SmileRank releases teeth-whitening app for iPhone, iPad, iPod
2011-03-23
SmileRank Technologies has introduced an app that allows users to see what they would look like with whiter teeth. Instant Teeth Whitener 1.0 can be
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Planmeca launches integrated digital intraoral scanner
2011-03-21
Planmeca has introduced PlanScan, calling it “the first dental unit integrated intraoral scanning solution designed to bring measurable benefits for patients, dentists, and laboratories.” PlanScan
3D Systems offers digital print material for ProJet
2011-03-21
3D Systems will feature the VisiJet e-Stone, a new print material developed specifically to produce digital dental models on the ProJet MP 6000 Professional 3D
SensAble launches European version of Intellifit
2011-03-15
SensAble Dental is launching the newest version of its Intellifit TE (touch-enabled) digital restoration system for European markets at the International Dental Show (IDS) in
Digital tool aids x-ray training; chewable toothpaste enters U.S. market
2011-03-15
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Dental students at the University of Queensland gave high marks to a digital learning tool developed by faculty there, saying it improved
Can Diagnodent provide reliable caries-removal end points?
2011-02-28
The usefulness of the Diagnodent (KaVo) in determining caries-removal end points is “doubtful,” according to researchers from Catholic University of Leuven (Journal of Dentistry, February
3Shape, Astra Tech form lab-based scanning alliance
2011-02-28
CAD/CAM equipment and software provider 3Shape and Astra Tech, which develops CAD/CAM abutments, have formed a new alliance. Initially they will develop a software interface
3D Systems brings new dental printer to market
2011-02-22
3D Systems has introduced the ProJet DP 3000 3D printer, a new dental CAD/CAM 3D printer for wax-up production in the dental lab. The new
Spectroscopic technique could make laser surgery safer
2011-02-09
Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy could be used as a feedback mechanism to prevent iatrogenic nerve damage during oral and maxillofacial laser surgery, according to a study
AAOMR joins Image Gently campaign
2011-01-31
The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) has become the first in organized dentistry to join the Image Gently Pediatric Alliance, the academy
Study: 3D imaging for kids should be exception, not rule
2011-01-30
Some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3D imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2D imaging, suggests
Straumann becomes official iTero distributor
2011-01-27
Straumann and Cadent have signed a nonexclusive distribution agreement in North America whereby Straumann will begin marketing Cadent’s iTero digital impression system as of February