Dental plan provider scoops prize
2010-11-01
Denplan has been voted ‘Best Dental Plan Provider’ at this year’s Health Insurance awards. The glittering awards ceremony took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel
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Valuing a dental practice: a guide
2010-11-01
It’s true; most of us do manage to leave the most essential question until last when we come to selling a practice. This path is
A third of parents let their kids skip toothbrushing
2010-11-01
Worrying new research shows millions of British parents are letting their children off brushing their teeth simply because they’re too rushed or stressed. The study found
Biolase gains 2 more U.S. patents
2010-11-01
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued two new patents to Biolase Technology related to its Waterlase, ezlase, and iLase products. Patent No. 7,817,687,
Whip Mix launches new flasking stone
2010-11-01
Whip Mix has introduced RapidFlask, an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) type 3 flasking stone that is fluid enough to flow without vibration into all
OHS takes over Dental Home Initiative from AAPD
2010-11-01
Despite a successful three years launching and managing the Office of Head Start’s (OHS) Dental Home Initiative in nearly 30 U.S. states, the American Academy
Toothaches more common in minority, special needs kids
2010-11-01
Poor, minority, and special needs children are more likely to be affected by toothaches, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of
NJDA sues tanning salons over whitening
2010-11-01
The issue of teeth whitening — and who has the right to offer it — is at the center of a lawsuit filed by the
Infection control to become part of state oral health programs
2010-11-01
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) will assist the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) in incorporating infection prevention and control
Genesis implant system set for U.S. market
2010-10-31
The Genesis biomimetic implant system from Keystone Dental has received U.S. regulatory clearance, the company announced. The benefits of the Genesis system include the potential
Lares introduces low-priced dental lasers
2010-10-31
Lares Research has introduced the LightWalker line of lasers, the first hard- and soft-tissue laser series for dentistry priced less than $30,000, the company announced.
Can gingival color influence tooth shade perceptions?
2010-10-31
A single set of color difference standards is unlikely to work in dental prosthesis fabrication, so practitioners may need to take factors such as skin