Dr. Fresh acquires Binaca, Tek, Dentax brands
2008-11-04
Dr. Fresh, a manufacturer and distributor of oral and personal care products, has purchased the Binaca, Tek, and Dentax brands of breath sprays and other
dental specialties
Dentists confused about NTI, says maker
2008-11-04
When an opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is. But lots of dentists are forgetting that principle when it comes to the
Parker purchases Midmark’s nitrous oxide line
2008-11-04
Parker Hannifin, a manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems has completed the purchase of the Matrx line of nitrous oxide delivery systems from
Heraeus launches Venus White teeth-whitening gel
2008-11-02
Furthering its expansion into high-end cosmetic products and materials, Heraeus Kulzer is launching Venus White, the newest member of the Venus family. Venus is the
Global toothpaste market to top $12 billion by 2012
2008-11-02
Sustained population growth and increasing concerns about the importance of oral hygiene are creating a dynamic market for the toothpaste industry. The global toothpaste market
Dentists must fight superhygienist law
2008-10-29
Editor’s note: Helaine Smith’s column, The Mouth Physician, appears regularly on the HuangshanDental.com advice and opinion page, Second Opinion. Organized dentistry has failed us one
Gum disease common with rheumatoid arthritis
2008-10-29
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 30 – Symptoms of gum disease are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and may be an independent marker
Keep your patients safe: How to handle medical emergencies
2008-10-29
If one of your patients has a life-threatening allergic reaction while in your office, are you prepared? Yes, it’s rare that dental patients have an
Align Technology announces restructuring plan
2008-10-27
Align Technology will lay off 111 employees — 8% of its work force — as part of a new restructuring plan designed to increase efficiencies
Oral hygiene curbs pneumonia risk in elderly
2008-10-22
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Oct 23 – Among nursing home residents, having a nursing aide help them maintain good oral hygiene lowers the odds of
ADA meeting pros and cons; root canal or dental implant?
2008-10-21
Dear DrBicuspid Member, If you were in San Antonio this past week, I hope you had a comfortable pair of walking shoes. I’m sure glad
GlaxoSmithKline to buy Biotene for $170 million
2008-10-20
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare will purchase Biotene, a leading dry mouth treatment, from Laclede for $170 million, the company announced. The transaction is subject to
