Plackers offers 10,000 free flosser samples
2011-05-02
Plackers is celebrating the launch of Plackers OrthoPick, a dental flosser for individuals with braces, bridges, and other dental appliances, by giving away free OrthoPick
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3M ESPE expands RelyX Unicem line
2011-05-02
3M ESPE is now offering RelyX Unicem 2 self-adhesive resin cement in the company’s Clicker dispenser, combining convenience and easier mixing with reliability and bond
Professor seeks cleft secrets in remote Nepal group
2011-05-01
A Wright State University professor is seeking the genetic roots of cleft lips and palates among a remote people in Nepal, according to a story
Komet launches sonic tip for fissure opening
2011-05-01
Komet has launched its new SF849 sonic tip for opening fissures, designed exclusively for use with the Komet SonicLine sonic handpiece. Featuring a small-diameter tip,
Oragenics inks distribution deal in Australia, New Zealand
2011-05-01
Oragenics’ oral care probiotics for children and adults will be available in Australia and New Zealand through an exclusive agreement with Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API),
Can mouthwash protect irradiated enamel and dentin?
2011-04-28
Can chlorhexidine and fluoride mouthwashes mitigate the effect of gamma irradiation therapy damage to enamel and dentin? A new study that looked at the effectiveness
Researchers discover how tooth decay enzyme functions
2011-04-28
Researchers from the U.K. and Japan used the Diamond Light Source synchrotron in Oxfordshire and the Photon Factory synchotron in Tsukuba, Japan, to solve the
Japan disasters impact Nobel Biocare financials
2011-04-27
Nobel Biocare reported net income of $19.2 million for the first quarter of 2011, down 67% from $57 million reported in the same quarter a
First Fixodent zinc poisoning trial set for June
2011-04-27
The first lawsuit involving a claim that zinc in Procter & Gamble’s denture adhesive Fixodent causes debilitating neurological injuries will go to trial June 20,
Man tattoos royal couple on his teeth
2011-04-27
A U.K. plumber paid 1,000 pounds ($1,700 U.S.) to have a dentist use ultrafine brushes and stencils to apply the images of Prince William and
Ashtel Dental to market Justin Bieber singing toothbrushes
2011-04-26
Bravado, a music merchandising company, and Ashtel Dental are launching a line of dental care products for teens and adults based on the musical sensation
Straumann implants guaranteed for life
2011-04-26
Straumann implants are now covered for life under the Straumann Guarantee. The company previously limited its implant guarantee to 10 years. For implants placed as
