Inventors tout new endo laser tip

2009-08-20

A new laser technique can clean root canals better than conventional instruments and more safely than other laser techniques, the inventors claimed at the recent

Medicaid policy change ups fluoride varnish treatments

2009-08-19

A 2004 state-level Medicaid policy change in Wisconsin significantly increased the provision of fluoride varnish treatments (FVT) to children in the state, according to a

Patient sues dentist over botched implant

2009-08-19

An Illinois woman who says she sustained severe and permanent injuries following a series of root canals and an implant is suing her dentist, alleging

Volunteers needed for free dental clinic in Iowa

2009-08-18

Volunteers are needed for the Iowa Mission of Mercy free dental clinic planned for September 25-26 at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, according to the

Fewer root canals performed in the U.K.

2009-08-18

New figures from the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) indicate that the number of complex dental treatments being performed in the country is on the

Komet develops diamond disk for ceramics

2009-08-18

Komet USA has developed an innovative laboratory diamond disk suited for deflasking pressed ceramic material. The 924XC.HP.400 is a large 40-mm disk designed for cutting

Lawyer recommends reporting drug-induced xerostomia to FDA

2009-08-18

Dentists should report cases of xerostomia caused by medications to the FDA, Edwin Zinman, D.D.S., J.D., told attendees at the World Congress of Minimally Invasive

Hawaii to cut kids’ dental program

2009-08-18

Hawaii’s Dental Hygiene Branch, which serves about 40,000 young people per year, is being shut down, with layoffs scheduled for November, according to a story

WCMID panel: New periodontal disease approach needed

2009-08-17

SAN FRANCISCO – The 39-year-old patient’s gums looked healthy when she came for her first appointment at the office of Gregory Sawyer, D.D.S. No deep

Biolux gets grant for new orthodontic product

2009-08-16

Biolux Research will receive $205,000 Canadian ($185,000 U.S.) from the National Research Council Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) over the next 18 months to

Komet launches new disk/handpiece system

2009-08-13

Komet has introduced a new disk/handpiece system designed for cosmetic dentistry and orthodontic procedures for proper interproximal enamel reducing and finishing. Developed in conjunction with

Remedent debuts GlamStrip for GlamSmile veneers

2009-08-13

Remedent has introduced GlamStrip, a proprietary, patent-pending device for the placement of its GlamSmile dental veneers. GlamStrip is an evolutionary alternative to the company’s original