-care think tank. The survey of 3,450 people in 1994-95 found that dental care was the most difficult for people to obtain. About 8.5 percent reported not being able to get the care when they thought they needed it.
A health-care bill that would help people get insurance is stalled. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, R-Kan. and Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., would allow people to carry their insurance with them when they change jobs. But, the legislation is not moving, in part because of extra amendments attached to it. The American Dental Association is supporting one amendment that would allow taxpayers to set up tax-free Medical Savings Accounts to pay their medical bills, including dental bills
Eliminating adult dental benefits from a state`s Medicaid program could lead to a substantial increase in dental visits to hospital emergency departments, according to an ADA study. The study of Maryland`s decision to cut costs found a 21.8 percent increase in emergency room dental visits by adults in Maryland. Maryland eliminated Medicaid reimbursements to private-practice dentists for treatment of adults experiencing dental emergencies. "The Maryland study is especially instructive as Congress
The American Dental Association will offer temporary dues waivers to dentists called to active duty in the UN`s peacekeeping mission in Bosnia.
I was running on my treadmill and watching the NBA on NBC when I came to a wonderful "Ah Hah" experience. The experience that brings cause and effect together in the twinkling of an eye. The experience that manifests the profound practical knowledge we call wisdom. Marv Albert, the announcer, was talking about the popular Orlando Magic player, Penny Hardaway, and how he became a member of The Magic.
I have good news and I have some bad news. First, the bad news. We appear to have lost control of dentistry. This happened about five years ago and we didn`t even realize it as it was happening.
A lack of office space due to a growing practice is a common reason dentists point to for building a new office or renovating their current space. Faced with that problem, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, general dentist Barry Rosenthal decided to solve it once and for all with one giant step, er...jump: "I built a new office that increased my working space from 920 square feet and five operatories to 4,200 square feet and nine operatories. Nowa- days, even with 14 staff members, we don`t feel crowded.
It`s Monday in your office and it is extremely busy. Mr. Jones is in one operatory for recementing of a crown. Ms. Smith is in another operatory with your assistant for impressions. The third operatory is set up for your next appointment, an emergency patient. Things are moving along slowly and you call your assistant into the operatory. Rushing in, your assistant dispenses enough bonding agent to use for 10 composites. While you are thinking about the expense of that new bonding agent, you reac
Advertising is becoming a more acceptable tool to promote a practice and the fees of advertising dentists are higher for the most part, according to results of Dental Economics` 1996 Fee Survey. The study examined fees for 46 services in 1995.
The first priority every dental practice should establish is to maintain the highest standard of customer (patient) service. I`ve come to this conclusion after polling hundreds of other people while traveling. I ask them what it is that they enjoy most about their dentists and what it was that kept them going back. The overwhelming response credits the pleasant, friendly atmosphere and a comprehensive, easily-understood case treatment.
The three letters (NSF) can hurt, especially when they mean "insufficient funds" on a patient`s check that the bank has returned. How can we decide which checks might be good or which might have odds of never yielding a dime?
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Editor's Note
The dental practice of the future is already here-although we may not yet recognize it. The winds of change will cause some drifting, and not one of us knows precisely what will last and what will be temporary. There is much concern over the impact of managed care. Managed care need not be the determining factor in the makeup of tomorrow`s dental practices.
Viewpoint
Dentistry is coming under increasing assault by outside forces of great strength and size. The list of administrative agencies, insurance companies, lawyers, legislators and patient advocacy groups that seek to dictate how we practice is growing at an alarming rate. Most dentists are familiar with the alphabet soup of organizations that are pressuring us--PPOs, HMOs, OSHA, OPD, Esq. and mandatory CE-to name a few. While they all tax our ability to practice with autonomy, coexisting with these
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