1st class of midlevel providers nears graduation

2011-01-25

The first class of midlevel provider students is making its way through the new Master of Science in Oral Health Care Practitioner program at Metropolitan

Crosstex offers large sterilization pouches

2011-01-25

Crosstex, a subsidiary of Cantel Medical, has introduced a new 10 x 15-inch size of its advanced Sure-Check sterilization pouches. With the addition, Sure-Check instrument

Researchers report low success rate for BRONJ treatment

2011-01-25

Thanks in part to a series of high-profile lawsuits, bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) has gained attention as a rare but serious side effect

Align Technology revenues up, but profits down in 2010

2011-01-25

Align Technology reported revenues of $93 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 (end-December 31), a 7% increase over revenues of $86.6 million

Glidewell abutments compatible with Astra Tech implants

2011-01-24

Glidewell Laboratories’ Inclusive custom implant abutments are now compatible with the Astra Tech dental implant system, the company announced. As a result, Glidewell’s Inclusive CAD/CAM-milled

LED smiles: A must-have fashion accessory?

2011-01-24

A new fashion trend in Japan is putting a whole new spin on teeth whitening: light-emitting diode (LED) “smiles.” The novel fashion accessories were originally

Politics prompt permanent end to U.S. Pentothal production

2011-01-24

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Hospira has announced that it will not reinstate production of its drug Pentothal (sodium thiopental). The anesthetic agent’s use as part of a

Invention makes removing dentures easier

2011-01-24

An Illinois man has invented a unique tool to help denture wearers remove and clean their dentures, according to a story in the Herald-Review. Brian

Metallic glass could yield tougher implants

2011-01-24

Researchers from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a metallic glass alloy that has demonstrated strength and toughness at a level not previously

Nevin Labs to debut ErgoEZ lab bench

2011-01-24

Nevin Laboratories, a member of DentalEZ Group, will unveil its new ErgoEZ lab bench at this year’s Lab Day Chicago, February 25-26, 2011. The ErgoEZ

Milestone to provide STA system to Fla. dental clinics

2011-01-24

Milestone Scientific will provide Towncare Dental Partnership with its Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) system through a new distributor agreement that covers all of Towncare’s dental

Young adults with asthma have poorer oral health

2011-01-23

Young adults with long-term, controlled asthma have more caries and gingival inflammation than those without asthma, according to a study in Acta Odontologica Scandinavica (January