Dentists’ opinions sought on ethical advertising
2010-07-28
The GDC is seeking the opinions of dentists on the most ethical way to advertise their dental services. The aim is to create a guidance booklet
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Smile your way to success in the workplace
2010-07-28
One in three Brits believes a quality smile will help propel them up the corporate ladder, according to new research. More than a quarter (26%) of
Is dentistry ready for diagnostic ultrasound? And, new irrigants improve root canals
2010-07-27
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Ultrasound has been used in dentistry for years in clinical applications ranging from power scaling to root canal preparation. But while this
Spectrometer enhances curing light effectiveness
2010-07-27
A spectroradiometrically calibrated spectrometer is helping dentists use curing lights more effectively when hardening resin composites. The spectrometer, developed by Ocean Optics, is a key
Emily finally has adult teeth – at 28
2010-07-27
A 28-year-old woman with a rare dental condition has only just got rid of her first teeth to secure an adult smile. Six milk teeth
Komet offers provisional kit for dental assistants
2010-07-27
Komet USA has introduced the fourth kit in its line of kits designed specifically for dental assistants to work on provisional restorations. The Shannon L.
PRODRIVE ON COVER OF TODAY’S MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS
2010-07-27
“The development of the ProDrive product is a step forward in the evolution of handpiece chucking systems.” Montreal, July 26, 2010 ” ProDrive Systems today
‘Dental care’ donations will pay for Alex Higgin’s funeral
2010-07-27
The cash raised for snooker legend Alex Higgins’ dental treatment will now be used to pay for his funeral. Just a few months ago, shocking
CT better for sinus diagnostics before implants
2010-07-26
Panoramic radiography is limited in its ability to diagnosis sinus disorders prior to implant surgery, and CT remains the most effective diagnostic tool in these
Rite Aid joins ADA on oral health awareness campaign
2010-07-26
Rite Aid and the ADA are jointly promoting oral health in a two-month public health campaign supported by free educational guides and gift card rewards
CariScreen uses bioluminescence to identify caries risk
2010-07-26
CariFree has launched a system to test a patient’s risk of caries. The CariScreen Caries Susceptibility Test uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence to identify bacteria
Laser therapy eases TMD pain
2010-07-26
Diode laser treatment significantly decreases the painful symptoms experienced by patients suffering from temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) due to its analgesic and/or a placebo effect, according