6 dental students win AACD scholarships
2012-04-15
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) is giving six students the opportunity to study cosmetic dentistry at the AACD’s 28th Annual Scientific Session, May
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Sleep apnea test gains FDA clearance
2012-04-02
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Zephyr Sleep Technologies 510(k) clearance to begin selling the MATRx system, which is designed to help identify
NCOHF honors Indiana U. dental school
2012-04-01
The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) has chosen Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) for its Affiliate of the Year Award. The award recognizes
BioHorizons pulls plug on IPO
2012-03-19
BioHorizons, which sells dental implants and related products, has withdrawn its plans for an initial public offering (IPO), citing poor market conditions. The company originally
NYU dental school honors $1.2M gift
2012-03-19
The New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) will name the Elliott M. Moskowitz Orthodontic Wing in recognition of a $1.2 million gift from Elliott
DOCS checklist highlights Sedation Safety Week
2012-03-12
Sedation Safety Week kicked off March 12 with a reminder from DOCS Education of key steps dental professionals can take to ensure that patients undergoing
Dos and don’ts for cosmetic dentistry: Strike a balance
2012-02-26
Increasing cosmetic acceptance Cosmetic dentistry is an area where dentists can still substantially increase their profitability. The most successful practices offer a mix of traditional
NDSU students win award for implant design
2012-02-23
Students at North Dakota State University (NDSU) won first place and $5,000 for designing a porous ceramic dental implant. NDSU’s annual Innovation Challenge encourages students
Calif. health chief vows changes to kids’ dental program
2012-02-23
California’s health chief has vowed to change a failed children’s dental program that was supposed to control costs and improve kids’ ability to see a
Access Pharmaceuticals to sell MuGard in China
2012-02-23
Access Pharmaceuticals announced it has received approval to sell its mucositis treatment, MuGard, in China. The company’s partner in China, Rhei Pharmaceuticals, received regulatory and
Delta Dental gives $1.5M to support special needs in NJ
2012-02-15
Delta Dental of New Jersey has given a $1.5 million gift to the Foundation of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey to
NJ firm to stop producing unapproved dental devices
2012-02-12
A New Jersey dental products manufacturer has been ordered to cease operations after an investigation by the U.S. Food and Administration (FDA) found that several
