Zest Dental Solutions has been acquired by an international investment firm. The company was acquired by BC Partners from previous owners Avista Capital Partners. Zest

Severe tooth wear can cause a number of problems for patients, but minimally invasive options to restore worn teeth are limited. A new study, however,

When creating restorations using a CAD/CAM system, material options include a glass-matrix ceramic and a resin composite. However, newer materials may offer more strength and

Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations has acquired Mydent International. Mydent is a supplier of infection-control products, impression material systems, rotary instruments, and restoratives, including the

Kulzer has named John Vitale as its new president for the U.S. and Canada. Vitale has worked in the dental and medical device fields for

Medidenta has introduced a new handpiece, the Air-Free 90 Titan. The lightweight handpiece is constructed of titanium and weighs only 2 ounces. It does not

Vita North America has launched new shade liquids. The Vita Zirconia YZ HT Shade Liquid kit. Image courtesy of Vita North America. The Vita Zirconia

When faced with the need to restore primary teeth, the development of CAD/CAM systems and materials offers new treatment possibilities. But do these materials suffer

Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) was developed to treat caries in children living in areas where electricity, trained healthcare workers, and care facilities are limited. While

Dental sealants have been shown to be effective in preventing tooth decay. But do resins in sealants available in the U.S. contain chemicals that may

Is computer-guided implant placement actually better than conventional implant procedures? Are guided protocols preferred for certain situations? While the technology certainly offers significant promise, a