Sheetz reviewing employee dental policy
2023-01-26
Sheetz is reviewing an internal policy stating that employees cannot have any visible dental issues and that applicants with such issues are disqualified from employment,
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Patent suit between Sonendo’s PIPStek, Biolase heats up
2023-01-25
PIPStek, a subsidiary of Sonendo, developer of the GentleWave root canal disinfection system, filed a lawsuit against Biolase claiming that Biolase’s laser violates two of
UT Health awarded $9.8M to study jaw pain
2023-01-25
The University of Texas (UT) Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has received a $9.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study
Admetec to launch camera, headlight for dental loupes
2023-01-25
Admetec will launch the Flamingo, an integrated high-definition camera and headlight for dental loupes at the International Dental Show, which is occurring March 14-18, 2023,
Experimental drug restores diseased gums, jawbone
2023-01-24
An experimental drug shows potential as a regenerative treatment for periodontal disease, according to research from the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) in Wynnewood,
Clinical trial to test material to regenerate bone
2023-01-23
The Italian Ministry of Health has granted permission for a 15-patient pilot clinical trial to assess the efficacy of a biomaterial designed to regenerate bone
Gene variant tied to cancers in patients with tooth loss
2023-01-22
The same genes that affect diseases in patients’ mouths may be linked to other diseases, including certain types of cancer, according to research published last
OrthoNu launches tool for braces and aligners
2023-01-22
Orthodontic product company OrthoNu has launched a 4-in-1 tool for patients with braces or aligners. Tweakz for Braces and Tweakz for Aligners allow patients to
Study: NSAIDs beat opioids for pain management
2023-01-18
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) resulted in better pain-related outcomes than opioids for acute pain management after tooth extractions, according to a recently published study in
Orthodontist warns against TikTok trend
2023-01-17
A popular orthodontist on TikTok is cautioning patients not to use a spoon to remove their braces. In a recent video, Dr. Grant Collins (@thebracesguy) cautioned
Sonendo rebrands, launches new website
2023-01-17
Sonendo has launched a new brand campaign and website that reflects its commitment to investing in endodontics and providing technology that improves patient care. The
Dentist sued over online video that disparages snap-on veneers
2023-01-17
The owner of a snap-on veneers lab has filed a defamation lawsuit in U.S. court against a Missouri dentist who cautioned viewers in an online
