Fotona adds ST Pro LightWalker dental laser
2016-02-28
Laser system developer Fotona launched the ST Pro LightWalker dental laser at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. The ST Pro, which costs $49,900, is
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Convergent launches Solea laser upgrade
2016-02-28
Convergent Dental released software upgrades to its Solea dental laser at the Chicago Dental Society’s 2016 Midwinter Meeting. The updates include new 1.25-mm and 0.75-mm
Dentsply Sirona completes merger
2016-02-28
The company now known as Dentsply Sirona announced on February 29 that a “merger of equals” had been completed. First announced on September 15, 2015,
3M touts Lava zirconia website
2016-02-28
3M has launched a new website to showcase dentist- and lab-submitted case photos of its Lava zirconia restorations for crowns and bridges. Marking the 15th
Chicago Midwinter 2016: 1st day highlights
2016-02-25
CHIGAGO – The first day of the 2016 Midwinter Meeting was attended by more than 28,000 in total, with new products, full clinical sessions, and
Week in Review: Midwinter Meeting; Dental Excellence Awards; 5 issues to watch in 2016
2016-02-25
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Greetings from Chicago, where the Midwinter Meeting is in full force. Many had difficulties getting to Chicago because of a poorly timed
CAO launches ClearVue LED operatory bulbs
2016-02-25
CHICAGO – The CAO Group has launched its ClearVue LED operatory bulbs at the 2016 Midwinter Meeting. ClearVue LED technology provides “true color” for shade
Sirona launches Cerec Zirconia, SpeedFire furnace
2016-02-24
CHICAGO – Sirona has launched its Cerec Zirconia, an all-ceramic substitute for the traditional porcelain fused to metal (PFM), and the Cerec SpeedFire furnace at
Microcopy releases new bur at Midwinter
2016-02-24
CHICAGO – Microcopy is launching its new NeoBurr 5572 with a blended-neck carbide design at this week’s 2016 Midwinter Meeting. With its single-piece carbide construction,
Study links bisphosphonate use and root canal success
2016-02-24
A new study has linked how long patients take bisphosphonate medication and the success of nonsurgical endodontic therapy. Researchers found patients who used zoledronate for
RxRobots donates part of sales to America’s ToothFairy
2016-02-23
RxRobots will donate a portion of its MEDi robot sales to America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF). The MEDi robot. Image courtesy of
Henry Schein, AO honor those helping holocaust survivors
2016-02-23
Henry Schein and the Chicago chapter of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO) recognized oral health professionals for their service to the Alpha Omega-Henry