Calcium-containing whitening gels may reduce sensitivity

2012-12-18

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular dental procedures today, but it often comes with the undesirable side effect of tooth sensitivity. Now a

Dr. Fresh acquires Reach toothbrush brand

2012-12-18

Dr. Fresh has announced its acquisition of Reach brand manual toothbrushes from the Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division of McNeil-PPC. The sale includes rights

How will new medical device tax affect U.S. dentistry?

2012-12-18

While most products made by U.S. dental labs will not be subject to the new federal medical device excise tax that takes effect on January

ClearCorrect expands treatment options

2012-12-18

Clear aligner manufacturer ClearCorrect will offer three new treatment options starting January 1, 2013. Here are the new treatment options: Limited 6 — $395. The

Study IDs how to cut dental general anesthesia costs

2012-12-17

Taking general anesthesia dental procedures out of a hospital setting and into the dental office can greatly reduce costs, according to a new study in

CAO Group makes $415K product donation to NCOHF

2012-12-17

The CAO Group has donated more than $415,000 in BlissEtch, BlissBond, FastStat, Sheer FluorX, and BeeGentle products to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF). The

AAE sponsors $2.5M endodontic research grant

2012-12-17

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and the AAE Foundation have announced the opening of the application process for up to $2.5 million in funding

GDS gets Canadian distributor for AvaDent

2012-12-17

Global Dental Science (GDS), creators of AvaDent digital dentures, has signed a distribution agreement with Clinical Research Dental Supplies & Services (CRD). Under terms of

Dos and don’ts for periodontal disease

2012-12-16

Educating patients about gum disease Periodontal disease is often perceived as an “invisible” disease by patients because it is relatively painless and asymptomatic, especially in

Dux supports Give Kids A Smile campaign

2012-12-16

Dux Dental has donated 575 boxes of Bib-Eze disposal bib holders for the Give Kids A Smile campaign to be used at free U.S. pediatric

Study: BPA in dental composites leaches into saliva, urine

2012-12-16

Bisphenol A (BPA) temporarily leaches into patients’ saliva and urine after the placement of resin-based composite dental restorations, according to a new study in the

Shareholder charges Align with securities violations

2012-12-16

A shareholder in Align Technology has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California over alleged securities laws violations