Wrigley and Cadbury clash over Recaldent gum

2008-11-06

The Federal Trade Commission is reviewing a complaint by Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company that Cadbury USA does not have adequate evidence to back claims it

3M restoratives get high marks from Dental Advisor

2008-11-05

The 3M ESPE Z100 Restorative and 3M ESPE Filtek Z250 Universal Restorative have received the highest possible clinical rating — excellent — from Dental Advisor,

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

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