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Since 1984, THE DENTAL ADVISOR has provided dental professionals worldwide with evidence-based and clinically relevant information on performance of products and equipment based on clinical and laboratory research. Our commitment to improving patient care through education and research continues as we work directly with product manufacturers, opening a dialogue of thoughts, ideas and solutions to provide the dental community and their patients with the best the profession can offer.



What is the circulation of THE DENTAL ADVISOR?
THE DENTAL ADVISOR has a print circulation of over 14,000. The distribution of readers is as follows:
  • 75% US/N. America
  • 12% S. America
  • 10% Europe
  • 3% Asian

About 95% of our readers are practicing clinicians. We also provide free print copies of THE DENTAL ADVISOR to some dental schools in the United States and Canada for distribution to the students and a free basic subscription on the internet. Many products are mentioned throughout Dr. John Farah’s (Editor of THE DENTAL ADVISOR) lectures, as well as being highlighted in his "Preferred Product" list which is distributed to attendees at each seminar.

How often is THE DENTAL ADVISOR published?
The print issue is published in print 10 times per year (January/February and July/August being combined). We have additional features on our website that are not published in print, such as "Ask the Editors'," "Research Reports," and over 50 "Product Comparison" tables.

Does receiving the print issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR require a paid subscription? If so, how much is it?
The cost of a print subscription for one year is $129. The basic internet subscription is free. We also offer standard and premium internet subscriptions that are described here: http://www.dentaladvisor.com/subscribe/

How long has THE DENTAL ADVISOR been published?
THE DENTAL ADVISOR is in its 25th year of publication.

THE DENTAL ADVISOR

MAY 2008 Volume 25 No. 04

Hygiene Update

This issue of THE DENTAL ADVISOR discusses the options for polishing, reviews the advantages and disadvantages of disposable prophy angles and compares 22 slow-speed hygiene handpieces. MORE

THE DENTAL ADVISOR RECOMMENDS


 

RESEARCH REPORTS

Number 16 • January 2008

The Efficacy of Light-assisted Chairside Whitening

Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a light-assisted, in-office, tooth whitening system using a highoutput, sodium-free, short-arc bulb; advanced optical alignment; intuitive LCD control panel; and locking casters, in conjunction with three, 15-minute applications of 25% hydrogen peroxide gel was performed.