New implant system uses exact copy of original dentition

2013-03-19

A new dental implant system from Natural Dental Implants has the technology to apply an intuitive concept: replacing a tooth with an implant that is

Oral-B grant winner uses funds to help dementia patients

2013-03-19

Ann Benson Ross, RDH, is transforming the way elderly in her community of Mesa, AZ, and surrounding areas, receive oral care. A dental hygienist for

Sunstar redesigns Proxabrush Go-Betweens

2013-03-19

Sunstar GUM has introduced a new size of Proxabrush Go-Betweens cleaners called Ultra Tight. The new Proxabrush is designed for healthier patients with tighter contacts.

Novartis loses another bisphosphonate/ONJ trial

2013-03-18

Novartis Pharmaceuticals, makers of the osteoporosis bisphosphonate Zometa, has been ordered to pay a Florida man $250,000 for injuries he suffered after taking Zometa to

Study: Water fluoridation good for adults as well as kids

2013-03-18

The U.S. has seen both a steady expansion and elimination of water fluoridation in recent years as budget priorities shift and power changes hands among

Mass. dental board OKs Botox by general dentists

2013-03-18

The Massachusetts Board of Dentistry has released a policy advisory that allows dentists to use facial injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers. According to

ADHA’s meeting to celebrate 100 years of dental hygiene practice

2013-03-18

The early bird registration deadline of May 3 is nearing for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) annual meeting, taking place June 19-25 at the

Mannitol makes dental anesthesia more effective

2013-03-18

Combining mannitol with lidocaine significantly increases the effectiveness of an inferior alveolar nerve block, according to a new study in Anesthesia Progress (Spring 2013, Vol.

How does silver diamine fluoride stop dental caries?

2013-03-18

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) arrests dental caries by reducing the demineralization process and inhibiting the growth of multispecies cariogenic biofilms, according to a new study

Renishaw licenses dental additive manufacturing patents

2013-03-17

Renishaw has licensed several patents held by BEGO Bremer Goldschlägerei Wilh. Herbst, which specializes in dental prosthodontics, related to additive manufacturing in dental applications. The

3M ESPE donates to America’s ToothFairy

2013-03-17

3M ESPE has contributed Adper self-etch adhesive to the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF): America’s ToothFairy. The donation, worth more than $17,000, will benefit

$4.1M grant will fund new salivary diagnostics center

2013-03-17

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is giving the Forsyth Institute a $4.1 million capital grant to fund the new Forsyth Center for Salivary Diagnostics. The facility