Attentive followers of dentistry developments that we are, we've been following the story of the plasma brush for awhile now. And it seems like it's making some serious progress: human clinical trials are supposed to begin in early 2012, and there's also a video (below) of the World's Bravest Dentist shooting a ...
The health risks of cigarettes have been taught in schools and printed on the cigarette packages for decades. There is a statewide ban preventing people from lighting up in public places. Now, one dentist would like to prevent you from even holding a cigarette in the state of Washington."I care abo ...
Researchers suspect antimicrobial molecules contained within green tea helps preserve teeth (as long as you don't add sugar). People aged 40-64 who drank one cup of green tea a day were less likely to lose teeth. Drinking unsweetened coffee had no effect on keeping teeth. Antimi ...
When it comes to a toothache, the brain doesn't discriminate. A new imaging study shows that to the brain, a painful upper tooth feels a lot like a painful lower tooth. The results, which will be published in the journal Pain, help explain why patients are notoriously bad at pinpointing a toothache. ...
Could this new gel be the biggest dental breakthrough since the introduction of fluoride?Dentists could soon hang up their drills. A new peptide, embedded in a soft gel or a thin, flexible film and placed next to a cavity, encourages cells inside teeth to regenerate in about a month, according to a new ...
Concentrations of hydrogen peroxide used in professional and over the counter teeth whitening processes don't cause significant changes to tooth enamel, according to US researchers.Conversely the researchers found that an everyday practice such as drinking acidic fruit juices can have significant ne ...
Air Techniques, Inc., a leading dental equipment manufacturer, announced today that its Spectra Caries Detection Aid has been featured in its first clinical study: In Vitro Evaluation of the Spectra Early Caries Detection System, published in The Journal of Clinical Dentistry. "We are extremely pleased to have our Spectra Caries Detection A ...
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce an exclusive agreement with curasan AG, to globally distribute innovative synthetic bone grafting materials to the dental market under the IngeniOsTM brand. ...
The newly launched LongStop Drill system meets the needs of clinicians who plan for guided surgery and whose implantology drills are too short and/or do not allow for drill depth control. In combination with SimPlant® treatment planning, implants of different brands can be placed with drill guidance and depth control, and w ...
If efficient patient case management is one resolution you're making for 2012, then the DentalPlanit® online treatment planning space is a good place to start. Now available in your local language (English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German and Italian), DentalPlanit® facilitates the process of Computer Guided Denti ...
SmileCare and Nevada Dental Associates now offer BriteOn!TM with photodynamic whitening technology that can whiten teeth up to 8 shades in about 30 minutes for about half the cost of most in-office systemsTAMPA, Fla., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SmileCare introduced patients to a new profess ...
High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can effectively visualize variations in the inferior alveolar nerve of the mandible, and should be used in vague or unclear oral surgery cases when orthopantomography and CT scans will not suffice, according to a study in the Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography ...
A toothless woman who robbed a Pennsylvania bank told police she needed the money to buy dentures.Evelyn Marie Fuller, 49, of Carmichaels, a town in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, confessed to robbing the First National Bank on January 20, Waynesburg Borough Chief of Police Timothy Hawfield to ...
Unveiled at the 2012 Yankee Dental Congress in January, A-dec is scheduled to start taking orders for its new A-dec LED dental operatory light at the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting on 23 February to doctors around the world. "Designed for optimal visual acuity and treatment-room ergonomics, the A-dec LED is an outs ...
Minister of State for Health Dr Amy Khor said at the National Dental Centre, these subsidy rates can vary from 20 per cent to 76 per cent depending on the type of procedure.Responding to a question from Non-Constituency MP Lina Chiam in Parliament on Tuesday, Dr Khor said these treatments range from bas ...
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of the Zimmer® Angled Tapered Abutment-a line extension which provides clinicians with the flexibility to place implants off-axis (i.e., tilted) and choose from mul ...
There is a growing trend on a world-wide scale for people in need of medical care to travel across international borders to obtain the best, and most cost-effective, medical care available. This is generally referred to as "medical tourism" or "health tourism" and is a combination of healthcare and leisure, aimed at rejuvenating ...
Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc., the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, discussed the potential global impact of a world without effective antibiotics before an audience of business, political, academic and other leaders of society ...
Using ornidazole in conjunction with scaling and root planing achieves significantly better clinical results in treating moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis than periodontal treatment alone, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology (January 5, 2012).Antibiotics such as lincosamides (clindamycin), macrolides (spiramycin, c ...
Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in patients who take bisphosphonates (Oncologist, January 20, 2012).The discovery paves the way for a genetic screening test to determine who can safely take these drugs, accordin ...
Delcam will launch a major upgrade of its software for the design and manufacture of dental implant restorations with the release of the 2012 versions of its DentCAD and DentMILL programs at the Dental South China exhibition to be held in Guangzhou from 7th to 10th March. Delcam is the only company abl ...
Modern dentistry today is defined by technological advances that are making oral health and dental care faster, safer and accessible to more people around the world. While the benefits of many of these technologies are undisputed, there are complexities in application that are generating lively debate among the global practitio ...
A former Massachusetts dentist has been sent to jail for a year for using paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals.Michael Clair was sentenced to 2 ½ years, with all but one year suspended Monday in Fall River Superior Court after pleading guilty to defrauding Medicaid of $130, ...
CEREC 4.0 Software springs the CEREC system forward with powerful new features including a new user interface designed for faster and easier progress through design steps, work direct-on-tooth and multi-tooth simultaneous designtools. CEREC now even easier! Intuitive Workflow - This feature let ...
Patients suffering from sleep apnea and snoring can now seek treatment from Dr. Bruce Luria, Dearborn dentist. Dr. Bruce Luria is currently a member of the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is pleased to share his expertise with other members of Luria & Birnholtz Family Dentistry and his patients to improve their quality ...
Zimmer Dental Inc., a leading provider of dental oral rehabilitation products and a subsidiary of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the availability of the revolutionary Zimmer® Trabecular MetalTM Dental Implant in select global markets. The Trabecular Metal Dental Implant features an osteoconductive midesection, fo ...
Placing implants immediately after an extraction has gained favor in dentistry, but questions remain about expectations for success. How does the timing of the procedure affect stability? And is inevitable bone loss after an extraction going to affect the implant's life span?A systematic review exam ...
