Study: Periodontitis doesn’t affect implant outcomes
2010-08-23
Chronic periodontitis appears to have no bearing on the outcomes of immediate loading of implants, according to a four-year study published in the Journal of
dental specialties
OrthoAccel signs distributors in Australia, S. Korea
2010-08-23
OrthoAccel Technologies has signed distribution agreements with AB Orthodontics in Melbourne, Australia, and Inno Dental and Medical (Inno DMC) in Seoul, South Korea. The company’s
Scientists test solar-powered toothbrush
2010-08-23
Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry are testing a solar-powered titanium toothbrush that would eliminate the need for toothpaste. The Soladey-J3X solar-powered
Vident offers two new restorative products
2010-08-22
Vident has expanded its line of machinable ceramics with Vitablocs RealLife, the first ceramic block offering 3D aesthetics for anterior chairside restorations, according to the
CariFree partners with Six Month Smiles
2010-08-22
CariFree is partnering with Six Month Smiles to promote cavity prevention through the use of minimally invasive procedures. CariFree products combine the proven benefits of
4-year-old dies after dental procedure
2010-08-22
A 4-year-old girl died after being sedated for a dental procedure at a Tulsa, OK, dental clinic. Akasmse Rose Tecumseh of Morris, OK, died August
Cosmedent donates $727K in products to NCOHF
2010-08-22
Cosmedent donated dental products valued at $727,746 to National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF), lending critical support for affiliate oral health programs serving at-risk children
Nd:YAG laser doesn’t enhance teeth whitening
2010-08-22
Adding laser energy to in-office teeth whitening does not improve the whitening effect, according to a study in Lasers in Medical Science (July 2010, Vol.
Crest, Oral-B launch ‘tween’ products
2010-08-19
Crest and Oral-B have launched a line of oral care products for tweens (8- to 12-year-olds) to help encourage healthy oral care habits. “As tweens
Pediatric dental institute to open in Seattle
2010-08-19
The Center for Pediatric Dentistry will open September 1 in Seattle and provide pediatric dental care, education for dentists and medical professionals, research, and policy
NC free dental clinic treats nearly 900 people
2010-08-19
A recent free dental clinic hosted by the North Carolina Dental Society provided about $400,000 worth of care to nearly 900 people during a two-day
Protein-coated titanium strengthens implant attachment
2010-08-18
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an improved coating technique that could strengthen the connection between titanium joint-replacement implants and a patients’