Ortho Caps challenges Align European patents
2012-01-17
In response to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Align Technology, Ortho Caps, a German maker of orthodontic aligners, is challenging Align’s European patents. Align
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Water Pik marks 50th anniversary
2012-01-17
From 1962 to 2012, Water Pik is celebrating 50 years of business. To mark the anniversary, the company will be giving away five products every
NY state budget features oral health component
2012-01-17
The New York State Dental Association is applauding Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to expand the Doctors Across New York loan repayment program to include dentists
ClearCorrect targets people in need with new project
2012-01-16
ClearCorrect has launched Phase Out, a new fundraising initiative designed to address issues that negatively impact the lives of people in need. For its first
Acteon debuts dual endodontic rotary motor
2012-01-16
Acteon North America has introduced the new i-Endo Dual endodontic motor, with both reciprocating and rotary modes of operation. The freedom of choice with different
Whip Mix introduces UltiRock die stone
2012-01-16
Whip Mix has added the UltiRock Premium die stone to its product offerings. The die stone produces precision models and dies with excellent detail reproduction
fiteBac SkinCare promotes nonalcohol hand sanitizer
2012-01-16
fiteBac SkinCare has issued an advisory regarding hand sanitizers for dental, medical, and hospital applications. fiteBac SkinCare germicidal hand softening gel is a hand sanitizer
Komet offers flash polishers for ceramics
2012-01-16
Komet has developed the ZR Flash Polishers, designed for restorations fabricated of zirconium oxide, aluminum oxide, lithium disilicate, and pressed ceramics. The polishers feature interspersed
Canadian firm debuts light-based teeth-whitening line
2012-01-15
Klox Technologies is partnering with Oral Science to market and distribute Klox’s light-based teeth-whitening products in Canada. Klox’s teeth-whitening products are the first from its
FDA warns of pain med mix-up
2012-01-15
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning healthcare professionals and patients about a potential mix-up between prescription pain drugs and over-the-counter medications. Manufacturing
N. Ireland may eliminate free orthodontic care
2012-01-15
Most parents in Northern Ireland will be expected to pay for their children’s braces under new proposals designed to reduce pressure on National Health Service
Ormco offers productivity advice for orthodontists
2012-01-15
Ormco Orthodontics is offering tips to orthodontists to help increase the value of their services. Nearly 70% of adults are interested in improving their smiles,