Accountability, data collection, and new ways of delivering care are critical if the U.S. is going to improve the quality of its oral healthcare, according to "Oral Health Quality Improvement in the Era of Accountability," a new report funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the DentaQuest Institute. ...
The incidence of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, the principal cause of a form of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, is increasing in young men in the U.S., according to a study presented at this week's Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium in Phoenix.The study correlates w ...
Is California gearing up to be the next state to consider midlevel providers? Lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the state to study the benefits of alternative dental care providers.The California Dental Association (CDA) supports the proposed legislation, but two other state dental group ...
One of the latest dental technology tools to hit the market in recent years has been the CEREC machine. In today's world of busy lifestyles and people always being on the go, a CEREC dentist in Calabasas can offer dental clients the convenience of relieving your dental issue with just one appointment, as opposed to multiple ...
Leaded glasses and thyroid collars can effectively reduce patient exposure to radiation during cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging without disturbing diagnostic image quality at several anatomic areas, including the alveolar processes, according to research presented at the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) a ...
Kettenbach LP has introduced an impression material that combines the best features of both A-silicone and polyether materials, now in 1:1 cartridges. In addition to Light Body, Identium in cartridges is now available in Medium and Heavy viscosities, in both regular and fast set.Identium®, a Vinyls ...
Propel Orthodontics, a manufacturer and supplier of innovative orthodontic procedures and devices that are revolutionizing the way teeth are moved in orthodontic treatment announced today the official launch of a paid clinical evaluation for its Propel® System.The Propel System is a micro-invasive p ...
Despite decades of water fluoridation in New York State, the Journal of the American Dental Association reports that emergency treatment for NYS toddlers' severe tooth decay has grown substantially in numbers and costs, many require general anesthesia, (1) reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. ( ...
Recently, Proctor & Gamble, makers of Fixodent, the number one dentist recommended brand of denture adhesive, announced the launch of the "Circle of Confidence," a unique network of experts created to provide confidence and give denture wearers a team to confide in as a person, not a patient. ...
Tooth loss has a profound impact on the lives of people, it can be disabling as it is usually associated with an elderly population. It's easy to understand why dental implants have become very popular these days. The technology has advanced rapidly in recent years to provide a solution to the aesthetic, functionality and o ...
Unemployed carpenter Wayne Sabaj found a fortune, and then fortune found him.Mr. Sabaj, who lives in unincorporated McHenry County in Illinois, stumbled on a sack of cash in his yard-$150,000-and turned it over to authorities. The local media converged on him to hear his thoughts on the money, including what he might have done wi ...
Periodontists regularly to keep gum disease under control and in the process may alleviate arthritis symptoms. "When I stop and think about it, over the last 10 years, I really have not had pain, " Jan Sidley told Action News. That is possible, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University. They r ...
Phobias are the most common psychiatric problems, ranging from fear of flying and heights to needles and spiders. Traditional treatment consists of psychotherapy, specifically exposure to the stimulus with attempts to control the response. Now, a new offering from Self-Study Apps purports a similar approach in the comfort of your own home. Th ...
Dr. Carolyn Belke, dentist in Chicago, IL, invites patients to join her new social media channel - Google+. In addition to current social media accounts - Facebook and Twitter - Google+ is now available for patients to join, explore, and further communicate with Dr. Carolyn Belke of Belke Dental."With recent updates and advancements in soci ...
Henry Schein, Inc., (NASDAQ: HSIC), the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, announced today that Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, Inc., and Steven Paladino, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will prese ...
Kuraray Europe GmbH (KEG) was the platinum sponsor of JAPAN WEEK 2011in Frankfurt, Germany. JAPAN WEEK was held last November 5-12, 2011 and was one of the highlights of the celebrations to mark 150 years of friendship between Germany and Japan. More than a thousand Japanese will be presenting the cultural, artistic and culinar ...
WHO convened an Informal Consultation with Member States and other Agencies of the United Nations. The subject under discussion was a comprehensive global monitoring framework and voluntary global targets for the prevention and control of NCDs.This is the second response of WHO to monitoring and evaluation tasks set down in the Political Declara ...
Modern Dental Laboratory USA announces the addition of three key opinion leaders to the World Dental Forum 2012. Dr. Howard Farran, Owner, Founder and CEO, of Today's Dental & Farran Media will be speaking about current trends in the U.S. dental market, including: Marketing; social media; the business side of dentistry; r ...
The hardest substance in the human body is moved by its strongest muscles: When we heartily bite into an apple or a schnitzel, enormous strengths are working on the surface of our teeth. "What the natural tooth enamel has to endure also goes for dentures, inlays or bridges", glass chemist Prof. Dr. Christian Russel of ...
New research demonstrates that previous models used to examine cancer may not be complex enough to accurately mimic the true cancer environment. Using oral cancer cells in a three-dimensional model of lab-made tissue that mimics the lining of the oral cavity, the researchers found that the tissue surrounding cancer cells can ep ...
Mark Zuckerberg who is a co-founder and runs Facebook and who has an estimated wealth of many billions, has a dad named Edward Zuckerberg who is a practicing dentist.The American Dental Association (ADA) recently discussed Edward Zuckerberg in their article Websites a "no-brainer' for dental practices written by Kelly Soderlund appearin ...
Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today announced that the Objet Eden260V 3D Printer has been recognized as a 2011 "Readers' Choice" by subscribers to Dental Lab Products magazine. The Objet 3D Printer was the only Rapid Prototyping platform honored ...
Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) Health System have found a new indicator that may predict which patients with a common type of throat cancer are most likely have the cancer spread to other parts of their bodies (Head & Neck, January 13, 2012).Patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell ...
Ultrasonic scalers reduced the physical workload in some muscles but had little to no effect on muscular rest and percentile load in a group of dental hygienists, according to a study in Applied Ergonomics (December 28, 2011).Researchers from Lund University used electromyography, inclinometry, and goniometry to record the physical workload for ...
Eating problems due to poor oropharyngeal functioning and persistent pain appear to be the most prevalent problems faced by long-term survivors of head and neck cancer, according to a new study in the Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery (January 16, 2012).The study, conducted by Gerry ...
Komet has developed the ZR Flash Polishers, designed for restorations fabricated of zirconium oxide, aluminum oxide, lithium disilicate, and pressed ceramics.The polishers feature interspersed diamonds that work in two steps, each of which can be identified by the color of the ZR Flash Polishers and the ...
fiteBac SkinCare has issued an advisory regarding hand sanitizers for dental, medical, and hospital applications.fiteBac SkinCare germicidal hand softening gel is a hand sanitizer designed to encourage and improve hand hygiene compliance in medical and hospital settings. Because of its alcohol-free form ...
