FTC case against NC dental board to be heard Feb. 17

2011-02-07

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has denied a motion by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners to dismiss an FTC complaint that

Ohio VA to screen hundreds of dental patients for hepatitis, HIV exposure

2011-02-07

The Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Dayton, OH, is notifying more than 500 veterans that they may have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis

International merger yields new dental products firm

2011-02-07

Following last year’s merger of SciCan, a Canadian manufacturer of infection control products with offices in the U.S. and Europe; SycoTec, a German dental and

ADHA, Wrigley honor hygienists for community service

2011-02-07

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health partnered with the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Foundation to award 12 grants to dental hygienists

Ky. start-up banks on a better endodontic file

2011-02-07

Inven is a young company in more ways than one. The founders — Alex Frommeyer, Dan Dykes, and Alex Curry — are all under the

GC America launches new glass ionomer cement

2011-02-07

GC America has introduced GC Fuji Temp LT, a glass ionomer temporary cement that will be available to customers in March. GC Fuji Temp LT

FDA calls for review of TMJ implants

2011-02-06

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered three manufacturers of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants to conduct postmarket surveillance studies to determine the length

CDC’s oral health division on the chopping block?

2011-02-06

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a restructuring proposal that would fold its Division of Oral Health (DOH) into the Division

Allcare reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy

2011-02-03

Allcare Dental & Dentures is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to a story in the Buffalo News. Paul Cambria Jr., an attorney working with

Japanese firms to merge dental materials businesses

2011-02-03

Kuraray Medical and Noritake Dental Supply are integrating their dental materials businesses to raise their presence in Japan and globally. The two companies will establish

GC America MI Paste featured on TV show

2011-02-03

GC America’s MI Paste will be a featured product on the Lifetime Network’s daily morning show, “The Balancing Act,” in a segment designed to celebrate

Tenn. legalizes Botox use for oral surgeons

2011-02-03

Dental Botox use is rising in popularity, and although the practice still has many opponents, general dentists in Tennessee could soon inject the drug with