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Henry Schein, Inc. introduces a new line of Disposable Aspirator Surgical Tips. The new product is made of a sturdy and durable white, pure polyethylene, which prevents it from collapsing during surgical procedures. The tips are designed with a positive, 30-degree angle for optimum performance, patient comfort and to minimize tissue blockage. They are autoclavable to 250 F and available in two sizes.
Since 1986, ShowerFloss has offered a practical answer to anyone with flossing problems. Convenient shower location is conducive to daily use, assuring patient compliance. Unlike competitive products, once installed, no further setup or cleanup is required. Messy counters and splashed mirrors are eliminated. With control of pressure and temperature, it is excellent for cleaning implants, braces, bridgework, gum massage and flushing pockets of any depth. Patented - FDA-allowed - 5-year warranty
SmartPractice, the nation`s leader in innovative practice-building and patient-communication products for the dental office, announces the release of its "1996 Practice Building Ideas for Dental Professionals Catalog." Filled with hundreds of new products, as well as thousands of already-proven practice promoters, this colorful catalog features more than 90 new card designs, 10 new books and videos, 12 new magnets and nearly one dozen new toothbrushes.
Tulsa Dental Products introduces a new series of revolutionary nickel-titanium shaping files that automatically create predefined, tapered shapes in root canals. The Files of Greater Taper (GT) Hand File Series features four, variably-tapered fines having from three to six times the taper of standard ISO files. One advantage of the GT files over standard instruments is their wider taper design: In many cases, a single GT file can be used to shape the entire canal. This dramatically reduces the n
New Image Industries, Inc. and EagleSoft Incorporated will jointly develop and market an integrated clinical-dental software solution that will be an interface providing a range of capabilities when utilized with New Image`s intraoral dental cameras. The new product will be integrated with the New Image family of intraoral dental cameras and with Select, EagleSoft`s practice-management software. It will provide an integrated interface for tooth and periodontal charting, image management, patient
Skin Barrier is a nontoxic, moisturizing, protective skin cream which provides a protective barrier to help prevent contact dermatitis caused by latex gloves. It provides protection for up to four hours, even with repeated hand-washing, and protects skin from stains, chemicals, detergents, disinfectants, acids, alkalines, latex gloves and glove powder, solvents and many other harsh agents. It is ideal for use in the dental office or lab, as well as for numerous other uses in the clinic and home.
Caring hands-those that treat, soothe, manipulate, dress or feed-are busy hands. Illness-causing bacteria thrive on the hands of people who take care of others, leaving personnel highly susceptible to numerous diseases, including colds and flu. A new product is taking the lead in convenient hand-cleansing. SaniVera™ Instant Hand Sanitizing Gel with Aloe Vera is highly effective in preventing the transmission of germs.
Free details are available on Linda Miles` Business & Leadership Conferences for 1996. This high-content, two-day educational experience is second only to their in-office consultation. You and your staff will be inspired to strive for excellence and your practice`s true potential. Find out why this program has consistently earned rave reviews and outstanding results. The Leadership Conference will be held June 6-7, and the Business Conference will be held Aug. 15-16 and Oct. 24-25 in Virginia Be
Roydent Dental Products introduces its new, microsurgical instruments. Each of the instruments is manufactured of the highest quality stainless steel. Roydent offers a wide range of round and straight-handled needle-holders, scissors and pliers. The self-locking Castroviejo needle-holders allow the doctor exceptional tactile control and are ideal for intricate suturing with 5-0 and 6-0 sutures.
CareCreditsm, a dedicated health-care credit card, now is endorsed by the four largest state dental associations in the country. CareCreditsm enables dental practices to offer a flexible payment plan for their patients while improving cash flow and profits. The time, expense and stress of collecting outstanding balances also are eliminated for the practice. CareCreditsm offers patients, whose VISA and Mastercards are at their limits, an additional payment option. Founded in 1987, CareCreditsm pr
Video Dental Concepts announces the creation of a division called Video Dental Supply. VDS is a distributor of intraoral video cameras and components serving the increasing needs of dentists and their imaging problems. VDS is a reseller for Hitachi, Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba Elmo, Chiu, Quality Aspirators, Laserex, Cardinal, Grous Fiberoptics, Fotovix and computer hardware.
Med et al Development introduces a gentle and effective way to stop thumb-sucking. T-Guard (Thumbguard) is the only noninvasive treatment that is clinically-proven to be highly effective (more than 90 percent success rate). T-Guard requires zero chair time and is well accepted by patients and parents alike. Expand your practice.
Steri-Lotion, a new addition to Steri-Lube products, is available exclusively for the dental profession by the manufacturer of Steri-Lube. Guaranteed to relieve chapping, skin flaking and irritation caused by latex gloves. Contains no glycerine, mineral oil, silicones or lanolin. Absorbs immediately and is both fragrance- and dye-free and rich in aloe vera and Vitamin E. Steri-Lotion carries Steri-Lube`s unconditional money-back guaranty.
