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The handpiece is engineered to provide convenient, powerful performance for every dental practice.

DentalEZ^® Integrated Solutions presents the 430SWL^® Torque Flex Lubefree Handpiece from StarDental^®, which became available Nov. 25.

Combining the power of the StarDental 430 Torque with flex coupling, the 430SWL Torque Flex handpiece is said to provide convenient, powerful performance for every practice. With 31 watts of power, the 430SWL Torque Flex reportedly has the power dentists need for all of their high-speed procedures.

The system reportedly provides clinicians with all the diamond abrasive strips needed to quickly prepare teeth and measure interproximal space.

Garrison’s newly devised FitStrip™ Interproximal Finishing and Contouring System has been expanded to include a comprehensive interproximal reduction kit. The new IPR kit reportedly provides clinicians with all the diamond abrasive strips and gauges necessary to quickly and accurately prepare teeth and measure interproximal space for advanced aligner treatment.

QuickScan iOS is reportedly a state-of-the-art 3D intraoral scanner that allows for a full, radiation-free diagnostic scan of the inside of the mouth.

Video Dental Concepts is launching the QuickScan iOS for use in dentists’ and orthodontists’ offices. Official release is slated for February, with introductory purchasing available to Video Dental customers in January.

How GC Fuji Automix LC is allowing more dentists to utilize glass ionomers in their practices.

The problem: More dentists are interested in using glass ionomers but don’t have a triturator

How this new system can be used to include patients in the treatment planning process.

Communication with your patients is one of the most important parts of presenting treatment options. You know an optimal path forward, and you can visualize the successful end result, but sometimes convincing a patient to proceed with verbal description alone can be a real challenge. 3Shape TRIOS® MOVE is a big step forward in patient communication and can help to increase case acceptance rates.

When it comes to teeth whitening, it’s easy to go a bit too far on the quest of a sparkling, bright white smile! Our Abbotsford dentists offer up some advice on how to whiten your teeth without overdoing it.

Teeth whitening is a great way to improve the appearance of your teeth. It’s non-invasive, quick, and easy to maintain with the occasional touch up at home or at your dentist’s office.

However, it can also be overdone, resulting in teeth that look artificially white and unnatural.

Many patients simply aren’t sure when they should stop whitening. They want their teeth to look whiter, but have a hard time identifying the right shade of white to aim for.

New research now published in the journal mSphere examines the effects of poor dental hygiene on the respiratory health of elderly Japanese people. The recent results shed light on the importance of the tongue microbiota for our respiratory health.

During the holidays, it can be all too easy to over-indulge on treats. Here are some tips from our Abbotsford dentists on how to keep your smile healthy and bright during Christmas!

Teething is a natural process that every infant goes through. It can be an uncomfortable experience, and it can be concerning for parents and caregivers to see the infant experiencing pain and discomfort.

The symptoms of teething vary from one infant to another. Some babies do not have any symptoms at all when their teeth come in. Others may become mildly irritable, begin to drool, lose their appetite, or cry more than usual. In some cases, vomiting and fever can accompany teething.

Gingivostomatitis is a highly contagious infection of the mouth. Its main symptoms include pain, swollen gums, blisters, and sores.

These sores can develop on the tongue, under the tongue, and on the cheeks inside the mouth, as well as on the lips and gums.

In this article, learn more about the symptoms, as well as the causes and available treatments for gingivostomatitis.