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INTRO
About this issue
The story behind the stories in our year-end issue.
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t’s tradition to explain just how we come to the list that makes up our Top 100
each year. Dental Products Report published its frst “Trends in Dentistry”
issue in December 1984. For almost as long, the magazine has used the Decem-
ber issue to showcase products that received the highest reader response over the
course of the year.
Five years ago, as part of the redesign process for DPR, we also “redesigned”
the Top 100. We concluded that 100 products written out didn’t necessarily create
value; all it created was a list. In an effort to make the Top 100 issue “something
to savor and not just fip through,” we decided that 100 was still meaningful, but
how we got to that number had to change. Instead of focusing on 100 products
overall, this year the list includes specifc products, the articles and videos that
captured your attention throughout the year, top how-tos demonstrating products
in use, top webinars and e-books and, of course, the women and men who create
the products and transform smiles.
Why those 10 or these 5?
The criteria for each specifc list is included as part of the layout, but you need to
know that this compilation represents feedback from you, our readers and users,
the insight of our editorial team and conversations with key opinion leaders we
trust. Our hope is that breaking the Top 100 into smaller Top 10 and Top 5 lists
creates a more digestible format that allows you to engage more deeply with the
content. Any list that includes the phrase “most viewed” or “most popular” is
based on reader interest as measured through traffc at dentalproductsreport.com
and practicemanagement.dentalproductsreport.com and engagement through
our social media channels. It’s important to note that the recognition of these
products and people isn’t an unqualifed endorsement by DPR, and we don’t
present it as a completely comprehensive review of products in the industry.
the best in how-to
We monitor our reader interest in various features in two main ways: First, we
track the performance of articles on the Web--what is being viewed, liked, com-
mented on and shared? Second, we invest in a readership study conducted by a
third-party vendor that asks subscribers what they prioritize and value in DPR’s
content mix. The amazing thing is, no matter how we ask or who we ask, our
techniques, case studies and how-to pieces are the top requested, best read and
most valued. Knowing that, this issue features the Top 10 How-To pieces from
2014, which include print techniques, Morning Huddle and Technique Geek
videos, and other web-exclusive content.
Agree or disagree?
This year, our online promotion of the different lists will be not just a platform
for sharing the news, but we hope a platform for conversation on what belongs
on each list. Who do you think should have been recognized as a Top Person
Behind the Scenes? What product should have been an Editors’ Choice? We want
to know what you think. Your feedback is the lifeblood of what we do—not just
in this special issue, but year-round. We’re proud of what we’ve put together for
you this month, and we look forward to the debates over who and what should
have been on the list(s). Don’t be shy—chime in!
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OUR MiSSiON
people / reviews
products
how-tos / trends
behInD The sCenes
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top 10 people Behind the scenes
Check this out to learn about the people
who helped develop some of the top
product launches of the past year, or those
who helped their companies reach new
heights. by the DPR editorial Team
e-books
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top 5 Most-viewed e-Books
See what your colleagues checked out
online in an effort to learn how to improve
their dentistry, including e-books featuring
products and information from Pelton & Crane,
Patterson Dental, Young Dental,
DEXIS and Dentrix.
TesT DRIves
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dr. Flucke’s top 5 test drives |
DPR’s
Technology Editor discusses what he likes most
about new offerings from Orascoptic, DentaPure,
DEXIS, Bien-Air and Ultradent Dental Products.
mosT vIeweD PRoDuCTs
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top 10 Most-viewed products
Here’s a look at the product launches
from 2014 that received the most attention
at dentalproductsreport.com.
uPDATes & InnovATIons
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top 5 new product updates &
innovations |
Check out the latest
from Instrumentarium, Hu-Friedy Mfg.
Co., Ivoclar Vivadent, ACTEON North
America and DENTSPLY Midwest.
eDIToR’s ChoICe seleCTIons
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top 10 editor’s choice products
Here’s a second look at 10 product launches from
2014 that caught the eyes of the DPR editorial team.
PATIenT gAme ChAngeRs
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top 5 patient Game changers
These Àve product categories help
clinicians change the way they deliver
treatment to their patients today.
webInARs
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top 5 webinars
These 5 webinars drew plenty of attention and
helped educate you on technology, products
and practice management this past year.
how-To ARTICles/vIDeos
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top 10 how-tos|
Based on web trafÀc at
dentalproductsreport.com, here are the top
how-to articles and videos from the past year.
InDusTRy-shIfTIng TRenDs
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top 5 industry-shifting trends|
Whether
you’re talking about the group practice growth, the
inÁuence of PPOs, medical-dental collaborations,
new tech options, or the more educated patient,
these trends look to carry over and impact
the new year in a big way. by stan goff
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product launches and updates from
throughout the industry
A look at key industry people, clinical
reviews and technology.
the best of the past year and a look ahead.
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Most-read Articles
The Most-Read Articles at
dentalproductsreport.com
and at practicemanagement.
dentalproductsreport.com.
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Most-viewed videos
The Top 10 Most-Viewed
Videos from 2014.
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Manage holiday stress
In this bonus article from
Dental Practice Management,
learn four ways to handle the
most stressful time of year.
Also in this issue
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