Philips’ air flossing device targets noncompliant patients

2011-09-28

Flossing has never been a popular activity, and while some patients may floss regularly to preserve that healthy smile, most are just not motivated. At

VDA House of Delegates passes dental lab safety act

2011-09-28

The Virginia Dental Laboratory Safety Act (VDLSA), which requires dental laboratories to register with the Virginia Board of Dentistry, was passed by a nearly unanimous

Whip Mix offers limited edition pink articulator

2011-09-28

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Whip Mix is offering a limited edition pink Denar Mark 320 articulator. Whip Mix’s pink Denar Mark 320

Kerr publishes portfolio of SonicFill research

2011-09-28

Kerr has published a compendium of 13 scientific studies featuring its SonicFill composite system. This collection comes on the heels of the recent global launch

Straumann names new chief of North America operations

2011-09-27

Straumann has appointed Andy Molnar as regional head of its North America operations in Andover, MA. The appointment takes effect January 1, 2012. Molnar replaces

Medelita lab coat honors dental pioneer

2011-09-27

Medelita has introduced a new dental lab coat for women that honors dental pioneer Lucy Hobbs Taylor, DDS. The new 34-inch-length Lucy H.T. lab coat

Survey finds many favor professional teeth whitening

2011-09-26

Philips, the makers of Sonicare power toothbrushes and Zoom whitening, has launched a new educational campaign called Get It Right that encourages people to engage

Cultural views of cleft lip/palate vary outside Western world

2011-09-26

One person’s flaw may be another person’s strength, according to a study of cultural perceptions of cleft lip and cleft palate (Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal, September

Spire gets $100K grant for ortho wire coatings

2011-09-26

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded Spire Biomedical a nine-month Small Business Innovation Research Phase I Grant for $114,173 to develop

Oral-B, celebrity to promote power toothbrushing

2011-09-26

Oral-B and celebrity comedienne and talk show host Sherri Shepherd are calling on power toothbrush users across the U.S. to share their “Powerful Moment of

One-hour dentures open new doors for edentulous

2011-09-26

SAN FRANCISCO – Is it possible to fabricate a full set of dentures in one hour, without the need for multiple visits or lab fees?

BPA found to diminish fertility

2011-09-26

Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) significantly alters the development of oocytes and future ova in women, possibly diminishing the fertility of their offspring and increasing