News >

IDS 2013 gathering momentum
Very keen exhibitor interest – once again more than 1,900 exhibitors expected – Top assessments by participants at IDS 2011 underline the position of IDS as a world leading fair...more
IDEM Singapore 2012 bridges Asian dental players to innovations across the globe
With nine national pavilions and more than 380 exhibitors, IDEM Singapore 2012 is set to be the biggest showcase for the region’s dental players...more
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

Dental Industry Events >

World Dental Forum 2012 Hong Kong
Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong
31-05-2012
- 03-12-2011
Wide-range of topics by some of the most influential opinion leaders and academics.more
ADX 2012
Sydney Convention Centre
23-03-2012
- 25-03-2012
Australia's largest dental exhibitionmore

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 >

iBOND®
Heraeus Kulzer
The Dental Advisor, has endorsed the high degree of quality and dependability of the iBOND® adhesive range by rating two products with distinction in their 2012 evaluations...more
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

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