Oral-B packaging more environmentally friendly
2012-01-23
Procter & Gamble has eliminated the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in packaging for its Oral-B manual toothbrushes. The packages are now made with Octal
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Kettenbach introduces Identium in 1:1 cartridges
2012-01-23
Kettenbach has introduced Identium, a vinylsiloxanether impression material for the one-step impression technique. The material combines the best features of both A-silicone and polyether materials
Saliva HIV test passes the grade
2012-01-23
A saliva self-test used to diagnose human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is comparable in accuracy to the traditional blood test, according to a new study in
Biomarker may predict head/neck cancer outcomes
2012-01-23
Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the University Hospital for Einstein have found a biomarker in head and neck cancers that can predict
Dentist pleads guilty in paper clip fraud case
2012-01-23
A former Fall River, MA, dentist has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud charges for inserting pieces of paper clips into patients’ mouths as posts in
J. Morita expands TwinPower Turbine line
2012-01-22
J. Morita has expanded its TwinPower Turbine product line with the addition of the mini Ultra series. The product line, which will be formally introduced
Ormco offers aligners for minor anterior tooth movement
2012-01-22
Ormco has launched the Insignia Clearguide Express line of orthodontic aligners, designed for patients who require minor anterior tooth movements. Insignia Clearguide Express is initiated
Heartland dentists to use VELscope Vx
2012-01-22
LED Dental’s VELscope Vx oral cancer screening system has been approved for use by the dentists affiliated with Heartland Dental Care. All new and existing
All-ceramic restorations shine in long-term study
2012-01-22
A study of 1,335 all-ceramic restorations placed between 1987 and 2009 has found that they are both predictable and reliably successful, with a 93.5% probability
Tactile imaging sensor can help ID tumors
2012-01-22
Researchers from Temple University have developed a tactile imaging sensor that could help doctors identify cancerous tumors earlier. The sensor is designed to help doctors
Brushless toothbrush aids receding gums
2012-01-22
A New York dentist has launched a brushless toothbrush designed to decrease tooth decay and gum disease. Jack Gruber, DDS, of New Hyde Park developed
7% of U.S.kids have unmet dental needs
2012-01-22
Some 4.3 million U.S. children did not get needed dental care in 2010 because their families could not afford it, according to an ADA News