by Dr. Joe Blaes, Editor
It is always difficult to pick a "best" list, particularly when I feel that every "Pearl" that I have written in 2010 is the best. This year I have chosen 19 to present to you. They are listed in no particular order.Social Networking Solutions from Officite – Officite will build profiles on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and YouTube with regular updates and fresh content. There's no extra effort on your part and you'll reap measurable results from the best marketing the Internet has to offer. Infusing this technology into your practice helps distinguish you from the competition, engage you with existing and prospective patients, and grow your practice faster. Call (800) 655-9819 or visit www.officite.com/products/socialnetworking.
The KODAK 1500 Intraoral Camera by Carestream Dental – This camera deliversprecise, true-to-life images and provides the powerful visual evidence you need to educate patients and make more accurate diagnoses. The camera's one-button image capture, combined with an autofocus, ensures clear, detailed images each and every time. The Kodak 1500 camera's wireless version provides complete freedom of movement. With USB connectivity, share the docking station between treatment rooms. So you can use the camera anytime and anywhere you need it. Call (800) 944-6365 or visit www.carestreamdental.com.Picasso Lite™ Soft Tissue Dental Laser from AMD LASERS™ – Like to have a laser but worried about
ZEN Cordless Prophy POLISHING SYSTEM from Discus –This is a powerful prophy polishing system that eliminates cord clutter and drag. It has a lightweight design, wireless foot pedal, and lithium battery that powers the ZEN all day. The autoclavable barrier shells and disposable angles simplify infection control. ZEN, which is 16 grams lighter than the market leader, gives hygienists the lighter handpiece that they have been looking for all these years. Order by calling (800) 422-9448 or visiting www.discusdental.com/zen.STYLUS™ ATC from Midwest® – The Stylus™ ATC automatically optimizes power to eliminate stalling, and it
Dental Risk Management: The Doctor/Patient Relationship by IneedCE.com – This course is written by an acknowledged expert in dental lawsuits – Laurance Jerrold, DDS, JD. The nature of the doctor/patient relationship essentially forms a simple contract. There are legal ways to terminate a doctor/patient relationship. It is important to follow a number of steps, and to avoid being found to have abandoned a patient. Take a test for the course and submit it electronically for CE credits. Go to www.IneedCE.com for more information.DemiPlus Curing Light with Periodic Level Shifting (PLS) by Kerr Dental – This curing light drives cool,
Symmetry IQ™ 3000 Multifunctional Piezo Device from Hu-Friedy – My hygienists have been using piezoelectric scalers for more than 15 years, and they will not switch. I gave them the Symmetry IQ to evaluate. They were thrilled with the user-friendly touchpad controls that have three color-coded, predefined power settings for a variety of scaling procedures. The unit has a smooth, easy-to-clean surface that makes infection control easy, and is combined with a comprehensive group of tip designs. Order from your dealer or visit www.hu-friedy.com or call (800) Hu-Friedy.COMFORTdrive® from KaVo Dental – Many women dentists are challenged when using an electric handpiece
Sylc™ SmarTip by Osspray – Now rebuild damaged tooth structure while reducing hypersensitivity with Sylc Therapeutic Prophy Powder (powered by NovaMin technology). Sylc's formulation occludes open tubules while removing stains. It's sodium-free, so there are no high blood pressure contraindications or salty tastes. Sylc provides immediate and long-lasting relief from hypersensitivity in one treatment. With the Sylc™ SmarTip Prophy Therapy System, you can quickly convert to an air polisher. Visit www.osspray.com or call (866) 238-9902.
Iso-active™ technology by GlaxoSmithKline – The key benefits of the Aquafresh iso-active foaming gel are a reduction in the level of volatile sulfur compounds, 33% better whitening than a nonwhitening toothpaste, and removal of one-third more stain on interproximal sufaces. Aquafresh also has fluoride to protect against new cavities. The key benefit of the Sensodyne iso-active foaming gel is proven sensitivity relief, even in hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. Since it contains potassium nitrate, which is clinically proven to reduce the pain of sensitive teeth, it will provide sustained pain relief with continuous use. Visit www.dental-professional.com.
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