Komet offers new milling base

2009-09-29

Komet USA has introduced a new stainless steel milling base designed to be used in different types of laboratory implant adjustments. Komet’s new milling base.

Training pediatricians reduces early childhood caries rates

2009-09-28

Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that pediatricians provided with the proper communication, educational, and information technology tools and training could

Civil suits filed against dentist acquitted of sexual assault

2009-09-28

A Pennsylvania oral surgeon who was acquitted earlier this year of molesting 17 female patients under anesthesia has been sued by four of those women,

Ireland issues evidence-based guideline for dental caries in kids

2009-09-28

A Health Research Board-funded initiative, based at University College Cork, has produced a comprehensive evidence-based guideline to reduce dental caries in children in Ireland. Key

ClearCorrect expands headquarters, increases staff

2009-09-28

ClearCorrect recently completed a major expansion of its corporate headquarters due to the increased demand for its FDA-cleared transparent orthodontic aligners, commonly known as clear

FDA issues promethazine warning

2009-09-27

Promethazine (Phenadoz, Phenergan, Promethegan) can cause gangrene and should only be used in a deep intramuscular injection, according to a warning from the U.S. FDA.

Biolase finalizes regional distribution agreements in China

2009-09-27

Biolase Technology has finalized three regional distribution agreements in China. This announcement follows an August 12 notification that the company had received regulatory approval to

Treatment approaches for patients at risk of osteonecrosis

2009-09-27

The first lawsuit against Merck regarding the relationship between the drug Fosamax and the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) may have ended in

Gender and race affect neutrophil response to plaque

2009-09-24

Will neglecting to brush your teeth damage more than just your smile? Can failing to attack dental plaque increase your risk of heart damage? The

Study supports germ-killing features of Listerine

2009-09-23

The results of a new clinical study demonstrate that the plaque and gingivitis germ-killing action of Listerine Antiseptic significantly reduces the amount of germs that

ProDrive offers turbines for KaVo handpieces

2009-09-23

ProDrive Systems has introduced new turbines designed for KaVo Dental 630, 640, and 647/649 SuperTorque handpieces. The turbines ProDrive already offers for KaVo models are

Endodontists continue debate with implant dentists

2009-09-22

“Do patients with a broken arm expect the doctor to give them a prosthetic arm?” — Gerald Glickman, D.D.S., M.S., M.B.A., president, American Association of