G&H Wire merges with Orthodontic Design & Production

2012-08-23

G&H Wire has merged with Orthodontic Design & Production (ODP) of Vista, CA, the companies announced. The merger makes the company the only full-line supplier

Will dental anesthesiology be the next ADA specialty?

2012-08-22

Advocates for dental anesthesiology have embarked on the difficult process of getting it approved as the 10th ADA-recognized specialty. After a May 4 vote by

Water Pik combines sonic toothbrush, water flosser

2012-08-21

Water Pik has introduced the Waterpik Complete Care, which bundles the company’s Waterpik water flosser with the Sensonic Professional Plus toothbrush. The new water flosser

Study: Many bib clips harbor bacteria after disinfection

2012-08-21

A new study has found that 20% to 30% of dental bib clips still harbor bacterial contaminants even after proper disinfection procedures. Researchers at Tufts

Will Ore. city finally fluoridate its water?

2012-08-21

The city council of Portland, OR, is expected to vote to end the city’s run as one of the largest municipalities without fluoridated water, according

Wichita to vote on fluoridation in Nov.

2012-08-21

The city council of Wichita, KS, has voted unanimously to let voters decide on water fluoridation on the general election ballot November 6, KAKE TV

Straumann midyear revenues down, profits up

2012-08-21

Europe’s debt crisis and resulting economic downturn continue to impact Swiss dental implant maker Straumann’s financials. The company reported revenues of 361.7 million Swiss francs

Soft market hurts Nobel Biocare financials

2012-08-21

The slowing market for dental implants continues to affect Nobel Biocare’s financials. The company reported a net profit of 27.7 million euros ($34.5 million) on

Vita launches new composite restorative material

2012-08-21

Vita has launched a new composite restorative material, VM LC, including paste opaquers and new shades. VM LC is dispensed in an ergonomically shaped, light-proof

More parents, kids getting orthodontic treatment together

2012-08-20

While orthodontic treatment has typically been linked to adolescence, more and more adults are seeking corrective treatment to achieve that perfect smile. In fact, there

Study: Good oral health may lower dementia risk

2012-08-20

Good oral hygiene practices are associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

NCOHF awards $10K grants to 4 pediatric programs

2012-08-20

The National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) has awarded $10,000 grants to several pediatric programs that deliver comprehensive educational, preventive, and treatment services for at-risk