DCI Edge, NSK team up on new integration solution
2020-08-17
DCI Edge and NSK have joined forces to develop an integrated electric motor system that will be built into all DCI Edge delivery systems. The
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Colgate debuts overnight teeth whitening pen
2020-08-10
Colgate-Palmolive has launched the new Optic White overnight teeth whitening pen. Image courtesy of Colgate-Palmolive. The whitening pen, which is made with hydrogen peroxide, reportedly
OrVance launches Aligner Pontics
2020-07-23
Orthodontics product developer OrVance has launched OrVance Aligner Pontics, a product designed to allow dental patients to fill the space of missing or partially missing
AAO supports orthodontic innovation with investment in KLOwen braces
2020-07-09
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has invested $50,000 from its Innovation and Transformation Fund in the KLOwen custom braces system, an in-office, same-day, custom
ECU dental school receives $3.1M grant to improve special needs care
2020-06-24
The East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine has received a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to enhance
$2M HRSA grant awarded to improve special needs care
2020-06-23
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded an approximately $2 million grant to New York University (NYU) College
SmileSnap gets financing, debuts new app
2020-05-12
SmileSnap, a virtual consultation and appointment platform for dentists and orthodontists, has closed a seed financing round. The funds will be used to hire additional
SmileDirectClub granted patent, plans store reopenings
2020-04-28
SmileDirectClub has been awarded a patent for its SmileShop intellectual property. The patent covers SmileShop’s concept and process, including the ability to schedule an appointment
New healing kit designed by orofacial pain experts available
2020-04-22
Orofacial Therapeutics has announced that dental professionals can now prescribe and sell its head, neck, and jaw healing kit to patients. The Speed2Treat home healing
OralDNA Labs launches PCR test for novel coronavirus
2020-04-14
Dental testing specialist OralDNA Labs has rolled out a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay for SARS-CoV-2 from its OraRisk line of salivary diagnostics. The Eden
Oralgen NuPearl whitening probiotic toothpaste now available
2020-04-01
Oralgen announced it has launched a new whitening, fluoride-free toothpaste. The Oralgen NuPearl whitening probiotic oral care toothpaste is gentle and contains all-natural ingredients, according
SmileDirectClub at it again, adding shops to Walmart, more
2020-03-11
SmileDirectClub has opened its first of several SmileShops at a Walmart in Canada and has commended the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) for establishing