New Hu-Friedy ortho instrument improves intraoral access

2010-08-01

Hu-Friedy has expanded its line of orthodontic instruments with the new Slim Flush Cut & Hold distal end cutter. The Slim Flush Cut & Hold

U.S. Senate committee passes pay-for-delay limit

2010-07-29

A U.S. Senate committee on July 29 approved a provision meant to inhibit branded drug companies from delaying the introduction of generic versions of their

Did VA mishandle equipment sterilization breach?

2010-07-29

Four of the more than 1,800 U.S. veterans who were potentially exposed to infectious diseases at a St. Louis Veterans Affairs (VA) dental clinic have

Colgate sues GSK over toothpaste ‘nurdle’ image

2010-07-29

Colgate-Palmolive has filed a lawsuit in federal court defending its right to use a “nurdle” image and the phrase “Triple Action” on its toothpaste packaging,

GeoDigm completes Dentex merger

2010-07-29

Shareholders of National Dentex, one of the largest operators of dental laboratories in North America, have approved a merger with GeoDigm. Under the terms of

Dentsply Q2 sales up slightly

2010-07-28

Dentsply International reported net sales of $565.1 million in the second quarter of 2010 (end-June 30), a 2.2% increase over net sales of $552.8 million

Churchill’s dentures fetch $23K in auction

2010-07-28

Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s partial set of dentures — described as “the teeth that saved the world” — were purchased for more than

Aussie experts warn of conscious sedation risks

2010-07-28

Conscious sedation is growing in popularity in Australia, but dental experts warn some dentists may be putting patients at risk by using the technique without

FTC campaigns against ‘pay-for-delay’

2010-07-28

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is trying to stop drug companies from paying each other not to introduce competing products, according to commission Chairman

Trident, OHA promote oral health for Denver kids

2010-07-28

Trident has pledged $1.5 million to connect Kids in Need of Dentistry to the Smiles Across America (SAA) program. SAA, an Oral Health America (OHA)

Severe sleep apnea may contribute to AAA rupture

2010-07-28

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 29 – Disturbed sleep and hypertension aren’t the only consequences of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Severe OSA may also be

Is dentistry ready for diagnostic ultrasound? And, new irrigants improve root canals

2010-07-27

Dear DrBicuspid Member, Ultrasound has been used in dentistry for years in clinical applications ranging from power scaling to root canal preparation. But while this