ReDent Nova study shows success for self-adjusting file
2010-04-21
A new self-adjusting file (SAF) by ReDent Nova worked well in a study published in the April 2010 Journal of Endodontics (Vol. 36:4, pp. 697-702).
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Genes may increase caries and perio disease risks
2010-04-20
Caries seems to run in families, and some ethnic groups appear to suffer more from it than others. The same goes for periodontal disease. So
Kettenbach teams with Aesthetic Masters for CE program
2010-04-20
Kettenbach will partner with Aesthetic Masters to showcase the company’s impression materials during a three-weekend continuing education (CE) program in Las Vegas starting in September.
MicroDental to manufacture mouthguards
2010-04-20
MicroDental Laboratories has partnered with the Makkar Athletics Group to be the sole manufacturer of the Pure Power Mouthguard (PPM). Invented by Anil Makkar, the
Children’s oral health group awards $109K in grants
2010-04-19
National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) recently awarded grants totaling $109,050 to eight nonprofit community, university, and hospital-based dental programs in the U.S. The award
Amalgam mercury use declining in U.S.
2010-04-19
Mercury sold in the U.S. for amalgam restorations declined by almost half from 2004 to 2007, according to a report by the Interstate Mercury Education
UMDNJ gets $2.1M for tobacco-use survey
2010-04-19
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Public Health has been awarded a $2.1 million, four-year grant from the National
What improves compliance with orthodontic treatment?
2010-04-19
How clinicians respond to the wishes of young patients who are required to wear removable appliances can have a crucial impact on compliance, according to
Teeth-whitening firm targets physicians, not dentists
2010-04-19
RightSmile is in the final phase of developing a line of laser teeth-whitening products exclusively for use by physicians, not dentists. RightSmile is targeting the
BioMers launches new orthodontic products
2010-04-18
BioMers has launched two new products for orthodontic treatment: the SimpliClear braces system and the Astics Color retainers. The SimpliClear braces system consists of translucent
Straumann awards André Schroeder research prize
2010-04-18
One of the most prestigious awards in dentistry, the André Schroeder Research Prize, was presented April 17 at the World Symposium of the International Team
DRE introduces surgical drill and microsaw system
2010-04-18
DRE recently introduced the DRE OS-200, a surgical drill and microsaw system with a brushless electronic motor system. The DRE OS-200 is designed for general