Gotta love the kid

Anyone who hasn’t seen “David After the Dentist” must watch it now. Then, go buy the T-shirt that will make you the hippest doc around. Part of the proceeds goes to Operation Smile and the ADA’s Give Kids a Smile programs.

Twitterblasting the dentist

Alas, no matter how sexy dentistry gets, people still hate going.  Click here to see what I mean.

When a Cadilac ain’t a Cadilac any more

“Old truths [in endodontics] have a way of morphing into something less than ideal when we consider what is going on around those old ideas. New techniques and insights interact with each other bringing forth better approaches to endodontic treatment by making them safer, more effective efficient and affordable.” – Dr. Barry Lee  Musikant in a great article from Dentalcompare.com.

Congrats, you gorgeous DPR

Congrats to fomer colleagues at DPR for winning the APEX Award for Best Redesign. Excellent work all!

Good sign for digital impressioning

There are some interesting signs in Dentaltown’s current equipment poll, not the least of which is the faith shown in growing market interest in digital impressioning.  One third of the Townies who responded picked the category as the most likely to gain market share in the coming year.

I’ve long felt that these systems–Cadent iTero  and 3M’s Chairside Oral Scanner–marked the most sensible continuation of the trend toward digital dentistry, cutting out consumables, increasing accuracy and speed and improving the patient experience. It’s good to see the faith of these dentists in the technology’s application. Surprisingly, the bulk of respondents aren’t young Turks… almost half of the respondents have been in practice more than 20 years, far outstripping any other demo. As always, keep in mind that the answers are provided by a self-selecting and small group of Internet savvy dentists (about 600 respondents overall.) Still, it’s a good sign for an intriguing technology.

Check Dentaltown more for more results or to add your opinions.

Changes at the top at DPR

Longtime publisher and general manager Richard Fischer has left the helm at DPR and Advanstar Dental Media. Tight lips mean little news about what brought on the change, but declining ad revenue throughout the market has made goings tough for any dental publisher.

While Fischer’s methods rattled some in the market, there is little argument that his innovations changed the way dental media is delivered. I always knew him as a visionary, and I’m sure whatever market he winds up in will be better… and stranger… for his presence.

More on the new DPR Publisher as news is released. I hope to get an interview with him and get the scoop on his approach to dental.

Kick back and enjoy the products

Feel like catching up on the hot new products without sitting through sales calls? Check out the new Summer Video Newsletter from Dentalcompare.com.

Dentalcompare, by far the most innovative group in dental media, has compiled a series of video demos laying out the hottest releases in restorative and aesthetic materials, CAD/CAM, implants, equipment, digital imaging, orthodontics and more. Drs. David Hornbrook, Howard Glazer and Bret Jacobson lead the way in great presentations on proucts from Ivoclar’s new mix for Empress to indepth looks at materials and technology from Bisco, Cadent, Shofu, Schick and more.

While you’re there, be sure to subscribe to Dentalcompare’s newsletters covering every aspect of your practice and product needs.

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