Ultradent to release composite veneer system
2012-05-02
Ultradent will launch a new composite veneer system at the California Dental Association (CDA) session in Anaheim this week. Ultradent claims that it developed Edelweiss
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TotalCare launches disinfectant/cleaner
2012-05-02
TotalCare has launched a low-alcohol, fragrance-free surface disinfectant/cleaner for hard, nonporous surfaces. TotalCare claims that CaviCide1’s formulation can kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi, such as
Advanced Brain Monitoring launches Apnea Guard
2012-05-02
Advanced Brain Monitoring has launched Apnea Guard a temporary oral appliance — with clinical equivalence to custom oral appliances — for the treatment of snoring
3M Unitek expands Incognito clear aligner line
2012-05-02
3M Unitek has launched Incognito Lite Hidden Braces, a new lingual brace system that is placed on the inside of the teeth, making it virtually
Kan. lawmakers support expanding dental hygienists’ duties
2012-05-01
The Kansas House of Representatives has passed a bill that would let specially trained dental hygienists place temporary fillings, pull some teeth, and perform other
Study: Listerine Antiseptic more effective than others
2012-05-01
The essential oils in Listerine Antiseptic penetrate plaque biofilm better than competing mouth rinses that rely on other active ingredients, according to a study presented
AAPD unveils consumer online resource
2012-05-01
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) launched its new consumer-based website, www.mychildrensteeth.org. The AAPD developed the site to meet consumers’ growing need for evidence-based
3 U.S. towns vote for fluoridated water
2012-04-30
An Oregon town has voted to restore fluoridated drinking water, and cities in Pennsylvania and Colorado have decided to continue community water fluoridation. After three
75% of U.S. citizens drink fluoridated water
2012-04-30
Nearly three-quarters of Americans (73.9%) now get their water from municipal systems that use fluoridation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for
Sports, energy drinks cause irreversible tooth damage
2012-04-30
An alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth, according to a study published
Dentsply sales up, income down in Q1
2012-04-30
Dentsply International reported a 25.6% increase in sales for the first quarter of 2012 (end-March 31) compared to sales in the same quarter a year
TheraBreath extends online presence to Pinterest
2012-04-30
TheraBreath oral health products are now available to share with others on the picture-sharing social media website Pinterest. The TheraBreath pin board contains a set
