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Trusted Dental Product Evaluations & Research
DENTAL ADVISOR has been a trusted authority in dental product evaluation and research for decades. Our team of seasoned dental professionals and scientific researchers provides objective clinical evaluations, comprehensive laboratory testing, and unbiased insights into dental products and equipment. With a network of over 350 clinical evaluators, we deliver in-depth analyses of product performance, safety, and efficacy. Our research-driven approach combines long-term clinical studies with rigorous laboratory testing to ensure reliable, evidence-based recommendations. We empower dental professionals with actionable data through award-winning publications, educational resources, and cutting-edge research reports.Our commitment to transparency and scientific integrity has established us as a leading resource for dental practitioners seeking validated information. We maintain strict independence from manufacturers, ensuring all evaluations remain impartial and focused on clinical relevance. Our services include product comparisons, head-to-head testing, and detailed performance metrics across diverse dental specialties. Through continuous innovation in research methodologies, we address emerging challenges in modern dentistry while maintaining our core mission of advancing clinical excellence. Our work directly supports dental professionals in making informed decisions that enhance patient care and practice efficiency.
Services
Clinical Evaluations
Product Research
Award Programs
Educational Resources
Laboratory Testing
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in dental product clinical evaluations
- Our team includes certified dental professionals and scientific researchers
- We provide comprehensive, unbiased laboratory test results
- Our research network spans 350+ clinical evaluators nationwide
- We maintain strict independence from product manufacturers
What people say
Unbiased assessments
Comprehensive research
Evidence-based comparisons
Trusted resource
Detailed evaluations
Services
Clinical Evaluations
Our clinical evaluations assess dental products through real-world testing by 350+ dental professionals. We measure performance, durability, and clinical effectiveness across various dental specialties. Our evaluations combine practitioner feedback with laboratory analysis to ensure comprehensive assessments.
Laboratory Research
Our biomaterials lab conducts rigorous scientific testing on dental products. We perform in vitro studies, material analysis, and performance comparisons using standardized protocols. This research provides objective data on product characteristics and long-term viability.
Award Programs
Our annual award programs identify top-performing dental products through clinical and laboratory evaluations. We recognize innovations that demonstrate superior performance, reliability, and clinical value across multiple categories.
Educational Resources
We provide educational materials including eBooks, case reports, and research summaries. These resources help dental professionals stay current with technological advancements and evidence-based practices in dental care.
Product Comparisons
Our comparative analyses evaluate multiple products side-by-side using standardized criteria. This service helps practitioners understand relative strengths and weaknesses through direct performance comparisons in controlled testing environments.
People
John M. Powers
COO
Dr. Powers oversees clinical operations and research methodology development. With decades of experience in dental materials research, he ensures scientific rigor across all evaluations conducted by our team.
Sabiha Bunek
CEO & President
Dr. Bunek leads strategic direction and clinical evaluation programs. As a practicing dentist and researcher, she maintains direct oversight of our clinical testing protocols and professional network management.
Linda Bellisario
Chief Revenue Officer
Ms. Bellisario manages business development and client relationships. With extensive experience in dental industry partnerships, she ensures our services meet market needs while maintaining scientific independence.
Cassandra Pagan
Vice President of Operations
Ms. Pagan directs day-to-day operations and resource management. Her leadership ensures efficient coordination between research teams, clinical evaluators, and publication departments.
Matt G. Cowen
Director of Research
Mr. Cowen supervises laboratory research activities and scientific methodology. He leads our biomaterials testing initiatives and maintains quality control standards across all research projects.
Questions
Why should I subscribe to DENTAL ADVISOR?
Our subscribers gain access to 2000+ clinical evaluations, head-to-head product comparisons, award-winning products, research reports, and educational resources developed by dental experts.
How often is new content published?
New clinical evaluations and research reports are added weekly, with print issues published bi-monthly throughout the year.
Why do most products receive 4+ ratings?
Manufacturers typically submit products meeting performance expectations, resulting in most scores clustering around 4+ on our evaluation scale.
Do you publish all product evaluations?
We return approximately 10% of evaluations to manufacturers for improvement before potential re-evaluation and publication.
What research methods do you use?
We combine clinical evaluations by practicing dentists with laboratory testing, including in vitro studies and material analysis using standardized protocols.
