Why should I subscribe to DENTAL ADVISOR?
DENTAL ADVISOR offers in-depth clinical evaluations and scientific research centered around relevant topics, spotlighting products and equipment that are reviewed by our seasoned team of dental professionals and researchers. Our publication offers insight on trending dental topics authored by our seasoned team of scientific researchers and several of our 350 clinical evaluators. Stay up to date with the latest news from DENTAL ADVISOR and learn about the most recently validated products and equipment.
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How often is the DENTAL ADVISOR website updated?
You can expect to find new information added to the DENTAL ADVISOR website every week. As soon as clinical evaluations of products are completed, the reports are published online, often several weeks before they are showcased in the print publication. New issues of DENTAL ADVISOR can be found online in January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, and November/December.
Why do most products receive a rating of 4+ or 4½ +?
As illustrated by a bell curve, most products score a 4+ or 4½+ rating because there are always more 4+ ratings than 3+ or 5+ ratings. Manufacturers work very hard to prepare a product for market, which helps ensure that their products meet or exceed our performance expectations. It is because of this effort that most products will receive ratings of 4+ or 4½+.
Do any products receive a rating of 1+ or 2+?
Yes, but we do not publish these results. Rather, we return the product report to the manufacturer with a detailed list of recommended improvements. Very often, the manufacturer improves the product and has it re-evaluated, resulting in a rating of 4+ or above.
Do we publish evaluations of all products evaluated?
No, the results of about 10% of the products we evaluate are not published. Reports are returned to the manufacturer with recommendations for product improvements. Very often, the manufacturer improves the product and has it re-evaluated, resulting in an improved rating.