Milestone Q1 revenues jump 58%

2009-05-10

Milestone Scientific reported $2 million in revenues for the first quarter of 2009 (end-March 31), a 58% increase over revenues of $1.4 million for the

Komet releases new crown cutter size

2009-05-07

Komet USA has released its H4MCXL carbide crown cutters in a 014 size, which also has a longer 5-mm working part. H4MCXL, along with Komet’s

FlossFirst offers package with more floss

2009-05-07

FlossFirst has released a new version of its credit-card-sized floss package that holds 60 meters (200 ft) of floss, the company announced. The floss is

Tooth fairy pillows bring aid to West Africa

2009-05-06

A Washington woman has developed a line of tooth fairy pillows that she hopes can make a difference in the lives of African children. Elisa

Child’s dental decay leads to mom’s arrest

2009-05-06

A Florida mother has been arrested and charged with child neglect after authorities said she did not seek proper dental care for her child’s tooth

CompWhite launches new teeth-whitening approach

2009-05-06

CompWhite has released a new teeth-whitening product that uses color spectrum technology to achieve better whitening, the company announced. According to CompWhite, this patented technology

Study: Malnutrition can prompt gum disease

2009-05-06

Previous research has shown a link between obesity and periodontal disease. Now a new study has found that malnutrition can cause similar damage. .pullQuoteCredit {

U.S. orthodontists, oral surgeons among top 5 earners

2009-05-04

Orthodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons are among the top five best-paying jobs in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ newly

Low-concentration epinephrine equally effective

2009-05-04

A 1:200,000 concentration of epinephrine anesthetizes patients just as well as a 1:100,000 concentration when used with articaine (Septocaine), researchers have concluded. .pullQuoteCredit { align:right;

Louisiana dentistry debate continues

2009-05-04

After hearing an hour of passionate testimony Tuesday, the Louisiana House of Representatives Committee on Health and Welfare deferred until next week its vote on

FTC asks Louisiana to let dentists into schools

2009-05-03

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stepped into the battle over mobile dentistry in Louisiana, urging state lawmakers not to ban private dentists from

National Dentex Q1 income jumps 22.5%

2009-05-03

National Dentex, one of the largest owner/operators of dental laboratories in the U.S., reported net income of $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2009,