Demand for dentist anesthesiologists on the rise
2012-04-15
There is a growing demand for dentist anesthesiologists to treat pediatric patients but a lack of available practitioners able to meet it in every region
dental specialties
Federal judge dismisses Calif. fluoridation lawsuit
2012-04-15
A federal judge has ruled that a Southern California water district can legally add hydrofluosilicic acid to public drinking water even though it has not
Zimmer debuts cortical-cancellous allograft
2012-04-15
Zimmer Dental has released the Puros Cortico-Cancellous particulate allograft, an anatomic-based mixture of cortical and cancellous bone designed to simplify the grafting process. Composed of
Plasma flashlight eliminates oral pathogens
2012-04-15
A group of Chinese and Australian scientists has developed a handheld, 12 volt-battery-powered, plasma-producing device that can instantly kill harmful bacteria in the oral cavity
EOS sues competitor over dental fabrication products
2012-04-11
Electro Optical Systems (EOS), a manufacturer of laser-sintering systems used in a variety of industries including dentistry, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Phenix
Nonprofit donates 100K toothbrushes to U.S. Navy mission
2012-04-11
Global Grins, a California nonprofit that delivers toothbrushes to impoverished and disadvantaged people worldwide, has donated 100,000 toothbrushes to a U.S. Navy mission. The USNS
Crest Oral-B honors latest Pros in the Profession winner
2012-04-10
Kasha Lower, RDH, from New Port Rickey, FL, has been selected as the latest Crest Oral-B Pros in the Profession winner. The program honors registered
PRGF helps protect cancer patients from BRONJ
2012-04-10
Plasma-rich growth factor (PRGF) can aid in the surgical management of cancer patients on bisphosphonate therapy who require a tooth extraction, according to a new
Midmark announces 2012 sterilizer rebate program
2012-04-10
Midmark has launched its “Beyond Sterilization” dental sterilizer rebate program. Dentists and dental facilities that purchase eligible Midmark sterilizers, including the Midmark M9 and M11
Ormco extends Damon system to lower arch
2012-04-10
The Damon Clear oral appliance from Ormcois now available for orthodontic treatment of the lower arch. The Damon Clear lower brackets, available for lower 3-3
Komet adds football-shaped diamond to product line
2012-04-10
Komet has added more shapes and sizes to its line of S-Diamonds, which is designed to accommodate individual crown-preparation designs. The new S6368 football-shaped diamond
7 states endorse Gum Disease Awareness Week
2012-04-10
The governors of seven states are working to help educate the public about the dangers of periodontal disease. Colorado, Connecticut, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico,
