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Dr. John Flucke’s 10 practice 

predictions for 2014

by Dr. John Flucke, Technology Editor

Dr. Flucke gave his breakdown of the top 10 prod-

ucts and technologies he predicted would be trend-

ing in the dental industry in 2014, and why they 

should matter to your practice.

Go to   bit.ly/1HgnGFX

Sikka Software compares common 

procedures and associated fees

The  first in a series of reports on common pro-

cedures and associated fees in the dental prac-

tice. Using Sikka Software’s vast network of data 

resources, you will fnd in this article comparisons 

of not only procedures for the last six months versus 

a year ago, but also fee comparisons for the same 

time frames.

Go to   bit.ly/11ze1du

The 10 most popular new 

dental products of 2013

compiled by the DPR Editorial Team

Clicks were the criteria for gauging reader/user 

interest. These are the products recognized for 

having the most views in DPR’s product database.

Go to bit.ly/1t2apHx

Unpacking important implant 

system and fee data

In a joint project between Sikka Software Corpora-

tion, Dental Products Report and Dental Practice 

Management, this feature article is the second in a 

series of reports on common procedures and associ-

ated fees in the dental practice 

Go to   bit.ly/1oZDsPB

The dawning of Google Glass 

loupes for the dental professional

by Kevin Henry, Group Editorial Director

When the concept of Google Glass was first 

announced, it didn’t take long for dental profes-

sionals (and our own technology editor, Dr. John 

Flucke) to wonder how the invention would impact 

dentistry. A group of dental students from the Uni-

versity of Michigan appears to have taken a big leap 

toward answering that question.

Go to bit.ly/1BKkTEO

What dental professionals need to 

know about e-cigarettes

compiled by the DPR Editorial Team

Kevin Henry, Dental Product Report’s Group 

Editorial Director, talks to Anastasia Turchetta, 

RDH, about the rise in e-cigarette usage, what 

it means in terms of oral health and what dental 

professionals need to know about this current trend.

Go to   bit.ly/1bmqsNx

Top 10 most viewed dental 

materials of 2013

This year, clicks are the determining factor for 

understanding reader and user interest. These mate-

rial launches are recognized for having the most 

views online.

Go to   bit.ly/1p1yr93

Pride Institute’s Best of Class 

2014: Today’s top technologies

compiled by Laura Dorr & Michael Quirk

Amidst the day-to-day hustle and bustle, it’s easy to 

take for granted even the most cutting-edge products 

and technologies that streamline the job—but Pride 

Institute is ensuring that these technologies don’t 

go overlooked. Pride’s sixth annual Best of Class 

Technology Awards recognize the exemplary 

products and technologies that are rapidly 

redesigning approaches to patient care and practice 

management.

Go to   bit.ly/1zHjkUt

What are dentists charging 

for endo treatments?

This article looks at which endodontic treatments 

are being used in practices, and what dentists are 

charging. Using Sikka Software’s vast network of 

data resources, you will fnd a comparison of proce-

dures for the past three years and a fee comparison 

for the time frames.

Go to bit.ly/14GjNLC

The DPR Innovator 

Profles 2014: Pushing 

our industry forward

compiled by the DPR Editorial Team; Introduc-

tion by Dr. John Flucke

Innovation drives our profession. Fortunately, 

dentistry has some amazing “renaissance” type 

of thinkers who are constantly problem solving 

from outside the box, inside the box and under 

the box.

Here are some of 2014’s most innovative solu-

tions from some of the leading product manufac-

turers in the dental industry.

Go to bit.ly/1o53oCJ

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These articles generated the most views over the last year.  

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