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
Nyxoah, a Belgian-Israeli start-up company that develops implants for treating sleep apnea and snoring, has been issued 11 patents for its technology. The U.S. Patent
Deliberations aimed at resolving a dispute over whether to allow midlevel dental practitioners (MLPs) in Kansas have ended without agreement. Negotiations between the Kansas Dental
The U.S. market for dental implants and final abutments was valued at nearly $979 million in 2012, driven by the growing number of general dentists
The Sinsational Smile in-office teeth-whitening system has received the Eco-Dentistry Association (EDA)’s Accepted Seal. Sinsational Smile’s whitening gel contains nontoxic carbamide peroxide with a natural
Brush Buddies is now offering its Soniclean Pro line of sonic toothbrushes. Available in three different models, the toothbrushes provide up to 34,000 strokes per