3M ESPE’s Changing Lives campaign a success

2013-01-22

For 10 years, dentists have been using the 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Universal line of dental composite, adding up to more than 400 million restorations

PBS show to spotlight cosmetic dentistry

2013-01-22

The PBS television show “In Focus” with Martin Sheen will feature a report on new procedures and materials in cosmetic dentistry. The show, an independently

Start-up seeks funding for all-in-one toothbrush

2013-01-22

The company behind UltiBrush, an all-in-one toothbrush that includes toothpaste, floss, mirror, and a protective cap, is working to get the product into the market

The skinny on patient compliance

2013-01-21

In my professional experience, the most frustrating thing for dental professionals has always been patient compliance — or should I say noncompliance. As dental professionals,

Hu-Friedy launches 10th annual ortho wire contest

2013-01-21

Hu-Friedy has launched its popular Ortho Wire Bending Contest. For the past decade, Hu-Friedy has been challenging orthodontic residents and practitioners worldwide to showcase their

Lab-on-a-chip detects periodontitis pathogens

2013-01-21

A new mobile diagnostic platform developed by a team of German researchers can be used in a dental office to analyze DNA collected from teeth

Eco-Dentistry Association to host ‘green’ conference

2013-01-21

The Eco-Dentistry Association (EDA) will hold the dental industry’s first conference devoted to environmentally sound dental practices. The event will take place May 3-4, 2013,

Glidewell launches glass ceramic for full-contour crowns

2013-01-21

Glidewell Laboratories has introduced Obsidian lithium silicate ceramic, a new glass ceramic material indicated for the fabrication of monolithic single-unit restorations, including full-contour crowns, three-unit

3Shape launches Trios Ortho

2013-01-20

3Shape has released a digital scanner that bundles the company’s Trios system with its Ortho Analyzer software. 3Shape Trios Ortho provides intraoral scanning, clinical scan-validation,

New Cosmedent brochure gives free dental advice

2013-01-20

Cosmedent has released “Problem Solvers,” a free brochure that offers dentists solutions to some of their most common clinical problems. The brochure covers issues such

Kettenbach introduces BPA-free composite

2013-01-20

Kettenbach has expanded its line of composites with Visalys Temp, which is designed to ensure stronger temporaries that are aesthetic, fracture-resistant, and made without bisphenol

Align Technology to release new aligner material

2013-01-17

Align Technology will release SmartTrack, the next generation of its Invisalign clear aligner material, on January 21. SmartTrack is a proprietary aligner material that delivers