Infographic: Best states for dental health in 2021
2021-02-10
Wisconsin has once again topped the list of best U.S. states for dental health in the annual analysis conducted by personal finance website WalletHub. The
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Biolase closes $14M stock offering
2021-02-10
Biolase has closed its previously announced stock offering, generating proceeds of about $14.4 million. The company offered 14 million shares of its common stock at a
National Academies critiques NTP fluoride toxicity report
2021-02-10
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) on February 9 published a critique of the National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) second draft of a
FDA OKs 1st sleep apnea device used when awake
2021-02-09
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of the first prescription-only sleep apnea device that people use while awake. Signifier Medical Technologies’
Is it time to talk to gum disease patients who donate blood?
2021-02-09
People who have periodontitis and give blood may be at risk of contaminating donations with bacteria, making transfusion patients more vulnerable to hospital infections, according
Dental care is kids’ No. 1 unmet health need during pandemic
2021-02-08
Dental care topped the list of children’s unmet healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published on February 6 in the Journal
ADA kicks off Give Kids A Smile program
2021-02-08
The ADA has launched its 2021 Give Kids A Smile program, virtually kicking off more than 1,500 events across the U.S. that provide free dental
Align unveils iTero Element Plus series
2021-02-07
Align Technology has debuted its iTero Element Plus series, which has all the capabilities of other iTero Element products along with faster processing time and
SprintRay, Bego join forces on 3D printing
2021-02-07
SprintRay and Bego are partnering so that Bego’s VarseoSmile Crown plus and VarseoSmile Temp 3D printing materials will become available for use with the SprintRay
Zimmer Biomet to spin off dental, spine businesses
2021-02-04
Zimmer Biomet announced that it plans to spin off its dental and spine businesses into a new company as it plans to focus on its
Gum disease linked to severe COVID-19 complications — including death
2021-02-04
Periodontitis may be a risk factor for COVID-19, and it may make patients vulnerable to severe complications, including death, according to a study published on
Voco America launches new cement
2021-02-03
Voco America has released a new zinc oxide-based transparent noneugenol temporary cement called Provicol QM Aesthetic. Provicol QM secures provisional crowns and bridges without affecting