C3 Jian has successfully completed a phase I clinical trial for its C16G2 caries-fighting peptide drug. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial included a dose-escalation period,
Tissue Regeneration Systems (TRS) has raised $4.6 million in venture capital funds to develop an implantable, resorbable scaffold to support weight-bearing stretches of bone in
Dental implant maker Nobel Biocare’s second-quarter revenues for 2013 rose 2.3% as its European business grew for the first time in six years. For the
Ormco, a manufacturer and provider of advanced orthodontic technology and services, has released an infographic that addresses adults’ hesitancy with orthodontic treatment. The “Never Too
Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) is a cost-effective option for treating caries in older adults, especially those in nursing homes or who are housebound, according to
SAN FRANCISCO – Two presentations at the California Dental Association (CDA) fall meeting highlighted the evolving perspective on restorative materials. Both noted that dentists should
As part of its Trusted Connection program, 3M ESPE has worked with IOS Technologies, a subsidiary of Glidewell Laboratories, to test and validate the integration
The ADA Foundation has awarded more than $114,000 in grants from the 2013 Samuel D. Harris Fund for Children’s Dental Health to nonprofit organizations fighting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition to change the source of fluoride in U.S. drinking water supplies. The petition, filed May
Dentsply GAC and Shock Doctor have become corporate supporters of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program. The program provides orthodontic
Ongoing advances in tissue engineering are pushing the boundaries of what scientists can regenerate. Most recently, the development of tooth-like structures from stem cells in
When they were first introduced, dental implants were an inconsistent and unproven treatment option. But that did not deter Paul Schnitman, DDS, MSD, from learning