Teeth-whitening products containing or releasing more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide cannot be provided directly to consumers in the U.K., under amended regulations adopted by the
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Biolase Technology a new patent, No. 8,002,544, “Fluid Controllable Laser Endodontic Cleaning and Disinfecting System.” The new
The Texas attorney general (AG) is investigating charges of Medicaid fraud against the Smile Center, a chain of dental clinics in San Antonio, according to
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) applauds the introduction of the Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011 (HR 2863), which
DOCS Education has recently revamped SedationRegulations.com, a free website that summarizes each U.S. state or Canadian province’s sedation dentistry regulations, to demystify sedation regulations for
Partners from public health associations, dental education, and businesses have launched the European Platform for Better Oral Health, designed to help improve oral healthcare and
A well-known Massachusetts dentist who was disciplined for unauthorized use of Botox and inadequate sterilization procedures is a compelling reminder that dental practitioners need to
SafeLink Consulting’s new UQ System is a cloud-based application that helps dental labs and dental practices implement and manage quality systems and safety programs online.
Dentsply International has completed its acquisition of Astra Tech, a provider of dental implants, customized implant abutments, and urology and surgery products, from AstraZeneca. Dentsply
The California parent who started a Facebook page last week detailing his son’s negative experiences during a visit to a Bakersfield dentist says his goal
Biolase Technology has received approval from the Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada to sell its Waterlase iPlus all-tissue dental laser systems in Canada. Canada
Editor’s note: Dr. Doniger’s column, Dental Diaries, appears regularly on the HuangshanDental.com advice and opinion page, Second Opinion. I recently visited my good friend Jean
