Align Technology doubles Q2 year-over-year profits

2010-07-22

Align Technology reported net profits of $32.6 million on revenues of $108 million for the second quarter of 2010 (end-June 30), compared to net profits

Richards Micro-Tool expands dental business

2010-07-22

Richards Micro-Tool, a manufacturer of microcutting tools for medical and industrial applications, recently expanded its medical and dental capabilities with the purchase of production equipment

Treat tongue cancers the same whether in children or adults: study

2010-07-22

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 23 – Children with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue should receive the same treatment as adult patients, researchers

Underweight kids have higher tooth decay risk

2010-07-22

A Swedish study has found that underweight children are at three times greater risk of tooth decay as normal-weight children, according to a news story

Older patients’ oral health critical prior to surgery

2010-07-22

Elderly patients presenting for surgery may be harboring undetected oral infections that could lead to expensive and life-threatening complications, according to a study in the

Dentist convicted of fatally sedating 3 patients paroled

2010-07-21

A California dentist convicted of killing three patients by giving them fatal doses of anesthesia has been granted parole, according to news stories. Tony Protopappas

Poor denture hygiene can prompt stomatitis

2010-07-21

Poor oral hygiene habits and wearing dentures while sleeping are predisposing factors for denture-induced stomatitis, according to a study in the International Journal of Dental

Zimmer Q2 dental sales up 6%

2010-07-21

Zimmer Holdings reported 6% growth in its net sales of dental implants in its second fiscal quarter of 2010 (end-June 30) compared to the same

Henry Schein, Sirona donate supplies to Peru clinic

2010-07-21

Henry Schein Cares, the global social responsibility program of Henry Schein, and Sirona Dental Systems donated equipment and oral healthcare supplies to support the operation

U.K. man claims dental amalgam caused asthma

2010-07-21

A U.K. man says his asthma symptoms disappeared after his amalgam fillings were removed, according to a story in the Sun. Simon Williams believes he

Varying resin cement shades doesn’t change veneer color

2010-07-21

Thin porcelain veneers cannot mask underlying tooth color even when different shades of resin cement are used, according to a study in Quintessence International (July-August,

Study: Adolescents with braces need not fear teasing

2010-07-20

Eyeglasses and orthodontic hardware are two of the most unpopular items adolescents may be forced to wear. But a new study indicates that dental practitioners