Recalls, lawsuit prompt ongoing propofol shortage
2010-11-04
For dental practitioners who administer propofol (Diprivan) on a regular basis, this past year has been a challenging one. There has been an ongoing shortage
dental specialties
iKey keyboard compatible with Sterrad sterilization system
2010-11-04
iKey has announced that its DW-860 keyboard is now compatible with the Sterrad 100NX sterilization system. Designed to combat cross-contamination in hospital, laboratory, and dental
DentalEZ launches weekly ‘vlog’ for hygienists
2010-11-03
DentalEZ has introduced DEZiree the Dental Hygienist, the star of a new video blog called the the DEZiree Show. DentalEZ hopes to make the host
EAO awards first certificates for implant-based therapy
2010-11-03
The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) awarded its first certificates in implant-based therapy to four dentists earlier this month. The successful participants — Dr. Lennart
AAP president, president-elect installed
2010-11-03
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Board of Trustees installed both its president and president-elect, Donald S. Clem III, D.D.S., and Pamela McClain, D.D.S., respectively,
Dental Botox use rises among teens
2010-11-02
Keyla Roman liked her straight teeth, when she got her braces removed years ago. But she still despised her smile. “I looked weird,” she recalled.
CAO Group introduces novel teeth-whitening product
2010-11-02
The CAO Group has introduced the first of its Sheer Film family of products: Sheer White teeth-whitening films. Consisting of thin, flexible films plus 20%
Sheri Suggests — Highlights from the ADA meeting, Part 1
2010-11-02
In this occasional series, Dr. Sheri Doniger shares her perspective on various dental instruments, materials, and equipment. These are products Dr. Doniger personally uses or
Biolase gains 2 more U.S. patents
2010-11-01
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued two new patents to Biolase Technology related to its Waterlase, ezlase, and iLase products. Patent No. 7,817,687,
Whip Mix launches new flasking stone
2010-11-01
Whip Mix has introduced RapidFlask, an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) type 3 flasking stone that is fluid enough to flow without vibration into all
Toothaches more common in minority, special needs kids
2010-11-01
Poor, minority, and special needs children are more likely to be affected by toothaches, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of
NJDA sues tanning salons over whitening
2010-11-01
The issue of teeth whitening — and who has the right to offer it — is at the center of a lawsuit filed by the
