When creating restorations using a CAD/CAM system, material options include a glass-matrix ceramic and a resin composite. However, newer materials may offer more strength and
Dear Cosmetic Dentistry Insider, While keeping dentures clean can be a challenge, it is important for a patient’s oral health to try to eliminate the
Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear aligner shipments for the fourth quarter of 2017 and the year. For the quarter
3Shape and 3M have announced a partnership that allows practitioners to use 3Shape’s scanner and indirect bonding software for digital workflows. The agreement will allow
What effect does an erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser have on the binding strengths of glass-fiber posts in root canal treatments? A new in
The amount of opioids prescribed by all healthcare practitioners in the U.S. has increased over the last 15 years, but the total quantity of opioids
Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations has acquired Mydent International. Mydent is a supplier of infection-control products, impression material systems, rotary instruments, and restoratives, including the
Regular dental care may be able to significantly lower patients’ stroke risk, according to a January 15 study published in the journal Stroke. This research
Kulzer has named John Vitale as its new president for the U.S. and Canada. Vitale has worked in the dental and medical device fields for
Dear Endodontics Insider, Can using a laser improve outcomes of your root canal treatments? A new in vitro study compared laser and nonlaser treatments on
Medidenta has introduced a new handpiece, the Air-Free 90 Titan. The lightweight handpiece is constructed of titanium and weighs only 2 ounces. It does not
Can preventing tooth loss and dry mouth in older people help to keep them strong? A study examined the relationship between various oral health issues