Astra Tech Dental now offers the benefits of its AtlantisTM patient-specific CAD/CAM abutments also for single-tooth, screw-retained restorations.Atlantis crown abutmentThe AtlantisTM crown abutment is uniquely designed from the final tooth shape for a more natural esthetic result, just like AtlantisTM abut ...
AtlantisTM now introduces a new unique digital product, AtlantisTM abutment core file. AtlantisTM abutment core file is a high precision digital file of an AtlantisTM abutment, which can be used for designing a coping before receipt of the final abutment. The file is ordered in AtlantisTM We ...
That old expression about something being so difficult that it is "like pulling teeth" has experienced an amazing and unexpected expansion of meaning in the city of Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India.Twenty-six-year-old Seema Bhadoria is already a Guinness world record hold ...
No doubt the ghost of Bela Lugosi would smile at the current trend in dentistry happening almost every day at the Dental Salon Plaisir in Tokyo's ritzy Ginza district."Yaeba" (double tooth) vampire teeth are the all the rage as they represent the newest dental fashion suiting the needs of ...
Dental care providers and their patients need not worry about radiation exposure when using the Nomad handheld intraoral xray device (Aribex), according to a new study in Health Physics.CEREC 4.0 Software springs the CEREC system forward with powerful new features including a new user interface designe ...
A New Orleans start-up has developed a toothpaste that uses a naturally occurring compound found in cocoa instead of fluoride to help strengthen teeth.Theodent relies on Rennou, a proprietary blend of a cocoa extract and other minerals that work together to strengthen teeth. The extract is a white cryst ...
Switching to electronic health records might help close health gaps between black and white Americans, researchers suggest in a new study.They say government data on primary care visits from 2007 to 2008 show that when doctors didn't use digital records, there was a racial gap in how many patients h ...
Planmed Verity, a new, mobile extremity scanner for orthopedic imaging of the extremities receives the CE mark and thus, is now available for sale in the EU and many other countries where the CE certificate permits sales. Planmed Verity Extremity Scanner utilizes cone-beam CT (CBCT) technology that provides fast and ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning healthcare professionals and patients about a potential mix-up between prescription pain drugs and over-the-counter medications.Manufacturing problems at a Novartis manufacturing plant in Nebraska resulted in the possibility that tablets from one pr ...
Dental and hygiene students who take the American Dental Licensing Examination (ADLEX) will be able to apply for licenses in 42 U.S. states in 2013, following a new alliance with the Southern Regional Testing Agency (SRTA).The addition of SRTA to the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) means that ...
The International Team for Implantology (ITI), a leading academic organization dedicated to the promotion of evidence-based education and research in the field of implant dentistry, is inviting submissions for the highly regarded André Schroeder Research Prize as of February 1, 2012. ...
Fraud charges could be brought against an Indianapolis dentist accused of performing unnecessary procedures to collect Medicaid payments, according to an article in the Indianapolis Star.Arnel Gallanosa, DDS, has also been accused of offering payments to patients in return for allowing him to perform ce ...
St. Renatus, LLC, the northern Colorado start-up company founded to commercialize and distribute a new needle-free dental anesthetic, announced today that the company secured up to $3.5 million dollars from an angel investment group, and will move forward with Phase 3 clinical trials.Steve Merrick, Chief Executive Officer for St. Renatus, LLC, s ...
Planmeca Oy further strengthens its position as a preferred university supplier of the dental field. The latest delivery agreement was signed with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In co-operation with its local distributor Amedix sdn. Bhd Planmeca equips IIUM with 173 Planmeca Compact i dental units, one Pl ...
Cone-beam CT (CBCT) is an "ideal" alternative to periapical radiographs for diagnosing root fractures, according to a new study in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (January 9, 2012).Researchers from Guilan University of Medical Science in Iran compared conventional periapical radiographs and CBCT ...
The Dental Implant Training Center (DITC), which offers courses and training programs for the dental implant novice to the experienced oral surgeon, has announced an upcoming course instructed by respected dental industry thought leader,Dr. Maurice A. Salama.The two-day, hands-on course, entitled Critical Soft & Hard Tissue Techniques ...
Did you know that the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer community is young, healthy non-smokers? It's shocking but true. Exposure to the HPV-16 virus, the most common sexually transmitted infection, is now the leading cause of oral cancers in the U.S. There is little that can be done to stop this virus from spreadi ...
George Miller developed an ulcer on his bottom lip that began to bleed. His doctor sent cell scrapings to a pathologist, and diagnosed Miller with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). According to TMD Limited, a medical tourism company, squamous cell carcinoma is the 2nd most common cancer in humans and other animals. ...
DenMat Holdings, LLC today announced that it has acquired the restoratives and impression portfolios from Royal Philips Electronics, parent company of Discus Dental, LLC ("Discus Dental"). This includes: Splash® and Precision® impression materials, Vanilla BiteTM, Chocolate BiteTM, MegaBi ...
Celebrating 10 years of assuring that children in need receive the dental care they deserve, Minnesota dentists across the state will open their clinic doors and provide free dental care to an estimated 6,000 children on February 3rd and 4th, 2012.The Minnesota Dental Association is sponsoring the 10th ...
The lawyer for an HIV-positive man who worked as an office assistant in a Great Expressions Dental Center in Detroit is preparing to sue the chain for HIV-related job discrimination.James White, 26, claims he was subjected to "systematic abuse and harassment" by co-workers after they became aware of his HIV stat ...
In January, DentalPlans.com and its Dental HyGenie mascot will award $2,012 towards dental care costs to one deserving fan through the "Grant a Dental Wish" Facebook contest at www.Facebook.com/DentalPlans.Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10, through Monday, Jan. 16, DentalPlans.com Facebook fans can s ...
"We are a highly respected partner of WHO!"This was the conclusion of FDI President Orlando Monteiro da Silva, interviewed 21 December after a high-level meeting at WHO Headquarters in Geneva.Meeting participants included, from FDI, Dr da Silva and Executive Director Dr Jean-Luc Eiselé, and, from WHO, Dr Ala Alwan, MD, As ...
The antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists for odontogenic infections in children do not appear to be in line with recommended professional guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the ADA, according to a survey in the Journal of the American Dental Association (January 2012, Vol. 143:1, pp. 31 ...
