Oral-B packaging more environmentally friendly
2012-01-23
Procter & Gamble has eliminated the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in packaging for its Oral-B manual toothbrushes. The packages are now made with Octal
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Kettenbach introduces Identium in 1:1 cartridges
2012-01-23
Kettenbach has introduced Identium, a vinylsiloxanether impression material for the one-step impression technique. The material combines the best features of both A-silicone and polyether materials
Dentist pleads guilty in paper clip fraud case
2012-01-23
A former Fall River, MA, dentist has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud charges for inserting pieces of paper clips into patients’ mouths as posts in
J. Morita expands TwinPower Turbine line
2012-01-22
J. Morita has expanded its TwinPower Turbine product line with the addition of the mini Ultra series. The product line, which will be formally introduced
Ormco offers aligners for minor anterior tooth movement
2012-01-22
Ormco has launched the Insignia Clearguide Express line of orthodontic aligners, designed for patients who require minor anterior tooth movements. Insignia Clearguide Express is initiated
All-ceramic restorations shine in long-term study
2012-01-22
A study of 1,335 all-ceramic restorations placed between 1987 and 2009 has found that they are both predictable and reliably successful, with a 93.5% probability
Brushless toothbrush aids receding gums
2012-01-22
A New York dentist has launched a brushless toothbrush designed to decrease tooth decay and gum disease. Jack Gruber, DDS, of New Hyde Park developed
Align Technology responds to Ortho Caps allegations
2012-01-19
Align Technology has issued a response to a January 18 press release by Ortho Caps relating to a patent infringement lawsuit Align filed against Ortho
IADR/AADR workshop focuses on fluoride use in Asia
2012-01-19
The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published the proceedings from the Workshop on Effective Use of Fluoride in Asia, which took
Antimicrobial scrubs help reduce bacterial burden
2012-01-19
The use of antimicrobial impregnated scrubs combined with good hand hygiene is effective in reducing the burden of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on healthcare workers’
Implantable device may help obstructive sleep apnea
2012-01-18
A clinical trial is under way at Henry Ford Hospital to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Apnex hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) system in
WV physicians added to kids’ oral health program
2012-01-18
Pediatricians, general and family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants (in federally qualified health center settings only) in West Virginia are now eligible to