Fla. boy dies during restorative procedure

2010-04-27

Authorities are investigating the death of a 5-year-old Florida boy who went to the dentist April 22 to have four fillings and eight crowns placed,

2 teeth-whitening companies merge

2010-04-27

RightSmile, a supplier of cosmetic laser teeth-whitening products, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Revodent. Revodent supplies manufacturers with components for teeth-whitening solutions

Nobel Biocare Q1 revenues down, but profits up

2010-04-27

Nobel Biocare reported decreased revenues but increased profits for the first fiscal quarter of 2010. For the quarter, the company had revenues of 137 million

Hot peppers help researchers develop nonaddictive analgesics

2010-04-26

Dental researchers at the University of Texas (UT) Health Science Center at San Antonio have identified a substance similar to capsaicin, which gives chili peppers

Study identifies caries risk factors with sectional brackets

2010-04-26

Lactobacilli (LB) levels are an important part in making caries risk assessment among children undergoing orthodontic treatment with sectional brackets, according to a new Japanese

Brain-Pad launches high-impact mouthguard

2010-04-26

Brain-Pad has introduced a new athletic mouthguard with improved features for energy absorption and lower jaw protection, the company announced. The 3XS professional model is

Straumann revenues grow 3% in Q1

2010-04-26

Straumann reported net revenue of 199 million Swiss francs ($183 million U.S.) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, a 3% increase over revenues

ClearCorrect to offer special promotions at AAO meeting

2010-04-26

ClearCorrect is offering special promotions at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) annual meeting in Washington, DC, May 1-4. At the meeting, the company will

Ultreo returns to power toothbrush market

2010-04-26

It looks like Ultreo — once a competitor to Procter and Gamble and Philips in the power toothbrush market — is back. After going out

Whiter Image targets dental market with ToGo pen

2010-04-26

Whiter Image, a teeth-whitening company with an established business in the spa and salon market, has set its sights on dentistry and orthodontics. Whiter Image

Komet touts cutters for ceramic and composite veneers

2010-04-26

Komet USA is offering UK Cutters for use on ceramics before glaze firing and on composite veneers. The cutters are specially designed to work on

AAP asks CDC to assess periodontal health in the U.S.

2010-04-26

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) was recently invited to provide testimony to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Oral Health