Colds and flus, even pneumonia, become more common in New Hampshire during the winter, but now there might be another way to prevent yourself from catching pneumonia this time of year - brushing your teeth.New research from the Yale University School of Medicine discovered changes in mouth bacteria preceded ...
Comprehensive dentist, Zev Maybruch, DDS, has announced the launch of a new, patient-focused website created by dental website design leader, ProSites, Inc. Dr. Maybruch's practice is utilizing the website to educate the community on the importance of oral health. The website includes a dental libra ...
The biggest reason for delaying dental care is cost, according to a new Consumer Reports survey that asked readers to describe the dental health and cosmetic treatments they received in the last 5 years. CR subscribers tend to have better insurance coverage than Americans on average, but cost was still cited as a barrier by 43 percent of readers w ...
Two New England dental associations are about to lose a combined 57 years of management experience with the retirements of their long-time executive directors.Peter Taylor of the Vermont State Dental Society retired at the end of 2011, while Frances Miliano of the Maine Dental As ...
For California dentist Terry Tanaka, DDS, the quest to establish a clinic in Mexico to treat poor children with cleft palates began with a 5-year-old boy who was brought by his mother to a Mexicali clinic in 1977."He put up such a fuss that I didn't think I would be able to make an impression that day," ...
The recently launched dental implant OsseoSpeedTM TX Profile from Astra Tech Dental solves a well-known clinical challenge. This patented, uniquely shaped implant is specifically designed to preserve bone 360 degrees around the implant in sloped ridge situations. "The response to this un ...
Astra Tech Dental, leader and provider of comprehensive solutions for implant dentistry, is pleased to announce the introduction of AtlantisTM crown abutment for single-tooth screw-retained restorations. The introduction of Atlantis crown abutment will be an important and welcomed addition to dentists preferring screw-retained prosthe ...
The scene, a tribute to the toughness of the hockey player, has been immortalized on YouTube: In the midst of the 2010 Stanley Cup quarterfinals, a high stick catches Eric Belanger in the mouth. Belanger sits down on the bench, reaches into his bloody mouth, and matter-of-factly plucks out a destroyed tooth. ...
While infants under 12 months old may only have a few teeth, experts say they should been seen by a dentist within the first year of life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's revised guidelines on infant oral health recommend infants 6 to 12 months old should to be seen by a dentist. More than 40 perce ...
The five-year survival rate for U.S. patients with cancer of the base of the tongue or tonsils doubled between 1980 and 2002, according to a new study in Cancer Causes & Control (January 2012, Vol. 23:1, pp. 153-164).In addition, patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-relat ...
The combination of functional resection laser surgery and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment is more effective at extending the lives of patients with advanced head and neck cancers than having only radiotherapy treatment, according to a study presented at the recent Radiological Society of North Amer ...
Nearly 20 million Americans annually visit a dentist but not a general healthcare provider, according to an NYU study published in the American Journal of Public Health.The study, conducted by a nursing-dental research team at NYU, is the first of its kind to determine the propor ...
Delcam has extended its range of dental scanners with the launch of its DentSCAN scanner. The new unit is slim, light and accurate to 20 microns, making it ideal for use in dental laboratories that need to design restorations either for in-house production or for supply to milling centres for manufacture. ...
Vatech America, Inc., a leading supplier of dental digital radiography and conebeam CT equipment, software, and service has announced today that it has eclipsed a milestone of over 1,000 units installed in the United States in its short 5 Year history dating back to its November 2006 inception. ...
Waiting for the big 3-0 just won't cut it! That's why Sirona, the company that pioneered digital dentistry more than 26 years ago and the world's leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, is celebrating the 27-and-a-half-year anniversary of its industry-changing CEREC dental CAD/CAM system with a thre ...
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, announced today that it will sponsor four continuing education seminars at the Yankee Dental Congress 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts.The four seminars, each of which is worth 3 CE credits, are:The Patient Care CoordinatorThursday, January 26, 2012, 9:00 am - noon. ...
Sea animals could help cement dental cavities.Students at the Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore are currently investigating the adhesive properties of barnacles for use in dentistry. Their research, which recently received a Gold Award at this year's Singapore Science and Engineering Fair, could open new ways to hold dental braces or cem ...
Dr Hisashi Hisamitsu from Japan has recently been appointed the new president of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (AAAD). The 62-year-old dentist from Kawasaki City is replacing Dr Sim Tang Eng from Malaysia, who has served as president for the last two years. Dr Hisamitsu is currently Chairman of the Department of Clinical Cariology and En ...
Japanese students lack interest in private dental schoolsTOKYO, Japan: Enrolment in private dental schools in Japan has decreased again during spring term, a survey by the Japanese Association of Private Dental Schools has found. Figures released by the organisation last month show that almost 70 per cent of the schools missed their intake quota ...
According to the Cochrane Oral Health Group, fluoride supplements fail to reduce tooth decay in primary teeth, permanent teeth cavity-reduction is dubious and health risks are little studied. Further, "When fluoride supplements were compared with topical fluorides or with other preventive measures, there was no ...
Clinicians need a protocol to reduce the risk of substantial bleeding after dental extractions in cardiac patients who take anticoagulant medications. Findings in a study published in the current issue of the Journal of Oral Implantology reveal that the use of leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin biomaterial, a mater ...
Sirona has expanded its range of high-quality ultrasonic tips in the areas of periodontology and implantology. The Company in Bensheim is offering a tip covered in plastic for cleaning implants and ceramic or metallic restorations. In developing the product Sirona has worked hand in hand with practicing dentists.Technology leader in the dental i ...
PhotOralTM announced today it has licensed a patented technology from Harvard-affiliated Forsyth Institute to develop a novel intraoral device that uses blue light for targeting and obliterating potentially harmful dental plaque microorganisms.The agreement empowers ne ...
La Jolla Center for Holistic Dentistry, premier holistic dentist in San Diego, talks about the potential health hazards associated with traditional dental practices and materials. Holistic dentistry focuses on the overall well-being of their patients, and understands the integral role that safe dentistry plays in th ...
Orabrush today announced the immediate availability of the Orabrush Tongue Foam Powered by Orazyme, an enzyme-infused foam that works with the company's popular tongue cleaner to help eliminate bad breath."When people use the Orabrush, they always talk about how much gun ...
