Pediatric dental academy hires PR firm
2009-12-02
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has hired a large public relations firm to raise awareness of the importance of pediatric dentistry. MWW Group,
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Competitors merge to create new dental lab
2009-12-01
Recognizing the need for faster service, higher quality, and greater patient satisfaction, competing companies Breton Dental Studio and C&C Dental Ceramics have merged to form
Columnist’s implant claim stirs criticism
2009-11-30
Prominent health columnist Jane Brody’s assertion that implants are always superior to bridges has stirred some controversy. “In an overwhelming majority of cases, implants to
With implants, a little ‘zap’ will do you
2009-11-30
Lasers can reduce bacterial contamination and speed healing after implant surgery, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Implant
Zirconia prostheses found as durable as metal
2009-11-29
Fixed dental prostheses with zirconia frameworks survived as long as those with metal frameworks in a randomized controlled clinical trial published in the current International
Renishaw introduces laboratory mill
2009-11-29
Renishaw introduced its new Incise laboratory mill at the Dental Showcase exhibition held recently in Birmingham, UK. The system allows labs to produce high quality
WHO tackles pollution from amalgams
2009-11-23
Concerned about mercury pollution, the World Health Organization (WHO) last week convened a meeting of experts to discuss possible new guidelines for the global use
Komet offers new tungsten cutter
2009-11-18
Komet’s tungsten carbide cutter. Image courtesy of Komet USA. Komet USA now offers a new tungsten carbide cutter designed especially to be used on acrylic
Anesthesia market projected to rebound
2009-11-16
The U.S. market for anesthesia, respiratory and sleep management devices will reach $4.1 billion by 2015, according to a new report series by iData Research.
0.5% chlorhexidine found effective in orthodontics
2009-11-12
Dentifrices with 0.50% concentration of chlorhexidine can help control gingivitis and bleeding in orthodontic patients as well as 0.75% concentrations, according to a study in
Childhood cancer survivors at risk for dental problems
2009-11-12
A new report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study confirms another late toxicity that dentists have long suspected: Radiation exposure to the face during treatment
How platelet-rich plasma can enhance your implant cases
2009-11-11
An implantologist is harnessing the growth-enhancing power of platelets to accelerate healing after dental implants are placed. James Rutkowski,D.M.D., Ph.D., has been travelling across the