$50K smile makeover contest announced
2010-03-29
Doctors Improving Healthcare — an online resource for patients who want to find physicians and dentists in the San Francisco Bay Area — is launching
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Colgate launches ‘professional grade’ toothpastes
2010-03-29
Colgate-Palmolive has introduced Colgate ProClinical, a new line of “professionally inspired” daily toothpaste formulated with clinically proven technologies, according to the company. The ProClinical line
The dos and don’ts of effective shade matching
2010-03-28
Using daylight for shade matching may not always be the best option. Getting a second opinion from a young, female dental assistant may help you
Performance Healthcare launches antimicrobial scrubs
2010-03-25
Performance Healthcare Products has launched a line of “high-performance” scrubs for the dental, medical, and veterinary industries. The product was developed with input from professional
Milestone Scientific gears up to launch products in China
2010-03-25
Milestone Scientific is moving forward with several new business opportunities designed to establish its product line in China, the company announced. Specifically, Milestone is currently
Study finds dental bib chain contamination
2010-03-25
Dental bib chains and clips harbor possibly dangerous pathogens, according to a study conducted at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School
How effective are self-adhesive composites?
2010-03-25
For decades, dental adhesive companies have been squeezing more and more chemistry into fewer and fewer bottles. Now they’re down to no bottles at all.
Zeodent dental silicas certified as organic
2010-03-25
Ecocert, a European organic certification agency, has certified 17 of Huber Engineered Materials’ Zeodent dental silica products, meaning that the products conform to the Natural
Tom’s of Maine gives $100K to dental clinics
2010-03-24
Tom’s of Maine (TOM’s) will donate $20,000 each to five dental clinics around the U.S. as part of its Dental Health for All program, the
Which removable retainers ensure patient compliance?
2010-03-24
Ensuring patient compliance is tricky after any dental procedure, but it is especially difficult with patients who are starting long-term retainer use after their braces
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
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