Buyer’s Guide Update: Endodontic products
2011-06-23
Dear Buyer’s Guide Update Member, According to the American Association of Endodontists, more than 24 million root canals are performed each year in the U.S.
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Sun Dental Labs offers free webinar series
2011-06-22
Sun Dental Labs is offering a series of free informative webinars for its current and prospective customers, the company announced. The webinars will take place
Report: Nev. kids lack access to dental care
2011-06-22
The results of a recent health survey of children entering kindergarten in Nevada’s school districts indicate that about 16% of kindergartners are not covered by
Hospitalization can be hazardous to oral health
2011-06-22
Research published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology provides new evidence that oral health is being overlooked in hospitals, with potential serious consequences (July 2011,
Henry Schein offers micromotor handpiece
2011-06-21
Henry Schein has introduced the Maxima XL torque brushless micromotor handpiece system, with torque speeds ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). The
Dentsply acquires Astra Tech for $1.8B
2011-06-21
Dentsply International is positioning itself to become a major player in the dental implant market with the acquisition of Astra Tech from AstraZeneca. The company
OSHA fines dental cabinet company $49K
2011-06-20
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Integrated Laminate Systems for 14 workplace safety and health violations, including exposing employees to methylene chloride.
Dentsply to buy Astra Tech for $1.8B?
2011-06-20
Dentsply International is reportedly on the verge of paying $1.8 billion to acquire Astra Tech, the dental implant arm of AstraZeneca, according to a story
Red laser light enhances teeth whitening
2011-06-20
When used to activate bleaching gel, low-level laser energy increases the effectiveness of teeth whitening, according to a study in the Journal of Esthetic and
MIS Implants debuts oral wound relief barrier
2011-06-20
MIS Implants Technologies has introduced PerioPatch, a topical patch created to absorb wound exudates and the first product in its new PeriZone oral care products
Is the U.S. dental hygienist market saturated?
2011-06-19
As the overall job market in the U.S. continues to be sluggish, a few recent reports — which considered hiring outlook as a criterion —
Study: Oral appliance therapy effective on sleep apnea
2011-06-19
Mandibular advancement splints are effective in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, according to research presented June 11 at the American Academy of Dental Sleep
