Komet adds new line of diamond instruments

2016-10-02

Komet USA has launched a new line of diamond instruments for crown preparation. The new Deep Purple line has uniformly sized, extra-coarse diamond grains embedded

4 dentists running for U.S. Congress

2016-09-29

Three dentists are seeking re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives this fall and another is seeking to be elected to Congress for the first

Week in Review: Dental giants sued; independent hygienists; and rubber dam use

2016-09-29

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Judge Brian M. Cogan probably isn’t a name you would recognize, but Henry Schein, Benco, and Patterson Companies are names you do

Can glass ionomer cements be altered to fight caries?

2016-09-28

Can the addition of a calcium phosphate to a glass ionomer cement (GIC) decrease the amount of plaque-causing biofilms and reduce caries? In the first

In isolation: Which method is better for restorations?

2016-09-28

During a restorative treatment, the two most-used isolation methods are a rubber dam or a cotton roll. No matter which you use, the results of

Judge rules lawsuit against dental giants can proceed

2016-09-28

A class-action lawsuit against three of the dental industry’s biggest companies will be allowed to proceed after a U.S. District Court judge refused to dismiss

Pain: Is it dental or something else?

2016-09-27

Many patients come to the dentist seeking relief from pain. While most problems might be readily identifiable in your office, some issues may not be

UCSF researcher wins $8M grant to study stem cells

2016-09-27

The National Institutes of Health has awarded an eight-year, $8.24 million grant to a University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) professor to fund his dental

Dentalpoint launches implant in U.S.

2016-09-25

Swiss manufacturer Dentalpoint has announced that the company’s metal-free dental implant is now available in the U.S. The Zeramex P6 is a two-piece, screw-retained, metal-free

Restoratives Insider: Can glass ionomer cements be altered to fight caries?

2016-09-21

Dear Restoratives Insider, Can the addition of a calcium phosphate to a glass ionomer cement decrease the amount of plaque-causing biofilms and reduce caries? Can

3M donates sealant kits to ADA Foundation

2016-09-21

3M will donate 3,000 sealant kits to the ADA Foundation to be used during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile program. As each introductory sealant

Do resin cements affect CAD/CAM materials?

2016-09-21

What’s the best combination of resin-ceramic CAD/CAM materials with adhesive resin cements? Is it better to go with self-etch or etch-and-rinse cements? Researchers from Switzerland