A common oral bacteria, Fusobacterium nucleatum, acts like a key to open a door in human blood vessels and leads the way for it and other bacteria like Escherichia coli to invade the body through the blood and make people sick, according to dental researchers at Case Western Reserve University. ...
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments, recently announced the addition of the Colorvue® PerioScreenTM Probe to their line of diagnostic products. The probe provides a fast and easy-to-use method of screening periodontal pocket depth prior to definitive probing, an impor ...
The recently-completed 4th International Heraeus Symposium featured a presentation entitled, "Chameleon Effect - How to Measure Color Adjustment of Resin Composites." The presentation, by Rade Paravina, DDS, MS, PhD, was one of 14 presentations given to an audience of 68 key opinion leaders at a two-day symposium sponsored by Heraeus Kul ...
When it comes to receiving dental care, New Jersey has its share of underserved children, according to a Rutgers study.In 2009, more than one-fifth of the state's children between 3 and 18 received no dental care within the previous year. While an improvement over 2001, when ...
Wanting to make an impact in the world of online Dentistry, Anchorage-Based Alaska Center for Dentistry has launched a brand new website. Coupled with this exciting new website launch are a range of special offers for new patients, making high-quality and elite dental care even more affordable. The center's Practice Manager ...
School nurses now have easy access to comprehensive oral health information through the National Association of School Nurses' new website, Oral Health Connections.The ADA and the NASN teamed up in January for the project supported by the DentaQuest Foundation. A dozen health organizations also prov ...
The American Dental Education Association Annual Session and Exhibition takes place here March 17-21, 2012, at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek."The theme of ‘Engage: Better Individual, Better Profession, Better Community, Better Health, Better Future' for the 2012 ADEA Annual Session and ...
Torrance children's dentist, Dr. Sanah Sohrab, a Southern California native, was inspired to study dentistry by his grandmother, who was a dentist herself. He graduated from UCLA in 2001 and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University Of Southern California School Of Dentistry in 2005. Dr. Sohrab is a b ...
Orlando dentist office Southpark Dental Group is inviting patients to the practice for holiday deals and gift ideas."When shopping for the holidays, consumer rarely think about going to a dentist's office," said Dr. John Cervenka, lead dentist and owner of Southpark Dental Group. "But ...
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is grappling with accusations that its DentSim dental simulators are serving as expensive recruiting tools instead of useful training devices.A December 1 article in the student newspaper the Minnesota Daily characterized the school's 20 DentSim device ...
Providing printed information to orthodontic patients about their treatment has limited impact on their treatment expectations, according to a study in the Journal of Orthodontics (December 2011, Vol. 38:4, pp. 257-268).For the randomized, controlled study, which was conducted in the orthodontic departm ...
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has told the Maine Board of Dental Examiners that proposed rules for a pilot project that would expand the scope of practice of independent practice dental hygienists (IPDHs) are too restrictive and could undermine the project's purpose.In June 2011, Maine pas ...
DrBicuspid.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are influencing the practice of dentistry.Roger Levin, DDS, is a third-generation general dentist and the chairman and CEO of Levin Group, a dental practice consulting firm he founded ...
Organizers and participants in the ADA Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions Conference say they are clear on EBD's growing value to patients and dentists, and that's what draws them to the annual gathering each year-and keeps them willing to spread the word to colleagues."Being in the first Champions class, I think this is a continuin ...
The University of Rochester Medical Center's Friends of Strong Council has awarded $21,650 to the Department of Dentistry.The funds were used to purchase a Stryker surgical drill which is used to extract teeth."We are delighted to accept this generous gift," said Lee Pollan, D.M.D., M.S, chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial S ...
An interesting article appears over on drbicuspid.com over at http://www.drbicuspid.com/index.aspx?sec=sup&sub=pmt&pag=dis&ItemID=309247 titled "Lawsuit claims dentist stifled patients' free speech rights" by Donna Domino and posted on Dec. 1 2011.A discussion is made of a New York dentist and a class action lawsuit tha ...
New fluorescent labeling technology that distinguishes in a single image the population size and spatial distribution of 15 different taxa has uncovered new taxon pairings that indicate unsuspected cooperation -- and standoffishness -- between members of the microbe biofilm that covers teeth, according to a presentation at the ...
Researchers suspect antimicrobial molecules contained within green tea helps preserve teeth (as long as you don't add sugar). People aged 40-64 who drank one cup of green tea a day were less likely to lose teeth. Drinking unsweetened coffee had no effect on keeping teeth. Antimi ...
A Canadian dentist paid $31,000 for a tooth pulled out of John Lennon's mouth more than 40 years ago.The molar was expected to go for half that amount, but Michael Zuk wouldn't be denied. He plans to display the tooth in his office."Some people will think it's gro ...
LABOR'S bid to axe Medicare funding for dentistry is headed for rejection by the very experts it chose to design a shake-up of dental care in Australia.Labor has twice tried to abolish the scheme, created by the Howard government in 2007, which delivers Medicare funds to dentists to treat people wit ...
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, announced today that it has added the high-impact heat-curing Paladon ultra and cold-curing PalaXpress ultra fracture-resistant acrylics to its Pala line of denture-related products. The Pala division of Heraeus, which is the inventor of dental acrylics, is continui ...
Although replacing lost teeth often involves artificially building up the jaw, researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, are now showcasing a new method whereby teeth are instead moved into the toothless area using a brace, giving patients the chance of having more teeth.When we lose ou ...
Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a study from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011.Among more than 100,000 people, those who had their teeth scraped and cleaned (tooth scaling) by a dentist or dental hygienist ...
New research from the University of Kent suggests that many of the common orthodontic problems experienced by people in industrialised nations is due to their soft modern diet causing the jaw to grow too short and small relative to the size of their teeth.The research, which was conducted by Dr Noreen von Cramon-Taubadel ...
Henry Schein, Inc., the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, announced that Stanley Bergman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein, and Steven Paladino, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, that they presented at the NASDAQ OMX 27th Investor Program la ...
It is now possible to use dental X-rays to predict who is at risk of fractures, reveals a new study from researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy reported in the journal Nature Reviews Endocrinology.In a previous study, researchers from the University of Gothenburg's Sahlgrenska Academy and Region V&a ...
New research from the University of Kent suggests that many of the common orthodontic problems experienced by people in industrialised nations is due to their soft modern diet causing the jaw to grow too short and small relative to the size of their teeth.The research, which was conducted by Dr Noreen von Cramon-Taubadel from the University&# ...
