Christensen: U.S. implant rates are ‘pathetic’

2011-02-24

CHICAGO – Of the nearly 180 million U.S. adults who have lost at least one tooth, only 1% of them have received an implant, according

Roland expands dental milling line

2011-02-24

Roland DGA has expanded its line of dental milling machines with the addition of the DWX-50. The DWX-50 is a five-axis production tool for creating

Mydent introduces disposable jackets

2011-02-23

Mydent has launched its latest in healthcare apparel: Defend+plus disposable jackets. These jackets provide 28% better filtration and have higher-quality stitching, cuffs, and collar, according

SensAble Dental announces new version of Intellifit TE

2011-02-23

SensAble Dental, a division of SensAble Technologies, has released the newest version of its Intellifit TE (touch-enabled) digital restoration system. Here are some of the

Water Pik launches kids’ water flosser

2011-02-23

Water Pik announced the latest addition to its product line today at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting: the Waterpik Water Flosser for Kids, designed

Air Techniques receives AGD PACE accreditation

2011-02-23

Air Techniques has received accreditation from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) as a Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) provider. This authorizes Air Techniques

20 companies bidding for Astra Tech?

2011-02-22

Some 20 potential buyers are reportedly in the running to acquire all or part of Astra Tech, the dental and medical devices unit of AstraZeneca,

CDS survey reveals patients’ dental care habits

2011-02-22

In preparation for this week’s Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting, the organization surveyed nearly 400 Chicago-area residents about their dental habits and dental care.

Ultradent adds to teeth-whitening product line

2011-02-21

Ultradent will introduce Opalescence Oh, unit-dose disposable bulbs filled with Ultradent’s Opalescence whitening gel, at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting this week. The disposable,

AACD survey ranks top celebrity smiles

2011-02-21

All that glitters on the Oscar red carpet is not gold when it comes to celebrity smiles, according to a new survey of the American

Study links acute myocardial infarction and perio disease

2011-02-21

The relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a complicated one. While many studies have suggested that the presence of periodontal disease may

Univ. of Barcelona adds Syneron laser to dental program

2011-02-21

Syneron Dental Lasers has entered into a long-term clinical research agreement with the University of Barcelona whereby Syneron Dental’s LiteTouch laser system will be incorporated