The IdentAlloy/IdentCeram Council fulfilled a record 18.6 million requests in 2012 for the certificates used by restorative material manufacturers to verify the content of their

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a proposal to reclassify blade-form endosseous dental implants, opening the door for a possible resurgence of

California officials are on track to declare bisphenol A (BPA) a reproductive hazard, potentially harmful to fetuses and infants. The state’s Environmental Protection Agency could

The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has followed up a 2009 World Health Organization (WHO) report on the future of dental materials with two

Spanish researchers have developed implants coated with biodegradable materials for people with bone deficits. The elderly, people with osteoporosis, smokers, diabetics, or people who have

Beta-catenin is required in odontoblasts for tooth root formation, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Research (January 23, 2012). While the

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) has launched an educational program to assist countries worldwide with efforts to phase down the use

For 10 years, dentists have been using the 3M ESPE Filtek Supreme Universal line of dental composite, adding up to more than 400 million restorations

Glidewell Laboratories has introduced Obsidian lithium silicate ceramic, a new glass ceramic material indicated for the fabrication of monolithic single-unit restorations, including full-contour crowns, three-unit

Cosmedent has released “Problem Solvers,” a free brochure that offers dentists solutions to some of their most common clinical problems. The brochure covers issues such

Kettenbach has expanded its line of composites with Visalys Temp, which is designed to ensure stronger temporaries that are aesthetic, fracture-resistant, and made without bisphenol

Atlantic Precious Metal Refining has unveiled a redesigned corporate website and created a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The website has an updated look