News >

Straumann receives Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific “2010 Dental Implant Company of the Year” award
Straumann, a global leader in regenerative, restorative and replacement dentistry, was presented with the 2010 Asia Pacific Frost & Sullivan Dental Implant Company of the Year Award.more
International caries detection expert visits Australia
One of France’s most highly qualified dental professionals, Professor Herve Tassery, has given an interesting and informative lecture tour in Australia.more
DPL reviews practicalities of new AHPRA arrangements
AHPRA creates new system for dealing with complaints about health practitioners...more
Ground breaking research
An innovative Australian dental technology for bruxism, temporomandibular disorders, headaches, snoring and sleep apnoea was recently presented at the World Dental Forum in Macau...more
That’s me on the left
Dr Janet Scott, specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross by Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace for service to the Army Reserve...more

Dental Industry Events >

Advanced Occlusal Concepts
Marriott, Sydney
29-10-2011
- 30-10-2011
New 2 day course emphasising the importance of team work between the clinician and technician...more
Composite Artistry Simplified & Metal-Free Crowns Status Report
SYDNEY
04-11-2011
- 04-11-2011
Providing patients with beautiful smiles that enhance self-esteem and encourages referrals...more

Features >

German craftsmanship, built to last and affordable
In today’s fast-paced world where the concept of disposable is becoming acceptable, it’s comforting to know that one company is still committed to manufacturing dental equipment that’s designed to last.more
The switch in psychology that transforms handpiece repair bills
It’s well known: some patients take more care of their cars than their teeth. What is not so well known is that some practices are taking exactly the same approach with handpieces.more

New Products >

VOCO Profluorid Varnish
Voco
SingleDose in three new flavoursmore
Simple Solutions Abutments with Laser-Lok® Technology
BioHorizons
Simple Solutions abutment with LaserLok...more
Laser-Lok Technology
BioHorizons
Laser-Lok® 3.0 implant system...more
Needle stick injuries – dentistry’s unique OH&S problem
W9
Needle stick injuries in the dental environment are a real, dangerous and growing problem.more
Fortress Mouth Guards
Fortress Mouthguards
Fortress MouthGuards re-launch focusing on helping partner dental practices increase business by aiding their marketing efforts...more
Validated IPS e.max CAD with a 5 Year Warranty
Race Dental Laboratory
core3dcentres is the first and only milling centre to deliver Ivoclar Vivadent validated IPS e.max CAD restorations to Australia...more

Columnists >

Ivoclar Vivadent: Revolution behind the smiles
Danny Chan
Customers of Liechtenstein’s biggest dental exporter share their user experience...more
Bringing your imagination to life
Danny Chan
More than simply deliver the goods, Dentec believes in topping the customer’s expectations...more
Back to the drawing board
Jade Richardson
How an Adelaide architect re-drew the rules in practice design.more

Clinical Articles >

Posterior restoration with glass ionomer cement
Dr Marcelo Balsamo, Sâo Paulo, Brazil
VOCO Ionofil Molar AC glass ionomer cement, a proven material for tooth-coloured, posterior restoration that delivers excellent physical properties with simple handling...more
Indirect composite inlays and onlays
Dr David Penn
There are currently three main options for intracoronal posterior aesthetic restorations, namely: direct composite, indirect composite and indirect ceramic...more
The “Natural Layering Concept”: A breakthrough in free-hand bonding techniques
Didier Dietschi D.M.D, PhD
Application of the “Natural Layering Concept”, which makes use of only tw0 basics masses, dentin and enamel, perfectly mimicking natural tooth structure....more