Dental News and Product Procedures

With more than 30 years' experience in the dental profession, Tree Mainella has seen her fair share of dental products come and go. This one stands the test of time.

Widespread use of single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) has created significant environmental challenges. See how Medicom is looking for solutions.

One dentist shares why he’s used Coltene’s ParaPost System for over 3 decades to perform successful post and core buildups—saving countless teeth from extractions

Any cleaning protocol adopted by a dental practice needs a solid plan behind it to ensure every area in the operatory is consistently cleaned and disinfected after each patient. See the color-coded approach.

Clean dental evacuation lines lead to more air flow from the dental vacuum allowing aerosols to be efficiently mitigated. Using a proper solution and engineering device is critical in creating a safer dental visit.

When performing interproximal restorations, a well-designed dental matrix is an essential tool for ensuring optimal results. See how SafeMatrix performs while also adding comfort.

What is AQL? AQL stands for Acceptance Quality Limit. In terms of gloves, it is the quality assurance measure set by ASTM, EN and ISO to ensure the gloves are free from pinholes. On a standard manufacturing line that produces thousands of disposable gloves each day, it is inevitable that some gloves have tiny pinhole defects. 

This is an exciting moment in handpiece technology. See how form meets function and rises to the advances being made in other areas, like the materials we need to be able to cut.

Easy Technique for Closing Small Black Triangles. This patient complained that “It always looks like I have something stuck in my teeth”.

Going to the dentist for a simple procedure can be difficult for patients with dental fears. Common fears are related to pain and not knowing what to expect. 

Once a tooth is extracted, have your patients bite down on the SteriPocket to help stop the bleeding.

Individuals working in the dental field have a high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive motions that lead to strain and fatigue. Mary Govoni, breaks down the basics of MSD risk factors in dentistry and offers valuable insights.