Dental Diaries: Chocolates for February

2013-02-26

February is a great month to be a dentist, especially from a public relations perspective, according to Dr. Doniger. Here she describes her three favorite February

Perio treatment reduces medical costs of heart disease

2013-02-26

Annual medical costs are lower by $2,956 and $1,029 for individuals with heart disease or cerebrovascular disease, respectively, who are treated for periodontal disease, according

Resin infiltration combats soda’s effects on brackets

2013-02-26

The consumption of sugary sodas has contributed to frustrating treatment results in orthodontics for years. Now an in vivo study has found that resin infiltration

Kimguard sterilization wraps now in 100-count bags

2013-02-26

Kimberly-Clark is now offering six sizes of Kimguard KC100 sterilization wraps in 100-count bags for medical and dental practices. Kimguard sterilization wraps are designed to

Straumann wins injunction against implant competitor

2013-02-25

Straumann has won a legal battle against a competing implant manufacturer that claimed its dental implants had a hydrophilic surface. A German court has ruled

One Direction latest singing toothbrush stars

2013-02-24

Church & Dwight has incorporated pop group One Direction into its Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes product line. Now teens can brush their teeth along

Pano-Vac adds dental retractor/aspirator

2013-02-24

Pano-Vac Surgical Instruments has expanded its dental product line with the RetractorPlus and AspiratorPlus. The Pano-Vac retractor/aspirator, designed and patented by Hajarian MD, DDS, eliminates

Brasseler debuts new endodontic obturation approach

2013-02-24

Brasseler USA has introduced EndoSequence BC Sealer, the latest addition to the company’s EndoSequence endodontic obturation system. The BC Sealer incorporates Brasseler’s bioceramic nanotechnology, which

Implantology discussion group celebrates 15th anniversary

2013-02-24

Implantology, an email discussion group dedicated to implant dentistry, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Created in 1998, Implantology has served the dental community by providing

Align Technology offers educational website for Invisalign providers

2013-02-24

Align Technology has launched a new interactive website that provides a range of professional education resources for Invisalign providers. The new site is designed to

NASCAR extends Give Kids A Smile partnership

2013-02-24

The ADA’s Give Kids A Smile program, ADA Foundation, Henry Schein, Care Credit, and 3M ESPE have struck a partnership with NASCAR driver Greg Biffle

Smiles abound at Chicago Midwinter Meeting

2013-02-24

Chicago certainly lived up to its reputation as the Windy City last week as more than 30,000 dental professionals attended the Chicago Dental Society’s (CDS)