Marking its 25th anniversary, Health Volunteers Overseas has spent a quarter century reaching out to health care providers in developing nations to help enhance the health and well being of millions of people worldwide through education, training and professional support.The Washington, D.C.-based nonpr ...
Carbolite has introduced SafeAir Heatstream, a flame-free heat source that offers dentists improved safety for prosthodontics modeling and fitting work.The heat source can heat dental wax, modeling tools, and rim formers, as well as soften thermoplastic impression materials for registration trays used t ...
The University of Florida has decided to discontinue the use of chloral hydrate following the 2010 death of a 5-year-old Florida boy who was sedated with the drug prior to dental work.In April 2010, Dylan Shane Stewart went to the office of Ronnie Grundset, DDS, a longtime Gainesville-area pediatric dentist, to have four fillings and eight crown ...
Ultradent has donated more than 85,000 pounds of food to the Utah Food Bank in a competition with its South Jordan, UT, neighbor, eBay.The Ultradent versus eBay's Beat It competition encouraged employees and customers to collect cash and canned goods for points toward a company total, the company no ...
With athletes losing an estimated 5 million teeth every year from playing the sports they love, dental assistants have a huge opportunity to be the team hero in the esthetic zoneSports dentistry devotes itself to the treatment of athletes for injury prevention or the treatment of injuries sustained in athletic competition. " ...
A breakthrough by scientists could see dentures bite the dust.Researchers have pinpointed the gene that governs the production of tooth enamel, raising the tantalising possibility of people one day growing extra teeth when needed.At the very least, it could cut the need for painfu ...
The Lakeville, Savage and St. Paul pediatric orthodontics office of Cosmopolitan Orthodontics advises people to brush up on their oral hygiene knowledge since the holiday season is right around the corner. Good oral hygiene helps take the bite out of sugary sweets and keeps them from taking a bite out of healthy teeth.When eating sweets, Dr. Tru ...
Nicole Smith, General and Cosmetic Dentist at Beach Dental Group, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in cosmetic and general dentistry.Having grown up in a family of health care professionals, Dr. Smith made her decision to become a dentist w ...
Fort Hays State University (FHSU) in Kansas is taking the first steps toward its goal of becoming the next university in the U.S. to offer a program designed to train midlevel providers.Dental hygiene educators joined child advocacy groups at FHSU this week to discuss possible curriculums for a bachelor's degree program to tr ...
It can be difficult for some seniors to fix a tooth when they are medically fragile or unable to get out of a nursing home. Denture Repair Lab serves 12 New England nursing homes, available to repair a tooth or fix dentures for residents.It seems somewhat obvious that the largest sector of customers usi ...
The Finnish dental equipment manufacturer Planmeca Oy increases its comprehensive collection of imaging products with a new intraoral X-ray unit - Planmeca ProX. The advanced unit provides easy and precise positioning, a straightforward procedure and high-quality, high-resolution images.The Planmeca Pro ...
The Straumann Group today announced that it is to implement a new organizational structure in the New Year, with the objective of enhancing agility, improving efficiency, fostering entrepreneurism and shortening time to market. Shaping the future in a changing environment ...
Washington State University researchers have used a 3D printer to create a bone-like material and structure that can be used in orthopedic procedures, dental work, and to deliver medicine for treating osteoporosis. Paired with actual bone, it acts as a scaffold for new bone to grow on and ultimately dissolves with no apparent i ...
The Government's plan to switch its Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination from "Cervarix" to Gardasil" from Sep. 2012, has been welcomed by the British Dental Health Foundation.The leading oral health charity believes that the novel vaccine will deliver increased health benefits and ...
The recently-completed 4th International Heraeus Symposium featured a presentation entitled, "Composites in the 3D World: Ease, Strength and Beauty." The presentation, by Brian LeSage, DDS, FAACD, was one of 14 presentations given to an audience of 68 key opinion leaders at a two-day symposium sponsored by Heraeus Kul ...
OralDNA® Labs Inc. (OralDNA.com), leaders in advancing wellness in dentistry through salivary diagnostics, and a subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics® (NYSE: DGX), recently enhanced its MyPerioPath® patient lab report with the addition of an expanded section called "MyPerioProgress."The ...
Sangeeta Gajendra, D.D.S, M.P.H., of Penfield, has been named clinical chief of Community Dentistry for Eastman Dental, part of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center.In this role, she has responsibility for all clinical, human resources, and financial oversi ...
University of Rochester alumnus and Spencerport resident William R. Calnon, D.D.S., has been installed as president of the American Dental Association, the nation's largest dental association representing more than 156,000 dentist members. Calnon is the first from Upstate New York to be named ADA pr ...
Families in Bakersfield, CA, are set to begin working with Jim Moriarty, a high-profile Colorado attorney, to pursue claims that Edward Dove, DDS, mistreated their children during dental treatment, according to a story in the Bakersfield Californian.In August, dozens of local parents formed a Facebook g ...
British American Tobacco has filed a lawsuit against the Australian government, arguing that a new law that bans logos from cigarette packs is unconstitutional and violates intellectual property rights.The legislation forces tobacco companies to remove their distinctive colors and logos from cigarette p ...
PBHS has launched a mobile application for dental practice websites specifically designed for mobile users.The app is in response to demand for a separate version of practice sites that are optimized for a mobile browser, according to the company.Statistics indicate that most dent ...
A-dec is now offering Cavitron ultrasonic scalers as a factory-installed option with A-dec 300 or A-dec 500 delivery systems.Doctors are now able to combine Cavitron's leading magnetosrictive technology with the convenience of a fully integrated A-dec dental unit. The benefit to the dental team includes simplifying the treatment room's e ...
A legal dispute is heating up between 3M and Ivoclar Vivadent over a U.S. patent issued to Ivoclar in 1999 covering polymer-based restoratives materials.On November 30, 3M filed a lawsuit against Ivoclar Vivadent in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota stating Ivoclar has engaged in a serie ...
Under the supervision of a licensed dentist, RDPs could perform 34 specific tasks, such as extracting primary teeth, according to the story. They would be based out of a dentist's office, but they would also work in satellite locations.Some 93 of the state's 105 counties don't have enough dentists to meet residents' needs, and 13 ...
It happens more often than any of us would like to think. A patient enters a healthcare facility for a minor procedure, but leaves with a much more severe issue to contend with after he or she has been exposed to contaminated instruments or supplies and develops a bacterial infection.In a recent study in the Journal of the American Dental Associ ...
