3D Systems offers class VI print material
2011-10-06
3D Systems has introduced VisiJet Clear, a new print material for U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI for plastics used in medical and dental applications. VisiJet
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Private equity firm invests in ClearChoice implants
2011-10-06
ClearChoice, a developer and manager of dental treatment centers providing same-day dental implants, has received a growth equity investment from Catterton Partners, a consumer-focused private
FDA extends denture cream warnings
2011-10-06
On October 3, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers regarding the overuse of zinc-laden denture creams. The FDA
Align Technology launches Invisalign G4
2011-10-06
Align Technology has introduced Invisalign G4, designed to help doctors achieve better clinical results for open bite treatments, more predictable movement of upper laterals, and
Study finds link between perio disease and cancer
2011-10-05
A new study has found a possible link between cancer and severe periodontal disease after adjustment for smoking and drinking habits (Iranian Journal of Cancer
Midmark offers amalgam separator/vacuum system
2011-10-05
Midmark has teamed with SolmeteX to offer the SolmeteX Hg5 series of amalgam separators in conjunction with the Midmark line of vacuum systems. The SolmeteX
Perio disease, pregnancy outcomes debate continues
2011-10-05
Although a number of studies have investigated the link between treating periodontal disease and pregnancy outcomes, the jury is still out on whether scaling and
Fla. county to stop fluoridating water
2011-10-05
Pinellas County in Florida has voted to stop fluoridating water that serves roughly 700,000 people amid concerns over cost and the government overstepping its bounds,
J. Morita launches Facebook page with RootZX giveaway
2011-10-05
J. Morita USA has launched a new Facebook page to better connect with customers and offer educational opportunities on various products and technologies. To promote
Partnership enables e-prescribing of schedule II-V drugs
2011-10-04
DrFirst has partnered with dental software company DentiMax to use electronic health records to e-prescribe controlled substances. By offering DrFirst’s Rcopia and EPCS Gold services
Young Dental hosts charity photo contest
2011-10-04
Young Dental has teamed with Oral Health America’s Fall for Smiles campaign to help dental care providers promote the importance of dental hygiene, regular dental
Family sues Nestlé, Gerber over fluoride products
2011-10-04
The parents of a 13-year-old girl in Maryland have filed a lawsuit against Nestlé USA, Nestlé Waters North America, and Gerber Products Company, claiming that