AAP elects new officers
2009-09-15
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) announced the election of new officers at its annual meeting in Boston this week. The academy named Samuel Low,
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Jackson hails cosmetic materials ‘revolution’
2009-09-15
New cosmetic materials have completely changed the face of dentistry, Ronald Jackson, D.D.S., said last week at the California Dental Association (CDA) fall meeting in
Straumann debuts Roxolid alloy at AAP meeting
2009-09-14
BOSTON – Straumann launched a unique implant material for the North American market at the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) meeting on Monday, saying the
Adipose-derived regenerative cells may reverse perio disease
2009-09-13
Cytori Therapeutics reported results from a preclinical study on the use of uncultured adipose-derived regenerative cells (ADRCs) in treating critical periodontal defects in a rat
DentalEZ launches LED operatory light
2009-09-13
DentalEZ Group introduced an alternative to halogen-based operatory lights at the California Dental Association (CDA) fall meeting last week in San Francisco: the everLight LED
Survey exposes gaps in U.S. understanding of good oral health
2009-09-10
While a majority of Americans rate their children’s oral health as “excellent,” clear gaps exist in their understanding of basic oral health procedures and actual
Merck lawsuit over Fosamax ends in mistrial
2009-09-10
NEW YORK (Reuters), Sep 11 – A lawsuit alleging that Merck & Co.’s osteoporosis drug Fosamax caused jaw damage ended in a mistrial on Friday.
Global dental equipment market to hit $26 billion by 2014
2009-09-09
The global dental equipment and consumables market is estimated to reach $26 billion by 2014, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%, according
Ask Marty: What is the best device for shade selection for composites and crowns?
2009-09-09
Q: What is the best device for helping in shade selection for composites and crowns? A: Picking the correct shade of a restoration can be
Komet offers 6-instrument set of abutment cutters
2009-09-09
Komet USA’s titanium abutments cutters are now available in a six-instrument starter kit, the company announced. Komet’s TD2041 titanium abutment cutters. Image courtesy of Komet
Kool Smiles partners with Md. governor to help kids
2009-09-09
Kool Smiles is partnering with Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, the Deamonte Driver Dental Project, and other network dental providers to promote Governor O’Malley’s Healthy Smiles
Whitening strips are safe and effective in patients with dry mouth
2009-09-09
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 10 – Patients with medication-induced xerostomia can safely use 10% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips, researchers report in Gerontology, published online