Wolf-Gordon revolutionizes the design community with its new, innovative and eclectic wall-panel system: Acoustical Panel Concepts. These acoustical wall panels, ceiling baffles and tackable surfaces can be fabric- or vinyl-wrapped. With vinyl coverings, a special perforation technique is used that allows the superior acoustical qualities to come through. The selection of the material to cover the type of panel chosen will enhance the beauty and versatility of this product. The collection is c
EON Systems announces the release of "The Appointment Wizard!" It is a complete stand-alone scheduling and patient-recall system developed specially for the dental community and is a 32-bit Windows 95™ and Windows NT™ application. It also will run under Windows 3.x™. This software is offered free to the first 1,000 dentists who respond. (There is a shipping and handling charge.) A 486 DX2 66 or faster is recommended.
Two pointed cone shapes have been added to the company`s economical NEO DIAMOND line of single-patient-use, diamond instruments. Referred to as #1310.3 and #1314.8 shapes, the instruments are available in coarse, medium and fine grit. The complete line includes 46 shapes, in various grits, with friction-grip shanks.
Ivoclar Vivadent announces the introduction of the Vivalux® II-a redesigned cordless halogen polymerization light that includes two handpieces and one charging stand that can be placed centrally for convenience in the office setting. The Vivalux® II was developed by Ivoclar North America in response to customer demand for a reliable cordless polymerization light with adequate light intensity, quick recharge and the ability to use multiple probe tips. Benefits of this cordless light inc
An analytical device that measures the concentration of sulfides in a patient`s mouth is providing a key to the growth of a new dental-treatment area-that of curing bad breath. The "Halimeter," created by Interscan Corporation, is an electronic device that provides an indication of the extent of the halitosis problem. Research has indicated that hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, other thiols and dimethyl sulfide, generally referred to as volatile sulfur compounds (VSC), are the principal cause
Coltène/Whaledent announces the availability of a new video on the Pindex® and Accu-Trac® product lines. Pindex® uses dowel pins with a drilling machine and Accu-Trac® uses an interlocking tray system to create precision models and dies. This free video contains step-by-step procedures that can be used for training and it also serves as a good introduction to these products. Both product lines are available on the same video cassette, Catalog No. V-53.
Glass-free tubing gives this system lightweight flexibility unmatched in the industry. High quality means longer life than today`s traditional power or fiber-optic systems. Designed for field installation, its miniature size fits inside the control head and no extra wiring or switches are required. Variable light intensity, this 24V kit will drive up to four handpieces, activated individually as you lift them from the hanger-no overheating. Special combo tubing is supplied with its own bulb, plu
The Harry J. Bosworth Company recently introduced a new addition to its growing line of orthodontic materials. The new Bo-Box is a pocket-size case fabricated to hold and protect orthodontic appliances. These retainer cases are constructed of rigid plastic in five bold, bright colors. Bo-Boxes have premolded ID areas for patient`s name and phone number. The interior snaps allow for a secure closure and ventilation holes keep appliances dry and free of moisture.
The Lynx 333 and the Lynx KR Kryptonlite Fiber Optic high-speed handpiece are the product of more than 15 years of worldwide research and experience. The result: a lightweight, low-noise, high-torque handpiece with a well-balanced, 24-vane rotor that incorporates a design of a self-locking chuck, tightening your bur while your work.
Lester A. Dine Inc. introduces the next generation of clinical photography with the new Dine Digital Macro Camera. The Dine Digital is a simple-to-use, fixed-focus, close-up camera. The camera will allow the user to take digital-quality pictures and download them directly to any computer for easy access, analysis, storage and transmission via modem. The Dine Digital is filmless; 48 pictures can be captured at a time and then downloaded in minutes. Images can be printed out on any digital printer
The Renaissance Crown and Bridge System delivers many benefits. It offers outstanding esthetics because there is no dark, metallic oxide to combine with the porcelain. The pliable crown form is pressure-molded to the die for an extremely accurate fit. Total thickness is one-third the thickness of a conventional cast restoration. Cast crown and bridge alloy or precast pontics are joined to Renaissance copings to form bridges and splints. The crown forms are precisely and consistently manufactured
The new Micro SWP Sterile Water Pump eliminates patient exposure to water-line pathogens and municipal-water contaminants by supplying sterile water to the procedure site. The SWP connector attaches between the handpiece and the existing handpiece-tubing coupler, bypassing the regular water supply as it delivers sterile water to the handpiece. To protect against patient cross-contamination, the SWP utilizes an external, nonretractable peristaltic pump.
A new tooth-preserving system from 3M Health Care improves the chances that avulsed (completely knocked-out) teeth can be successfully replanted and thrive. 3M Save-A-Tooth emergency tooth-preserving system is a revolutionary product that protects, nourishes and revives avulsed teeth for replantation by dentists.
