Manufacturer Services - Detailed Description
Product and Equipment Clinical Evaluation
The Clinical Evaluation begins with the development of a custom survey by a member of our staff. Then, the product and survey are sent to a randomly selected group of 20-30 of our 250 Clinical Consultants. The Clinical Consultant and their staff integrate the product into their daily routine, use the product regularly over a given period of time and then complete the survey.
Once the completed survey is returned (we have a 95% survey return rate!) to THE DENTAL ADVISOR, an editor compiles the data from the surveys and writes an article for publication. The article is brought before our Editorial Staff at our weekly Editorial Meetings, where the product, plus rating, and clinical percentage rating are discussed and debated. This effort culminates into the final published article, plus rating, and clinical percentage rating.
Our Rating is based on a scale of 1 to 5:
- Excellent (96% - 100%)
- Very Good (86% - 95%)
- Good (76% - 85%)
- Fair (66% - 75%)
- Poor (56% - 65%)
Contact your Account Manager for more details and pricing.
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Product and Equipment Laboratory Testing
Tests may include evaluating the bond strength of dental adhesives and the mechanical and physical properties of resin composites, dental cements, and impression materials. Special evaluations of dental equipment and devices can also be performed at this facility.
THE DENTAL ADVISOR Biomaterials Research Center provides testing services for number of physical and mechanical tests, including:
- Compressive strength and modulus
- Flexural strength and modulus
- Diametral tensile strength
- Bond tests - inverted cone tensile test, Ultradent shear test, micro-tensile test
- Elastic recovery of elastomers
- Flexibility of elastomers
- Tear energy of elastomers
- Flowability of elastomers
- Dimensional changes of elastomers
- Microleakage
- Gloss of polished surfaces
- Radiopacity
- ANSI/ADA and ISO tests
THE DENTAL ADVISOR Biomaterials Research Center provides testing services for a number of dental materials, including:
- Resin composites
- Bonding agents
- Adhesive and traditional cements
- Impression materials - elastomers, alginate
- Glass ionomer and resin-modified glass ionomer restorative materials
- Provisional materials
- Core materials
- Endodontic materials
- Orthodontic resins, bonding agents, and sealers
- Dental laboratory products - duplicating materials, finishing and polishing materials
- Commercial and experimental products
Contact Ron Yapp at ron@dentaladvisor.com or John M. Powers at jpowers@dentaladvisor.com for further information and pricing.
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Long-term Clinical Performance Reports
Long-term clinical evaluations provide our readers with information that matters. Microleakage, postoperative sensitivity, wear, esthetics, and stain resistance are just some of the performance variables we can follow over time. Each long-term clinical evaluation is designed specifically for your product.
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Pre-market Product Evaluations
THE DENTAL ADVISOR can advise you on your product instructions, packaging, ease of use, or other areas of interest in a confidential manner. Our group of experienced practitioners, educators, scientists, and auxiliary staff members can provide you with critical, customized information to help ensure the success of your product before you launch your product on the market.
Contact your Account Manager for more information and pricing.
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Custom Evaluations and Laboratory Studies
Each custom evaluation and laboratory study is designed specifically for your product. If you have an idea or are interested in a specific test, we will create a custom proposal to address your needs.
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Media
Available media is based on the photo placement of your product. Once a photo placement has been established, then there is an option to purchase associated links, including:
- THE DENTAL ADVISOR Clinical Evaluation Article
- Manufacturer web site product page
- Instructions for use (IFU)
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Dispensing/Instructions Video
- Product Use Technique Video
- THE DENTAL ADVISOR Question and Answer (if applicable)
- THE DENTAL ADVISOR Comparative Table and Article (if applicable)
- THE DENTAL ADVISOR Biomaterials Research Center Physical and Property Testing Results (if applicable)
- Product Sample Request
Download The Dental Advisor Media Kit (PDF) or contact your Account Manager for additional information and pricing.
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THE DENTAL ADVISOR Research Report
Small research projects completed at THE DENTAL ADVISOR Biomaterials Research Center or at universities or independent test facilities will be considered for publication in THE DENTAL ADVISOR Research Report. For consideration, submit a one-page manuscript containing the following information: purpose, materials and methods, results with data in a table or bar graph, and conclusions. Upon receipt, the editorial staff will review your submission, and if accepted, will edit and format the information for publication on the web site.
THE DENTAL ADVISOR Research Report will be made available to manufacturers as reprints in hard copy or electronic form.
Contact John M. Powers at jpowers@dentaladvisor.com at 734.665.2020, ext. 113 for additional information.
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