Swiss dental firm Straumann drills into Brazil

2012-05-15

ZURICH (Reuters) — Swiss dental implants maker Straumann (STMN.S) is buying a 49% stake in Brazil’s Neodent for 260 million Swiss francs ($277 million), a

Drugmaker discontinues pediatric oral sedative

2012-05-15

Pharmaceutical Associates, a South Carolina-based drug manufacturer, has discontinued production of chloral hydrate oral solution, an anesthetic used in pediatric dentistry. The company cited “business

At-home bleaching effective on coffee, cigarette stains

2012-05-14

At-home bleaching using 6% hydrogen peroxide is effective in removing stains caused by coffee or cigarette smoke, according to a new study in the Journal

New law expands role of Kan. hygienists

2012-05-14

The governor of Kansas has signed a new law that expands the scope of duties for dental hygienists, according to an article in the Kansas

BioGaia signs distribution pacts for probiotic products

2012-05-14

BioGaia has signed three exclusive distribution agreements that will take its oral health products into the Czech Republic, South Africa, and the Benelux region of

RDH honored by Crest Oral-B for work with kids

2012-05-14

Olga Torres, RDH, from Clewiston, FL, has been selected as the latest Crest Oral-B Pros in the Profession winner. The program honors registered dental hygienists

Idaho school graduates first class of hygienists

2012-05-13

The College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls has graduated its first class of dental hygienists. Seven of the 10 hygienists have taken and passed

Heraeus, Benco partner on dental scrap metal

2012-05-13

Heraeus Kulzer is joining Benco Dental to make it more profitable and convenient for Benco customers to trade in their dental scrap metals for cash.

Dux offers bib holders made of recycled plastic

2012-05-13

Dux Dental has introduced Snap-Its single-use bib holders made from recyclable plastic. An increasing number of dental offices are choosing disposable bib holders to avoid

AAPHD supports study linking perio, heart disease

2012-05-10

The American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) agrees with the conclusions of the recent literature review published by the American Heart Association (AHA) that

Calgary officials sitting on fluoridation savings

2012-05-10

A year after the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, decided to stop fluoridating its drinking water, the city council still hasn’t decide what to do

3M Unitek unveils orthodontic treatment software

2012-05-10

3M Unitek has launched Unitek Treatment Management Portal (TMP), an orthodontic software platform that combines digital model imaging with interactive technology to enable customized treatment