A New York dentist is in legal hot water for requiring patients to agree not to post negative comments about her online before she would treat them.The case highlights the growing role that social media is playing in professional circles, and dentists' fears about the impact of such sites on their r ...
One out of 20 dental offices in Los Angeles County have a blanket policy of refusing dental services to people living with HIV/AIDS, according to a study released today by the Williams Institute, a national think tank affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law.In addi ...
Washington State University (WSU) researchers have used a 3D inkjet printer to create a bone-like material and structure that can be used in orthopedic procedures and dental work, and to deliver medicine for treating osteoporosis, according to an article in Dental Materials.Paired with actual bone, it acts as a scaffold for new bone to grow on a ...
Stem cells derived from deciduous canine teeth and dental pulp can be grafted and produce bone regeneration between parents and offspring, according to a study in Cell Transplantation."Bone defects can occur for a number of reasons, and autogenous bone grafting -- using the patient's own bone -- has been a standard appro ...
Kane Biotech, a biotechnology company engaged in the development and commercialization of products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms, has developed and patented a new bone tissue regenerating fusion peptide based on the company's competence stimulating peptide (CSP) oral care technology.Thi ...
Dental Services Group, a network of 25 North American laboratories, is now providing Cerec and Cerec AC Connect users with a rebate and placement program.Both new and existing Cerec AC Connect users who choose to use DSG for any laboratory needs will earn a rebate to help cover the cost of their Cerec A ...
A new software tool used in conjunction with an intraoral camera demonstrated high sensitivity in the automatic, real-time detection of root canal orifices, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Education (November 2011, Vol. 75:11, pp. 1452-1457).Researchers from University Medical Center-Mainz ...
The economic downturn has taken a big bite out dentists' revenue and profits, forcing them to hire experts to help increase sales. They're redesigning websites, pampering their clients and using social media.For a quarter-century, Dr. Terry Vines built his Redlands dental practice the old-fashio ...
DenMat Holdings, LLC today announced that it has been acquired by affiliates of Centre Partners and Mill Street Partners.DenMat is the world leader in thin, porcelain veneer systems for smile enhancement. The Company also offers a wide-range of other aesthetic and restorative smile solutions, as well as a broad array of professional dental ma ...
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, is pleased to announce its educational sessions for the 2011 Greater New York Dental Meeting November 25-30, 2011 in New York, NY. The meeting convenes world-class clinical leaders, dental professionals and journalists to showcase and discuss the latest and most pro ...
Heraeus Kulzer, LLC, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, together with their international colleagues held the 4th International Heraeus Dental Symposium October 27-30 at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona. This was the first Heraeus symposium held in the Western Hemisphere, with the first three ha ...
Second-year students attending the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) recently participated in a hands-on training course on VITA VM13 porcelains. Led by well-known lecturers Jason Lohr, RDT, CDT and Ken Chizick, RDT, CDT, attendees learned how to use a modified 3D Ceramic Build-up and an Advanced 3D Ceramic Build- ...
Dr. Richard H. Madow and Dr. David M. Madow, better known in the dental industry as "The Madow Brothers," did it again by hosting another successful event at the 17th annual "The Best Seminar Ever," which took place November 11th and 12th at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. ...
A-dec is now offering Cavitron ultrasonic scalers as a factory-installed option with A-dec 300 or A-dec 500 delivery systems. Doctors are now able to combine Cavitron's leading magnetosrictive technology with the convenience of a fully integrated A-dec dental unit. The benefit to the dental team includes simplifying t ...
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments, today announced the addition of Hu-Friedy's Resin 8 Colors to their hand scaling line. Available in eight eye-catching colors, this collection of 80 colored resin scalers feature the lightweight, ergonomic handles many clinicians want, with the added ben ...
Calnon thanked the Department of Health and Human Services today for including oral health among the "leading health indicators" (LHIs) used to evaluate the nation's progress in promoting health care objectives outlined in Healthy People 2020. In a letter to HHS Administrator Kathleen Sebelius, Dr. Calnon wrote th ...
Philips, the makers of Sonicare power toothbrushes, today announced the availability of the Zoom WhiteSpeed Light-Activated Whitening System. Zoom WhiteSpeed offers different intensity settings that allow dentists to make adjustments for patients who may experience sensitivity during the whitening process, giving patients comfo ...
Digital image compression does not affect the accuracy of root fracture detection, according to a study in Dental Traumatology (November 9, 2011).The ability of a periapical radiograph to exhibit the fracture depends on many factors, including image resolution, noted the study authors, from the Universi ...
Despite strong growth in sales of its imaging and CAD/CAM equipment, Sirona Dental Systems saw its net income drop almost 50% year over year for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, due in part to the strengthening euro relative to the dollar.For the quarter (end-September 30), the company reported revenues of $218.8 million, a 19.6% increase over ...
David Levy, D.M.D., M.S., of Irondequoit, has been appointed chief quality officer and Article 28 medical director for Eastman Dental, part of Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center.In this new role, Levy works with quality assessment and improvement issues, revi ...
A federal judge blocked a U.S. rule requiring tobacco companies to display graphic images on cigarette packs, such as a man exhaling cigarette smoke through a hole U.S. District Judge Richard Leon sided on Monday with tobacco companies and granted a temporary injunction, saying they would likely prevail in their lawsuit challenging the requirement ...
Vident has signed onto the IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council's program to certify the material content of its products.Laboratories will now get certificates attesting to the content of restorative materials so that dentists can verify compositions, explain material choices to patients, document insuran ...
Delta Dental has given a $350,000 grant to the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTSD) to fund the school's Delta Dental Assessment and Clinical Research Clinic.The clinic will serve new patients and accommodate the school's student and faculty researchers, according to Delta D ...
While employing a thyroid collar during lateral cephalometric exams does mask some landmarks, the findings of a new study suggest patients should wear them anyway (Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, December 2011, Vol. 40:8, pp. 471-475).To investigate whether using a thyroid collar during cephalometric radi ...
The Diagnodent (KaVo Dental) was more accurate than the Midwest Caries I.D. (Dentsply International) in determining when teeth were free of occlusal caries, while the Midwest Caries I.D. more often revealed the presence of occlusal caries, according to a study in Lasers in Medical Science (November 12, 2011). ...
