Study: School-based sealant programs save money

2016-12-08

Programs that provide dental sealant to children at schools are cost-effective and prevent the need for many fillings, according to a new study published in

Akervall names new chief executive

2016-12-07

Mouthguard manufacturer Akervall Technologies has named Kathy Capelli as its new chief operating and financial officer. Capelli will oversee the company’s operation, supply chain, procurement,

Restoratives Insider: Study finds reasons for composite failure have changed

2016-12-07

Dear Restoratives Insider, Has the failure rate of direct resin composite restorations in vital posterior teeth improved over the last decade or decreased, and have

Second Opinion: Foreign dental prosthetics put U.S. patients at risk

2016-12-05

One hundred billion dollars is a great deal of money, particularly when it leaves the U.S. That amount of dental work is done for U.S.

South African implant firm opens U.S. operations

2016-12-01

International dental implant company Southern Implants has announced the opening of its North American subsidiary. Southern Implants North America will be based in Jupiter, FL.

New product: Rodo Medical abutment system gets FDA clearance

2016-11-29

Dental device company Rodo Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Rodo abutment system. The system received

NIDCR awards NYU researcher $317K to evaluate caries programs

2016-11-29

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a New York University (NYU) professor a $317,000 grant to evaluate school-based caries prevention

Can laser therapy accelerate orthodontic tooth movement?

2016-11-27

Dental crowding is an issue in much of the U.S. population, but lengthy treatment time leads some patients to dismiss leveling and alignment treatments. Low-light

New product: Kerr launches new universal composite at GNYDM

2016-11-27

Kerr has released a new universal composite at this week’s Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM). Harmonize universal composite. Image courtesy of Kerr. Harmonize is

New product: Carestream launches implant workflow system

2016-11-27

Carestream Dental has introduced its CS Solutions for Implants workflow system. The new workflow offers the combination of state-of-the-art 3D technology and prosthetic-driven implant planning,

Are flare-ups likely after single-sitting root canal?

2016-11-21

Is a patient less likely to experience flare-ups following root canal treatment after a single-session treatment, or are procedures performed over multiple sittings more likely

Propel files petition against OrthoAccel patent

2016-11-21

Propel Orthodontics has filed a petition against an OrthoAccel Technologies patent for vibrating orthodontic devices. In the petition, Propel alleges OrthoAccel’s U.S. Patent No. 8,500,446