Editor’s note: Second Opinion is a feature where dental leaders and opinion makers have a forum to express their positions on topics relevant to the

Komet USA has developed sterile instrument packs specifically for U.S. veterans and members of the armed forces. The instruments are presterilized and supplied in sterile

Shrinkage stress is a shortcoming of composite resin restorations that has yet to be solved, so some inevitably perform better than others. A new study

Cosmedent has released its new Carry&Pack Instrument, designed to carry composite to the prep and then rotate to pack composite into place. The nonstick surface

The U.S. dental materials market is expected to grow to nearly $1.5 billion by 2020, according to a new report from Research and Markets. Entitled “US

Pulpdent has launched its new Activa restorative and base/liner at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The bioactive restorative makes it possible to create restorations

Hu-Friedy has launched its new high-definition (HD) diagnostic mirrors, which provide an enhanced view of the intraoral cavity. With a proprietary coating, the HD mirrors

CHICAGO – Hu-Friedy announced a strategic partnership with Switzerland-based Electro Medical Systems (EMS) this afternoon at the Chicago Dental Society’s Midwinter Meeting. The Air-Flow Master

Ritter Dental USA will introduce an expanded line of handpieces at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, held February 20-22. The line features air-driven high-speed, low-speed, and

3M ESPE has introduced the Pentamix Lite automatic mixing unit, a portable mixer that works with all 3M ESPE impression materials. The unit’s lightweight and

NSK Dental has launched the 26-watt, standard head Ti-Max Z900L series and the 23-watt, miniature head Ti-Max Z800L series. “The Ti-Max Z900L is the first