Sigma Labs has obtained complete assignment interest in its patent on advanced dental implant technology. It supports Sigma’s exclusive marketing agreement with Manhattan Scientifics, according
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to recommend a more restrictive classification of hydrocodone combination drugs to increase control of the drugs,
Sales of professional oral care products in the U.S. grew at a 5.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the last three years, according to
Kerr has posted a new infographic about curing lights on its dental blog. Entitled Dental Curing Lights — Behind the Glow, the infographic is a
Neuroscientists have found that the sounds of dental instruments like drills evoke fear and anxiety in some people, according to a new study presented at
Philips introduced a cool, sleek DiamondClean Black Edition of its Sonicare power toothbrush, which comes with a unique glass that charges the toothbrush, at the
A drug now used to treat intestinal worms could protect people from periodontitis, according to a new study in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (October 28,
The plethora of consumer choices in the toothpaste aisle of the average local grocery store is often fodder for stand-up comedians or anyone reminiscing about
Dentists drill bigger holes in teeth than necessary for restorations because of an optical illusion that makes circular objects look smaller than they really are,
Dental implant maker Nobel Biocare’s third-quarter revenues for 2013 rose 4.8% at constant exchange rates. For the quarter (end-September 30), the company reported revenues of
Researchers have created an implantable “bio patch” that regrows bone in a living body using existing cells, a process that has potential uses in dentistry,
3M has filed two patent lawsuits in Germany regarding its technology for coloring ceramic-based dental restorations. The first lawsuit is against Metoxit and alleges infringement
