Midline diastemas the latest cosmetic ‘must have’
2010-10-25
The latest Hollywood cosmetic trend is the gap-toothed smile, according to a story in the Herald. Instead of fixing their teeth, many celebrities — including
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RightSmile execs eliminate their salaries
2010-10-25
The officers and directors of RightSmile, a provider of cosmetic laser teeth whitening products, have decided to eliminate their salaries as of August 31, 2010,
Some fatty acids may reduce perio disease
2010-10-25
Dietary intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as fish oil, which are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, shows promise in the treatment and prevention
Komet offers cutters for left-handed operators
2010-10-25
If you are a left-handed dental professional searching for an instrument that will cut plaster, acrylics or metal alloys, then Komet USA has the right
Zimmer offers guided-surgery instrument for implants
2010-10-24
Zimmer Dental is now offering the Zimmer Guided Surgery Instrumentation for use with the company’s Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System, the company announced. The Guided Surgery
Align Technology revenues up 21% in Q3
2010-10-24
Align Technology reported fiscal 2010 third-quarter net revenues of $95.9 million, a 21% increase over revenues of $79.3 million for the same quarter a year
The advantages of dedicated core buildups
2010-10-24
Are you using a composite that is specifically designed and engineered for core buildup (BU) procedures? Perhaps, for convenience, you use your universal, aesthetic composite
Too much fluoride increases risk of mild fluorosis in kids
2010-10-24
Young children who consume substantial amounts of fluoride through infant formula and other beverages mixed with fluoridated water or by swallowing fluoride toothpaste are at
FDA issues safety alert for teething tablets
2010-10-24
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and healthcare professionals about teething tablets that may pose a risk to children. The FDA
Botox can optimize dental implant surgery
2010-10-21
Because the majority of dental implant patients are older and have facial aging, dentists may want to consider the benefits of rejuvenation techniques such as