3DISC Imaging, a manufacturer of digital imaging products, has developed the FireCR Dental Reader, a compact imaging system for reading computed radiography (CR) images chairside.The FireCR Dental Reader is smaller than a shoe box and simple to operate, according to 3DISC. It features the QuantorTab, a ...
Sun Dental Labs has introduced CAD design services that can be used for full zirconia crowns, bridges, and copings.For labs using Cerec Connect, Sun Dental Labs can also design e.max and Empress crowns, according to the company. Labs and dentists can scan impressions or models and send in STL files. A trained CAD technician then creates a comput ...
Leading oral health charity, the British Dental Health Foundation, has welcomed the Government's decision to switch the HPV vaccination from Cervarix to Gardasil from next year. The Foundation believes the new vaccine will bring wider health benefits, including the prevention of genital warts. Acco ...
Henry Schein, Inc., the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners, today announced the launch of its Sleep CompleteTM program, a new integrated comprehensive solution that provides all of the information and products necessary for the successful implementation of dental sleep ...
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will publish a list of average bill sizes of private dental services.This will enable the public to know how much they can expect to pay when visiting a private dentist.The MOH currently maintains a list of average charges for some of the more common dental procedures at government-owned clinics and the minist ...
OrthoAccel® Technologies, Inc., developer of the AcceleDentTM System, an appliance designed to accelerate orthodontic treatment, announced that it has received FDA clearance and is preparing to launch the product throughout the United States.AcceleDentTM is a simple, removable ...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Elsevier Science and Technology's new report "Emerging Nanotechnologies in Dentistry. Processes, Materials and Applications" to their offering.New nanomaterials are leading to a range of emerging dental treatments that utilize more biomime ...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Elsevier Science and Technology's new report "Emerging Nanotechnologies in Dentistry. Processes, Materials and Applications" to their offering.New nanomaterials are leading to a range of emerging dental treatments that utilize more biomi ...
True to MyRay's "free software updates for life" commitment, the innovator of digital imaging products has released a feature-packed firmware update for its Hyperion panoramic imager. Additions to the 3DTS volumetric tomography plug-in as well as new projections will thrill new and exciting Hyperion users alike. ...
Taking advantage of Schick's unique modular design and cable replacement technology, Schick WiFi provides a one-of-a-kind enhancement option to Schick's industry leading Elite sensor range.With a focus on flexibility and functionality, Schick WiFi untethers the clinician from the operatory compu ...
Whip Mix and Glidewell are proud to announce a new partnership for the dental laboratory industry. Immediately you can contact Whip Mix for the fabrication of BruxZir full contour Zirconia restorations, Inclusive abutments, Inclusive bars and other Inclusive restorative components.Jim Shuck: "This ...
VOCO is introducing Quick Up, an innovative and complete implant pick up system that virtually eliminates the risk of interlocking and cuts chair side time in half. Designed specifically for bonding attachments, such as ball, Locator® and telescopic attachments as well as ...
CareerFusion, LLC announces our Corporate Partner MIS Perizone for the 2012 CareerFusion Discovery Event. The participation of MIS will network them with noted and emerging key opinion leaders in clinical dentistry and practice management.CareerFusion, LLC is a learning continuum for health care profess ...
AMD LASERS, a global leader in dental laser technology and dental laser education, announced the immediate availability of ‘Diode Laser Soft Tissue Surgery for Laser Dentist: Volumes 1-3,' a comprehensive set of laser surgery manuals for use by laser dentists.‘Diode Laser Soft Tissue Sur ...
RecordLinc Inc., a company created by dental professionals dedicated to providing communication solutions for fellow dental professionals, has released an innovative electronic dental record solution for patient file-sharing, dentist-to-dentist communication, and dental practitioner collaboration that will increase efficiency a ...
Dental professionals don't need to look far for information about the latest dental software, hardware and services. A new website, launched today by the Dentists Management Corporation (DMC), gives dental professionals useful information for running the front office, back office and clinical sides of their dental practices ...
The size of our jaws decreases with age. This is shown in a unique study from the Faculty of Dentistry at Malmö University that followed a cohort of dentists throughout their adult lives.The unique study started in 1949. Plaster molds were made of the jaws of dental students, who were then in their ...
BELOTERO Balance® has now been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for injection into the mid-to-deep dermis to correct moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds. BELOTERO Balance® is a hyaluronic acid-based cohesive gel dermal filler that delivers natural-looking results wi ...
3M is the winner of the 2011 Green to Gold Award from Duquesne University's Beard Institute. The award recognizes an American company that demonstrates commercial success in sustainable business practices. "At 3M, we've long recognized that what's good for the environment can also be go ...
Wayne Erickson can't forget the sound of gunfire strafing the outside his cockpit or how he once flew a mission over France during which the cloud cover was so heavy a fellow pilot crashed into the Cliffs of Dover. Before taking off on a more than 40-year career as a dentist, Erickson flew fighter p ...
It is now well known in the health professions and in the general media that diabetes is one of the major public health concerns in the United States. While the general prevalence of Type I (insulin dependent) diabetes has remained essentially stable over the past several decades, the incidence and prevalence of Type II (non insulin dependent) diab ...
Patterson Companies, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new Patterson Technology Center (PTC) October 27 in Effingham, Ill. The 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility reinforces the Company's commitment to technology and customer support - and to being a differentiator for dental practices that partner with Pat ...
VOCO marks its 30th year in the industry. Often, the history of successful companies is the stuff of legends. Sometimes it's enough to imply that it all began in somebody's garage. And of course the meteoric rise and huge commercial success is never down to luck, but instead it's the result of sophisticated strateg ...
Sescoi demonstrated its automated WorkNC Dental CADCAM software at Dentech China 2011, Shanghai during October. The software is becoming well recognized and respected by Chinese dental professionals. Feedback from the exhibition showed that they appreciated the benefits of WorkNC Dental's open architecture and t ...
Mainboard-listed Q & M Dental Group (Singapore) Limited ("Q & M" or the "Group"), a growing private dental healthcare group in Asia, today reported that its net profit for the nine months ended 30 September 2011 ("9M2011") increased to $3.2 million, from $2.9 million previously.The Gr ...
Kerr Corporation, a leading manufacturer of technology for dental procedures announced today that its SonicFill composite system has been named a recipient of the Pride Institute's Best of Class Technology Award ("Emerging Technology" category) for 2011.SonicFill is a first-of-its-kind, ti ...