Komet product videos now viewable on cell phones

2010-06-23

Komet USA’s summer 2010 sales brochure will feature Microsoft Tag, an innovative way to view videos on cell phones, the company announced. The technology allows

Fibrocell Science appoints dental adviser

2010-06-23

Fibrocell Science has appointed Nicolas Elian, DDS., as an adviser to the company, which is focused on developing autologous cell therapies for aesthetic, medical, and

Implants integrate in patients on bisphosphonates

2010-06-23

Since patients on intravenous bisphosphonates sometimes suffer from osteonecrosis of the jaw, questions have risen about placing implants in them. So researchers at the Karolinska

Ohio law gives hygienists more independence

2010-06-22

An Ohio law allowing hygienists to practice without a dentist’s physical supervision will take effect August 31. Signed into law May 27, the law creates

Roland launches zirconia milling machine

2010-06-22

Roland DGA has released the DWX-30 compact computer numerically controlled (CNC) dental milling machine for creating copings, crowns, and bridges in zirconia and wax. Designed

Hispanic hygiene students claim discrimination

2010-06-22

Hispanic hygiene students have accused the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio of discrimination, according to an article in the Express-News. Don

Cuba hits milestone for caries-free kids

2010-06-22

Cuba has achieved a goal of children’s oral health two years ahead of the deadline set by the World Health Organization (WHO), a state dental

Australian program reduces dental costs, caries

2010-06-22

An Australian caries management system was found to be most cost-effective in patients with a high risk of dental caries, according to a study in

Oral Health America awards grant to Fla. group

2010-06-22

Oral Health America (OHA) recently awarded a Smiles Across America planning grant to Tampa, FL-based More Health, which partners with Tampa General Hospital and All

Shock Doctor offers custom mouthguard

2010-06-21

Shock Doctor has introduced the Shock Doctor custom mouthguard, which it is distributing through sporting goods retail stores. After purchasing a Shock Doctor custom mouthguard

Kettenbach now on Facebook, Twitter

2010-06-21

Kettenbach has joined the social media movement. Users of Facebook and Twitter can now follow Kettenbach on the sites, where the company will offer current

Louisiana bill threatens dental board

2010-06-20

A bill passed June 21 by the Louisiana Legislature threatens the State Board of Dentistry with dismissal if it does not finalize rules regulating mobile