John Flucke's Dental Technology Blog - Ramblings of Dentistry's Technology Evangelist

The science is overwhelming that vaccines work.  Unfortunately, in these days of instant information people have access to practically anyone's opinion... right or wrong.  These "sources" o...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/spike-in-measles-cases-could-reverse-us.html

  My teaching/lecturing schedule has been busy lately.  It's funny how things like this come in waves.  If you are a practicing dentist, like me you probably have days where it seems like...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/increasing-diagnostic-accuracy-with.html

  Scottsdale, AZ (April 16, 2024) — CDOCS, the world’s largest community of digital dentists and the leading provider of digital dentistry education, proudly announces the appointment o...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/cdocs-welcomes-dr-dan-butterman-as-new.html

  I recently returned from teaching a hands-on class on Low Stress Endodontics for the General Practitioner at LVI Global.  I absolutely *love* endodontics and I also *love* teaching my pe...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/regen-bioactive-endo-sealer-revolution.html

  Here's an interesting bit of news from the industry.  For quite sometime this has been discontent from practicing dentists about reimbursement from Delta Dental.  Over roughly the last ...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/dentists-ask-court-to-certify-class.html

One of the best parts of my job, outside of clinical dentistry, is getting to work with and try amazing new pieces of technology.  I'm about to start a Test Drive for Dental Products Report ...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/sharper-vision-smarter-dentistry-new.html

  VIRTUAL CURRICULUM  KICKS-OFF WITH FREE WEBINAR: "DO MORE WITH YOUR ALL-TISSUE LASER" As the landscape of laser dentistry continues to evolve, Dental Laser Coaching (DLC) recently laun...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/dental-laser-coaching-launches-on-line.html

  Today's post is regarding an upcoming event I'll be doing sponsored by Atlanta Dental.  On May 3rd, my good friend Mike Buckner and I will be doing an event at the Lake Oconee Ritz Carlton....

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/join-me-at-lake-oconee-in-georgia-for.html

Surfing the web can expose you to more than just cat videos and informative articles. Two threats have recently emerged that can turn your browsing experience sour: the malicious malware Atom...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/double-trouble-atomic-stealer-and-arc.html

  This Friday & Saturday, I'll be teaching a hands-on course at LVI in beautiful Las Vegas.  The course is titled "Predictable Low Stress Endodontics for the General Practitioner". I've ...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/got-plans-for-this-weekend-join-my-in.html

  Recently I had a discussion with a friend who is employed by Black Talon Security.  They are a security company that provides cybersecurity services for several industries and healthcare is...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/04/the-mystery-of-xz-code-examining-data.html

  One of the most special things about what I do in my job as Technology Evangelist is the relationships and friendships I've been able to develop over the years.  One of the friendships I...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/why-your-practice-should-be-3d-printing.html

  Tonight I'm honored to be part of the DINKs Humpday Happy Hour.  DINKs is a force in the dental industry.  They provide information and eduction in a great and fun way.  The organizati...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/join-me-tonight-for-dinks-humpday-happy.html

  Over the years DEXIS has made some incredible advancements in the dental industry.  Theirs was the first intraoral sensor I ever held in my hand... and that was a long time ago. Flash ...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/dexis-announces-new-ai-enhancements-for.html

  A big thank you to my DPR Editorial Director, Noah Levine, who brought this subject to my attention. As most folks in the dental industry know, Smile Direct Club (SDC) filed for Chapter...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/smile-direct-club-puts-assets-up-for.html

  One of my life's regrets is that I never served in the armed forces.  I've got immense respect for those who have and currently do, and because of that, I take a good look at anything affec...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/new-report-shows-how-dental-disparities.html

  If you're in healthcare or follow any of the major news sites nowadays, I'm pretty confident that you've seen at least one story regarding the Change Healthcare hack.  In a nutshell, a c...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/hhs-office-for-civil-rights-issues.html

  I realize this is the second post in a row on the ADA.  I also don't want you readers to think that I am 'anti-ADA' or in anyway anti organized dentistry.  That's certainly not the case. ...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/whats-up-with-ada.html

  Not to be snippy about this important subject, but I find it a tad 'interesting' that the ADA is now announcing that "Data Breaches can Happen to Anyone".  The organization is now telling t...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/after-change-healthcare-breach-ada.html

As many of you know,  I was fortunate enough to  present a couple of lectures at The Chicago Dental Society's MidWinter Meeting.  In addition to being able to lecture, I also had a terrific t...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/smiles-all-around-at-chicago-dental.html

  MEDMIX SWITZERLAND LTD. CONTINUES TO ENFORCE ITS RIGHTS AS KETTENBACH/XINIAL IS LEGALLY PREVENTED FROM MANUFACTURING OR OFFERING ITS INFRINGING MIXING SYSTEM FOR SALE IN GERMANY, AS W...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/medmix-wins-german-patent-infringement.html

  Noah Levine (center)  photo courtesy of Denobi A special heartfelt post today to my Editorial Director at Dental Products Report!  Noah Lavine and I have worked together at DPR for abo...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/congratulations-to-noah-lavine-winner.html

  CDC released today updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified app...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/cdc-updates-and-simplifies-respiratory.html

 A quick post today to bring you all up to speed... Chicago was a great meeting and a whirlwind of activity for me.  However, while there I must have bumped into some bad bug as I've been under...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/03/getting-back-on-track.html

  THE REIMAGINED DENTICON INCLUDES CLOUD-BASED PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, NOW FEATURING ENHANCED PATIENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS, ADVANCED ANALYTICS, AND EASY-TO-USE PATIENT MARKETING CAPABILITIES ...

http://blog.denticle.com/2024/02/planet-dds-introduces-denticon.html