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September 2 though September 9, 2012 Gain insider knowledge from the masters of tooth whitening, Dr. Jaimeé Morgan and Ms. Shannon Pace Brinker, to boost your business and give your patients outstanding results! Ports of call in Cabo San Lucas … Continue reading
Introducing Lava™ Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative: A New Class of CAD/CAM Material
Fast and tough material for CEREC®, E4D® and Straumann. 3M ESPE‚ introduces Lava™ Ultimate CAD/CAM Restorative, a unique new CAD/CAM material with long-lasting esthetics and performance. Based on 3M ESPE’s renowned nanotechnology, Lava Ultimate CAD/CAM restorative offers a … Continue reading
Whitening: Gateway to Doing More Ideal Dentistry
by Gary Takacs Recently, I wrote a blog post about five specific strategies that can help your practice grow in a soft economy. The first strategy I recommended was to make whitening a core element of your practice. In this … Continue reading
OptraGates
by Shannon Pace Brinker CDA, CDD The OptraGate retractor could be referred to as an assistant to the assistant. It is useful in many procedures including the following: orthodontics, restorative treatments, photography, laser treatments, tooth whitening (bleaching), professional tooth cleaning, … Continue reading
Post Operative Homecare
by Shannon Pace Brinker CDA, CDD After tooth preparation is done, provisional restorations are placed to protect and seal the tooth structure. Provisional restorations also support and manage gum tissue while the final restorations are being fabricated. Explain fully to … Continue reading
The Two Shade Rule
by Lee Ann Brady August 11, 2011 Original Posting Date A common question I get is what the best material is to restore discolored teeth. We have an enormous number of really great materials available today for both veneers and … Continue reading
The OptraGate Retractor; An Assistant to the Assistant
By Shannon Pace Brinker The OptraGate retractor could be referred to as an assistant to the assistant. It is useful in many procedures including the following: orthodontics, restorative treatments, photography, laser treatments, tooth whitening (bleaching), professional tooth cleaning, dental imaging … Continue reading
Wanted: Whiter, Brighter Teeth | Demand for Teeth Whitening
by Tiffany Stronghart American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry AACD members say they expect the demand for teeth whitening to increase this year. Teeth whitening seems to be on everyone’s wish list—and this momentum is likely to continue through 2011, according to … Continue reading
Becoming a Whitening Specialist in your practice
By Shannon Pace Brinker At our office, we are proud to offer several tooth whitening options to our patients, including in-office and take-home systems. Each of these options has been chosen for the consistent results and comfort they provide to … Continue reading


