Study: Playing video games can lead to caries
2010-03-24
Teenagers who spend a lot of time playing video games often consume sugary snacks and drinks while playing, thus are more likely to develop caries
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Dr. Fresh enters natural products market
2010-03-23
Dr. Fresh has acquired Floss and Go, distributors of Dr. Ken’s natural products line of mouthwashes, toothpastes, breath strips, and chewing gums based on green
Forestadent debuts BioQuick self-ligating brackets
2010-03-23
Forestadent recently introduced BioQuick, the third generation of the company’s self-ligating Quick bracket system. The BioQuick brackets have a base that is adapted to the
Vibrating injection systems ease anxiety
2010-03-23
One of the most stressful events of any dental visit is an injection. Anxiety levels rise for everyone in the room, with the patient anticipating
Medelita to donate proceeds to CDA Foundation
2010-03-23
Lab coat and medical apparel maker Medelita has become an official corporate supporter of the CDA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the California Dental Association
Whip Mix offers custom-milled titanium abutments
2010-03-22
Whip Mix now makes its Vericore custom titanium abutments in 29 platforms for 10 major implant systems, including systems from Biomet 3i, Nobel Biocare, Astra
U.K. airport to offer teeth-whitening service
2010-03-22
Beginning April 10, Brighter White Teeth will offer a 20-minute teeth-whitening service under the Smile Company brand at the Birmingham airport in the U.K., the
Patch more effective than mouthwash on xerostomia
2010-03-21
A new time-released, muco-adhesive patch for treating xerostomia and other oral health conditions has been shown to be more effective than a leading oral rinse,
Sheri Suggests — Triodent’s V3 sectional matrix system
2010-03-21
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.
KaVo releases LED handpiece light
2010-03-18
KaVo has released a new light-emitting diode (LED) light for handpieces. The company is presenting the Multi LED as an upgrade for KaVo Multiflex couplers,
Essential Dental releases glide path kits
2010-03-17
Essential Dental Systems has launched its SafeSiders glide path kits, designed to create a glide path for endodontic instruments. The kits are available in both
Minn. dentists donate $1.7M in free care to kids
2010-03-17
A record number of needy children received free dental care from Minnesota volunteer dentists and their staffs during the first quarter of 2010. The free
