Dental instrument and product manufacturer Hu-Friedy has introduced a new probe. The Colorvue Goldstein probe, developed in collaboration with Ronald Goldstein, DDS, allows greater visibility and measurement accuracy, according to the company. The probe extends up to 3 mm, is marked in 0.5-mm increments, and has a narrow, flexible tip for patient comfort. A starter kit, containing a handle and seven tips, and a replacement set of 12 tips are
Geistlich Pharma North America has introduced a new package size for its Bio-Oss bone substitute. Used in periodontal and oral surgery procedures, the bone substitute is now available in a 1-g size. Small and large granule sizes are available in the new size.
Delta Dental has donated $50,000 to America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation for use in Texas schools. The grant will provide community education kits to youth leaders and school nurses, and will also aid schools with oral health programming for children. In addition, a dental wellness educational video will be distributed to schools in the Dallas and Houston areas.
Interleukin Genetics reported an increase in revenues for the first quarter of 2016. For the quarter (end-March 31), the company reported revenues of $961,000, up 38% compared with $403,000 from the same quarter in 2015, according to the company. Net loss for the first quarter was $1.5 million, down from $1.8 million in the same period of 2015. The company produces the PerioPredict genetic test.
If you have multiple missing teeth, you have a few options when it comes to replacing them. While traditional dentures or a bridge can effectively restore your smile, there are significant advantages to using dental implants. You may choose multiple dental implants that are restored with dental crowns, or you can opt to secure your denture or bridge with dental implants. In doing so, you’ll reap the benefits of the
Carestream Dental has updated its Logicon caries detector software and launched an online community to support software users. The v5.2 software updates include organized menus, simplified icons, and a new black interface, the company said. Clinical studies show Logicon more than doubles the capability to find early caries in the dentin compared with traditional visual diagnostic methods, and it helps dentists find up to 20% more interproximal caries on permanent
ANAHEIM, CA – A busy first day at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2016 meeting saw dozens of clinical and practice management speakers, as well as a number of companies offering new or updated products. View the slideshow below for some of the highlights from the first day of the meeting. .slideBox { background-color : #ffcc00; } .slideCaption { font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style:italic; text-align:left; padding:4px; } .photoCredit
Dear DrBicuspid Member, ANAHEIM, CA – A busy first day at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2016 meeting saw dozens of clinical and practice management speakers, as well as a number of companies offering new or updated products. See our slideshow for some highlights from the meeting. Ask any practice that has received a call about a HIPAA investigation if the time and money they spent on compliance with
Going to the dentist is something that we must do twice a year. Unfortunately, taking care of your dental needs can be quite expensive, but becoming a dental tourist can help you save thousands of dollars. On average, dental tourists have saved up to 70% when comparing prices to the USA or Canada. Now, this is not the only advantage dental tourists receive, coming to Mexico offers you many advantages,
OCO Biomedical has opened registration for three simultaneous, daylong implant dentistry courses. The three courses will take place on Thursday, July 21, in advance of OCO Biomedical’s 2016 International Dental Implant Symposium. The symposium and courses will be held at the Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, NM. Course attendees will receive seven continuing education units per session. The three course options are listed below: Integrating Implants into the Expanded
Convergent Dental is introducing a new software update for the company’s all-tissue laser at the California Dental Association’s CDA Presents 2016 meeting in Anaheim, CA. The software, Solea 3.0, allows dentists to cut any tissue without changing settings, according to the company. The one-setting approach works for tooth structure and bone and soft-tissue procedures.
Nanomaterials that kill bacteria and remineralize teeth can be used to make better dental composites, according to a new study in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. The unique properties of nanomaterials can be incorporated into primers, adhesives, and composites to make them bioactive. HuangshanDental.com spoke with researcher Mary Anne Melo, DDS, PhD, an assistant professor of operative dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, to discuss her new