Elite athletes at higher risk of caries

2011-05-18

The diet of elite triathletes is consistent with a high-risk profile for caries and erosion, according to a study in the International Journal of Sports

NBMolecules receives CE Mark for SurfLink

2011-05-18

Nano Bridging Molecules (NBMolecules) has received the European CE Mark (Conformité Européenne) to begin marketing its SurfLink dental product. The CE Mark allows NBMolecules to

Study: Pure Bioscience antimicrobial effective against biofilm

2011-05-18

Pure Bioscience’s silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial was shown to be effective against biofilm, according to preliminary results of in vitro laboratory tests conducted at

Henry Schein launches new line of burs

2011-05-17

Henry Schein has introduced a new line of Oral Surgery Sterile Burs, a carbide-tipped Ortho Bur, and an Endo Access Bur. The Oral Surgery Sterile

GC America promotion to aid Japan quake recovery

2011-05-17

GC America is gearing up to run a new promotion, Restore Japan, designed to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Depending

Darby Dental offers disposable syringe tips

2011-05-16

Darby Dental Supply has expanded its personal product brand selection with the introduction of Darby disposable air/water syringe tips. The syringe tips contain a durable

Sephora to sell GLO Brilliant teeth-whitening device

2011-05-16

GLO Science’s GLO Brilliant teeth-whitening device is now available in Sephora stores nationwide and on Sephora.com. GLO Brilliant uses a patent-pending guided light optics (GLO)

J&J to donate $100K for children’s oral health

2011-05-15

Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products will contribute $100,000 for children’s oral health as part of a campaign for its Listerine Whitening product. The company will

Zimmer extends implant line with crestal options

2011-05-15

Zimmer Dental has introduced the Tapered Screw-Ventimplant, with full texturing and crestal microgrooves designed to create favorable conditions for marginal bone preservation. The new implant

New products light up CDA meeting; ClearCorrect countersues Align

2011-05-15

Dear DrBicuspid Member, We attended the California Dental Association (CDA) spring meeting in Anaheim last week, and not only was the weather an inspiration, so

3M ESPE introduces 2 intraoral syringes

2011-05-15

At the California Dental Association (CDA) meeting in Anaheim last week, 3M ESPE introduced a new wash delivery system designed to bring easier handling to

Veneer chipping: Is one fabrication process better than another?

2011-05-15

Joining CAD/CAM fabricated veneers to CAD/CAM fabricated zirconia frameworks can reduce veneer chipping frequency and speed the fabrication process. Researchers at Ivoclar Vivadent evaluated the