Dental implant technology is improving steadily as materials and the understanding of osseointegration advance. That reality is having an inevitable effect on treatment planning. But
Heraeus Kulzer has launched a new line of composites, called Venus, that are free of bisphenol A (BPA). Both of the company’s Venus Diamond and
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declined a petition to change the source of fluoride in U.S. drinking water. The petition, which sought a
A survey of U.S. dentists found that more than 91% of respondents favor the certification of the composition and ADA classification of the restorative materials
Heraeus Kulzer has launched xantasil, its new alginate substitute, in the North American market. The medium-viscosity, addition-curing silicone is an alternative to traditional alginates for
Ritter Dental USA is launching a new product marketing program for implants and crowns at this year’s ADA Annual Session, which will take place in
Mobile phones are ubiquitous in most societies, and they are gradually being supplanted by smartphones. For example, the Pew Internet and American Life project has
Heraeus Kulzer has launched its new Flexitime Monophase Pro Scan impression material. The new material was shown in a recent international study of 46 dentists
Chronic exposure to fluoridated water is not associated with an increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study published published by the International and
3M ESPE has introduced its ESPE Imprint 4 VPS impression material, a material that has a 75-sec set time. The set time is sped up
Komet has launched the F360 endodontic file system, which features a simplified sequence that requires only two files. The files feature the company’s S-curve design
Ormco has reached a settlement in a trade secrets lawsuit with Ortho Classic over bracket technology. Ormco added that it will continue to pursue its
