Merck triumphs in 2nd Fosamax trial
2010-05-04
A federal court jury in New York has found in favor of Merck in the second trial involving the pharmaceutical company’s Fosamax bisphosphonate drug. The
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Volunteers help thousands at Calif. free clinic
2010-05-04
More than 6,000 patients, most of them seeking dental care, packed a free seven-day clinic held in Los Angeles last week, at times overwhelming the
OrthoAccel, AB Orthodontics partner in Australia
2010-05-04
OrthoAccel Technologies is partnering with AB Orthodontics to introduce the AcceleDent system to the Australian market. AcceleDent uses vibrational force to increase the rate of
Colgate toothpastes gain global market share
2010-05-04
Colgate-Palmolive reported a 9.5% jump in revenues for the first quarter of 2010, with sales increases in all of its divisions. Net income for the
Deamonte Driver project unveils 1st mobile clinic
2010-05-04
The Deamonte Driver Dental Project has launched its first mobile dental clinic, a 39-ft van designed and manufactured by ADI Mobile Health with equipment donated
Disposable handpiece to hit U.S. market this summer
2010-05-03
A Michigan company is gearing up to launch what it claims is the only FDA-cleared disposable handpiece available in the U.S. The Azenic DHP (disposable
NIH awards WVU School of Dentistry $2.8 million
2010-05-03
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry recently received a $2.8 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study oral health disparities in
Dentium launches SuperLine implants
2010-05-03
Dentium USA has launched SuperLine, the latest addition to its portfolio of dental implant products. SuperLine adds more diversity to Dentium’s original Implantium dental implant
Sheri Suggests — Sunstar Americas Go-Betweens
2010-05-03
In this occasional series, Dr. Sheri Doniger will share her experiences with some of her favorite dental instruments, materials, and equipment. These are products Dr.
Utah firm donates $500K to Operation Smile
2010-05-03
HandStands, which makes car air fresheners, has donated more than $500,000 to Operation Smile over the last 20 years, helping nearly 2,100 children around the
New GSK website offers customized oral health plans
2010-05-03
As part of its goal to improve the oral health care habits within families, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has launched an online resource, WealthOfOralHealth.com, for people seeking
Fla. hygiene grads get 100% pass rate on board exam
2010-05-03
The graduating class for Tallahassee Community College’s 2010 dental hygiene program has achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, according