Designed to be an easy-to-use, instant camera, Polaroid`s Macro 5 SLR is a fully automatic, single-lens-reflex camera designed for close-up photography in a wide variety of professional and applied-imaging disciplines. It combines low cost with sophisticated optics and an advanced exposure and strobe-lighting system to produce self-developing Polaroid instant-color prints with push-button ease. The fully-integrated camera incorporates all features necessary to produce close-up, instant, color
The success of Studiolinesm Dental Laboratories is based on their performance in the IPS Empress full-ceramic restorations, milling, fixed/removable implant cases. Studioline`s mission of excellence is based on its aggressive, state-of-the-art education, tailored to each specialist. Studioline utilizes the latest generation of glass ceramics, reinforced with leucite. Preshaded billets are vacuum-pressed in ultra-precise molds, created by the lost-wax process. They precisely match the nuances of
The Value Cart from Platinum Dental Systems is fully integrated with built-in components, including a clean water supply; quiet, oil-less air compressor; and dry suction pump with waste-handling system. The unit plugs into a standard electrical outlet and does not require any plumbing or installation. The cart is available through local dealers and distributors.
Pearls for your Practice
Pearl #1 - Instrument Wrappers by McKenzie Management. Infection-control guidelines have been a part of our everyday routine since 1987. Carrying out these rules has caused dentists to become "disposable-crazy." Hospitals figured out long ago that disposables are cost-prohibitive. As a result, procedure instrument wraps are used widely by hospitals and by the military. The number of patients seen per day in a dental office requires a quick turnaround time on instruments, lending them to the wrap
Practice Success
It is incredible how much computers have changed our lives in such a short time. It seems like just yesterday that you had a computer only if you were rich, and if you did have one, you didn`t know what to do with it.
If a new employee doesn`t have a good attitude about work or the right personality for your practice, it`s unlikely on-the-job training is going to make a difference. An easier, more cost-effective alternative is to recruit the right people at the outset.
Tax Q&A
Recently, one of my valued employees admitted to me that she and her husband have not filed income-tax returns for several years. Since she is a valuable employee, I would like to see what I could do to keep her from going to jail. What are her options?
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Dr. William Ten Pas, president of the American Dental Association, testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee in February, urging Congress not to cut back programs that would hurt dentists and the delivery of dental care. He told the subcommittee that the downsizing in the federal government would adversely impact dental programs that receive federal dollars. Currently, the federal government picks up the tab for about 2.7 percent of all dental-care expenditures, but cutting it any mor
The American Dental Association is urging 5,000 dentists in 16 states to write their lawmakers in support of legislation to reform the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The legislation would exempt from random inspections small businesses whose injury or lost work-day rates fall below the national average and reduce penalties for nonserious violations.
The Veterans Health Administration scratched plans to eliminate 10 percent of its general-dentistry resident slots after protests from the ADA and others.
President Clinton has signed into law the Defense Appropriations Bill, which will set up a new dental benefit for reservists. The Defense Department is expected to come up with a plan by Oct. 1 on how to provide dental coverage for more than one million reservists. It guarantees that the reservist would pay no more than $20 a month in premiums for coverage. The benefit was prompted by the military`s experience during the Persian Gulf War in 1991 when hundreds of Reserve and National Guard units
In other ADA news, the association sent letters to the National Governor`s Association and every member of Congress, criticizing the NGA plan to restructure Medicaid and cut back on dental care for the poor. The governor`s proposal would guarantee dental services to children only through age 12 and allow the states to decide how much and what kind of services. "The past three decades have clearly shown that states, when faced with budgetary constraints, have curtailed or eliminated Medicaid adul
In other OSHA news, the agency has issued new enforcement guidelines to protect workers against hazards posed by tuberculosis. "OSHA has taken this action to control occupational exposures to TB because the incidence of the disease has increased 14 percent since 1985, reversing a 30-year downward trend," said Joseph Dear, assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. The agency will continue to inspect for occupational exposure to TB in response to employee complaints or as a part of industrial-hygiene
When we think of organization, we think of efficiency, neatness, increased pride and, most of all, improved profits. After consulting with or visiting hundreds of practices, a common element has become increasingly apparent in my observations. Uncluttered practices operate more smoothly, retain staff longer and produce more per hour. Clutter gives patients the wrong impression of a practice`s attention to detail.
It has been estimated that in more than 20 percent of medical-malpractice cases, flawed or incomplete medical records have made it impossible for the accused physician to defend himself. If dentists think we have a higher standard than that, we deceive ourselves. The percentage of inadequate records, if anything, is apt to be higher. Why does it matter?
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Viewpoint
Casting about for topics, I find the slot for praising managed-care programs is wide open. At last, I can jump to the loyal opposition with authority and experience. I come to the aid of hapless colleagues flagellated by a bad press.
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