Mich. Oral Health Coalition awards 11 fluoridation grants
2012-06-19
The Michigan Oral Health Coalition awarded 11 grants for water fluoridation at its annual oral health conference, June 8-9, in Lansing. The funds will supply
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Kelyniam seeks FDA approval for craniofacial implants
2012-06-19
Kelyniam Global, a medical device company focused on the design and manufacturing of custom cranial implants, has filed a 510(k) application with the U.S. Food
Review: Prophylactic third-molar removal unsubstantiated
2012-06-19
A review in the Cochrane Library (June 13, 2012) has found insufficient evidence to support or refute the necessity of routine prophylactic removal of impacted
Dux unveils translucent temporary dental cement
2012-06-18
Dux Dental is set to release ZONEfree, a temporary dental cement that contains color-blending nanofillers that act like tiny glass beads to reflect the color
OHA to launch 3rd annual oral health campaign
2012-06-18
Oral Health America (OHA) is preparing to launch its third annual Fall for Smiles public messaging campaign conducted in collaboration with Crest, Oral-B, Patterson Dental,
Ormco enhances AdvanSync ortho appliance
2012-06-17
Ormco has introduced the next generation of its AdvanSync molar-to-molar class II correction appliance, the AdvanSync 2. The low-profile orthodontic product, which achieves class II
Study: Bleaching does not damage enamel surface
2012-06-14
Bleaching gels do not alter calcium and phosphorus concentrations on the enamel surface, according to an in vivo study in the current Journal of the
Dental implant start-up wins UCSD competition
2012-06-14
Nasseo, a medical device start-up with new technology to treat dental and orthopedic implant failures, has won first prize in the sixth annual University of
Canadian firm to buy OraPharma for $312M
2012-06-14
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is acquiring OraPharma, the maker of Arestin and other oral health products, from private equity firm Water Street Healthcare Partners for approximately
ResMed offers CPAP alternative for apnea
2012-06-14
ResMed, a maker of sleep and respiratory medical equipment, has introduced the Narval CC, a mandibular repositioning device that offers an alternative solution to patients
BPA exposure has long-term effects
2012-06-14
Exposure to low doses of bisphenol A (BPA) during gestation has immediate and long-lasting, trans-generational effects on the brain and social behaviors in mice, according
Diatech offers customized ortho kits
2012-06-13
Diatech is now offering new four-color printing on the casing of its ortho kits. Offered in green, purple, pink, blue, and white, the eight-piece kits