2024 saw dentists continue to bring new, high-value services to their practices. Read on to review some of the key trends and innovations that are transforming modern dentistry.
The Benefits of Next-Gen Midmark Sterilizers
See why next-generation Midmark sterilizers are a smart investment.
Elevate Patient Engagement with a Scan
As a dentist, you know that patients play a vital role in promoting positive outcomes. Engaging your patients is key to helping them make informed decisions and accepting your recommended...
How to Choose Your Diagnostic Imaging Technology
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Primeprint™ Solution – 3D Printing Simplified
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Empowering Optimal Patient Care Through Advanced Equipment and Technology
By David Rice, DDS
How Patterson Helped Drs. Monica and John Shook Open a Dream Practice
If you want to understand the power of equipment and technology backed by Patterson’s expertise and support, look no further than Shook Family Dental in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Newly out...
Delivery Units: Choose Based on Comfort, Efficiency
With both traditional and Continental® styles, A-dec has delivery units for any clinician’s preference.
Pediatric Dentists: 4 Reasons to Invest in Solea
As a pediatric dentist, providing a welcoming, calming environment for patients is at the heart of what you do. Yet there are times when tots, kids and teens react with...
Solea Pediatric Peer Perspective
Two pediatric dentists share how Convergent Dental’s innovative Solea all-tissue dental laser has transformed their dental patient care for the better.
Living the Digital Dream with 3D Printing
Do you dream of owning a completely digital dental office? Investing in 3D printing might just be the ticket to get you there.
How Dr. Mohamed Ali Built a High-Tech Destination for Patients with Patterson
When Mohamed Ali, DDS, was just out of dental school in 2018, he dreamed of opening a startup practice. “Whenever I had a little time on the weekend or Friday afternoon, I was doing research and building ideas,” he says. With the support of Patterson, Ali quickly brought his vision to life with the opening […]
Monthly Bulletin: Dive into 3D Printer Technology
This post contains excerpts from four recent articles from Advantage by Patterson Dental magazine about 3D printing technology in the dental office. Peer Product Perspectives We recently spoke with Dr....
3 Surprising Benefits of Intraoral Scanning
When deciding whether to invest in new technology, practices often get stuck on the question of cost/ROI and miss the bigger picture. Considering the intraoral scanner, making the move to...
Start Achieving Your Dental Practice Goals – with an Intraoral Scanner
While every dental practice is unique, most successful practices set goals. At the start of the year, you and your dental team may rally around a set of goals, but...
3 Reasons To Explore Tech-Savvy Cavity Prep
When it comes to run-of-the-mill procedures performed in offices across the world, it can be easy to stick to what you know. After all, traditional burs and handpieces are a...
Single-Visit Dentistry: There’s No Time To Waste
Dental teams have faced many challenges over the past several years – in particular, how to care for patients and keep their office doors open amid a global pandemic. One...
Starting Out On The Next Level
How Patterson helped launch a new practice already invested in the technology of the future
The Key To Confident Diagnoses And Improved Case Acceptance
All content provided by DEXIS The challenge: If I could see more, I could treat more. Effective treatment depends on detecting problems early. But poor image quality can delay diagnosis,...
Too Noisy? Try This Vacuum and Compressor Duo
Article courtesy of A-dec and Dental Product Shopper Quieter than human conversation, A-dec’s innovative air compressor and dry dental vacuum provide a space-saving solution to noisy, crowded mechanical rooms Noise...
Innovation In Dental 3D Printing: A Welcome Advancement
All content provided by Dentsply Sirona. Introduction to Dental 3D Printing A quick search on Google for 3D dental printers will result in pages of information on the subject and...
Plumbed Versus Portable Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation: Which Is Best?
Want to offer nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation to your dental patients? Nitrous oxide offers a perfect way to put adults and pediatric patients at ease during procedures. It can also serve...
Ergonomic dental chairs and stools: Key features for pain-free dentistry
As a profession, dentistry includes repetitive reaching, twisting and turning that can lead to chronic back and neck pain. However, a good set of core equipment will enable and encourage comfortable patient positioning and provide excellent access to the patient’s oral cavity. Learn about the ergonomics of dental stools and patient chairs from A-dec.
The power of using CBCT with CAD/CAM solutions to elevate implant procedures
On their own, 3D cone beam computed tomography and CAD/CAM solutions are powerful tools. Put them together and you can elevate your practice and patient experience to a whole new level.
How a fully-integrated CAD/CAM solution can fuel dental practice growth
For the dentist, a fully-integrated CAD/CAM solution means a practice can perform a wide variety of procedures in a more accurate, fast and easy way. Hear from some of the top dentists in the country who credit their investment in CAD/CAM technology as a main reason for practice growth.
Improving practice health and wellness with ergonomic equipment from A-dec
One way to promote health and safety in the dental setting is through sound office design and the right equipment. A-dec has the ergonomic equipment dental practices need to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
Convergent Dental’s Solea Sleep CO2 all-tissue laser: A key technology for an airway-only treatment center
As a partner at Gentling Dental Care in Rochester, Minn., Ryan Henrichsen, DDS, MAGD, found himself building many mandibular advancement devices, treating TMJ issues and focusing more on the airway component of these conditions. Henrichsen eventually opened Respira – Airway, Snoring, & TMJ in January 2021.
Dental Unit Waterline and Evacuation System Safety
Dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) and evacuation systems are an invaluable asset in the dental operatory. But evacuation lines can become a source of cross-contamination because they serve as ideal breeding grounds for biofilm. To ensure safe DUWL use, dental professionals must adopt a three-pronged approach to battle biofilm at its source.
3 Things Hygienists Should Consider When Investing in Instruments and Equipment
By allowing hygienists to select and purchase products, a practice can take advantage of their hygienist’s professional expertise, answering important questions about what equipment is needed and how these choices will work best to treat patients. Here are three key considerations to make when selecting hygiene equipment.
Maximize Practice Productivity and Conserve PPE with the Solea Laser
The Solea all-tissue dental laser opens up a new level of productivity for your practice. From workflow to scheduling, the Solea laser helps your practice achieve more each day while also conserving personal protective equipment (PPE) in the process.
This post was updated April 2023.
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