Study: Laser therapy eases orthodontic pain
2013-07-30
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) appears to be effective in reducing pain associated with orthodontic treatment, according to a study in Angle Orthodontist (July 2013, Vol.
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Dalhousie Univ. takes equity stake in BlueLight
2013-07-30
Dalhousie University has taken an equity position in BlueLight Analytics, a privately held Halifax, Nova Scotia, business that provides specialized instruments and services to the
Biolase awarded sterile water delivery patent
2013-07-30
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent to Biolase for technology related to the delivery of sterile water. U.S. Patent No.
Disposable handpieces fare well in ADA lab evaluation
2013-07-30
The evolution of the handpiece, one of the most frequently used devices in the dentist’s toolkit, has reached a stage where it is now possible
Study: Vegetarians have better periodontal health
2013-07-29
Vegetarians have healthier gums than meat eaters and are therefore less likely to suffer from bleeding gums and tooth loss, according to a study in
Cheap teas may cause fluoride-related issues
2013-07-28
Drinking certain lower-cost tea blends can push people’s fluoride intake over daily recommended levels, increasing the risk of skeletal and dental illnesses, according to a
Photobiomodulation treatment stabilizes implants
2013-07-28
Biolux Research has completed a new clinical study using a shorter, more efficient, photobiomodulation treatment protocol to increase implant stability after surgery. The clinical study
FDA changes opinion on blade implants
2013-07-25
Endosseous dental implants, also known as blade-form implants, could get a boost in interest from the dental community as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
OSAP offers Web-based tool kits on emerging diseases
2013-07-24
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is offering free Web-based tool kits designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The tool kits
Vita expands Vita VM LC color palette
2013-07-24
The Vita VM LC Classical line has been expanded to 15 colors. The new shades include B4, C1, C4, D2, and D4, completing the Classical
Kerr unveils new cordless LED curing light
2013-07-23
Kerr has launched its new cordless, battery-free Demi Ultra LED Ultracapacitor curing light. The curing light is powered by the U-40 Ultracapacitor that enables a
Phocal fluoride disks to enter U.S. market
2013-07-23
National Distribution & Contracting (NDC), a network of independent medical and dental distributors, has formed a distribution agreement with Colldent to distribute Phocal fluoride disks