ATSU-ASDOH receives $200K to expand Text2Floss

The A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is launching the second phase of its Text2Floss initiative after receiving a $199,185 grant from DentaQuest Foundation’s Innovation Fund for Oral Health. The phase two proposal, “An Innovative Option to Improve Oral Health Behavior,” outlines a plan to advance and expand the platform’s HIPAA-compliant and short messaging system (SMS). The expansion introduces funding for an iPhone oral health

Henry Schein hosts ADHA ‘dream center’

Henry Schein Dental will host the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s (ADHA) Dream Center this week at the organization’s annual meeting in Boston. The Dream Center will feature a full operatory with six product stations for attendees to explore the latest in dental hygiene technology. Participating companies include Dentsply Professional, Aseptico, Orascoptic, Kerr TotalCare, and Dental EZ. Each product station will feature a five-minute educational session and one-on-one, hands-on experience with

ClearCorrect to relocate in Texas

Clear aligner manufacturer ClearCorrect will relocate its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility from Houston to Round Rock, TX, later this year. In anticipation of the move, ClearCorrect recently expanded its fleet of Objet 3D printers, making ClearCorrect one of the largest 3D printing facilities in the world, the company noted in a press release. In addition, last month ClearCorrect began accepting intraoral scans from 3M ESPE’s 3M True Definition scanner,

BioHorizons, Officite partner on dental implant marketing

BioHorizons, a manufacturer of dental implant technologies and tissue regeneration products, has teamed up with Officite, a provider of websites and online marketing for dental practices. The BioHorizons-Officite Web Marketing Program has been specially developed for dental implant professionals to accelerate growth in their practices, the companies noted in a press release. With this program, BioHorizons customers will receive preferred access to various online marketing services. These services have been

U.S. firm launches blackberry toothpaste gum

Four Tigers, a Kentucky blackberry research & development company, is partnering with Kroger to distribute a blackberry toothpaste gum. BerryCare toothpaste gum, a dietary supplement made with an all-natural blackberry ingredient, provides nutrients while keeping the mouth, teeth, and periodontal in good condition, according to the company. The National Institute of Health and the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation Matching Funds Program have provided Four Tigers the opportunity to research

NFL player alliance raises sleep apnea awareness

The Pro Player Health Alliance (PPHA) has launched the Tackle Sleep Apnea campaign and is holding free public awareness events to educate individuals about the effects of untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The PPHA is an organization dedicated to helping former National Football League (NFL) players by providing testing and treatment options for those who suffer from OSA. In addition, the PPHA is dedicated to integrating education and raising awareness

Newtech Dental to build new facility in Pa.

Newtech Dental Laboratory is purchasing 2.38 acres to construct a 10,500-sq-ft facility in Upper Gwynedd Township, PA. The dental prosthetic manufacturer will invest more than $2.5 million in the project that is expected to create 33 new jobs and retain 37 existing employees. The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority will provide a $1.04 million 15-year, low-interest loan at 1.5% to the Montgomery County Industrial Development Corporation on behalf of Newtech Dental

Bisco launches eCement for lithium disilicate restorations

Bisco has introduced eCement, a resin cementation system for lithium disilicate restorations. The light- and dual-cure resin cement is formulated to provide aesthetics at the margin and also shade stability, the company explained. It is also radiopaque. The kit includes all the products necessary for cementation, including eCement resin cement, Select HV Etch, Porcelain Primer, Porcelain Etchant, and All-Bond Universal. The system can be used for placing lithium disilicate veneers,

Sulzer Mixpac wins trademark infringement case

A federal court has ruled that Seil Global’s dental mixing tips infringe Sulzer Mixpac’s colored dome trademarks. In May, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York confirmed that dome-shaped clear body mixing tips made by Seil Global were prohibited by a prior permanent injunction, Sulzer noted in a press release. The order finds that Seil Global, and its related company Seil Dentech, are in contempt of

JumpStart invests $250K in dental implant firm

Dental implant maker Zuga Medical has received a $250,000 investment commitment from the nonprofit venture development organization JumpStart. The funding will be used to launch the company’s U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Zuga implant system, which allows general practice dentists to perform procedures previously done by oral surgeons, according to the company. The Zuga dental implant consists of a surgical-grade, titanium-threaded rod that is inserted in the mandible at the

NSU offers free dental care to kids with autism

The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Dental Medicine is offering free dental services for some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). NSU dentists and behavior analysts have collaborated to develop a treatment plan for children with ASD who attend the university’s Baudhuin Preschool at the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development. Postdoctoral dental students who are doing their dental residency at NSU are also being trained to provide specialized

Video tool helps reduce patients’ fear of dental injections

A computerized video tool designed to reduce fear of dental injections has the potential to help patients stop avoiding dental care due to fear, according to a new study in a supplement of the Journal of Dental Research (May 20, 2013). A quarter of adults report a clinically significant fear of dental injections, and 1 in 20 say they avoid dental treatment due to such fears, according to the study