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

Henry Schein supports OSAP campaign

2013-04-24

Henry Schein Dental is joining the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) to extend their patient safety campaign. The company will include a special

Canadian dentists voice concern about oral piercings

2013-04-23

The New Brunswick Dental Society has issued a warning about the risks of tongue, lip, and cheek oral piercings, explaining that these piercings can jeopardize

Study: Nitrous oxide doesn’t up surgical risks

2013-04-23

Giving nitrous oxide as part of general anesthesia for noncardiac surgery doesn’t increase the rate of complications and death, and might even decrease the risk

Kaiser periodontal hygienists in Ore. may get the axe

2013-04-23

Kaiser Permanente’s vice president of dental services, Kenneth Wright, DMD, has announced his intent to eliminate periodontal hygienists within the Kaiser dental system in Oregon.

Wrigley grant funds New Zealand oral health program

2013-04-23

The Wrigley Company Foundation, in partnership with the New Zealand Dental Association, is sponsoring an $84,000 community service grant program to provide oral care to