Komet releases sonic tips for crown extensions
2010-02-11
Komet has not released this product pending clearance from the FDA. Komet USA has introduced two new sonic tips designed for surgical crown extensions to
dental specialties
ProDrive releases ceramic bearing upgrades
2010-02-10
ProDrive Systems has released its ProDrive StarDental Premium upgrade turbine with a no-lube feature for Star 430 and Solara high-speed handpieces, including the 430SW, 430SWL,
Prosthodontics Awareness Week aims to educate
2010-02-10
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) is gearing up to celebrate National Prosthodontics Awareness Week (NPAW), which takes place March 7-13. ACP members will provide
Dentsply sales up 12% in Q4
2010-02-10
Dentsply International is crediting “positive internal growth, acquisitions, and the benefit of a weakening U.S. dollar” for a 12% increase in sales in its 2009
9-year-old wins Dr. Fresh toothbrush design contest
2010-02-10
Toothbrushes should be more like video games, according to 9-year-old Ambria Schneringer of Ripon, CA, who won a design contest sponsored by toothbrush maker Dr.
DentaQuest donates hygiene products for Haiti kids
2010-02-09
DentaQuest, the largest administrator of government dental programs in the U.S., has donated thousands of toothbrushes, toothpastes, and floss to World Vision to distribute to
Crest the official toothpaste of U.S. Olympic athletes
2010-02-09
With the opening of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games February 12, Crest is spotlighting its role as the official toothpaste sponsor of the U.S. Olympic
Family sues dentist over disabled woman’s death
2010-02-08
A New York family is suing St. Luke’s Hospital in Manhattan and its chief dentist, Bruce Lish, D.D.S., after a 33-year-old woman with cerebral palsy
MSU takes on children’s oral care project
2010-02-08
The Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University (MSU) is collaborating with the Mississippi State Department of Health on an oral health project for
Needleless anesthetic injector planned
2010-02-08
Promising to “bring an end to traumatic dental visits,” Medical International Technology (MIT) plans to launch a version of its Med-Jet needleless injector for the
Water Pik supports Mission Save a Smile
2010-02-08
Water Pik has partnered with the nonprofit group Mission Save A Smile to raise funds that will help bring basic dental care to children in
Asia-Pacific dental prosthetics market expanding
2010-02-08
Despite the global economic crisis, the Asia-Pacific market for dental prosthetics — including crowns, bridges, and dentures — is expected to top $7 billion (U.S.)