Heraeus debuts flowable posterior composite
2010-09-09
Heraeus Kulzer has introduced its new Venus Bulk Fill flowable posterior composite that is designed to enable bulk filling of 4 mm. By delivering low
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PeriOptix expands line of LED headlights
2010-09-09
PeriOptix is launching its newest portable LED headlight, the Solaris, at the California Dental Association (CDA) meeting in San Francisco, September 9-11. The Solaris is
Dental reality show headed to TV
2010-09-08
A new dental reality show, “Smile & Style,” is in the planning stages, and a casting call is out for participants who will receive free
RelyX Unicem cement recommended for Vitablocs crowns
2010-09-08
Vita Zahnfabrik recommends RelyX Unicem self-adhesive resin cement from 3M ESPE for adhesive cementation of its Vitablocs feldspar ceramic crowns, the company announced. Users of
Osteogenics Biomedical offers new fixation system
2010-09-08
Osteogenics Biomedical, manufacturer of Cytoplast barrier membranes and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sutures, has added a new fixation system, Pro-fix, to its regenerative portfolio. The Pro-fix system
Grenada study: 1,000 kids, 10,000 caries
2010-09-08
The first comprehensive national oral health survey to be conducted in Grenada discovered an alarming rate of childhood caries, according to researchers from the New
Novora BioMedical launches natural mouth rinse
2010-09-07
Novora BioMedical has acquired the rights for a 100% natural mouth rinse that contains 84% certified organic ingredients. Novora’s 100% Natural is a nonprescription rinse
Do resins and sealants expose kids to more BPA risks?
2010-09-07
Although resin composites and sealants have become increasingly popular in pediatric dentistry, they can expose children to the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA). But such
Glidewell debuts patient sizing kit for antisnoring device
2010-09-06
Glidewell Laboratories is now offering the aveoTSD (tongue stabilization device) Patient Sizing Kit, designed to enhance in-office patient sizing of the aveoTSD. The aveoTSD, manufactured
RTI signs exclusive distribution deal with Zimmer
2010-09-06
RTI Biologics has signed an exclusive, 10-year distribution agreement with Zimmer Dental whereby Zimmer will market and distribute RTI implants for the dental market worldwide.
Mont. dentists, hygienists split on school sealant program
2010-09-06
Dentists and hygienists in Montana are divided over who should be responsible for placing dental sealants in schoolchildren if a proposed bill passes, according to
Komet offers tungsten carbide cutters for PFM crowns
2010-09-06
Komet USA now offers DF Cutters, tungsten carbide instruments designed for creating a defined roughness of precious and nonprecious metal surfaces to be used in