Biolase introduces diode soft-tissue laser
2012-05-07
Biolase Technology is expanding its line of dental laser products with the EPIC 10 diode laser, which features a 940-nm wavelength with 10 watts of
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Tomorrow’s Smiles program to target teens
2012-05-06
Philips Sonicare is joining the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) to sponsor the Tomorrow’s Smiles program to provide oral healthcare for at-risk teens. Throughout
Dentistry lacks consistency in restoration decision-making
2012-05-06
Dentists who take a conservative approach to placing restorations tend to stay conservative when replacing or repairing them. And dentists who aggressively treat primary caries
Researchers ID gene responsible for cleft development
2012-05-06
Researchers from the University of Louisville have identified the gene that may be responsible for the development of facial clefts, according to a study in
Mydent introduces temporary crown/bridge material
2012-05-03
Mydent International has expanded its line of Defend products with Temporary Crown and Bridge Material, a syringeable bis-acryl composite for chairside provisional restorations. The product
3M ESPE Lava zirconia emphasizes aesthetics
2012-05-03
This week at the California Dental Association spring meeting, 3M ESPE introduced Lava Plus high translucency zirconia, a CAD/CAM system designed to deliver the aesthetics
NJ dental lab opts not to outsource to China
2012-05-03
While almost three-quarters of its competitors outsource work to offshore labs, a New Jersey dental lab has refused an overture to send its work offshore.
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
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