Lares launches soft-tissue diode laser

2009-03-03

The XD-2 diode laser. Image courtesy of Lares Research. Lares Research has introduced the XD-2 diode laser, a portable laser system intended for soft-tissue procedures,

Pulpdent launches Spee-Dee Build-Up resin

2009-03-02

Pulpdent has released Spee-Dee Build-Up, a dual cure, fluoride-releasing, radiopaque core and tooth buildup resin. Spee-Dee provides one-step post and core buildups to ensure a

GlaxoSmithKline introduces Sensodyne ProNamel for kids

2009-03-01

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has developed a version of its Sensodyne ProNamel toothpaste specifically for children, according to the company. ProNamel for Children offers the same enamel

Study: Waterpik blasts harmful biofilms

2009-02-26

Dental irrigation jets can play a key role in eliminating harmful oral biofilms, according to a study by researchers from the University of Southern California

New impression material chemistry touted

2009-02-26

CHICAGO – Two new impression materials work better than competing products in the wet environment of the human mouth, their maker claimed in a press

Survey: Smile most important physical asset

2009-02-25

People rank their smile and appearance of teeth as the most important aspect of their personal appearance, according to a consumer survey by ICOM Information

Teeth-whitening kiosks face legal trouble in Alabama

2009-02-25

Alabama is the latest state to take a stand on who can and cannot perform office-based teeth bleaching. A court has ruled that whitening procedures

Dentists lend skills to Special Olympics

2009-02-24

Sanford Fenton, D.D.S., the chair of pediatric dentistry at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston, played a vital role at this year’s Special

Isolite introduces new mouthpiece

2009-02-24

Isolite Systems will launch a new mouthpiece for the Isolite dryfield illuminator at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in Chicago this week, according to

Ask Marty: I’m a Cerec 3D user and very happy with the system. Should I upgrade to the new Cerec AC?

2009-02-24

Q: I’m a Cerec 3D user and very happy with the system and the restorations it produces. Does it make sense for me to upgrade

Research links stress and depression with gum disease

2009-02-23

Smoking, diabetes, and genetics are some of the usual suspects behind gum disease. Now a study in the February issue of the Journal of Periodontology

Remedent nets record sales

2009-02-23

Bucking the recent downward trend in revenues being experienced by many dental product companies, Remedent reported a record $4.8 million in net sales for the