Tenn. law improves kids’ access to dental care
2013-05-08
Tennessee legislators have made it easier for more children to have dental care, including dental sealants and fluoride varnish treatments. Starting in July, an amended
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Anticariogenic agents of the future may come from nature
2013-05-08
The formation of dental plaque involves a rather sequential pattern of bacterial colonization. As the teeth erupt or are cleaned, surfaces of the enamel are
Vident launches Bleachedguide 3D-Master
2013-05-08
Vident has released an enhanced Bleachedguide 3D-Master system. The Bleachedguide 3D-Master now integrates the 29 shade levels defined by the ADA, the company noted in
Stratasys, Scheu Dental target digital orthodontics
2013-05-08
Scheu Dental and Stratasys have formed a partnership to bring digital products and services to the orthodontics market. Stratasys, which makes 3D printers, will join
70 hepatitis C cases now reported in Okla. infection scandal
2013-05-08
Oklahoma health officials now say 70 people who were patients of Tulsa oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington, DMD, have tested positive for hepatitis C. A
Kaiser to eliminate periodontal hygienist program
2013-05-07
Kenneth Wright, DMD, MPH, Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s executive director of dental services, has announced plans to cut periodontal hygienists who provide specialized care for patients
Restoratives Market Update: Metals vs. composites
2013-05-06
A steady change is taking place in the restoratives market as patient and practitioner preferences for dental materials evolve. Not surprisingly, the use of gold
Dux expands PeelVue+ sterilization pouch line
2013-05-06
Dux Dental has added a new size to its PeelVue+ sterilization pouch product line. The new PeelVue+ Teal pouch measures 7 1/8 x 13 13/16
CSDA offers tips for treating pregnant patients
2013-05-06
To ensure that pregnant women receive appropriate and necessary oral care, the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) has collaborated with several organizations to produce a
ITC judge: ClearCorrect infringes Align patents
2013-05-06
Align Technology appears to have moved a step closer to excluding ClearCorrect from the U.S. clear aligner market. An International Trade Commission (ITC) administrative law
OrthoAccel unveils AcceleDent Aura
2013-05-05
OrthoAccel Technologies has introduced the AcceleDent Aura orthodontic treatment. AcceleDent Aura’s SoftPulse technology generates micropulses that accelerate bone remodeling, which has been shown to accelerate
Periodontist forms interdental brush buyers’ club
2013-05-05
A Long Island, NY, periodontist has partnered with numerous interdental brush manufacturers to establish the Interdental Brush Buyers’ Club (IBBC). Formed by periodontist Paul Crane,
