Directa Dental acquires Parkell

2016-09-20

Dental materials manufacturer Directa Dental Group has acquired dental supply maker Parkell. Directa Dental CEO Henric Karsk stated the acquisition will help the company expand

3D Systems launches new surgical planning software

2016-09-20

3D printing company 3D Systems has introduced Jaw in a Day, an addition to its virtual surgical planning (VSP) product line. The product allows surgeons

Study: Resin cements can change the color of ceramics

2016-09-19

Resin cements can change the translucency, color, and shade of high-translucent ceramics, according to a new study in the Journal of Applied Oral Science. Dentists

Cosmedent launches new sculpting instrument

2016-09-19

Cosmedent has introduced the Casi, a double-ended composite sculpting instrument. The lightweight Casi is designed to follow the natural tooth structure, according to the company.

Young Innovations acquires orthodontics firm

2016-09-19

Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations has acquired the Orthodontic Store, a provider of orthodontic appliances, supplies, and instruments. Current customers and vendors will see no

Review: SDF stops caries in primary teeth

2016-09-18

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) effectively arrests caries in primary teeth, according to a review by researchers in China and Japan and published online in JDR

Week in Review: Avoiding ‘Amphetamine Annie’; online marketing; and new products video

2016-09-15

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Your office may be prepared for malpractice claims, but what if a fired employee sues you for wrongful termination? What if a

Health report indicates Kaine needs dental work

2016-09-14

The Democratic nominees for U.S. president and vice president have released their health information, with the vice presidential nominee needing some dental restorative work. Presidential

Datum Dental scaffold gets FDA clearance

2016-09-12

Biomaterial manufacturer and marketer Datum Dental has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Ossix Volumax scaffold. Ossix Volumax

Cosmetic Dentistry Insider: Can resin cements affect final color?

2016-09-12

Dear Cosmetic Dentistry Insider, Resin cements can change the translucency, color, and shade of high-translucent ceramics, according to a new study in the Journal of

Hawaii dentist indicted on 37 counts

2016-09-11

A Kailua, HI, dentist has been indicted by an Oahu grand jury on 37 counts, including manslaughter, based on patient incidents from 2013 and 2016.

Multifaceted approach needed for safer sedation

2016-09-08

New training simulation equipment, new technology, revised sedation guidelines, and a focus on evidence and prevention rather than blame are among the ways dentists, dental