New studies highlight tongue piercing risks
2010-08-10
New evidence lends further support to the need for dentists to caution patients about the dangers of tongue piercing, which can lead to severe infections,
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Milestone Scientific sees record profits in Q2
2010-08-10
Milestone Scientific, maker of a computerized anesthesia injection system, announced record profits for the second quarter of 2010. For the quarter (end-June 30), net income
Nobel Biocare profits plunge in Q2
2010-08-10
Despite a slight uptick in sales, Nobel Biocare saw a 30.5% drop in net profit for the second quarter of 2010 (end-June 30). The Swiss
TeamSmile kicks off 5th season of service
2010-08-10
July 16 marked the opening of the 2010 season for TeamSmile, a nonprofit organization that teams up with major sports organizations throughout the U.S. to
Water Pik website adds new online community
2010-08-09
Water Pik has launched a new online community on WaterPik.com in an effort to educate and inform consumers. The online community, found on the newly
Milestone Scientific launches new corporate website
2010-08-09
Milestone Scientific has developed a new corporate website designed to clarify and better convey Milestone’s key messaging and current business information. The site will also
Cosmetic dentist calls extreme makeovers risky
2010-08-09
After almost 25 years in the profession, Michael Zuk, D.D.S., has become an outspoken critic of the cosmetic dental industry, especially those dentists he says
ADHA president talks healthcare reform, midlevel providers
2010-08-09
The role of the dental hygienist has changed dramatically over the last 40 years, a trend that is likely to continue — if not accelerate
Smile Pink campaign supports breast cancer research
2010-08-09
More than 500 dentists from around the U.S. have joined forces in a new initiative aimed at promoting early detection of breast cancer. Dubbed Smile
Komet introduces diamond bur kit for ceramics
2010-08-09
Komet USA has introduced a new laboratory bur kit designed especially for creating shapes and textures in ceramic restorations that mimic the design of natural
Elephant gets crown to repair broken tusk
2010-08-08
An elephant at a Canadian zoo recently had dental surgery to repair the tusk it broke while playing with a tire last year. Spike the
Breast-feeding found to reduce ortho problems
2010-08-08
Babies who breast-feed exclusively are less likely to engage in thumb sucking and other “non-nutritive sucking habits,” with benefits for their teeth, researchers at the