OHA launches dental sealant campaign for at-risk kids
2010-11-22
Oral Health America (OHA) has launched the Seal Two Million Campaign, designed to provide 2 million dental sealants to more than 500,000 at-risk children by
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Toothbrush makes film debut in Russell Crowe thriller
2010-11-22
The 30 Second Smile electric toothbrush plays a part in the latest Russell Crowe film, “The Next Three Days,” written and directed by Academy Award
Thousands attend free dental clinic in Ore.
2010-11-22
More than 2,000 people in need of dental care attended the first day of a Mission of Mercy free clinic in Portland, OR, this week.
Start-up raises $10M for sleep apnea drug
2010-11-22
A start-up company in Philadelphia has raised $10 million to develop pharmaceuticals to treat sleep apnea and other breathing control conditions. Galleon Pharmaceuticals was founded
Sybron, Implant Direct to merge implant businesses
2010-11-21
Sybron Dental Specialties and Implant Direct International have entered into a definitive purchase agreement to combine their implant and abutment businesses into a single operation
$2.5M available for regenerative endodontics research
2010-11-21
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is seeking proposals for clinical research into regenerative endodontic treatment. Up to $2.5 million in funding could be available
J. Morita debuts new LED coupler, handpiece service
2010-11-21
J. Morita USA has introduced a new LED coupler and expedited maintenance service for its TwinPower Turbine handpieces. The new CP4 LED coupler, which is
Merck wins 3rd Fosamax/ONJ lawsuit
2010-11-21
Merck has come out on top in the latest Fosamax/osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) lawsuit. On November 19, a federal court jury in New York
Oral health not impacted by Invisalign treatment
2010-11-21
Rinsing with a low-dose chlorhexidine solution is not necessary for patients undergoing Invisalign treatment, according to a new study in the Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics
Lawsuit alleges unnecessary root canal
2010-11-21
An Illinois woman is suing a Madison County dentist for allegedly performing unnecessary dental work and doing it poorly, according to a story in the
DentalEZ donates equipment to DC clinic
2010-11-21
The DentalEZ Group recently donated a number of its patient chairs and operatory stools to a new Kids Smiles facility set to open in Washington,
CAO Group offers free whitening at Greater NY meeting
2010-11-21
The CAO Group is offering free teeth whitening to attendees of the upcoming Greater New York (GNY) Dental Meeting (November 28 through December 1), the