3M rebrands Imtec mini dental implants
2010-08-16
3M ESPE has launched a new brand for its recently acquired line of small diameter implants: 3M ESPE MDI mini dental implants. Formerly branded as
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Genetic test to help predict gum disease
2010-08-16
One of the largest clinical studies using genetic testing to assess the risk of gum disease will be conducted by the University of Michigan, in
Flowable composites: The unsung heroes of bonding
2010-08-16
They are in every contemporary dental office. Fifteen years ago they were mysteriously absent from our bonding armamentarium, but today hygienists use them to prevent
Align Technology launches Invisalign G3
2010-08-15
Align Technology has introduced Invisalign G3, which includes software features designed to make it easier to use Invisalign with class II and III patients, new
Henry Schein to offer free medical, dental services
2010-08-15
Henry Schein will provide free medical and dental services to more than 5,000 children and their caregivers in five U.S. cities this summer and fall
Pa. man seeks used dentures on Craigslist
2010-08-15
A Pennsylvania man was so desperate to help his wife he posted an ad on Craigslist looking for used dentures because they couldn’t afford new
Can cancer patients benefit from phase I drug trials?
2010-08-15
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 16 – Patients with advanced head and neck cancer survived just as well on experimental drugs in phase I trials
Remedent Q1 sales jump 62%
2010-08-15
Remedent reported a 62% increase in net sales year over year for the first quarter of 2010, thanks to the inclusion of the company’s Asian
Pa. dental association outlines risks, signs of meth abuse
2010-08-15
Because the effects of methamphetamine use are devastating, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) is bringing the risks of this destructive drug to the attention of
Dentists can play key role in screening for HIV
2010-08-15
More than 33 million people worldwide were living with HIV/AIDS at the end of 2008, according to the World Health Organization. Compared to nine countries
Wisc. kids display pearly whites at smile contest
2010-08-15
More than 100 youngsters showed off their smiles at the 23rd annual Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) Smile Contest, held August 13 at the Wisconsin State
Elephant tooth fossil found in Brazil
2010-08-13
A fossilised elephant’s tooth found in the Amazon jungle proved the presence of the species in South America 45,000 years ago. Brazilian paleontologist, Mario Cozzuol, said: