What happened to Dental Products Report (DPR)? with John Flucke

April 9, 2025
If you’ve been wondering what happened to Dental Products Report (DPR), this week’s episode is for you. Dr. John Flucke is here to unpack DPR's sudden closure and more.

Here today, gone tomorrow—that’s exactly how it felt when Dental Products Report (DPR) suddenly shut its doors. David and Pam catch up with Dr. John Flucke to unpack the story behind DPR’s unexpected closure and hear what he’s been up to since. They dive into the tech worth your attention—what’s essential, what’s just for fun—and even take a lighthearted turn into spirit animal territory. Any guesses which ones they picked? Tune in for a thoughtful, insightful, and surprisingly fun conversation.

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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD | Chief Editor

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected]

About the Author

David R. Rice, DDS | Chief Editor of DentistryIQ and Founder of igniteDDS

As seen on The Doctors, David R. Rice, DDS, chief editor of DentistryIQ and founder of igniteDDS, the nation’s largest new dentist and student community, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He leads a team-centered, restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 28 years of practice in the books, he’s trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks.

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