Zimmer reports net sales up in Q3
2014-10-23
Zimmer Holdings has reported the financial results for its fiscal third quarter and first nine months of 2014, with increased net sales for both periods.
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Cosmedent makes $141K product donation to NCOHF
2014-10-21
Cosmedent has made a product donation totaling more than $141,000 to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy. The contribution will enable the
DentalEZ offers Facebook sweepstakes
2014-10-19
DentalEZ Group has announced its #MyStarHandpiece Sweepstakes, which is open to all U.S. practicing licensed dentists and hygienists. Currently running on the DentalEZ Group Facebook
Study: Scientists discover cancer-fighting berry in Australia
2014-10-15
Scientists have used an experimental drug produced from the seeds of an Australian rainforest plant to kill head and neck tumors, as well as melanomas,
New report cites Ohio ER visits for dental care
2014-10-15
In 2011, more than 84,000 Ohioans used a hospital’s emergency room (ER) to receive treatment for dental pain and suffering, according to a new report
U.S. Supreme Court justices divided in teeth-whitening case
2014-10-14
U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared divided during oral arguments Tuesday in the closely watched North Carolina teeth-whitening case, with some concerned that the state dental
Western Dental, UCSF team up for preventive strategies
2014-10-14
Western Dental and the University of California, San Francisco has announced a first-of-its-kind research collaboration agreement. The research projects will study the need to improve
DoseSpot e-prescribing platform completes DEA-required audit
2014-10-14
DoseSpot, a developer of e-prescribing integration platforms for medical, dental, and telehealth software, announced that its software application has completed the required third-party Electronic Prescribing
Coltene adds to endodontics product line
2014-10-14
Coltene has added to its endodontics product line with the CanalPro apex locator. The CanalPro apex locator with rechargeable battery includes a color display with
New endodontics study examines sedation use and dental anxiety
2014-10-14
Dental anxiety can be so extreme for some patients that a simple cotton swab on the gums makes them flinch, and other patients, fearful of
ADA 2014: Pain management and addiction — the dentist’s role
2014-10-13
SAN ANTONIO – Pain management, identification of patients at high risk for substance abuse, and utilizing interventions for drug abusers were the focus of a
New ads aim to improve kids’ brushing habits
2014-10-12
In a new national survey released late last week, 75% of parents reported that their kids sometimes or frequently forget to brush their teeth, according
