Disposable bib prevents cross-infection from scrubs
2010-12-26
A dental hygienist has developed a new product that aims to reduce cross-infection from blood and saliva that is splashed back onto the dental team’s
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Biolux trial tests phototherapy for orthodontics
2010-12-26
Biolux Research has begun a long-term clinical trial to evaluate the effects of its phototherapy technology on orthodontic tooth movement and treatment timelines. The goal
Chinese dental services provider adds Cerec AC
2010-12-26
China SheSays Medical Cosmetology, which operates a network of hospitals, clinics, and skin care centers in China’s Sichuan province, has introduced Cerec AC at its
Donation to aid 300 cleft lip patients
2010-12-26
In time for the holiday season, Surya is making a donation to Smile Train, which provides corrective surgeries for cleft lips and palates to children
Bad bacteria common on anesthesia providers’ hands
2010-12-21
Contaminating bacteria are very commonly found on the hands of anesthesia providers, with high rates of transmission to the surgical field during operations, reports a
General anesthesia increases risk of BDE
2010-12-20
Patients face a greater risk of developing bacteremia following dental extractions (BDE) under general anesthesia than local anesthesia, according to a new study by researchers
Buyer’s Guide Update: Orthodontic appliances
2010-12-20
Dear Buyer’s Guide Update Member, These are exciting times in orthodontics. Despite the economic downturn and the impact this has had on much of cosmetic
U.K. firm to market chewable toothpaste tablets
2010-12-19
Lush, a U.K. company that manufactures and markets handmade bath and body products, will introduce chewable toothpaste tablets in 2011, according to a story in
Peaches Uniforms incorporates Lycra in new dental scrubs
2010-12-19
Peaches Uniforms, a manufacturer of medical uniforms and scrubs for healthcare professionals, will introduce the Med Couture line of scrubs this spring — the first
Aussie firm offers herbal whitening toothpaste
2010-12-19
Barros Laboratories, manufacturers of the White Glo brand of teeth-whitening products, has introduced its White Glo herbal whitening toothpaste, a 100% chemical-free product that whitens
Private equity firm acquires orthodontic supplier
2010-12-19
The Riverside Company has acquired G&H Wire, a company that manufactures and supplies orthodontic products for a worldwide customer base. This is Riverside’s 49th healthcare
IKEA pencils a hit with oral and maxillofacial surgeons
2010-12-19
The tiny pencils that IKEA puts out for shoppers to use when ordering products while wandering the store’s aisles have found an interesting and unintended
