NSK Dental releases 45° dental handpiece

2013-05-15

NSK Dental has introduced to the U.S. market the Ti-Max Z45L, a 45° electric, contra-angle dental handpiece. The handpiece’s body is made of titanium, which

Nobel Biocare disputes implant lawsuit settlement

2013-05-14

A proposed settlement of a lawsuit brought against Nobel Biocare regarding its NobelDirect dental implants has hit a snag. It was previously reported that the

Ormco rebrands Damon System

2013-05-14

Ormco has rebranded the Damon System as Damon Smile in an effort to enhance consumer appeal and aid in increasing patient starts. An independent study

Oral health network opens new research opportunities

2013-05-14

A nascent network is beginning to connect Canadians involved in oral health research. The goal is to harness more of the potential of members of

OSAP partners with Canadian Dental Association

2013-05-14

The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is collaborating with the Canadian Dental Association and its Journal of the Canadian Dental Association Oasis program

Colgate focuses on emerging markets, innovative advertising

2013-05-14

During Colgate-Palmolive’s recent annual stockholders’ meeting, the company discussed the ways that the global financial crisis changed its focus with a new emphasis on innovation,

Study: Hygienists could conduct rapid HIV testing

2013-05-13

Recent literature has shown that dental offices can play an important role in screening for various medical conditions such as hypertension and diabetes. Now it

Leaders in Dentistry: Susan Savage, RDH, BSDH

2013-05-13

HuangshanDental.com is pleased to present the next installment of Leaders in Dentistry, a series of interviews with researchers, practitioners, and opinion leaders who are influencing

Orthodontics expert Ben Burris joins Dentsply GCARE team

2013-05-13

Ben Burris, DDS, an orthodontics business expert, is now working with Dentsply GAC’s Clinical Alliance for Research and Education (GCARE) team as a key opinion

Study: 10% to 20% benzocaine effective for acute toothaches

2013-05-12

Benzocaine has been used to treat pain for more than a century, but the available data about its efficacy for the relief of tooth pain

Alligators offer model for human tooth replacement

2013-05-12

American alligators might serve as suitable models to study tooth replacement in human adults, according to a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy

ADA, AAFE to offer Botox course for dentists

2013-05-12

The ADA is partnering with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) to provide education on the use of Botox for aesthetic and therapeutic treatments.