Category Archives: Dental Product Reviews

Habit #7 of Highly Effective Dentists: Sharpen Your Explorer!

Posted on May 10, 2016 by The Dental Warrior

In Stephen Covey’s seminal book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” the seventh habit is described as “Sharpen the Saw.”  In the book, “sharpen the saw” is a metaphor for self-improvement.  In the case of your professional development, and … Continue reading →

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I Never Use Retraction Cord

Posted on October 15, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

Except when I do… I rarely use retraction cord for crown preps, as I try to keep my margins equigingival or supragingival.  If I need retraction, I’ll usually reach for my Picasso Lite diode laser first.  Or, I may use … Continue reading →

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New PMS! No… Not That Kind!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

We all have a long “to do” list, both at home and the office.  One item that’s been on my list at the office has been to upgrade the computer and Practice Management Software (PMS). I’ve delayed doing it for … Continue reading →

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Tokuyama Sofreliner Tough – Product Review

Posted on October 3, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

A while back, I posted a review of Tokuyama’s chairside hard reline material.  I was very impressed with the material.  Tokuyama thanked me by sending me a sample of their soft reline material.  And, until last week, it sat in … Continue reading →

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Great Customer Service Is Alive and Well in the Dental Industry

Posted on May 15, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

I just wanted to post a quick note about two companies I recently contacted for help with their dental products. Designs for Vision The temple piece on my 3.5x surgical telescopes broke at the hinge.  There is an optical place … Continue reading →

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Optragate – So Many Uses

Posted on August 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve written about the Optragate before:  Optragate for Full Arch Prep & Impression The Optragate (by Ivoclar) is a nifty disposable item that effectively retracts lips and cheeks exposing both dental arches for easy access. I use it mostly when … Continue reading →

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Dental Product Review: Brasseler ET Flex Strips

Posted on August 9, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Brassler ET Flex Interproximal Finishing and Contouring Strips Every once in a while, a dental company creates a perfect product.  The ET Flex finishing and contouring strips are one of them, in my opinion. Oftentimes, I find using traditional finishing … Continue reading →

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Seeing Teeth Better and Seeing the Light!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Designs for Vision – Dental Magnification Review I’m not sure when I started using magnification in dentistry, but I estimate it’s been about 17 years.  I started with some 2.5x telescopes from Orascoptic.  They are technically and properly termed telescopes, … Continue reading →

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Isolite saves my butt again.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

This week, I had two particular patients that presented clinical challenges.  In both cases, treatment involved lower posterior teeth.  I’ve written about the Isolite in this blog twice before: Win the Isolation Battle with Isolite! (see video, too!) Isolite Saves … Continue reading →

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