Blood testing for Okla. dentist’s patients nears $700K

2013-04-30

The cost of blood tests for thousands of patients treated by a Tulsa, OK, oral surgeon who has been accused of potentially exposing his patients

ClearCorrect increases production capacity by 30%

2013-04-29

ClearCorrect has added a number of Objet-line 3D printing systems from Stratasys to its production facility and is increasing capacity by another 30%. The investment

Which endodontic sealers have the best antibacterial properties?

2013-04-29

Bacteria living in the root canal system are the enemy in the course of successful endodontic therapy. Consequently, some endodontic sealer manufacturers have created products

Biolux study highlights intraoral orthodontic treatment

2013-04-28

Biolux Research has released preliminary results of its pilot clinical study utilizing OrthoPulse iO prototypes for accelerating orthodontic treatment. The company has developed extraoral photobiomodulation

Is ortho treatment OK in low-risk bisphosphonate patients?

2013-04-28

Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw has been a topic of much discussion in dentistry, but the altered bone metabolism as a result of taking this

Straumann to cut 200 jobs

2013-04-28

In the first three months of 2013, the Straumann Group generated revenue of 175 million Swiss francs ($187 million), down 6% from revenues of 185

Survey: Many Brits unaware of oral/systemic health link

2013-04-28

Most British people are unaware of the full impact of poor oral health, according to a survey conducted by the insurance provider Simplyhealth. The company

AAP task force issues peri-implantitis guidelines

2013-04-28

When working with implant patients, dental professionals should identify possible peri-implant disease risk factors, establish a radiographic baseline at the time of implant placement, and

Brasseler offers bonus product in new procedure kits

2013-04-28

Brasseler USA has taken 20 of its most popular procedure systems and has repackaged them to include use and technique information, along with a bonus

65 Okla. patients test positive for hepatitis C

2013-04-25

Oklahoma health officials say 65 patients so far have tested positive for hepatitis C since their investigation began last month into a Tulsa oral surgeon’s

DenTek partners with W.Va. mobile dental unit

2013-04-25

DenTek has partnered with a West Virginia mobile dental unit and donated 5,000 floss picks to elementary students in Jackson and Kanawha counties as part

Hepatitis C found in Irish who had dental work overseas

2013-04-24

Irish scientists have identified a number of hepatitis C cases among “health tourists” who had dental work or cosmetic surgery done overseas. Cases of hepatitis