As documented here before, I am a big fan of isolation techniques.  I am a rubber dam believer and still use it in my practice.  I also use an Isodry in my practice.  An article in the March 2011 issue of JADA compares temperature and humidity of mouths when different isolation methods are in place.  The study compared rubber dam, Isolite I2, Coolex, and no isolation.  All three methods decreased the temperature and relative humidity intraorally.  Rubber dam decreased both the most, but there was a very little difference between the rubber dam, Isolite, and Coolex.  This study definitely emphasizes the importance of dry0field isolation techniques.  All three of these systems work far better than nothing.  A rubber dam is obviously the cheapest of the options, but both the Isolite and Coolex are affordable and offer a good value for the ease of use.  I know I could not practice without my Isodry.  If you have had issues with isolation, I would definitely look into this study and these methods.  They will help improve your dentistry!

LUMINEERS Destination Education is sponsoring an event this April in Orlando and May in Las Vegas. It’s a very exciting CE event featuring Dr. Bill Dorfman as Keynote Speaker and a very strong line-up of educators and teaching clinicians. As a new dentist, it is the perfect opportunity to not only be exposed to some of the top thought leaders in the profession, but also to learn leading edge clinical technologies and procedures.

ASCR LUMINEERS® DESTINATION EDUCATION

ORLANDO (APRIL 8-10) &
LAS VEGAS (MAY 27-29):

Transforming Continuing Education for Practice Growth

Dr Bill Dorfman, “America’s Dentist,” featured dentist on ABC’s Extreme Makeover and founder of Discus Dental, will headline the LUMINEERS Destination Education program this April in Orlando and again over the Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas.  He will address the challenges facing today’s general practitioner, offer insight and suggestions based on what’s worked in his highly successful practice, and highlight the role that transformational products like Snap-On Smile can play in achieving new levels of success.

The Orlando program is set for April 8-10 at Walt Disney World’s Swan & Dolphin Hotel and the Las Vegas event takes place over the Memorial Day Weekend, May-27-29, at the Aria Hotel and Casino. To register or for further information, call 800-445-0345 or go to www.ascredu.org.

The good people here at the New Dentist have a great offer going on that all of our readers should know about!   The New Dentist is giving away a massive package to all that register at the following link:

http://www.thenewdentist.net/practicepack-signup.php
Included in the giveaway is New Dentist business training, a Sapphire curing light, Virtuoso flowable composite kit, an on-hold message system, Golden Misch Physics Forceps set, 6 Month Smiles training, and 1 year of ProSites Website hosting.  That is an incredible package.  Any one of those would be a fabulous prize to win, but the whole package is unreal.  You are looking at a total value of around $16,000.  This package would totally transform the winner’s practice.  I highly recommend everyone to go sign up ASAP and take advantage or a chance to win the best dental prize package I have ever seen!  I hope I am eligible!