An initiative by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require improvements in medical devices for pediatric imaging was uniformly applauded by attendees at

3Shape’s Dental System is now able to design two-piece customized abutments using Dentsply Friadent premanufactured titanium bases. 3Shape has integrated an original Dentsply Friadent library

Planmeca has added a cephalometric analysis module to its Romexis treatment planning software tool. The Planmeca Romexis Cephalometric Analysis module provides flexible and easy-to-use features

Orthopantomograms (OPTs) are not as effective as cone-beam CT images in evaluating miniscrew implant position prior to surgical intervention, according to a study in the

The DL-plus dental laboratory management software from Jenmar International and IOS Technologies’ FastScan digital impression system are now interoperable. Using the open XML standard Universal

In May Sirona Dental will launch SIROInspect, a battery-operated, rechargeable caries-detection probe that utilizes optical technology to help dentists determine where caries does or does

While fluorescence-based caries detection devices have been shown to offer clinical decision-making support, visual inspection should continue to be the primary detection method for occlusal

Cone-beam CT (CBCT) enhances practitioner confidence during orthodontic pre-treatment diagnosis and treatment planning, according to a presentation given yesterday by UCLA researchers at the American

Heraeus Dental has acquired Biomain, a Swedish provider of customized CAD/CAM implants. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Heraeus’ presence in the Northern European dental

When it comes to dentistry, the adoption of cone-beam CT (CBCT) has so far been strongest in orthodontics. But a new literature review in the

MicroDental Laboratories has launched a rebate program for Cerec and Cerec AC Connect users. The Impression Free program allows new and existing Sirona Digital Impression

Glidewell Laboratories is now offering Inclusive scanning abutments for clinical use. Compatible with most major implant systems, these abutments can be used with any digital