Jaw bone plays key role in appearance over time

2010-03-25

It may take more than a skin-tightening facelift to restore a youthful look. Significant changes in facial bones — particularly the jaw bone — occur

3Shape’s new CAMbridge 2010 offers automated milling

2010-03-14

3Shape has introduced the CAMbridge 2010 for the dental lab market. The system is designed to automate the gap between dental CAD designs and manufacturing,

Ask Marty: What cool products did you see at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting?

2010-03-11

Q: What cool products did you see at this year’s Chicago Midwinter Meeting? A: Chicago Midwinter is the meeting in the U.S. where a lot

Do x-rays enhance patient understanding of third-molar surgery?

2010-03-08

What effect does explaining a preoperative radiograph prior to third-molar surgery have on patient satisfaction with understanding potential complications and risks of the surgery? Not

CBCT enhances orthodontic anchorage device placement

2010-03-01

Cone-beam CT (CBCT) enables better visualization of miniscrew implants when they are used as temporary anchorage devices (TADs) for orthodontic treatment, according to a study

3Shape launches new 3D scanner

2010-02-28

3Shape has released its new D710 Multi Die 3D scanner, designed to bring “remarkable scan, design, and production speeds to the digital dentistry market,” according

Straumann features new CAD/CAM products at Chicago Midwinter

2010-02-24

Straumann is launching upgrades to its CAD/CAM system, the company announced at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting this week. Some elements are ready, and

Sealants inhibit laser fluorescence caries detection

2010-02-22

Laser fluorescence (LF) detection of occlusal caries in primary molars is “significantly affected” by both clear and opaque sealants, according to a new study in

CT not necessary for palatal implant planning

2010-02-15

While lateral radiographs provide “reliable evaluation” of the quantity of bone in preoperative diagnosis of palatal implants, additional 3D imaging is only required in rare

AGD responds to AAID’s statement about implants

2009-09-01

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has issued a response to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s (AAID) recent advice that patients should elect not

Report: Dental devices market to hit $26 billion by 2014

2009-08-31

Demand for dental biomaterial and dental implants are expected to push the market for dental equipment and consumables to $26 billion by 2014, according to

International implant group names new president

2009-08-30

The International Team for Implantology (ITI), an academic organization dedicated to promoting evidence-based research and education in the field of implant dentistry, has elected Daniel