Benco, Amann Girrbach announce distribution partnership

Benco Dental has announced a distribution partnership agreement with Amann Girrbach. Amann Girrbach is a dental prosthetics and CAD/CAM company with partners in more than 90 countries, according to a press release. Pennsylvania-based Benco Dental is the largest privately owned dental company in the U.S. “I’m thrilled about the Benco Dental and Amann Girrbach partnership,” stated Marco Ratz, CEO of Amann Girrbach, in the release. “Both companies have grown and

Nobel Biocare: Who are They?

How well do you recognize a brand? Many of recognize the common brands use in clothing, electronics and even movies; but when it comes to things like medical products, how good do you really know them? Not many know the brands our doctors’ use on us, the quality these brands offer and how they benefit us. In this post we will get to know better a brand that dentist use

11 Effective Ways to Save Gas

The summer is here and knows that many of you will be traveling, in order to save on gas, we offer you these smart tips that will help you save on gas. Avoid Rush Hour One of the worst areas where you can get stuck is in a traffic jam, but did you know that this area is also very expensive on your gas tank. Every time you get stuck

FDA clears DentiTrac system

Braebon Medical announced that the DentiTrac oral-appliance compliance system has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with the SomnoDent oral device. The DentiTrac system is a wearable microrecorder and Web cloud portal combination for the objective measurement of oral appliance compliance for sleep apnea. The microrecorder is embedded inside an oral appliance to gather detailed information to confirm that a patient is following prescribed

Implants improve quality of life for osteoporotic women

Implant restorations can significantly improve the quality of life of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and tooth loss, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Dentistry. Researchers found that women with implants were more satisfied with their occupational, health, emotional, and sexual quality of life than those with fixed partial dentures, removable partial dentures, or no restorations. The group from Case Western Reserve University’s School of Dental

Zimmer completes long-awaited Biomet acquisition

Zimmer Holdings has officially completed the $14 billion acquisition of Biomet following the receipt of U.S. Federal Trade Commission clearance. The company, now known as Zimmer Biomet Holdings, will trade under the symbol ZBH on the New York Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange beginning June 29, 2015. “The coming together of Zimmer and Biomet is a momentous achievement,” David Dvorak, president and CEO of Zimmer Biomet, said in a

U.K. researchers develop new antibacterial technology

University of Bristol researchers have developed a new technology that could provide long-term protection against antibacterial and antifungal infections. The group has developed a new formulation of chlorhexidine called Pertinax. Chlorhexidine is used to prevent and treat a range of infections, but it is only effective for a very short amount of time, according to a press release from the university. Pertinax improves upon chlorhexidine by increasing its “persistence” where

AAP survey: Patients lie about flossing frequency

More than a quarter of patients lie about how often they floss, according to a new survey released June 23 by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Of the U.S. adults surveyed, 27% said they lie to their dentist about how often they floss. In addition, more than one-third said they would rather do an unpleasant activity, such as cleaning the toilet (14%), instead of daily flossing. The results also

Md. dental foundation receives treatment grant

The Maryland Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped (MFDH) has received $35,000 to support its Donated Dental Services Program. The program improves access to dental care by providing free dental services to low-income adults who are disabled by illness or injury. The foundation recruits dentists and dental laboratories and provides case management for the patients. More than 400 eligible patients will receive more than $1 million in donated dental services.

AAPD foundation accepts grant applications

The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is now accepting grant applications for its 2016 Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children program. The grants support community-based initiatives throughout the U.S. that provide dental care to children whose families cannot afford care. Each awardee is given a one-year matching grant of up to $20,000. The deadline to apply is August 3, 2015.

Aspen Dental to offer free care for veterans

More than 300 Aspen Dental branded practices in 31 states will offer free dental care to veterans on Saturday, June 27. Participating dentists and other volunteers will provide free services including fillings, extractions, and basic denture repair. The initiative is part of the Healthy Mouth Movement, a campaign that delivers free dental care and oral health education to communities in need. This year the campaign is focusing on veterans. “There

Award funds oropharyngeal cancer outcomes study

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s Pipeline to Proposal program has given a clinical research award to an otolaryngologist with Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit to study treatment options and post-treatment rehabilitation for oropharyngeal cancer patients. Steven Chang, MD, a surgeon in the department of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at the hospital, will focus on improving quality-of-life issues for long-term survivors of oropharyngeal cancer, according to a press release.